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The Vermilion Economic Development Committee and The Town of Vermilion presented plaques to Shane Croke at the grand opening of The Western Institute of Emergency Education. From left: CAO George Rogers, Councillor Robert Pulyk, Councillor Clint McCullough, Shane Croke, Mayor Caroline McAuley, Councillor Justin Thompson, and Economic Development Officer Mary Lee Prior.
Shawna Chernichen Reporter
The Western Institute of Emergency Education held their grand opening on December 6. President Shane Croke, a paramedic for close to 20 years, became interested in teaching after taking instructor courses and expanding his education at STARS Academy. He spent time working in an intensive care unit and a critical care unit in North Battleford, expanding his scope and experience while building a passion for teaching and helping people. After working full - time as a paramedic and operations super visor in Vermilion, Croke decided to take a casual position on the ambulance to pursue his dream; opening The Western Institute of Emergency Education to teach and provide the community and area with a multitude of first aid, medical simulation, and continuing education courses.
The Western Institute of Emergency Education of fers courses, both on site and online, for youth, the general public and anyone in a safety or medical profession. The online courses allow customers to work at their own pace, on their own time and get a certificate all at their convenience. All of the courses found online are also available on site plus a few additional options including a confined space room and a medical trauma room with a fully interactive mannequin with the ability to setup many medical emergency scenarios. Croke has already begun working within the community, training the local EMS and nurses and doctors. He has started to work with the local fire department and fire school. “We are excited to bring this training to the community; it is not something that has ever been here before. We wanted to create this opportunity for the community and help grow Vermilion,” said Croke.
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The Nutcracker
Shawna Chernichen Reporter
The Wainwright Dance Academy was please to present their 4th Annual Nutcracker Ballet at the Alumni Theatre in Vermilion on December 9. Performers from Shape Studio in Vermilion were excited to assist in the production for the second time. The Nutcracker is a classical ballet with two acts and is danced to a score of music composed by Tchaikovsky. Many families have made it an annual tradition to go see this magical Christmas tale. The story takes place on Christmas Eve where a family is having a Christmas party with their friends. Presents are handed out to the children, including a wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a man, to which little Clara takes an immediate liking to. A little boy named Fritz takes away the nutcracker and eventually breaks it. Clara is heartbroken but toymaker Drosselmeyer, the man who gave her the nutcracker, fixes it with a wave of a scarf. Later that night, after everyone goes to bed, Clara goes down to check on her
beloved nutcracker. As she reaches the Christmas tree the clock strikes midnight, and suddenly the room begins to fill with life size mice; the nutcracker also becomes life size. A battle commences between an army of gingerbread soldiers and the mice with Clara in the midst. The gingerbread soldiers are lead by The Nutcracker and the mice by their king. The mice are defeated with help from Clara and The Nutcracker transforms into a prince. Clara and the prince travel to the Land of Sweets where they meet with the Sugar Plum Fairy. They tell their tale of how the prince was saved from the mouse king by Clara and transformed back to himself. To honour Clara’s bravery, a celebration of sweets from around the world is presented followed by a dance by the Sugar Plum Fairy with her Cavalier. A final dance is performed by all of the sweets before the prince wishes Clara farewell. The story ends with Clara waking up at home with her own nutcracker in her arms and wearing the Sugar Plum Fairy’s crown. See more on page 3.
The mice salute the mouse king in the Nutcracker Ballet.
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Clara hugs the Nutcracker after helping to defeat the mice in The Nutcracker ballet.
Performers from Shape Studio in Vermilion dance before Clara and the prince in the Nutcracker Ballet. Photos shawna Chernichen
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The Wainwright Dance Academy perfomed The Nutcracker Ballet at the Alumni Theatre in Vermilion on December 9. Photo Shawna Chernichen
Christmas Cantata
Angela Mouly Reporter
The Community Choir held a Christmas Cantata at the First United Church i n Ver m i l i o n o n D e c e m b er 3 , a n d December 10. ‘Joy! A Gospel Christmas Celebration’ was composed and arranged by
Joel Raney, Orchestrated by Ed Hogen, and Directed by Bernie Huedepohl. Community members made donations to support Helping Hands and the Vermilion Food Bank at each of the performances. The multi- denominational, co -ed choir had been practicing since the end
of September, and a range of Christmas carols were sung with intermittent readings of Christmas scriptures. According to Director, Bernie Huedepohl, “A Winter Carol” was based on the “Huron Carol” which was one of the earliest Canadian composed songs. “Written in the 1630’s or 1640’s, it
was passed by ear for approximately 100 years before it was ever written down,” said Huedepohl. Guests enjoyed the musical event and were filled with Christmas spirit. Following the December 10 per formance, guests enjoyed visiting over refreshments.
