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Hundreds of students visited Lakeland College as they held an Open House at both Lloydminster and Vermilion campuses on October 25 - 26. Prospective students had the opportunity to tour the College and experience demonstrations at the farm, in different trades, and at the Emergency Training Centre. “The students have been really engaged! Some have never welded or even seen it, and others wanted to see the facilities and program options,” said Instructor Doug Ewing during a hands-on welding demonstration for prospective students. Current students led tours, and encouraged joining clubs or staying in dorms as a way of making new friends. “The hands-on learning makes Lakeland College better than anywhere else in the country. I came here instead of staying in Ontario, and have made
more industry connections than I would have sitting in a classroom. There are opportunities that I may not have gotten at home on the farm by being able to work with sheep, and dairy,” Animal Science Technician students, Denver Bolton and Jenna Olson. As part of the event, during the 16th Annual Career Fair in Vermilion, students enjoyed networking with industr y representatives and seeing what was available for universities and exchange programs; agriculture, oil industry, and interior design positions; as well as government, human, and health ser vices. Fourty-seven companies participated and one representative, John Stephen from Elanco Animal Health said, “For an employer this is a wonderful place to come. There are a lot of opportunities and careers of all sorts in agriculture including Ag Business and Animal Health. My message would be to get more people involved because agriculture has always been a very steady industry.”
Prospective student, Cody Hilis from Lloydminster tried welding for the first time on October 25, and said it was hard but fun!
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Saddlebronc / Bareback School
From left, organizer Dale Woodward presenting Jake Henry with a buckle at the Bronc Bustin’ Per formance on October 26.
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because it allows them to further their rodeo careers by being given advice from The Lakeland College Rodeo Team top notch competitors,” said Jace Thorhosted the annual Saddlebronc/Bare- steinson, Lakeland College Rodeo Team’s bac k S c ho ol at L akeland C olleg e Public relations Coordinator. i n Ver m i l i o n o n O c to b er 25 - 27. Dale Woodward who has been organParticipants had the opportunity to learn ising the event for years went on to thank from the best with instructors being CFR stock contractors, C5, and GroundbreakChampions and NFR qualifiers, Dusty ing Rodeo; as well as the instructors and Hausauer, Layton Green, and Jake Vold. participants. Sixteen saddle bronc riders and five bareback riders practiced on spur boards, and learned the basics of proper chute procedure. They also had the opportunity to practice the fundamentals on a mechanical bucking dummy before getting on live horses. “The school is important for students Reporter
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VRFC- Recurrent Training Seminar
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is the first in the world to deploy space based ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast) domestically, and the first to deploy it over the North Atlantic (the world’s busiest airspace) simultaneously with the United Kingdom’s air navigation service (NATS) and the Icelandic Civil Aviation Administration. “Others used to use ground based technology. This means missing aircraft can be found in moments and impacts safety and efficiency globally,” said Balaneski. Civil Aviation Inspector for transport Canada, Edgar Simard, informed pilots on how to make a stabilized approach. He suggested that it is better to do a missed approach than an incorrect one. Flight Instructor, Erwin Warkentin, estimated that for every knot a pilot travels
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The Vermilion River Flying Club hosted a Recurrent Training Seminar on October 26, at the Easter Star Hall in Vermilion. Approximately 25 pilots gathered to refresh their knowledge, learn about new changes in the industry, and available services. Pilots were able to count the experience towards their two-year licence requirements. Representatives from NAV Canada, Transport Canada, a local instructor, and a local engineer gave presentations throughout the day. NAV Canada’s Darcy Balaneski said, “The new system should allow relevant NOTAMs (notice to airmen) along a pilot’s flight path. They will meet an international standard so that we are consistent across the globe.” He also shared news that NAV Canada
faster than prescribed upon landing, they A maintenance presentation was also will land approximately 100 feet past their given by Geoff Hancock from Hancraft expected landing spot. Aeromotive who suggested that pilots “No job or no life is worth flying when meet their annual requirements, and weather does not permit,” said Warken- gave recommendations for out of service tin who also suggested for pilots to keep periods. their emergency or survival kits acces“We are so fortunate in this country to sible. be able to fly, but let’s not hurt ourselves He went on to say that new regula- doing it,” said Hancock. tions included waiting 12 hours after consuming alcohol (previously 8). New regulations require w a i t i n g 2 8 d ay s after any method of September 29, 1948 – October 31, 2015 cannabis consumption for pilots, air traffic controllers, and flight engineers.
