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Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright newly elected MLA Garth Rowswell after hearing the election results on April 16. Photos Angela Mouly

Angela Mouly Reporter

UCP candidate Garth Rowswell was announced the new MLA in the VermilionLloydminster-Wainwright Constituency on April 16. “I’m so happy; it’s been a long process, and it is a real honour,” said newly elected MLA Garth Rowswell who began working towards this goal in February of 2017. With an elector count of 28,699 there were 21,513 votes in the constituency, and Rowswell was very thankful to have received 16,773 of those votes according to Elections Alberta’s unofficial update. At different points throughout the evening, guests congratulated him on having the highest margin of victory in the province. “My competitors were really good guys. It was a really respectful campaign,” said Rowswell. Beyond balancing the budget, work-

ing towards pipelines, and removing the carbon tax, Rowswell met with concerned citizens to learn what local problems can be solved. “Even with a larger constituency with the new boundaries, I am right in the middle of it, and have loved getting to know many of the constituents over the past couple of years,” said Rowswell. He went on to thank member volunteers who assisted in his campaign process in Irma, Wainwright, Edgerton, Chauvin, Paradise Valley, Dewberry, Clandonald, Kitscoty, Marwayne, Steamstown, Tulliby Lake, and Vermilion. Overall, people that had stopped by to watch the results come in were thrilled to have the opportunity to congratulate him and in conclusion he said, “It feels great; this was the result I wanted. We got a majority government; we get to do some- Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright newly elected MLA Garth Rowswell giving his thing now!” acceptance speech.

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‘Wealth For Women’

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Vermilion Credit Union hosted a Wealth For Women event as part of an information series at Spur’s Lounge on April 15. CEO, Dave Eremko, welcomed guests and introduced speakers, Jonathon Rees and Stephanie Koleszar saying, “We believe we have a distinct role in providing sound advice to our members.” Investment Specialist with Vermilion Credit Union, Jonathon Rees, described the differences between Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Tax Free Savings Accounts, Registered Education Savings Plans, as well as their potential savings options. Guests enjoyed asking questions to see what may best suit them. Keynote speaker, Stephanie Koleszar, is a Regional Sales Manager at AGF Investments Inc. in Edmonton, and

shared a multitude of tips for women to get in control of their finances, and save for retirement, etc. “Women manage $1.1 trillion of Canada’s wealth,” said Koleszar. She went on to say that 82 per cent of women share or control their household budget, and that 30 per cent are the main income earners. She also noted that women tend to live longer and therefore require more retirement savings. She also said that women on average earn 76 per cent of what men earn resulting in a lifetime differential of $250,000. “Take control now. It’s never too late to start thinking about retirement. Ask yourself, ‘How much can I save today to live a great tomorrow?’ It starts with a financial plan. Examine what your goals are; whether early retirement, travel, real estate or buying another home, financing your children’s education, or estate planning. Just one third of women have a financial plan,” said Koleszar. She went on to encourage learning, and planning, as well as reducing

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people’s dependency on others. She noted that they can always find ways to cut unnecessary costs so people can pay themselves first. She suggested for people to create a budget, pay down their debt, set up an emergency fund and said, “My parents used to say, ‘Count your pennies, and your dollars will look after themselves.’ Saving small amounts can make a big difference and it’s never too late to start! Take control, and be mindful of longevity and inflation.” “Vermilion Credit Union would like to thank everyone who joined us for our Wealth for Women seminar; your attendance made it a great success. We are always looking for new ways to provide value to our community as a trusted financial advisor. We look forward to hosting future events like this as we strive to offer more financial literacy opportunities Keynote speaker, Stephanie Koleszar at to enrich the lives of our members and the Wealth for Women event hosted by community.” said Lyle Worobec, CFP Vermilion Credit Union on April 15. Photos Angela Mouly Financial Planner.

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LOCAL NEWS

April 23, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice

Angela Mouly

Parkinson Awareness Open House

Reporter

The Parkinson Association of Alberta hosted a Parkinson Awareness Open House at the Vermilion Super 8 on April 17. According to www.parkinson.ca over 100,000 Canadians are affected. Industry met with those afflicted with Parkinson’s disease, their families, and interested community members. Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease that affects movement and balance, as well as

other symptoms such as speech or sleep. Parkinson Association of Alberta’s Client Ser vices Coordinator Sherr y Bower-Gagne led a presentation, and guests noted similar symptoms. They were advised to take their medications at the same time everyday and to check with their pharmacist for possible reactions with food. “Sometimes you will have Parkinson’s for a long time before they diagnose it,” said Sherry Bower-Gagne.

Others commented that simple tasks and movements are things that most people take for granted. Vermilion Shoppers Drug Mart Owner Anuj Chauhan said, “Sixty – 70 per cent of people living with Parkinson’s will develop depression or anxiety. Social supports play a huge role.” Bower-Gagne went on to describe options that are becoming more popular to regulate or increase levels of dopamine via pump or surgically inserted

electrodes. She also noted other things patients can do including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and exercise. Overall, people enjoyed the opportunity to socialize and Vermilion’s Shannon Smart said, “There was some new information and I met some people that I didn’t know before. The pharmacist gave good information about medications I was on.” For more information, you can visit www.parkinsonalberta.ca or call 1-800561-1911.

