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A tropical set filled the Kitscoty Hall stage for performances of ‘Lost City Of The Nunus’ on April 5, and 6, that will run again on April 12, and 13. Approximately 200 people attended the adventure, comedy set on April 6. The audience enjoyed a lavish meal and periodic interactions with the cast. “I love being a part of the play because I love having the opportunity to see people that I wouldn’t normally if we didn’t do dinner theatre together,” said actress Erin O’Neill. Veteran actress, Betty Evans, said that acting is very therapeutic and that it helped to bring her out of her shell. Producers Brian and Jeane Hunter said, “Thanks to the community and surrounding area for your continued support over the last 16 years.”

Proceeds from the event will be going to support the Kitscoty Hall operations and rentals for local non-profit groups, and president of the Hall board, Rick Evans said, “Kitscoty is becoming an active theatre community between this event and the elementar y and high school groups. We would like to thank the many volunteers needed to make this work, and the community and area for their support. I like being a part of a small community because with all kinds of community events, when you see people step up and support, it becomes really noticeable.” Several raffle prizes were also up for grabs with some being chosen each night, and some drawn after the final performance. Overall, the crowd enjoyed the quest, and the effort put in by all of the performKitscoty Community Dinner Theatre on April 6. ers.

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in t h e 2019 M ar way n e PBR eve nt presented by Garnier Custom Silage Professional bull riders participated and GMack O ilfield Ser vices from April 5 - 6. IN MEMORY OF A SPECIAL Approximately 500 people attended to witnes s the thr illing matc h - u ps between bull and rider. On April 5, an ABBI bucking bull competition was held along with junior steer riding, junior bull riding, and wild pony races. April 6, began with wild pony races, and a Battle of the Breeders Bull Sale was held during intermission. Proceeds supported the Marwayne Arena, and the PBR had the crowd cheering wildly for exceptional riders. Bull fighters included Monty Phillips, Josh Haeberle, and Levi Hale. Zane Lamber t was the winner of the 2019 Marwayne PBR, and ‘Homegrown’ was the Bull of the Night from Eno Bucking Bulls. Overall, the crowd was enamoured with all of the exciteJock David Ockerman ment, and went on to enjoy an evening dance with live music by The Prairie April 24, 1992 - April 2, 2018 Jackson Scott earned 79 points during the Marwayne PBR on April 6. Photos Angela Mouly Dogs. It’s sometimes hard to know why some things happen as they do For so much joy and happiness

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being a part of the team and noted that members of Team Vermilion will be each member will both fundraise and trying to get their best time, and some F i v e Ve r m i l i o n r e s i d e n t s h a v e train separately and together. Along will just aim to finish. teamed up to participate in the 2019 with thousands of other riders, some All members are eager to take part Enbridge Ride To Conquer Cancer from August 17 - 18. Darren Bratrud, Joe Zeller, Craig Brow n, S c ot t We b b, an d B r an d o n Tupper will be training and fundraising from now until August. Their 200 kilometer cycling journey will travel from Calgar y to Sundre and back again. Currently, Team Vermilion is in the top 10 teams, having raised $10,410.00 as of April 5. Darren Bratrud set out to ride individually last year, and with contributions from family, friends, and the c o m m u n i t y r a i s e d $ 31, 4 2 3 . 0 0 t o support patient care, clinical trials, and research. Over the past 10 years, the ride has raised over 75 million dollars for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. “ Ever y one of us has our own reasons for going on the ride,” said From left, Craig Brown, Joe Zeller, Darren Bratrud, and Scott Webb. Missing: Brandon Darren Bratrud. Craig Brown is looking forward to Tupper. Photo Angela Mouly Reporter

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and even those who were apprehensive said that you would be surprised at how far you could go; that their reason for signing up was the cause and that with it being a big undertaking they are looking for ward to the challenge. Some with more distance cycling experience noted that it is not a race, that you don’t do it overnight, but that you can get there. According to https://ride.conquercancer.ca /alber ta19/, 43 Alber tans hear the words, “You have cancer,” every day. Te a m Ve r m i l i o n s a i d t h e y a r e happy to accept more riders, ensuring that there is a lot of time to train. Donations can be made to specific riders or to Team Vermilion by visitin g ht t p s: //s e c ure.c o n q u er c an c er. ca /site/ TR/Ride/Alberta2019?team_ id=82070&pg=team&fr_id=1711.

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Author of the new book, ‘No More Excuses,’ Stephen Price, grew up in Vermilion and attended high school in Lloydminster. Throughout his life, Price overcame obstacles in physical health, psychological health, and business in order to ac h i eve t h e li fe h e h ad a lways dreamed of; operating a travel business and running around the world. Born with a club foot he under went four surgeries and was told that he would never be able to run.

His new book details both his years of work and per sonal health c hal lenges, and the overcoming of them. Price was able to take himself from being wheelchair bound to being able to push his limits running further and further, as well as faster and faster. The book allows readers to learn more about inspirational people, and of fers loads of encouragement for their own lives. To purchase a $20 copy of the book, you can visit the Vermilion Voice. For more information, you can visit https:// ‘No More’ Excuses’ by Stephen Price. Photo Angela Mouly dreamtravelcanada.com.

VERMILION VETERINARY CLINIC: DR. GREGOR HEIN Vermilion Veterinary Clinic is thrilled to have staff veterinarian, Dr. Gregor Hein, working with them since August 1, 2018. Dr. Hein is originally from Germany, and graduated in 2016. He worked at a mixed practice for six months, and then at a small animal practice for one and a half years. He has enjoyed being back at a mixed animal clinic here in Vermilion, and has been mostly working with large animals during the calving season from February – April.

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“The cold February made it very busy. I like the variety, there are always new challenges, and the job is never the same so it is a lot of fun!” said Hein. His wife, Lindsay Willis, is from the Cochrane area and also works at the Vermilion Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Hein is working under the supervision of Dr. Tim Goodbrand to obtain his last licensing exam, and then along with his wife, plans to stay in the area. “All of the people we have met have been nice and friendly. We also enjoy the Vermilion Provincial Park, and have spent time cross country skiing over the winter. Even though it is a small town, there are many things to keep us busy,” said Hein. Dr. Hein feels that Dr. Goodbrand is an awesome teacher; saying that while he is showing him how a procedure done, he is well mannered and that his experience is helpful. “The clinic has an awesome team and inclusive social network. What I like about this job is that it’s very social meeting both people and animals, that there are opportunities to be outside with large animals and not behind a desk, and I enjoy the challenges; there is always something new to treat,” said Hein.

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Sarah Martin’s 100th Birthday

Family and friends will gather on April 13, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Clandonald Hall for a come and go tea to help celebrate Sarah Martin’s 100th Birthday. The area resident’s actual Birthday is on April 12, and she is eager to see what her family has in store saying, “I can’t believe it myself to be honest!” Born in Ireland, Sarah was the third of 16 c hil dre n b or n to J am e s an d Sarah Martin, and moved to Canada just after her 7th Birthday in May of 1926. The front por tion of her home is their original stave-lock home built one year before they arrived. After all these years, she still remembers walking in the front door for the very first time, and going out with her dad the

next day to seed 10 acres of wheat. Since then, her house has received two additions, the first built by a neighbour (McLean) and the second built by John McIntyre. She attended Morton School walki n g o n e m i l e e a c h way, a n d l ate r attended the Sisters of St. Joseph’s School in Clandonald. She also spent a couple of years working in Edson before returning to care for her parents and other siblings. Sarah utilized her driver’s licence until choosing not to renew at 96 years old. At 98 years old, she continued riding the combine with her nephews, and still today advises them of the weather by checking her barometer. In 20 07, for her fir st t im e bac k , Sarah travelled with her sister Ellen to Ireland. There she met her cousin’s son, Father Declan Shannon and

stayed with Pat and Mary Woods who own the house they were raised in. She and her sister had the opportunity to sleep in the room they were born in. She now has over 300 relatives who are direct descendants of James and Sarah Martin. “ What has kept me going are the hugs and kisses from family and friends,” said Sarah. Sarah also still uses her treadle sewing machine that came from Ireland. Her nephew, Murray Martin, purchased a leather belt a few years back to keep it functioning. According to Murray, Sarah has an outstanding memory, and continues to enjoy playing rummy and crib. He says that her

agility is impressive, and she continu e s to re g ul ar ly m ake h o m e m ad e buns and raspberry jam. “You can’t say enough good things about my nieces, nephews, and friends who continue helping me in all kinds of ways,” said Sarah. Sarah’s health is remarkable, only taking vitamins, and eating a balanced diet. W h e n a s ke d w h at h er s e c r et i s Sarah said, “Just keep moving and doing things. I live one day at a time. I think my faith is what has kept me going.” Overall, Sarah was very much looking forward to celebrating with family and friends.

Sarah Martin Come and go tea April 13, 2019 2-4 p.m. Clandonald Hall. No gifts please Sarah Martin with her Shamrock plant on March 27. Photo Angela Mouly

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“Hockey Night In Clandonald” A Huge Success!

