Local News These members of the Fort Singers performed a song with plenty of rhythm to it.

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Peace and harmony   Rosanne Fortier   There were many harmonious activities in the Community of Vegreville on April 25. The Fort Singers – a seniors group of singers from…

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Amazing Race in Vegreville a first for town »

Michael Simpson Staff Writer It’s not a fundraiser, it’s a chance to show up and show off some community spirit, and maybe get your team a little cash in the…

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Junior Gardeners encouraged to compete in contest »

Junior Gardeners Committee, Special to the Advertiser   Here’s a few tips from the Vegreville Agricultural Society for all youngsters planning and presenting a small garden. 1) Mark your rows…

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Vegreville School of Ballet exhibits elegance »

Michael Simpson Staff Writer Crisp choreography, colourful and eye-catching costumes and a packed house from front to back would be the best way to describe the Vegreville School of Ballet’s…

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Canada

BENOIT SUPPORTS POSITIVE CHANGE TO OAS IN BUDGET »

“It is unfortunate that previous governments neglected their responsibility to protect Old …

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Small businesses support freer trade with Europe »

As Canada inches towards a free trade agreement with Europe, the Canadian Federation of …

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Harper Government Highlights Benefits for Alberta of a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement »

the benefits of a potential trade agreement with the European Union.…

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The cost of propping up the CBC pension plan »

CBC employees contributed $26.9 million to their pensions in 2010, but taxpayers were on the …

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Pomeberry frozen berries may contain hepatitis A »

Alberta consumers are being warned not to consume Pomeberry Blend frozen berries manufactured by Western Family because the product may…

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MAY 18th, 2012 SET AS DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDALS »

OTTAWA  (29 March 2012)  –  “I just want to thank everyone who has already submitted a nomination, and encourage anyone…

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Sports

Golf Tips »

By Laurent   Topping the ball means that you hit the top half of the ball and it squirts 20 or 30 yards (or feet) forward. It can be caused by a breaking of the wrists, just prior to impact, which sends the club head…

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Vegreville Youth Bowling wraps up successful season »

Bowler of the year Nick Sperberg.

  Bowler of the year Nick Sperberg. Corinne Audy (Sarah Kisilevich/Photos) Please include in the article.   “Youth Bowlers were coached by Kevin Tremblay, Elaine Cave, and Norm Preston.  Very knowledgeable, patient, skilled coaches.  Thank you!”   The following is our exciting accomplishments of the youth…

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Agriculture
Agriculture

Junior Gardeners encouraged to compete in contest »

Junior Gardeners Committee, Special to the Advertiser   Here’s a few tips from the Vegreville Agricultural Society for all youngsters planning and presenting a small…

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Alberta
Alberta News

PROVIDING MORE TAX BREAKS FOR CANADIANS

Leon Benoit   “As constituents prepare their 2011 tax returns, I wanted to take the opportunity to remind them of some of the tax cuts they can now take advantage of, thanks to this Conservative Government,”…

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Manning REA Members Vote to Sell to ATCO Electric

- At a special general meeting held on April 26, 2012 at the Ag Hall, members of the …

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Health
Health

Tomorrow Projecet seeks participants in Vegreville

Fatima Khawaja   The Tomorrow Project visits Vegreville this month, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer. The Tomorrow Project is a research project of Alberta Health…

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Food
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Baking Babky

Submitted Just before Easter, students in grades 3 & 4 Ukrainian Bilingual at A. L. Horton School made Babkas (a traditional Ukrainian Easter bread).  The students had all the ingredients and utensils they needed listed in…

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Parenting
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Vegreville student shines at ATB youth speaking invitational

Sian Vadnais Submitted The 2012 ATB Young Speakers Invitational is the culminating event of an Elk Island Public Schools district-wide public speaking competition for Grades 4, 5 and 6 which this year grew to include 2300…

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Business
Business

The actual cost of selling your REA

Lakeland REA   Rural Electrification Associations (REAs) were formed out of necessity in the 1940’s and 50’s as the only means to provide electrical power in Alberta rural areas.  Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) were unwilling to…

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Editorial
Editorial

Pay Attention! This stuff is important!

Michael Simpson Editorial Manager   As a community paper, the News Advertiser is the place people turn to find out what many towns are up to.  However, as a weekly publication there’s always going to be…

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Columns

THE ALCHEMIST

by AL THOMAS                                    WHAT! – ME WORRY?                                                        Remember Alfred E. Newman?             Always on the cover of MAD magazine. It was one of my favorites. Alfred’s only worry was his front tooth. We…

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Real Estate
Real Estate Darwin Holm and wife Tanya, owners of Holm Developments in Sherwood Park, have had two homes featured on CTV’s Sunday morning show “Showhome Parade” that were built in Vegreville. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Holm Developments features Veg-residence on television

Michael Simpson Staff Writer CTV’s broadcast of “Showhome Parade” which airs on Sunday mornings will be featuring a Vegreville residence – for the second time. The latest residence, valued at $440,000 is a 1,389 square foot…

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