New Adventures Beginning For Innisfree Students

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Vol. II • №18 (55) • Tuesday, May 10, 2016
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New Adventures Beginning
For Innisfree Students
‘The Adventure Has Just Begun‘ for eight Innisfree students who participated in the spring graduation exersices on Friday, May 6
at the Innisfree Rec Centre. The Hiway 16 News would like to extend congratulations to each of the graduates. See inside this week’s paper for more
photos on the Innisfree Delnorte School graduation.
A
s eight well-dressed graduates
crossed the Innisfree Recreation
Centre stage on May 6, family,
friends and area residents were in attendance to witness the spring exercises
and accomplishments of the Grade 12
students over their years at Innisfree
Delnorte School.
The evening ceremonies followed the
graduation banquet which featured congratulatory messages from the Buffalo
Trail Public School (BTPS) division and
local dignitaries.
School Trustee, Alice McLaughlin
spoke to the graduates saying success is
not easy and encouraged the students to
set high goals for themselves. She also reminded the student to always remember
where they have come from.
McLaughlin delivered a message from
Lloydminster Vermilion MLS Dr. Richard Starke, who was unable to attend
the event. In his message Starke advised
that “an open mind is a powerful tool”
and a change in thought can be beneficial
to success.
“Be proud of your roots and your hometown,” said Trustee McLaughlin.
Innisfree Mayor Debbie McMann
echoed the graduation theme, ‘The Adventure Has Just Begun,’ by saying the
students’ next step in life is just beginning and reminisced about watching the
2016 graduating class as they grew up in
~ Naomi Foyster-Melnyk, Lifetouch Canada
the community, then wished them well
wherever life takes them.
Graduate Jared Jackson gave the toast
to the parents and commented on how
such a small school could manage to succeed year after to year, citing the community in the school’s success. His mother
Connie Jackson gave a reply to the toast
and told of watching the students grow
throughout the years. She closed with
her hope that the “close-knit” group of
students stay in touch.
The graduates then exited the main
hall to prepare to welcome the public to the evening exercises. A packed
hall watched as the graduates and
their escorts walked the promenade
route, followed by our national anthem, as sang by Mrs. Joyce Baker.
University Professor and former
Innisfree Delnorte School
alumnus, Dr. Richard Sydora gave
the keynote speech
at the Innisfree Delnorte School
Spring Exercises on May 6.
School Principal Celeste Matovich,
filling in for MC Tiffany Tomlinson, expressed concern for the residents and students of Fort McMurray before proceeding with the graduation ceremony.
BTPS Superintendent Bob Allan gave
his address to the students stating the
students’ steadfast learning over the
years, has attributed to the night’s celebrations. He added that although the
path of life may be difficult, students
should learn from their failures, adjust
their paths and carry on to success.
Principal Matovich gave a humorous
prediction for each of the students which
had the graduates and audience giggling.
Following the tribute to the teachers by
graduates Quinn Hlus and Brayden Drury, Hlus introduced the keynote speaker,
Dr. Richard Sydora, a professor at the
University of Alberta.
Speaking at his former high school
forty years after graduating, Dr. Sydora
said Innisfree Delnorte School is really
where his adventures really began. He
started school in 1964 and said he had
many great memories from his days in
Innisfree including one particular mem-
BT Superintendent Bob Allen
ory where a class mate climbed a tree in
the school yard only to fall from the tree,
breaking his arm. The memory he spoke
of included graduate Melissa Cannan’s
father, Randy, a former class mate of Dr.
Sydora.
He added that his hometown school
served as a “melting pot” for students
from the outlying areas around Innisfree
and said small town schools like Innisfree are the foundation of a community.
Class Valedictorian Keana Boere gave
thanks for being able to complete all of
her school years at Delnorte School and
said the education her class received
there will help launch them into the fuContinued on p. 2
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New Adventures Beginning For Innisfree Students
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ture.
“I feel very privileged to grow up in
this community,” said Boere who asked
her fellow graduates to always remember
when they came from.
The class histories were given by graduates Melissa Cannan and Jaret Jackson
which was followed by the power-point
presentation which revealed each of the
students’ early years of life through to
graduation.
The emotional and touching presentation of Forever Gratefuls, acknowledgments of the roles of parents in the success of the students, followed. The school
colours were passed to the grade 11 class
representative, Dallas Dobler, by graduate Conrad Fowler.
