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Vol. 7, No. 25 Tuesday, April 24, 2012

PC - 62 seats

WRP - 17 seats

NDP 4

Lib 4

PCs keep huge majority Fenske holds Fort Saskatchewan/Vegreville for PCs Pre-election polls, controversial candidates let down upstart Wildrose

BY MICHELLE PINON Editor

Despite predictions of a possible Wildrose majority in pre-election polls, Albertans gave an overwhelming majority of their votes to the PC Party during yesterday's election.

Joining PC leader Alison Redford, the first female to be elected Premier in the 107 year history of the province, will be Jacquie Fenske, who will be representing the constituents of Fort SaskatchewanVegreville.

Fenske took an early lead in the polls, and eventually widened the gap over her nearest rival Shannon Stubbs of the Wildrose by more than 2,000 votes.

Fenske, who took a leave of absence from her job as Strathcona County councillor to run in the riding, will have a new posting, and big shoes to fill in for-

PC MLA Jacquie Fenske Fort Saskatchewan/Vegreville

Final voting results unofficially (87 of 89) Fort Saskatchewan/Vegreville Candidate

Votes

Percentage

FENSKE, JACQUIE STUBBS, SHANNON FULMER, CHRIS DUNN, SPENCER LEVICKI, MATT SCHNEIDER, PETER

PC WAP NDP LIB EPA IND

7625 5264 1467 802 219 163

Polls

49% 34% 9% 5% 1% 1%

Won

80 7 0 0 0 0

mer Premier Ed Stelmach's riding. Fenske is more than up to the challenge, and has shown strong confidence and leadership over the course of the 28 day campaign.

Fenske was quoted as being "thrilled" with the results, during a telephone interview with the Edmonton Journal. She went onto state: "I am pleased to be able to return the riding Ed Stelmach represented back to the PCs." Premier Redford stated that: "Albertans chose to build upon the shoulder of our great history in choosing the PCs to return to government. Today, Albertans, you spoke, and you spoke loudly. And I want you to know that I heard you."

Although the Wildrose Party was highly touted to win just as many or more seats in the province, they did not live up to the hoopla and hype in the media or in the polls. The Wildrose did, however, manage a respectable showing and gained many legislature seats.

Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith said she was "surprised and disappointed, but not discouraged by the results, and admitted it will take more time for the Wildrose to prove itself.

For complete results for every polling station in the Fort Saskatchewan/Vegreville riding see the following Caribou Publishing web site: tofieldmerc.com Also Senate results

2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Career fair held at Lamont High School

Grade 11 student Alyscia Dovich listens to NAIT instructor Don Stewart.

More than 250 students from Lamont, Andrew, and Vegreville gathered together to learn more about NAIT and its programs during a career fair at Lamont High School last Thursday morning. The event was well attended, and plans are to host another career fair next spring.

Daniel King, left, looks on while a NAIT instructor inputs information into a computer that generates and engraves writing onto a plastic nameplate.

BY MICHELLE PINON Editor

Students from Vegreville and Andrew joined Grade 8-12 from Lamont to attend a NAIT Career Day at the local junior-senior high school last Thursday morning.

The event, organized by guidance and career counsellor Dianna Graziano, garnered more than 250 participants.

Instructors from more than 15 different faculties were on hand in the Lamont High School gymnasium to promote various fields of study.

"This is superb," stated instructor Don Stewart. "It's good to see the interest in our programs. There are students around every booth," added Stewart, who said they definitely would like to make a return engagement.

Stewart, who heads one of NAIT's most popular programs, petroleum and chemical engineering, as well as power engineering, says there is always big interest in those fields from rural residents, and he would

like to help foster that "niche market" in the area.

So even though it was NAIT's first trip to Lamont, it won't likely be its last. Some of the other programs that were promoted to students included: engineering design and drafting technician, heavy duty and industrial heavy duty equipment technician, machinist technician, computer engineering technician, welding, forestry technology, digital media industrial technician, occupational health and safety, the school of business, and the school of hospitality and culinary arts.

Grade 11 student Alyscia Dovich definitely has her sights set on engineering, and said the information Stewart presented did help her discover more about the apprenticeship program, as well as the flexibility and options available through the program.

Daniel King, also a Grade 11 student, said he came to the career fair to get more information about the petrochemical

engineering program, and was very glad he attended the event. "It was very interesting and informative, and I got the information I needed." King, who is home schooled, plans to start applying to the program right away as it currently has a lengthy waiting list of applicants.

Grade 10 student Laine Hawryliw said he learned more about several different trades, and says he plans on attending NAIT, and is already apprenticing at Kubota.

While fellow Grade 10 student Jamie Letwin is unsure of which career path to take, he said he did appreciate the information and insights he gained by attending the career fair.

Social studies teacher Blair Charlton said he definitely had to tip his hat off to organizer Graziano, and watched the students from a distance, noting they were "fully engaged," in the process, and grasping some awareness of the potential job market that is out there and will be available to them in the future.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 24, 2012 - 3

Meet and greet at the newly opened town office in Lamont

Lamont town councillor Sylvia McDonald, talks with Emily, middle, and Lawrence Skubleny.

Lamont Mayor Bill Skinner greets local residents at the towns recent open house.

BY MICHELLE PINON Editor

Even though only 12 citizens attended a meet and greet session with Town of Lamont councillors and staff members, Mayor Bill Skinner says it was a worthwhile event, and that the local municipality will hold another one in the future.

"We didn't have a large turn out. It was not as big as we hoped, but it was our first attempt," stated Skinner. "It's something I expect we will try again."

Skinner said they will also be reviewing the feedback they did receive from participants in the coming months.

Skinner said the feedback they received was "mostly positive," and they did jot down the ideas of the citizens who offered them.

Four of the six town

councillors were on hand at the event with the exception of Gail Hrehorets who was out of town, and Steve Sharun, who is on a leave of absence due to health reasons. Skinner said the main idea behind the event was to be visible and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents to make them feel at ease.

One of the suggestions the town received was to develop walking paths, add sitting benches, and plant more trees in the park area. Town council formed a parks and recreation committee meeting at the last organizational meeting, added Skinner, and said those types of suggestions would be forwarded to those members.

Another suggestion was a swimming pool.

"We get that every so often." Skinner said the

town is not close enough in terms of population currently to support such a project, but that it may be a feasible venture "perhaps, down the road."

Of course, economic growth was suggested.

