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Vol. 10, No. 52, Tuesday, October 27, 2015
24/7 emergency care supporters present petition
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Petition spokesman Richard Mandryk presented the petition requesting the reinstatement of 24/7 Lamont Hospital emergency care to Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood at her constituency office on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Pictured from left to right are: Lamont County Reeve Wayne Woldanski, (supporter), Mandryk, (petition committee member), MLA Littlewood, Larry Doskoch, (petition committee member), Chris Klita, (petition committee member), and Doug Sullivan, (supporter) and President of the Lamont & District Chamber of Commerce, and Executive Director of the Lamont County Regional Economic Development Initiative. Michelle Pinon Editor
One man’s quest to have 24 hour emergency care reinstated at the Lamont Health Care Centre (LHCC) has resulted in a countywide petition that has garnered more than 800 names. Larry Doskoch, was on hand with a group of supporters to present the petition to MLA Jessica Littlewood at her Constituency Office in Fort Saskatchewan on Oct. 20. Doskoch, was accompanied by fellow petition committee members Richard Mandryk and Chris Klita as well as supporters Rev. Debbie Brill, LHCC board member, Wayne Woldanski, Reeve of Lamont County, and Doug Sullivan, President of the Lamont & District Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director of the Lamont County Regional Economic Development Initiative. Mandryk, acting in the capacity of official spokesperson for the group, made the presentation to Littlewood which included some of the background surrounding 24 hour emergency care at LHCC. “In May 1995, 24 hour emergency coverage at LHCC was reduced because of an unfortunate fire
and a reduction of the availability of medical staff. It is our understanding that the former Lakeland Health Region reduced funding to the facility in accordance with the level of care being provided. The facility returned to a 12 hour emergency service (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily), although 24 hour service is available to patients and residents of the facility.” Mandryk went on to explain, “However, there is an ongoing and growing need to return to the availability of 24 hour emergency services at the LHCC.... Many of our residents and personally those of us who are making this presentation here have encountered situations where we either had to drive to another community for ER Service or had to delay access because some could not drive or had the resources to find immediate help, much to their detriment.” He cited several reasons why 24 hour should be reinstated, and those included: •Medical Manpower is in place to meet the growing needs of the community •Our community dynamics have changed •The facility serves a growing population, including seniors •There is every indication that the surrounding communities will continue to grow, especially given
our relationship with the Heartland Industrial Zone •The industries in the area are supportive of LHCC and where appropriate, have made donations for the purchase of special equipment •Industry requires immediate availability of 24 hour emergency access for its workers. “I certainly support the request for this essential service,” stated Woldanski, who said the number of signatures on the petition represented 10 per cent of the population in Lamont County. Woldanski said he also knows of other hospitals that bring in locums to maintain 24 hour emergency service. “That would also attract other physicians to LHCC,” added Woldanski. Rev. Brill agreed there is a definite need for 24 service. “We do have an aging population.” She also said it would be comforting for residents to be treated by doctors they know. Mandryk said the dynamics the community are changing with more young families and industry moving in to Lamont County. Sullivan concurred with Mandryk. Littlewood said she appreciated meeting with them, and would research the rules regarding presentation of petitions in the Legislature. The group is hoping to have the petition presented during this session.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Lamont council lobby minister over casino rules Michelle Pinon Editor
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The Haunted Halloween Maze in Mundare was a popular place this past weekend for young and old alike. A total of 316 people visited the maze. A fundraising project for the Mundare Public Library, the three day event raised $917.60. A total of $76.35 and three boxes of food was collected for the food bank. Pictured from left to right are volunteer Ruth Randel, maze creator and designer Bob Gratton, and library board member Jodie Conley.