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The Clandonald Arena (a.k.a. “The Chrome Dome”) was a busy and noisy building on February 15 and 16. The Agricultural Society hosted a 24-hour hockey event, beginning at noon on Friday and ending just after noon on Saturday. A total of 19 teams participated, including 6 teams made up of Clandonald School students and teachers. Each team consisted of four players plus a goalie, and each non-contact game was an hour in length. Students paid a registration fee of $2 each, while other participants paid $125 per team. Players of both genders ranged in age from 6 to 65 years and came from Clandonald, Elk Point, Dewberry, Marwayne, Edmonton, Vermilion and Camrose. Thank you is extended to the Vermilion Lacrosse Association for the use of jerseys for the weekend. All the games were officiated, although current NHL rulings were not always carried out.

This resulted in much laughter from both players and on-lookers. O u r a r e n a c a r e t a k e r, K e e g a n Fialkowski, and Jim Mead did a fantastic job of preparing and maintaining the ice for the games and many favourable comments were received on the condition of the natural ice surface. The Agricultural Society recently purchased a second-hand score clock from the Town of Vermilion and our chief statistician, Jim Mead, reported that there were a total of 158 goals scored by the home teams, while the guest teams netted 153 goals—all those in the 16 games that were played! A concession was available at the arena and food was served at the Clandonald Community Hall during the games. We acknowledge Sharon Jaremco for her donation of delicious pies and DJ Brett Maron for giving his time to provide music on Friday evening. A cash bar, manned by volunteers, was open at

Ron Harasiuk, President of the Clandonald Agricultural Society (left) presented Martin Naundorf, President of Haying in the 30’s Cancer Support Society (right) with a cheque for $6,000 from the funds raised at Hockey Night in Clandonald. Photos submitted

the Hall on Friday night. Once again, local donors showed their generosity by providing awesome items for our raffle. Prizes included tickets to a Lloydminster Bobcats game, a hoodie, a jacket, kids’ goalie pads, several hockey sticks and other items too numerous to mention. The big winner of this event was Haying in the 30’s Cancer Support Society, which received a cheque in the amount of $6,000 – the total proceeds from our fundraiser. This money will benefit many people from our area who are undergoing cancer treatments and are in need of financial assistance. The cheque was presented to Martin Naundorf by Ron Harasiuk on March 25. This endeavour was spearheaded

by Clandonald Ag. Society president, Ron Harasiuk, who spent countless hours to make it the great success that it was. Thanks, Ron, for your initiative and for organizing the event to run so smoothly! We thank all the players who participated, as well as all the boisterous fans who cheered them on. While games were in progress, several people stopped by the Arena to make monetary contributions to the cause. Their kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated. Special thanks also go to the many volunteers who so willingly gave of their time and talents. We are a small Ag. Society—but we have proved that it is possible to accomplish lots with little in “the little hamlet with lots of heart!”

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FORT SASKATCHEWAN-VEGREVILLE

Voting Made Simple Provincial General Election Voting will take place to elect a Member of the Legislative Assembly. If you are voting on Election Day, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, you must vote at the polling station identiﬁed for you in the map. If you prefer to vote in advance, from April 9 to April 13, you may vote at any advance poll location in Alberta.

Wednesday, April 10

Thursday, April 11

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Fort Saskatchewan Golf & Curling Club, 9420 101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan

9 AM - 8 PM

Returning Ofﬁce, 6212 55 Avenue, Vegreville

9 AM - 8 PM

Lamont Hall, 4844 49 Street, Lamont

9 AM - 6 PM

9 AM - 6 PM 10 AM - 6 PM

10 AM - 6 PM

Advance Poll Location

Two Hills Recreation Centre, 5303 45 Avenue, Two Hills

Election Day Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Election Day voting hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Election Day, you must vote at the polling station speciﬁed for your residence. POLLING PLACE LEGEND: FORT SASKATCHEWAN-VEGREVILLE Using the map, ﬁnd the number representing your current physical address, then match it to the listed polling stations. 001 Derwent Golden Age Centre 124 Main Street Derwent

012 Hairy Hill Community Hall 106 Centre Street Hairy Hill

002 Myrnam Eagle View Lodge 4802 49 Avenue Myrnam

013 Lavoy Community Hall 4927 51 Avenue Lavoy

003,004 Mannville Recreation Centre 5202 52 Avenue Mannville

014,017,018 Senior’s Sunshine Club 4630 49 Street Vegreville

005 Minburn Hall 4916 50 Street Minburn

015,016,020,021,025 Vegreville Social Centre 4802 47A Street Vegreville

006 Innisfree Seniors Centre 4909 52 Street Innisfree

019,022,023,024 Vegreville Elks Hall 5002 55 Avenue Vegreville

007 Ranfurly Recreation Centre 5119 49 Street Ranfurly

026 Willingdon Eagle Hill Lodge 5303 49 Street Willingdon

008,009,010,011 Two Hills Centennial Hall (Rec Centre) 5301 45 Avenue Two Hills

027,028 Andrew Rainbow Club 5113 52 Street Andrew

029,030,031 Mundare Recreation Centre 5116 50 Avenue Mundare 19041DE1 032,033

Chipman Golden Seniors Drop In Centre 4913 50 Street Chipman 034,038 St. Michael Hall 1 Main Street St. Michael 035,036,037 Lamont Community Hall 4844 49 Street Lamont 039,040,041 Bruderheim Community Centre 5014 Queen Street Bruderheim 042,043,044,045,047 Brookville Community League 53203 Range Road 212 Ardrossan

049,050,051,054,055 Fort Saskatchewan School 10002 97 Avenue Fort Saskatchewan 052,053,056,057 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #27 9964 93 Avenue Fort Saskatchewan 058,059,060,061 Win Ferguson High School 9529 89 Street Fort Saskatchewan 062,063,064 James Mowat School 9625 82 Street Fort Saskatchewan 065,066,067,068,069,070 Community Baptist Church 7810 95A Avenue Fort Saskatchewan 082,083,085,086/087,081/084 Southpointe School 11 Southpointe Boulevard Fort Saskatchewan

048,071,074,075,076,078, 079/080,046/077,072/073 Dow Centennial Centre 8700 84 Street Fort Saskatchewan

Returning Office Returning Officer: Howard Huston Former Canada Immigration Building 6212 55 Avenue, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R1 Telephone: 587.804.2146 | Toll Free: 1.833.841.6762 Email Address: ro.62@elections.ab.ca Office hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Results of the ofﬁcial count will be available on Friday, April 26, 2019 at www.elections.ab.ca.

April 9, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice

FORT SASKATCHEWAN-VEGREVILLE

Voting Made Simple Please refer to Polling Place Legend on previous page.

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FORT SASKATCHEWAN-VEGREVILLE

Voting Made Simple Please refer to Polling Place Legend on previous page.

Fort Saskatchewan Fort Saskatchewan

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April 9, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice

Dawn Hames Columnist

When spring comes we get to finally enjoy the growth of fresh grass and the leaves coming into bud and then springing forth. Psychologically we crave and need this “greenness” as much as we need the warmth of the sunlight to deliver its precious Vitamin D. It was a long winter, and it was a cold winter, and I am so ready for some sunshine, not only for the vitamin D, but to heat the ground, lengthen the days, and bring in the greening of the prairies. One of the greatest benefits of plants is the fresh oxygen they create and the toxins that they absorb. This is true even of house plants. Scientists

Spring Cleaning the Air

have discovered that there are certain plants that are super good at cleaning up our indoor air. Our indoor air can become stagnate and filled with toxins from the gassing off of chemicals from the interior finishes in our homes and the consumer products that we buy. There are several plants that actually will clean up the air pollution toxins in our homes; all while delivering fresh clean oxygen. One of the top plants for cleaning the air is the snake plant also called mothers in law tongue. It is a ver y ea sy ke e p er, an d te n d s to b e t h e last plant left alive when neglected. It absorbs carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, xylene, nitrogen monoxide, benzene, chloroform and various other air toxins. At night a snake plant will absorb carbon monoxide and release

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor I live in Mar wayne, AB. This has been posted on the “ Mar wayne & Area Rural Crime Watch” Facebook page. I trust everyone had fun at the PBR (Pro Bull Riding) event last night. There seemed to be a really good turnout. There was a lot of traffic (people and vehicles) in front of our house. So let’s just say I wasn’t surprised this morning to see a candidate sign removed from our property. To the person(s) who did this, your behaviour is really quite “petty”. I repeat this is a province with “free speech”. I much would have preferred if the individual(s) had knocked on our door to have a mature discussion about the issues. Instead they chose to remove the sign in the dark of night. Not cool! If everyone

agreed on every issue in life individuals, villages, provinces and countries would not grow. I am open to discussing issues, this is how we develop and expand our knowledge. But removing a candidate’s sign does nothing. After this latest incident (yes there were several earlier ones!), I am obligated to send this to the editors of the local newspapers. Sheila Dorward

oxygen making it a good choice for the bedroom. Another excellent house plant for cleaning the air is the money plant. It prefers to clean the volatile organic c o m p o u n d s fr o m t h e a ir, s u c h a s those that gas off from wall paint, laminate flooring, vinyl plank flooring and carpets. The leaves are toxic for children, dogs and cats, so take that into consideration before adding it to your home. A golden pothos is a vine plant that is good placed near the exit door to the garage, as it can clean the air of the toxins that may come in from the exhaust. Another plant to consider is the spider plant, which looks great in a hanging pot. The peace lily consists of green foliage with slender white lily type flowers. It removes indoor air pollutants

from electronics, future and cleaning supplies. It only needs to be watered every 4 or 5 days. The next plant is one of my favourites, although it does take up more room than most plants. It is the palm tree, specifically the palms known as Areca, Butterfly or Bamboo palm. In addition to working as an air purifier, eliminating toxins in the air and releasing oxygen, it also is a natural humidifier. It releases approximately one liter of water a day into the air, making it perfect for our dry air, or for those with difficulty breathing. For optimal indoor air quality, there are a couple of different recommendations. One is to have six plants per person, and the other is to have one plant per 100 square feet of space. Plants are also a great way to clean the air in your work environment.