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From left, volunteer Shelly Sjoquist, Vermilion’s Shannon Smart, Vermilion Shoppers Drug Mart Owner Anuj Chauhan, Parkinson Association of Alberta’s Client Services Coordinator Sherry Bower-Gagne, Deputy Mayor Richard Yaceyko, Vermilion’s Lyda Berkan, Clandonald’s Larry Garnier, and Lloydminster’s Quinn Adams. Photo Angela Mouly

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APPRECIATING OUR FARMERS & RANCHERS Angela Mouly

Richardson Pioneer - Customer Appreciation

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Ri c har d so n Pi o neer ’s Ver mili o n Crop Inputs facility hosted a customer appreciation lunch complete with door prizes on April 16. “Our Customer Appreciation day is

a great opportunity to network with our customers prior to the upcoming planting season; while showing our appreciation for their business over the past year. We would like to thank our supply partner representatives for joining us for the afternoon of networking with

our customers and supplying door prizes for the event as well. Richardson Pioneer and the Vermilion staff is invested in the continued support of our customers as well as the local communities that we conduct business in. We look forward to the 2019 spring season

and continuing to provide a high level of service and support to our customer base,” said Mike Schmidt, Crop Inputs Manager. Overall, everyone enjoyed the lunch the warm weather, as well as the opportunity to network.

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April 23, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice

Angela Mouly Reporter

National Technology Summit – Lakeland College

Lakeland College will be hosting satellite locations in Lloydminster and Vermilion for the Singularity U Canada Summit on April 23, from 9 am – 6 p.m. The Allan Markin Room in Lloydminster, and Alumni Hall AH 214 in Vermilion will host live stream events for a global think tank discussing technology in various industries. Lakeland College is thrilled to offer this free event to the

community, as well as their staff and students. “The uncertainty of technology can overwhelm people. We wanted to get this rural area involved to have this opportunity along with Calgary and Edmonton. By covering all kinds of topics during the summit, we can start a catalyst here for people to start thinking about technology in an exciting way,” said Lakeland College president and CEO, Alice Wainwright-Stewart.

Lakeland College president and CEO, Alice Wainwright-Stewart gears up for the 2019 live stream event for the Singularity U Canada Summit. Photo Angela Mouly

She went on to say that the purpose of Lakeland College live-streaming in is really to improve Canada and the world by inspiring and enabling Canadians to address technology. She feels that it is one of humanity’s biggest challenges right now. “Either you are moving forward, or you are not. This is the latest in what’s happening in technology and is thinking outside of the box for educators, business, agriculture, everyone! Tuning in

to this summit will allow people to see things from a different perspective and wrap their minds around innovation for the future. Learning is a lifelong journey, and this is a platform to change mindsets, shape our future, and look at things from a bigger perspective or more globally and how we fit in,” said WainwrightStewart. To register for the satellite feed, you can visit https://events.bizzabo. com/214617?share=true.

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At the April 16, 2019 meeting Council approved the 2019 Operating and Capital Budgets as well as the 2019 Tax Rate Bylaw. The operating budget identifies revenues and expenditures of $15,487,139 that will be used to provide core municipal services to the community. The capital budget has been estimated at almost $24.8M. Key projects

in the capital plan include the construction of a $19M new wastewater treatment facility, continued investigation into a new Ice Plant for the Stadium/Arena Complex, road work on 40 & 41 Street between Railway Ave and 52nd Ave as well as on the 52nd Street/45th Avenue intersection, and a new aerial truck for the Fire Department. In order to balance both budgets, $6,887,650 is required to be generated

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through property taxation. Council originally proposed to balance the preliminary budget with a 2 per cent increase when it was adopted in December 2018. Completion of the assessment roll in the spring of 2019 revealed that there was a reduction in property assessment of approximately $7.1M. Due to the state of the local economy, Council made the decision to absorb this loss in assessment and not further increase taxes to make up the shortfall. The net impact for the average taxpayer is less than a 1 per cent increase for the municipal portion of the property tax notice. Due to the timing of the Provincial election, the release of the Provincial budget was delayed. As a result, the municipality is required to levy for the same education requisition as the previous year. Because of the decrease in property assessment, the education tax rates required an equivalent increase to ensure sufficient tax revenue is generated to pay the requisition. This should also have a minimal

the tasks which may not have been completed during the day and tasks which may come up for them the next day or even for the week. I have wor ked in ad ministrative positions and know from personal experience how stressful the role can be. This week is Administrative Professionals week with the of fic ial d ay being held on April 24, so take the opportunity to show your professional staff how much they are appreciated. It doesnâ€™t have to be a big elaborate celebration, a thank you can speak volumes.

impact to property owners but like the municipal portion, the impact is largely dependent on the change in individual property assessment levels from 2018. Property assessment and tax notices will be mailed out by the middle of May and payment is due on July 15. The entire assessment roll can be viewed at Town Hall during regular business hours after May 15. The Assessor will be hosting an open house on June 11 between 1 - 6 p.m. for any property owners wishing to discuss their property assessments. The Council for the Town of Vermilion hopes that residents and businesses will recognize that the 2019 budget provides a balance of fiscally responsible decision making in light of the challenging economic times as well as a continued focus on Town infrastructure so as to ensure the future sustainability of our community. Media Information: Jason Warawa Director of Finance and Administration Town of Vermilion T: (780) 581-2400

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April 23, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice

Dawn Hames Columnist

Sometimes we need those recipes that we can throw together in minutes. This is one of those salads. This is my second beet salad recipe; the first one used fresh roasted beets, and a homemade dressing which take a lot more time and planning than this recipe. Spring and summer barbeques and backyard entertaining, pair perfectly with salads. This beet salad adds wonderful colour, buttery texture and a hint of dill. Beet salad is great to accompany almost any home cooked meal, and even better

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beets have some important health benefits. The phytonutrients in beets are called betalains and work in the body as antioxidants, strong anti-inflammatories and agents for detoxification. Beets help the liver detox of toxins, which in a world of chemical filled foods makes beets a star player. Recent studies have shown the red pigments in beets to help inhibit the growth of tumor cells in the colon, stomach, prostate, lung and breast. Researchers at Barts and the London School of Medicine have discovered that drinking 2 cups of beet juice a day significantly reduce high blood pressure within 1 hour. You can save the beets juice from draining the cans and add it to smoothies or a pot of borsht. In addi-