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Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you, Until we meet again. Loved & Forever Missed by, Jake, Chris, Jeff, Mackenzie, Parker, Hudson & Jackson From left, Air Traffic Operations Specialist Dan McKay from Edmonton ACC, Flight Instructor Erwin Warkentin, Transport Canada’s Edgar Simard, NAV Canada’s Darcy Balaneski, and Hancraft Aeromotive’s Geoff Hancock. Photo Angela Mouly
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Lorna Hamilton Editor
H a l l o w een traditions were brought to Canada by means of S c ot t i s h a n d Irish immigrants. One of the customs brought with them was the Jack-O-Lantern and this past weekend my family and I had fun carving our Jack-O-Lanterns for outside, and it was a lot of fun, with a bit of humour. Halloween is Thursday and I can’t wait to see all the ghouls, goblins, monsters along with the princes and princesses run from door to door. I also enjoy when the parents dress up; they are often funnier than the children. Yay! I love Halloween. Not all children will be accompanied by an adult so as a community, we will have to be very aware of our surroundings while we drive through the streets. Children often get so excited they forget the rules of the road and will pop out in
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Happy Halloween
front of an oncoming car without even thinking of the consequences. We also have to remember that dark colored costumes will make them much harder to see, so please put a reflective stripe on your children’s costume, so they are more visible to vehicles. We also have to remember that even though we live in our safe little community, it is still very important to check all the treats our children receive before they eat anything. Also, we need to monitor the activities our children are involved in, because let’s face it when they get out with their friends, a night of fun can quickly turn into a night of destruction. Cars, houses, and buildings can and will be pranked or vandalized. Speak to your children regarding being respectful of the property of our community members, remind them on the consequence of their actions if they feel the need to succumb to peer pressure. Keep all pets inside. children running into a driveway or yard unannounced to a dog can cause the animal to instinc-
tively react which could result in a child being bitten and we certainly do not want that to happen! Let’s keep this Halloween a safe
and happy day for everyone involved, caution, perseverance and smarts will do it. Happy Halloween everyone.
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Healthy Drinks During The Holiday Season
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With Christmas, Hanukkah and other major holidays around the corner, many people think about the food celebrations that may come with it, but not the drink choices. Rethinking your drink can be helpful since what you drink doesn’t help you feel full. This makes it easy to consume extra sugar from drinks and not even notice. What is a healthy drink? The 2019 Canad a’s Foo d Guide i n c l u d e s h e a l t hy d r i n k s . Wate r i s encouraged as the “drink of choice” to
keep you hydrated. Other healthy drinks include unsweetened lower fat white milk, unsweetened fortified plant-based beverages such as soy beverage and almond beverage and unsweetened coffee and teas. Since many celebrations include d r i n ks t h at h ave a h i g h er fat a n d sugar content, here are a few ways to c ut b ac k o n o n e or b ot h. Choose black coffee, tea or herbal tea (with or without two-per-cent, one-percent or skim milk). Instead of a sugary drink like pop or juice, add flavour to water with cucum-
ber slices, cranberries, sliced oranges or other fruit. If you choose to enjoy regular pop or fruit punch, cut back on the amount by alternating each sugary drink with water. For hot chocolate, you can try adding less chocolate mix or mixing ½ hot chocolate with ½ coffee or ½ steamed milk. For eggnog, you can try ½ egg nog/ ½ lower fat milk. Alcohol I f yo u c h o o s e t o d r i n k a l c o h o l, remember alcohol adds extra calories to your diet, along with the potential for
other health risks and harms. There are lower risk drinking guidelines for Canadians which if followed can reduce health risks: Limit of 10 drinks a week for women with no more than 2 drinks a day most days. Limit of 15 drinks a week for men, with no more than 3 drinks a day most days. For more information on reducing the risks associated with alcohol go to the link below. https://www.camh.ca/-/ media /files/canadas-low-risk-guidelines-pdf.pdf
Field Marshal Alexander Branch No. 11 of the Royal Canadian Legion will be kicking off their annual Poppy Campaign. Door-to-door campaigning will be carried out at local businesses in conjuction with some over-thephone canvassing. Poppy trays will be placed at many generous venues and we ask your full support again this year. Remember, donations made to the Poppy Campaign must go back into the community to help Veterans and their families in need of assistance. We look forward to your support again when a canvasser calls. If you can help with this year’s campaign call 780-853-5867.
Service will be held at the Vermilion Cenotaph, public is asked to gather at the Cenotaph at 10:30. Parade starts at the Legion at 10:45 a.m. and will march to the Cenotaph.
If you have not pre purchased your Wreath or made a Donation to this year’s Campaign, you can do so at the Legion Branch from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Civic service to follow back at Legion after the ceremony at Cenotaph.
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October 29, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice
Dawn Hames Columnist
This is a vintage desser t recipe that is sure to become a family favourite. It uses simple ingredients and is quick and easy to make. While this dish is baking an amazing thing happens. The thin sauce you poured on the top forms into a pudding at the bottom of the baking dish and the cake batter you placed on the bottom goes to the top. This type of pudding cake is also called a sauce cake and historically it was called a
Apple Cake
cottage pudding. Older versions of this recipe usually call for 1 cup of raisins instead of the chopped apple, and the olive oil would often be lard or butter. It was also called hard time pudding, referring to its popularity during the great depression of the 1930’s. Its popularity among pioneers arose due to the use of basic and economical ingredients and the fact that it is a cake that does not require eggs. Sauce cake recipes have been passed from generation to generation and has been part of our history of cooking on the prairies. Apple Cake with Carmel Sauce 1 cup all purpose flour
2 Tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup milk 1 apple, cored and chopped into small pieces (I leave the peel on) 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1 3/4 cups water Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease your casserole baking dish, I use butter. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Stir in the olive oil, milk and apple. It will be a very thick batter. Spread the batter in
the bottom of a casserole dish. You can use a round or a square. In a separate bowl or 4 cup glass measuring cup add and mix together the sugar butter and hot water. Pour this mixture over the batter, leaving it to float on top of the batter. Do not stir. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. You can serve it hot with cream or ice cream. It can also be served cold, with the caramel sauce spooned on top of whipped cream or ice cream. The brown sugar can be cut back to 1/2 cup or increased to 1 cup depending on how sweet or rich you like to live. The apple can be substituted for 1 cup of raisins.