MARWAYNE JUBILEE SCHOOL Is now Accepting REGISTRATIONS for KINDERGARTEN for the 2019-2020 School Year.

This is open to students who will be 5 years old on or before March 1, 2020.

closes it’s current season with

Kat Danser & The Tall Tales

REGISTRATION MEETING will be held at MARWAYNE JUBILEE SCHOOL LIBRARY

Saturday, April 13th 8:00 PM

Thursday, April 11, 2019 @ 7:00pm For further information please contact Sandra Beres – Principal at Marwayne Jubilee School (847-3930) Please bring your child’s birth certificate.

Vermilion Legion Hall Tickets $20/Adults, Students $10 available @ Vermilion Credit Union and at the door

Open Potluck 6:15 PM Bring a dish to share, plates & cutlery

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Craig Baird Columnist

Before there was ever a Vermilion, there were many homesteaders living in the area and when the railway came through, those settlers wanted to create a community. In 1902, when land sur veyors came through looking for the best route for the CNR, they began to set up stations along the track. This was how the very small community of Borradaile appeared on the prairie. Named after Borradaile in Scotland, which itself was named for Bonnie Prince Charlie, some say but others said it was named for Borrowdale, England, which means ‘valley with a fort’ in old Norse. Some also say it was named for Lord Borradaile of England. W h o eve r i t wa s n a m e d fo r, t h e little community quickly had a post of fice with Frank Leslie ser ving as

A Brief History of Borradaile

the first postmaster, followed by Harry Armstrong, Joe Walsh, Laura Walsh and Lute Ketchum. By 1906, Borradaile had a newspaper called The Signal, which was owned and edited by William Cameron. Cameron was one of the individuals who were present at the Battle of Frog Lake, for which he wrote a book about. S ever al fam ili e s woul d m ove to the Borradaile area over the next two decades. Unfor tunately, with other communities growing up faster and with more ser vices, the days were numbered for Borradaile, which would see its post office close in the mid1940s. Prior to this, in 1939, an oil well was dug that would produce oil for the area for many years. A second well was soon dug and in 1940, Western Drillers drilled a well just north of the first one. In 1941, the government made a grant of $500,000 to the Canadian National Railway to dig 50 wells in the same area in order to obtain oil for locomotives. In

all, 42 wells were dug, and a scrubbing plant was built. This plant took the sand and water out of the oil to make it useable for the locomotives. The wells also contributed to the war effort. W i t h t h e e n d of t h e S e c o n d World War, heavy crude was not in demand anymore and the wells were becoming too expensive to operate. The cost of shipping oil to Lloydminster was no longer making the enterprise profitable and the scrubbing plant was torn down. The wells were abandoned, and the oil field died in the early 1950s. Suggestions for columns o r q u e s t i o n s? E- m a i l Cr a i g at crwbaird@gmail.com. Listen to his podcast by searching for “Canadian History Ehx” on your podcast platform. Find his show on YouTube by searching for “Canadian History Ehx”. Information for this column Photo submitted comes from Bowtell Tales.

Common Signs Of Stress

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In toug h times we c an be m ore vulnerable to stress, worry, anxiety and depression. It’s important to take care of ourselves. Tough times don’t last. Tough people do. At some point in our lives we all face tough times and we can be impacted directly or indirectly by such things as financial pressures or unexpected problems like what many Alberta farmers are facing with crop or livestock issues. Remember, it’s normal to feel stress from time to time in everyday life. Everyone who goes through stressful events

can be affected in some way. Some• Sweating and sweaty palms. times these stress reactions may not • Upset stomach, nausea, or diarappear for weeks or months following rhea. an event. It is important to watch for You also may notice signs of stress in warning signs. your thinking, behaviour, or mood. You The warning signs of stress can be may: physical or emotional. Some people call • Become irritable and intolerant of this “storing” stress in the body (physieven minor disturbances. cal) or in the mind (emotional). • Feel irritated or frustrated, lose C o m m o n p hys i c a l sy m pto m s of your temper more often, and yell at stress include: others for no reason. • Rapid heartbeat. • Feel jumpy or exhausted all the • Headache. time. • Stiff neck and/or tight shoulders. • Find it hard to concentrate or focus • Backache. on tasks. • Rapid breathing. • Worry too much about insignificant

things. • Doubt your ability to do things. • Imagine negative, worrisome, or terrifying scenes. • Feel you are missing opportunities because you cannot act quickly. It’s important to recognize signs of stress and know how to cope. Stress relief is different for each person. For some ideas to see which ones work for you visit: My Health Alberta at www. myhealth.alberta.ca and search managing stress. If you are finding you are not coping well, contact Health Link at 811 to find help near you.

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4 Ways To Get Your Outdoor Living Space Ready For Summer Once the warmer weather arrives, it’s time to set up your outdoor living s p ac e fo r t h e s e a s o n. B u t b efo r e you bring out the patio furniture, you should attend to these four tasks. • Wash your windows. Clean the frames and glass, and don’t forget to give the screens a scrub as well. You should also ins pe c t the c aulk ing around yo u r w i n d ow s a n d d o o r s . I f there are any cracks, apply new caulking • Get your deck ready. Clean your patio or deck and check for loose boards or any thing else that looks like it needs to be fixed. Make repairs, then sand and seal wood surfaces.

• Examine exterior sur faces. Inspect your siding for damage and ensure your foundation is free of cracks that might have formed over the winter. If you see any peeling paint on your s h u t te r s o r w i n d ow fr a m e s , make plans to have them painted. • Inspect your barbecue. Look out for signs of damage. Clear off spider webs, clean the grill and make sure animals haven’t nibbled on the gas line. Once you’re done with the above, it’s time to set up your outdoor furniture. Give chairs, tables and loungers a good cleaning, then sit back, relax and enjoy soaking up the sun.

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Six Volunteer Jobs You Can Do Online Virtual volunteering is a great option for anyone who wants to lend a helping hand without having to leave their home. Here are six unique and interesting stay-at-home volunteer opportunities. 1. Raise money for cancer. Participate in online fundraising for cancer research by partaking in a virtual relay race inside a large, user-built 3D virtual world. Visit cancer.org/involved/volunteer/ society-second-life.html. 2. Assist the blind. Download the app Be My Eyes to help blind people accomplish everyday tasks. You’ll help out by lending your eyesight via live video call.

3. Educate the impoverished. If you’re adept in finance or technology, you can help people in thirdworld countries rise out of poverty by passing on your knowledge and skills. Visit rhah.org. 4. Provide emotional support. Engage in supportive conversations with people going through hard times. Visit 7cups.com. 5. Translate. If you’re bilingual and have a knack for writing, volunteer to write translations for humanitarian and development projects. Visit translatorswithoutborders. org. 6. Transcribe historical documents. Help the Smithsonian

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If none of these opportunities speak to you, there are plenty of other ones available. Sites like volunteermatch.org and onlinevolunteering. org (a UN initiative) are great places to start.

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK April 7 – 13

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Become A Volunteer By Asking These 5 Questions National Volunteer Week takes place this year from April 7 to 13 and the designated theme is The Volunteer Factor — Lifting Communities. Without a doubt, Canada’s roughly 12.7 million volunteers are helping communities throughout the country and National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to acknowledge their contributions. It’s also an ideal moment to begin lending a helping hand yourself. If you’re keen to lift up your own community by volunteering, here’s how to get started by asking yourself the five W’s: who, what, where, when and why. 1. Who? Ask yourself who you’d like to help. It could be homeless people, refugees, children, animals, senior citizens or those who have a disability. Alternatively, you can ask yourself who you are and how your unique skillset could be of service to your community. If you’re an accountant, you could volunteer to help a local charity balance their books. If you’re

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LOCAL NEWS

Upcoming Folk Club

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Vermilion Folk Club will be hosting Kat Danser & the Tall Tales at the Vermilion Legion on April 13, at 8 p.m. According to http://www.katdanser. com/, Kat Danser’s music is a steel belted radial easily flexing between a dusty gravel road and a fresh coat of asphalt. Her Bio states, “True to her Polish-Gypsy heritage, Danser is in perpetual motion and her swampy

roots and blues style is a fine-tuned refle c tion of life lessons from the road. Edmonton’s Kat Danser doesn’t just play the blues - she studies it, lives it, breathes it and elevates it from sweat y, smok y beer joints to elegant centre stage in the finest of concert halls. Her sweet vocals, lyrical genius, and instrumental prowess beautifully combine with her sharp wit and commanding stage presence to deliver unfailingly memorable live performances.”