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Members of the Community Choir during the Christmas Cantata on December 3. Photo Angela Mouly
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The Men’s Den - Now Open
Angela Mouly Reporter
The Men’s Den opened their doors for business on Main Street in Vermilion on December 8. Located at 4902-C 50 Avenue, the store carries a selection of men’s casual clothing. Partners Kirby Whitlock and Iain Menzies were grateful to their supporters and mentors in getting the store up and running. “We would like to thank John and Doug Stewart and the team at Craig’s for their 112 years of service and support of the community. Thank you to consultant, Bob Wasylishen, for all of his assistance purchasing stock. We would also like to thank the trades people for meeting a one and a half month turnaround, and the building owners Joyce
and Rex Cunningham,” said Partners, Kirby Whitlock and Iain Menzies. Community members attended to check out the new clothing store, and shared their excitement. “It’s very impressive. I congratulate them on transforming the space from an empty shell to this in a short time. The quality of clothing is very good, and I am looking forward to doing my Christmas shopping here,” said Rob Pulyk. “We will be tweaking things as we go and look forward to engaging with the community,” said Partner, Kirby Whitlock. The Men’s Den will be open from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, From left, The Men’s Den Partner Kirby Whitlock, Manager Anne Brooks, and Partner Iain Menzies. Photo Angela Mouly you can call 780-853-0100.
Shoebox Spirit
Angela Mouly Reporter
The Vermilion Voice | December 11, 2017
Vermilion residents, Basia Bosgra and Diana Smith, recently travelled to the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Processing Centre in Calgary. The ladies have been attending for the past three years to assist in packing shoeboxes. “The people at the Processing Centre are so giving and caring. With people coming from different towns, they all have one common goal – to help and to give,” said Basia Bosgra. Bosgra was born in Poland, and as a child remembers her family struggling from day to day. It was at this time that she was a recipient of a Christmas shoebox. The parcels had been delivered to her local church and distributed to the children of families in need. She remembers how her shoebox was filled with winter clothing items and school supplies. “It was a really good experience from the receiving side. As a little girl, I wanted
to meet the people that packed the boxes,” said Bosgra. After several years, Bosgra felt lucky to come to Canada where she had seen people send shoeboxes from Parkview Alliance Church. She wanted to contribute, and four years ago, she attended the Processing Centre by herself. “It’s nice to be able to do volunteer work; especially for children. The excitement of being on the giving side put peace in my heart; to be able to help families in need,” said Bosgra. Feeling rewarded, Bosgra asked Diana Smith to join her, and the pair has continued to attend for the past three years. During this year’s shift, the ladies helped pack 1,500 boxes in two and a half hours. According to Bosgra, Operation Christmas Child will continue packing shoeboxes until mid-December. At the time of their shift, the Calgary Processing Centre had packed 137, 785 shoeboxes and combined with a Processing Centre in Ontario, Canada had packed 269,645 shoeboxes. In 2017, the
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From left, Diana Smith and Basia Bosgra pack shoeboxes at the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Processing Centre in Calgary. Photo submitted
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Editorial
December 11, 2017 | The Vermilion Voice
Politically Correct Christmas... Not A Chance
Lorna Hamilton Editor
This past week while sending and responding to emails I noticed myself putting Happy Holidays as the valediction instead of my usual Merry Christmas. I thought, why am I doing that? Am I unconsciously slipping into the world of political correctness? I hope not!! I have never been someone who simply does something because other people are doing it. The majority of the time I express what I think without any form of filter even though I may need it.