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Community organizations were not an uncommon thing to see in the early years of any town or village. Bowtell, during its brief existence, was very much the same in that regard. When the Womenâ€™s Institute was first formed in the early 1930s in Bowtell, the organization provided for the community until 1940 when it was decided they would change their name to the Bowtell Busy Bees. This womenâ€™s group was incredibly active and did what it could to aid the community and those around it in any way that they could. With the Second World War raging, they took it upon themselves to send quilts and boxes of canned goods to the men fighting overseas. These boxes, also called â€œditty bagsâ€? were wrapped in a flour bag and sewn by hand to ensure that the men who received them got the packages without

any damage to them. When Vermilion College was opened as a training base for women in the army around 1941, the Busy Bees wanted to make the ladies feel at home. They would take as many as 25 women out at a time for fried chicken suppers and baseball games. After the war was over, the work of the Busy Bees was not done. Bowtell School closed in 1946, and the women began to take over the task of buying Christmas treats for the children of the area. They would also keep the school use high with dances and card parties. As well, they put on bridal showers for the women of the area. Bingos were also held at the old school, put on by the Busy Bees, costing 10 cents per game. Any organization that helped the poor in the area was also helped by the Busy Bees. They would provide donations to the organizations over the years. In addition, they put together fruit baskets and two ladies were appointed as a visiting committee to visit people from the area who were in the hospital. Unfortunately, times would change and

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as well. Suggestions for columns or questions? E-mail Craig at crwbaird@gmail.com. Listen to his podcast by searching for â€œCanadian History Ehxâ€? on your podcast platform. Find his show on YouTube by searching for â€œCanadian History Ehxâ€?. Information for this column comes from Bowtell Tales.

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The Vermilion Voice | April 23, 2019

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Former lead singer and bass player for the band Prairie Oyster, Russel deCarle, will be performing for the Vermilion Folk Club at the Vermilion Legion on May 4, at 8 p.m. deCarle cherishes his past music endeavors, but is loving his new career as a solo artist. Well known to a broad audience, Prairie Oyster won six Juno awards, and allowed deCarle to be enlisted as a member of the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame. Originally from Ontario, deCarle spent much of his career touring Alberta and said that he loves it. His current music is the product of everything he grew up with and played before. His three solo records include original material drawn from pop, early country, jazz, swing, and blues. His most

recent album, ‘Alone In This Crowd,’ is a real amalgamation of all those different styles and many of its songs will be featured when playing in Vermilion. With him, he will also be bringing Steve Briggs on guitar, and Jeremy Holmes on bass. “I get to play with some of the greatest players in Canada. Getting to tell my own story is pretty great, but I also get to do some of my favourite cover songs. This is my 47th year on the road, and I am being more creative and having more fun than I’ve ever had! I’m emotionally connected to each song and I think people love to hear the stories behind the songs. I feel very fortunate that I can do what I love, and I never take it for granted,” said deCarle. $20 Tickets are available at the Vermilion Credit Union or at the door. For more information, you can visit www.russellde- Member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and six-time Juno award winning artist, Russel deCarle. Photo supplied carle.com.

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April 23, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice

Country Legends The Sons Of The Pioneers

Submitted It has now been announced that the legendary Sons of the Pioneers will be performing in Alberta and Saskatchewan on their international 85 th Anniversary tour in June 2019. The Sons of the Pioneers are synonymous with the ultimate in Cowboy music. For decades the premier western singing group has musically painted unforgettable images and stories of horses, cattle, cowboys, night herds, tall timber, cool water, canyons and prairies. Their original songs like “Tumbling Tumbleweeds”, “Cool Water” and “Ghost Riders in the Sky” are classics forever entwined into the lore and mystique of the American West. Both “Tumbleweeds” and “Cool Water” have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. First started in 1934 by Roy Rogers and the gifted songwriters Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer, the group garnered national and international fans through appearances in almost 100 western films during the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Numerous albums were recorded under contracts with Decca, Columbia, RCA and others. The group provided songs for several John Ford westerns including the soundtrack for “The Searchers” starring John Wayne. When television came, they regularly appeared on the Roy Rogers Show and had guest appearances on such programs as the Barbara Mandrell Show. Walt Disney called upon the Pioneers to supply the soundtrack for the film “Pecos Bill”. The Sons of the Pioneers were the first cowboy musical group to perform at Carnegie Hall and the first to headline in Las Vegas casinos. In 2018, Roy Rogers Jr joined the band. Roy Jr. (“Dusty) said, “I am pleased to finally be a member of the band that my Dad founded in 1934. What an honor and pleasure it is for me to be able to join this talented group

in order to continue the legacy.” The current group’s configuration is part of a continuous and uninterrupted 85th year existence in which the band has accumulated more coveted honors and awards than any band in Western music. This band has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Western Music Association Hall of Fame and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, among others. The Smithsonian Institute named them as “National Treasures”. The Pioneers are known around the world for their unique three and fourpart harmonies. It was referred to as The Pioneer Sound. They sang about the western landscape and the cowboy life. A whole new library of music was created. The group and their music garnered millions of national and international fans through appearances in over 95 movies, radio, television and major

label recording projects. Songs from the Pioneer catalogue have been recorded and used by Bing Crosby, the Boston Pops, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Frankie Laine, Johnny Cash, Riders in the Sky, Michael Martin Murphy, and the Muppets. In recent movies, the Coen Brothers featured “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” in their classic movie, “The Big Lebowski”. This past year, “Cool Water” was featured in the Coen Brothers film “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” and in Clint Eastwood’s “The Mule”. According to their “trail boss”, Tommy Nallie who joined the group in the 1980’s, “We are honored to be returning to Saskatchewan and Alber ta, Canada this summer. We were parade Marshalls for the Calgary Stampede in the 1990’s.” Nallie said, “Every concert is pure Cowboy music packed with our

timeless hits, solid western swing and a good measure of comedy and banter. Each of the six members share the vocals and instrumentals.” Part of the hallmark sound comes from acoustic fiddles, mandolin, upright bass, and lead and rhythm guitars. Local promoter of the group, Margaret Morrissette, from Old Rivers Western Productions Ltd., said, “The Pioneers are legends in the field of Western music. Everyone I talk to is very excited that they are coming to Saskatchewan and Alberta on the western Canadian prairies during their 85 th anniversary concert tour.” FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.sonsofthepioneers.org Old Rivers Western Productions Ltd. Box 545, Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan 306-332-4065 or cell 306-537-1453