In a final presentation, graduates Aaron Friesen and Conrad Fowler acknowledged the staff and teachers of the school
and made formal presentations to a number of people for the evening’s event before the procession of the graduates from
the hall.
The eight students will be completing
their final exams over the two months
of school remaining for the year, before
heading out on their new paths of life.
2016 Class Valedictorian Keana Boere
thanked the community for her years
spent at the small-town school and asked
her fellow graduates to always remember
where they came from.
Myrnam Dancers Support Fort McMurray
At Annual Spring Concert
Group 1 members of the Myrnam Ukrainian Dancers
performed a dance titled Holova Ramina Molina Pitsi
which club president Tracy Winterbottom said in English,
translates to head and shoulder knees and toes.
T
he New Myrnam School
gymnasium was filled
with colour as the Myrnam and District Ukrainian
Dance club held its annual
Spring Concert on May 7.
The afternoon performance
featured dances from each of
the five youth dance groups as
well as the newly formed adult
group.
Club President Tracy Winterbottom, acted as the MC for
the afternoon and recognized
the disaster playing out in
Fort McMurray and asked for
all in attendance to support
in any way possible. Follow-
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Myrnam and District Ukrainian Dancers
ing the singing of the Canadian and Ukrainian national
anthems Winterbottom then
introduced the various dances
portraying the Ukrainian culture.
The first dance of the day
was the Pryvit and included
all the dancers of the club. The
Class 2 group danced a character dance named ‘Mitten’
and delighted the family and
friends in the crowd.
Following the performances
the raffle prizes were handed
out and awards were presented to the new dancers of the
club.
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to help the Fort McMurray
disaster. The Myrnam concert
is one of the final Ukrainian
dance performances for the
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Fire Restriction Notice
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A
fter the completion of renovations to a farm house in hopes of renting it
out, one Innisfree family has decided to offer it up for victims of the Fort
McMurray fire.
The farmstead was purchased with the intension of renovating and renting the
existing farm house, but in light of the disaster unfolding in the north, Vern and
Lorraine Fowler say they feel compelled to find a family in need of a place to stay
to fill the vacancy.
“After watching the news this week, I felt that we had to do this. It was an easy
decision,” said Lorraine Fowler.
The Fowlers say the house has three bedrooms upstairs as well as one downstairs, so they would like to see a family move in to use the farm house to its capacity. The home is unfurnished so they are asking area residents to help furnish
it, including furniture, bedding, towels, dishes and all other household items.
If you have something you would like to donate to the project you can contact the
Fowlers at 780-592-2185. Smaller items can be dropped off weekdays at the Hiway 16 News office during regular business hours or after hours by appointment.
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Fire Ban Notice –
Village of Innisfree
ffective immediately, a TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for the Village of Innisfree. Burning barrels and campfires will not be allowed at this
time. Fireworks are not allowed. Propane barbeques are allowed. No new
fire permits will be issued until the ban is lifted and all fire permits are suspended.
Failure to comply with the fire ban will result in charges for fire response (as
per Village Bylaw 595-14) and possible charges as per the Forest and Prairie Protection Act of Alberta. For further information contact the Village of Innisfree
Administration Office at 780-592-3886.
~ Fire Chief Eldon Kostynuk, Village of Innisfree
Town Of Vegreville Update On
Fort McMurray Evacuee Support
A
s was reported in the Press Release of May, 4, 2016 6 p.m., The Town of
Vegreville Fire Department has deployed five fire fighters to assist with
the Ft McMurray fire relief as requested by the Provincial Operations Centre (POC). Our fire fighters have arrived safely in Ft McMurray.
Also, as was stated in the previous Press Release, no formal coordination of
a Reception Centre in Vegreville for displaced residents from Ft McMurray is
planned at this time. We realize that evacuees have made their way to Vegreville
and if any are in need of supports, supplies etc., they may contact Vegreville and
District FCSS at 780-632-3966 or stop into the FCSS office at 4829-50 St. Main
Level and FCSS will endeavor to source supplies and services to meet their needs.
We further encourage all evacuees to register with the Red Cross in order that
they may keep an accurate count of those affected, their location and have the
ability to contact them should further details arise or if family members are trying
to get in touch with them. Please call 1-888-350-6070.
Citizens wishing to donate to relief efforts can do so at Alberta Fires Appeal
online, by calling 1-800-418-1111, or by contacting their local Red Cross office.