While there is the public perception there is nothing going on, Skinner said, "That's really not the case, but we haven't put a lot of effort into showing what is going on and what is out there."

Skinner is hoping to have some news on the development front by the time the town's grand opening ceremony rolls around in June.

The town is currently in talks with two developers regarding possible hotel projects. Some other potential leads would be in regards to industrial and residential development. "We

Close to a thousand birds, ducks, and geese were spotted making home on a sitting pond 10 km. north of Mundare on secondary highway 855. The sight was unbelievable with birds flying overhead, and in the water.

There is another sitting pond on highway 29 west of secondary highway 855 with almost as many birds on it as well.

have a lot of balls in the air. It's a matter of being prepared and ready for development."

Other capital projects that will go ahead this year will be discussed at tonight's council meeting where members will finalize and approve the budget.

Town of Mundare Community Garage Sale May 5, 2012 8am - 4pm.

Lamont Fish & Game Association Would like to thank everyone who made our Annual Trophy Night Supper & Dance a success!

Thanks to the members who shared their harvest, the caterers and numerous volunteers.

Special thanks to the following businesses & individuals who supported our fundraising endeavours.

Lamont Value Drug Mart Park Memorial UAP/NAPA Auto Parts Sports Scene Publication The Lamont Leader Smith Insurance Servus Credit Union L.A. Sewing Centre P&D Enterprises Price Automotive Ltd. Norm Dahl Triton Lamont Vision Centre Century 21 Allied Paving Home Hardware, Lamont Flower Pot Don Block Elk Island Thrift Store Neil Waugh Eagel Head Express ATB Financial, Lamont Town of Lamont Kuzyk Family Lamont Lions Club Gordon Letwin Zayac Family L.A. Hair Design Joan Dey All Steel Builders Home Hardware, Ft. Sask Park Electric Inc. Klippertein Interiors Freight Hunters Richardson Pioneer Schinkinger Trucking General Auto Henry Theune, CGA Lamont Ag Society Lamont Hotel Elk Island Mechanical Safety Boss Chris Oleksyn Canexus Limited Purple Martin Man Walmart Pillar Contracting Thompson Pallister Park Investments Wholesale Sports Bruderheim Shell Star Garage Lamont Hair Boutique Fort Taxi Dick Johnson Gerry’s Fashion Albert And Ken Engman Josephburg Ag. Society K.G. Enterprises The Fishin’ Hole Yogi’s Liquor Store Beaver Creek Co-op CTR Refrigeration Wildlife Originals Big B. Welding JLT Enterprises Ltd. Lamont Liquor Store Lamont Esso Burger Baron Hrehorets Bus Services Acklands Lamont Food Oleksyn Drywall, Ft. Sask.

Circle Cee Charlois Farms Bruderheim Old Country Sausage Unicon Concrete Solutions Northern Ab. Processing Ltd. Lamont Hotel and Restaurant Jacobs Industrial Services Lamont Health Care Centre Centre Line Boring - Mark Shabgo Gondola’s Steak and Pizza

We apologize if we have missed anyone.

Thank you to all who supported our event.

Lamont Fish & Game Association Annual General Meeting April, 30 2012 Lions Den 7:00 p.m.

4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Opinion

Send your Letter to the Editor to: The Lamont Leader lamontnews@gmail.com Box 1079, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 Fax: 780-895-2705

When freedom of speech and thought are taken too far Talk about disgraceful, disrespectful, and disgusting!

I am referring to the number of campaign signs that have been vandalized in recent weeks and days leading up to the vote.

We live in society that we get to enjoy freedom of speech and freedom of thought, and who has the right to damage other peoples thoughts or whom they support in the election days.

Just because the acts, and those were criminal acts, have gone unsolved; they have not gone unnoticed. In a democracy and society like ours, freedom of expression and who to support or not to support shouldn't be interfered with by a bunch of rude jerks hell bent on making their point with force.

I just hope that come next election that we don't see these kinds of shameful shenanigans!

Nice to see appreciation for the volunteers I was happy to attend Volunteer Appreciation Night in Bruderheim last Friday evening.

It was heartwarming to see so many people attend the event that was organized and sponsored by Family & Community Support Services.

It was even more gratifying to see the range in ages and interests as well as number of community groups they represented all come together as one.

Even though many longtime volunteers comment that there are no younger volunteers to fill their shoes, I am confident the situation will turn around in the future. In large part, it is up to parents instil the principles and values of volunteering, and lead by example.

Many of the orginizations, and events that are put together would not happen without the help of all these volunteers. So hats off to all volunteers during National Volunteer Week, and keep up the wonderful work!

MICHELLE PINON

5038 - 50 Avenue Box 1079, Lamont, AB, T0B 2R0 Phone 895-2780 - Fax 895-2705 Email: lmtleader@gmail.com

Letter to the Editor

Benoit’s handling of F-35 reckless with taxpayer dollars Dear Editor, When undertaking the most expensive military procurement ever, respect for hard-earned taxpayer dollars should be priority number one.

But when it comes to the costs of the F-35 stealth fighter jets, Leon Benoit and the Conservative Party failed to be up front with Canadians.

Benoit claimed in

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Parliament that the Conservatives didn't decide to buy the F-35, but that "it was the Liberals that started this purchase...not us."

(Vegreville Observer, Apr 6, 2011).

But the recent Auditor General’s report has shredded the Conservatives’ deception about the project: Stephen Harper lowballed Canadians on the

Michelle Pinon Editor

project’s total cost.

The report confirms the government knew the F-35 would cost $25 billion, but told Canadians $15 billion— $10 billion less. That’s a $10 billion mismanagement of your money.

Nearly two years ago, the Liberals first raised a red flag about these concerns— only to meet with Conservative denials and deception.

Mr. Benoit and the Conservative Party must stop being reckless with your tax dollars. Canada should hold an open competition to secure the planes our troops need at the right price.

Yours sincerely, John McKay, Defence Critic Liberal Party of Canada

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 24, 2012 - 5

Sports Athlete of the week Adam Yuke becomes a great team player throughout the Lamont Hawks season TRACY HARDING Staff Writer

Adam Yuke played his second year of hockey this past season, and it was his first year playing in Novice.

At the begining of the season, Yuke was definately a strong player, with good speed and love of the sport. He wanted to learn more, and having his dad, Andy Yuke as one of the coaches, he didn’t get away with much.

Throughout the season there is always some issues with teams, but as the season went on, Yuke became one of the biggest voices on the team to encourage his teammates.