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Community members gathered at the First United Church on April 19, to participate in the Vermilion Ministerial Association’s Annual Cross Walk. Participants took turns carrying the large wooden cross, and read scriptures at several checkpoints around Vermilion. Singing hymns and worship music as they walked, participants reflected on Good Friday and greeted one another. Pictured from left are Richard Yaceyko and James Cryderman. Photos Angela Mouly

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J.R. Robson School hosted the 8th Annual BTPS Superintendent’s Speaking Competition on April 18. Nearly 30 students stood before a panel of judges as well as their family and peers, delivering speeches on a range of topics including political, social and environmental issues. Participants made use of eye contact, volume, and enunciation while they made their arguments and encouraged the audience. Photos Angela Mouly

COUNTY COUNTY OF OF VERMILION VERMILION RIVER RIVER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Bylaws Bylaws No. No. 19-02 19-02 County County of of Vermilion Vermilion River River Land Use Bylaw

TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT Sections 632(1) and 639 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 M-26 of Chapter of the the Statutes Statutes of of Alberta Alberta and and amendments amendments thereto, thereto, the the Council Council of of the the County County of of Vermilion Vermilion River River intends intends to to hold hold public public hearings hearings in in consideration consideration of of the the proposed proposed Municipal Municipal Development Development Plan Plan and and Land Land Use Use Bylaw Bylaw AND WHEREAS, Council deems it necessary to update the Municipal Development Plan and Land

Bylaws Bylaws No. No. 19-03 19-02 County County of of Vermilion Vermilion River River Municipal LandDevelopment Use Bylaw Plan

TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT Sections 632(1) and 639 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 M-26 of thereto, the Chapter of the the Statutes Statutes of of Alberta Alberta and and amendments amendments thereto, the Council Council of of the the County County of of Vermilion Vermilion River River intends intends to to hold hold public public hearings hearings in in consideration consideration of of the the proposed proposed Municipal Municipal Development Development Plan Plan and and Land Land Use Use Bylaw Bylaw AND WHEREAS, Council deems it necessary to update the Municipal Development Plan and Land

AND WHEREAS, Council deems it necessary to update the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw; Use Bylaw;

AND WHEREAS, of the proposed Bylaws and Public Hearings willofbe advertised pursuant Section 606(2) ofnotice the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 the Statutes of Albertato as Section 606(2) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta as amended; amended;

commencing at 3:00the PMPublic in Council Chambers in the County of held Vermilion Administration NOW THEREFORE, Hearing into thelocated proposed Bylaw will be on April 30, 2019 Office at 4912at– 3:00 50 Avenue, Kitscoty, AB. commencing PM in Council Chambers located in the County of Vermilion Administration Office at 4912 – 50 Avenue, Kitscoty, AB.

commencing at 3:00the PMPublic in Council Chambers in the County of held Vermilion Administration NOW THEREFORE, Hearing into thelocated proposed Bylaw will be on April 30, 2019 Office at 4912at– 2:30 50 Avenue, Kitscoty, AB. commencing PM in Council Chambers located in the County of Vermilion Administration Office at 4912 – 50 Avenue, Kitscoty, AB.

Time: Location: County of Vermilion River Council Chambers Any person wishing to be heard may make oral or4912 written representation to the Council – 50 Avenue, Kitscoty, AB at that time. Oral submissions may be limited to five minutes in length whether or not a written presentation is Any person wishing tothe be proposed heard maymay make or written representation the Council at that time. submitted. A copy of beoral inspected during regular officetohours at the County Oral submissions may in bethe limited to of fiveKitscoty, minutesAlberta. in length whether or not a written presentation is Administration Office Village

AND WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Bylaws and Public Hearings will be advertised pursuant to

NOW THEREFORE, the Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw will be held on April 30, 2019

The Public Hearings will be held: Date: Time: The Public Hearings will be held: Location: Date:

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submitted. A copy of the proposed may be inspected during regular office hours at the County Take notice that anyone wishing to make a presentation regarding the proposed bylaw should Administration Office in the Village of Kitscoty, Alberta. th contact the Planning Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 26 day of April, 2019. Both

AND WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Bylaws and Public Hearings will be advertised pursuant to

NOW THEREFORE, the Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw will be held on April 30, 2019

The Public Hearings will be held: Date: Time: The Public Hearings will be held: Location: Date:

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 3:00 PM Tuesday, 30, 2019 County ofApril Vermilion River Council Chambers 2:30 4912PM – 50 Avenue, Kitscoty, AB

written and/or presentation given at the Public Hearing. Take notice thatverbal anyone wishing to may makebea presentation regarding the proposed bylaw should th day of April, 2019. Both contact the Planning Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 26 Council, after considering the representations made to it concerning the proposed bylaws may make written and/or verbal presentation may be given at the to Public Hearing. bylaws, if any, and proceed such amendments or changes as it considers necessary the proposed

Council, after considering the representations made to it concerning the proposed bylaws may make For additional information please such amendments or changes as itcontact: considers necessary to the proposed bylaws, if any, and proceed ROGER GARNETT to pass or defeat the proposed bylaws.