Lloydminster RCMP Investigating Counterfeit Currency
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Burkedale School Takes Awhile To Get Going
Craig Baird Columnist
I n 19 2 0 , t h e r e were enough people living in the Burkedale area that it was decided that there needed to be some sor t of schooling for students in the area. A total of 17 ratepayers attended a meeting on March 20 to vote for the formation of a school district. A site was selected and a building that was for sale through George Hines was purchased to use as a temporary school. The Depar tment of Education would approve the establishment of the district but the establishment of a permanent school wouldn’t happen quite yet. In 1921, another annual meeting was held and an estimate for the purchase of a school was debated. Tenders for the school were put out and debentures were issued for $3,000. Unfortunately, people in the area had decided to put a concrete basement under the school and that held up the building of the school. A tender was then issued for the concrete, but the board then had second thoughts regarding the school and wanted to explore securing the building originally offered by George Hines. By May of 1921, the board decided not to open the school at all, before deciding to go ahead with the alteration of a house to be used as a school.
Things moved quickly by this point and in late fall, a year-and-a-half after originally deciding on a school, the renovated school house opened and Mrs. W.H. Irwin took over as teacher. In 1922, the move to a permanent school continued and George Berry was contracted to build a stable for the school. The attendance at the school was small at this point and Mrs. Irwin decided to take only half her agreed at tendance. The lower at tendance was because of a whooping cough epidemic. I n 19 2 3 , h o t c h o c o l a t e w a s purchased for the winter so that the children could receive hot chocolate ever y d ay at n o o n. Im provem ent s were also made to the building, with the idea of a permanent building abandoned, through volunteer labour. Mrs. Irwin would resign at Christmas, and M. Waldron was hired to replace her. One of the biggest issues for the school during this time was a lack of a reliable source of fresh water. Having a child responsible for bringing water did not work great, so the board looked into building a well. Once this was done, it was then brought up the idea of a permanent school. Seeding and plowing was done at the permanent school site to prepare it for the new school. The tender of W. Smith was accepted for that work, and the school was closed this year in July and January. In 1925, Miss Spurrell was hired as a teacher and the well that was dug
continued to have problems. Finally, in 1929, nine years after the original meeting for the school district, it was decided to go ahead with the building of a new school. A plan was selected and the $2,500 contract was awarded to Superior Lumber Yard. Before long, the new school site was completed and in use by the students. The school would operate until 1953 when it was closed and the students
were bused into Marwayne. The building itself was sold to V.C. Hines, who would use it as a machine shop. Have a question or idea, e-mail me at crwbaird@gmail.com Find hundreds of history articles on my website http://canadaehx.blogspot. ca Listen to my podcast on all podcast platforms by searching for Canadian History Ehx
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Budget Will Bring Larger Classes And Fewer Programs For Students
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dent Jason Schilling says that teachers “This budget is, yet again, asking will not be able to fill in the gaps created teachers to do more with less. The Alberta Teachers’ Association presi- by today’s provincial budget. student population is expected to grow by 15,000 students, and school boards will not receive any more money to support them,” Jason Schilling, ATA president School boards will receive about $200 less per student than they received in the last school year. This is equivalent to a 2 per cent funding cut. “The government is playing a shell game in order to trick us into thinking enrolment growth is being funded, but at the end of the day, school boards have less funding per student, which means larger classes, fewer suppor ts for Alberta’s influenza immunization program is ongoing. students and programming cuts,” Jason Influenza immunization is offered, free of charge, to all Albertans Schilling, ATA president Schilling says that cuts imposed by six months of age and older. this budget will be felt by students in the Upcoming Immunization Clinics in Your Area classroom and, as a result, some will fall through the cracks. DATE: TIME: LOCATION: “Class composition will continue to be Tuesday, October 29 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. a big problem and one-on-one attention
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suffers as a result. The redirection of class size money means less accountability to keep class sizes small and school boards, underfunded for special needs by about $85 million, won’t be getting relief. If this government believes in inclusion, then they need to fund it better,” Jason Schilling, ATA president Schilling pointed to a recent study by the Conference Board of Canada to highlight the economic value of investing in education. “Each dollar invested in public education generates $1.30 in total economic impacts. If Premier Kenney is serious about supporting jobs and the economy, then he needs to do a better job supporting public education,” Jason Shilling, ATA president The Alberta Teachers’ Association, as the professional organization of teachers, promotes and advances public education, safeguards standards of professional practice and serves as the advocate for its 46,000 members.