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Longtime volunteer and Lamont town councillor Steve Sharun says this is one region of Alberta that is being pushed aside when it comes to the ability of non-profit groups to pick and choose locations and frequency of casinos. Sharun would like some of the rules and regulations of casinos changed in order to create more of a level playing field for all community groups, and that is why he spearheaded the initiative to have Alberta’s Finance Minister Joe Ceci review the legislation. With the full support of his colleague on Lamont town council, a letter was drafted to Minister Ceci. In that let-
ter, it points out that: “The current system prohibits organizations outside of Edmonton or Calgary from working at casinos within those two cities, but must instead work at the closest regional facility as designated by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission. The wait time in most communities is considerably longer than a year. Groups and organizations within Edmonton or Calgary could conceivably work a casino three or four times a year while those in outlying areas wait longer than a year for the same opportunity.” The letter went on to state, “The groups in the outlying municipalities contributed the monies they raise through all fundraising avenues back to the community.
They assist other organizations, schools, libraries, etc., and if they had access to additional opportunities, they would be in a better position to contribute more. These contributions, in the long run, assist at the municipal level as these groups and organizations are not then coming to the municipality for financial assistance. With grant funding reduced, and infrastructure maintenance increasing, it becomes a challenge to accommodate the requests, even when considering the validity and importance of the organization.” Those changes would create a “win-win situation for everyone,” says Sharun, who is hoping for a favourable response from Ceci.
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Health Minister tours Lamont Health Care Centre
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Health Minister Sarah Hoffman, front row middle, visited the Lamont Health Care Centre on Oct. 1. The visit, arranged by MLA Jessica Littlewood, included a tour of the facility and meeting with the board and staff.
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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Opinion Royalty Review: striking a delicate balance
By AIHA Board Chair Ed Gibbons Alberta’s current royalty review has come at a challenging time, with low oil and gas prices dragging down our economy and creating uncertainty for many Albertans. Once again, we face the cyclical nature of our energy industry. It is not the first time we have seen this and it definitely will not be the last. The difficult question before the Royalty Review Panel is how to “optimize” the value of
Alberta’s natural resources in such a way that benefits all Albertans. This requires a delicate balance of preserving government revenues and maintaining an economic climate for continued investment into the province. The new royalty framework would enable diversification of Alberta’s economy by stimulating new investment in downstream value added developments. While some critics scoff at the aspect of “diversification” through adding value to our natural resources, there are real benefits that Alberta would realize from this approach. It is vital that we create a royalty framework that encourages diversification as this will lead to an economy that is not reliant on any one segment of the energy sector, which will create an
increasingly stable economic environment. Historically, Alberta has been far too reliant on its upstream operations. Altering the current royalty framework so that it recognizes and incents value added development within the province will help optimize returns to all Albertans. Generating additional investment in energy processing translates into additional government revenues, which can then be spent on provincial services and infrastructure. Albertans would see nearly $25 billion of new investment flow into the province’s energy sector as a result of a new royalty framework that recognizes the importance of value added investment, and this means more than simply adding new refining capacity that has been so widely debated.
The majority of the opportunity lies in transforming our abundant and cost-advantaged natural gas resources into a variety of different products to meet the growing global demand for goods that are made of petrochemicals; this includes products ranging from cars and computers to headphones and household tools. Conservative estimates on the potential of value added investment in downstream petrochemical operations is that it would create 25,000 new jobs for our struggling construction industry as well as 8,750 full time operating careers. New operations would also pay their share of corporate income taxes which results in millions of dollars of new government revenue that is not tied to the ups and downs of oil and gas pricing.
Adding value to natural resources here in Alberta will also help solve a fundamental problem of how we move our resources to world markets. The upstream energy sector has been plagued by delays in approvals and decisions for new export pipelines and LNG terminals, and this has substantially downgraded the real value of Alberta’s natural resources. Value added products, such as petrochemicals, are transported in a solid form of plastics or fibers, which utilizes existing rail and port systems. Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) submitted an official position, along with key recommendations, to Alberta’s Royalty Review Panel earlier this month. Our key recommendations are aligned with the gov-
ernment’s diversification mandate for the royalty review process and aims to recognize the benefits of adding value to our natural resources. This concept has been called on by the AIHA to be an underlying principle in guiding the structure of the new royalty framework. We have the opportunity with the current royalty review system to go beyond the debates on what is a fair return for our resources and set a new course for Alberta to capitalize on our natural resource advantage that will help us weather the cyclical storms that we have faced and become a true energy “leader” in the world. We encourage all Albertans to get involved, learn more about the opportunities that exist and let your voices be heard by the royalty review panel.