Donations go towards food, clothing, shelter and other necessities. You can also
text REDCROSS to 30333 to make a $5 donation.
If any local residents wish to offer independent assistance in any way, please inquire through the Alberta Emergency Management Association Website at www.
aema.alberta.ca.
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ffective 9 a.m. on May 4, 2016, Beaver Emergency Services Commission
issued a Fire Restriction for all of Beaver County including rural areas
and hamlets. Burning barrels and campfires/fire pits will be allowed at
this time. Propane and natural gas barbeques are allowed. Landowners who have
recently burned brush piles or other debris are requested to check their burns and
ensure the burn area is extinguished.
No new fire permits will be issued until the restriction is lifted. Failure to comply with the fire restriction will result in charges for fire response (as per BESC
Bylaw4-2013) and possible charges as per the Forest and Prairie Protection Act
of Alberta. For further information contact BESC Administration Office at 1-866663-3730.
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51st Annual Achievement Day
Show and Sale
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016
Minburn Agricultural Grounds
2:00 pm Show Competition (Steer and Heifer)
6:00 pm Auction Sale of 16 Choice
Calves & A Special Charity Auction
Raffle Tickets Will Be Auctioned Off.
Proceeds Donated to Charity
VILLAGE OF INNISFREE
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
The Village of Innisfree is accepting applications for a Public Works Summer Student.
This position is a 9-week seasonal temporary position, funded under the federal Canada
Summer Job program. Applicants must have been registered as a full-time student in the
previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next
academic year.
Duties include outdoor labor, mowing, trimming, small equipment
operation and maintenance and other miscellaneous tasks.
Proposed dates:
June 29 – August 28, 2016
• Ability to operate all types of mowing and trimming equipment
• Understanding of workplace safety (orientation provided)
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’ License
Please reply in writing by 4:30 pm, Friday, May 27, 2016
By mail to: Village of Innisfree, Box 69, Innisfree, Alberta T0B 2G0
By Fax: 780-592-592-3724
Email: inisfree@telus.net
12th Annual Courage Canada Trail Ride
to Support Brain Injury Awareness
Hosted by Brain Injury Survivor-
Curtis Anderson
May 28 at the Curtis Anderson Farm
near Minburn, AB
9 am Registration – Ride at 10 am
Pre-register for the ride by May 20 by calling 780-581-4802 or 780-592-2268
Bring a bag lunch and water bottle for the trail. Supper at the Innisfree Rec Centre
Doors Open at 5 pm | Supper at 6:30 pm
Live and Silent Auction
Cowboy Poetry and Dance to follow with Live Entertainment Featuring Steve Newsome
Cowboy Church on Sunday at 10 am. The Courage Canada Trail Ride supports FOCUS in Vermilion,
VALID in Vegreville, LABIS in Lloydminster and the Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury.
Tickets $35 each and 10 years and under – FREE
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
May 19th, 2016 at the
Vegreville Sunshine Club 4630 - 49th Street
Doors open @ 6:30pm
Meeting @ 7pm
Items of Business:
1. Directors and General Managers Reports
2. Appointment of Auditors
3. Election of Officers
2 positions - 3 Year Terms
Nomination Committee Contacts:
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Farm Wife Diaries - Would
You Like Fries With That?
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By Deb Barber
here is nothing good for
dessert”, wails the farmer husband, “have bowl of
ice cream”, replies the callused wife.
“But I can’t eat plain ice cream I need
something to go with it”! Ah yes, it’s
spring time north of Minburn!
Fast forward to the next day just as
I am switching out baked chocolate
pudding for his favorite gingerbread
loaf in the oven his head pops in the
door as asks; “Is my lunch ready?”
and I hear that sarcastic voice in my
head say.....would you like fries with
that?
That particular morning had been
unnecessarily busy already as I had
‘suggested’ the evening before that
I should lock the horses out of the
field into their pasture (we let them
roam the quarter during the winter
months). The response had been I
would have ‘plenty’ of time to catch
them in the morning and in hindsight
I ask myself, why do I even listen?
After a good hour and a half of
wandering the field, checking all
their favorite haunts my over active
imagination had swung from someone opened a gate and let them out,
to they’ve been shot and I’m going to
find their rotting carcasses swarmed
by vultures over the next hill. Giving up I returned to the yard site to
take the side by side to go on a better
prepared and more extensive search.