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Angela Mouly Reporter
CLASS AGM
CLASS: Vermilion River Learning held their AGM at their new office in Vermilion on October 24. Lo c ated at 50 3 6 – 49 Ave, their new space offers a child care space as well as the oppor tunity to s hare a b oar d ro o m wit h Cat h o li c So c ial Ser vi c es and the Cham ber of Commerce. New displays feature c u l t u r a l a r t w o r k , i n fo r m at i o n a n d resources. “ L a s t ye ar wa s a q u i et ye ar fo r u s w i t h 3 8 c o u r s e s o f fe r e d ove rall. I’d like to thank all of our board members, volunteers and contributors. I expect this year will be even better,” said CEO Lindsay Carton. She went on to say that CL ASS logged over 800 volunteer hours, 370
of which were for volunteer tutoring services. G ar y Wa l s h n ote d t h at yo u c a n become a member at any time during the year. And that CLASS is looking outside the box for fundraising ideas to support projects for all ages. Finances were reviewed and two board positions were up for renewal. Chair Alva And er sen and Dire c tor Justin Thompson were re-elected by acclimation. Community member Liliana Arroyo accepted her new position on the board and said, “ I at tended CL ASS ab out 10 year s ag o, and I wanted to give something back.” Members of the board and of the public enjoyed touring the new facility as well as hearing highlights from the past year and a few things to look forward to in the future.
Back row from left, Treasurer Gary Walsh, Vice-Chair Gordon Hills, and Program coordinator Jalene Mauws. Middle row from left, newly elected board member Liliana Arroyo, CEO Lindsay Carton, Director Elizabeth Metcalfe, and Tutor Hilda Bell. Front row from left, Spanish and ELL teacher Elizabeth Myhovich, Chair Alva Andersen, and Secretary Judy Misick. Photo submitted
Vermilion & District Music Festival Association
Will be held on November 7, 2019 at 4:45 pm in the Vermilion Museum Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce Office Manager, Leanne Martin, at their new location located at 5038-49 Avenue in Vermilion. Photo Angela Mouly
Honouring Our Veterans Submit your stories from the past with photos in person or to vermilionvoice@gmail.com before October 31st to receive a feature in our Rememberance Day section in our November 5th paper.
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Everyone Welcome
J.R. Robson Fall SuppeR Marauder Athletics Wednesday, November 6, 2019
2 PLATE SETTINGS: 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $15 Adults, $12 Youth (Gr.1-6) & Seniors, $45 Family Tickets available from most athletes and at the school office during school hours.
COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER, AND VILLAGES OF KITSCOTY, MARWAYNE, DEWBERRY, AND PARADISE VALLEY
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an open house to share how our municipalities will collaborate on land use and service provision. Residents are invited to one of two open houses where we will complete the cycle of the public consultation process that started in January of this year. Join us to review and provide comments on the draft Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks and Intermunicipal Development Plans that will guide collaboration between our municipalities in matters of how our municipalities will collaborate on matters related to land use and service provision such as transportation, water and wastewater, solid waste, emergency services, and recreation. You will have the opportunity to express any questions, concerns, or considerations about the draft documents. Refreshments provided.
Visit an open house to find out more: October 28 Marwayne and Dewberry 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Marwayne Community Hall 210-Second Avenue S, Marwayne
November 12 Kitscoty and Paradise Valley 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Kitscoty Senior Citizen Centre 4921 50 Avenue, Kitscoty
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Angela Mouly Reporter
Lakeland College hosted the P3 Firefighters Graduation Ceremony at the Emergency Training Centre’s Theatre in Vermilion on October 25. Twenty-three students from across the country graduated their three month course and many families came to celebrate. Alumni Relations Officer, Shauna Zack said, “You are part of the Lakeland family now. We want to keep in touch with you.”
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One of the students thanked every- show respect.” enjoyed having the opportunity to congratone for coming and on behalf of her class Overall staff and family members ulate each of the firefighters. said, “Many of us came from far away and we will move forward on our own path. I will miss you. Thank you for the experiences and life lessons that we learned here. This includes how to be a team and how to
A Lakeland College student addressed the audience on behalf of her graduating class. Photos submitted
Information Session Tuesday, Nov. 5 5:00 PM 5038-49 Ave, Vermilion
P3 Grad Class at the Emergency Training Centre in Vermilion on October 25.
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St. Jerome’s Playground
St. Jerome’s School in Vermilion completed the new build and opened it for playing on October 21. Photos Angela Mouly
Angela Mouly
Federal Election Results
votes (2.55 per cent); Kira Brunner-Green with 242 votes (0.43 per cent); and Roberta candidate with 1,069 votes (1.89 per cent); Marie Graham-Veterans Coalition Party Constituents all across Canada attended Robert McFadzean-Libertarian candidate candidate with 145 votes (0.26 per cent). polling stations on October 21, to cast their votes in the 2019 Federal Election. “You don’t get to complain if you don’t vote. A lot of countries don’t have the opportunity to vote or the freedom. No matter what your politics are, we need to exercise our right to vote,” said Sherri Heller, central poll supervisor. According to https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Results_of_the_2019_Canadian_ federal_election_by_riding#Rural_Alberta, results for the Lakeland riding were: elected incumbent Shannon Stubbs- Conservative MP with 47,551 votes (84.05 per cent); Jeffery Swanson-NDP candidate with 3,634 votes (6.42 per cent); Mark Watson-Liberal candidate with 2,492 votes (4.40 per cent); Alain Houle-PPC candidate with 1,440 Dawn Riley outside a polling station in Vermilion on October 21. Photo Angela Mouly Reporter
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COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER LAND USE BYLAW NO. 19-02 NOTICE OF DECISION OF DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Discretionary Use District: Country Residential - Single-Lot (CR-A) Permit No.: 329329-19-D0061 Location:
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Use Approved:
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Date of Notice:
October 23, 2019
Permit Valid on:
November 13, 2019
A Development Permit for a discretionary use does not take effect until twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice provided that no appeals have been registered with this office. Any person affected by a development permit for a discretionary use may appeal the decision in writing stating reasons for the appeal along with a four hundred ($400.00) dollar appeal fee. The appeal must be submitted within twenty-one (21) days of notice to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board of the County of Vermilion River.
