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Lamont Veselka Ukrainian dancers come full circle
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Members of the Lamont Veselka Ukrainian Dancers enjoyed their final performances of the season before an enthusiastic crowd at the Dow Centennial Centre in Fort Saskatchewan May 26. Coming Full Circle was the title of the group’s 41 annual concert. Watch next week’s paper for a two page spread.
Town of Lamont lowers mill rate for its residents By Michelle Pinon Editor
Lamont town council recently passed its 2012 budget and mill rate bylaw. The good news is that residential mill rates were reduced. The bad news is that it doesn't necessarily mean property taxes will be reduced. Whether taxes decrease, remain the same, or increase will totally hinge on property assessment; and those
assessment notices are expected to be in residents’ mail boxes this week, confirmed acting chief administrative officer Sandi Maschmeyer. Basically, an assessment is a dollar value assigned to a property for taxation purposes. Since the town had hired Tanmar Consulting Inc. to conduct the assessment, Maschmeyer said that all of the residential properties had been assessed this year. In subsequent years, the
company will be assessing 25 per cent of residential properties on a random basis, added Maschmeyer. In Alberta, most property is assessed using market value, with the exception of farmland, railway, machinery and equipment. Linear assessments are done by the province. Market value is defined as the price a property might reasonably be expected to sell for if sold by a willing
seller to a willing buyer after appropriate time and exposure in an open market. Mike Krim of Tanmar Consulting stated that market value is considered to be the most fair and equitable way to assess property. Under the new 2012 Property Tax Bylaw, unanimously passed by members of town council on May 22, the total assessment of taxable property is $161,958,690. The mill rate for both residential and farmland is
11.972 compared to 12.266 in 2011. Non-residential tax rate is 16.079 and machinery and equipment at 13.566. According to the 2012 budget, projected revenue is pegged at $4,404,135 while projected expenses are estimated to be $3,562,713. In terms of capital projects, the town will be installing water and sewer services across Highway 15. Council recently approved taking out a debenture for the
project. The term was set at 15 years at an average interest rate of 3.16 per cent for an annual payment of $86,992. Under the list of proposed capital projects are upgrades to the back lane between 46 and 47 Street in the Campbell subdivision. The back lane between 56 Avenue and Prince Drive will be paved along with the parking lot at the town office. Repairs will be made to the sidewalk at 50 A Street.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 29, 2012 PHOTO BY STAN CHOLAK
Andrew resident Stan Cholak took this spectacular photograph during the solar eclipse on Sunday, May 20 around 7:45 p.m. The award winning amateur photographer has been dabbling in photography and astronomy for many years. Cholak says he parked in the driveway of his farm, located seven miles south of the community for several hours to capture and enjoy the rare meteorlogical experience. So, while memories fade over time, the precious and priceless images he captures through his photographs are both endearing and enduring. More of his special talents and thoughts will be showcased in next week’s issue of the Lamont Leader.
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Gazebo Park in Andrew will be filled with the sounds of Gospel Music this Saturday afternoon. Organizer Jim Beckham, and other local musicians will be performing from 2-4 p.m. Beckham says the event is "subject to the weather just like the farmers are," so he is crossing his fingers for plenty of sunshine. Speaking of sunshine, Beckham will be joined on stage with members
of Country Sunshine and the Western Gospel Coffee House, and Pastor Wayne and Karen Johnson of the Andrew Full Gospel Church. "Everyone knows one another," adds Beckham, which is why they decided collectively to put on the outdoor jam session. Beckham and fellow musicians invite one and all to attend the free concert. Donations are welcome, and while there will be chairs, folks are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs if they are so inclined.
The Lamont Health Centre recently paid tribute to its volunteers with a special breakfast. Each of the volunteers were given a special gift in gratitude for their many hours of community service.
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Crime Watch Poster contest winners recognized By Michelle Pinon Editor Local representatives of the Andrew, Willingdon, St. Michael Rural Crime Watch committee recently presented awards to participants. The students were presented with certificates during the regular monthly school assembly on Friday, May 4.
Currently, there are 67 associations around the province with approximately 7,500 members. The mission of the Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association is to promote rural crime prevention through communication, programs and fund raising. The association works in partnership with RCMP.
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Grade 1 first place winner, Leah-Marie Melenka, receives her award from Joanne Paltzat.