The whole thought of removing Christ from Christmas has always blown my mind, and I have always been very much against the concept. Christmas is and always will be a celebration of Christ in my world, so why have I been caving to the whole happy holiday’s idea? Is it because I am subconsciously afraid of offending someone on the other side of the email? If that is the case, I am seriously going to have to remind myself that I have a right to express my beliefs just as someone who is nonc hris tian has the right to express theirs. So my question is this, why do we as Christians cave to what other people consider politically correct for this time of year? I am going to continue to use
the words, Merry Christmas, I am not going to use the terms happy Xmas, happy holidays or seasons greetings like I am axing Christ out of Christmas. I am also going to call a Christmas tree a Christmas tree, not a holiday tree! Don’t get me wrong; I do not disres pe c t anyone’s religion an d to be honest I find other religions extremely i ntere s t i n g a n d of te n a s k a l ot of questions when I meet someone of a different faith. I think showing mutual respect is a pretty simple concept. If I met someone who didn’t celebrate Christmas and celebrated Hanukkah I would wish them a Happy Hanukkah. If I met someone who celebrated Kwanza, I would wish them a happy
The Depression Of Grief
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The 6th need of Mourning: Let Others Help You Now and Always (Exerts from Dr. Alan Wolfelt: Depression of Grief (recommended reading) “ I Am Because We Are” An African proverb. Often while on the Grief journey we don’t know what our needs are, and are so overwhelmed when others come to walk with us and help we turn them away. Those that come sincerely wanting to companion you on your journey and wanting to help you but are experiencing their own active grief, too. Welcome them and don’t deprive them of the gift of caring and helping, even if the help is just being present with you in your pain.” Dr. Alan Wolflelt quotes” I heal in part by allowing others to express their love for me. By choosing to invite others into my journey, I move toward health and healing. If I hide from others, I hide from
healing. “Kind friend’s words and actions those who grieve. need to be a positive support days, Some thought for those who grieve for months and years after the loss.” the holiday season we are in: To those who support the grieving : • Acknowledge this season will be Be the gift to someone you know this difficult and try to plan ahead. season who is experiencing their journey • Accept your limitations in preparing through grief. and don’t be afraid to ask for family • Appreciate the impact of their loss and friends help. • Recognize the understanding that • Remember Christmas holiday is a “in order to heal one must feel.” season from Dec 1 to Jan. 7. Elimi• Be that trusted friend that reaches nate or create traditions. out to someone who has withdrawn • Shop when it is not busy, online and isolated. or gift cards or take a friend to • Encourage seeking a support for help. those grieving, such as a counsel- • Baking and sending greetlor or a support group, as groups ings can be difficult, don’t are often a place where bonds are overextend. formed for those sharing similar • Keep children informed of experiences. plans and involve them • “Seek to understand,” and be that when possible. understanding person days, weeks • If attending an event and years after society deems grief plan ahead timing appropriately is “over.” and transpor tation Be present and be a present (gift) to and if possible
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Kwanza. If I met someone who celebrated Winter Solstice, Las Posadas, Dlwall or Chinese New Year, I would simply wish them happiness during their time of celebration. Isn’t that how mutual respect works? It has always bothered me how our society happily caves to the so-called political correctness. Our world is full of different faiths, beliefs, and traditions so why does it seem that only the Christain faith has to be politically correct and change? As far as I know, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Winter Solstice, Las Posadas, Dlwall or Chinese New Year hasn’t become Happy Holidays or Season Greetings. Correct me if I’m wrong.
• have your own transportation so you can leave when you feel you need to. • Gathering with family for a meal, perhaps everyone can bring a dish. Lighting a candle and mentioning your loved one’s name at the meal time. • Give a gift in your loved one’s name or give a gift of your time to help someone else. • COPE by clearing your mind and release your feelings so that you can cope with them. • Org anize and exam ine traditions set priorities appropriate to your emotional load. • Plan how you will survive the holiday season. Change for next year if needed. • E xamine your plan and be flexible. Nothing is written in stone.
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Carrot pudding is a Christmas classic. It is British in origin and has survived for over 900 years and hails from the Lincolnshire area of England. The Lincolnshire area is famous for being the best area in all of the United Kingdom to eat. In fact, another name for carrot pudding is Lincolnshire pudding. Puddings of this type have their beginnings during the reign of King John from 1199 – 1217. Back in the day of King John, a cook was making a pudding and apparently, as the legend goes, some eggs fell from the shelf above her, into the dish of pudding she was mixing up. She picked out the shells and mixed in the eggs. The resulting pudding was so well received, that it ended up being the reason that she was promoted to be in charge of cooking puddings for King John. This recipe is one of my favourites, which has been
Christmas Carrot Pudding
in the family for generations, and it is very typical of a classic carrot pudding recipe. If you can’t find suet, you can use real butter instead. Christmas Carrot Pudding 2 cups flour 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup grated potatoes 1 cup mixed fruit or glace cherries 1/2 cup suet 1 cup currants 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup syrup or molasses 4 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt Mix all ingredients and fill 1-quart wide mouth mason jars 2/3 full. Close the jars with a 2 piece mason jar seal. Process the jars in boiling water for 1 and half hours. The water level should cover the pudding. Do not be tempted to overfill the jars because the seal will pop while you are