Devil is in the details I’m beginning to think that things aren’t the way they seem. Maybe it has always been like that since the dawn of time? One recent example of that were several entries in the accounts payable document I was perusing during a recent Lamont County council meeting. There were several entries under Derks Formals. Tuxedos immediately came to mind. What and why would the county need them for? The entries totaled $1,183.78. After requesting copies of the transactions and what they were
allocated towards, I saw things in a different light. The expenses were for uniforms for emergency services personnel. I am also glad I’m not the only person with an inquiring mind. Deputy Reeve Daniel Warawa spotted an entry under the Emergency Services Community Association for $9,695. This will be discussed at the next meeting on Nov. 10. As I see it, the Devil is in the details. Michelle Pinon
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Chipman village council raises objection to email Michelle Pinon Editor
A fiery missive set off sparks at Chipman village council recently. The missive, an email from Lamont County Fire Chief and Emergency Services Coordinator Randy Siemens to Strathcona County Division Chief and Emergency Communications Officer Elizabeth Holcombe, was a sore topic. The email that was also circulated to Village of Chipman Fire Chief Mike Seipert stated: “Just as Chipman does not want us in town, Lamont County does not want the Village of Chipman responding to anything outside of their village. We have stated that we would respond
to a major incident in town if requested. Chipman Rural is authorized to respond to anything within Chipman Fire District and any other County Fire District at the request of other districts.” Siemens emphatically stated as well that, “The county will neither be responsible for personnel injuries or liability incurred by the Village of Chipman nor pay for such service.” Chipman Mayor Jim Palmer took offense to those remarks, and with the support of fellow councillors Mike Seipert and Gary Stead, passed a motion to send a letter to Lamont County Reeve Wayne Woldanski. In the approved letter it states, “We take excep-
tion to the statement that Chipman does not want the Lamont County Fire Department in town as this was never part of conversation with the county when the village withdrew from the present Emergency Services Agreement to pursue establishment of its own fire department. During meetings with Lamont County the village position has always been that we would continue to work with the county and offer mutual aid regardless of any differences.” The letter went on to say, “We would point out that there were two recent incidents where at the request of Lamont County Rural Fire District, the Village Fire Department willingly provided mutual aid and
would do so again if requested. When settling up the Village Volunteer Fire Department, it was made clear to all parties that the village wished to settle with the county in the most amicable way, however, negative comments about Chipman from your Emergency Coordinator will only serve as a roadblock to maintaining good will between the county, the village, and the two fire departments.” To the contrary, Reeve Woldanski stated, “It was our understanding based upon the January 5, 2015 letter to Allan Harvey and the January 13 Lamont Leader newspaper article, that the Village of Chipman was not interested in responding into the
county on fire calls. As a result no attempt was made to negotiate fire and emergency response. Chief Siemens advised Strathcona Dispatch of the current circumstances. Perhaps the language of the
notice could have been less blunt, but the situation described, we believe to be accurate. Should Chipman wish to discuss a mutual aid agreement, please advise.”
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Chipman Community League to host Halloween festivities for the whole family Michelle Pinon Editor
After a few years of inactivity, the Chipman Community League is back up and running. One component is the addition of youth, and formation of a junior league under the same banner as the Chipman Community League. Some of the fresh new faces with the junior group are: President Ethan Henderson, Vice President Justice Lindemann and Secretary Emma Derksen. “The community needs more activi-
ties for youth,” says senior group President Cindy Lindemann. Even the youth members agree they need more things to do. They are keeping busy, and the junior and senior members will be hosting a Halloween Karaoke Dance and Open House on Saturday, October 31 from 610 p.m. at the Chipman National Hall. The junior group will also be holding a bake sale in conjunction with the open house and dance. There will be hot dogs, candy, bobbing for apples and corn, and so much more for the entire family to enjoy.
