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Portage helping kids learn about health »

            Michael Simpson Staff Writer Part of St Mary’s Sports Medicine and Recreational Leadership course has been enhanced by the presence of Portage College. An…

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Charges pending for Vegreville man following crash over long weekend »

Michael Simpson Staff Writer A man is in critical but stable condition following a traffic collision in the evening hours on Monday, May 20. Police report that just before 10:30…

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Chamber reps picked for LUB talks »

Michael Simpson Staff Writer Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce President Kyle Bodnarchuk and Vegreville Ford Principal and Chamber member Brian Baron have been selected as the voice of businesses…

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Town and council hear business concerns over LUB »

  Mayor Richard Coleman addresses members of the community at a public hearing on May 13 regarding the proposed Land Use Bylaw. 129 people were listed on the attendance sheets, and…

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Battle of the Atlantic remembered »

Michael Simpson Staff Writer A somber, solemn ceremony was held at the Vegreville Legion Branch #39 hall on May 3 to mark the  70th anniversary of the end of the…

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Murder Charge Laid in Historical Case »

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            On April 26, 1976 the lifeless body of 54-year-old Donald Ross McAvella was discovered…

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Kelly McParland: Washington takes another stab at shaking down Canadian travellers »

Kelly McParland | 13/04/22 | Last Updated: 13/04/22 10:58 AM ET More from Kelly McParland | @KellyMcParland The U.S. is…

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Justin Trudeau speaks in Vegreville »

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Michael Simpson Staff Writer Trudeau may be seen by many in the west as a pariah for his comments in…

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Pre-budget consultation with public garners little input »

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Michael Simpson Staff Writer Federal MP for the Vegreville-Wainwright area Leon Benoit hosted a pre-budget consultation meeting at the Senior…

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Vermilion-Lloydminster MLA speaks out against uncouth opposition actions »

Submitted Recently Dr. Richard Starke, MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster, delivered the following Members’ Statement to the Legislative Assembly on decorum and…

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The Finance Minister of Canada, Jim Flaherty tightens mortgage rules to prevent a debt crisis in the housing sector. »

This is the fourth time that Jim Flaherty, the finance minister of Canada, has made a move to further tighten…

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2012 Centennial Flame Research Award »

OTTAWA  (September 25, 2012)  –  The House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the…

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Breaking out new moves »

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    Members of the Vegreville Vortex Football club held an initial spring camp training session on May 1. Some new blood, new plays and new staff were mingled in with the old to help revitalize the club after the winter months. (Michael Simpson/Photo)…

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Football isn’t far from the mind of some »

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                Sharon Siga Submitted   Even though the snow is still around, doesn’t mean football is far from people’s minds; most of the Vegreville Vortex football players are anxiously waiting for spring camp to start. The Vegreville Vortex…

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Vegreville vying to bring back AA hockey »

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      Players scrimmage at a AA evaluation camp hosted by the Vegreville Midget Wranglers on April 2. The VDMHA threw together the two-day camp quickly to determine if there was an interest from out-of-town players to form a AA team after being approached…

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World News

Kelly McParland: Washington takes another stab at shaking down Canadian travellers »

Kelly McParland | 13/04/22 | Last Updated: 13/04/22 10:58 AM ET More from Kelly McParland | @KellyMcParland The U.S. is once again exploring the possibility…

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Alberta News

12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days – ONE YEAR

Jacquie Fenske, MLA Fort Saskatchewan- Vegreville No matter how you describe the time it seems like only last week that we were awaiting the count on election night. Well, actually I heard the results en route…

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Minister McIver speaks at PC AGM

Michael Simpson Staff Writer The PC annual general meeting on April 10 saw a speech from Minister of Transportation Ric McIver, who came out in support of Fort Saskatchewan – Vegreville MLA Jacquie Fenske and Premier…

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Business Buck Lots

Buck-lots earning major interest

  Mundare’s Council members had posted lots for sale in the downtown area for a dollar. Word of this hit the mainstream media several weeks prior and Mundare Mayor Mike Saric said the phone calls that…

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Cabela’s announces plans for new Edmonton store

Construction to begin this spring; doors scheduled to open in spring 2014   Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE:CAB), the World’s Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced today plans to bring the extraordinary Cabela’s retail experience…

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A matter of integrity

              Michael Simpson Observer Editorial   “You can’t believe everything you read.” These are the words of a local town councilor at a public meeting on March 25. The councilor…

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Mundare students speak their mind

Michael Simpson Observer Editorial Mundare students from Grades four to eight had the opportunity to strut their stuff in front of their peers on February 15 at their “Speak Your Mind!” public speaking competition. The school…

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Columns

Volunteering is in Our DNA

Brenda Herchmer   “Volunteering is on the decline.” “Young people are disengaged.” “People are abandoning community.” I heard versions of these same concerns while delivering workshops this week in three very different communities. While on the…

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Penticton shows how all cities can cut property tax

Jordan Bateman Canadian Taxpayers Federation Penticton, B.C. is a gorgeous city of 33,000 people, nestled between the Okanagan and Skaha lakes and famed for its hot summers, beautiful beaches, rambunctious Peach Festival and award-winning wineries. Something…

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Letters To The Editor

Business owner expresses concern over proposed Land Use Bylaw

  To: Honorable Mayor Richard N. Coleman, council, town administration and land use bylaw committee Re: Proposed Land Use Bylaw No. 02-2013 Draft   My name is Roland Dennill.  I am a business owner in the…

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Murder Charge Laid in Historical Case

            On April 26, 1976 the lifeless body of 54-year-old Donald Ross McAvella was discovered in his Burlington apartment. Mr. McAvella died as a result of being stabbed multiple times. Witnesses…

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World News

Kelly McParland: Washington takes another stab at shaking down Canadian travellers

Kelly McParland | 13/04/22 | Last Updated: 13/04/22 10:58 AM ET More from Kelly McParland | @KellyMcParland The U.S. is once again exploring the possibility of squeezing a few  bucks out of Canadians who cross the…

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Murder Charge Laid in Historical Case

            On April 26, 1976 the lifeless body of 54-year-old Donald Ross McAvella was discovered in his Burlington apartment. Mr. McAvella died as a result of being stabbed multiple times. Witnesses…

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