Ian MacDougall, MURP Development Officer
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The Vermilion Voice | October 29, 2019
Folk Club Hosts Gurf Morlix
“It was such a treat to have Mark Davis and his lovely wife open up for the great Gurf Morlix from Texas on October 20. The crowd was wowed by his wonderful song writing abilities as well as stunning voice,” said Patti Dupuis. Photos submitted
Jr. B Tigers
Ethan Nelson who scored 2 goals for Vermilion on October 25. Photos Angela Mouly
Rylan Long during the Jr. B Tigers game on October 25.
Northern Livestock Sales Division of Northern Livestock Sales Lloydminster, Meadow Lake & Prince Albert NOVEMBER SALE SCHEDULE
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October 29, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice
VES – Hot Lunch Dance
Angela Mouly Reporter
The Vermilion Elementary School hosted a Halloween Dance for families as a fundraiser for their Hot Lunch Program on October 24. “VES Hot Lunch Program Society loves putting on the annual Halloween Dance. It’s great fun for the whole family. We had 267 people attend this year raising just over $1,000! It was a huge success and we appreciate all the support from the community.
This fundraiser ensures that we can continue to provide parents an inexpensive and convenient alternative for lunch, promote good nutritional education and encourage proper eating habits, as well as ensure that all VES students have access to the meal program regardless of their parents’ ability to pay,” said Chantel Betz – VES Hot Lunch Program Treasurer. Families in costumes of all kinds came to celebrate and enjoyed dancing throughout the evening.
Marely, Cash, and Jayce Walsh. Photos Angela Mouly
Janae Highet, Matt Flaata, Dexon Flaata, Leighton Flaata, and Rory Flaata.
Houses in Vermilion decorated for Halloween. Photos Angela Mouly
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The Vermilion Voice | October 29, 2019
Just Say Hi
community and interacting with various people.
Reporter
VIBE’s Just Say Hi Campaign has been running for approximately 10 years and encouraged children to interact with the community from October 21 - 24. According to VIBE, the program is based on the premise that all students need positive connections with adults, which is one of the 40 developmental assets. Students collected buttons by going to participating partners, exchanging with students from other Vermilion schools and visiting Vermilion School offices, and offering to shake their hand and introduce themselves. Participating businesses included Vermilion Voice, McDonald’s Family Foods, Co-op Gas Bar, the Bargain Shop, Your Dollar Store With More, the RCMP, Addictions and Mental Health, Victim Services, Vermilion Public Library, VES, St. Jerome’s School, J.R. Robson School, Vermilion Outreach School, School of Hope, Lakeland College Pool, and the Town of Vermilion. Zoe Remple from St. Jerome’s School. Overall, children enjoyed touring the Photo Sue Chikie
From left, Jagur and Denim. Photos Angela Mouly
From left, Hannah and Landon Angle.
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Spooktacular Volleyball J.R. Robson School hosted the Spooktacular Volleyball Tournament on October 24 – 25. Twenty teams from 18 schools in the area attended. Marwayne Wilcats Grade 7 team won Gold. Photos Angela Mouly
DRIVE YOUR FUTURE
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AWNA BLANKET AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AUCTIONS 2 PARCELS OF FARMLAND - Gordondale & Fairview, AB. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, November 19-20 - Grande Prairie Site. Each Parcel is 161 +/- Title Acres. $6700 Surface Lease Revenue at Gordondale & $3200 Surface Lease Revenue at Fairview. Jerry Hodge: 780.706.6652; Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd. rbauction.com/realestate. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT? Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30, 000 lump sum refund. Expert help. 1-844-453-5372. TURN KEY GENERAL STORE Business For Sale. Includes everything to continue operating without interruption. $199,000 for 2624 sq. ft. building, fixtures & inventory in Dixonville, Alberta. 780-618-3543; dixonvillegeneral@abnorth.com.
Express Service available at supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254. WHITE SPRUCE TREES: 5’ average $50. Installation ONLY $19. Includes: hole augered, Wurzel Dip enzyme injection, bark mulch application, staking. Minimum order 20. One-time fuel charge: $125-150. Crystal Springs. 403-820-0961. Quality guaranteed. EMPLOYMENT WANTED BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad. Only INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008 $269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach over 100 BUILT WITH CONCRETE POSTS. Barns, Shops, weekly newspapers. Call NOW for details. 1-800-282- Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and more; sales@integritybuilt.com; 1-866-974-7678; www.integritybuilt. 6903 Ext 200; www.awna.com. com. FEED AND SEED HEALTH HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or SpringGET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canathrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm da. Do you or someone you know have any of these conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, FiFOR SALE bromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 37+ colours available Dressingµ.and hundreds more. All ages and medical at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 24-48 hour conditions qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly reEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INTERESTED IN THE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit http://awna.com/resumes_add.
