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 Fort Saskatchewan, performed for the residents at Heritage House during the morning. In the afternoon, they sang for the public at Vegreville United Church. The [...]
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 process, according to Kinsmen member Mike Webb. “The event will be just like the show, a lot of solving clues and running around downtown and [...]
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 at the time of planting with permanent and weatherproof markers. This will help you remember what you’ve planted and where the plants should be. 2) [...]
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 year-end recital held at the Vegreville Social Center on May 3. Having performed successfully at several competitions this year including the STEPS competition in Vermillion [...]
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 Services, Cancer Care. By 2013, researchers want to enroll 50,000 Albertans, ages 35 to 69 that have never had [...]
Agri-News Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development recently posted the 2012 crop report schedule online. Since 1940, this program, has captured and delivered timely information relating to crop production in Alberta during the current crop season. This is achieved through the use of surveys, which collect data on moisture and crop conditions, progress of seeding [...]
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 invest the capital required to provide electrical power in areas such as rural Alberta, where an immediate return on [...]
Cliff Moroziuk Solos, duets and groups from the Sopilka School of Ukrainian dance competed in the Vermilion Ukrainian Dance Festival from April 20-22 at Lakeland College. 28 dance schools from Alberta and Saskatchewan participated in this event. The adjudicator for this competition was Anne Kanevets, Artistic Director for Yatran Dance Academy of Edmonton and Tryzub School [...]
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 bowlers here in Vegreville for the 2011- 2012 season. The [...]
Rosanne Fortier Vegreville Pentecostal Church held a Garage & Bake Sale from May 2-4. The purpose was to raise funds to build a playground at Grimea, Zuya Ukraine for the 2012 Mission project. This resource will assist children with their cognitive development because play is the finest avenue for youngsters to learn. Playgrounds also [...]
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