Circling along the quarter border I
finally spotted them in the farthest
north/west corner in the grove of
trees that Reecey and I refer to as
the ‘magic forest’. It makes perfect
sense since someone had said, “Let
them have one more night of freedom”, that they would chose to find a
great hiding place. Maneuvering the
quad over to that area I was faced
with an interesting dilemma; with
our recent snow and rain I would
have to cross a marshy area with
water laying a good foot or so deep!
I scanned the terrain and found an
opening that at one time had been
used to move equipment from one
side of this quarter to the other and I
crept my way through utilizing the 4
wheel drive feature. Coming out on
the other side both horses casually
looked my way, grass hanging from
both their mouths! This is where
the Fjord is invaluable as she let me
walk up to her, slip on her halter and
she was content to walk beside the
side by side as we manipulated our
way back! She was complacent and
trudged along beside me as my machine rocked back and forth through
the old ruts while the quarter horse
reared, bucked and when we got to
the other side shot away from that
terrifying monster! You know, the
quad that she normally tries to eat
the paint off!!
Once having them safely secured
in the pasture I tootled up to the
yard site wondering why hubby
hadn’t already left and I hope to live
long enough to learn to ‘never’ go
near the man when he is within fifty feet of the dreaded Raven sprayer!! After listening to the vast number of problems which included no
pressure and a leaking connection I
advised him I’d just go finish taking
down the temporary fence. Of course
this was meet with a chorus of just
wait for me, some days there’s just
no running away from someone else’s
problems. By now I am recognizing
that he is way behind on his internal
‘ things that must be done today’ list
so I start pulling up the snow fence
stakes we use as fence posts and he
eventually calls me to a halt, advising I should be putting them in the
truck. Once again that internal voice
starts its tirade as I was making piles
and was going to drive along and
pick them up, but sometimes it’s just
better to go with the flow! In record
time we had the fence down and he
was on his way. Freeing me to come
into the house to make desserts and
fill lunch boxes!
On the positive note; I had 8,348
steps recorded on my Fitbit and I
hadn’t even eaten my breakfast yet!
Points to Ponder: why is it when we
put something away for safe keeping
we can never remember where that
place is??
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Innisfree Mayor’s Message in a Minute
M
ay turned out to be full of the good, the
bad and the lucky. The Graduation of the
Innisfree-Delnorte School was a wonderful affair with the stars of the evening 8 grade 12
students. Mrs. Melnyk assured us that these students will be successful in their future and I fully
agree.
The bad must be the wild fires of Fort McMurray
causing so many to flee their homes. Preparations
for the opening of the Recreation Park have begun
with the intention that the park could be open as
soon as possible to accommodate any evacuees from
Fort McMurray. Several in and around the Village,
have offered their homes for these folks also and I
know donations from our village are also going to
the Red Cross to assist with their efforts.
In the village we have seen changes in the landscape and in the grounds. The new Village Public
Works building was seen the groundwork done for
the landscaping, and the trees and yards around
the village are greening up beautifully.
I’m reminding everyone to complete their census
forms as soon as possible. This impacts our village
in the funding we receive and planning for the
school, library and other public interest groups that
meet the needs of our residents.
The Village Council are inviting the public to attend the Open House May 11, 2016, at the Seniors
Drop-in Centre at 7 p.m. for the presentation of the
Village’s audited financial statement for 2015.
Also on May 11, the library will be hosting Billie
Milholland with a discussion and book signing of
her book “Living in the Shed” at 2:00 p.m. Everyone
is welcome.
May 12 will see the Prairie Bank of Commerce
Historical Society holding their annual meeting at
6:30 in the Village Office. Again everyone is welcome and we do need the support of the community
to insure that the museum will continue. New people and new ideas are welcome.
And the lucky - congratulations to Tyson Rudolf
for winning Silver and Kristin Bergman for winning Gold at the Annual Buffalo Trails Superintendent’s Public Speaking competition held May 6.
Enjoy these beautiful spring days but please do
not light any fires. We need and value all the residents of Innisfree and area.
~ Respectfully written by Deb McMann
Evacuees Welcomed By Family With Viking Ties
Enjoying a Mother’s day breakfast in the safety of an Edmonton home
are, from left, hosts Jim and Barb Heath with evacuees Perry Tobin,
Maxine Tobin (employee of City of Fort McMurray), and Kylie Tobin.