Yuke made a point to play music before the games as all the players were getting ready just to help pump them up.

He started noticing the

other players, and played well as a team mate by the end of the season.

Yuke is a grade 2 student at Lamont Elementary who loves going to school to play with his friends and learn.

In Yuke’s free time, he plays ball hockey at home with his friends and practices his stick handling and scoring.

He keeps a stick in his hand most of the time.

Yukes favourite all time player is Taylor Hall, who plays with the Edmonton Oilers. As well Yuke watches videos of Team Canada all the time. “The kid is hockey crazy,” states his mom Anne Yuke.

Yuke plans on playing hockey for many years to come, and his favourite position to play is defense or centre.

“Yuke had a great atti-

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tude change half way through the season, and started cheering on his whole team,” states team manager Jodie Derksen. “Who knows, if he keeps going like this maybe one year he will make Captain.”

Yuke has one more year to learn all that he can in novice, and then will be moving up to atom. His dad, Andy Yuke, will probably coach again next year, and has plenty to offer the players as he is still a goalie in an adult league.

With Yuke’s dedication, determination and passion for the sport of hockey, he is sure to go a long way. As well as his teamsmanship that he has shown throughout the last season. He is already looking forward to the next season of hockey.

Adam Yuke getting ready to go out on the ice to work on his skills.

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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 24, 2012

BMSA facing new challenges head on

BY MICHELLE PINON Editor

Despite numerous challenges facing the Bruderheim Minor Sports Association (BMSA), President Tanner Maschmeyer and fellow members of the executive are committed to the organization, and the youth who benefit from the programs it offers.

That doesn't mean that it doesn't need more volunteers, in fact, that was one of the issues addressed at the BMSA's annual general meeting held at Walker School on April 3rd.

The group did a hands up job from a couple of key community members who offered encouragement and financial support to the organization during the meeting.

"I was fortunate enough to attend an ag. society meeting.

It was made known there was a need for a deep fryer, and felt it was only right to match the other service group's donation," stated Dave McCormack who donated $200.

Agricultural Society director George Campbell presented a cheque for $250 on behalf of the society, and made a personal donation of $200. "I know what it's like," stated Campbell, who was one of the founding members of the BMSA in the late 60's.

"We work together in this town for a common cause, one and all, old and young."

Campbell told volunteers that now is the time to stick together and work together to keep

the BMSA moving forward in in the condemned part of the released before they could regarena.

Maschmeyer said ister to play in neighbouring its goals and objectives.

He wanted volunteers to BMSA would be approaching communities. While the idea know that despite struggles, the town regarding assistance. of amalgamation with other Maschmeyer told the peo- associations could be a possimuch had been, and could continue to be achieved, ple attending the meeting, bility, it was one, Maschmeyer through hard work and dedi- about 25 in total, that there said he would not be pursuing at this time. cation.

Maschmeyer Campbell said he would spoke about the like to see more formation of a home tournaball team, the ments in construction of Bruderheim this an outdoor rink, hockey season, as well as the which would building of the help increase the arena. As a memassociation's revber of the Ag. enue, as each Society, Campbell tourney can bring remembered one in $1,000 to of their first $3,000 in addition fundraisers, to helping the which involved local economy the sale of a which benefits garbage can, a 45 from families gallon oil drum that had been Dave McCormack shakes the hand of Bruderheim Minor who have to eat and fuel up their donated

by Sports Association President Tanner Maschmeyer. vehicles.

Sherritt Gordon Proceeds of the concession would not be enough hockey Mines.

He went on to say that the players to form pee wee, ban- also help to offset operating and Ag. Society got a matching tam, grant of $25,000 and made up midget level the remainder by selling mem- teams. Atom berships for $100 apiece. level still has Within two years the indoor yet to be arena was built. "That's how determined, but there will we got the rink."

Campbell said the same be initiation could be done today, and and novice encouraged members to work hockey teams hard, and get young people in the cominvolved in its plans and proj- munity next season. ects.

So players One of the projec's the BMSA is trying to get off the in the higher ground is to construct a girls levels would change room and washroom have to be

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and maintenance costs as well as the cost of ice time. It was pointed out that the actual costs far exceed the amount of money families pay through registration fees. BMSA does host several fundraisers a year, and also voted in favour of offering an incentive to members to offer a discount off registration fees if they attend the AGM. That incentive will not come into effect until next year, pointed out Maschmeyer.

Another motion was to raise the registration fee from $100 to $150 at the initiation level. Members also amended a bylaw to open membership up to residents who do not have children. Also, two Codes of Conduct, one for parents and children, and another for coaches received approval at the meeting.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 24, 2012 - 7

Lamont students celebrate Ukrainian Easter

BY MICHELLE PINON Editor

Students, parents, and family members gathered at Lamont Elementary School April 20th to break bread together.

Several hundred people celebrated Ukrainian Easter the traditional way thanks to the efforts of members of the Lamont Ukrainian Bilingual Association (LUBA).

Students Miranda Kroeker and Josh Brandon addressed the crowd by stating: "XpNCTOC BOCKPEC," which is the Ukrainian Easter greeting, and means "Christ has risen." To which audience members replied: "BOICTEHO BOCKPEC," and means, "Indeed he has risen!”

It was the same greeting used by Father Greg Faryna, who prayed and blessed the students by sprinkling Holy water on them and their Easter bas-

kets that were filled with paska (bread) psanka (Ukrainian Easter eggs), which the students had baked and decorated, as well as sweet treats.

"We are very fortunate to be able to participate in this tradition for more than 25 years," stated Kroeker.

"The continuation of this event is made possible through the support of Elk Island Public Schools system, the LUBA executive, Lamont Elementary staff, parents, and of course us - the students. We appreciate all of the help and extend our gratitude to all of the volunteers who have helped to make this breakfast a success."

Brandon acknowledged assistant principal Kari Archer, Ukrainian teachers Ms. Stark and Ms. Triska, and LUBA executive members Kerry Oshust, Darlene Onushko, and Tammy Matthews. "Thank

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Currently, there are approximately 125 students enrolled in the Ukrainian Bilingual Program at Lamont Elementary School.

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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Clowning around comes naturally to Schoepp

BY MICHELLE PINON Editor

Underneath the makeup, costumes, and hats of local rodeo clown Cody Schoepp is a man with a heart of gold.