When you hear this expression one of the first things you might think of is keeping poverty or hunger at bay. I wouldn’t say that the figurative wolves have been at the door yet…maybe squinting at those canines off in the distance perhaps but not knocking at the door too hard, at least not yet. After a problematic but ultimately successful season on the hunting front in November, the wife and I were finally able to get our freezer filled up for the winter. We just had our first crack at a venison stew with homegrown veggies…
there’s one ‘wolf at the door’ sent packing. No, the wolves at the door lately are literal. Although I’ve spent the occasional time up north or in what would be wolf country, I can’t say I’ve ever run into or heard a wolf myself, especially back around the home quarter. Years ago I heard a story of one being seen, maybe way back in the ‘90’s, up the road toward Tolland. Just a vagrant apparently, passing through. The only actual wolf I had seen myself was back in the days Dad lived at Elk Point. I went on a flight with Dad over Moose Mountain north of Elk Point where he had spotted a wolf below us. We promptly did a tight turn to circle it, pivoting in the air over the tip of right wing, with me looking through the side door
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cooking and then you will have the mess of Christmas pudding in the boiling water. Cool and store the jars in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This pudding can be made ahead and stored in the fridge up to one month as long as the jar retains the seal. To serve: warm the pudding by steaming in a pot of hot water on low heat. In my family, this pudding is served with a warm brandy sauce. This is the same brandy that my mom and my granny always kept in the cupboard for medicinal purposes only such as hot toddies, and of course the Christmas brandy sauce. A dollop of ice cream is a nice complement to the hot sauce, and a modern twist to top this Christmas dessert. Right now a toffee sauce is trending as a new twist to an old favourite. Brandy Sauce 1 cup brown sugar 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup brandy 2 cups boiling water 4 Tablespoons water
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window straight down a couple of hundred feet. That moment would be kind of tough to forget. Now living near the Battle River occasionally creatures that travelled along the edges of that corridor would be spotted like bears or cougars. When I was a much younger lad in a very snowy ‘70’s winter, my Dad even took a Lynx practically in our front wind break. Within the last couple years, a neighbour ran into a pair of cougars within a handful of miles from the house, first spotting prior a halfeaten deer hanging up in a tree. Now that ought to be enough to raise the hairs on your back, I would say. Is there a theme song by John Williams coming to mind like “Jaws” for land predators?
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In a heavy saucepan mix the cornstarch and sugar, stir in the boiling water and cook on low to medium heat, constantly stirring until thickened. Stir in the brandy and the butter. Serve warm over the pudding. You can also substitute light or spiced rum to create a rum and butter sauce. When you are relaxing at home over the holidays leftover carrot pudding is a great Boxing Day treat to enjoy with coffee or tea. Here’s wishing you great holiday food and many happy cooking memories. Toffee Sauce 7/8 cup butter 1 1/2 cups golden brown sugar 1 cup heavy cream ( 18 – 35 %) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla In a heavy bottomed saucepan melt butter on medium-low, stir in the brown sugar and cook until dissolved stirring as needed. Add the cream and vanilla and stir as need while cooking for 5 minutes as it thickens. Let the sauce cool from hot to warm before serving.
So back to the wolves…last weekend on my travels on foot in the coulee I came upon the remains of a younger Mule Deer buck in a pretty hard to reach location… with just the head and spinal column left. Not the first time I’ve come upon that sight before as there have always been coyotes around and it is a rather wild place. However, less than a week before nothing had been there yet. You had seen a few coyotes but not packs of them. My Mom had made mention though of seeing some unusual tracks nearby the yard, thinking them rather too big to be a coyote. I had not brought the dogs out with me on my trips either so if they weren’t coyote, had to be something else roaming around. Now the triangulation begins when over the hunting season I had seen perhaps not any more deer than usual, but quite a few moose and even elk around. I had never seen both moose and elk on the home quarter yet this year…there they were. So when I got a call later this week that a wolf had been sighted nearby by two different neighbours, not once but twice, I had to think that perhaps I had run into the first evidence that Mr. Wolf had set up shop in a prime lunch location. He was lying down, calmly watching from a ridge top as the neighbour watered his cows at the dugout. Guess he likes the place or was just too full to move? Maybe next time I’m out there and lucky, I might get to hear what he has to say about moving in.
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Christmas Tea At St. Savior’s Anglican Church
Ross & Carol Beecroft at the Christmas Tea at St. Savior’s Anglican Church on November 24, 2017.
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Blanche Henry and Ruby McMinis at the Christmas Tea at St. Savior’s Anglican Church on November 24, 2017. Photos Shawna Chernichen
VES Family Christmas Breakfast
A support staff union, CUPE Alberta – Local 1606, had previously made a Children were jolly and full of cheer donation to VES to be used for a food during the Family Christmas Breakfast distribution event. at Vermilion Elementary School (VES) “Because we consider ourselves a on December 6. family, we decided to host a school Reporter
VES 3A students Avery Betz and Jade Clark at the VES Family Christmas Breakfast on December 6. Photos Angela Mouly
fa m i l y b r e a k fa s t ,” s a i d o r g a n ize r, Sharleen Moses. With tables decorated in Christmas fashion, students filed in and enjoyed oatmeal made by staff as well as a
selection of fruit, and juice. The aroma of cinnamon filled the air, and Christmas carols played in the background. Children sang and thoroughly enjoyed the VES Family Christmas Breakfast.
From left, VES 4C students Mikaela Stewart, Adria Carton, Aaralyn Tupper, and Ava Cadrain enjoyed the VES Family Christmas Breakfast on December 6.
