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Gone to the Dawgs MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

The Mundare Old Dawgs had their paws full with the 790 CFCW Critters during a charity hockey game in Mundare Thursday, Nov. 13th.

There was plenty of tricks on and off the ice, and people of all ages had plenty to smile about. Everyone had a great time, and in the process helped to raise $2,800 for the Mundare Library. Proceeds from the event will go towards operational costs of the public library.

Victoria Hotel patrons foil robbery in Bruderheim Thief brandishes imitation gun during hold up Michelle Pinon Editor

A failed robbery at a Bruderheim bar on Wednesday has ended in tragedy, as the thief fell under medical distress while being arrested and later died in an Edmonton hospital on

Friday.

The man apparently had an imitation handgun in his possession when he tried to rob the Victoria Hotel around 11 pm on Nov. 12, but was wrestled into submission by two customers in the establishment.

Hotel owner Jocelyn Groleau, who was out of

the country at the time of the robbery, did confirm the assailant was wearing a ski mask and pointing a fake hand gun at a staff member. The robber demanded money, and was attempting to run away when two customers nabbed the robber and pinned him down on the pool table.

“It took 20 to 25 minutes for the police to arrive.

Quite a long time.” said Groleau.

As Fort Saskatchewan RCMP arrived to arrest the bandit, they noticed him in some sort of medical distress and called EMS who took him to an Edmonton hospital.

An autopsy was sched-

uled for yesterday (Monday), and the medical examiner and RCMP will be further investigating circumstances leading to the death.

One patron who helped stop the failed robbery received minor injuries in the scuffle.

Groleau said the robber was not known to

staff members. Groleau returned to check on staff at the hotel on Sunday.

The family of the deceased has asked for privacy and does not want the man’s name released.

2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, November 18 2014

Mundare resident launches petition Michelle Pinon Editor

What happened to Renaye Wade was no accident, and she wants people to know that.

On March 15, 2013 Renaye was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by a semi on Yellowhead Trail in Edmonton. “It was not an accident,”

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Renaye Wade was circulating her petition during the charity hockey game in Mundare Thursday evening. She is looking to strengthen laws and penalties surrounding distracted and careless driving.

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states Renaye, who is determined to get the laws changed to make distracted and careless driving a criminal offence and put in stiffer penalities for offenders.

It is Renaye’s mission to increase the penalities, and to that end, she has drafted and is currently circulating a petition throughout the region to gain public support.

Renaye says she doesn’t want anyone else to have to go through the same pain and loss she has had to endure over the past 18 months. “I had to relearn everything,” adds Renaye, who has had several surgeries and spent 34 days in hospital. In addition to her time in hospital; she has spent a countless number of hours in physio and speech therapy. Even now she has to undergo intensive therapy, several days a week.

It is a grueling and exhausting schedule to try and maintain.

Distracted driving is becoming more and more common, and Renaye says it is time for the laws to be changed in order to keep up with our technology.

“This could happen to your mother, father, brother, sister, grandma, grandpa, child or spouse. It could happen to you; it happened to me!”

On Renaye’s website RADD, she talks about her petition, and the need for “me and you “ to protect our roads”. The petition is available for signing at Stawnichy’s, Mundare Salon & Barber, Mundare Guardian Drugs, Esso, and Elk Island Sales. There will also be a RADD (Renaye Against Distracted Driving), display at the hall during the Lamont Light Up event on Saturday, Nov. 29th.

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In Camera sessions generate discussion Michelle Pinon Editor

Just over a month ago the Town of Lamont received an information bulletin regarding incamera discussions of council, and the topic has generated more questions since that time.

Coun. Gail Hrehorets asked Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Sandi Maschmeyer why they were receiving the information?

Maschmeyer said the two-and-a-half page document was simply for council’s information and was issued because of some recent changes and included some updates as well.

Ironically, in-camera sessions monopolize a significant amount of time during Lamont County council meetings. Over the past three months, the duration of in-camera sessions have lasted between 20 minutes and 2 hours and 28 minutes, and on two occasions there has been two in-camera sessions held during the regular meeting.

“It is important to note that the items discussed in camera are only those as per the FOIP (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act legislation,” pointed out Reeve Wayne

Woldanski.

The in-camera portion of county council’s meeting was moved from the last agenda item to the second agenda item (following passage of the previous month’s minutes), in September of 2013.

Communications coordinator Heather Atkinson said the incamera session was moved, “so issues could be dealt with quickly”; and “so that council members could have more focus on the issues, than they would at the end of a long day.”

According to Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) that councils and council committees must conduct their meetings in public unless the matter to be discussed is within one of the exceptions to disclosure in Division 2 of Part 1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Action (Sections 16 to 29) Note: Section 197(2.1) is the exception to the rule, allowing municipal planning commissions, subdivision authorities, development authorities and subdivision and development appeal boards to deliberate and make decisions in meetings closed to the public.

In terms of what issues merit in-camera discus-

sions, they include: legal, land or labour. Council members, the CAO and any others included in the in-camera discussion are required to keep in confidence what was discussed until the item is discussed at a meeting held in public.

