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Vol. 14, No. 41, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 www.LamontLeader.com
Moms take their children to the first day of school at Bruderheim Elementary School, Sept. 3. The children, clutching dolls and other forms of security items, display a mixture of joy and apprehension on their faces, while the moms have broad smiles.
New era for school at Andrew
MAUREEN SULLIVAN Changes have begun for Andrew School as a new school year begins. The school moved to a new K-9 configuration. Former grades 10 to 12 students have been moved to either Lamont High School or Vegreville Composite High School. A new bell schedule took effect starting with busses arriving at 8:00
a.m. and classes starting at 8:18 a.m. Dismissal is at 2:50 p.m. Staff changes include some longterm staff leaving and former VicePrincipal Greg Cruickshank takes over as Principal this year. "There is a different feel in the building as we move to our new K-9 configuration. The change is a difficult one and we will miss the high school stu-
dents in our building," he said. "However, we will move forward and continue to focus on making Andrew School a beacon of learning and development in our community. We have some incredible opportunities with our small size and it’s important to focus on those opportunities." Starting this year, Andrew will be following Elk Island Public School
Board’s directive on cellphones and other personal communication devices. Students in grades kindergarten to grade six must store their device in their locker and should not use this device during the day. Students in grades seven to nine may use their devices at lunch or recess breaks only, and they must store their devices in their lockers during class.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Fireball lights up the night sky Astronomer weighs in on possible meteor
BY JANA SEMENIUK A glowing ball briefly lit up the sky late in the evening on Aug. 31 which some believe was a meteor. Doug Hube, currently the National Honourary President of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, has been a member of RASC since 1960. RASC has been instrumental during the annual Milky Way Day in Elk Island Park for the past 12 years, an event in which participants have
an opportunity to learn about space as well as view it by way of professional high-powered telescopes brought to the park by RASC members. A professional astronomer by trade, Hube taught in the physics department at the University of Alberta. Now retired, he says he has gone back to being an “amateur astronomer who enjoys the night sky.” He also felt that indeed the bright light was
probably a meteor. “My younger daughter saw it, and from her description we knew what it was,” said Hube. “It was a meteoroid that by chance struck the earth’s upper atmosphere, so it’s a piece of interDoug planetary material. Given how bright it was, it was
probably a meter across and as it came through the atmosphere, it experienced friction which heated it and things that are hot emit light. So, the result was a streak of light and that’s the meteor. Hube It lasted for several seconds and showed signs of breaking up
toward the end. We have a feeling that on the basis of the observed event that it’s quite possible the meteorite survived and reached earth’s surface.” Hube explained that a meteor is a meteor until it hits the ground. Then it becomes a meteorite. Hube also felt confident that given the information and reports received, the meteorite is probably lying within the eastern border of the province and the
Edmonton area. He believes if good observations were obtained and collected by cameras scattered across the province, it would be possible to map out the approximate location of the meteorite. As reported by Global news, the flaming ball first appeared at approximately 10:23 pm. It was captured on dash cams and door bell cams as a glowing object shooting through the sky.
Overcast skies cloud Milky Way Day BY JANA SEMENIUK Participants at Elk Island’s Milky Way Day did not experience what they were hoping for; a clear view all the way to space. “We were hoping to see the sun today. There are a couple of sun spots that haven’t been named yet,” said Bob Lawrence, member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. “Usually we will stay out until 10 or 11 o’clock at night, but it’s not looking very good. “According to our forecast it’s not going to clear up.” Lawrence was manning one of three telescopes set up for Elk Island Park’s Milky Way Day where the group has congregated every Labour Day for the past 12 years. The event gives people the chance to see the heavens through a telescope strong enough to view planets, stars and even the sun. Usually lasting all day through to late in the evening, members of RASC were on-hand to answer questions and help explain exactly what is being seen through the high-powered lenses. Lawrence explained that the telescope he was operating is a manual
telescope with a white light filter on the front which enables a view directly into the sun. Two more telescopes nearby were designed specifically for solar observing. “It’s always disappointing when the skies are cloudy,” said Doug Hube, National Honourary President of RASC “But we have information we can share with visitors if they come to our little tent. There’s some hand-outs for the young children.” Hube explained that Elk Island was ideal for the Milky Way Day event as it has been designated as a Dark Sky Site by
RASC, which means that park officials have actively reduced the amount of artificial light used within the park, enabling an incredible view of the heavens. Although Hube would like to see it reduced even further, he is still celebrating that Elk Island Park has been a designated place to enjoy the sights of space. To help educate participants in light pollution, award winning author Joan Galat was on-hand speaking to the cause and effects. She has written over a dozen books on many aspects of space.