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Westman Bred Heifer Sale
Angela Mouly Reporter
Westman Farms held a Bred Heifer Sale at Nor th Central Livestock in Vermilion on December 4. According to Derek Westman, raising cattle is a family tradition. “It is fairly rewarding and can be h u m b l i n g at t h e s a m e t i m e,” s a i d Westman. Westman said that the sale went ve r y w e l l w i t h o n e o f t h e l a r g e s t crowds they’ve ever had. The sale of approximately 450 heifers averaged $2694 per head, and the Westman family was grateful to many repeat buyers from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and even Ontario. “ We s t m a n Fa r m s w o u l d l i ke t o thank all of the bidders, buyers, and everyone who took an interest in our program. We would also like to thank the volunteers who provided help for the sale. It is greatly appreciated,” said Westman. Bred Heifers at North Central Livestock during the Westman Farms’ sale on December 4. Photo Angela Mouly
Holiday Eating Tips
AHS Submitted
During the holiday season, keeping healthy habits up during festive gatherings may need a plan of action. Here are some helpful tips you may want to try. At home: • Since you will likely be busier than usual, have convenient healthy food available. • Buy washed, cut up vegetables and fruit to make it easier to add them to meals or snacks. • Keeping higher calorie food out of
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sight may make you less likely to be desserts. reminded to eat it. If there are leftovers • Socialize away from the food table. from a meal, send them home with • Choose lower calorie drinks like virgin guests in decorative holiday containCaesars, sugar-free pop or sparkling ers or package up for future meals. water. • If you bake for the holidays ahead of • Use a smaller plate. time, freeze until serving. • Fill half your plate with vegetables At parties and gatherings: and fruit. • Bring a healthier option – grilled • Focus on the enjoyment of eating shrimp, chicken satay, cut up raw food when eating and eat slowly. vegetables or a fruit tray. For more healthy eating tips and deli• Make a plan for each party like focus- cious recipes visit: http://www.albertaing on enjoying time with others, healthservices.ca/nutrition/page12598. choosing smaller portions or sharing aspx
Town Council
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The 2018 Tax Rate Bylaw was approved when Town Council commenced on December 5. The Ta x Rate Bylaw assessed the Operating and Capital Budget for 2018 and determined the need to add inflation, carbon tax, low assessment growth and infrastructure replacement to the budget. The municipal tax rate will result in a 5.5 percent increase for residential properties and a 5.5 percent increase in non-residential properties. Due to the water rate increases and the water main improvement program, utility rates will increase by $12.50 per month for the average residential user. Council discussed two new applicants ready for approval through the New Commercial Retail Development Incentive Program. The motion was carried for ‘Lighten UP Therapy’ to be located downtown and was approved for $16,000 with
the incentive plan. Daines & Daubney Boutique Inc., also to be located downtown, was approved for $20,000. Sergent Boehr of the Vermilion RCMP reported 550 calls for service between July 1 and November 30. From these calls, there were 36 break and enters, six impaired driving investigation, 46 traffic violations, 34 traffic collisions, 12 drugrelated investigations, and 16 spousal abuse-related incidents. A suspect has been arrested and charged in residential break and enters that were happening around Vermilion. A suspect has been identified and a warrant issued in the Vermilion Chrysler break-in. This suspect has not yet been arrested. Vermilion RCMP assisted Kitscoty RCMP in the investigation of approximately 400 cattle gate panel thefts. A suspect has been arrested and charged, and no other thefts of this type have occurred.
COUNTY OF TWO HILLS NO. 21 Requires Five Members From The Public To Serve On The Subdivision & Development Appeal Board The Subdivision & Development Appeal Board for the County of Two Hills No. 21 shall consist of five members appointed annually by resolution of Council. All members shall be appointed from the public at large. All interested individuals shall submit their written applications to the undersigned no later than December 29, 2017. SDAB members may be required to complete a training program. For further information regarding the mandate of the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB), kindly contact the undersigned. The County Council thanks all applicants, having only the appointed five members being notified. Sally Dary, CAO County of Two Hills No. 21 Box 490 Two Hills AB T0B 4K0 Phone: 780-657-3358 Fax: 780-657-3504 Email: sdary@thcounty.ab.ca
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Photential Health Grand Opening
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Mayor Caroline McAuley and Councillor Robert Pulyk presented plaques to Photential Health at their grand opening on December 9. From Left Councillor Robert Pulyk, Office Manager Michelle Nelson, Owner Sheila Viel, Mayor Caroline McAuley. Photo Shawna Chernichen
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night followed by entertainment from the Dueling Pianos, who are back by popular demand. A full draw schedule is available on Facebook at the Farm Curl event page, and you can register your team by contacting Russ at 780-853-4424.
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Glittering decorations, shimmering fabrics, sparkling lights — the Christmas holidays are synonymous with radiance. This radiance can also apply to your skin, your hair, your look and your smile! Begin your beauty treatments right away in order to shine at all the parties you’ve been invited to.