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BOOKS FOR BELIZE
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Children & Youth Books, School Supplies, Teacher Resources, Looseleaf Paper, Printer Paper are priority. Please no encyclopedias, magazines or textbooks
November 3rd 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Competitive Wage & Benefits
Recycle Your Copy Paper Boxes Drop donations off at Vermilion Voice Office - 5006 - 50 Ave
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For More Information Contact: Robin Sherwood 780 853-7255 or any Vermilion Rotarian.
WE RESERVED YOU ROOM IN OUR COMING EVENTS SECTION ONLY $35
Presents Our Second Annual
Entertainment Evening Fundraiser Featuring local recording artist Sam Lundell November 2, 2019 7:00 - 9:00 PM Adults - $10 / 12 & under - $5
Call Vermilion Voice at 780-853-6305 OR EMAIL vermilionvoice@gmail.com
Join us for an evening of acoustic music, a selection of homemade desserts, coffee, tea & juice. Limited tickets available at Northern Lights Realty or by calling Dorothy Scully 780-853-5167
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VERMILION AND AREA BUSINESSES McMinis & Company
COUNTRY TOUCH MASSAGE
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VERMILION AND AREA HOME BUSINESSES Vermilion Breeders Co-op
The East Central Family Day Home Agency
Financing Available for Bred Cows, Bred Cows with Calves at Side, and Bred Heifers
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Spend some time with people who can shed some light on your personal situation. Your ability to dazzle others with your unique and innovative ideas will attract attention.
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Curb or cut out that bad habit you've been meaning to do something about. Coworkers may not be on your side. Make sure that new mates live up to your high standards.
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Accept the inevitable, and opportunities for advancement will follow. You may want to make changes in your home environment. Drastic changes regarding your personal attitude are evident.
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Implement your ideas into your projects at work. You can certainly gain popularity; however, don't do it by paying for everyone else. Listen to the advice given by those with experience.
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Acceptance is the key. You must watch your tendency to spend whatever you make. Change will be required to make your life more harmonious.
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SCHOOL NEWS J.R. Robson School News
Raynette Schroeder Submitted
It has been brought to our attention that the date on the tickets for Fall Supper is incorrect. Fall Supper will be on Wednesday, November 6 and NOT on Thursday, November 7. Awards Night is taking place on Friday, November 1. It is a chance to celebrate our students’ academic, athletic and citizenship achievements. Halloween is on Thursday and activities are planned for the last two periods of the day. We look forward to seeing the creative costumes students will be wearing that day. J.R. Robson’s Student Vote before the federal election happened on October 18. Here are the results: 194 votes for Shannon Stubbs - Conser vative Party of Canada (winner), 16 for Jeffrey Swanson - NDP, 7 for Mark Watson - Liberal Party of Canada, 6 for Alain Houle - People’s Party of Canada, 4 for Kira Brunner - Green Party of Canada, 1 for Rober t McFadzean - Liber tarian Party of Canada and 0 for Roberta Marie Graham - Veterans Coalition Party of Canada. They matched fairly closely to the actual results for our Lakeland riding. Nationally, the Student Vote results were as follows: Liberals: 109, (Liberals win minority government),
Karen King Submitted
Grad e 5B to ok time to talk about Remembrance Day, and how we all have freedom and safety because of the sacrifices made by those in the military. Each Grade 5B student filled out a Postcard for Peace to be sent to someone in the military. This year they’re sending them off to the Cold Lake Air Force Base. KA and KB went to the RCMP station on October 21 and 22 for a field trip. They had the opportunity to sit in the police truck and to be locked in a jail cell. One
NDP: 98, Conservatives: 94, Green: 28 and Bloc Quebecois: 9 Our Marauder Football team made it to playoffs. Originally that was not the case, but one of the playoff teams was bumped up to a different tier because of their population size. The team travelled to Edson on Thursday, October 24 for their first playoff game. Grade 8/9 girls volleyball played in Meadow Lake and came in 3rd on the weekend of October 18-19. Our annual Spook tacular Girls Volleyball tournament took place over the weekend. Clay Bryden, Jared Gourley, Sam Ree, Caleb Ree and Bray Crowe travelled to Eagle Butte for Cross Country Running Provincials. Caleb Ree placed 85th in the Jr. Boys category out of 124 runners. Clay Bryden placed 25th and Jared Gourley placed 90th in the Intermediate Boys category out of 113. Sam Ree placed 20th and Bray Crowe placed 23rd in the Senior Boys category out of 109. J.R. Robson placed 4th overall with 424.29 points among 2A schools. Important dates: Oct. 30: Parent/Teacher Interviews, Nov. 1: Awards Night, Nov. 6: Fall Supper, Nov. 6: Grade 9 Take Your Kids to Work Day, Nov. 8: ATA Professional Learning Day – no classes for students,
Marauder Football game vs. Edson. Photo submitted
Vermilion Elementary School News