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n Monday, May 2, the
Tobins of Fort McMurray were forced to flee
their home in what has been
describe as the worst natural
disaster in Canadian history.
Daughter Kylie was at
school on Tuesday, May 3
and describes the morning
as an average, clear day in
Fort McMurray. She said by
noon, she could see flames
and smoke from her school
and quickly made a call to
her father Perry who told her
to meet them at their home
immediately.
The family grabbed as many
personal items as they could
along with their dog Presley,
and contacted Perry’s sister
and her family Johanna Tobin and made arrangements
to meet outside of the city
limits and flee the flames that
threatened their homes.
Corden Skinner, Johanna
Tobin’s partner, headed to
Anzac with the family’s truck
and trailer in tow, with instructions to meet the rest
of the family there. Skinner’s truck, towing a heavily
loaded trailer, began to heat
which forced them to leave
the trailer in Anzac.
Both families decided to
head further south to Edmonton where they stayed at
a hotel for two nights to plan
their next step in the evacuee
process.
Hosts of Evacuees – Jim and Barb Heath
On Friday, May 6 the families registered with the Red
Cross. Edmontonian Barb
Heath, a health nurse, was
advised by her boss that he
knew the two evacuee fami-
Hiway 16 Partners With VALID
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Evacuees Corden Skinner and partner Johanna Tobin and their
daughter Alyssa Francis. Edmonton resident Michael Heath prepared a
mother’s day Breakfast for the families staying in his family’s home.
ast week, you may have seen some new faces delivering the Hiway 16
News. The newspaper has partnered with VALID to help get the weekly
paper out in timely manner. Charlene Mihalcheon and Jeremy Bolduc
are now distributing the paper to a number of locations throughout Vegreville.
Hiway 16 News is grateful for their help and pictured here are, from left, VALID
Program Supervisor Karen Streets, Charlene Mihalcheon, Jeremy Bolduc and
Hiway 16 News publisher Karen Nedzielski, as they celebrate a successful first
week of distribution of the paper.
~Allan Sharp Photo
lies who had just arrived in
Edmonton. Having extra vacant accommodations, Jim
and Barb Heath made the decision to open up their home
to the fleeing family.
On May 7 Michael Heath,
son of Jim and Barb, had
pre-planned a Mother’s Day
breakfast which was to include his grandmother Annie Naslund of Viking, but
following the evacuation of
Fort McMurray, he included the two evacuee families,
showing the support many
Albertan families have extended since the blaze which
consumed much of the City of
Fort McMurray.
At the date of publication,
the families understand both
of their homes are still standing, but all utilities have
been cut off until city officials
deem it safe to turn on services again.
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Congratulations
to the 2016 Graduates
of Innisfree Delnorte
School.
Jared Jackson and escort Olivia Anderson
Conrad Fowler and escort Megan Romaniuk
Brayden Drury and escort Breanne Hryhirchuk
Class Valedictorian
Keana Boere and escort Justin Fleming
Innisfree, AB
Quinn Hlus and escort Lucus Mahon
Tyler MacColl and escort Danielle Middleton
Deb’s Agency - Innisfree
would like to extend
a congratulations to
the Innisfree Delnorte
Graduating Class
of 2016!
2016!
Aaron Friesen and escort Nicole Driedger
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Melissa Cannan and escort Brandon Porter
Class of 2016
Innisfree
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Innisfree Library Paint Night A Hit
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Submitted
n April 27, we hosted
our first ever Paint
Night. Local artist
and teacher, Tiffany Tom-
linson gave us step-by-step
instructions to paint a birch
tree and sky scene.
We had a full class with
ladies attending from Vegreville to Vermilion. Tiffany
was a lot of fun and kept us
all entertained while we created our masterpieces. Most
attending had little to no experience in painting and all
of the art work turned out
beautifully.
We look forward to having Tiffany back for our next
paint night in early June. She
is also working on something
that parents and kids can do
together. Watch for upcoming
dates.
Thank you Tiffany for instructing and thank you also
to the VILB for providing
snacks and refreshments.
Innisfree Moms Treated To Morning Out
Moms in the Innisfree area were treated to a brunch
in their honour at the Innisfree Recreation Centre on
May 8. The annual event at the hall was crowded as
people enjoyed pancakes, eggs, hash browns, sausage
and a wide selection of fruit for dessert. A 50-50 draw
was held and the winner, Allan Nutt, donated the
$163 in winnings to the Red Cross to help the Fort
McMurray fire evacuees.