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The latest in makeup For holiday makeup, a shopping trip is on the order of the day so that you have all the articles necessary for creating the very latest in looks: coppery, smoky eyes; cashmere lips (coloured lipstick with a softened effect); the nude look with tones on the cold side; golden eye liner; and accentuated eyebrows.
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Lorna Hamilton Reporter
Santa Continues To Visits Vermilion
Vermilion was filled with Ho Ho Ho’s as Santa made an appearance downtown by the Christmas Tree on Saturday, December 9 from 1:30 - 4 p.m. The man all dressed in red visited with approximately 15 children throughout the afternoon and took pictures with them. Santa also said that a donation to the Friends of Vermilion Fund is greatly appreciated but not required. “We are making some headway to raise funds for the Long Term Care fund, and I
want to thank Vermilion for their generosity,” said Santa. “I am having so much fun meeting and greeting the children; it is awesome to be able to restore some of the older children’s belief in Santa.” Children were excited and sometimes shy to meet the jolly old elf who handed out candy canes. “He did an amazing job, both today and the first day he went out. My oldest was blown away that Santa called her siblings and her by their first names, and that he knew what they wanted for Christmas. It was amazing to see how excited they were.
Merry Christmas To you and Yours this Holiday Season
He has a wonderful way with children,” said Jamie Petrie who had made a pre-arranged bump in visit with Santa for Saturday afternoon. Further walkabouts will be posted on What’s Happening in Vermilion and the Vermilion Voice Facebook page. “Thank you to everyone who has shared my post and have posted to their Facebook pages to help bring awareness,” said Santa. Santa visits children in downtown Vermilion. Back row from left, Santa and Katie Petrie. Front row from left, Micheal and Hailey Petrie. Photo submitted
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Upcoming Ron Moses Community Christmas Dinner
Angela Mouly Reporter
The 22nd Annual Ron Moses C o m mu n i t y Chr i s t m a s D i n n er w ill be hosted at the Vermilion Senior’s Centre on December 25, with entertainment at 12 p.m. and dinner at 1 p.m. It is an opportunity for people who are alone on Christmas Day to enjoy an hour of entertainment and a meal. T h e m e a l i n c lu d e s t h e tr ad i t i o n a l turkey, three other meat choices, with
all the trimmings including perogies and cabbage rolls. The Ron Moses Christmas Dinner is open to everyone. In the past, it hosted those who have events other days during the holiday season but not on Christmas Day, and people new to the community. The meal can be delivered to those working or those kept in their homes for medical reasons. Transportation for those without a ride can be arranged to the Senior’s Centre. “Over the years, if I see a need I try
to meet that need. The community is such a giving community, and their donations help to make it a success each year. I am hoping to serve Bison as our wild meat this year if I can find some,” said organizer Lynda Moses. This year’s Ron Moses Christmas Dinner is still in search of entertainers, carrots, desser ts, and deliver y drivers. You can volunteer, reserve a seat, or book transportation or delivery by calling Lynda at 780-853-1818.
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Blue Christmas
Angela Mouly Reporter
Vermilion and District Ministerial Association held a Blue Christmas Ser vice at the Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church on December 5. A collaboration message of remembrance and hope was delivered with the Community Choir Cantata singing as well as a solo by Brenda Bean singing, “Sometimes Christmas.” The lyrics described emotions brought on
by the holidays including sad, mad, sc ared, and glad as feeling s that people may experience for different reasons. Speaker, Zenovia Mudryk, said that acknowledging the circumstances of grief within people’s lives was a part of why they were gathered. Scriptures were read by different church representatives, and local funeral home directors assisted visitors in the lighting of candles.
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“Christmas is about hope. We are not alone,” said Bernie Huedepohl, Cantata Director. Thanks were given for friends that have helped and been a source of hope for people in times of need, and blue stones were offered for people as a way to remember their loved ones. Visitors enjoyed a time of fellowship and comfort over refreshments Brenda Bean sang a solo at the Blue following the service. Christmas Service. Photo Angela Mouly
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VES Carolling The Ver milion Element ar y Grad e 6 students carolled and brought joy to residents at the Vermilion Health Centre’s Extended Care and the Vermilion Valley Lodge on December 4. Residents clapped along and families joined in with toddlers dancing in the crowd. “It’s so wonderful to have the young people come and sing and entertain. The residents love it,” said Sheri Heller, Vermilion & District Housing Foundation’s CAO. Photo Angela Mouly
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Do you fear you’ll run out of time to prepare for the holidays? Follow this guide to stay on top of your holiday planning! With two weeks to go before Christmas arrives, you should: 1) Buy and decorate your Christmas tree (if natural). 2) Wrap all your gifts and hide them until Santa makes his rounds. 3) Buy everything you’ll need for your holiday dinner (plates, napkins, cups, etc.) 4) Pick up the turkey and all other last-minute items.