Yet it's his "goofball" sense of humour, love of people and the sport, as well as his wonderful charisma and personality, that has endeared the Lamont native to many hearts throughout the province over the past 15 plus years.

He will have another chance to shine in front of a hometown audience this Saturday, April 28th at the Bull-A-Rama Supreme. Schoepp, aka Zak Yo-Yo, loves to be a part of something, and make a difference; and he makes a difference in many other ways as he is a member of the Lamont & District Agricultural Society. "I try to have fun, and enjoy spending time with people. That's why I volunteer and help out the ag. society."

Schoepp loves to make people laugh as well as keep the tradition of rodeo alive. While he enjoys his time in the spotlight, he gets far more satisfaction out of seeing people come together to experience the rodeo experience.

"Community spirit is driven from events," says

Schoepp, who has met people from all walks of life and from many different countries in the world during his time in the ring. "I've gotten to meet thousands of people from all walks of life and they all have a story to tell if you take the time to listen."

Zak Yo-Yo is most well known for his boat routine, and his zany hats, which now number upwards of 300. He loves to act goofy, and a lot of his material involves dancing. One of his favourite memories was when a lady started dancing, and asked him to join her in the stands.

"We had the whole crowd dancing and playing around!"

The impromptu act went over so well, Schoepp said many people

“From that day forward I knew that’s what I wanted to do.” thought it had been staged. The best part was pulling out a bra when he got back into the ring, and wondering aloud

where he got it from.

He is always mindful of his audience, which spans all generations, to deliver appropriate material. Schoepp also loves smaller audiences where he gets a chance to interact with all kinds of folks, and especially

In fact, that's how Schoepp got his start in clowning. His father, who was a chuckwagon driver and announcer, noticed a wreck in the back field, and told him there is a time to get out there, and that he better get out there in front of

Zak Yo-Yo and Kolby, rodeo clowns. loves getting up close and personal with the youngsters who like to stay close to the fence.

While he loves clowning around, Schoepp must be attuned to his surroundings, and aware of what's going on in front, behind, and around him; and be ready if and when the cowboys need assistance. A lot of times, Scheopp says comedic timing is required during delays or when cowboys get injured, and helps take the anxiety and worry away from the audience.

the crowd now. Schoepp didn't need any more urging, and grabbed an old ratty guitar, and went out in the middle of the race track. "All the strings were missing," but he used his best airband techniques, and sang and danced to an Elvis tune. "I literally

played and danced for a good 10 minutes.

Everyone was clapping and laughing." He adds that the entertainment took away the audience's fright and worry, and he got so many positive comments, that he knew this was something he enjoyed and wanted to do. "From that day forward I knew that's what I wanted to do."

Face it, Schoepp says there are not too many other venues where you can totally let loose and act goofy. He always keeps his material "kid friendly," and keeps in mind that he is a role model for the youth.

Over the past couple of years Schoepp has been involved in an anti-bullying campaign, spreading the word and reaching out to kids with tshirts and literature.

He loves to introduce new people, young and old to the sport, and promote the history and tradition of rodeo. He has also influenced his cousin, who has become his sidekick, aka Zig Zag

Yo-Yo, and travels to several rodeos with him during the summer months.

Schoepp also heads down the road with his wife Jacquie, and their 10-month-old daughter Alysa. His parents, Wayne and Darlene, have been with him every step of the way through his childhood to adulthood, and through his days as an amateur to his days as a full fledged professional rodeo clown.

One of only seven professionals in the business, Schoepp said his main goal is to make people laugh and know that at the end of the day he was able to make a difference in someone's life. "I've never thought of an end date." So Schoepp is more than happy to spread his brand of laughter and good naturedness to everyone his meets and entertains, and is more than content in knowing that he put a smile on peoples faces.

Employment Opportunity Administrative Assistant This position will include the following duties: • Customer Service (front counter) • Cash receipting • Answering incoming calls • Provide Administrative support to Town staff • Accts. Payable processing and Accts. Receivable processing • Other duties as required

Andrew Figure Skating club hosted a fundraiser on Saturday April, 21, at the Andrew Community Centre. It was the hypnotist Wayne Lee, who was able to hypnotize some people with in the matter of minutes. The event also featured a silent auction, and a dance after the show was over. Nearly 200 people attended the event, and the skating club is hoping to put the event on again next year. During the intermission Lee had all of those hypnotized thinking they were a celebrity of their choice and were going around collecting donations. There was everything from Red Foo of LMFAO, Lady Gaga, Pamela Anderson, and Princess Kate. When the donations were being taken it was for the charity of the ‘celebrities choice’, but ended up going to the figure skating club.

The successful candidate should have: • Some knowledge of accounting procedures • Good communication skills • The ability to work with a minimum of supervision • Experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook is required • A minimum of grade 12 This is a temporary full time position to cover a leave Rate of pay for this temp position will be $17.54 per hour.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen.

Please drop off resume at the Town Office.

Email to troy.fleming@strathcona.ab.ca, mail to Box 280, Bruderheim, AB. Or Fax to 796-3037. If you have any questions please call 796-3731.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 24, 2012 - 9

Chipman firefighter at the right place; at the right time Cory Snyder has bunker gear ready

BY MICHELLE PINON Editor Even though Cory Snyder’s work takes him to many places around the world; he has an uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time.

Take April 19th for instance. “I was just on days off today,” said Snyder, who happened to be driving in the Village of Chipman, when he thought he saw smoke.

So instead of going to clean his bunker gear, Capt. Snyder headed down the road to investigate, and detected smoke coming from the southside of the community.

He called the chief to see if he had any information on a permit burn,” and minutes later, sent the call out for help.

With only a couple of other local members on hand, Snyder called Lamont for back up, but could not get enough resources, and proceeded to ask the Mundare department for help.

Within minutes, the fire had torn through several acres of wetland area, and Snyder, along with fellow members headed the blaze off, just outside the fence of a res-

idence located on 46 Avenue and 46 Street.

If firefighters were unable to cut off the fire at that place, the blaze would have continued to head north, northeast through cemetaries and other homes in the village.

“I was just on days off today, but I had my bunker gear in my car.”

As to the cause of the blaze? “It looks like a piece of equipment caught on fire,” stated Snyder, who was on scene around 2:30 p.m.

There was some heavy equipment cleaning up scrap metal in a nearby field when the mishap

occurred.

“We had really good response time,” and he is very grateful for the assistance provided by the Mundare Fire Department.