Hall board member Allan Sharp presented
Volunteer cooks who gave up their own Mother’s
the Mother’s Day brunch 50-50 winner Allan
Day to help prepare food for the Innisfree
Nutt, with $163 which Nutt handed back to the Recreation Centre’s brunch are Tracy Rudolf, on
organization to pass on to the Red Cross to help the left, and Wendy Nott. Both are members of the
the Fort McMurray fire evacuees.
Innisfree Recreation Centre board.
Manville Golf Course Hosts Area Moms
T
he Riverview Golf Course, located just north of the village
of Mannville, hosted a Mother’s
Day brunch on Sunday, May 8 with a
full menu. Overlooking the greens and
fairways of the golf course, moms from
throughout the area enjoyed a morning without cooking. The golf course’s
brunch falls just one week before the
‘His and Hers Kickoff’ tournament
scheduled for May 15. Pictured here
are some of the brunch visitors.
The staff of the Mannville Riverview Golf Course was busy shuffling the
brunch food items to the buffet tables as area residents enjoyed the full
menu brunch as they overlooked the view of the golf course.
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Vegreville And Area
Responds To Fire Victims’
Immediate Needs
Davies Sisters To South Africa
W
hen news of the Fort McMurray fire and the vast number of evacuees
involved hit the Vegreville area, many residents and businesses jumped
into action to try and help those affected by the fire. Grant Miller Motors
put out the call to fill a trailer full of much needed supplies and Vegreville responded in a huge way. Items including food, clothing, personal and baby supplies
were brought to the dealership and before long the trailer was full and on its way
to the crisis zone. Hiway 16 News was among those donating and pictured here is
publisher Karen Nedzielski and GM salesman Curtis Giebelhaus with a few of the
“high-need” personal products donated on behalf of the newspaper.
Vegreville residents
Curtis Dziwenka,
on the left, and
Brenda Spencer
were spotted at a
local business last
week stocking up
on items useful to
Fort McMurray
fire evacuees. The
couple filled their
shopping cart and
then headed over
to Grant Miller
Motors to have them
included in the
trailer load of items
headed to northern
communities hosting
fire evacuees.
Family Dinner
and Dance Fundraiser
Saturday, May 14 at the Innisfree Rec Centre
Doors Open @ 6 p.m. Supper @ 7 p.m. Dance to follow
Tickets $25 each, Couples $40
10 – 16 Years $15, 9 and under – FREE
Come support Skye and Robyn Davies in their quest
for the World Saddle Seat Competition in South Africa!
Certified Seed For Sale
Wheat:

Yellow Peas:
2-Row Malt Barley:
6-Row Feed Barley:

Don’t Miss The Innisfree Community

WIDE GARAGE SALE!
Saturday, May 14 9am – 4pm
Call Debbie @ 780-592-2083 to get your garage sale location on the map!
Also check out the Used Book & Garage Sale at the Village of Innisfree Library at the Millennium Building.
All proceeds will go to the Summer Reading Program. A fundraiser lunch will be available at the Millennium Building served by the Innisfree 4H Multi Club.
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Jean Hinecker presents Hot Balls
winner Natasha Spillett from Wainwright with a cheque for $200 at the
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features 37 games each night.
~ Photos submitted
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Phone: 780 490 8912
Email: parnold@atb.com
ATB Securities Inc. is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory
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Local Bikers Gear Up
To Head North
W
ith the warmer temperatures many people are heading outdoors to enjoy
the spring days, including motorcycle enthusiasts Cam Stevenson and
Brad Straty. The two men enjoyed a ride through the Hiway 16 News
area on May 7, and the newspaper had a chance to catch up with them in Myrnam. This may be one of the final rides for a while for the men as both are on-call
to head to the fire-devastated Fort McMurray area. Straty, pictured here on the
right, is the County of Two Hills Fire Chief and said he expects to get a call any
day, to head north and relieve some of the fire fighters already fighting the blaze,
which overtook the area this week. Stevenson is the Dewberry Fire Department’s
Training Officer and said he has been on-call since last Tuesday and also expects
to be called out in the next few days to help with the firefighting efforts.