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Air Cadet Katie de Leeuw from Mundare, attended the Western Canada Junior Pilot Development Camp in Chipman, hosted by the Edmonton Soaring Club. She was busy putting in hours soloing in a glider so that next year she can take other cadets flying.
Soaring Youth develop pilot skills at Chipman
MAUREEN SULLIVAN Look up. Look way up. Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's a soaring glider from Chipman, piloted by Air Cadets from the Western Canada Junior Pilot Development Camp. The Edmonton Soaring Club located just north of Chipman, held its ninth annual Junior Camp from August 24 to September 1. The camp provides junior pilots aged 18 to 20 years old with a safe environment to develop their soaring skills. Katie de Leeuw is in her last year as an Air Cadet from Mundare, and is taking part at this year’s camp. Planning on attending Seneca College in North York, Ontario, and getting her degree in Aviation, she loved the experience. "I love everything about flying here, you are alone in the quiet with your thoughts, up with the birds," she said. She is working to get her 10 hours of solo flying in, so that next year she can take other cadets up in the air. The camp attracts young pilots interested in improving their skills
and knowledge about the sport of soaring. The cadets arrive and settle into the bunkhouse for a week of ground lessons and most importantly flying. The program emphasizes pilot decision making, introduction to thermaling, developing flight plans and flying proficiency. Throughout the week the junior pilots receive daily lectures on the mechanics of flying, like how to read cockpit gauges, rigging and derigging, the human factors involved in soaring, aviation physiology and basic first aid. Once the students complete the formal program they are free to work with their instructors toward individual goals, or simply build time and experience with the aircraft. Soaring is the art of using air currents to stay airborne in a glider or sailplane. A small powered aircraft tows the sailplane up to 3,000 feet and once there, the pilot of the sailplane releases the rope and begins what is generally referred to as free flight. Using thermals generated by the heat of the
ground radiating upwards, the heated air rises in a vertical column and eventually forms a cloud. The pilot circles inside these thermals gaining altitude and keeping aloft. "Look for dark ground and clouds with dark bottoms and you are sure to get some good thermals," said Steve Godreau, one of the instructors at the club. Chief Flight Instructor Jason Acker says the club is very proud of its focus on youth development; not only with the Air Cadet program, helping them develop their skills and achieve badge recognition, but in bringing the sport to youth at a low cost so they can have the experience of flying. The Club has two tow planes and six sailplanes for the club’s use and welcomes the beginner to try the sport. Soaring in Alberta is a non-profit, noncommercial sporting and recreational activity. Through active volunteers, the cost of soaring to an individual is kept low. The Chipman club hosts a ground school every winter.