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SCHOOL NEWS Susan Obrigewitch Submitted
It is hard to believe that 2017 is coming to a close! The Kinderkids are making great progress and are learning in leaps and bounds. This month is all about Christmas! Our Christmas concert, Reindeer School, is about a time when Santa used to pull his own sleigh but that was before more and more children started to believe in him and the sleigh was quite light. As the sleigh got heavier, he had to find some other way of pulling it. So, you guessed it, he found reindeer! Our Grade 6class will lead it as always.
Mannville School News
In Mannville School tradition, all elementar y students will be getting together on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to sing their favourite Christmas songs and practice songs for the concert the last two weeks before Christmas! Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la! Remember to get your ticket to the Grad Christmas Banquet which is on just before the Christmas Concert. Tickets are out at UFA and the Co-op, and also at the school office. Grade 1 have begun to write their letters to Santa. They are focusing on the use of capitals, periods, finger spaces between words, and forming their letters correctly. During writing activities the students are encouraged
Mannville students enjoyed a presentation from Tornado Hunters. Photos submitted
Karen King Submitted
The Grade 6 students and staff, accompanied by a few parents, went Christmas carolling in Vermilion on December 4. They boarded a bus at 2:00, with their first stop being the Continuing Care at the hospital. The students were fortunate to get to sing in two different houses there, and they thank several seniors for singing along with them. After that, they boarded a bus for the second time and travelled to the Vermilion Lodge. Singing in two different places was exciting. The students and the seniors got to do a bit of visiting at both centres, which was wonderful for all involved. It was baby day in the Roots of Empathy classes on December 5. Baby Hendrix is almost crawling. The Grade 2 students learned that Baby Hendrix has figured out how to get her knees under her but is still working on her co-ordination to get her arms moving so she can crawl. Baby Blakely showed the students how
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to write simple sentences that make sense, and sound out unknown words. Grade 3’s have started their Poetry Unit which they will be working on for the month of December. Not only will the students be reading and responding to a variety of poems, they will be writing a number of Christmas themed poems such as acrostics, sense poems, cinquains, and syllable poems. Grade 4’s are going to write about and design an Ugly Christmas Sweater. They will also start a job application for the North Pole. On Friday, December 1 the whole school gathered to introduce Habit 2:
Begin with the End in Mind. They also sang their 7 Habits song created by Mrs. DeFord. The students were then put to the test with Habit 2 and were asked to decorate their door for Christmas. There were some very elaborate doors created while Christmas music filled the halls! Elementary skating will be on December 13 and 20 and the elementary skating party is on Dec. 22 from 1 -2 p.m. Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately and has his/her equipment (including a CSA approved hockey helmet) on these days. Parent helpers are welcome!
Avery Newton and Mrs. DeFord admired their decorated door.
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she could persevere until she reached her goal of grabbing and hanging on to a ball. She showed them the persistent side of her temperament. Both classes learned that their babies always share their feelings. By showing and sharing their feelings they were able to get help when they were having an unpleasant feeling, and they were able to pass along their pleasant feelings. Just like babies, we should also share our feelings to get help or to simply pass along the pleasant feelings. VES had their monthly assembly on December 5. We started it with O’Canada, the recognition of Treaty 6, and the singing of the VES song. Practicum students from Lakeland College were acknowledged, as well as the milk monitors, the library club members and the hot lunch helpers. Mrs. Doherty shared that this month’s virtue is responsibility. The Rona bike winner was Jenaya Leipert for showing perseverance. Mrs. Joa discussed the Spirit Team and how every month they are coming up with an activity and a service project. This
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month’s service project is making cards for some seniors in Vermilion and the activity is Fantastic Sweater Day on December 22. Mrs. Tomkins told us that VES’s AR total to date is 6091. The Fat Cat Readers of the Month were Bella Lane and Char Howe, and 2A and 6A won the Fat Cat classroom visit. Thanks to a generous donation from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local1606 we were able to host a Christmas breakfast for our VES family on December 6. The entire school came together to enjoy oatmeal, fresh fruit, and juice while visiting with each other and listening to Christmas carols. It was a wonderful start to our morning and the Christmas season. On December 21, the VES 5-6 All-Stars floor hockey team will take on the staff team during the noon recess. This is a longstanding tradition. We plan on continuing a more recent tradition that day as well. For the past five years, we have staged a teddy bear toss during the student-staff game. Students brought stuffed animals to donate