Colleen Berg Claims
Photo Contest Prize Package
C
olleen Berg, with her submitted photo titled ‘Spring Time Romance,’ was
featured on last week’s Hiway 16 News cover as the winning photo for
the newspaper’s Spring Photo Contest. Dozens of images were submitted
and after a panel of judges carefully looked over each of them, Berg’s photo was
declared the winner. She is pictured here accepting her prize package, with Hiway 16 News Publisher Karen Nedzielski. Thanks to all who submitted photos
and watch for future contests in our community newspaper.
~Allan Sharp Photo
Innisfree Students Claim Prizes at
Superintendent’s Speak Off
By Kristin Bergman,
Hiway 16 News Student Reporter
M
ay is a busy time of
year for students with
field trips and school
work as teachers hurry to finish the curriculum in time. Provincial achievement tests are
already underway for Grades
3, 6, and 9, and diplomas and
final exams will be coming up
in June.
On May 4 the Grade 10 class
went to the Try-a-Trade Career
Expo in Lloydminster. The students had a great time trying
their hands at trades such as
welding, plumbing, and carpentry, alongside other Grade 10
students from around the area.
Try-a-Trade is a great opportunity for high school students to
look into careers involving the
trades.
May 4 was also ‘Hats On for
Mental Health’ day. There was
a lot of participation on this day
as students wore their hats in
school to show their support for
mental health.
On the morning of Friday,
May 6, Kiera Comeau, Tyson
Rudolf, and Kristin Bergman
represented Innisfree School at
the BTPS Superintendent Public Speaking Competition. Public speakers from all over the
school district came to J.R. Robson High School to present their
speeches to Superintendent Bob
Allen, a panel of judges, and a
supportive crowd. The speeches
were also live-streamed so that
classrooms all over the province
could watch and cheer on members from their school.
All three participants did an
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Pictured here is
Kristin Bergman as
she participated in the
Superintendent’s public
speaking competition
last week. Bergman
was awarded a gold
medal for her speech.
Congratulations Kristin!
excellent job delivering their
speeches. Tyson Rudolf won silver for Division III, and Kristin
Bergman won gold for Division
IV. Both received medals and
prize money, and will have
their names engraved on a
plaque displayed in the Superintendent’s office. Congratulations to all students who earned
their chance to present at the
competition.
May 6 was also Grad Night
for the Grade 12 students who
all worked very hard to plan
and prepare the ceremony. Students, parents, teachers, and
other community members also
ensured the success of the night
and supported our graduates
as they celebrated their years
at Innisfree Delnorte School.
Thank you to all who contributed to and attended the grad
ceremony, and congratulations
to Grade 12 students on all of
your accomplishments throughout the school years.
This week, on May 11, the Junior and Senior High students
will be going to the Citidel Theatre in Edmonton to see West
Side Story, a modern, musical
retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
The elementary students will
be starting swimming lessons
this week, and will be going to
Vermilion every Tuesday and
Thursday to go swimming for
the rest of the month.
Next week will be Track and
Field competitions for elementary, junior high, and senior
high, and the Victoria Day long
weekend from May 20-23.
There will be no school on
May 13.
New Snap Circuit Board For Mannville Library
T
Submitted
he Mannville Library now has
a Snap Circuit Board available
for its 8 years and older patrons.
This is a board where the pieces are
snapped together forming over 185 projects. The “potential” engineers can produce sound and light with this kit and
the library is look forward to watching
these projects come to life.
It also has a picture of our Cricut
which is a cutting machine not only for
paper but for iron-on transfers, vinyl,
tissue paper, etc. The Library will be
offering classes in the fall for anyone
interested in learning how this interesting machine works. Library Manag-
The new Snap Circuit Board
at the Mannville Library can help
with all sorts of crafting projects.
er Brenda Walker invites anyone who
would like to use this machine prior to
the fall classes to come into the library
and staff will assist in whatever project
you would like to make.
The library has also purchased a
laminator which allows them to offer
laminating services for sizes 8 1/2 x 11,
5 x 7 and 4 x 6, all of which at a reasonable cost.
Also coming soon to the library is an
electronic community bulletin board by
way of a Smart TV. We are asking organizations in and around Mannville to
give us details on any upcoming events
or fundraisers, if they are in need of
volunteers and how many, when and
where their meetings are, etc. There is
no charge for this service so we are encouraging all organizations to provide
us with as much information as possible.
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