4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Opinion Bribes work in Canada, ask voters There is something severely wrong with Canada’s election process when the incumbent Prime Minister and his party can start their unofficial re-election campaign months before actually declaring the election - and do it with our tax money instead of their own party money. This isn’t just unique to the Liberal Party, former PM Stephen Harper’s Conservatives made 604 announcements worth $1.4 billion in the month prior to calling the 2015 election. However, comparing Harper giveaways to Trudeau is like trying to equate the little leagues to Major League Baseball. Last week alone the Trudeau Liberals made 330 spending commitments worth $2.85 billion, doubling Stephen Harper’s whole pre-election promises in a single week. The week prior to that, Liberal MPs made 595 commitments worth $4.9 billion. To sum it up, the Liberal government had, in the two weeks prior to Aug. 25, committed to 925 projects worth $7.75 billion if they are re-elected. In other words in half the time frame, they have committed 550 percent more money than the whole Harper promise campaign and Trudeau still has until Sept. 15 to call the election. At the risk of being redundant, it is pretty obvious that the shine is off Trudeau’s “sunny ways.” People don’t have to think back far to the PM’s international embarrassments like playing Mr. Dress-up in India, conflicts with US President Trump, and clashes with China, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia. His real issues though, may have began when after hiring women and minorities as part of a plan to have a gender-balanced multi-cultural cabinet, some of those same ministers have now resigned because of the very same Prime Minister who originally hired them. Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould, Trudeau’s highest ranking aboriginal female minister quit, stating that the PM was pressuring her to reduce criminal charges against Quebec-based SNC-Lavalin - an engineering firm with global political connections. Several others have since quit, including the former Attorney General’s friend and cabinet minister Jane Philpott. Yet despite all of PM Trudeau’s bunglings, his pre-election commitments mostly in Ontario, Quebec and BC seem to have secured his position as the favourite to being re-elected in the October federal elections. Those provinces hold 241 of the country’s 338 seats in Parliament and according to recent studies Trudeau is leading in Ontario by 12 percentage points and has even moved in front in Quebec. British Columbia, which elected 17 Liberals in 2015 has also been a target of Trudeau promises. Since July 1, the Trudeau Liberals have made 59 separate BC spending announcements worth $2.1 billion or well over $30 million per day just in BC. Although Canadian provinces have moved to Conservative politics in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, PEI, Nova Scotia and even Quebec, it may still be hard to hold off Trudeau’s re-election bid. He earned 137 seats in Quebec, Ontario and BC in 2015, leaving only 32 seats needed for a majority throughout the rest of the country if he can just retain. With the amount of our money he is spending on those provinces, he may well have bribed his way back for a chance at a second term. Kerry Anderson
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Labour Day not about unions
Labour Day is a day, as its name suggests, to celebrate labour. This is entirely appropriate – labour is a necessary input for the production of goods and services on which our standards of living rely. We make a mistake, however, when the celebration is of labour unions instead of the workers who supply the labour. The conventional wisdom is that unions benefit workers by ensuring they’re paid and treated fairly, and by lobbying government for employment regulations that protect workers. But do unions really help workers? Newfoundland and Labrador is the most heavily unionized province in the country, but has by far the
highest unemployment rate and weakest labour market. More broadly, the Canadian experience has been that lower- and middle-class incomes were relatively stagnant under high levels of unionization from around 1976 to 1996. But around the mid-1990s, the country experienced significant declines in unionization and government spending; at the same time, workers’ incomes began to steadily grow. Unions and their allies might correctly argue that this data doesn’t prove that unions are ineffective in helping workers and in increasing incomes. It’s true that unionization does benefit some workers, at least in the short term. However, on net, union-
ization is harmful to workers, especially in the long run. The purpose of labour unions is to increase the compensation of unionized workers, but unions also make those workers less productive by negotiating compensation based on seniority instead of productivity. Unions try to grab a bigger slice of the economic pie, even while shrinking the pie through productivity loss. This means the benefits that accrue to unionized workers are offset by a larger economic loss to everybody else, producing a net loss. In the public sector, the inflated wages of unionized workers are a heavy burden to taxpayers. Continued on Page 5
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From Where I Sit
BY HAZEL ANAKA Many people likely don’t know I work on Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival all year round. The amount and intensity of the work is both calendar and opportunity based. Now, in the days and weeks after the festival I’m concerned with a report for one of our sponsors and applying for next year’s grant. The September 30th deadline usually interferes with harvest but that’s not likely this year. Creating a credible and compelling application package means fleshing out a basic plan for next year’s festival including costs. Post-festival also means honouring and thanking our volunteers. Each year we try different locations and different timing in an attempt to get a good turnout. We are so grateful that
Letter: Labour Continued from Page 4 An analysis of 2011 National Household Survey data by economist Ted Mallett found that Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial employees received compensation 22 per cent higher than comparable private-sector workers. The result is a significant redistribution of income from taxpayers to public employees that produces a net economic loss. The higher tax rates needed to fund this redistribution discourage economic activity, a problem made larger by Newfoundland and Labrador having more provincial and local government workers, relative to total employment, than any other province.