Crews left the scene a couple of hours later.

Snyder says the thermal imaging camera, the department was able to purchase as a result of a February fundraiser, has already proven its worth.

“It’s worth its weight in gold,” said Snyder as it (the $9,000 camera) is able to read temperatures of all types of objects instantaneously.

The 10 year firefighting veteran says that without public support, the department would have been unable to purchase the camera, and is always grateful for any donations.

He knows all too well that in a blink of an eye, people’s homes and lives can be put at risk, and says the risks have well been worth of the rewards With having been called out to 13 fires in 17 days, Snyder is grateful for the camera, and assistance of fellow firefighters who continue to keep Chipman, and several other neighbouring communities safe.

Captain Cory Snyder, pictured above right, and down below, is always ready at a moment’s notice to battle fires in Chipman and throughout the county.

10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Bruderheim students cast their votes

BY MICHELLE PINON Editor

Grade 4-6 students at Bruderheim School were led through the voting process step by step during Student Vote 2012 held on April 19th.

Forty-three Grade 4-6 students got to make their own mark in the provincial election, casting their votes on April 19th.

The students from Bruderheim School, joined more than 80,000 other students from across Alberta to participate in Student Vote 2012.

Their vote follows a series of in-class and schoolwide activities where students learn about political parties, platforms and local candidates. Grade 6 teacher Janice Vandelannoite says the timing of the election is perfect as her students are learning how both local and provincial governments work through its “Voices In Democracy” unit.

Grade 5 teacher Bailey Wilson said the students really enjoyed having local PC candidate Jacquie Fenske visit the school, and talk about her platform and the importance of being involved in the political process. Wilson added the visit and voting also tied in nicely with the Grade 6 social studies curriculum, and helped make the process more real for the students. At the end of January, the Grade 6 students had a trip to the Legislature, which also added to the experience, noted Vandelannoite.

Student Sarah Hauch described voting as both “fun and exciting,” and said that Fenske’s visit bettered prepared her for this experience, and will help her when she reaches the age of 18 and can legally vote.

Christina Pearson, said that Fenske’s visit also had an impact on which way she voted. After seeing a lot of Fenske campaign signs, and going on her website after her presentation, Pearson said she realized that Fenske had put a lot of effort into what she was doing, showed she cared what people say, and would follow through on her promises. “I think she will do most of the things she said.”

Pearson admits she didn’t know much about democracy before they started studying the subject in school, but is grateful for the lessons and experiences she has experienced in recent months. She also said she didn’t realize how easy voting would be, and had a far different image in her mind before actually going through the process.

“I think it’s a good process to get us ready for when we are older and get to vote,” said Kallie Milliken. She said she also enjoyed learning about democracy, and that it was very interesting.

Allison Fitzgerald also enjoyed learning about democracy as well as learning how to be part of democracy. She particularly liked learning about voting in ancient Athens as well as the system the Iroquois adopted.

All of the students interviewed felt they were making a difference by voting, and are definitely good examples to follow.

Axing of Prairie Shelterbelt Program cutting local ag. fieldman to the core

BY MICHELLE PINON Editor

The recent shelving of a popular federal government shelterbelt program has already uprooted a lot of emotion in several people who have been involved at the grassroots level for many years.

One of those people is Lamont County agricultural fieldman Terry Eleniak, who is very upset by the recent news he received via email from Don George, a senior official with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

“It is with great sadness that I inform you (if you haven’t already heard) about the end of the Prairie Shelterbelt Program. After 111 years the government has decided that is enough trees. The program will distribute trees for the last time in the spring of 2013. I will keep my job as senior agroforestry technician and will hopefully be able to assist you with any projects.”

When contacted via email by the Lamont Leader newspaper, George

stated: “I’ve been asked to not talk to the media about this.” The message directed media to contact the department’s media relations staff. “Do not handle the inquiry yourself.”

Patrick Girard, supervisor of media relations and public inquires, stated that it is department policy to direct communications to the communications and consultations branch.

Girard, responded via email by stating: “Today, shelterbelts are a wellestablished practice across the Prairies and the federal government can step out of the business of providing free treestock in Western Canada.

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada is actively exploring opportunties to transfer Prairie Shelterbelt Program staff and all associated assets to interested third parties who could acquire ownership of the distribution program.”

He went onto say, “This change provides a good opportunity for the private sector to deliver the program in a more effective way.” Leon Benoit, MP for Battle River-Wainwright also agreed with the sentiments expressed

by Girard.

In a telephone interview, Benoit said the program had “achieved its goal,” and has “outlived its usefulness.”

Originally the shelterbelt program was to help people immigrating to Canada to shelter their homes and farms from the elements, and this proved vital during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl conditions of the 1930s. Helping farmers to plant shelterbelts was an effective way of dealing with severe soil erosion occurring on the Prairies.

With the advent of zero till and direct seeding practices, the need for the trees has diminished, added Benoit.

He also pointed out that with less farmers working the land, and use of large agricultural equipment, the demand for shelterbelts has declined.

But Eleniak, would beg to differ, and says demand for the trees locally has always been stable and strong, with the municipality distributing between 11,000 and 23,000 saplings a year over the past decade. “We’ve always had a keen interest in the trees

in Lamont County,” added Eleniak, who is expecting over 11,180 trees to be delivered to the county in mid-May. Eleniak, said he is “shocked and saddened” by the news of the program being axed by the federal government as a direct result of budget cuts. He said there has, and continues to be good demand for the trees, and they provide a great number of benefits for producers, impacts on carbon capture, enhancement of the landscape, as well as play an essential role in the entire ecosystem.

Eleniak, is not the only one upset with the news as Robert Brochu, the Reeve of the Municipal District of Smoky River, has written a letter to both the federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz, and provincial agriculture minister Evan Berger, and head of the provincial Agricultural Services Board (ASB) chair Pat Gordeyko.

Eleniak will be presenting the letter to local ASB members on May 3rd.

Eleniak would like them to raise their voices in objection to this move, and send a clear message of their own.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 24, 2012 - 11

MP unveils details of new resource development plan

BY MICHELLE PINON Editor Streamlining the review process for major economic projects is welcome news to MP Leon Benoit who shared that news on behalf of the Harper government during a press conference last Friday in Lloydminister.

Benoit, who has represented the PC Party and the VegrevilleWaintwright constituency for more than 18 years, said that for far too long Canada’s economic development has been held hostage to an archaic system of jobkilling regulation that does nothing to protect the environment.