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Pictured from left to right: Treasurer Tamara Seipert, Vice President Gilvie Langdon, and President Cindy Lindemann.
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Lamont High School recognizes excellence
Vice Principal Gary Russell, left, presented Dominik Davis with the honours certificate in Drama 10. Davis also was awarded the Premierʼs Citizenship Award, Town of Lamont Citizenship Award, and Fabrication Technology Award, MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS
Kiara Procyk and Jeremy Hauer were MCs for the awards ceremony that was held on Oct. 22.
Principal Sharon Mclean, left, presented Jared Bartz with the Governor Generalʼs Academic Medal. Bartz was also awarded the Syd Joseph Library Award, Merit Contractors Award in Building Construction, Grade 12 honours certificate, and Grade 12 highest overall honours certificate.
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Eileen Zimmerman, Deputy Superintendent of Elk Island Public Schools presented Natalie Laronde with her honours certificate.
EIPS board of trustees vice chair Colleen Holowaychuk presented Jake Taylor with his Grade 9 honours certificate.
Drama teacher Breanna Sorotsky presented Heather Nielsen with the senior high award.
Teacher Bryan Dussault presented Darcy Willis with his Grade 7 honours certificate.
Ms. Newham presented the Junior High Art Award to Tanisha Harper. Mr. Hanke presented the Ed Stawnichy Charitable Foundation Award to Zachary Hoskins-Janes.
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Longhaul well worth it, say volunteers Andrew School Playground finally becomes reality!
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years of fundraising by parent organizations at Andrew School to reach the $100,000 mark to build a new playground for students. Even though it was a long and at times, arduous process, parents say it was well worth it, and that they couldn始t have made it if not for the support of people in the community. A core group of families, along with Principal TJ Kennerd were there for the removal of the old playground and also there during the three day install this past week. Exhausted, but happy, they say it was all worth it in the end.
With only a few hours left to go in the three day build, volunteers and their youngsters posed for a post lunch photo on Saturday, Oct. 24.
10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Council reviews unsightly bylaw Michelle Pinon Editor
What is unsightly? That was one of the questions Lamont County council wanted answered before proceeding with a Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw. On Oct. 13th legal counsel provided information to council that was outlined in a Request For Decision (RFD). But councillors still had questions regarding appropriate length of grass, mowing of ditches adjacent to a property, abandoned vehicles and storage, etc. Council agreed to defer the item until the next meeting. “Regarding the definition of Unsightly, the definition is inherently subjective and context specific as defined in Section 2.19 of the Municipal Government Act (ACT). This is in contrast to a Nuisance, which has much more objective criteria (Section 3.2) of the MGA. The MGA provides some guidance of what will constitute an unsightly property: 546(0.1). In this section, (a) “detrimental to the surrounding area” includes causing the decline of the market value of property in the surrounding area; (b) “unsightly condition”, (i) in respect of a structure, includes a structure whose exterior show signs of significant physical deterioration, and (ii) in respect of land, includes land that show signs of a serious disregard for general maintenance or upkeep. “In short, while enforcement against unsightly properties is inherently subjective, there are several mechanisms in place through which fairness is assured.” As far as outdoor storage, that is considered a “discretionary use” for which a permit must be obtained. It was recommended that the Land Use Bylaw (LUB), may be a better enforcement route where the
land is being used for a purpose that is not permitted under the LUB. As far as particulars in the proposed bylaw, there were definitions of noxious weed, vegetation and pest control, nuisance, refuse, reasonable state of repair, structure, etc. Accordingly, breaching a provision of the bylaw, would result in a $500 fine for the first offense and $1,000 for any subsequent offenses committed within 12 months of the first offense. If a written notice requesting a review of an Order by Council would include a non-refundable fee of $200.
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Members of the Wendorff and Astner families celebrated Octoberfest in St. Michael on Oct. 24. From left to right are: Kort Astner, Annalie Astner, Maya Astner, Gabrielle Wendorff, Kaiya Wendorff, Josephine Astner.