The Auxiliary of Lamont Health Care Centre Wishes to thank everyone for attending our 100 year Celebration Tea held on May 10, 2012 We would like to thank all those who took part in the program, gifts and monetary donations received, newspaper articles, photographs taken and to the members who donated their time and talents for the success of this event.
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Face or screen time? A person's view of the world as seen through the window of their eyes largely depends on how clean or dirty things appear to be while looking through the pane of glass. Perception becomes skewed depending on the angle or slant or sudden change in direction or position. So it is always interesting to hear peoples views and how they consider or regard issues and how they are expressed through attitudes and opinions. A good example of this happened recently. I got into a discussion with a customer regarding technology. They were faxing out resumes when the topic came up. Some of the positions they were applying for required the use of computers, and the customer was discarding those postings based on that one requirement. Were they passing up opportunities because of technology? Was that good or bad or inconsequential? Whether the person viewed the technology as not important or significant; it still has a consequence and impact on their life and the lives of others around them. The promise and peril of technology is much bigger than all of us; yet it shapes and defines our existence, and impacts the workplace, schools and communities. The issue was one of the topics recently discussed during a symposium that was broadcast provincewide via webcast. Dr. Michael Rich, associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School outlined three major concerns with digital technology, or screen time, which sacrifices personal interactions with others in favour of an online existence. Rich expressed how our children are losing time for creative play, losing their ability to manipulate the physical environment. He was adamant that children under the age of two not be exposed to any screens. Rich also voiced concerns that violent television and video games desensitize children. He was quoted as saying: "If you put us in an environment that is soaked in violence, we will cease to care about others and, in fact, we will be entertained by it." Concerns over sleep loss experience by teenagers was addressed by neuroscientist Dr. Paul Howard-Jones. On the flip side, he pointed out how gaming is proving beneficial to people with Alzheimer's because the games offer exceptional enhancement of learning processes. So while, texting, tweeting, or facebooking has become part of the common everyday or is still a foreign concept; the idea is to aim for the middle to ensure a happy medium. But no matter the medium, we are all part of the electronic beehive, but let's just hope we don’t lose the important connections to reality. Michelle Pinon
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Letter to the Editor What is hockey really about? Dear Editor, What was the 2011-'12 hockey season like? Attached are some facts, you be the judge. In Practice: A Lamont player was hit so hard that he suffered a concussion. He missed two games and three practices. A doctor's note was required in order to return. In Practices: A Lamont player was hit so hard so many times that an x-ray of his shoulder was required. The player's mother said that her child considered quitting because of these hard hits. In Practice: My daughter Annie suffered a broken upper rib because of "a very hard hit", quoted the coach. This was in a drill that was quoted by
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an Alberta hockey official as being, "Obsolete, too dangerous, and not taught in the hockey clinics." My daughter did not play for eight weeks. I asked the Lamont Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) for a release of my daughter. I was very concerned about her safety; not in the hockey games, but in the practices. The three injured players were all first year pee wees and only 11years-old. In approximately 40 hockey games, no players were seriously injured, only in practices. The Lamont Minor Hockey President sent me a letter dated Oct. 25, 2011 stating they would not release my daughter. I appealed to Hockey
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Alberta, and again was declined a release. The following are some stats about the latter part of the season. Feb. 12, 2012. In Westlock, in two separate instances two Westlock players were kicked in the stomach by one Lamont player. One player laid on the ice for a considerable length of time. The punishment, back on the ice without missing a shift. I loudly vocalized my displeasure with the conduct of the Lamont players, especially the one player who I thought was only interested in hurting the Westlock players. Feb. 13, 2012. This was the first practice after the Westlock incident. In the practice, it was the first hitting drill since my
daughter returned. Was this a coincidence or was it an intent to put my daughter in jeopardy for an injury? Fortunately, my daughter recognized the potential serious consequences of the drill. My daughter did not partake in the drill and would not body check anyone. When asked by a coach to explain her inaction, my daughter said that she had been hit in a similar drill before, and she ended up with a broken rib. She did not want to take the chance again. Feb. 19, 2012. In Smoky Lake a Lamont player got a five minute major for a hit to the head. See LETTER P. 5