these already busy people find time to help us make the hundreds of working parts of the festival flow seamlessly. A rustic sign making project and meal were a huge hit this year. Far better than the drive through a blizzard we did in February or March this spring! The day after the festival Roy and I unload the utility trailer on loan to the festival. Because festival teardown is done in a few hours by many people, it not quite the same as when I pack and load the trailer with Roy’s help. It becomes a bit of a scavenger hunt to find where everything is and return it to its rightful resting place until next year. I tackle that job only when I feel up to it unless of course, I need some crucial papers. These days also include bill paying, analysis, and record keeping. Fun stuff. Not. Because the Consul General of Ukraine, Oleksandr Danyleiko attended the festival on Sunday and I had the chance to meet him briefly, I find myself invited to a reception in Edmonton this week to celebrate the 28th Anniversary of
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Ukraine’s Independence and Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day. This is one of those opportunities I seize to advance the profile and awareness of the festival. So, despite all the festival work, I breathe easier. The intense pressure is off for a while and I can re-enter my own life. I can cook and put my house back to together. I can read again. I can see to those social obligations that got postponed. To give you a couple examples, I missed the funeral of a friend’s mother because of two long awaited appointments that day. I asked another friend how the due date was looking for her newest grandchild only to hear the gorgeous baby boy had been born three weeks early! That is the degree of my focus in the last days and weeks leading up to the festival. With the fourth straight harvest looking anything but certain or simple, I’m not totally relaxed just yet. We also didn’t get the hardscaping done that we wanted to this year so that job looms as well. This year, with all the rain, keeping the weeds down was a big deal.
And finally, near the top of my list is my renewed intention and focus on bringing creativity back into my daily life. I’m now longer willing to have work consume me and leave me drained. I’m no longer willing to wait until I’m retired or have more time or the planets align or I’m wearing my lucky green socks to make--no, take time to scratch the creative itch. For months, I’ve been organizing, dreaming, setting up an environment that will foster my
plan. Whether I choose to create (or make, as is the new buzzword) for my own pleasure or take it public is unclear just yet. And whether taking it public means a website or the art show/craft fair
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Unifor workers from competition by impeding lower-skilled workers from competing for jobs by offering to work for lower wages or fewer benefits. In a more transparent effort to block other workers from competing for jobs, Unifor also advocated for bans on replacement workers during lockouts and bans on contract re-tendering. Clearly, Unifor cares about preserving union privilege but not actually helping disadvantaged workers. On Labour Day, then, celebrate the achievements of workers – but don’t celebrate the unions. They harm workers more than they help. Matthew Lau
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In the private sector, unions are able to raise wages for unionized workers even while decreasing their productivity by lobbying government to restrict the supply of labour, benefiting privileged union workers at the expense of the most disadvantaged members of the labour force. Consider Unifor, the country’s largest privatesector union, during the Newfoundland and Labrador election campaign several months ago. Unifor advocated for restricting the labour supply through a sharp minimum wage hike and stricter labour laws that would make it more expensive for firms to hire workers. The effect, though not the stated intention, would be to protect
circuit is also unclear. I just know I have some pent-up ideas, supplies, and desire that needs to be unleashed. That just may describe you too, from where I sit.
