Rosanne Fortier The 33nd Annual Wendy Brooks Music Festival commenced on March 12 at Vegreville United Church. It began with piano, violin, guitar and a few string instruments. John Calverley, Bachelor of Music, was the adjudicator for the Strings – Violin & Guitar. Maryan Threndyle, Master of Music Degree was the adjudicator for the piano [...]
Rosanne Fortier The Community of Vegreville was able to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a luncheon and raffle at the Seniors Citizens Sunshine Club on March 15. Hundreds of people consumed a delicious lunch. There was traditional soup, buns and strawberry shortcakes available. The hall was decorated in a St. Patrick’s Day style. Most [...]
On Thursday March 8 a selection of students from St. Martin’s Catholic school put on a show for friends and family in the form of the Big Drum Concert, a showcase of musical talents which are touted by many to be of exceptional variety. (Serena Audy/Photos)
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 home with a 1,050 square foot finished basement. When Holm Developments owner Darwin Holm, who runs the business out [...]
The men’s curling league held their bonspiel in early March. The winners are as follows: A event-sponsored by: Vegreville Insurance (left to right standing) Mark Trabysh Vegreville Men’s League President Winners Skip Les Rogers 3rd Les Feryoson 2nd Kevin Randell Lead Bill Busch Runner-ups (left to right sitting) Skip Adam Bilyk 3rd [...]
Viterra Vegreville represented by Darcy Humeniuk presents a donation cheque to Norma Cowan representing the Wendy Brook Music Festival Association. (Photo Submitted) The Lions Club of Vegreville presents their donation to Terry Kubin of the Wendy Brook Music Festival Association. Representing the Lions are Han Mayer and Elsie Mudryk. (Photo Submitted)
Corinne Audy On March 3 the final Zone Round of the National Classifieds was played in Vegreville. After completing 150 Vegreville Entries at league round, 30 of the best bowlers came out to play on March 3. Great bowling, fun and a wonderful time was had by all. This is the first time in 20 years [...]
Vegreville residents gathered at the Pomeroy Inn and Suites hotel on Thursday, March 8 for a wine tasting fundraiser geared toward raising money for the St Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation’s campaign to purchase a $60,000 portable ultrasound machine. The event was made possible through supply of delectable wines by the Liquor Den, scrumptious morsels provided [...]
Ellen Dunn and Rob Hughes The Vegreville Train Station hosted a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, titled Pasta Pistoli, on Saturday night, March 3. The four course cuisine and wine list was excellent and fitting for the crime scene at the renowned Italian New York eatery, La Speranza. Local residents played eight characters convincingly, including required accents and [...]
Caroline Knowles Submitted The 33rd Wendy Brook Music Festival is fast approaching. The committee is busy scheduling, organizing and frantically fundraising. The Festival is entirely supported by local business and individual donations, so at this time of year the committee is reminding all the faithful donors about the festival and hoping for a few new [...]
Vegreville School of Ballet exhibits elegance
Vegreville Youth Bowling wraps up successful season
Child’s play warms everyone’s heart
Northeastern Alberta Fish and Game Association zone 5 spring meeting.
Andrew School students excel at badminton