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Viking 4-H Beef Club, startup meeting and weigh-in will take place Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Viking Auction Mart starting 10 a.m. For more information call Pru Maxwell at 780-3362146. 43c ________________________ Date Change. Holden 4H Beef Club will be holding weigh-ins Saturday, October 31, at 9:00 am at the Viking Auction Mart. Any questions call 780-446-9078. TM43p ________________________ Perogy Making Wednesday, November 4, 9:30 a.m. Bruce Community Center. Everyone welcome. Bring a friend. 43-44c ________________________ Winter Yoga Workshop Series. Hastings Lake Community Hall. Nov. 17 Dec. 22 every Tuesday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Six Alberta based instructors, beginners and experienced welcome! Contact: amytrefry@hotmail.com TM43p ________________________ Recreational Badminton. Sundays, November 1March 27 Viking School Gym 7:30 pm. $20 per person. For more info contact Arnold 780-336-2135 or Brenda 780-336-2465. 42-43p ________________________ Ryley History Book Sales/Pick-up. The committee will attend the following Farmer’s Markets so people can pick up their books, or purchase a book. Ryley: Nov. 5 and Nov. 29, Holden: Nov. 21, Tofield: Nov. 13 and 27. TM43-44c ________________________ Lougheed Christmas Craft Sale, Sunday, Nov. 29, 10 am - 3 pm. Lougheed Community Hall. To reserve tables contact Lorna 780-386-2212 CP42-43c ________________________
3 bedroom house, Chipman, $1000/mth + $1000 DD, References Required, Available Nov 1. 780-920-6251. LL43p ________________________ Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites in Town of Vegreville. Balcony, 3 appliances. OnSite Management. Rent from $695 to $895, SD from $595 to $795. Senior SD $295. Rent includes water heat and powered parking stall. Please call 780-2750235 LL09tfn ________________________ Adult building only in Tofield. No pets, no smoking, 2 bdrm basement apt. Water & heat included. $650 per month, $650 damage deposit. Call: 780-662-2923. Available Nov. 1st. TM43-44p ________________________ For rent in Irma. Cozy 2 bedroom house. Four appliances. Utilities included. No pets. No smoking. Available now. Phone Donna 780-754-3766. 40-43c ________________________ Suite in four-plex in Tofield. 2 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 baths, fridge, stove, washer, dryer. Adult only, no smoking, no pets. $1,000/month incl. heat and $1,000 D.D. Available Oct. 1. Call: 780263-2688. TM36tfnc ________________________ 2 bedroom house in Viking. F/s, w/d, dw, double detached garage, fenced yard. Available Dec. 1, 2015. 780-336-3545. 43tfnc ________________________ Viking - 3 bedroom townhouse. Available Nov. 1, 2015. 780-254-0130 42tfnc ________________________
Lamont County, 80 Acres for Sale $225,000. Twp Rd 573 half mile west of RR 192. MLS E3434751 Kim Stubbs RE/MAX River City 7 8 0 - 9 7 4 - 3 3 5 7 kimstubbs@remax.net. LL41-50p ________________________ Lamont County, 4.89 Acres for Sale $75,000. RR 192 half mile north of Twp Rd 573. MLS E3432875 Kim Stubbs RE/MAX River City 7 8 0 - 9 7 4 - 3 3 5 7 kimstubbs@remax.net. LL41-50p ________________________ 1993 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite Sedan. Fully loaded, V-6, full digital dash, dual A/C, garaged always, original show car. 57,000 miles. $15,000 OBO. 780-998-9117. LL42-43p ________________________
Straight Line Fencing Custom Fencing - All types. We also remove old fencing. Clearing of bush. Also selling Liquid Feed. Mark Laskosky 780-990-7659. 36tfnc ________________________ Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087, Sedgewick. CPtfn ________________________ Massage and Reflexology 1 hour treatments. Call: Marge 780-662-3066. TM36tfnc
FOR RENT In Sedgewick: Clean, selfcontained, 2 bedroom or 1 bedroom and an office. Private entrance. 4 appliances. Other basic furnishings available. Utilities, satellite, WiFi included. $750/month. Damage deposit and references needed. (Possibility of heated parking spot and large TV/rumpus room available.) Call Jack at 780384-2247 or 780-385-4335. Leave number or message. CP43p
FOR SALE For Sale - 4 Arctic Winter Tires 225/65 R17 PH: 780336-2641 42-44p ________________________ 1993 Nissan Sentra. Second owner. Economical and dependable. Summer and winter tires on rims. Asking $1,200. Call 780-691-7275. TM43-44 ________________________ Enclosed Auto plus Trailer AP8.5 28’TA4 Ramp Doors Tires 235/85 R16E 12000 GVW. Hauled 3 loads of furniture. Spotless like brand new. $8000.00 OBO. Hardisty 780-888-1666. CP43-44p ________________________