“This has affected large projects in the Fort Saskatchewan area and many other smaller projects in the Lloydminister area and all around the Vegreville-Wainwright constituency.”

He made it clear that the Conservative gov-

ernment would no longer be sitting idly by, and are now taking the action necessary to fix the regulatory system.

Proposed changes for Responsible Resource Development will streamline Canada’s review system while ensuring the environment is protected by: * Making reviews for major projects more predictable and timely; *Reducing duplication and regulatory burden; *Eliminating useless step in review of smaller projects; *Strengthening environmental protection; and *Enhancing consultations with Aboriginal peoples.

Benoit also stated that: “Our regulatory system is one of the biggest impediments to strong economic growth in Canada.”

He described the current review system as a maze of rules and reviews that have been introduced in a piece-

meal way over the years.

“The result has been delays and the review of thousands of minor project that have little to no environmental effect, such as a temporary hockey rink, the construction of a building to wash blueberries, and replacing existing water intake on the Pembina River.”

Benoit went on to say there is over $500 billion in potential investment over the next 10 years in our resource sector. “This is the equivalent of a company the size of Apple relocating to Canada every two years.

“As chair of the House of Commons Natural Resources Committee, and as a member of Minister Oliver’s Advisory Committee, I have heard from most witnesses from these companies, unions, public servants and other witnesses that they want a process that protects the environment, but they also want

certainty in the approval process.

“I have also heard from dozens of small businesses proposing smaller projects that they won’t proceed with because the system is too slow and too cumbersome. This means good jobs will not be there for us, our children, or for our grandchildren.”

When Benoit gets back to the House of Commons in Ottawa, he expects a “full fledged attack” by various interest groups, and accusations the Harper government is “selling out the environment for the sake of resource development,” but he assures constituents, and fellow Canadians that that is not the case.

Benoit also expects legislation for Responsible Resource Development to be introduced in the next couple of weeks.

LAMONT HEALTH CARE CENTRE

LAMONT HEALTH CARE CENTRE

Invites applications for the following positions:

Applications are invited from Suitably qualified persons For the following positions under the 2012 STEP initiative:

RNs

1 Permanent Full-Time FTE (Days) 1 Temporary Full-time FTE (Days & Evenings) 1 Temporary Part-time 0.58 FTE (Maternity Leave – Days & Evenings) 1 Permanent Part-time 0.47 FTE (Days & Nights) 1 Temporary Part-time 0.68 FTE (Days) Casuals

Casual HEALTH CARE AIDES Casual LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES

Please direct resume to:

Karen CARTER, NCC-Continuing Care Denise WARAWA, NCC-Acute Care PO Box 479 LAMONT AB T0B 2R0 or FAX: 780-895-7305

Help Wanted Advertise in our Help Wanted Section

Call 780-895-2780 or email ll-ads@telus.net LAMONT COUNTY HOUSING FOUNDATION The following positions are available at our Andrew, Lamont and Mundare Lodges.

Casual General Service Workers and Cooks are available immediately.

Also accepting applications for the Student positions Must be 16 years old to apply Please send resume to: Lamont County Housing Foundation Box 120 Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 Or Fax Andrew: 780-365-2733 Lamont: 780-895-2900 Mundare: 780-764-2056

LAMONT COUNTY HOUSING FOUNDATION Applications are invited from Suitably qualified persons For the following positions under the 2012 STEP initiative:

Rehabilitation Attendant Material Handling Systems Clerk Recreation Attendant

Maintenance Worker (2 positions)

Positions are for a fourteen week period commencing May 21st, 2012 Rate of pay: $16.00/hour.

These positions are for a fourteenweek period commencing May 21st, 2012.

Rate of pay: $16.00/hour.

Please send resume to:

Please send resume to:

Lamont Health Care Centre 2012 STEP PO Box 479 5216 53rd Street Lamont AB T0B 2R0 or Fax 780-895-7305

Lamont County Housing Foundation 2012 STEP PO Box 120 5133 51 Street Lamont AB T0B 2R0 or Fax 780-895-2900

Closing date: April 30th, 2012 Closing date: April 30th, 2012 N.B. Only those persons who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

N.B. Only those persons who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

12 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 24, 2012

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 24, 2012 - 13

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CLASSIFIED RATE $10.75 minimum for first 25 words, plus .54 GST, total $11.29. and 39¢ per extra word. Customers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of repeat ads. For bolding add an extra $5 LEGAL NOTICE RATES 74¢ per agate line, plus GST. DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISING IS FRIDAY by 5 p.m.

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Announcements Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

Thursday evening 8 pm - 9 pm at Bardo Lutheran Church (downstairs) Please use back door. 473757 Ave Tofield. For more info please call 780-977-0517 TFN

Coming Events Spilstead Community Church services at Spilstead Hall. Times: 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 2:30 pm for more info contact Pastor Ken Stumph 780-662-4656 c32-40 ____________________________ 1st Annual Mystery Host Extravaganza, Sedgewick Hall April 28th, 2012 10-4 Mother’s Day Event. ARE YOU THE NEXT MYSTERY HOST? There are 28 attending direct sellers to shop from; such as Partylite, Epicure, Peekaboo Beans and much, much more. We are bringing all these direct sellers together in one place, so instead of it being a home party, it is one big hall party. The twist, place a catalogue order at a vendor of your choice or choices for a chance to win their Host credits.

FREE ADMISSION cp35 ____________________________ Cornerstone Academy in Kingman is celebrating TWENTY-FIVE YEARS of Christian education! Join us May 12 at 7:00 pm at the school for an evening of remembering and giving thanks. Dessert and coffee to follow. Everyone is welcome! Call 780-672-7197 for further information c34-37 ____________________________ COWBOY CHURCH at Viking Auction Market, Jct. of Hwy 36 and 26. Fri., April 27, 7:30 p.m. All Welcome. Call Terry at (780) 3842114 or (780) 336-2224 34&35 ____________________________ 15th Annual Tofield Fiddle Jamboree. Sat, May 12th at 1:00 pm Tofield Community Hall.