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Letter Continued from Page 4 He was ejected and suspended for a game by the league. Feb. 27, 2012. In the second game of the playoffs, one Lamont player took two, four minute penalties for hits to the head and a five minute major penalty for a hit to the head. He received a total of 27 penalty minutes in the game, an ejection, and a suspension from the league. Between two Lamont player's there was a total of 53 penalty minutes received in the two playoff games. Even though one player only played one game, the 53 penalty
minutes were more than the total penalty minutes of any of the other 11 playoff teams. The Lamont total team penalty minutes equalled 76; that was at least twice what the 10 other teams totals were. For the season, these two players were the second and third highest penalized players in the league, whch compised approximately 187 players. For the season these two players had a total of 171 penalty minutes. In contrast, the entire 15 skaters on the Redwater team only had 143 penalty minutes. Some teams dreaded playing Lamont as the parents were fearful for their childrens’ safety. In the provincials, of the 15 total games played, Lamont had the
most penalty minutes in a single game, being 25 minutes. This was a critical game which they lost. There was only one match penalty in the entire tournament. A Lamont player received the match penalty, a five minute major, a game ejection and a three game suspension for spearing. I did email the LMHA president about the Westlock game, excessive profanity and undisciplined behaviour. The best that I got was an email from the president on Feb.15, 2012. "Got your email, I'm looking into this." I never heard anything again. Is this what hockey should be like? Allen Antoniuk
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Paving crews were busy working on Secondary Highway 834 between Highways 16 and 15 last week. Work is expected to continue over the next couple of months. Motorists are advised to be aware of delays due to the road construction.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church 5008 - 50 St. Bruderheim 780-796-3543 Pastor Richard Williams Bethelehem Lutheran Church Sunday Service 9:30 am Bruderheim, Ab. Bethany Lutheran Church Sunday Service 11:00 am Beaver Hills, Ab. “Come as a guest, leave as a friend”
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Local MP Leon Benoit supportive of changes to Employment Insurance The Government is making improvements to Employment Insurance to connect Canadians with available jobs. The announcement was made recently by the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. "These changes to the Employment Insurance rules will be good for employers searching for workers and will also be good for workers looking for employment," said Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville – Wainwright. "Everything possible must be done to ensure that employers can find the workers so desperately needed to move business forward and to continue to build a stronger economy." “Our Government wants to make Employment Insurance work better for Canadians,” said Minister Finley. “We are announcing improvements to EI that will help Canadians who want to work, get back to work.” The improvements will enhance the assistance provided to people collecting EI benefits.
Lamont United Church 5306 - 51 Ave., Lamont 780-895-2145 Sunday Worship time 11:15 a.m. Everyone Welcome Rev. Deborah Brill Next church supper May 25, 5 - 7 pm In partnership with Lamont Health Care Centre 100 years. Community Church Service June 3, 9:30 am. Pancake breakfast to follow in the curling rink 11 am. AA meeting Thursdays at 8:30 pm
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www.lamontalliance.com Current Events •Summer Sermon series: “Women of the Bible”. •There is no Sunday School during the summer but there is A special Children story time in each service. •Nursery every Sunday. •Vacation Bible School, children grades 1-6, August 20-24th, 6-8pm, register through the Church. •Men’s breakfast, 8:am last Saturday of each month •Revive Gospel Singers coming to Lamont Alliance July 29th.
Canadians receiving EI benefits will now receive comprehensive job postings on a daily basis from multiple sources. This will ensure that Canadians receiving EI benefits are made aware of the jobs available in
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their local area. The improvements include measures to better connect the EI and Temporary Foreign Workers program to ensure Canadians are aware of and can apply for local jobs before employers are approved to hire temporary foreign workers. The Government will also define suitable employment as well as what constitutes a reasonable job search. This will strengthen the requirements for EI
claimants to actively look for and accept all suitable work. “As Canada faces unprecedented skills shortages, it will be critical to better connect Canadians with available jobs in their local area,” added Minister Finley. “Clarifying what is expected of claimants looking for work is just one element of our broader plan to encourage and support Canadians as they seek to return to work. Under our plan, Canadians will always benefit financially from accepting suitable employment.” “It is important that we make changes now to ensure the EI program is working most effectively for Canada and Canadians,” concluded Minister Finley. Economic Action Plan 2012 announced additional measures that strengthen work incentives, such as enhancing the “working while on claim” provision and adopting a national “best weeks” approach to calculating a claimant’s weekly EI benefit amount to better reflect local labour market conditions.