COUNTY OF VERMILION (t) 780.846.2244 For additional information pleaseRIVER contact: 4912 – GARNETT 50 AVENUE ROGER KITSCOTY AB 1P0 & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OF T0A PLANNING COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER (t) 780.846.2244 in Kitscoty, in the province of Alberta, this 26th day of March, 2019. 4912 Dated – 50 AVENUE KITSCOTY AB T0A 1P0

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Sportscasters narrated an underdog dodgeball story of Average Joe’s who were represented by members of Mackenzie House during their pyramid presentation on April 18.

Geese Migration On April 15, a farmer’s field turned white with Snow Geese as they stopped during their migration. These geese took flight before the photo could be snapped. Photo Sue Chikie

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Team Alberta Looks Forward To Working With New Government On Priorities For Farmers

Submitted (Calgary, Alberta) April 17, 2019 – Team Alberta extends congratulations to Premier-elect Jason Kenney on his party’s victory in the province’s 30th general election. Team Alberta is committed to working with the new government to advance Alberta’s $6 billion crop sector. Team Alberta is a collaboration between four of the province’s crop commissions: Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola, Alberta Pulse Growers and the Alberta Wheat Commission. Our key priorities aimed at improving farmers long-term success include: Continued access to international

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“Innovative agronomic and genetic research directly affect our bottom line on the farm,” says Gary Stanford, Alberta Wheat Commission chair. “To ensure farmers remain competitive, we seek to build strong funding partnerships with the provincial government and collaborate on crop production research and extension.” “Farming actually removes carbon from the atmosphere. We’ve been sequestering carbon through improved farming practices for a long time,” says Dave Bishop, Alberta Barley chair. “Currently, the crop sector isn’t being rewarded for our positive contributions in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, instead

we’re being penalized by the carbon tax.” “Team Alberta is excited to work with elected MLAs and provide responses to consultations on regulatory impediments that affect the competitiveness of the crop sector,” says Don Shepert, Alberta Pulse Growers chair. Team Alberta looks forward to the swearing-in of the Premier and cabinet ministers and is eager to collaborate to ensure Alberta’s crop sector continues to be a major driver of economic growth in the province. Credit : Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola, Alberta Pulse Growers and the Alberta Wheat Commission.

Local Youth Help Unite Canada’s Cultures

Three Lakeland College students are at the helm of a national campaign with a mission to build a bridge between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadian youth. T h e Can ad i an Ro ot s E xc h an g e launched the Rural Youth Reconciliation Initiative which will train young leaders and support them in planning reconciliation activities in rural Canada. Lloydminster, which sits on Treaty 6 territory, was one of three communities across the nation to participate. The Rural Youth Reconciliation Leaders of Lloydminster is comprised of Taylor Hauberg, a university transfer student, Rabina Hatitchki, a business administration student, and Tinisha Kchina Young, a graduate of the general business major and marketing major, and now a university transfer student. They are joined by two local youth:

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markets for nearly $5 billion of Alberta crop exports; Enhanced competitiveness through research and innovation; Recognition of agriculture’s contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and exemption from carbon levies for all sources of energy used on farm; and Overcoming regulatory hurdles. “As Alberta is the primary source for canola and other agricultural exports to Asia, we look for ward to continued and increased support from the Government of Alberta in export market development and diversification,” says John Guelly, Alber ta Canola chair.

Eyvette Lewis and Kieran Young. “I applied to Canadian Roots Exchange to continue making a difference in our home community. The Canadian Roots Exchange has granted the team I’m on the opportunity to do so. Five of us were chosen to participate in training in Montreal, Que., in February. During the training, we attended various workshops which included Fancy Shawl Dancing lessons, conflict resolutions, budget management, leadership skills, event planning, and how to take the initiative when it comes to reconciliation,” says Tinisha, an Indigenous person whose band is from Pas, Man. Once they completed the training, the youth leaders were tasked to utilize what they learned to create a community action plan and organize a public event. Hauberg, who is of Ukrainian and Norwegian descent, says their first event, The Canadian Indigenous Exhibit, was held at the

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Micro Hotel in Lloydminster at the end of March. “ We h ad impor tant people come and showcase their first-hand knowledge, and our team shared what we’ve learned and know. Admission was free but we accepted non-perishable food donations to give back to Lakeland College’s student food bank,” says Tinisha. Hauberg adds, “We wanted to showcase Indigenous history and culture such as beadwork, the fur trade, language, residential school and more. We’re also adjusting the stereotypes and having conversations that I think Lloydminster needs to share. It is important to learn about different circumstances by learning about everybody’s experiences and understanding that everyone comes from

different walks of life.” As a non-Indigenous person, Hauberg says the training in Montreal was an excellent opportunity to be exposed to Indigenous culture, as well as meet with other Canadian youth who want to see change. “I’ve never been exposed to Indigenous culture before, so that was awesome. I enjoyed how the elders were always there and eager to talk about their experiences. We watched smudging ceremonies and talked a lot about residential schools – a few of them were survivors,” Hauberg recalls. You can read more about the Rural Youth Reconciliation Leaders of Lloydminster at the Canadian Roots’ website, as well as learn more about their reconciliation efforts.

Kieran Young, Taylor Hauberg, Rabina Hatitchki and Tinisha Kchina Young at their first

public event with the Rural Youth Reconciliation Initiative. Photo submitted BYLAWNO. NO.19-06 19-06 AMENDMENTSTO TOLAND LANDUSE USEBYLAW BYLAW BYLAW AMENDMENTS A Public Hearing concerning proposed Bylaw No.19-06 will be held on April 30, 2019 beginning at 2:00 p.m. 13-14 13-14 th in the County of Vermilion River Council Chambers, 4912 50 Avenue, Kitscoty, AB.