Admission $10, children 12 and under free. Lunch for fiddlers at 12 noon. p35-38

Feed and Seed Rugby Canola Seed.- Treated, Bagged and Delivered $4.25/ lb (till May 15th ) Haralie Seed Farm 780662-2617 TFN ____________________________ Certified Seed Wheat - AC Elsa, Superb, Barley - Chigwell, Gadsby, Ponoka and Cowboy Oats - Ac Lu, Murphy Peas -CDC Patrick Haralie Seed Farm 780-662-2617 ____________________________ Superb Seed Wheat Good Germ and Vigor call 780-405-8089 tfn

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Suite in 4-plex, large open concept 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 baths, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, $975 month includes heat in Tofield 780-662-2688 tfn ____________________________ Newly Renovated 2-storey 3 bedroom in Tofield, 1 and half bath, duplex. Large country kitchen, 4 appliances, all window coverings, deck, storage shed and fenced.

Smoke and pet free home. $990 2 units available immediately. 780463-4847 ptm32-35 ____________________________ Spacious newly renovated one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Includes laminate flooring, ceramic tile, new appliances, cable, heat, and water. Rents starting at $550 with rental incentives on a one year lease. Call 587-783-5661 or 780-662-3396 TFN ____________________________ New house for rent 2000 sq.ft. 3 bedrooms. Backs on to school Comes with all appliances, hardwood tile heated double car garage. Won’t last long. $1700 per month. Fenced back yard.

Available immediately 780-6995656 Nice home, will consider rent to own with deposit. tfn ____________________________ 3 bdrm bungalow in Holden for rent, available in May. Recent upgrades include plumbing, basement development, laminate flooring, window and door replacement, cement driveway. Rent negotiable phone 780-476-7326 p33-36 ____________________________ Three bedroom newly renovated upper suite in 4-plex. Laminate and tile floors. New paint. Brand new kitchen and new bathroom fixtures.

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35&36 ____________________________ Beaver Hill Auctions Help required for Sale Days. Office positions & yard positions. Phone 780-6629384 c35-38

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Garage Sale Multi Yard Sale, Seniors are downsizing. Hardware, lawn mowers, snow blower, clothes, kids toys & accessories, wood burning stove, furniture, housewares and vintage clothes. April 26- May 3rd,19228 TWP 512 8 am - 7 pm p35

Lost Male Rottweiller went missing April 7th in the Town of Lamont. Answers to Abe. If found please call 780720-3935 p35

Real Estate 3.64 acre lot with 2000 sq. ft. house 5 bedrooms, new kitchen, many upgrades. 15 min to Tofield $359,000 Call 780-662-4510 or 780-719-3424 34-37 ____________________________ For sale by owner. 9.37 acres, power and natural gas to property.

Four strand barbed wire perimeter fences. Located on school bus route, clean building site with some trees. Convenient access to highway 63 to Fort McMurray. Located in Lamont County. 2011 land taxes $53.81 asking price $130,000 phone 780-499-0970 p35&36 ____________________________ FOR SALE- Quarter section pasture land SE of Ryley on RR 173.

140 acres tame hay. FENCED WITH TWO DUGOUTS. Annual Gas Well Revenue. Listed at $186,500, Offered by Kevin Smook, Home-Time Realty. Call 780-6624623 www.home-time.net c35 ____________________________ FOR SALE- Quarter section Grain land SE of Ryley on RR 172.

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14 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 24, 2012

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These blanket classified ads are produced through a joint agreement by The Lamont Leader and Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA). These ads appear in all AWNA member papers (120 papers) for the cost of $259.00 for the first 25 words, $8.00 per word over 25. To place a blanket classified, call The Lamont Leader at (780) 895-2780.

HAWK HYDRAULICS seeking well qualified Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Technicians.

Full benefit package & other bonuses. Starting wage $25. $35. depending on experience.

Email or fax resume: 780-4323006; dave@hawkhydraulics. com. _________________________ COUPLES WELCOME! Roadex Services requires O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout North America. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www. roadexservices.com. _________________________ FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, Sedgewick, Alberta requires a full-time Grader Operator. Fax or email resume by 11 a.m., April 30, 2012. Attention: Gary Longhe at 780-390-0310 (cell); 780-384-3635 (fax) or glonghe @flagstaff.ab.ca. _________________________ SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta).

Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler @telusplanet.net. _________________________ SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: www. awna.com/resumes_add.php. _________________________ FABRICATION SHOP Manager/Estimator. Schroder Oilfield Services, a growing oilfield piping/construction business with nearly 200 staff, headquarted in Wabasca, seeks experienced Manager/ Estimator. Must have extensive experience in oilfield fabrication (piping, spools, structural, mods, etc.) and estimating.

Full-time permanent position, Monday to Friday. Accommodation and benefit plan offered.

Send resume with salary expectations and 3 work references to Felix.Schroder@schroderoilfield.com (Fax: 780-891-3107). _________________________ LOOKING FOR A Powerful Career? Great wages? Year round work? Power Engineering program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus boiler lab, affordable residences.

Call Brent. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. _________________________ SKILLED WORKERS Always in Demand. Pre-employment Welder program. 16 weeks and write first year apprenticeship exam. Be ready for high paying, in demand trades jobs. Fall studies. GPRC Grande Prairie Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. _________________________ MILLWRIGHT AND MACHINIST Program Combined. 16 week course gives entry level skills. Write 1st year millwright and/or machinist apprenticeship exam. GPRC Grande Prairie Campus. 1-888-539-2934; gprc. ab.ca.

TONG HAND for Lloydminster/Macklin area. Will train experienced drilling rig hand.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 24, 2012 - 15

Mundare volunteers receive praise and special recognition during annual appreciation banquet SYLVIA MCDONALD More than 200 people attended the annual volunteer appreciation banquet at the Mundare Drop-In Centre on April 15th.

Mayor Mike Saric greeted guests and personally extended his personal heartfelt appreciation to the many volunteers who make Mundare a better place to live.

When the volunteers arrived they received personalized tattoo's by Faerie Dust Glitter Tattoo's, and each family received an outdoor plant by Theil's Greenhouse.

After a delicious homemade meal provided by the volunteers of the dropin centre, speeches were given by local dignitaries.

Mayor Mike Saric greeted guests and personally extended his personal heartfelt appreciation to the many vol-

unteers who make Mundare a better place to live. FCSS Director Sara Rindero spoke about how she had worked for eight years in the inner city, and didn't feel it was as successful because of lack of volunteers, where as in smaller communities of Lamont County she's found people created and identified their own programs, like hospital foundation, communities in bloom, fire departments, and children's programs, and she is very thankful for the community spirit she has written firsthand.

Collettee McBride spoke on behalf of the 4-H multi-club. She spoke of need for more children in order to keep club operating, and teaching the value of volunteerism to local youth.