Section 197(3) of the MGA prohibits the passing of a resolution or bylaw during an in-camera discussion (with the exception of a motion to revert to a public meeting). If a direction or decision is reached incamera, then a resolution must be made in the open meeting so that council’s direction(s) are recorded and acted on.

Reeve Woldanski went on to state that, “Council has chosen this format to receive information or to make more effective decisions on usually the most delicate matters, early in the day. We are not on average, spending any more time in camera than we did at the end of the meeting day, previously. The time spent in camera is not relative to the length of a council meeting and council would have had to have continuation meetings previously, whether the in-camera session was at the beginning or the end of the day.”

As to the option of holding the in-camera session prior to the pub-

Municipal Affairs responds to questions Michelle Pinon Editor

A representative with Municipal Affairs said all municipalities are required to comply with the legislative provisions dealing with public meetings and attendance of public at meetings.

Spokesman Jerry Ward pointed out that, “Council members have the responsibility of ensuring they exercise their powers in a manner that is accountable to their electorate.”

Ward went onto say, “The determination of the success of this would be done at a local level with the general citizens’ satisfaction with the

actions and decisions of council, and ultimately determined during municipal elections.”

There are no restrictions as to the number of confidential items a council may have on any given agenda or the number of times council is allowed to go in camera In terms of breaches of legislation, Ward stated that, “The conduct of an inquiry is an extraordinary measure and is not undertaken lightly.

While Municipal Affairs provides advice and assistance to local governments, it is not the ministry’s role to intervene in local matters through an inquiry except in extraordinary

circumstances as provided for under the Municipal Government Act (MGA).

Ward added that in order for a petition to be sufficient, it must be signed by electors making up 20 per cent of the population of the municipality asking for an inquiry.

As far as dissolution of a council, Ward said that a viability review may be undertaken by the minister if it is believed that one is warranted, or if the minister receives a request from council, or the minister receives a sufficient petition of electors numbering at least 30 per cent of the population.

lic meeting, Woldanski said that would have to be discussed further, “as doing so may be considered an improperly held meeting.”

The in-camera guidelines stated that, “The MGA sets out clear requirements for municipal councils to conduct their business openly (except in very limited and specific circumstances discussed above). The powers of a municipal council are balanced by councils’ accountability to the citizens who elect them. It is therefore essential that citizens are allowed to take an active interest in the development and direction of our local governments and express their views to their locally elected representatives.

“As an elected body, councils should avoid conducting business incamera.” This includes: *Budget deliberations *Tax i.e. assessments/mill rates, penalties *Capital expenditures *Any contentious issues *Sensitive local issues *Bylaw amendments i.e. land use *Subdivision proposals *Tax recovery i.e. reserve bids for auction *Discussions regarding the hiring of additional municipal staff and/or the setting of salary ranges.

CAO Al Harvey says

Municipal Affairs has come out with clarification or an addition in that it is the concepts of FOIP that are now to be followed. While Harvey said he can understand how the practice of in camera can be seen as one that does not encourage an open system of decision making, the issues discussed are ones that if discussed in open would hamper negotiations as they would appear to be done through the press, rather than through the parties which is a clear violation of sections 16 to 20 of the FOIP. The change in the time of the in-camera sessions was changed at the Sept.

10, 2013 council meeting, and since that time, Harvey said there have been 13 regular meetings, and of those; four had a continuation.

“Again to say that the continuation was because of the early in camera, may not be completely correct, as in previous agenda’s we had

continuations with late in camera sessions,” Harvey noted. “On the issue of the cost for a continuation, the actual cost is related to the mileage claimed, and the meal if necessary.”

In regards to reconsideration of holding the in camera session at the end of the meeting, or before the meeting started, I cannot speak for council, as I have not brought the issue to their attention, nor have they brought it to mine. They (council) requested the change and I ensured that it occurred.

“On the point of having an in camera session before the start of the meeting, my understanding is that is not a normal practice, unless like us, the meeting is called to order first. The in-camera session is part of the meeting, if the session is held outside of the meeting then it could be considered an improperly held meeting.”

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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Opinion In praise of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Pressure on politicians and governments across Canada can bring about change... eventually. One group looking out for our best interest as citizens is the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF).

This organization, which you can certainly join and contribute to, came about in 1990 and is a federally incorporated non-profit group claiming 85,000 supporters. It's sole purpose is to police governments in Canada.

The CTF advocates lower taxes, increased government accountability, and decreased government financial waste.

If you were or are concerned about federal government pensions, you may have collected your knowledge about the gluttonous pensions politicians have arranged to pay themselves from the CTF. The CTF was vital in the government's decision to eliminate the Canadian Firearms Registry in 2012. It opposed the registry from the beginning, calling it an: "ill-conceived crimefighting measure that did little more than add paperwork and expenses for hunters, farmers and recreational gun users."

In 2002 aboriginal Gordon Benoit went to court saying an oral promise made to his ancestors in 1899 exempted all Treaty 8 Indians from paying taxes. Originally winning his case, CTF appealed and the case was dismissed due to the grounds: that a race-based tax exemption would violate equality provisions, international treaties and the basic principles of fairness.