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PublicHearing Hearingconcerning concerningproposed proposedBylaw BylawNo.19-06 No.19-06will willbebeheld heldononApril April30, 30,2019 2019beginning beginningatat2:00 2:00p.m. p.m. AAPublic th thAvenue, Avenue, Kitscoty, AB. theCounty CountyofofVermilion VermilionRiver RiverCouncil CouncilChambers, Chambers,4912 49125050 AB. ininthe TheKitscoty, purpose of the proposed bylaw is to

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The Land Use District Map, Section 10.01, of the County of Vermilion River Land Use The TheLand LandUse UseDistrict DistrictMap, Map,Section Section10.01, 10.01, Bylaw 13-14 is hereby amended by ofofthe theCounty CountyofofVermilion VermilionRiver RiverLand LandUse Use changing the District classification of NEBylaw Bylaw13-14 13-14isishereby herebyamended amendedbyby 26-50-6W4M and a portion of SE-35-50changing changingthe theDistrict Districtclassification classificationofofNENE6W4M being 198.31 acres 26-50-6W4M and portion 26-50-6W4M anda aapproximately portionofofSE-35-50SE-35-50from Agriculture (A) to198.31 Ruralacres Industrial 6W4M being approximately 6W4M being approximately 198.31 acres (RM)2), as(A) shown on Schedule from Industrial fromAgriculture Agriculture (A)totoRural Rural Industrial“A”.

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Wishing everyone a happy and restful Easter Break. We will see students back in class on April 29. The last Parent Advisory Council meeting will also be on Monday, April 29 at 7 pm. Students participated in Student Vote Alberta on Monday, April 15, a day before the actual election. The Grade 10 Social students manned the polling stations and the Grade 12 Social students tallied all the votes. All Grade 10 students will be traveling to Lloydminster on May 1 for the annual Try-A-Trade Expo. Students will have the chance to see some trades in action, try some out themselves, learn how to get started and speak with prospective employers. Important Dates: Apr. 22-26: Easter Break – no school, Apr. 29: PAC Meeting at 7 p.m., May 7: Mental Health Art Gala.

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A big thank you to one of the prize winners from our raffle fundraiser. He/she donated his/her winning portion back to our school. What an unselfish act. Thank you so much. VES would like to thank all those audience members who came out to attend our Spring Concert. The students had a blast putting the concert on for you. The Grade 3 students rocked their field trip to the Telus World of Science. They learned how to identify minerals by using colour observations, streak tests, glass scratch tests, acid tests and tests of magnetism. From there, students identified three kinds of rocks (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) by looking at charac-

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teristics such as layers in the rock, lustre, weight and colour. Students then enjoyed the IMAX movie Humpback Whales, where they learned about the lives of whales and how humpback whales became endangered through whaling earlier in the 1900s when their blubber was used in street lamps. They also learned some dangers for these whales today such as becoming entangled in fishing nets or colliding with ships. The afternoon concluded with students being engineers of a model thrill ride where they made a roller coaster using specified materials, and included a hill curve and loop. Students were able to plan, build and test their ideas for building a safe rollercoaster. It was a great day of learning. We are very fortunate to have seven students from Lakeland College present at

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VES as they work on their practicums for either the Educational Assistant program, the Child and Youth Care program or the Early Learning Child Care program. Katie Anderson, Simran Devi, Anureet Dhadda, Dana Drury, Harpreet Kaur, Marti King, and Natalie Tuck all are doing a fabulous job. We regret that they will only be in our building until May 3, as we would love to keep them for the rest of our school year. Good luck in your future, ladies. Before we left on our Easter break this year we had a school wide breakfast for staff and students. On April 18, we all sat down together and enjoyed a healthy breakfast catered by Mrs. J’s Catering. The Alberta Nutrition Grant which we received this year, and funds our healthy breakfasts every morning at school, is to thank for this opportunity. We are grateful for the chance

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The Vermilion Voice | April 23, 2019

Jason Kenney And The United Conservative Party Win Majority Government In Province-Wide Student Vote

Submitted More than 165,000 elementary and high school students participated in the Student Vote program for the 2019 Alberta provincial election. After learning about democracy and informed citizenship, researching the parties and platforms, and debating the future of Alberta, students cast ballots for the official candidates running in their school’s electoral division. A s of 4:0 0 p.m. t h i s af te r n o o n, 1,229 schools had reported their election results, representing all 87 electoral divisions in the province. In total, 165,527 ballots were cast by student participants; 159,197 valid ballots, 4,417 rejected ballots and 1,913 declined ballots.

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“CIVIX would like to thank all participating educators, and their students, for their enthusiasm and dedication to this exercise,” said Taylor Gunn, President of CIVIX. “We are sincerely grateful to Elections Alberta, The Alberta Teachers’ Association, the Edmonton Community Foundation, the Calgary Foundation, Alberta Education and the Government of Canada for making this project possible.” Students elected Jason Kenney and the United Conservative Party to form a majority government with 49 out of 87 seats and 36.1 per cent of the vote. Kenney also won in his electoral division of Calgary—Lougheed with 54.4 per cent of the vote. Rachel Notley and the Alberta New Democratic Party took 35 seats and will form the official opposition, receiving 30.3 per cent of the popular vote. Notley won in her electoral division of Edmonton—Strathcona with 52.1 per cent of the vote. Stephen Mandel and the Alber ta Party won 3 seats and received 18.5 per cent of the vote. Mandel was defeated in his electoral division of Edmonton— McClung. Despite receiving 5.3 per cent of the vote, the Alberta Liberal Party did not win any seats. Leader David Khan was defeated in his electoral division of Calgary—Mountain View. This is the four th provincial-level Student Vote project conducted in Alberta. In the 2015 provincial election, 92,000 Alberta students participated from 800 schools. The Student Vote Alberta 2019 online results platform presents the provincewide results, as well as results for each electoral division and for each individual

school. VIEW COMPLETE RESULTS HERE: http://studentvote.ca/results/ab2019 RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS: · The electoral division of Calgary Acadia had the greatest number of participants with 4,005 valid Student Vote ballots cast. Calgary Varsity was second with 3,765 valid votes, followed by Calgary McCall with 3,194 valid votes. · The electoral division of Drumheller Stettler had 30 schools report results – more than any other electoral division. BACKGROUND: Student Vote is the flagship program of CIVIX, a national civic education charity dedicated to developing the habits of active and informed citizenship among young people. Since 2003, CIVIX has coordinated 42 Student Vote projects at various levels of elections.