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J u n o - a w a r d w i n n i n g p r o d u c e r, S teve D aws o n, c o l l a b o r ate d w i t h Danser on her highly energetic new album, ‘Goin’ Gone’. A graduate student at the University of Alberta, Danser has officially become Dr. Kat Danser with her PhD i n Et h n o m u s i c o l o g y. To u r i n g t h e nation performing, Danser has won an Ambassador of the Blues Award from the Blues Underground Network, an International Blues Competition’s Best Independent Blues Album, as

well as being voted to have made o n e o f t h e To p 5 R o o t s & B l u e s A l b u m s o f 2 014 by C B C R a d i o & t h e B l u e s U n d e r g r o u n d N e t wo r k . Tickets for the show are $20, or $10 for students and are available at the Vermilion Credit Union, or at the door. If you’re into pot-lucking, you can join the optional potluck supper at 6:15 p.m. before the concert by bringing a dish to share as well as your own plate/cutlery, and enjoy the community of great tastes!

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VES Book Fair Vermilion Elementary School hosted a Scholastic Book Fair from April 2 - 8 to raise funds for more library books. Through the Accelerated Reading program this year, Grade 2 - 6 students were able to take part in a promotion earning Book Fair Bucks. Librarian, Mrs. MacMillan said, “The children always like the selection of books, posters, and school tools. This year there was a lot of products for hands-on learning and journals to encourage students to write stories.”

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T h e Ve r m i l i o n C h a m b e r of Commerce will be hosting an All Candidates Forum on Aril 9, at St. Jerome’s School, at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and a political discussion will be held with guests

Marina Howorko enjoyed browsing the books on April 3, at Vermilion Elementary School’s Book Fair. Photo Angela Mouly

A selection of posters at the Scholastic Book Fair in Vermilion. Photo Linda Hilkewich

Upcoming Provincial Election having the opportunity to learn more about the candidates. According to www.elections.ab.ca, candidates for the Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright Constituency include Ryan Clar ke -Alber t a NDP, Ro ber t McFadzean-Independent, Jim McKinnon - Freed om Conser vative Par t y,

Craig G. Peterson-Alberta Party, Garth Rowswell United Conservative Party, and Kelly Zeleny-Alberta Advantage Party. Albertans will be called to the polls on April 16, to vote in the upcoming election. Polling stations on Election Day will include the Vermilion Senior

Centre, the Wainwright Communiplex, and Queen Elizabeth School in Lloydminster all from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Advanced polls will take place April 9 - 13, from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Vermilion Elks Hall, Wainwright Communiplex, and Lloydminster Returning Office.

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APPRECIATING OUR FARMERS & RANCHERS

How Does Crop Insurance Work?

Crop insurance offers farmers financial protection in case of lost crops due to natural disasters or lost profits caused by sudden fluctuations in the market. This type of insurance is subsidized by the federal government and is available for purchase to all agricultural producers. Crop insurance usually falls into two general categories: crop-yield insurance and crop-revenue insurance. Crop-yield insurance goes into effect when crop yield is adversely affected by bad weather conditions or natural disasters like hail, flooding or forest fires. If your

yield falls below the guaranteed level, the enacted by each province. This insur- government and is currently in use by insurance company will reimburse you for ance is heavily subsidized by the federal over 100,000 farmers nationwide. your financial loss. Crop-revenue insurance applies when farmers suffer a loss of revenue due to declines in price for the crops in question. With this type of insurance, you can make sure you don’t take a loss in profit during a bad market year. In Canada, an all-risk crop insurance program is available to Canadian farmers for a variety of major cash crops under the federal Crop Insurance Act of 1959 and through complementary legislation Photo submitted

The Importance Of Preventing Pesticide Drift

Pesticide drift occurs when spray droplets or dust particles from agricultural pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides and fungicides, are blown from the area of application to an unintended site. Drift can happen either during application, when droplets or dust from the pesticide travel away from the target area (particle drift), or after application, when some of the chemicals become vapours and are carried away from the site (vapour drift). Pe s t i c i d e d r i f t ex p o s e s p e o p l e, animals, plants and personal property to harmful chemicals that can have damaging effects. For starters, it poses health risks to people and pets when pesticide sprays and dust drift from farms to nearby homes, schools and parks.

It also endangers wildlife and plants lines to contain pesticides to your farm. contaminating the environment, wastif pesticide drift starts to pollute natuIf you take the time to limit and prevent ing valuable products and endangering ral habitats and water sources. Addi- pesticide drift on your farm, you’ll avoid the health of nearby communities. tionally, herbicide drift from one field to another can damage crops that may be more susceptible to the chemicals. Tips for prevention Here are a few guidelines for limiting and preventing drift when applying pesticides and herbicides to your crops: Read the product label carefully to learn how to minimize risk and exposure . Adjust your nozzle and pressure to make bigger droplets, which are less likely to drift in the wind. Apply pesticides during calm weather conditions; high winds and fog increase the possibility of drift. Direct sprays away from property Photo submitted

Power Your Barn With Solar Energy

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION AND SEED PICK UP DAY Tuesday, April 16 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Richardson Pioneer Vermilion 3902 - 47 Avenue Meet with supplier representatives and both the Richardson Vermilion team and the Richardson Lavoy grain merchant team. Lunch will be provided.

M a ny b a r n s a r e c o n s t r u c t e d i n remote areas of f the major p ower lines, making it difficult and costly to get electricity. Never theless, many farmers still need a power source for seeing at night and carrying out operations involving electrically-powered machines and tools. One source of power for barns that’s increasingly appealing to farmers is solar energy. More and more people are choosing to install photovoltaic (PV) systems to power their homes and businesses, and solar panels are a particularly good choice for barns and other agricultural outbuildings that are located off the main power grid. A

PV system on the roof of a barn can generate more than enough energy to power all its operations. Although the initial installation cost of a PV system can be steep, in the long run, having a solar-powered barn is much less costly than building a new utility line, paying monthly energy bills or powering the barn using generators. Plus, in some cases, extra solar energy generated can be sold back to the grid for a profit. If you’d like to have electricity in your barn without having to pay utility bills, consider making the environmentally friendly and cost-effective choice to invest in a solar-powered barn.

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PIONEER FOR THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SEED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND IS USED UNDER LICENSE BY THE UNAFFILIATED COMPANY RICHARDSON PIONEER LIMITED.

“Cash Rent” Crop & Cattle share considered Please contact Scott 780-853-7895 or Krista at 780-853-1025

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April 9, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice

Cowboy And Cow Horse Competition

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Canadian Ranch Roping Association hosted a Cowboy and Cow Horse Competition at Lakeland College in Vermilion on April 5 - 7. Competitors worked together heading and heeling designated animals as calmly and efficiently as possible like they would out in the pasture. A Ranch

Rodeo was held on April 5, and Dean of Agricultural Sciences, Josie Van Lent said, “It’s great to see a super turnout with a lot of alumni and community members participating.” Sor ting and doctoring continued throughout the weekend. Lakeland College has been hosting similar events for the past 17 years, and brought back this event per student request.

AGRICULTURE SERVICES TECHNICIAN (Permanent Full Time)

Join our Ag team and be a key part of a wide variety of programs and services focused on agriculture sustainability. The Agriculture Services Technician will report to the Director of Ag and Environment, be an appointed Pest Control Inspector, Weed Inspector, and provide leadership for seasonal vegetation, weed and pest control and support for agricultural extension services, sustainable agriculture initiatives and support programs.  Assist the municipal Vegetation Management Program to ensure weed and brush control work and enforcement is done according to Provincial Acts, Municipal policy and Service Levels. This involves a high level of competence in herbicide selection and application, equipment calibration, and recordkeeping.  Coordinate and deliver Agriculture Extension activities to promote sustainable agriculture management practices, partner with outside agencies in the delivery of programs and events, and promote an understanding of BMP opportunities (water management, energy eﬃciency, carbon credits, grazing, integrated crop, manure and nutrient management).  Assist with Ag Pest management and the Rat and Rabies Control programs.  Promote agriculture sustainability including the Environmental Farm Plan program, CAP and the Ag Plastics Recycling Program

Key qualifications include a post-secondary education in agriculture or environment science and previous experience with municipal agriculture programs, along with an agricultural background. Other assets are:  Professional manner with ability to communicate effectively  Ability to do moderate physical labour  Have a valid Class 5 AB Driver’s License and acceptable driver’s abstract  Have or able to obtain an Alberta Pesticide Applicators Certificate  Interest/experience in sustainable agriculture  Strong capabilities with computers, MS Office programs, email A competitive wage is available. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and drivers abstract. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications clearly marked: “CONFIDENTIAL – Agriculture Services Technician” can be submitted by APRIL 12, 2019 to: Human Resource Manager, County of Vermilion River 4912 – 50 Avenue, Box 69 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Email: hr@county24.com

The Cowboy and Cow Horse Competition in Vermilion on April 5. Photos Angela Mouly

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PAYROLL & BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR

Lloydminster Catholic School Division is seeking a qualified, independent Payroll and Benefits Administrator. This position is 30 hours per week, schedule flexible based on payroll cut off dates. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Payroll and Benefits Administrator will be responsible for the administration and processing of division wide support payroll and group benefits, calculating monthly pay adjustments as well as retro pay increases, processing timesheets, processing ROE’s and T4’s as well as performing monthly reconciliations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Ability to understand legislation as it relates to payroll related duties • Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral • Must be self-directed, task and goal oriented • Ability to prioritize multiple demands and effectively manage time • Ability to perform meticulous and accurate data entry and calculation tasks • Possess strong organization skills and the ability to work independently • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and maintain staff privacy

REQUIRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

Do you have a creative flair? Birthdays and celebrations are important times for building memories! Candidates who are organized and ready to deliver great customer experiences - please apply! 24-40 hours/week -mornings preferred. Contact Mike Gaudet at Vermilion Food Store.