Further, the CTF exposed certain aboriginal politicians' abuse of federal funds and pushed the feds into creating a transparency law where wages now need to be publicized.

In 2008 Premier Stelmach abolished the Alberta Health Premium due mostly to the lobbying of the CTF which felt the tax went mainly to administration rather than health care. The elimination of the tax saved individuals $528 and families $1,056 annually.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has proven to be a tremendous watchdog for all Canadians in the name of fairness and honesty.

Go to taxpayer.com to read about present CTF campaigns and consider joining the masses attempting to give the public back the reins of government.

If you don't recognize the importance go to the bottom of the web page for the Federal Government debt counter which was at $613 billion at time of writing, and growing by more than $100 every 10 seconds.

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From Where I Sit:

Health and Money

By Hazel Anaka Somewhere along the way a bunch of us were sold a bill of goods. We were led to believe that as we got older, life would get easier and slow down to a more reasonable pace. There would be time for leisurely breakfasts spent poring over newspaper crossword puzzles. Mid day coffee klatches with friends. Volunteering for worthy causes. Running marathons.

There would be quality time spent guiding, nurturing, spoiling grandchildren. Not battling scheduling conflicts between play dates (his) and work deadlines (ours). There would be lots of time before his life got regimented with the rigors of a kindergarten schedule. Not so. The impending birth of child

number two in late November will further busy everyone’s lives.

But if anything can hit pause it’s the joy of holding a precious baby against one’s chest.

I thought there would be time to read all the subscription magazines coming into the house.

At this moment I have a stack of magazines awaiting my attention.

And that doesn’t count the weekly newspapers and daily Edmonton Journal or required reading.

What about the illusion of people sitting on a patio or deck or dock or wing chair reading a novel? Reading? We were led to believe there would be time to write a novel. The best I seem to manage these days is listening to audio books when I’m alone on the road.

Or what about the retirees camped at a lake or hitting the open road, living the good life in an RV? Or becoming snowbirds and spending the worst of our winters in Arizona or California.

We’re not lazy people.

We’ve worked hard all our lives. We haven’t lived beyond our means.

Like much of our Baby Boomer generation we’ve been adherents of the delayed gratification

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Though I can’t find proof of it, I’m sure it was author Carol Shields who said that in the average life there would be time to do it all. To work and play and contribute and do all that we truly want to do. At the time I remember being both charmed and reassured by the idea. Now I’m not so sure. Hundreds of times each day we make choices. If I choose to read a magazine I’m not exercising, doing a Sudoku puzzle, playing with Grady, or writing that novel. If I choose to volunteer, in that dedicated time, I’m not traveling or visiting family or working the soil. If I choose Netflix I’m not making money or cleaning or reading.

So, perhaps the answer lies in the quality of our choices. I no longer believe we’ve got all the time in the world. Now I simply hope our health and money lasts as long as we do, from where I sit.

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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Local principal participates in educational exchange Michelle Pinon Editor

It’s not just politicians who go on international trade excursions.

Educators are also getting in on the act by participating in educational leadership exchanges.

One of those educators is Daniel Verhoeff, Principal of Andrew School. He is one of four educators from Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) who is in China to participate in the

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exchange program.

“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all of us and I am so grateful to be a part of it,” said Verhoeff, shortly before he departed on his special journey. “As educators we can learn so much from other educators both in our school district, in our province, and internationally.”

During the overseas excursion, Verhoeff and his educational counterparts will visit schools of all levels, (pre-kindergarten all the way up to teacher training schools), as well as make presentations about some of the initiatives that EIPS is currently involved in.

“We will spend a few days in the

province of Guangzhou and then a few other days in Beijing. Early next year we will have visitors join us from China for the same type of agenda.”

Verhoeff went on to say, “As a school district and an administrator, we are always trying to learn more about educational practices (both locally and internationally) in order to increase our knowledge and efficiently.”

EIPS is one of a few other school districts in the province selected to be a part of the exchange. Back in June Alberta Education put out a call for school districts who would be interested in the opportunity, and Verhoeff is very honoured to be a part of this insightful and educational opportunity.

Other members of the EIPS contingent include Superintendent Bruce Beliveau, Director of Instructional Services Deb Barron and Salisbury Composite High School Principal Cathy Allen.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 7

Chipman Agricultural Society hosts the Festival of the Tree celebration and turkey supper Michelle Pinon Editor

Ready for some Christmas Cheer?

Then look no further than the Chipman Festival of the Tree this Saturday.

Members of the Chipman Agricultural Society are hosting the festive event for one and all to enjoy.

“The ag. society has put up a big tree in Memorial Park in the last few years, and this year we thought it would be great to invite the community out to help decorate it and watch it light up,” says Tracy Childs, treasurer of the ag. society.

Everyone is encouraged to help decorate the tree between 2 and 5 p.m. Sleigh rides will be available between 2 and 4 p.m., added Childs.

“It seems like a good

fit to pair it (light up) with the Christmas Craft and Baking Sale that we have run the last few years. We picked the 22nd so that people traveling from out-of-town will come to the craft sale could make a day of it and hit the sale in St. Michael that day as well.”