Bruderheim Moravian Church Welcomes You! 780-796-3775 Pastor Jay Petrella Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 9:15 am Located at the 4-way stop in Bruderheim www.bruderheimmoravianchurch.org
Roman Catholic Church Cluster of Parishes of Our Lady of Angels Fort Saskatchewan Roman Catholic Services Lamont Auxiliary Hospital Saturday Evenings 4:00 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel - Skaro 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays 9:00 am St. Michael the Archangel - St. Michael 2nd and 4th Sundays 11:00 am For further information please call O.L.A. Fort Saskatchewan at 780-998-3288
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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 29, 2012
PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF ANDREW 2012 COMBINED ASSESSMENT/TAX NOTICES Notice is hereby given that the combined assessment and tax notice have been mailed on May 31st , 2012 to all property owners in the Village of Andrew. In accordance with Section 311, of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26.1.R.S.A. 2000, all persons are deemed to have received their combined assessment/tax notices as a result of this notice. The assessment roll is open for inspection at the Village of Andrew Office, 5021-50th Street, Andrew, Alberta, during the business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Lamont archer Natalie Laronde gets her sights lined up on the target.
Any person who desires to object to entry of his name or that of any other person upon the said roll or to the assessment value placed upon any property must, by July 30th, 2012 lodge their complaint(s) in the prescribed form to the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board. Any complaints regarding the assessment of property must be received in the prescribed form, along with the assessment complaint fee by Friday, July 30th, 2012. The assessment complaint fee is $100.00 per complaint. If you are lodging a complaint against your assessment notice, all taxes are still due and payable on or before June 30th, 2012. Unpaid taxes are subject to a 10% penalty on July 1st, 2012, and 10% on January 1st 2013.
Archery instructors Jamie Lowes, far left, and James Tracy, far right, assisted promising shooters Natalie Laronde, second from left, Kelsey Tarka, middle, and Brendan Plowman. These sharpshooters are members of the Lamont Fish & Game Association’s youth group. Missing from the picture is Lamont instructor Vince Pichota. The local members were invited by the Vegreville Wildlife Federation to take part in the three hour training session.
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Chipman Fair Days June 9 & 10
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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Mundare air cadets receive promotions during parade Two senior promo- year Cadet with the tions were made recently at regular parades of 341 Mundare Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Lieutenant Matthew Wells, Training Officer, was promoted to the rank of Captain and Cadet Flight Sergeant Jordan Stefaniuk was promoted to the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer II becoming the senior ranked Cadet in the squadron. Captain Wells is a recent addition to the officers of the squadron but comes with much experience, both as a Cadet and Cadet Officer. He joined the Air Cadets in 1998 and spent six years advancing through the program. In 2005 he joined the Canadian Forces as an Officer in the Cadet Instructors Cadre and has served as a Cadet Officer in several squadrons in Newfoundland before joining 341 Mundare Squadron. Captain Wells speaks highly of the Air Cadet program and commented; “It has taught me a great deal about leadership, professionalism and discipline. After finishing the program I always wanted to give something back since it helped shape me into who I am today.� Warrant Officer II Stefaniuk, 17, is a five
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Air Cadets program. WOII Stefaniuk is looking forward to his next summer camp experience this year. He will be among about half the Squadron that has been selected for summer training. The 341 Mundare
WOII Jordan Stefaniuk receiving the badges of his new rank from Commanding Officer Capt. Rob Hansen. to six weeks; and last year he was able to experience seven weeks of glider flight training at Gimli, Manitoba, which resulted in the awarding of his Glider Pilot wings from the Royal Canadian
Squadron is currently in its 69th year of operation and serves the youth of the communities of Andrew, Lamont, Mundare, Two Hills, Vegreville and Willingdon.
Captain Matthew Wells, left, receiving the shoulder boards for his new rank from Commanding Officer Capt. Rob Hansen during regular parade at Mundare School recently. Capt. Wells is a new addition to the officers of the squadron.