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Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process ________________________ AUCTIONS ________________________ MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, October 31, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860. ________________________ ANTIQUE COLLECTIBLE AUCTION. Sunday, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m., Breton Community Hall. 3' X 5' Coke sign, automobilia, auto books, crystal, crocks. 780-696-2428 (speak l o u d ) ; www.AndresensAuctions.com. ________________________ UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE for Thunder Lake Ranches (Estate of Ed Paull). Saturday, October 31, 2015. Sale Starts: 11 a.m. 175 Black & Red bred cows. 9 - 4 year old Black & Red Angus bulls. Selling at 12 Noon. Selling a very large selection of cattle handling equipment plus tractors, trailers, trucks, grain bins, construction equipment & much much more. Call Allen for more info: 1-855783-0556; www.allenolsonauction.com. ________________________ (2) UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTIONS. Tuesday, November 3, 2015. CPA Canadian Public Auction Ltd., 9320 - 52 St. SE, Calgary, Alberta. Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Lauren Constructors. Shop Dispersal, 9241 - 44 St. SE, Calgary, Alberta. Call 403-269-6600 or v i s i t : canadianpublicauction.com. ________________________ UNRESERVED AUCTION NOV. 4 - GLM Industries (Nisku, Alberta). Heavy equipment, construction equipment, metalworking, tools, shop tank Mfg, inventory, skid offices. Phone 780-566-1831; www.CenturyServices.com. ________________________ CLOSEOUT AUCTION for Paragon Machine & Tooling Ltd. Tuesday, November 3, 11 a.m. 8207 Davies Road, Edmonton. Milling machines, tooling, shop equipment, vehicles. For more details contact Meier Auctions 780-440-1860; www.meierauction.com. ________________________ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ________________________ HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $40,000 in tax refunds. Disability Tax Credit. For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372. ________________________ GET FREE VENDING machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-locations provided. Protected territories. Interest free financing. Full details. Call now 1-866-6686629. Website: www.tcvend.com. ________________________
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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. ________________________ EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ________________________ A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20' & 40' Seacans insulated & 40' freezers, Special $2200. Wanted: Professional wood carvers needed. 1-866-5287108; www.rtccontainer.com. ________________________ FEED AND SEED ________________________ ROUND BALES - Hay, green feed, straw and bulk oats. Delivery available. No Sunday calls please. Phone 403-704-3509 or 403-7044333. ________________________ HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. "On Farm Pickup" Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. ________________________ FOR SALE ________________________ METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1888-263-8254. ________________________ RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years; www.allcalm.com. Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST. 1-800-7658660. ________________________ HEALTH ________________________ CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Tollfree 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/freeassessment ________________________ MANUFACTURED HOMES ________________________ ADVERTISE PROVINCE WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna.com. ________________________ GRANDVIEW MODULAR HOMES Now Offering 24 X 68 Homes. Starting from $157,900 including delivery (Conditions apply). Call one of our two locations for details: 403-945-1272 (Airdrie) or 403-347-0417 (Red Deer). ________________________ REAL ESTATE ________________________ INDUSTRIAL/AGRICULTURAL LAND in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 4 parcels - 240.9+/Acres, $12,439 Surface Lease & Power Line Revenue. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 15
From Where I Sit: And They Fell Down