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2nd Chance Trail Ride Society - Support Organ and Tissue Donation

Submitted The 2nd Chance trail Ride Societ y has acquired a charit y number that now permits us to give Canada Revenue Agency approved donation receipts for donations over $20 to use for ta x purposes. We thank Good Hear ts for their suppor t in previous years. For more information please contact Lori Nelson – 780-724-2972. If you are interested in giving a cash donation to the 2nd Chance Trail Ride Society, contact Lori Nelson or Fae Irvine, 780-645-0585 This years’ ride will be on May 11, 2019. We will begin at the Lindbergh staging area. Registration begins at 9:00am until 11:30am. Each participant must pay a $30.00 fee and sign a wa i ve r. C of fe e a n d m u f f i n s w i l l be available. Thanks to ladies from the community for the muffins! Ride starts at 12:00pm. Lunch is provided on the trail. Thank you to B&R Eckels and Leigh Babcock for supplying and cooking the lunch. And the Elk Point Elementary Ambassadors for helping with the serving and cooking. Wagons and horse riders will arrive in Elk Point at the riding arena at approximately

3:00pm. Thank you Patsy Andershak for allowing us to cross your property. For more information contact Morris Ir vine (Elk Point) – 780 - 614 -3554, Tom Mathew (St. Paul) – 780 - 614 5955, Gary Hefner (Lloydminster) – 780-872-8892, Harvey Nelson (Fort Saskatchewan) 780-903-0502 or Ed Cadieux (Bonnyville) 780-812-5505. Limited seats on wagons are available, if you are interested contact any of the above, and we will try to accommodate you. We have a bus, provided by Don Pilisko, to transport people from Elk Point to Lindbergh, after you’ve moved your truck and trailer to Elk Point from the staging area in Lindbergh. Thank You to Victim Services; Elk Point, St, Paul and Cold Lake, for taking care of the parking. Supper will be held at the Allied Arts facility. Tickets are $25.00 each and available on-line https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2nd-chance-trail-ride-society-fundraiser-tickets-56156714244 or contact Cathy Ockerman at 780-2100045. We’ve sold out ever y year so get your tickets early. (No entry unless you have a ticket or proof of purchase of a ticket). PS Caterers are preparing

the meal. Doors open at 4:30. Evening program begins at 5:30 and supper will be served shortly after. Thank you to the ladies at Servus Credit Union for taking tickets at the door, the Elk Point Elks for being our security, the Lions for taking care of the bar, and the Elk Point 4-H Multi Club for cleaning up the supper dishes. Our honored guests include 2 families whose loved ones gave the ultimate gift and donated their organs. Mr. Albert Boratynec (father of the late Michael Boratynec) from Elk Point and Mr. and Mrs. Boulet (parents of the late Logan Boulet) from Lethbridge. Dr, Lein, a transplant specialist will also attend this years’ event. Please contact Lionel Romanchuk, 780-6144647, with any questions in regard to the Boulet family, and Fae Irvine, 78 0 - 6 4 5 - 0 58 5 with any questio ns regarding Mr. Boratynec or Dr. Lien. The silent auction will be set up and ready to receive bids when the doors open for supper at 4:30pm. The live auc tion will star t af ter supper and after we have heard from our President, Tom Mathews with his remarks. Please contact Julie Boyko,

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This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the April 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted on the BCRC Blog with permission of the publisher. Tame forages often outperform native species in head-to-head comparisons under optimal growing conditions. This may not be the case on “marginal land,” with its tougher environments, poorer soil, roug her to p o graphy, har sher climates, and precipitation extremes. Beef production is expected to rely more and more on marginal land, at least while returns from cash crops exceed those from cow-calf production. Beef Cluster research led by Mike Schellenberg (Agriculture and AgriFo o d Canad a Swif t Current), Er i c Lamb (University of Saskatchewan) and a team of graduate students has been examining Western Canadian native plants since 2009. Some results from this study were published in 2018 (“Mixtures of native perennial forage species produce higher yields than monocultures in a long-term study”;

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graze. Native pastures also aren’t typically managed by grazing to ground level, and grazing preferences for some plants over others may lead to changes in species composition that would not be observed in a clipping study. When the yield, crude protein, and acid and neutral detergent fiber results were averaged over the whole study, western wheatgrass (and the mixtures containing it) likely appear s to be the most promising choice. But yearto-year variations can be especially important in marginal lands. For example, bluebunch / clover mixtures outyielded the other grass / clover mixes in 2015 (a very dry year). In 2016 (the fourth wettest year on record), grass mixes containing little bluestem mixes out-yielded the other grass mixes. More complex forage mix tures are likely better able to cope with year-toyear variations in growing conditions than single species monocultures. This team is currently conducting long-term work looking at more complex 7- and 14-species mix tures under grazing conditions. The Productivity pillar of Canada’s National Beef Strategy aims to increase production efficiencies by 15%. One outcome of this pillar is to increase the yields and nutritional quality of tame and native annual and perennial forages through improved pasture, hay and grazing management, plant breeding and variety selection recommendations. The Strategy explains why the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off increased from $1 to $2.50 per head in most provinces (with approximately 75 cents allocated to the Beef Cattle Research Council), and how it is being invested. The Beef Research Cluster is funded by the Canadian Beef Cattle CheckOf f and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada with additional contributions from provincial beef industry groups and governments to advance research and technology transfer supporting the Canadian beef industry’s vision to be recognized as a preferred supplier of healthy, high quality beef, cattle and genetics.