• Completion of post secondary courses in accounting or payroll management would be considered an asset • Minimum of three (3) years post secondary office education is required • Minimum of three (3) years payroll experience in a medium to large sized organization • Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or equivalent designation preferred • Knowledge of applicable legislation governing payroll and related employee deductions • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices We offer competitive wages and benefits including; health, dental, vision, employee family assistance plan, MEPP pension, etc. Please forward resumé with experience, qualifications and references to the undersigned. A RCMP Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector check is a requirement for employment. Applications will be considered until April 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm or until a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mrs. Melanie Stelmaschuk Chief Financial Officer Lloydminster Catholic School Division 6611B – 39 Street, Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 2Z4 Phone: (780) 808-8585 Email: wskoretz@lcsd.ca

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The Vermilion Voice | April 9, 2019

AWNA BLANKET AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AUCTIONS FARMLAND - Thorhild, AB. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, May 1 in Edmonton. 159.88 +/Title Acres, $2900 Surface Lease Revenue. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. 5 PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE - Cremona, AB. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, May 1 in Edmonton. 2 Parcels of Farmland - 306.59 +/- Title Acres & $3700 SLR. Residential acreage - 6.1 +/- title acres w/ 1106 +/- sq ft home. Residential acreage 3.32 +/ - title acres. Grazing lease - 640 +/- title acres, 117 AUM. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd.; rbauction. com/realestate. MOBILE HOME - Jarvie, AB. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, May 1 in Edmonton. 648 +/- sq ft modular home, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Alex Ginda: 587.983.8757; rbauction.com/realestate. UNRESERVED AUCTION FOR THE PROTSCH’S. Tuesday, April 23 - Clandonald, AB. Ph: 780-8532611 or 780-853-1045. 2012 Versatile 400 Tractor; *2004 JD 7520; *JD 670 Combine; *Flexicoil 51’ Drill; *Vertec 5500; *NH 8040 c/w 2 Headers; *Cattle Equip; *Very clean, full lineup. View online www.prodaniukauctions.com.

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FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942. HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. CERTIFIED SEED. Wheat - CDC Go, Go Early, CDC Landmark, CDC Utmost, Pintail. Oats - AC Juniper, AC Morgan, AC Mustang, CS Camden, Derby, SO1 Super Oat. Barley - AC Rosser, Busby, Cerveza, CDC Austenson, CDC Copeland, CDC Maverick, Sundre. Very Early Yellow Pea. Forage Peas. Polish Canola. Spring Triticale. mastinseeds.com. 403-556-2609.

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VOICE CLASSIFIEDS AND CAREERS BED FOR SALE Tempur -Pedic Double Electric Adjustable Bed. Wireless remote, like new condition, paid $4,000 will sell for $1,500 OBO. Phone Alison at 780-853-5223 if interested. FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE MINT 1998 AGCO STAR 360 HP - N14 CUMMINS tractor, radial tires, mint Leon 4 - way dozer, less than 1600 hours. $115,000.00 OBO call 780-581-5600. GIVE AWAY Do you have give aways? Until further notice The Vermilion Voice will run your ad for FREE. Call 780-8536305 or email vermilionvoice@gmail.com SERVICES

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Derwent Golden Age Club 10 AM - 4 PM

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Are you an hardy, energetic and enthusiastic Do you enjoy working with computers? Are extremely winter fine stem, and excellent disease resistance. East Central Alberta Catholic School Division #16 invites applications for the position Selling TruckIfTractors; Super Grain, Bulker, Gravel & Deck team player who is excited to learn new you tech savvy? so then weB want to hear Farmer Direct, we grow what we sell. of Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) at School of Hope in Vermilion, Trailers; Construction Equipment; Pickups; things? If so, then we want to hear from from you. Northern Lights LibraryForklifts; System is FREE SHIPPING in Alberta south of Highway 16 on orders over 2200 lbs. Plus Much More! For more details visit www.ClubBid.com Alberta you! The Northern Lights Library System currently looking for a full-time Summer (NLLS) is currently looking for a full-time Call 403-634-1643 Student to assist the I.T. Department. Summer Student to assist with our day to Your responsibilities may include but not be day operations. limited to: Your responsibilities may include but not • Taking inventory be limited to: • Installing operating systems and software • Receptionist and Clerk duties • Creating/updating maintenance • Delivery Driver for Interlibrary Loan documents service • Assisting on site visits • IT duties

There are two (2) full time positions commencing May 6, 2019 and ending on August 23, 2019. Salary is $15.00/hour for 7 hours per day. An eligible STEP student has attended a high school or a post-secondary institution in 2018-19 Academic Year and is returning to school full time in the following year (no later than November 1, 2019. For more guidelines please view the STEP guidelines found on the Alberta Government site. Individuals with the following skills, characteristics and interests are encouraged to apply:

• Pop-up library service on Reserve

• Ability to use a variety of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office

• Assisting with Summer Reading Program

• Focus on accuracy and data entry and management

• Supporting where needed to cover staﬀ holidays and increased summer workload A Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License or equivalent with a clean record is required. The work atmosphere at NLLS is fun, fast paced and dynamic. We value creativity, a strong work ethic, and a sense of humor. Closing date for this position is April 26, 2019. Interested parties should submit a cover letter and resume, including the names of three references, to:

Julie Walker Northern Lights Library System Postal Bag 8, Elk Point, AB T0A 1A0 Email: jwalker@nlls.ab.ca We thank all candidates for their applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other office personnel in a busy office • Ability to work independently at times with minimal supervision Interested applicants can send their application, including a covering letter and your resume with three references (please include email addresses) including the name of your last supervisor to: Board Executive Secretary East Central Alberta Catholic Schools 1018 – 1st Avenue Wainwright, AB T9W 1G9 Fax: (780) 842-5322 Email: reception@ecacs16.ab.ca The closing date for this position is April 26, 2019. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Vermilion Voice | April 9, 2019

SCHOOL NEWS Raynette Schroeder Submitted

We have started our Spring Fundraiser and will be selling hanging baskets and plants until April 30. Plant delivery will be on May 30. You can find an order form on our website or stop by the school to pick one up if you would like to support our Students’ Union Pirate Crews. 2019 Yearbooks are also available for preorder. You can also find the order form on our website. Report Cards went out on Monday this week.

ROTARY GARAGE SALE

THURS & FRI, APRIL 11 & 12 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 13 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Vermilion Curling Rink, West Door Vermilion Fairgrounds Still accepting donations at the Vermilion Curling Rink, West Door

MON & TUES APRIL 8 & 9 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. For inquiries, please contact Brenda 780-853-7861

JR Robson School News

Monday April 29 is our last Parent Advisory Council meeting for the year at 7 p.m. There was good discussion at the March meeting about technology and the future of it in education. School counsellors are busy registering high school students for the 201920 school year. It is very important that students make course selections very carefully as this significantly influences how the timetable will be built. The biggest priority in building a timetable is trying to ensure that each student gets all the require core courses they request. While some students will end up with unbalanced schedules, understand that

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this is not a driving force in building or changing the timetable. Often minor adjustments can be made, but with trying to offer the amount of in-class courses we do with a very limited number of teaching staff, there are many challenges when building the timetable. Thus priorities are established prior to its construction and adhered to. Students will participate in the Student Vote election at JR Robson School the day before the Alberta provincial election (April 15). Parents are encouraged to discuss the election at home so that students are engaged with politics and can make an informed vote! For more information on Student Vote, visit www. studentvote.ca For Grade 12 students looking for

scholarship applications - please check on our school website. Use the white first place ribbon on the Home page to access all of the scholarships we are aware of at http://jrrobson.btps.ca/ We will be host to the 8th Annual BTPS Superintendent’s Public Speaking Competition on April 18 which will be held in the Learning Commons in the morning. Parents and guests are welcome to attend. Speeches will also be live streamed. Important Dates: Apr. 17: Parent / Teacher Interviews, Apr. 18: 8th Annual BTPS, Superintendent’s Public Speaking Competition held at JRR, Apr. 19: Good Friday – no school Apr. 22-26: Easter Break – no school, May 7: Mental Health Art Gala.