“The supper is turning into a true community effort,” says Tracy Childs.

The craft and bake sale will be held on the main floor of the Chipman National Hall from Noon to 5 p.m., and volunteers will be serving turkey dinner between 5:30 and

6:30 p.m. in the hall.

“The supper is turning into a true community effort. Volunteers really came out of the woodwork offering to cook turkeys, mash turnips, and peel apples for dessert. We are hoping to see 200 hungry Chipmanites and Lamont Countians out for the free supper, or else us organizers will have a lot of leftovers to take home,” notes Childs.

Overall, “Our hope for this eventis that it will get a few more people out and involved in the community - hopefully they’ll make a few new friends and get to know a few neighbours,” says Childs.

“Donations to the Lamont Food Bank will be accepted and appreciated.”

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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, November 18, 2014

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Around 200 people attended the CFCW Critters charity hockey game in Mundare on Nov.13th.

Christmas celebrations coming to Bruderheim Michelle Pinon Editor

Christmas is coming to Bruderheim this Saturday.

There will be Santa, sleigh rides, craft sale, and caroling throughout the day.

Judy Koschade, Director of Community Relations for the Town of Bruderheim, says all of the events will be held at Bruderheim School, and will kick-off with Breakfast with Santa at 9:30 a.m. followed by Children’s Christmas craft time. Photos can be taken with Santa that morning.

Crafts, baking, and many more homemade and handmade items will be for sale at the market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The recreation and cultural board will be having its annual Christmas raffle and folks are encouraged to purchase their tickets early in the day as the draw will be held at 3:30 p.m.

The day will wind down with sleigh rides and carolling at 6 p.m. departing from the community hall. “The hall will be open for everyone to drop in anytime during the evening,” says Koschade.

Everyone is also encouraged to bring an item for the Bruderheim Christmas Hamper program.

All Events will take place at the Bruderheim School Gym

Breakfast with Santa @ 9:30 a.m..

Children’s Christmas Craft Time with Santa’s Helpers following Breakfast.

Photos can be taken with Santa.

Join us for Sleigh R ides Annual Christmas Raffle Draw will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are now available at the Town Office and from tural Board Member.

(Courtesy of Councillor G eorge Campbell).

and Carol Sing @ 6:00 p.m. leavingfrom Community H all. (W aivers will be required by all who wish to go on the sleigh rides.)

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Celebrate Christmas in the Country Michelle Pinon Editor

Deanna MacNeil

Nearly one year since Mundare woman went missing Deanna MacNeil of Mundare has been missing since Nov. 28/13, and the 45-year-old woman’s whereabouts is still not known to RCMP. Police have reviewed various surveillance videos from Mundare businesses and have determined that the last time MacNeil was seen was on video at the Mundare Liquor Store in the morning hours of Nov. 28/13.

At the time MacNeil was wearing a brown jacket and black toque.

She is described as a caucasian female, 5’5” tall, 125 pounds (165 cm tall, 57 kg), hazel eyes and long brown hair.

The Vegreville RCMP and the RCMP's Edmonton General Investigation Section continue to take this disappearance very seriously and are requesting the public's assistance with any information that might help to determine the whereabouts of Deanna MacNeil.

Please contact the Vegreville RCMP Detachment, your local police or Crimestoppers with any information on the whereabouts of Deanna MacNeil.

Circle Nov. 22nd on your calendar because Christmas in the Country is returning for its fifth year in St. Michael.

Christmas in the Country has something for everyone, and organizers are expecting around 400 people to attend the ever popular market.

Laura Pryatel along with husband Ryan Glasier and Joanne Palzat are organizing the Christmas extravaganza that promises great fun for everyone. “It’s a great way to spend a cold winters day,” says Pryatel.

“It’s a one stop shop for all your Christmas needs,” adds Pryatel.

There will be more than

40 vendors on hand selling a variety of hand crafted and baked goods. “We had a waiting list the first year and every year after that,” notes Pryatel, who has been totally overwhelmed by the response from vendors.

The event will go from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Pryatel says for best selection, come early.

Unique, beautiful and one-of-a-kind finds will be available for purchase on a first come first serve basis. “You’d be amazed at the talent that’s out there, and there will be items you can’t find anywhere else.”

There is no admission fee, but market goers are asked to bring food or cash donations for the Lamont County Food Bank. “We like to focus to be on the food hamper,” says Pryatel, “because it goes to help

families in need throughout the country”.

For the youngsters there will be free glitter tattoos, supervised Christmas Craft Centre, and a visit with Santa.

New this year will be two psychic mediums to give readings to those interested. “We always try and bring in something different,” adds Pryatel.

While the event is a big undertaking for the volunteers, Pryatel says they try and create a warm and homey environment for young and old alike. Besides offering a family friendly fun event, Christmas in the Country keeps St. Michael on the map. “It’s all good.”

5th Annual

Christmas in the Country

Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

St. Michael Recreation Centre

ATTEND EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION * FREE ADMISSION with food or monetary donation to the local food hamper - which in return, attendees will then get entered for a chance to win numerous door prizes!

* VISIT SANTA & have your picture taken with him!

(11:30 a.m. -2 p.m.)

