Local News Grass to gas

From grass to gas, town turning lawn clippings into energy »

Michael Simpson Staff Writer Local residents who cut their lawn and toss the clippings into the garbage dumpsters around town are being asked to rethink their actions – that waste…

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Deadline drawing near for town census »

Michael Simpson Staff Writer If ever there was a time to count yourself in, this would be it, says Vegreville Town Manager Jody Quickstad. “The rationale behind the census is…

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Councilor Jenny Cooper works the BBQ at the Bike Rodeo on May 7. Cooper, who sits on the Community Policing Advisory Association as an alternate to Councilor Myron Hayduk, who couldn’t attend the event, helped to sell some chow for the association. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Bike Rodeo starts safety culture early »

Michael Simpson Staff Writer The Bike Rodeo held at the Emergency Services Building on May 7 is a great starting point for many young cyclists when it comes to road…

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The kids love Fred »

Fred Penner’s visit to Vegreville on May 10 proved popular to a whole new generation of fans, who got right up to the front row to sing and dance along…

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Using technology during a disaster »

We rely on technology more and more to keep in touch with our family, friends and colleagues with a click of a button. But what happens in the event of…

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Important part of budget is changing regulatory reviews »

Leon Benoit Last week, when tabling the budget, the government proposed legislation to streamline review processes for major economic projects.…

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Fred Penner’s multigenerational music coming to Vegreville »

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Michael Simpson Staff Writer   It’s been 15 years since the legendary show “Fred Penner’s Place” ended its run on…

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Wildrose and Progressive candidates boosting community profiles before upcoming election »

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Michael Simpson Staff Writer Wildrose MLA candidate Shannon Stubbs had a booth set up at the gun show on Saturday,…

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Local resident hits world stage in extreme sport »

Bryan Ziegler will head to Quebec to take part in the Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championship taking place from March 15-17.  Finals air on TSN on St. Patrick's Day. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Michael Simpson Staff Writer Bryan Ziegler, age 24, is heading to Quebec City to showcase his athletic prowess in the…

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Weibo’s Final Battle »

Wiebo Ludwig and his wife of 43 years, Maime.

Byron Christopher   Hythe, Alberta — It’s not if, but when. Eco-warrior Wiebo Ludwig is preparing for death. With his…

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The Wildrose Alliance’s wild idea »

By Gerry Angevine Economist The Fraser Institute In an early February announcement with a local candidate near Edmonton, Wildrose leader…

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Premier Redford welcomes Keystone XL re-application »

Edmonton… Premier Alison Redford issued the following statement in response to TransCanada’s announcement it will soon reapply for a Presidential…

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Sports

Kinsmen ball hockey tournament a good learning experience »

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Michael Simpson Kinsmen organizers Craig Fowler and Rory Sperling can say with a grin that they’re as tired as the players themselves from the first annual Kinsmen ball hockey tournament at the start of the month. Over the March 30-April 1 event, the pair had…

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Play ball! »

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Kids spent the evening getting in some practice for baseball season at the Vegreville Ball diamonds on Thursday evening last week. The Vegreville Minor Baseball Association supplied coaching expertise for the occasion. (Michael Simpson/Photo)…

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Mundare men’s bonspiel winners »

C event  sponsered by Napa Auto Part-Wilter Auto and Industrial Supply-Director Dale McCarty present to the winners Skip Doug Cameron, 3rd Pete Martin, 2nd-Steve Chabot, Lead-George Acheson  Runner ups-Skip Gus Borzel, 3rd Jeff Porozni, 2nd Dave Rurtherford, Lead Tony Borzel

See this week’s upcoming print edition of the Vegreville Observer for full pictures and results!…

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World News
World News

Toddler shot dead; man charged with manslaughter, negligence in Quebec »

Friday, May 04, 2012 6:2 PM LEVIS, Que. – A toddler is dead under what police say was the most tragic of circumstances — shot…

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Alberta
Alberta News fenske claims terri-tory

Fenske claims terri-Tory

  Michael Simpson Staff Writer Margins were tighter in this year’s election than they’ve been in decades, but it wasn’t enough to alter the course of history as the pundits were claiming. Jacquie Fenske will reign…

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Wildrose candidate Shannon Stubbs has been steadily campaigning, paying close attention to seniors during stops. (Photo Submitted)

Wildrose hoping current polls reflected on the ballot

Michael Simpson Staff Writer In spite of several consecutive public opinion polls showing Wildrose leading by a substantial margin across the province, Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Wildrose candidate Shannon Stubbs has said nothing can be assumed next Monday.…

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Business
Business

Patti Miller to Lead Canola Council of Canada

Canola Council of Canada The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is pleased to announce that an individual with deep experience in agriculture and a strong record of leadership will be the next CCC President. Patti Miller…

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Anjum Shah, the owner and director of Little Wonders Child Development Center in Fort Saskatchewan for the past nine years will be opening the doors on a new Little Wonders facility at the National Hall in Mundare on May 1. The 61- child space will be run with top notch programming in all aspects of child development and managed locally by seasoned professional child care provider Debra Raymakers. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Mundare opening doors on new daycare

                        Michael Simpson Staff Writer Parents seeking childcare in Mundare and the surrounding area can effectively jump for joy, or at least 61 of them.…

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Editorial
Editorial

Local food that’s local – really

Submitted   The Northeast Alberta Food Marketing Association was formed about 1 year ago with the assistance of the Community Futures office in St. Paul. The idea behind the association was to promote the production and…

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Nominations still open for local women’s awards

Michael Simpson Staff Writer Buried beneath the hustle of everyday routine, great women go about their lives unnoticed by many. The chance for their moment to shine is still alive through the “Mistresses of the modern:…

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Columns
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The Power of Self-Assignments

Samantha Chrysanthou and Darwin Wiggett Oopoomoo.com   Many photographers go through lean times when creativity seems as abundant as civility in the House of Commons. Whenever we get in a creative funk, we always turn to…

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Five Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Improve Your Photography!

Samantha Chrysanthou & Darwin Wiggett www.oopoomoo.com In this era of technological wonders and super-gadgets, it’s tempting to believe that you must purchase the latest and greatest camera in order to be a good photographer. Certainly the…

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Letters
Letters To The Editor

Letter to the editor on abortion

  Now that the Alberta provincial election is over, here are some very serious challenges for our PC government and Premier Redford. Abortion is not healthcare! Our government must be challenged to protect its most vulnerable…

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The Blotter
The Blotter

Hit and run leaves home de-fence-less

On May 8th, 2012, Two Hills RCMP responded to a complaint of a hit and run damaging a persons fence in Willingdon, Alberta.   It is believed that a vehicle knocked over a portion of a fence located at…

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World News
World News

Toddler shot dead; man charged with manslaughter, negligence in Quebec

Friday, May 04, 2012 6:2 PM LEVIS, Que. – A toddler is dead under what police say was the most tragic of circumstances — shot dead in his own home, involuntarily, when a handgun went off.…

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Canada
Canada

Important part of budget is changing regulatory reviews

Leon Benoit Last week, when tabling the budget, the government proposed legislation to streamline review processes for major economic projects. “Streamlining these review processes will provide great opportunity for our children and grandchildren and hope on…

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