MINOR HOCKEY Special Spring Meeting

April 16, 2019 7:00 pm Upstairs in the

Vermilion Stadium

All proceeds support local projects First $5000 donated to St Jerome’s Inclusive Playground

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BOOKS FOR BELIZE FARM PROPERTY FOR SALE BY TENDER The Property located in the County of Vermilion River, Alberta, described as being North East Section 22 Township 49 Range 3 Meridian 4, and is located 6 miles south of Kitscoty. There are 135 cultivated acres of land on the quarter. CONDITIONS OF TENDER: 1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property. Any questions regarding the property can be made to Kevin Jack at 780-870-3328. 2. A deposit of $10,000.00 is to accompany a tender.

5. The balance of the accepted tender must be paid on or before May 22, 2019, the date of closing, or evidence provided that the purchase funds will be available under conditions acceptable to the Vendor. If the balance of the purchase price is not paid by the possession date or under such acceptable conditions, the deposit paid shall be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. 6. Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “JACK TENDER FILE NO. 3528.1” to be accompanied by a certified cheque, bank draft or solicitor’s trust cheque payable to Kindrachuk Law Office for $10,000.00.Please include with the Tender your full name, phone number, address and email address (if applicable). Tenders will close at 12:00 Noon on Monday April 22, 2019, and Tenders will be received by: KINDRACHUK LAW OFFICE c/o Marty Kindrachuk 5014- 48 Street, 2nd Floor Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 0H8

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Due To Overwhelming Success, We Are Starting A Third Sea-can!

Accepting generous donations of: Children & Youth Books, School Supplies, Teacher Resources, Looseleaf Paper, Printer Paper are priority. Please no encyclopedias, magazines or textbooks

Recycle Your Copy Paper Boxes Drop donations off at Vermilion Voice Office - 5006 - 50 Ave Proud Supporter of Vermilion Rotary

3. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. 4. The bidder(s) whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an Agreement for Sale covering the terms and conditions of the sale (including G.S.T. payable by the Purchaser or the Purchaser shall self-assess for G.S.T.). Deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.

PET OF THE WEEK Diamond is a cute, playful, big ball of dog fluff that has an insane amount of energy and is looking for an active family that will burn that energy off with her. We think Diamond would love the life of a farm where she can run as fast as she can and look over her land when she’s ready to calm down for the day. Diamond is more than ready for her new forever family that will teach her all the tricks and manners a dog needs. If Diamond sounds like the lady for you, then come on down to the SPCA and meet her today.

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BUSINESS CARDS

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VERMILION AND AREA BUSINESSES McMinis & Company

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Alan McMinis, CPA, CGA Patricia Hanson, CPA, CGA Robert B Ernst, CPA, CA 5135 50th Avenue VERMILION, AB T9X 1A8 Phone: (780) 853-2922 Fax: (780) 853-2707 Email: emailus@mcminis.ca

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VERMILION AND AREA HOME BUSINESSES Vermilion Breeders Co-op

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The Vermilion Voice | April 9, 2019

SCHOOL NEWS Margaret McCormack Submitted

G r a d e f o u r t o 12 students started practicing for St. Jeromeâ€™s Annual Gymnastics Day last week. This year Gymnastics Day will be held during the afternoon of Thursday, April 18. Gymnastics Day sees the three houses, Cartier, Fraser and Mackenzie, battle for bragging rights, as they entertain family, friends and alumni with their military-like Swedish Drill routines, spectacular Pyramids and amazing individual routines and skills. Good luck to all of our students as they

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prepare for this exciting day. â€œLight It Up Blueâ€? for Autism Awareness Day was honoured at St. Jeromeâ€™s on Tuesday, April 2. Students and staff learned about autism through books, artwork and by wearing blue. Our graduating Spartans extend a big thank you to the Knights of Columbus and to everyone who attended our pancake breakfast fundraiser on March 31. It was a huge success! The grade three students designed and created a multitude of musical instruments as they study the topic of â€œSoundâ€? in science. Using empty kleenex boxes, paper towel rolls, coffee cans, plastic

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cups, straws, elastics, a lot of tape and hot glue, amazing instruments were made. Students had to draw their creations and describe how sound was made using them. The grade three class might even take their band on the road. We have a very busy two weeks ahead of us at St. Jeromeâ€™s. On Thursday, April 11 grade three to nine students will be taking part in â€œThe Stations of the Crossâ€? at Holy Name Parish. On Friday, April 12 the elementary students will have a busy day with the April Happigrams Celebration taking place at 9:30 am. In the afternoon at 12:45 pm students will be taking part in the â€œJump Rope for Heartâ€? event. Elementary grades will take turns skipping for an hour. Students should have their Jump Rope

envelopes in by Wednesday, April 10. Middle level and High School students will receive Report Cards on Friday, April 12. Parent/Teacher Interviews for High School and Middle Level will take place on Tuesday, April 16 from 3:30 - 8:30 pm. The Spartan badminton teams have a busy week with the â€œHighway 16 Championshipsâ€? taking place on Tuesday, April 9 and ECACS Championships on Wednesday, April 10 for the Jr. High Team. The Sr. High team will participate in Districts on Tuesday, April 16. Good Luck to all of our athletes as they represent St. Jeromeâ€™s at these tournaments. Easter Holidays will take place from Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 28. We hope all families will have a blessed and renewing holiday.

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SCHOOL NEWS Vermilion Elementary School News

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On April 3 we had our assembly and it was also Wear Bling Day. Cale read our land acknowledgement, and then Ms. King directed the singing of the VES song. Mrs. Joa informed us that all of our northern birthday boxes made it to their destinations. Mr. Moses pointed out that this month’s virtue is Self Control, and Taylor M. won the virtue draw. Mrs. Moses also gave us the heads up that on April 18, we will have a nutritious breakfast for the students and staff, with turkey sausage, scrambled eggs, whole wheat pancakes with blueberries, fruit, and milk. All Grade 2 students got up and read an Arctic animal fact to us and the Grade 1 students read their spring sentences paired with their spring drawings shown on the big screen. Fat Cat was here. Mrs. Tomkins informed us that our March AR total was 2297 points, to make the total to date 15 672 points. Congratulations to readers of the month - Kalen Garnett and Jada Sanford, and honorable mention to 2B and 4A for their amazing point totals for March. Parent teacher interviews were held on April 4. Thank you to all parents who came out to meet with the teachers. The Spring Concert will be held on April 12 from 12 -1 p.m. in the school gym. The concert will go in order from youngest to oldest students, so Kindergarten

will start and Grade 6 will be last, with a final song at the end of the concert that involves students from K-6. Please come out and enjoy the music. Grade 3 classes are learning about global citizenship. They will be holding a hat day after Easter for the whole school to raise funds for an organization called KIVA. For $1.00, students can wear a hat and all proceeds will go towards helping those in need within this organization. This year, we had Mr. Anhorn and Mrs. Seymour coaching the junior girls’ basketball team at JR Robson. Ms. To, the art teacher from JR Robson, is also currently helping Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Doherty with art club at VES. In order to keep building the bridge between VES and JR Robson, we have an awesome opportunity for our Grade 6 students starting in September 2019. Any VES Grade 6 student who wishes to play volleyball or basketball will have the opportunity to join the JR Robson Marauders teams next year. If they decide they want to stay at VES that would be available for them as well. We have talked to our current Grade 5 students, and they are very excited about this opportunity. We also recognize this as just one way that our students will visit the school, ensuring an even smoother transition into junior high. If you have any questions, please contact the school. VES yearbooks are available for order from April 1-30. If you would like to order

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a copy please watch for order forms going home this week or there is one attached to this newsletter. The price per book is $20 and they will be delivered in September. Dates to Remember: April 1-30 – Yearbook Sales; April 10 – Raffle Fundraiser Draw; April 12 – Spring Concert from 12:00-1:00; April 18 – School Wide Breakfast; April 19-28 – Easter Break; May 3 – VES Annual Breakfast from 7:30-9:00; May 8 –Grade 6 LA PAT Part 1. Taylor winning the virtue ball. Photo submitted

UPCOMING AUCTIONS Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Land to Sell at 1:00 p.m.

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The Vermilion Curling Club would like to thank all of those you have been a part of the curling season this year. Thank you to the members, sponsors and volunteers. A big thank you to Rick the Icemaker, Nicole and staff for bartending, Christine and Roy for janitorial, and Snelgroves for many years of helping with ice removal. We look forward to seeing everyone for another curling season starting up the first week in November. Wishing you a fun and safe summer. See you in November!

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LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The SE 19-52-3-4 is offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions in the existing certificate of title. This property is situated four miles west and one mile south of Marwayne. There are 155 cultivated acres of land on the fully fenced quarter. Further information can be provided by contacting Todd Barnett at 780-871-1259. Tenders must be made in writing accompanied by certified cheque for 10% of the amount of the tender price, as a deposit, payable to WHEAT KENYON LLP, IN TRUST and identified TENDER FILE No. 14000. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. In the event of acceptance, the successful tenderer will be notified on or before April 15, 2019, and the unsuccessful tender deposits will be returned. Tenders must be unconditional and the balance payable no later than thirty days after acceptance by the owners. If the successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after the acceptance of his tender, the deposit shall be forfeited. Tenders will be received until 12 o’clock noon on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at: Wheat Kenyon LLP 5042 - 49th Avenue Vermilion, Alberta T9X 1B7

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THANK YOU to everyone who took part. Last year we received a total of 42 calls and served 39 families and individuals. The first 3 months of 2019, there have been 17calls, and served 13. Other calls received were redirected..