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Lamont council has crime concerns – wants more RCMP input BY JOHN MATHER A notice of motion to ask the local MLA to provide updates on RCMP activity sparked a lengthy discussion at Lamont Council Aug. 24. Councillor Kirk Perrin had presented a notice of motion asking a letter be sent to MLA Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk making her aware of challenges in battling crime in the town. CAO Christine Beveridge told council Armstrong Homeniuk would be meeting with the town soon and this could be added to the agenda. Perrin agreed and offered to withdraw his
notice of motion. Councillor Dave Taylor told council he had received an email stating there would be a webinar on new police funding models that were available and he suggested all members of council take part. Councillor Al Harvey said he understood the sentiment behind Perrin’s motion, but would like to see more information coming from the RCMP. “They come in and see us once a year and they give us statistics.” he said. “But they don’t break it down into specifics I don’t think.” He says the RCMP
explain what’s going on year to year, “but don’t tell us what they’re doing in our community.” He referenced another paper which list crime reports with dates and locations and felt that would benefit Lamont. “There are perceptions out there and we should be concerned about this,” he said. “I wonder if there isn’t something more we can be doing as a community.” He said people were putting kill switches in their vehicles because they’d been stolen three times. “That people in our community have to do
Crawford resigns from Bruderheim Council BY JANA SEMENIUK Bruderheim will hold a byelection to fill the spot of Councillor Patrick Crawford, who resigned from his position as of Aug. 23. The announcement came during a special council meeting on Aug. 29 at the town fire hall. “It’s unfortunate that councillor Patrick had to resign. His reasons were personal. He contributed greatly to our community for almost two years now,” cited Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch. “We look forward to someone coming in and infusing some new ideas and thoughts and hopefully there will be people in the community to take up the challenge. There are many things going on in our community right now.” As rules of the provincial Election Act state, a vacant position on town council must be filled and completed in its entirety within 90 days of the vacancy. The nomination deadline is noon on Sep. 16, and the byelection date has been set for Oct. 28. Advance polls will commence on Oct. 15 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm and Oct. 19 from 10 am – 2:00 pm both at the Bruderheim Administrative Office. “Those who wish to put their names forward must first pick up their nomination package at the town office,” said
Bruderheim’s director of legislative services Sherry Cote. “There is a $100 nomination fee once
those interested. Should there only be one nomination by the deadline of September
this is alarming,” he said. He added he felt the perception was inconsistent with stats stating crime was getting lower in Lamont. “Do you feel it would be of value to have the staff sergeant come out again,” asked Mayor Bill Skinner. Harvey said he’s provided information to the RCMP and hasn’t heard anything back, so he was at a loss as to what to suggest. Councillor Taylor said there was a vigilante group patrolling town and it had been allegedly approved by the RCMP and then asked to cease and desist. “There are things going on that the RCMP should be aware off,” he said. “We don’t have a police blotter published and I think that would be a valid tool since it would show people what is going on.” In a Facebook post the Lamont and area Safewatch said in its last post that “we the nightwatch/neighbourhood watch/Lamont watch are ordered by the RCMP: to stop further patrolling. And of course like any law-abiding citizen we will stand down and obey orders.” The post further stated that it was encouraging residents to inform the RCMP if they saw anything suspicious. Councillor Perrin
added he would like to see more information coming from the RCMP. “The perception is it takes half an hour to show up.” said Perrin He added he had talked to the owner of Sunshine Liquor that has had three robberies this year. “His insurance company has dropped him and it’s causing him a lot of grief. We have to do more as a community.” Harvey moved that council ask the highest ranking officer in Fort Saskatchewan attend a public meeting advertised so concerns can be addressed by all those concerned with crime in Lamont. Chief Administrative Officer Christine Beveridge suggested they call it a public meeting although conduct it as a special meeting of council, so more control could be kept over the meeting. Harvey agreed with this because having control over the meeting would prevent it from getting too raucous. He added he hoped the meeting could take place prior to the next budget cycle. Councillor Perry Koroluk wondered if the RCMP would show up if they were just going to be in the line of fire of angry residents. “I think it’s important that they come out and