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Motorcycle Poker Rally set to roll By Michelle Pinon Editor
Bikers are going to be shedding their bad to the bone image and opening up their hearts and hands to participate in the third annual Coyote Run Motorcycle Poke Rally this Saturday in Chipman. The purpose of the fundraiser, hosted by the Chipman Fire Department, is "two fold," says fire chief Steve Rasmussen. One is to help raise money for extrication equipment, pegged around $75,000; and the other is to assist the local food bank through voluntary donations. There will be a pancake breakfast at the Chipman National Hall beginning at 8 a.m. Registration is from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Then participants will embark on their 365 km journey throughout the region. At each stop, players will receive a card, and whoever has the best hand wins the jackpot. In the event of a tie, a playoff is held "with the best hand taking all," adds Rasmussen. Rasmussen expects around four members of the local department to ride as well as Randy Siemens,
The Chipman Fire Department will be hosting its third annual Coyote Run on June 2. A good time is guaranteed at the popular fundraiser once again. co-ordinator of disaster services for Lamont County. Motorcycle enthusiasts from all over Alberta are expected to participate in the event which goes "rain or shine." The entry fee is $20 per hand with a food donation or $25 without a food donation. Following the ride, the department will be hosting a barbecue and beer gardens.
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Bruderheim School recently held its annual book fair. It was tremendous success, and generated $2,165 in profit, which will be used to purchase library books and resource materials. From the left: Mrs. Taylor, Sarah Hauch, Mrs. Bartz and Mrs. Hauch.
10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Ever growing problem of Clubroot disease discussed Lamont County ASB members grappling with issue By Michelle Pinon Editor
Clubroot is one of the major issues currently facing the agriculture industry. Producers, agriculture service boards, and municipalities are now grappling with the ever growing presence of the soil borne disease, and they, too, are looking to the province to take the lead on this burgeoning problem. Clubroot has proven to be a major thorn in the side of Leduc County which has had extensive problems in canola and mustard crops in recent years, and that those problems are beginning to spread to nearby counties including Sturgeon County and Lamont County. There have been four cases of clubroot in Lamont County, and agricultural fieldman Terry Eleniak is anxious to nip the problem in the bud. Eleniak recently told members of Lamont County's Agricultural Service Board (ASB) that "One thing the province is looking at right now is trying to develop a set of rules everyone has to follow." The idea is to have the same set of protocols and rules across the board for all municipalities. Currently, there is a dis-
parity regarding inspections. Eleniak says that Leduc County inspects every canola field while Sturgeon County has no inspections or enforcement planned for this year. Coun. Dennis McCartney feels the province needs to take a "much more active role" in determining the rules instead of trying to push back the responsibility of inspection, issuing of notices, and enforcement back onto municipalities. Dan Warawa, who chairs the local ASB says the municipality is in no position to tell producers what to seed even though a one in four rotation is recommended. "With canola hitting $14 to $15 per bushel mark we will see the same crops back to back." Warawa adds there are producers out there who keep planting canola year after year, and say they will worry about the consequences later. "It's a ticking time bomb really. So what do we do with this?" wonders Warawa. Eleniak said municipalities are being forced to walk a "very fine line." The question of having the authority to destroy a canola or mustard crop infested with clubroot was also discussed. Warawa's fellow ASB members all feel that
because there are currently no set of provincial rules or regulations governing clubroot that Lamont County and probably most other counties would not go out and destroy (burn) infested crops even if they had the authority because of possible legal ramifications. "I don't think destroying of crops will get us anywhere except a lawsuit," concurred Reeve Wayne Woldanski. Eleniak feels that creating greater awareness instead of throwing the book at producers would be far more beneficial in the long run. McCartney says it is his understanding that it is up to producers to control and destroy clubroot that is found in their crops. The county does have a Clubroot policy currently in place. Acording to the policy random field inspections are to be conducted. A minimum of 25 fields are to be inspected where canola, mustard and cole crops are being grown. Weed inspectors are to follow standard protocols as set out by the Alberta Clubroot Management Committee. Landowners are to be notified in writing if their land tests positive for clubroot.