* FREE Glitter Tattoos (limit of 1 per child) * FREE Supervised Christmas Craft Cetnre (for kids only)

* HOT LUNCH Available with a bigger menu this year!

NEW W THIS S YEAR!!

2 PSYCHIC C MEDIUMS Walk-- in n Appointments s Available

ONE DAY ONLY!!

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY! * Approximately 450 people in attendance last year! * Approximatlely 45 Local Awesome & Unique Vendors for your shopping pleasure-selling tons of cash’n carry merchandise to start your Christmas shoppping early!

Please share this with all of your family and friends!

This event has something for everyone!

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Wildrose Motion to Entrench Property Rights in the Canadian Constitution On Nov. 24, Wildrose MLA Rod Fox, with the support of MLA Gary Bikman, will introduce Motion 501 in the Alberta legislature to entrench property rights in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

If Motion 501 passes, Lethbridge MP Jim Hillyer will introduce a similar motion in the House of Commons.

Please contact your MLA and MP and ask them to support these important14113LL1 motions. Together, we can protect property rights in Alberta.

For more information: MLA Rod Fox 780.422.1149 or rod.fox@assembly.ab.ca MLA Gary Bikman 780.427.2860 or gary.bikman@assembly.ab.ca

Lamont, Alberta 780-895-2389 Vegreville, Alberta 780-632-6772 Vermilion, Alberta 780-853-5196

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PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREW SCHOOL

Andrew School held its Remembrance Day Ceremony on Friday, November 7th. Students, staff, parents and community members gathered in the school gymnasium for the solemn occasion. Mrs. Morey’s Grade 3 and 4 students read the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’. From left to right are: Trent Grosul, Jayla Muyres-McMullan, Kayla Cutler, Nicolas Wall and Jake Fesyk. Guest speaker for the event was Master Corporal James Love. Other honoured guests included: Cst. Simms, Village of Andrew Mayor Heather Tait, and Andrew Fire Chief Barry Goertz

Andrew Lions Club makes donations SUBMITTED STORY

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 11

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Ser vices to: Industrial/commercial, Agricultural, 11222A-88th Ave Oil and gas and Fort Saskatchewan AB Transportation (780) 803-7156

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12 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Renovations

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MARCEL’S PAINTING LTD. Residential & Commercial Interior & Exterior Re-paint or New Jobs Farm Buildings Serving Lamont County and Surrounding Area

1” $40/month; 2” $80/month

P: (780) 657-2440 C: (587) 280-2879 fbeaunoyer@eastlink.ca

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Meats

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Phone: 292-2336 Fax: 895-2809 ktmechanical@hotmail.com 20 years experience!

JMP Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Furnace & Hot Water Tank Replacement Plumbing - New Home Construction Air Conditioning - Gas Fitting - Gas Fire Places Garage Heaters - Service & Repair - Sheet Metal

John Panek 780-999-2065 jmpplumbing@live.ca Box 84, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0

Trevor Schinkinger Trucking Ltd.

ArTeam Realty

Independently owned and operated

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• Sand, Gravel & Top Soil • Loading & Hauling • Landscaping • Excavating • Demolition

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Ph: 780-895-2349

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Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process

__________________ AUCTIONS __________________ UNRESERVED Bailiff Seizure Auction Sale.

November 22, 9 a.m.

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These blanket classified ads are produced through a joint agreement by The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Lamont Leader, Tofield Mercury and Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA). These ads appear in all AWNA member papers (120 papers) for the cost of $269.00 (+gst) for the first 25 words, $8.00 per word over 25. To place a blanket classified, call a CARIBOU PUBLISHING representative at 780-385-6693 or email ads@thecommunitypress.com.

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14 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Classifieds

COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

HELP WANTED

VIKING FARMERS MARKET Christmas Markets November 27, 2-5 p.m.

Numerous Vendors.

December 4, 2-7 p.m. with beef supper - 5 p.m.

December 18, 2-5 p.m.

New vendors welcome. For more info or to book a table call 780-592-2431. tfn ________________________ Tofield United Church annual Christmas tea, crafts, and bake sale.

Saturday, November 29th 2 - 4 pm in church basement.

4832 53 Ave. Everyone welcome!

TM42-44c ________________________ Bruce Stampede Association Fall Supper including Lutefisk November 29, 2014. Advance ticket sales: Call: Paul 780-336-2675, Norman: 780-374-2457, Morris: 780-688-2291, Wanda:780-688-3510. Also available at Bruce Fuel or Clippers.

43c ________________________ Kingman Annual Lutefisk & Meatball Supper December 5, 2014, 4 - 8 pm at the Kingman Hall in Kingman AB. $25/person 12 & under $15.

Handicapped seating at 12 noon by reservation only for this seating. Call Colleen at 780-672-3712 or 780-662-3829 to reserve for noon seating or for more information. Everyone welcome!

TM43-45 ________________________ Christmas Banquet @ Tofield Mennonite Church on Saturday, December 6th, 6 pm. For tickets phone 780662-3166.

TM43-45c ________________________ Viking Christmas Vendor Market - Viking Legion Friday, November 28, 2014 7 pm - 9 pm Come and see what’s new and exciting for Christmas.