THANK YOU TO: Daines and Daubney • Anthonys Grill • Karens Klasssic Kuts Dr. Joe [dentist] • Alberta Treasury Branch • Branded • Shoppers Drug Mart MACKS Kids Clothing • Mau Lams • Studio on Main • Winks • Rona College Park Motors • Fountain Tire • Integra Tire • Vermilion Truck Wash Vermilion Elementary School • UFA • SOLO Liquor • Innisfree Treasury Branch Islay Post Office and Hospital • Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Rural Roots Florist • Vermilion Paint • CIBC Bank • TD Bank • The Red Brick Scotiabank • Uniquely U • Longs Value Drugs Store • McDonald's Family Foods Toma/Shelleys Window Coverings • Striker Lanes • Co-op Gas Bar NAPA Auto Parts • Eagles Nest Grill • Sammys Family Restaurant • Xtatic Hair Mainstreet Hardware • Vermilion RCMP and VICTIM SERVICES Vermilion Shell • Nicks Family Restaurant • Derwent Pizza The Vermilion Voice • Anglican Church Congregation • Cornerstone Co-op The Dollar Store With More • Pet Boutique and Spa • Mainstreet Eye Clinic Hubkins • Christina’s Home Furnishings • Vermilion Credit Union Vermilion Jewellers • Lighten Up • Shirleys Hair Salon • Midwest Auto Vermilion Chrysler • Riverside Hair • Lorraines Liquor Store Vermilion Liquor Store • Webb’s Ford • Boston Pizza Clandonald Country Grocery • The Vermilion Health Unit

The Volunteers helpers during the event.: The Vermilion Outreach Students and staff who distributed and picked up banks and boxes, The wonderful volunteer drivers and packers: Barb, Joann, Ann, Bobbie Jo, Kathy, Leslie, Ray, Dean and Rita, Dot and Jerry, Lorna, Joanne, Lyle, Angela, Janice, Linda, Larry and Sara. Please forgive us if we missed anyone.

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2019 Denham’s Ram Tough CPCA Finals Tarp Sale A Success

Lloydminster Exhibition The Lloydminster Exhibition CPCA C h u c k wag o n Fi n a l s c o m m i t te e i s pleased to announce that our Denham’s Ram Tough CPCA Finals Tarp Sale on April 2nd was an absolute success! There were a total of 22 wagons sold, which grossed $232,500.00 with an overall average of $10,568.00 which is a considerable increased gross and average over last year. The highest selling wagon was Barry Hodgson to Border Tribal Council for $27,000. The Top 10 Club consists of the highest bidders from the sale which grants many additional promotional benefits to the buyer. The

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2019 Top 10 Club will be released once all calculations are tabulated. As indicated by the sales results, the number of new buyers and the attendance at the Denham’s Ram Tough CPCA Tarp Sale, the sport of Chuckwagon racing is alive and well in our area. Join in the fun of Wagon Week August 14-18, 2019 at the Lloydminster Exhibition Halstead Downs. Histor y was made tonight as the first female Chuckwagon driver Amber L’Heureux was auctioned and brought in a whopping $10,000 her first Tarp Sale! Lloydminster Exhibition was also excited to announce a new 3 year deal

with CPCA to keep the Finals going until at least 2022 in Lloydminster. Also announced was a new extension with Denham Chrysler Jeep as Title Sponsor! Thank you Denham and Dealer Principle Steve Molle for their continued support of the CPCA Finals in Lloydminster. And in other exciting news we are thrilled to announce our Chuckwagon Cabaret Entertainment! We will have on stage 3 Legends – Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye with special guest The Dirt Rich Band! This legendary talent is brought to you by our Cabaret Title Sponsor Gold Horse Casino and Border Tribal Council.

We would like to thank all of the supporters of the Denham’s Ram Tough CPCA Tarp Sale for making this event a huge success. Good luck to all of the drivers and their sponsors! The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association is a community based organization serving Lloydminster and area since 1904. The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association exists to enhance both the agricultural and urban communities, by providing facilities and resources for the development and conducting of business, education, social and recreation activities throughout the year.

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extension knowledge around families, children and addiction. D’Anza Alexander, is a Community Counsellor | BA, MA, Registered Provisional Psychologist. D’Anza had the privilege of working in a few different roles at Thorpe from 2011-2013. She returned as a counsellor in 2017 and is now a Registered Provisional Psychologist. She has worked in a variety of settings with adults and youth struggling with addictions, homelessness, mental illness, and intellectual disabilities. D’Anza maintains

a positive outlook and is driven by a desire to help people. No matter what struggles you may be facing, D’Anza emphasizes the importance of awareness, self-esteem, healthy relationships, and self-care when it comes to living a healthy life. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the Centre, meet some of the staff, as well as get educated. Hope to see you all there! You can register and RSVP by April 16, with Kasha @ kashad@thorperecoverycentre.org or by calling the centre at 780-875-8890.

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April 9, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice

Myrnam 4-H Club March Report & Two Hills 4-H District Communications Results

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March was a very busy month for 4 - H c lu bs ac ros s t he reg i o n. T he Myrnam 4-H Club had its communications night on March 1st at the Myrnam Seniors Centre. There was a variety of very unique and creative speeches and presentations. All the 4-H members did very well! Junior speeches first place was Brodie Pashulka’s speech “I’m A Happy Camper,” second place Olivia Saruk with “Harvest Getaway.” Junior presentations first place was Lili Wagner with “My Trip To Vancouver,” second place Luke Wagner “My Vacation In Mexico.” Intermediate speeches, first place Hannah Saruk with “Vallarta,” second place RaeBecca Pashulka “Let’s Make S’more Memories.” Intermediate presentations first place Madison Bykewiech “Planning Ahead For A Successful Calving Season,” second place Harlen Saskiw “No time to spare.” Senior speech Seth Trynchuk with “Twins.” Thank you to all the parents for helping organize everything. Also big thank you to Jade Yackimec, our Mistress of Ceremonies, our Judges, leaders, family and friends for supporting all of us and being our biggest fans. This year the Myrnam 4-H club also hosted District communications in Derwent on March 10th. Thank you to Derwent Agricultural Society for

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their generous donation of the use of the Hall. There were 4-H’ers from every end of the district. We hosted the other clubs from Willingdon and Two Hills. There was an exceptional amount of talent in public speakers and competition was tough. The results from the Two Hills 4-H District Communications Competition were: Junior Speeches first place: Brodie Pa s hulk a . s e c o n d p l ac e: Ayd e n Lapaschuk. Junior Presenations first place: Daisy Steinbrecker. second place: Lili Wagner. Intermediate Speeches first place: Hannah Saruk. second place: Tyler Gorgichuk. third place: Jorja Nikiforuk. Intermediate Presentations first place: Allan Homeniuk. second place: Madison Bykewich. Senior Speech first place: Ashlynn Lastiwka. second place: Seth Trynchuk. After everyone’s hard work on speeches we were rewarded with a bowling fun night in St. Paul on March 22, all the families got together and had a great time. It was a great way for everyone to unwind after public speaking. We had a lot of our intermediate members head out to spring fling in Smoky Lake April 5 - 6. It’s a great social outing for members. We have an exciting couple of months coming up, in April we will have our annual farm tour and we are also getting all of our members certi-

fied in first aid thanks to a grant from the University of Calgary 4-H Alumni/Mountain View Events Grant. Our upcoming events are: April 30 at 6 p.m. in the Myrnam Arena is a chili supper with admission by donation, there will also be a pie auction and a silent auction. Don’t miss out on our baking project’s delicious pies! Everyone is welcome to attend! May 4, Growing Smiles Fundraiser ordering deadline, if you are interested in

purchasing any bedding plants, baskets, herbs, vegetables or planters please get in touch with any Myrnam 4-H member and they will be more than happy to help you get an order in, or visit us on Facebook at our page, Myrnam 4-H Beef/Multi-Club, to find the link to order online. Orders will arrive on May 16, just in time for long weekend yard work! Be sure to watch out for 4-H members on May 4 during the annual provincewide Highway Cleanup!

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Innisfree Minburn 4-H Beef Club April Report

The Innisfree Minburn 4-H Beef Club held its April meeting on April 3, in Innisfree. Some of our members attended the district dance that was held in Innis-

free, in March. We would like to congratulate Tyson Rudolf from our club for placing second in senior public speaking at Regionals. Spring Fling for intermediate members was held in Smoky Lake April

5 - 6 for the Northeast region. Some of our members attended as participants and as counsellors. We all had a lot of fun. Everyone is working hard now that the weather has warmed up to get their

steers ready for Achievement Day at the end of May. We would like to thank Cornerstone Co-op for the generous donation to our club. Our next meeting will be in Minburn on May 1, 2019 at 7 p.m.

