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Youngstown hosts “Meet and Greet” for Wildrose leader PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 03 September 2010 21:35

Leader of the Wildrose Alliance Party, Danielle Smith was welcomed by 85 supporters at a “Meet and Greet Barbeque” on August 28, at the Butler Ranch in Youngstown.  A large tent was erected signifying the Wildrose leaders goal to “build a large tent centre right for Albertans,” stated Rick Strankman,  Constituency Association President for Drumheller/Stettler. Wildrose Party leader, Danielle Smith addressed the membership speaking about her travel to other memberships throughout the province, sharing their support and positive direction for the party. She spoke about the importance of a strong Health Care System and equal opportunity Education throughout the province of Alberta, as well as the issue of Property Rights that is affecting rural Alberta land owners and their right to exercise fair ownership of property.  Smith also believes that Albertans need to have more local administration and allocation of funding for Health Care, Education and Transportation. Wildrose Alliance leader Danielle Smith wants Albertans to know that the Wildrose Party believes that Albertans should be the number one focus of government involvement and regulation.  Smith’s focus on the Conservative grass roots people is reaching rural Albertans.  In the past two years the Wildrose Party has come from 1000 members to 15,000 members, a significant growth in such a short period of time.  For example, the Wildrose Drumheller/Stettler area is leading the province in membership, of which they have 550 members at present.  A sign that Albertans are listening to her message.
 
Youngstown missed the awful storm PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 02 September 2010 21:39
by Greta Hogg
I was disappointed I did not see any wildlife on my travels.  Leaving Youngstown on Friday, August 20 I travelled  over 1000 kilometers to Onoway, Alberta and returned Sunday, August 22,  I did not see any wild life along the trip,  I was disappointed, but the wedding I attended was good and so was the lodging.   The wild blueberries I brought home from Lac la Biche are going to be a wonderful treat in the winter.   The Golden Rod is really blooming  at best and looks great along the roadways.  Some crops of barley and wheat are about ready to swath or straight combine after  a few warm days,   close  to and a bit west of Edmonton.     They were thick, tall and even, but weeds were starting to show.   
Of course in that country Jack Frost is right around  the corner.  It froze in Hinton on Sunday night, so beware!  It is headed our way.  Traveling home from north of Edmonton to Youngstown is a quite a drive.   Along Highway 36 seems like forever.  Turning onto Highway 9, to my surprise, the pavement was white with “HAIL.”
Yes, the ditches and pavement was solid white with the stuff, maybe 2/3 inches deep. The water was gushing down the highway and cars all over the place, but no accidents.  Every light you  had on your vehicle was on to warn others where you were.  Drivers were having to turn into approaches and driveways along the highway, anywhere for safety.  We were all crawling along with our flashers full tilt.  
Alberta drivers are pretty good  and they were exceptionally good on Sunday, August 22  around 7 p.m.   I thought I was headed for the ditch on two different occasions.  It was raining so very hard, and big drops, then every once in a while there would be hail.  The local farmers crops, I am sure  are no longer.  It was scary. Wow! The rain and hail continued until  reaching   Scotfield, located on Highway 9 between the Town of Hanna and the Village of Youngstown.  It was good to see a bit of daylight  as the cloud was moving on and you could  get your speed up to 100 again.  
It was dry in Youngstown. They missed this awful storm but it was visible to the north and west.  I understand that the hail missed the Town of Hanna too. 
 
Youngstown graduates honoured PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 16 July 2010 20:07
by Greta Hogg
Graduating Class of  2010, in Youngstown,  were honoured by friends,  relatives and fellow students who packed the Community Centre for the  Ceremonies, followed by a dance, with the proud parents in attendance.  
It was a lovely evening, and special thanks are given to the students of the Youngstown School High School for their excellent talent in decorating the hall, and to those who catered food.  
The Youngstown Graduation Class of   2010 were as follows:
Daniel Edler, son of Tom and Bev Edler, is taking a year off to work as an apprentice at an auto body shop in Red Deer, after which he will attend a school of his choice to become an auto repairman.  
Jodi Guenther, daughter of Ron and  Roxanne  will help her family on their ranch before continuing her schooling in Education.  Jodi has her sites set on becoming a kindergarten teacher.  
Mark Johnson, eldest son on Ken and Marilyn  Johnson is planning on entering the field of Engineering.  Mark is talented in design and has a good understanding of structures.  
Kassidy Lockhart   is going to pursue her love of hairstyling.  She will be  attending Kelsey Yule's Hair Academy in Lethbridge starting in July.  
Brianna Mainhood, only daughter of Gary and Wendy,  will be taking a year of her studies to work in Red Deer, after which she plans to go to Red Deer College to take the special education program. 
Delray Dempsey, daughter of Dianne and Rick Hyndman, plans to attend Lethbridge College to study Therapeutic Recreation.  Upon completion,  then furthering her education by attending the University of Calgary for a degree in Community Rehabilitation to be eligible to work in nursing homes.   
As the final school year comes to an end,   there is a pause to reflect upon the many memories which brought tears and joy.  They came to this place to learn,  to grow and to share.  Time and space may separate them, but wherever their pathways take them, they will always be the Graduating Class of 2010 from the Youngstown School.  
You are all wished the very best!   Congratulations.       
  
Cross country tour
Motorists  take care, the Tour du Canada is on Highway #9  in Alberta heading  for St. Johns, Newfoundland with a deadline for arrival of  September 5.  On Sunday, July 11 some 40 riders rolled into Youngstown for the annual ride across Canada.   Betty Marr was the co-odinator for this event. Britian, Switzerland, Canada, USA and Australia were represented this year.   They arrive in Vancouver, bicycles and gear ready for a 72 day journey through all kinds of weather conditions. The stop-over included a pot luck dinner and indoor lodging, if required.Monday morning random pictures of the bikers were taken as they were getting ready to take off to Kindersley, Saskatchewan.   
 
Small country church now lonely, deserted PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 30 July 2010 16:51
by Greta Hogg
Four miles  west and one mile south of Hemaruka stands an unusual church.  It is a Russian Orthodox church, with its' characteristic dome.  It is, however, not a common sight in a rural setting.  
When the prairies were being settled, a group of  Ukrainian people homesteaded in the area.    This church was built in 1912.  By 1927 it was torn down and another was built.  It eventually closed in 1946 as the congregation was dwindling. 
A visit was made to the area on July  24 only to find what you see in the picture.    The grounds were extremely well groomed, there is new vinyl  siding on the church itself, and the cemetery part  has been  carefully attended to.  As I am Ukrainian, I was so happy to see this the building and grounds so well kept, it was difficult to keep the tears back.   
Thanks to those who are taking an interest in preserving this beautiful piece of property with this magnificent reminder of the past standing in all its' glory.   It was noticeable there is an absence of signage.   This could be a real tourist attraction.