By Hazel Anaka While sorting through some papers in my office I came across an email from 2007 with the subject line: Way to go Bill. At the time I obviously thought it warranted hanging onto. It seemed to speak the truth albeit in a politically incorrect way. It was one of those cases where if a Caucasian had said the
same thing about blacks it would be a racist scandal. But because the rant came from Dr. William Henry “Bill� Cosby, Jr. Ed. D is was considered genius. On one of my bookcases is a 2001 hardcover copy of Speaking of Success—Collected Wisdom, Insights and Reflections written by my hero from Wadena, Saskatchewan, Pamela Wallin. During a public career as a broadcast journalist she personified wisdom, integrity, and credibility; the quintessential small-towngirl-hits-the-big- time success story. For the past thirty-five years I’ve considered Terry Fox one of the greatest people of all times. The impact he’s had on cancer research
here and around the world is legion. Yet, he was practically a child when he died in 1981. But as much as I loved Terry Fox I never felt anything but cynicism for the opportunism of Steven Fonyo who took up the cause Terry had to abandon. For seven straight years I paid only passing interest in the Tour de France cycling race. I recall stories explaining Lance Armstrong as a freak of nature with his (actual) over-sized heart. Of course, we also learned Sheryl Crow was his main squeeze and that he had beaten testicular cancer as a young man. While I am not a regular CBC viewer or listener, the recent federal election campaign had me
tuning into Power and Politics, West Block, and watching an early version of The National. While driving the combine each harvest I listen exclusively to CBC. It was through the radio I became familiar with Jian Ghomeshi and his program Q. He is a sexy, young man with a broad knowledge base and a host of celebrity guests. A person felt smarter just listening to the interviews. By now, you may have noticed the common thread connecting these five seemingly disparate people. Cosby, Wallin, Fonyo, Armstrong, and Ghomeshi are just some examples of fallen heroes. So egregious are their missteps, three of the five are in various stages of court proceed-
Lakeland REA host AGM Michelle Pinon Editor
The Lakeland Rural Electrification Association (REA) will be hosting its annual general meeting (AGM) at the Vegreville Social Centre on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to all members of the Lakeland REA, which currently number around 1,440. “We’re hoping for a good turnout,� stated Bernie Klammer, President and Director at Large of the Lakeland REA. There will be several items on the agenda, including an important
bylaw that deals with the issue of quorum. The proposed bylaw, ‘Supplementary Bylaw No.5’, that would see the required quorum increase to 75 per cent of association members for the purpose of selling the association’s works. What would remain unchanged, would be the percentage of members required to approve a motion for sale at 66 and 2/3rd per cent. Even though ATCO made an offer to purchase the Lakeland REA for more than $30 million back in June, the membership has yet to vote on that offer. No petition has been
initiated by the membership to date, although ultimately, it will be the members who decide if they want to remain part of the Lakeland REA or sell out to ATCO. So what it all boils down to is whether members wish to continue to be part of the owner controlled cooperative or be run by a monopoly, said Klammer. While members of the Lakeland REA petition committee had requested a special general meeting prior to the AGM, Klammer said the board wanted to avoid having two meetings and opted to only hold the AGM.
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umentary into Fonyo’s life brought the old story of his run and subsequent legal troubles, jail time, alcohol abuse, revocation of his Order of Canada designation back into the spotlight. Ghomeshi’s trial for rough sex without consent resumes in the spring. So much for being heroes, from where I sit.
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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. Appeal by November 9, 2015 1. Legal Description: NE 7 55 19 W4 Land Use: Agricultural (A) Proposal: The extraction of borrow material (clay); removal of a hill out of NE 7 55 19 W4. Permit No.: 068 15 Additional Information For additional information regarding this permit, 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
Please be aware that the speed on gravel roads is not to exceed 80kms per hour. Anyone found driving over the limit could be ticketed. Be safe and slow down!