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The Vermilion Voice | April 9, 2019

4 Tips For Staying Safe Around Cattle

Although cattle aren’t naturally aggressive, they can easily injure their human attendants, sometimes even fatally, due to their large size and skittish nature. Here are four tips for staying safe when working with cattle. Know their flight zones. An animal’s flight zone refers to how close you can get to it before it will flee. For dairy cows with frequent human contact, the flight zone may be five metres or less. A herd of grazing beef cattle, on the other hand, may start to flee once you get within 100 metres of them. Keep strange noises to a minimum. Cattle have a much sharper sense of hearing than most humans. A noise that may not seem that loud to you could seriously startle your cows. Frightened cattle are likely to run and accidentally take down anyone in their way. Try not to expose them to noises that might scare them, especially when there are people in the barn or pen with them. Watch out for their blind spots. When working with cattle, don’t stand behind them as they can’t turn their heads and won’t be able to see you. Always approach them from the side rather than from behind to avoid getting kicked. Also keep in mind that cattle have poor depth perception and may easily be startled by what they see as well as what they hear.

Take precautions when working with cattle. When in proximity to cows, avoid making sudden movements or prodding them when they have nowhere to go. Don’t walk through the middle of the herd

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Fear Of Bloat Costs More Money Than Actual Cases Of Bloat Do

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Respect it, but don’t fear it. That’s the message from cattle producers and beef specialists alike who through year s of experience and researc h appreciate the value of grazing cattle on pure or percentage stands of alfalfa. Properly managed alfalfa makes good pasture with several added benefits, including: Improved weight gains on all classes of cattle (gains of 1.5 to 2 or more pounds per day can be expected); adding fertility to the soil with a nitrog en -fixing c ro p; c reat ing a he d g e against poor forage production during dryer growing seasons; and increasing plant biodiversity to benefit soil health. Yes, there are circumstances when turning cattle into a lush stand of alfalfa at the wrong time and perhaps with the wrong class of cattle can result in bloat. But paying attention to a few production and management principles can greatly reduce the risk of bloat and provide producers the opportunity to capture the benefits. While pure stands of alfalfa pasture can be very productive, they may be more appropriate for end use as high quality hay or silage for dairy cattle. From a beef cattle grazing perspective, most interest these days is in 30 to 60 per cent alfalfa grown in a blend with grass forages and/or in combination with other legume species. “We’ve looked at alfalfa in several d if ferent gra zing stu d ies over the years, most often used in a binary mix (alfalfa/grass forage blends),” says Bart Lardner, formerly research scientist at the Western Beef Development Centre, now a professor in the Department of Animal and Poultr y Science at the University of Saskatchewan. “And the alfalfa component produces several benefits. The industry has lost a lot of money over the years by avoiding alfalfa, partly due to unwarranted fear.” Timing is one of the keys to reducing the risk of bloat, says Lardner. In high percentage alfalfa stands avoid grazing alfalfa before and up to the bud stage, when plants can be lush and tender. And avoid introducing cattle to an alfalfa pasture when the dew is heavy or while it is raining. As plants mature and develop more fibre, the risk of bloat greatly decreases as the stand reaches 30 to 40 per cent flower stage. And including alfalfa in a pasture forage mix that includes more fibrous grasses also provides cattle with a wider feed selection than just straight alfalfa. “It may take some experience for people to find their comfort level for grazing alfalfa, but it is an excellent forage,” he says. “Yearlings will gain nicely on alfalfa with no comparison to a grazing straight grass.” (See accompanying list below for more tips on alfalfa grazing management). Lardner says a legume/grass pasture blend that includes about 30 to 40 per cent alfalfa makes excellent pasture for grazing cow-calf pairs. “It provides good quality forage for the nursing and gestating beef cow, and can help increase weaning weights on calves,” he says. “And the legume is also helping to fix nitrogen in the soil.” And for backgrounding cat tle or grassers, studies show a pasture with a 50/50 blend of alfalfa and grass species can generally produce 1.5 to 2 pounds per day or more weight gains. Lardner says studies over the years have involved several alfalfa varieties with some differences in production, but all performed well. AC Grazeland BR, for example, is a bloat-reduced variety that showed reduced yield compared to

conventional alfalfa varieties in some projects, but still had adequate quality for beef cattle. Spredor 4, a grazingtype, fall-dormant variety with some yellow flowering, also worked well in cow/calf pasture trials. A newer variety PS3006, is a creeping-rooted variety used in grazing trials comparing different forage legumes and grasses in the blend. And AC Yellowhead, an older yellow-flower Siberian variet y, was another one used in blends along with other forage legumes and grasses. “One of the neat things about alfalfa is that there are so many varieties — some with purple flowers and others with yellow — which have tremendous potential for adaptability to Canadian growing conditions,” says Lardner. “Many varieties have tremendous tolerance of high pH soils and salinity with good production.” Creeping rooted alfalfa varieties generally survive for long periods of time, but management has a significant impact on their longevity. Cultivars of creeping root varieties have varying levels of winter hardiness and disease resistance, higher yields in dry weather, salinity tolerance, and tolerate soil pH as low as 6.2. Tap-root type alfalfa tend to perform better in wetter areas than creeping root. Lardner says a new research project is starting this year looking at the performance of forage species developed to grow in saline soils. Halo alfalfa, registered in 2013, is one of the newest varieties. It followed the salt tolerant Bridgeview alfalfa registered in 2011. And among grass species, AC Saltlander, a green wheatgrass, was registered in 2004. While it is difficult to predict weather cycles, Lardner says with wetter years followed by some dryer growing seasons, soil salinity is a concern in many areas. Farmers are interested in forage legumes and grass species that can return saline soils to productivity and help control weeds. Lardner says over the years they have also compared alfalfa and other forage legumes in blends with various grass species. They compared PS3006 alfalfa in forage blends against cicer milkvetch and AC Glenview sainfoin blended with hybrid meadow brome grass. And in another project it was AC Yellowhead alfalfa and AC Mountain View sainfoin blended with Russian wild r ye and hybrid meadow brome grass. Lardner says there were no runaway standout per formances among the legumes — they all performed quite well, although growing conditions can be a factor. For example, in one project comparing an alfalfa/grass blend with a sainfoin /grass blend at t wo different growing sites, the sainfoin/ hybrid bromegrass or alfalfa /hybrid bromegrass pastures out yielded the alfalfa /Russian wild rye or sainfoin/ Russian wild rye pastures in a grazing trial near Lanigan, in central Saskatchewan, under good growing conditions. At Swift Current in southern Saskatchewan, under drier conditions, the same two legume/grass blends performed about equally. As might be expected, the forage yield and rates of gains on yearlings at the Lanigan site were between 10 to 15 per cent higher than at the Swift Current site. Moisture was the main contributing factor. And on that point, he referred to a three-year study in southern Saskatchewan, with data still being analyzed, where they looked at including alfalfa in a pasture mix to help fill that late

summer/early fall period where grasses can run out of steam due to dry growing conditions — grass growth slows down or stops and quality can decline without moisture. “It is difficult to run a pasture program anywhere on only two or three inches of moisture,” says Lardner. “But alfalfa with deeper tap roots can go down and reach the moisture and still be fairly productive. We are still analyzing the numbers on this project, but we are happy with the results from the first two years. With good performance on the alfalfa it may have a role in carrying pastures and cattle through that late summer period.” Alfalfa grazing management tips: Never turn hungry livestock into a pasture containing a high proportion of bloat-causing plants. Fill animals with dry hay or grass pasture before beginning to graze high bloat-potential pastures. Avoid turning animals onto fresh, high bloat-potential pasture that is moist with dew, rain, or irrigation water. Both rate of intake and initial rate of digestion are higher from moist plants, causing more rapid initial digestion. Never allow animals grazing high bloat-potential pasture to get so hungry that they consume too much in one feeding. Always have sufficient feed available. Make paddock rotations mid-day or later to help minimize moisture and increase plant carbohydrate concentration. Avoid dramatic changes in forage quality when rotating from paddock to paddock by leaving adequate residue. Observe livestock closely the first several days and remove any “chronic-

bloating” animals. Avoid grazing legumes before they begin to bloom. Make closer observations for bloat when many plants are at a younger growth stage. Manage grazing to encourage livestock to consume low- or non-bloating plants and plant parts (such as an alfalfa/grass forage blend) rather than just succulent top growth. For example, use daily strip grazing or use high stock density in multiple paddock systems rather than continuous stocking. Once grazing begins, don’t remove animals from pasture or make frequent, major changes in the type of pasture being grazed unless animals have greatly distended rumens. Mild bloat is common on high bloat-potential p a s t u r e s . Fr e q u e n t d i e t c h a n g e s prevent rumen microbes and animals from adapting to bloat pastures. Be extra observant for cattle bloat when high bloat plants show a rapid flush of growth such as during cloudy, wet periods in the spring and after a plant stress event such as hail or drought. Delay grazing high bloat-potential plants for three to five days after freeze damage. Avo i d g r a z i n g a l f a l f a s t a n d s i n September as plants need adequate carbohydrate reserves for overwintering. Can graze above ground biomass after final fall killing frost. Graze with animals that have smaller rumen capacities, like yearlings and calves, rather than mature cows. Talk to your veterinarian about the advisability of using a product like Alfasure (mix with water to prevent frothy bloat).

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