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14 May 2012 – Further to the media coverage regarding allegations of plagiarism, the Alberta Press Council notes the recent publication by The Anchor Weekly of Chestermere of an apology column by Steve Jeffrey, entitled “No More Lighthouse�. The column is found on page 20 of The Anchor Weekly, volume 11, no. 19, 3 May 2012. Mr. Jeffrey has acknowledged in his column that he should have given credit where credit was due. He lists in his column the authors of the works that he had plagiarized, naming George Waters, Erik Deckers, Sheila Moss, Russel Wangersky, Peter Chianca, Joe Lavin, Man Martin, John Brock, Jon Martin, Jason Love, Ed Smith, Laura B. Randolph, Daron Williams and Bill Westcott “as persons from whom (he) used substantial pieces of their work under (his) own name.� The Alberta Press Council views plagiarism as a serious ethical breach of accepted standards of conduct within the newspaper industry. The Council welcomes Mr. Jeffrey’s public acknowledgement of his wrong-doing and in light of this development which is akin to the 12054AA1 result that would be achieved by way of a formal adjudication under the Council’s complaints process, the Council shall proceed no further with the complaint received. The Alberta Press Council was established in 1972 as the first provincial press council in Canada. Led by a Board of Directors consisting of members from the public and the press, the Council’s mandate is to: t 5P IFBS BOE NFEJBUF DPNQMBJOUT CSPVHIU BHBJOTU NFNCFS OFXTQBQFST t 5P EFGFOE UIF FTUBCMJTIFE GSFFEPNT PG UIF QSFTT BOE t 5P QSPUFDU BHBJOTU MJNJUBUJPOT PO BDDFTT UP QVCMJD JOGPSNBUJPO For further information: .T $PMMFFO 8JMTPO &YFDVUJWF 4FDSFUBSZ 5SFBTVSFS "MCFSUB 1SFTT $PVODJM 10 #PY .FEJDJOF )BU "# 5 " ( 5FMFQIPOF "MCFSUB PS Email: abpress@telus.net Website: www.albertapresscouncil.ca
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Town of Bruderheim hosting open house Community Park proposal to be discussed By Michelle Pinon Editor
Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch says the proposed community park is key to revitalization plans for its town centre, and he is encouraging residents to attend an open house this Wednesday, May 30 from 4-7 p.m. at the Fire Hall. The current plan is to create a community park around the Fire Hall. "The area around the fire hall presents a great opportunity to have a positive, long-term impact on our community," states Hauch. "Opportunities like this do not come along every day, and it's very important to us to hear what
"The good folks of our community have always risen to the occasion when there is a need, and I am quite positive that many people will take time out of their day to fill out the survey."
“ ” residents want in terms of recreation." Hauch says some potential components could possibly include a gazebo, skate park, splash park, water feature, and and indoor play space. "Our plan is to finish our community engagement process in early June when the community survey closes, and spend some time analyzing the input to develop the plan." Residents can pick up
a copy of the Community Satisfaction Survey at the town office or go online. The 17 question survey takes about 20 minutes to complete. Questions focus on a number of aspects about the town, including the proposed community park, business, development, services, and future decisions related to the allocation of tax dollars. "It's very important that the town stays connected with the needs of residents. This survey will give the residents a voice." Hauch expects the town to build a small component of the park
this summer, and then spend the winter trying to come up with a funding plan for a larger component next summer. "The goal is to design a plan for the park that reflects the needs and desires of the community and helps elevate the standard of living in the town." Hauch is confident residents will let their voices be heard, and adds: "The good folks of our community have always risen to the occasion when there is a need, and I am quite positive that many people will take time out of their day to fill out the survey."
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Closing Date: June 6, 2012 @ 12:00 noon Hours per Week: 22.5 (4.5 hrs/day Monday – Friday) Salary: $17.78 to $23.51 per hour Start Date: September 4, 2012 For more information and to apply visit www.eips.ca Careers – Classified Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications and resumes; however, we contact only candidates who are selected for interviews.