The evening ended with door prizes supplied by various local businesses and organizations.

Mundare Mayor Mike Saric, left, FCSS director Sara Rindero, middle, and volunteers at the buffet table. Everyone enjoyed the homemade meal, the accolates, and special treats they received during the annual festivities held on April 15th at the Mundare Drop-In Centre.

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Theft strikes in the Village of Andrew On April 19th, 2012, Two Hills RCMP received multiple complaints of thefts from vehicles in Andrew, Alberta.

Two Hills RCMP members received multiple calls reporting a thefts from vehicles parked at a personal residences in Andrew. The thefts occurred between 11:30pm on April 18th, and 3:30am on April 19th. The vehicles were rummaged through and an Emergency Services knife set was stolen. The knife set should be easily

identifiable due to the Maltese Cross (Fire/EMS emblem) located on the knives.

RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in identifying person(s) responsible for the thefts. The public are also encouraged to call in regarding any suspicious activity, especially in the early morning hours. If you have any information please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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FIRE SAFETY FireSmart your Home for Spring It’s never too early to start using FireSmart techniques in and around your home to significantly reduce the risk of damage from a wildfire. Consider doing these simple and inexpensive tasks to prepare yourself for spring: Keep your roof clear of debris Ensure your roof is free of needles and leaves, and that there are no overhanging branches that can catch on fire. Wildfires can distribute hot embers several kilometres away from the actual flames. Keeping your roof clear of burnable debris can help reduce the risk of wildfire spreading to your home.

Install a spark arrester on your chimney Ensure your chimney is up to code and has a functioning spark arresting screen. Also consider where you store your fire wood, keeping it well away from any buildings.

Show your numbers Display your address, municipal fire number or lot number so that it can be easily identified by emergency response personnel. If you live in a newer subdivision, consider talking with your neighbours and local fire department to place a subdivision map at the entrance to your neighbourhood.

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SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD

WEED AND PEST APPEAL COMMITTEE

Lamont County’s Agricultural Service Department now has strychnine. If you are interested in receiving strychnine, you must call in advance to make sure that either Terry Eleniak, Agricultural Fieldman, or Tori Gresiuk, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman, are available. They are the only people who can distribute the toxicant.

Please note that you will be issued strychnine only if you have an infestation of Richardson Ground Squirrels (gophers). An infestation is more than 4 holes per square meter or 30% crop loss in a 25 foot strip.

You may call Lamont County’s Agricultural Service Department at 780-895-2585 for more information or to make an appointment.

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MEMBER RECRUITMENT PROFILE

Prairie Shelterbelt Program This will be the last year you may apply to the Prairie Shelterbelt Program. The Federal government has decided to cut funding to this program. If you still want trees for next year, please apply early. There will be a large number of applicants applying for trees since it will be the last year of the program. The program starts accepting new applications in June and will stop taking applications in March of 2013. If you would like more information, you may contact the Lamont County Agricultural Service Department at 780-895-2585.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

help Wanted Lamont County is currently seeking personnel for the following seasonal positions: (4) Summer Program Leaders and (5) Honorarium Volunteer Leaders in Training.

Please visit our website at www.lamontcounty.ca; email hr@lamontcounty.ca or pick up information about these opportunities at the Administration building.

PHONE: (780) 895-2233 FAX: (780) 895-7404

WPAC

LAMONT COUNTY IS CURRENTLY SEEKING ADDITIONAL LAMONT COUNTY IS CURRENTLY SEEKING MEMBERS FOR THE SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ADDITIONAL MEMBERS FOR THE WEED AND PEST APPEAL COMMITTEE. APPEAL BOARD. Member’s Qualifications • A keen interest in development within Lamont County.

• Concerns for the interest of property owners, the developer and other parties affected by the development.

•Expertise in one of the following areas and/or have served on other quasi-judicial boards: • community representation or knowledge of community standards; • architecture; • legal; • engineering/construction; • urban planning; • management/administration.

• An understanding of quasi-judicial function and role of members of a tribunal; •An understanding of principles of administrative law and natural justice; •The ability to commit the required time on a year round basis; •Excellent analytical and reasoning skills; •The ability to write, in plain language, the decision and reasons for the decision; •The ability to speak in public and communicate effectively with parties to the appeal; • Proven ability to: • act with integrity; and • organize, read, understand and apply: • complex plans; • Municipal Government Act and other pertinent Acts; statutory plans such as the Municipal Development Plan and Area Structure Plans; • Land Use Bylaw; and • case law Term of Office Members sit for a three-year term, as appointed by Council at their Organizational meeting in an election year.

SDAB members are scheduled based on a rotation basis and availability.

PLEASE FORWARD LETTERS OF INTEREST TO KIMBERLY SIMPSON, SDAB SECRETARY BY APRIL 30TH, 2012 AT: LAMONT COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 5303 50 AVE LAMONT, AB T0B 2R0 FAX: 780.895.7404 EMAIL: KIMBERLY.S@LAMONTCOUNTY.CA

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Member’s Qualifications • A keen interest in sustainable agriculture within Lamont County.

• Concerns for the interest of property owners, producers and other parties affected by invasive weed species.

• Expertise in one of the following areas and/or have served on other quasi-judicial boards: • community representation or knowledge of community standards • Agricultural Practices; • Invasive Plants/ Pests • management/administration • An understanding of quasi-judicial function and role of members of a tribunal; • An understanding of the impacts of invasive species in agricultural and urban areas; • The ability to commit the required time on a year round basis; • Excellent analytical and reasoning skills; • The ability to write, in plain language, the decision and reasons for the decision; • The ability to speak in public and communicate effectively with parties to the appeal; • Proven ability to: • act with integrity; and • organize, read, understand and apply: • Weed Control Act • Agricultural Pest Act • Municipal Government Act Term of Office Members sit for a three-year term, as appointed by Council at their Organizational meeting in an election year.

WPAC members are scheduled based on a rotation basis and availability.

PLEASE FORWARD LETTERS OF INTEREST TO ABBY BYBLOW, WPAC SECRETARY BY MAY 15TH, 2012 AT: LAMONT COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 5303 50 AVE LAMONT, AB T0B 2R0 FAX: 780.895.2892 EMAIL: ABBY.B@LAMONTCOUNTY.CA

TOLL FREE: 1-877-895-2233 EMAIL: info@lamontcounty.ca