of the policemen showed them what he was wearing, talked about safety and told them about calling 911. This past week, VES held the fall Scholastic Book Fair. With all the support of student families, staff and volunteers, we were successful once again. The proceeds of this literary fund raiser go directly towards our Library Learning Commons for new books and author visits. Congratulations to Bridget Gorkoff and Mrs. Bast for being the book fair winners of the $25 in books for themselves and $25 in books for their classroom. Thank you to the following volunteers for
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SCHOOL NEWS Anna Svenungard Submitted
The month of October has flown by! Students and staff came back refreshed a n d re ad y to t ac k l e more learning after a lovely Thanksgiving break. Many elementary students have been having fun and keeping fit with the first session of our school swim lessons done. The kids enjoyed this learning experience and the opportunity to better understand how to stay safe in the water. Our new playground is finally open and the students are having a blast playing on it! A big thank you again to everyone who donated their time and energy to see this project through. Even our older Spartans have been eager to go on and play. Miss. Penner’s Grade Ten Health class spent part of their day enjoying the fresh air and fun new structure. Mr. Greg Smith visited the Grade 2 /3 classroom to give a presentation for their Rocks and Minerals unit. Students engaged in hands-on learning as they sorted rocks based on colour, tested their streak, and explored rock characteristics. Mr. Derek Young, the Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services for the Town of Vermilion, visited the Grade 4 students to talk about solid waste management in our town. Students understand better now why plastics are no longer accepted in recycling, the importance of the future organics program, and what they can do to increase diversion rates and reduce the amount waste going into our landfill. Our school greatly appreciates it when local experts give their time to share their expertise with our students, we feel very blessed. Grade 5 students had the privi lege of participating in the dog reading program. Four dogs came from Lakeland College and each student read to a dog for 15 minutes. Grade 5’s described the experience as ‘fun and cuddly’, ‘comforting and peaceful’, they loved getting to meet the dogs and the students from Lakeland College! They are very excited for the dogs to come back! Another year of Vibe’s “Just Say Hi” is in the books. Spartans loved meeting with VES students to exchange buttons and say “Hi” at recess on October 22. The Public Library, Town Office, Lakeland College, and Coop Gas Bar, just to name a few, were part of many of the participating locations in town where students could stop by, say “Hi”, and collect a button. Constable Flynn came to visit us and hand out buttons. The Grade One students felt very special, as she took the time to say ‘Hi” to each of them and learn all their names. Way to go Constable Flynn! Students were excited to hand in all their buttons on October 24 and have their name entered to win a prize. Congratulations to the High School Cross Country Runners who competed at Provincials on Saturday October 19 in Medicine Hat. The course was a mix of flat prairie and challenging hills, and the competition was tough! Well done, runners! Thank you to all the families who supported our annual book fair, it was a huge success! Proceeds suppor t resources within our school library. Check out the online gallery to do some Christmas shopping and show yo u r S p a r t a n p r i d e at s t j e r o m e s . entripyshops.com. The coupon sent home in the red bag with students
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Marauder Spirits Strong As They Look To The 2020 Season
Cathy Wolters Submitted
The Vermilion Marauders football team had just lost a playoff game 52 - 35, but were ebullient not delusional when they sang We are the Champions as their bus chugged away from Edson’s Holy Redeemer High. With a roster full of grade 10s the team could be forgiven for looking forward and not backward. It’s been their modius operandi this season as they learned and grew in every game. The Marauders backed into the playoffs when the division leading Hinton team was bumped to the 3A playoffs. Their reward was travelling to Edson for the second consecutive week for the Rebel’s first ever playoff game. Leading the scoring with five majors was the Rebels all-purpose offensive machine Ryhker Lamabe who is quarterback, kick returner, kicker, receiver and rusher. But the Marauders were in the game until late in the third quarter. Just after scoring to pull to within 5 points, the Marauders couldn’t stop Lamabe from returning kickoff for a touchdown. Although there wasn’t a convert, Edson took an 11 point 30-19 lead and didn’t look back scoring three more touchdowns to the Marauders two. In the first half the teams traded touchdowns. But it’s end, the Marauders trailed 16 -12. The four-point difference came from Rebel converts. Vermilion responded to Edson’s first major in just 38 seconds. Logan McNabb took the short kick off across midfield to the Rebel 45. On the first play, and his first carry, Ryland Fougere looked left and saw black jerseys, so cut back up the middle and found a lane. He was clear of tacklers from the 35 yard line to the endzone. The Marauders didn’t score again until the clock ran out on the first half. The 9-play drive was riddled with penalties and big plays.