Place orders and have in time for Christmas. Get all your shopping done in one night. Vendors: Cowgirl Glamour, Watkins, Epicure, Scentsy, South Hill Designs, Tupperware, Younique, Crazy Legs, Silpada, Princess House, Organo Gold and Yak Designs. Any questions call or text Shelley Hakes @ 780-3855458.

42-44p ________________________ Bruce Stampede Association Annual Meeting. Thursday, November 27, 2014.

7:30 p.m. Bruce Community Center.

43-44c ________________________

Crystal Taylor, Nashville Recording Artist and Country/Southern Gospel Singer has performed across Canada and the USA. Her message is “Crystal Clear.” Come and hear her at Viking Auction Market Fri., Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m.

CP43-44p ________________________ COWBOY CHURCH at Viking Auction Market, Jct. of Hwy. 36 and 26. Fri., Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. All welcome, Call Terry at 780-3763599 or 780-336-2224.

CP43-44c ________________________

Full Time-Permanent Food processing labourer needed for Prairie Pride Meats Ltd. located in 50312 Range Road 200 Tofield AB. T0B 4J0, Rural location. Start date: ASAP. Main duties include: Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials, measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines or mobile tank trucks, feed flattened boxes into forming machines to construct containers, remove filled containers from conveyors, manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers, clean work areas and equipment, feed and unload processing machines, check products and packaging for basic quality defects, assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties, food safety/handling skills.

Education Not required Experience an asset. Salary: $16.50 to $18.50 Hourly, 40 hours per week. Apply by email to: prairiepridemeats@yahoo.com or mail to: 51412 Range Road 205 Sherwood Park, Alberta T8G 1G3 TM43-46p ________________________

Call 780.336.3422 to place an ad

FOR RENT

Viking house for Rent or Sale. 3 bedroom. Bath and a half. No pets. Ph: 780-3850626.

42-44c ________________________ 3 bedroom town house for rent for Dec. 15. $850 a month. Ph: 780-336-3393.

42tfnc ________________________ 3 bedroom house, full basement, double garage. Longterm rent or sell. 4840 - 52 Ave. Tofield. Call 780-9757579.

TM42-43p ________________________ Adult building only, no pets, no smoking, 1/2 duplex in Tofield, no basement, 2 bedrooms, laundry room with washer & dryer. $700 rent and $700 damage deposit. Water and heat included. Available December 1st. Call: 780-662-2923, office is closed at 9:00 pm.

TM43-44p ________________________ Spacious newly renovated one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Includes laminate flooring, ceramic tile, new appliances, cable, heat, and water. Rents starting at $600 with rental incentives on a one year lease. In Tofield 780-6623396.

TM01tfnc ________________________

FOR SALE

354 New Holland mixer mill. Good condition. Call 780-663-2201 TM42-43p ________________________

REPORT A NEWS ITEM VIKING: 780-336-3422 TOFIELD: 780-662-4046 LAMONT: 780-895-2780

MEMORIAM

In loving memory of EDWARD THOMPSON Sept. 25, 1926 Nov. 18. 2013 Husband, Father, Grandfather Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance, the way he walked Remember those instead The good advice he’d give us His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on ever after As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear.

Loved by Ella and family 43p

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Classified ads placed in any of the three publications will appear in all papers for ONE price of $10.75 for the first 25 words and .39¢ a word thereafter

MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

SERVICES

In loving memory of DENTON (PETE) CUMMING Aug. 21, 1944 Nov. 20, 2003 Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

Bark Avenue Dog Grooming. All breeds, open early mornings, some evenings and Saturdays.

Call Loriann between 9 am & 6 pm 780-662-3099.

TM35tfnc ________________________ Cut Heating Costs. Furnace Replacements. Low Rates, Free Estimates. Semi-retired tradesman. Phone 780-7180262.

TM41-47p ________________________ To book bale hauling and cattle hauling, call Go-Pher Trucking 780-385-6346 or 780-385-6165. Have these trailers: Tandem Cattle Pot, Tandem 7x20 GN Stock Trailer, Tandem Dually 8.5 x 35' GN Flat Deck, Tri 53' Step Deck with Bale Extension.

CP43-44c ________________________

Lovingly remembered by brothers, sisters and their families 43p In loving memory of BRIAN JOHN WILLIAM ANDERSON May 15, 1951 Nov. 18, 2012 "Rest Easy Dad" Two years have passed without you Dad, But it feels like yesterday, That you were right beside us, In each and every way.

Your memory remains with us, So bright and crystal clear, Never can it be erased, By days or weeks or years.

Rest easy Dad until the time, That we can meet again, And when that joyous day arrives, Our time will have no end.

Love always, Allan, Nancy, Rhett & Julie Laurena & Graham 43p ________________________ SAM MACIUK April 16, 1921 November 23, 2009

REAL ESTATE

8.5 Acres, 7 miles southwest of Killam. 3760 sq ft ranch style home. 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2 fireplaces. New roof, flooring, bathrooms, countertops, tile, and appliances. Barn, shed, serviced shop. $549,000 comfree.com/459392 realtor.ca – C3640678 780-385-8686 CP40tfn ________________________ House for sale at 5332 59 Ave Viking. 1381 sq ft, several renovations, 4 bedrooms, finished basement, double detached garage.