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April 23, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice

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Six Things To Know About Livestock Care

It’s easy to appreciate why so many people are passionate about animal welfare issues. And farmers are no exception. Misinformation about farm animal care practices has unfortunately led some to question whether or not animal welfare is a priority on Canada’s Farms. In fact, the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity’s 2018 Public Trust research reports that 61 % of Canadians are unsure if Canadian meat is derived from humanely treated animals. The good news is that consumers are genuinely more curious about how their food is raised. It’s crucial that we respond to this curiosity with our own curiosity to understand concerns, remain calm, be wary of our own assumptions and share our personal experiences. To help support these conversations, we’ve prepared some messaging about Canadian agriculture’s commitment to animal care. Caring for animals Myth: Farmers do not care about their animals. Fact: Farmers are constantly working to ensure their animals are content and healthy by providing them with the best care available. Truth: When it comes to caring for animals, farmers take their responsibility very seriously – and they genuinely enjoy it. Not only is providing animals with proper care the right thing to do, but it is also a good business practice since comfortable and healthy animals are more productive and produce higher quality products. That’s why Canadian farmers are always striving to improve farm animal care and proudly invest in research that will help better understand the needs of animals. Codes of Practice

Myth: There are no standards of practice for caring for farm animals. Fac t: There are nat ional C o d es of Practice that outline how different animals are to be raised and cared for on Canadian farms. Truth: Like all animal owners, farmers must follow laws for humane treatment. However, in Canada, there are also national Codes of Practice for different livestock and poultry species. These codes have been developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, including farmers/producers, transporters, veterinarians, animal welfare and enforcement agencies, retail and food service organizations, processors, governments and researchers. They include requirements and recommendations on housing, feed and water, processing, and other practices. Many livestock and poultry sectors have also developed, or are developing, animal care assessment programs based on the codes to make sure best practices are in place and identify any problems to help farmers continually improve. Animal abuse Myth: Animal abuse is rampant and unregulated. Fact: Neglect and abuse of animals of any kind is against the law. Truth: Animal abuse is never okay, under any circumstances. Like all animal owners, farmers and ranchers are responsible for properly and humanely caring for their animals. These responsibilities are supported by the federal Criminal Code as well as provincial animal care legislation. Animal abuse is very rare, and when these situations do occur, Canada’s farmers are actively part of the solution. Cases of animal abuse are handled differently in each province, be it through peer or professional reporting processes or relationships with provincial animal welfare

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groups. On the road My th: Transpor tation of animals causes undue pain and suffering for animals. Fact: Animal care practices are just as crucial during transportation as on the farm, and federal regulations govern the humane transport of animals into, within, and leaving Canada. Truth: Ensuring an animal is treated humanely doesn’t end when it leaves the farm. Federal regulations detail the rules for transporting farm animals – such as when an animal is unfit for travel, requirements for food and water, and how many animals c an travel together. Plus, inspections are done at various locations to check for compliance. Canada also has a livestock transport training initiative. The Canadian Livestock Transport (CLT) Certification Program allows those involved in transporting animals to receive training and become certified in proper handling techniques. Livestock housing Myth: It is inhumane to keep animals inside barns. Fact: Keeping cer tain animals in barns helps protect their health and safety. Truth: Farmers use different housing options for different animals. While some grazing animals, such as beef cattle, live outside year-round (with access to food and shelter), many others, like pigs and chickens, are often kept inside barns to ensure their well-being. Having certain animals inside allow farmers to monitor each animal’s health and nutrition more easily. It also protects them from predators, diseases, and extreme weather. The future of animal agriculture Myth: There is no need for animal agriculture and in the future, it will cease to exist.

Fact: Canadians benefit from a variety of nutritious and healthy protein choices to feed themselves and their families and will continue to do so in the future. Truth: Every day, Canadians across the country make food choices that reflect their needs, their personal values and their cultural traditions. Livestock and animal by-products will continue to be part of that offering to not only feed us but also feed our pets and to manufacture products used in human medicine as well as other everyday products. Canada’s farm families depend on healthy and productive farm animals to earn a living and will continue to invest in research and on-farm improvements to ensure their animals receive the best care possible.

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What The Best Administrative Professionals Have In Common Administrative Professionals Day takes trative Professionals Week occurs during annual event strives to be a reminder place this year on April 24 and Adminis- the last week in April (April 21 to 27). The for businesses across the country to acknowledge the devotion and hard work of administrative professionals. These days, many businesses have entire teams of multitasking administrative professionals that keep their offices running smoothly. Administrative positions vary and those that have them may be office managers, executive assistants or secretaries. However, regardless of their exact position, administrative professionals must demonstrate core competencies that include the following: Computer skills. Not only do administrative professionals need to be quick with a keyboard, they also need to be computer literate. Creating spreadsheets, word documents and presentations are all in a day’s work. Time management. It’s not uncommon Photo submitted for a secretary or administrative assistant

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to have many different tasks on the go at one time. The best will be able to prioritize and get everything done without breaking a sweat. Communication. Often working on the front line for an entire company, an administrative professional needs to be able to communicate with everyone, from CEOs and interns to suppliers and clients. If you have an executive assistant, secretary or administrative assistant in your office that does an outstanding job, make sure you show your appreciation for the work they do this week and throughout the year.

This year, show your admin team you value their work with the gift of professional development. Consider sending your superstar administrator for training or to a conference to inspire them.

Administrative Professionals Week

Dr. Moneo Would like to Thank Skye, Carrie and Jorianne Swell job! VERMILION EYE CENTRE

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