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Pure Energy Services is seeking dynamic and motivated individuals to fill the following position:
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The successful candidate will be stationed out of Vegreville Alberta Qualifications: •Valid Driver’s License (Class 3 or D), Air Brake (Q) Endorsement •Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule •No prior E-Line experience necessary, will train in house. **Successful applicants must be able to pass pre-employment testing.**
Competitive compensation and full benefits. Please e-mail resume to:
Email: careers.account@pureenergyservices.com Fax: 403-237-9728 We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
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Rebuilt Transmission from a transport mini van $500 call 780-9661132 tfn/nc ____________________________ Coca Cola memorabilia collection, over 1100 pieces from all around the world, from cans, bottles, signs, to vending machines. Glen 780-384-3087 38/40-cp ____________________________ 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS. Manual transmission, 2 sets tires (each used one season) Fully loaded 122,000 km. $8,000 Call 780-5543431 40p
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AUCTIONS _______________________ COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. Canada's Largest Classic Car Auction Company! Calgary 5th Annual Premier Auction, June 8 10. White Tent Event, Grey Eagle Casino. Consign early. Todd 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. _______________________ MEIER GUN AUCTION, Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. 150 handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Call Meier Auctions to consign 780440-1860. _______________________ COMPLETE DISPERSAL and Real Estate Auction: Battle River Asphalt Equipment. Tools, machines, parts, shop. June 9, Saturday 9 a.m. Cut Knife, Sask. Scribner Auction 780-8425666; www.scribnernet.com. _______________________ UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE, High River Agricultural Society, Tractor Museum Fundraising. Fri., June 8 at 10 a.m., High River, Alberta. Antique tractors, vehicles, farm machinery & collectibles; www.the auctioncompany.ca. _______________________ 5TH CALGARY Antique Show & Sale. June 2 & 3. Sat. 10 - 5:30 & Sun. 10 - 4. Garrison Curling Rink, 2288 - 47 Ave. S.W. Over 50 vendors. Free parking! Carswell's 403-343-1614. _______________________ GIGANTIC TOY AUCTION. Saturday, June 9, Nisku Recreation Centre, 606 - 18 Ave., Nisku, Alberta. Viewing 8:30, sale 10 a.m. Over 1500 pieces! Detailed pictures/catalogue: www.all-riteauctions.com. Doug Kennedy 780-6794142. _______________________ AUTO PARTS _______________________ SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED. Buying scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equipment. Minimum $5./each. Free pick-up greater Calgary & Edmonton area. Minimum 10. Toll free 1-877-334-2288. _______________________ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES _______________________ LIVE THE DREAM. Harbour's End Marine has a 27 year history located on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC, "the best place on earth!" Owner retiring, this well-established business is being offered at $129,000. Email: bjg_cormorant@ shaw.ca.
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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. AN EARTHMOVING COMPANY in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work. Call Contour Construction at 780-7235051. _______________________ BUSY OILFIELD Trucking Company now hiring: Class 3 or 1 Drivers, Licensed & apprentice heavy duty mechanics (must have proven experience). Hot Oiler Operator. Pressure Truck Operator. Please contact Rob, 780-542-5879. _______________________ BARRHEAD CO-OP is hiring an Assistant Home Centre Manager. Must be a team leader with communication and organizational skills, knowledge of construction and agriculture required. Submit resume to: gmbhcoop@telus.net; www. barrheaddistrictscoop.ca for info. _______________________ SERVICE MANAGER REQUIRED for GM Dealership. Must be a driven motivated individual with good leadership skills and a proven track record in customer service. Great working environment with excellent benefits. Submit resume to: Alan Hunter, Hunter Motors Ltd., Athabasca, Alberta. Fax 780-675-3415. Email: admin@huntermo tors.ca. _______________________ MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals & Doctors need certified staff. No experience? Local job training & placement is available. Call to pre-qualify. 1-888-7780459. _______________________ EXPERIENCED WINCH TRACTOR and Bed Truck Drivers for drilling, rig moving trucking company. Phone, fax, email or mail. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. H & E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. _______________________ NOW HIRING! Auditor Lead Hand & Field Technicians. In Red Deer and surrounding areas. Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make use of your skills & talents? Consider joining our team. For more information call 1855-697-6799 or visit www. corix.com.
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), May 29, 2012 - 15 Students at Bruderheim School recently showed their appreciation and gratitude to parent volunteers who take time out of their busy schedules to assist with various programs and services at the school including the milk and hot lunch programs, field trips, fundraising endeavours, and helping out on field trips for the Kindergarten to Grade 6 students. All of the students made thank you cards and had many words of praise and encouragement for all of the parent volunteers who make their school experience much richer and rewarding as a result.
Lamont town meeting dates and times Lamont town council recently decided to move its in camera session prior to the start of its regular meeting. However, if there are no in camera items, council will immediately move into the regular meeting. "If there are no in camera items, we will get the meeting underway at 7 p.m.," stated Mayor Bill Skinner. If there are in camera items, they will be discussed first. Skinner pointed out that council has a 30 minute time limit for an in camera session. "If we need more time, we will have to call a special meeting." Skinner said the change was recently made to better accommodate members of the gallery, who also recommend members of the public phone the town office ahead of time to see if there are any in camera items on the agenda to avoid possible confusion. Regular town council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. However, there will be only one council meeting in July, and one in August. The dates for those meetings are July 24 and August 28.