Fougere started the drive by reversing his field three times and was finally tackled on the Rebel 26. A screen pass to him picked up 2 more yards. Rookie quarterback Tylin Vold was forced to run and came up with flying elbows. The Marauders were flagged for blocking from behind making them 2nd and 18. On the ensuing play they lost 10 more yards when Tanner Stone sacked Vold. Gambling on 3rd and 28, Vold connected with Jayben Gamaracy, playing in his first game since the season opener, who got behind the Rebel coverage for a 29 yard gain. There was still a fight to the goal line. Vold was shoved hard to the ground with a four yard gain. He tried to get a screen pass to Fougere but had to run and stepped out of bounds at the eight, still two yards from the first down. The siren sounded as the ball was snapped. Fougere drove to the endzone for the major. Play was in the trenches through the beginning of the second half. Each team forced a take over on downs. There was no scoring until 4:20 of the third when Lamabe scrambled 48-yards into the endzone. Although a blatant illegal block was missed by the officials, the Rebels had doubled their total 24 -12. Not discouraged the Marauders persevered with a major of their own. After missing Fougere on a long pass, Vold scrambled to the Rebel 25. After another unsuccessful pass, Herzog joined the offence and tanklike bulled through bodies to the endzone. Riley Cronin slipped tacklers for the convert making the score 24 -19. Then came Lamabe’s disheartening kickoff return touchdown followed by two more touchdowns. The second was a pick six by Lamabe for a 44 -19 lead. The Marauders would add two majors in the final quarter. The first drive following a kickoff taken by Logan Tupper. On the initial play Fougere was thrown out of
bounds by Stone and then hit. The resulting penalty moved the ball to the Rebel 35. Vold looked downfield for Fougere. The pass was incomplete, and the Marauders were flagged for holding. On the next play Herzog tracked down a wobbly throw while being covered by Tayte Zaporosky, The Marauders declined the pass interference call against Zaporosky to scrimmage first down on the 17. Vold looked to pass but had to duck rushing Rebels and found daylight to the endzone. Cronin furnished the two-point convert to make the score 44 - 27. Lamabe scored again at 2:45 to make it 52 - 27. Vermilion’s final touchdown was Fougere’s third, a 10-yard run where he reversed fields and found a blocker to make the endzone with 1:49 on the clock. The drive started with Zac Bodie returning the kickoff to the Rebel 28. He was hit out of bounds by Stone, his third unnecessary roughness penalty. A reverse from Bodurka to Herzog resulted in a six yard gain, then Vold swept to inside the 10 for first and goal. Cronin added the two-point convert to make the Marauder total 35. The Marauders would get one more chance to move the ball after a Bodie interception with 47 seconds left on the clock. On what could have been the last play Fougere was deliberately and unnecessarily whacked on the head by Lamabe. That unnecessary roughness call was offset by a Marauder hold. The head ref was ready to call the game, but the Marauders wanted a last opportunity. Marauder points after: Steven Bodurka and Zac Bodie played their final high school football games. Bodurka played on both sides of the ball with rushing yards and tackles. Bodie had at least five tackles, a knockdown, interception and a long kickoff return. He also brought down Rebel Jaden Langridge who is double his size… Fougere had a combined offensive total
of nearly 220 yards with 75 passing yards and another 138 rushing…For the first time all year both teams dressed an the same number of players – 14…Edson took 12 penalties and Vermilion just 4. There could have been more. For example, a late hit on Vold wasn’t called on Lamabe’s pick 6…The wind was a major factor in the first half but died down in the second…It might have been an omen. Although the Marauders recovered their short kickoff to start the game, on the next play the Rebels forced a fumble and got the ball back…Herzog was a tackling beast even with attempts to double team him…Kudos to coach Lorne Maier who also was the bus driver.
Tylin Vold dodged blitzing Edson rebels and often ran when no receivers were open. Above he looks downfield as Jayben Gamaracy looks to where he could provide blocking support.
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What’s Really Scary For Bat Week? Losing Our Bats!
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It sounds like a creepy scary Halloween story: An introduced fungal disease spreading westward and wreaking havoc in its wake. But it’s a dreadfully true story. The disease is White-nose Syndrome (Pseudogymnoascus destructans) and it’s already killed millions of bats in eastern North. They’ve died during hibernation. Now White-nose syndrome (WNS) is spreading westward through Manitoba and will soon be killing Alberta bats. Currently there isn’t a medicine or other treatment to treat WNS. A probiotic treatment to help protect bats from WNS is being developed and tested by Canada’s finest bat biologist, Dr. Cori Lausen (a former teacher in Vermilion), says Darcey Shyry, a Lakeland College environmental science instructor. “It’s hoped that it could be applied at bat houses to inoculate our bats, but more rural participation in reporting bat roosts and installing and monitoring bat houses is needed to help battle WNS” said Shyry. Bat Week will be celebrated internationally from October 24-31. The Lakeland College Environment Club and the Alberta Community Bat Program would like to celebrate bat week with an invitation to the public, particularly rural landowners,
to participate in bat conservation and to provide an update on a local bat conservation cooperative initiative. Lakeland College’s Environment Club has already started to help bats by building bat houses. The club built four nursery bat houses, then donated them to Alberta Parks in 2016. “The club’s goal was to provide safe roosting habitat for bats and to help monitor provincial populations and distributions,” says Robin Lagroix-Mclean, another Lakeland instructor and faculty advisor for the club. The bat houses were installed at Dillbery Lake Provincial Park,85 km south of Lloydminster, in 2016. Since then the Alberta Community Bat Program monitored the house for bat occupancy and abundance. “The deployment of these large nursery bat houses at DLPP has been very successful as all have been occupied by colonies of bats since 2017,” says Shyry. Among the findings: DNA from collected guano and a bat carcass indicate that the endangered little brown myotis (Myotis lucifugus) is primarily occupying the bat roosts; only one guano sample from a bat house in 2016 contained DNA from a different bat, the big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus). Bat pups have been observed in all the nursery boxes since 2018.
In 2019 all these nursery bat houses are occupied by maternity colonies of 37-89 little brown myotis including pups. All bats in Alberta are insectivores and eat mosquitoes and crop pests, especially those with a moth-stage like bertha armyworm and diamondback moths. Installing nursery bat houses in the proper location can help reduce pest abundances. Increased monitoring of rural bat colonies is needed. “If you’re a acreage owner or farmer, Bat Week would be a good time to show your gratitude for these sky puppies that help keep pest insect numbers down,” says Shyry. “Consider installing a nursery bat house in the correct location and monitoring bats that occupy using counts and guano submissions.” Construction plans for nursery bat houses, site considerations, monitoring instructions and current information on our
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