see that our townspeople are angry, but I’m not sure they’ll come.” Councillor Taylor suggested another venue be sought because “a meeting of this type in council chambers just wouldn’t work because there’s not enough room.” But he did add any meeting would have to be a formal setting so decorum could be maintained throughout the meeting. Beveridge asked what council wanted to get from the meeting “Is it preventative measures, education measures or just to get further information?” Harvey said he would like to get an understanding and awareness of what knowledge of the community and what awareness the community has of what’s going on. “And what are the rights of the citizens once they have made a report?” he added. He wondered aloud whether the town should form a policing committee or see if they could hire a special constable. After further discussion a motion was passed to have administration contact the RCMP and see if they could set up a meeting with the public to discuss crime in the town and report back to council. That motion was carried.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Former Bruderheim Councillor Patrick Crawford the package is submitted.” Cote went on to explain that included in the package is paperwork that must be filled out by the nominee as well as information that outlines the position and explains what it means to be a town councillor. The seat on council is a part time paid position, although the new councillor will be expected to sit on additional committees and/or boards as well. Cote and town CAO Patty Podoborozny are available at the Bruderheim town office to answer questions from
16, that person will be declared the new councillor by acclamation and sworn in immediately after. Crawford first came to council from the election of 2017. There were seven candidates running for six positions that year, with 282 residents voting. The final tally for Crawford was 171 which won him his seat on council. After nearly two years, Crawford has resigned. He could not be reached for comment. Cote estimated the cost to the town of having a byelection is between $3,000 - $4,000.
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Lamont eyesore lots to get cleaned up by town BY JOHN MATHER Councillor Kirk Perrin introduced a couple of notices of motion at the Aug 27, Lamont town council meeting. The first dealt with getting an update on remediation of the land between 55 St. and 54 St. Perrin said the mess had been brought to his attention during a recent Lamont Hospital Board meeting. “I was reminded of the situation by a board member, and I wanted to bring it up in council,” he said. “The field there is overgrown, and there are weeds and garbage in there. “I know administration has been working on it, but I wanted it brought up so we can get an update and let people know when the situation will be addressed.” CAO Christine Beveridge told council the town had been waiting for a report informing the town where natural gas lines were located and then they have to wait until the weather is good enough to allow a clean up crew to access the field. “We’re working through this,” she said. “It has been very wet and we’re waiting for the field to dry. We know this is a concern to the town and we are working on fixing the issue.” She added the road in the area would be hotpatched when the weather improved enough to allow it. Councillor Al Harvey asked where the town would be dumping the material retrieved from the field. “I’m concerned taking an eyesore from one spot
and locating it to another how much Municipal is tough to do these days, Sustainability Initiative so I was curious if we funding they would get. had a new location for The capital allocation is $308,313, broken into the material. Beveridge said she two areas of $214,130 in didn’t but would find MSI Capital Funding and $94,183 in Basic out. Lamont council dis- M u n i c i p a l grant cussed support for Transportation Ukrainian Canadian funding. The 2019 interim MSI Heritage Day at their operating allocation is Aug. 27 meeting. including A letter was received $66,161 with several recommen- $37,702 in sustainable dations on how council investment funding. The could proceed to mark town also was notified it will get $200,463 from the day. Councillor Perry the federal gas tax fundKoroluk asked if the ing. Council passed a town had a Ukrainian to allow flag they could fly and motion Doug Mayor Bill Skinner Councillor replied he didn’t think Pewarchuk to miss the next three meetings of so. “I think there’s enough council due to work done in our community commitments. In asking on a regular basis that for that, he also dropped attending the we don’t have to do any- from thing specific to this,” AUMA conference later said Koroluk, adding the this month to save the