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16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 29, 2012
In Focus PERMITS DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ISSUED DISCRETIONARY USE Appeal by June 12th, 2012 Take notice that the following permits for proposed developments as described below have been issued in accordance with the Lamont County Land Use Bylaw No. 675/07. 1. Legal Description: SE 34-55-20-W4 Land Use: Alberta’s Industrial Heartland (HI) Proposal: Expansion of the Chlor-Alkali Rail storage alongside & parallel to Range Road 202 Permit No.: 2410/12 2. Legal Description: SSW 27-55-17-W4 Land Use: Agricultural (A) Proposal: 7.5 ha (18.5 acres) Gravel extraction Permit No.: 2403/12 3. Legal Description: Plan 9822952 Lot 1, (in Star) Land Use: Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Agricultural (HA) Proposal: 12 ft. x 14 ft. Control Room to house electrical & gas controls for the existing dryer Permit No.: 2412/12 4. Legal Description: Plan 4725TR Block 4 (in NW 22-5519-W4) Land Use: Agricultural (A) Proposal: Move two portables onsite, one for storage & one for a learning center Permit No.: 2413/12 Additional Information For additional information regarding these permits, please contact the Planning and Development Department at (780) 895-2233. Appeal The Land Use Bylaw provides that the person applying for the permit or affected by the order, or any other person affected by an order, decision or development permit of a Development Authority may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board within fourteen (14) days after the date of notice. Appeal Fee - $150.00
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REFUSED Development Application / Permit No. 2409/12 8.09 ha (20 acres) Gravel Pit Address of property: Plan 062879 Lot 1, Block 1 (in NE 29-56-16-W4) Date of Decision: May 17, 2012 Notice of Decision: May 23, 2012 This is to notify you with respect to a decision of the Municipal Planning Commission whereby development permit 2409/12 has been REFUSED for the following reasons: Prior to approving any subdivision or discretionary development, Municipal Development Plan or Area Structure Plan amendment, or Land Use Bylaw amendment within 3.2 km (2 miles) of an incorporated urban centre or an adjacent rural municipality, the County shall request comments for the adjacent municipality and shall give due consideration to such comments when evaluating a proposal. As a result of the comments made by the Village of Andrew: 1.This proposed gravel pit would negatively impact the Village of Andrew, and 2.It would have a significant conflict with the surrounding land uses. 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. FEE $150.00 Note: Last day for appeal is June 12, 2012 If you have any questions, contact the Planning & Communityy Services Department of Lamont County at 780-895-2233 or toll free 1-877-895-2233.
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TAX NOTICE 2012 COMBINED ANNUAL ASSESSMENT / TAX NOTICE The combined annual assessment / tax notices were mailed on May 22, 2012, to all assessed persons in Lamont County. Note: For residential and non-residential property, your 2012 assessment is based on the estimated market value of your property on July 1, 2011. Tax Payments: a)Payments can be paid by cash, cheque or debit card. Tax Payments are due on or before July 3, 2012. •In person at Lamont County (5303 – 50 Avenue) from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday •At your local banking institution •By mail to Lamont County, 5303 – 50 Avenue, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0. Payments received or postmarked later than midnight on July 3, 2012, are subject to a 10% penalty. This does not apply to those on the Tax Installment Payment Plan. Important: Credit Card payments for taxes will not be accepted. b)Monthly Installments Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) allows you to pay your Property Tax monthly with the first withdrawal from your account on the 15th of January of the New Year. Applications for TIPP payment of 2013 Property Taxes are now being accepted and must be received by December 31, 2012. Information and forms are available at Lamont County. If you are on the program, you do not need to reapply each year. Important information about the 2012 assessment complaint process DEADLINE FOR FILING COMPLAINTS IS JULY 23, 2012 If you believe the information about your property is incorrect, please contact your municipality and an assessor will contact you. You cannot file a complaint about the tax rate with an assessment review board, or appeal it to the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta. An assessment complaint must be filed using the “Assessment Review Board Complaint Form.” If this complaint is being filed on behalf of the assessed person or taxpayer by an agent for a fee, the “Assessment Complaints Agent Authorization” form must be completed by the assessed person or taxpayer of the property and must be submitted with the Review Board Complaint Form along with the fee. Both forms are available at Lamont County, 5303 – 50 Avenue, Lamont , AB or www.municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca . Please Note: Your completed complaint form, any supporting attachments including the agent authorization form and the filing fee must be received and post-marked on or before July 23, 2012. A complaint against your assessed property does not exempt you from paying your taxes on time or from late payment penalties. If a complaint is successful, the adjustment will be made to the tax roll. Requests for refunds must be received in writing.
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