Call 780-385-2006 for more information or to view.

Pictures available upon request.

43-46p ________________________ House for Sale, Viking, 3 bedroom. Fenced, double garage. Call Lorraine at 780-336-3422 or 780-3362558.

MLS C3631263 or www.Viking4Sale.com ________________________ Commercial lot in Willingdon for sale. $5,000.

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SERVICES Our memories of you are endless, And your wisdom is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You'll always be at our side.

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The families of the late Henry Vaasjo wish to send a heartfelt thanks to the whole community of Tofield and to all the surrounding areas. We wish to thank the many many people for their cards, donations and well wishes.

Special thanks to Pastor Kevin for his support, to Garry Francis for his beautiful music, to Vern & Raymond Peterson for their singing and Raymond's humorous words prior to singing. Thanks again to the Bardo ladies for their lunch and to the Weber Funeral Home for their directions and their long journey to Cold Lake.

Thanks also to Julie from the Sunshine Villa for arranging a memorial for Henry and to those involved. Thanks to all.

God bless.

TM43p ________________________ I would like to thank my family and friends for your prayers, care, meals and phone calls while I was recovering from my surgery. God bless.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 15

Local grower wins award Submitted Story Thiels Greenhouses announces that Nadine Stielow is the 2014 recipient of the Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association Grower of the Year Award.

Stielow is the owner, operator and head grower at Thiels Greenhouses in Bruderheim.

As a prominent local business woman, a community and buy local advocate, and having an unwavering passion for all things green, Stielow promotes healthy lifestyles through her business practices and

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The Andrew Public Library held its first Community Pumpkin Carving event on Oct. 28th in the Village of Andrew multi-purpose room. Everyone enjoyed Treat-Tastic snack, lots of laughter, and terrific prizes which included I Tune Cards & Family Bowling. The event was an opportunity for family, friends and new members of the community of all ages to come together, learn and explore their creativity using different mediums of of traditional carving, finger painting and shape stamping their own pumpkin with flair and originality.

Lamont County Industrial Heartland Informa on Evening Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Presented by Lamont County Economic Development Please join us for an informa on update from industry and industry related organiza ons within Lamont County’s Industrial Heartland. Hear about current industrial projects, ac vi es and plans, and get updates on Lamont County departments and procedures.

DETAILS Tuesday, December 2, 2014 5—7 p.m.

Lamont Hall Mee ng Room 4844 49 Street, Lamont

Nadine Stielow day to day living Stielow purchased Thiels Greenhouses in March 2010 after a 20 year career in respiratory therapy. With no formal horticulture training she set to work running the 50-year-old established business, producing a yearly greenhouse crop that customers, both new and returning, value and appreciate.

Stielow believes in strongly supporting the community in which you live and work, accomplishing this through many community and business partnerships.

Stielow is committed to her quest for learning and ensures others benefit by offering courses and information sessions for her staff, industry colleagues and the general public. She also volunteeers with Communities In Bloom.

FORMAT Industry representa ves and Lamont County department sta will set up booths, and be available to answer all your ques ons about Lamont County’s Industrial Heartland and County opera ons. A light meal and refreshments will be provided. Par cipa ng industry and organiza ons could include: Industry : x Canexus x Meg Energy x Graymont x JFSL x Western Asphalt x SIL Industrial Minerals x Enbridge x Husky x Trans Canada

Organiza ons: x Alberta Energy Regulators x FortAir Partnership x Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Associa on x Alberta Farmers Advocate O ce x NRCAER x Life in the Heartland

From Lamont County: Emergency Services x County Peace O cer x Planning and Development x Lamont County Resident/ Industry Mi ga on Commi ee x Oil & Gas Explora on, Extrac on & Transporta on Commi ee x FCSS and CALC x

RSVP Please RSVP by emailing info@lamontcountynow.ca, or by calling Jim Newman at 780 895 2233 ext. 216.

For updates on industry par cipa on watch www.lamontcountynow.ca or follow Lamont County on Facebook and Twi er.

16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Notice of Appeal Decision This is to notify you that an appeal against the APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS of Development Permit No.054-014 with regard to the following: Development Permit No.: 054-014 Land Description: SE 5-57-20 W4 Proposal: 56.8 hectare (140.3 acres) Sand and Gravel extraction operation, processing and hauling out of SE 5-57-20 W4 Appellant: Taras Hlus Respondent: 543077 Alberta Ltd (SIL Industrial Minerals) was considered by the SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD on October 30, 2014 and the decision of the SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD with regard to the appeal is as follows: Background Facts The hearing related to an appeal made by Taras Hlus on an approval (with conditions) by the Municipal Planning Commission for Development Permit 054-014 for a 56.8 hectare (140.3 acre) Sand and Gravel extraction operation, processing and hauling out of SE 557-20 W4. Mr Taras Hlus is the owner of lands to the immediate north of the subject lands.