to children in need, and tossed them into the middle of the gym when the first student goal was scored. We ended up with a great example of VES generosity amidst all the fun of the game. We would like to do the same this year, getting as many stuffies as possible, of course. Please feel free to send a stuffed toy with your child to the game on December 21. These teddy bears will be donated to Santa’s Anonymous. Looking for a Christmas gift for your children? Perhaps they would enjoy some Jaguar spirit wear. To order your spirit wear, go onto the VES website and click on the clothing icon or visit the following website http://ves.entripyshops.com/ Your order will be shipped directly to you within 7-10 business days. You can order what you want, when you want, as there are no order deadlines. There are many possible ways you can customize the clothing. Go Jaguars. Dates to Remember: Dec. 20 – K-2 Christmas Concert at 7:00; Dec 21 – Teddy Bear Toss; Dec. 21 – Grade 3-5 Christmas Concert at 7; Dec. 22 – Wear a Fantastic Sweater Day; Jan. 8 – School Resumes
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The Lloydminster City Council approved a $15,000 donation to the Mount Joy Snow Resort on December 4, for the purpose of enhancing snow making capabilities. Mount Joy Resort is entirely volunteer-run, and is always seeking additional volunteers. The resort is aiming to open in January, and is grateful for the support from the city. The area facility will once again provide ski and snowboard lessons with the use of a rope tow and t-bar lift. Equipment rentals and a concession assist in making the family resort a fun time for everyone. For more information, you can visit www.mountjoyresort.com, or search ‘Mount Joy Resort’ on Facebook. Photo submitted
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Big Buck Contest Winners
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The Vermilion Voice | December 11, 2017
Myrnam Curling Club Celebrates 50 Years
The evening of November 25 was a special one for the village of Myrnam, as they celebrated 50 years since the building was built with a non-profit Celebration Banquet and Dance for the club and the Centennial Rink at the Myrnam Elks hall. A sold-out crowd of 185 attended the event with Stella Stevens from the morning show at CFCW as the emcee for the evening. Throughout the Elks Hall stood memorabilia including pictures, trophies, banners from the approximately 70 years that the club has been in existence. Elaine Saskiw was the first speaker for the evening and covered the history of the club over the years including when the old curling rink was sold to the Dary farm just north of Mannville and the new one, which was built in 1967. “The new
building cost $21,000,” reported Elaine. Next to speak was County Reeve Don Gulayec who, along with County counsellor Murray Phillips, presented a plaque to the club from the County. “I’d like to congratulate the Myrnam Curling club on behalf of the county for the contribution they make to recreational activities in the Myrnam area,” Gulayec said. Mayor of Myrnam, Ed Sosnowski talked about the benefits of the curling club to the community as a whole. “I can remember when teams got invited to the homes of the local curlers for refreshments and snacks after games.” Next to speak was David Yaremchuk of the Myrnam Agricultural Society who shared memories such as curling on natural ice in the old building. “I started curling with 4H when I was 14 yrs old,” he recalled. “I remember times where some curlers brought their own rocks as
Curling Club President Randy Kwasnycia during the Myrnam Curling Club 50 years celebration.
the club didn’t have enough, so the rocks were often mismatched weight wise. I also remember one curler getting upset during the game as it wasn’t going well so he took his rocks and went home.” David also talked about the junior boys team, who were made up of Scott Kitt, Tristen Pidruchney, Curtis Yackimec and Cole Ambrock when they went undefeated in provincials. “The team from a “hick town” as one of the city teams described them.” School Board Trustee, Deb Pederson spoke about all the good times such as still sitting in the “library” after a bonspiel M o n d ay m o r n i n g w h e n t h e b u s e s started to bring the kids to school. “My mom and I, along with Lorna and Julia McMillan had a mother daughter team for 15 years,” she said with a smile. “Teams would perform skits and every team needed to tell a joke when introducing their team at the banquet. The
men were eager to work at the ladies banquets so they could watch the skits and tomfoolery!” Lastly, Randy Kwasnycia spoke as president of the club. “It takes a lot of members to keep our club going and I feel much gratitude and appreciation for all the past and present members. I’d also like to thank the caterer Monica Hynyk and her staff for an excellent meal, as well as Stella Stevens from CFCW. Thank you to the Playboys for their music and the other speakers for sharing their memories throughout the club’s history. I would especially like to thank Elaine for providing the history of the club.” The door prizes were won by Cathy Axley, Ken Hladunewich, Colleen MacKenzie and Sherry Ambrock. Af ter the main event, the crowd danced until the wee hours of the morning.
Beautiful displays of past memorabilia stood throughout the Elks Hall. Photos credit: Joe Machney
The Board of Directors are pleased to Announce the Distribution of $424,700 in Common Share Dividends & Patronage Rebates from 2017 Profits Our ability to return a portion of our profits to ALL of our MEMBERS continues to set us apart from our competitors. To date, we have returned
$5,073,110 to Member Owners.
We express our sincere appreciation to our Membership! Your Payment of Dividends & Patronage will be deposited to your accounts during the first week of December, 2017