It is important for residents to report any address changes to Lamont County Administration, to ensure important documents such as tax notices can be sent to your home. If you have moved or changed your mailing address in the past year, please inform the County as soon as possible. Thank you!
RENEW This program is designed to RENEW your vision of happiness. Join us for “Taking Care of Mom” November 21 from 9:30 a.m. Noon in Bruderheim. Call 780 895 2233 ext. 233 to register! Yoga for Seniors Only a few spots left! Mondays from 10:30 11:30 a.m. in Lamont. Cost: $50 or subsidized $30 if you qualify. How to Run an Effective Meeting Date: November 3, 2015 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Location: Village of Chipman boardroom Cost: FREE Seating is limited however we will offer this presentation on another date if needed. Registration is required. Please visit the CALC page on lamontcounty.ca for registration forms.
REAP Program Coordinator This position is responsible to the FCSS Program Director & the Rural Elder Abuse Prevention (REAP) Coalition. Job Requirements: x Conduct a baseline evaluation of existing perceptions towards elder abuse and inventory of services. x Host/facilitate group consultations to further identify needs and service gaps concerning elder abuse. Include local seniors as in integral part of these consultations. x Link needs to available resources and best practices to arrive at a locally driven response to elder abuse striving to make resources easier to access and more acceptable to do so. x Determine a strategy to educate service providers for a collaborative response to elder abuse. x Complete an evaluation of the project. Qualifications: x Have a human services diploma and/ or appropriate life experiences and personal characteristics. x Have experience working with seniors and other service providers x Have the ability to create, facilitate, and coordinate effective and evaluative educational /awareness sessions. x Provide a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector check. This is a part time contract position for one year; average of 20/hours per week. View the full job description at www.lamontcounty.ca. Submit resumes by October 30, 2015 to: FCSS Lamont County Region Administration Building 5303 50 Avenue Lamont, AB T0B2R0 Or fax to 780 895 7474.
A pair of glasses was left at the Public Works Building. Please call 780 895 2547 to claim them!
It is the time of year when wildlife is increasingly on the move in the county as they prepare for winter. Please watch for wildlife activity, especially near dusk and dawn when visibility is low. To reduce collisions with wildlife: • Scan the road and ditches ahead for animals, especially when travelling at dawn or dusk • Slow down in a curve, when reaching the crest of a hill or in wildlife populated areas • Watch for the shining eyes or silhouette of an animal at night and use high beams • Slow down if an animal is on or near the road and be prepared to stop, as their behaviour is unpredictable – an animal that has crossed the road can turn back in the vehicle’s path • Look for more than one animal – some travel in groups • Brake firmly if an animal is in the vehicle’s path, and do not swerve to avoid it • Honk in a series of short bursts to chase animals away • Watch for wildlife warning signs, use extra caution and slowdown in areas where animal crossing signs are posted
Lamont County Agricultural Service Board presents the 2015 Poster Contest! The theme for Lamont County kids 12 and under is: “Let It Grow – Thank a Farmer Young and Old.” First prize wins $75, 2nd Prize wins $50, & 3rd Prize wins $25. Posters should be on 11”x17” paper, drawn in pencil, crayon or paint, with a 10 word slogan. They can be submitted to the address below by November 20, 2015. Show us your talent! They say a picture is worth a thousand words! Show us the diversity and beauty of what Lamont County has to offer through your eyes. First prize wins $150, 2nd prize wins $100, & 3rd wins $50 Email your 300 dpi photos of Country Life or Agriculture and Industry to bonnie.c@lamontcounty.ca, or mail or hand deliver your 4”x6” photos by November 20, 2015, to: Lamont County Agricultural Service Board Attention: Bonnie Chudyk 5303 – 50 Avenue, Lamont AB T0B 2R0 For full contest details go to the Lamont County website.
Thank you to all the entrepreneurs who joined us to celebrate Small Business Week with a wine and cheese reception! We look forward to working with you throughout the year, and having an even better evening next year!