The purpose of the hearing was to gather evidence and information from involved and concerned parties in order to give the Board Members enough information to make an informed decision on the appeal to the approved development of a 56.8 hectare (140.3 acre) Sand and Gravel extraction operation, processing and hauling out of SE 5-57-20 W4.

Development Permit Issued Discretionary Use Appeal by November 23, 2014 Take notice that the following permit for proposed development as described below has been issued in accordance with the Lamont County Land Use Bylaw No. 675/07.

Legal Description: Plan 8821313, Block 1 (in NW 27-56-17-W4) Land Use: Agricultural District (A) Proposal: Installation of a 120 ft. free standing tower for high speed internet.

Permit No.: 065/14 Additional Information For additional information regarding these permits, please contact the Planning and Development Department at (780) 895-2233.

Appeal The Land Use Bylaw provides that the person applying for the permit or affected by the order, or any other person affected by an order, decision or development permit of a Development Authority may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board within fourteen (14) days after the date of notice.

Appeal Fee - $200.00

Area Structure Plan and Redistricting Take notice that the following Area Structure Plan and Redistricting as described below has been approved in accordance with the Lamont County Bylaws 742.14 and 743.14.

Legal Description: NSW 13-55-20-W4 and SE 13-55-20-W4 Approved Proposal: 97.05 ha (240 ac.) agricultural parcel to a 75 lot Country Residential Subdivision (bare land condominium), with average lot sizes of 0.4 ha (1 ac.) to 1.01 ha (2.5 ac) entitled Highland Estates.

LAMONT COUNTY COUNCIL at their November 4th, 2014 regular council meeting gave all three readings to Bylaws 742.14 and 743.14.

Additional Information For additional information regarding this permit, please contact the Planning and Development Department at (780) 895-2233.

Lamont County Industrial Heartland Information Evening Please join us for an information update from industry and industry-related organizations within Lamont County’s Industrial Heartland. Hear about current industrial projects, activities and plans, and get updates on Lamont County departments and procedures.

St. Michael Water Open House

Tuesday, December 2, 2014 5-7 p.m.

Lamont Hall Meeting Room 4844 49 Street Lamont

Taras Hlus and his son Jason Hlus presented verbal information as the Appellants. Ben Enstace Operations Manager for the Respondent presented verbal information and maps.

Industry representatives and Lamont County department staff will set up booths and be available to answer all your questions about Lamont County’s Industrial Heartland and County operations. A light meal and refreshments will be provided.

Participating industry and organizations may include:

Decision The Board refused the appeal and upheld the decision of the Municipal Planning Commission to issue Development Permit 054014 for a 56.8 hectare (140.3 acre) Sand and Gravel extraction operation, processing and hauling out of SE 5-57-20 W4, with the following conditions;

Trans Canada Enbridge JFSL Canexus Meg Energy Western Asphalt

1. That Mr. Hlus be given written notice of planned dates of extraction, with intended duration, 2. That truck hauling from the subject property does not occur on Statutory Holidays,

For updates on industry participation watch www.lamontcountynow.ca or follow Lamont County on Twitter and Facebook.

3. That extraction operations within the subject stay 3 meters south of the dripline of the trees along the north boundary of the subject lands separating these two properties.

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Reasons In making their decision, the Board took into consideration the concerns raised by the Appellant, the information provided by the Appellant, the Development Authority and letters of support for the development. The Board has determined that 543077 Alberta Ltd. (SIL Industrial Minerals) have met all required criteria as mentioned in the Development Permit. That with these added conditions will further reduce any impact to the adjoining lands. The intended use for the subject lands is an appropriate use for the area with no negative effects and complies with planning documents of the county of Lamont for this area.

The Respondent indicated that they have complied with all Lamont County Municipal Planning Committee conditions of Development, and believe themselves to be in full compliance with it and shall comply with these added conditions.

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NOTE: A decision of the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board is final and binding on all parties and persons subject only to an appeal upon question of jurisdiction or law pursuant to the Municipal Government Act. An application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal shall be made: a) to a judge of the Court of Appeal; b) within 30 days after the issue of the order, decision, permit or approval sought to be appealed.

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This 4 week program is for anyone with a baby 0-1 yrs. Old PROGRAM LOCATION: LAMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY No cost to attend—simply call us @ 780 632 3225 to register/ for more information

The Western Canada Cow-Calf Productivity Survey was first conducted in Alberta in the late 1980s. It is now being expanded to western Canada through a combined effort involving representatives from the Provincial Producer Associations, Provincial Ministry of Agriculture specialists, the Beef Cattle Research Council, Canfax and the Western Beef Development Centre.

The survey asks questions about your operation and your management and marketing practices as they relate to your 2014 calf crop, staring with breeding in 2013 and ending with weaning of your 2014-born calves. The results of this survey will be used in a number of ways.

In order to participate please download the survey from the Lamont County website. The survey can also be completed online at https://fluidsurveys.usask.ca/s/WesternCdnCow_Calf_Survey/.

For more information on this survey and what the results are being used for, please contact: Barry Yaremcio Alberta Agriculture & Rural Development Ph: 403-742-7926 barry.yaremcio@gov.ab.ca