some money. town had just finished town hosting it’s very success- Councillor Taylor moved ful Babas and Borshch a motion to authorized his absence up to the Oct. Ukrainian celebrations. Skinner suggested 8 council meeting and using social meeting to that was carried. provide information about the day and create awareness that way. L a m o n t council passed a motion to cancel the scheduled Sept. 24 council meeting to give councillors time to travel to the Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch, an annual Alberta employee of Shell Scotford, writes U r b a n messages of congratulations and Municipalities support to students on the sidewalks conference in at Bruderheim School, Sept 3. The Calgary, which past few years, the company has invited its staff to write these mesbegins the next sages prior to the start of the school day. year at schools throughout the Elk Council was Island Public School area. informed of
Roads finally completed in Lamont’s Edna subdivison BY JOHN MATHER Residents of Lamont’s Edna subdivision will probably be glad the road construction that has left their neighbourhoods dug up most of the summer, is finally over. “Rain has delayed this most of the summer, but we’re looking at paving to be completed this week,” said Lamont cheif administrative offi-
cer Christine Beveridge. The area around 57 Ave. is the last area to be finished. She said curbing was done last week and just the final lift of asphalt remains to be done. The project, which was tendered at $550,000 to Kantrax Contractors from Leduc, was originally to have been completed by the end of July but mother nature’s
plans played havoc with that time frame. The road improvements on 46 St., 55 Ave., and 57 Ave. began at the end of May. Beveridge said the project is still on budget. She said once the project is finished, crews will work on patching projects around the community.
Lamont School hit by vandals BY JOHN MATHER & JANA SEMENIUK Just prior to school opening for another year, vandals struck at Lamont Elementary School Aug. 28. Vandals accessed the roof of the school where maintenance work had been ongoing, and grabbed pieces of ductwork and threw them to the ground severely damaging the material in the process. According to Laura McNabb, spokesperson for Elk Island Public Schools, repairs were quickly implemented and the destruction didn’t delay the opening of regular classes on Sept. 3. She didn’t have any comment on damages done in the incident. In a Facebook post, one nearby resident who had been watching the construction progress said it had taken three men to move the duct pieces up onto the roof. She added the vandals also smashed a contractor’s vehicle windshield during the spree. When contacted and informed of the vandalism, Lamont town councillor Dave Taylor
said,”All we can do is ask residents to be vigilant, keep an eye out and if you see anything suspicious or crime in action to call the police.” On the Facebook posts about the incident, it was reported some individuals had been indentified
and had been interviewed by the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP. An RCMP spokesman reported they had heard about the incident, saying they had interviewed the youth involved and no charges were being laid.
Damaged ductwork lies in the Lamont Elementary School playground where it was dumped by vandals who tossed it from the roof Aug. 28. The damage was quickly repaired and school opened Sept. 3 without incident or delays.
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Lamont puts Fortis exclusivity on temporary hold BY JOHN MATHER Lamont town council put the brakes on quick passage of a bylaw giving Fortis exclusive control over electricity provision in the town on Aug. 27. Fortis had made a presentation to council earlier in the summer and, at that time, told council the Alberta Utilities Commission had given them exclusivity for electric service provision in the town. The benefits they told council were that through a franchise agreement there would be increased revenues for Lamont; clarity of the service provider for staff and the public; quicker outage response time through the Airdrie Call Centre; and newer technology and automation through the Airdrie Control Centre. Lamont town Chief Administrative Officer
Christine Beveridge told council there were seven rural electrification customers residing in the town and they would have to convert to using Fortis as a supplier once the bylaw took effect. Councillor Kirk Perrin asked if the town had heard from any of the affected users whether they were in favour of the move. Beveridge replied she had heard no comments from any of the rural electrification users. After first reading, Perrin followed up asking if there would be any hold-backs if the bylaw didn’t pass immediately. “I’d like to hear back from those affected residents,” he said. “I know I don’t know enough about the impacts of the bylaw, so I think they should be notified.” Beveridge said she doubted there was any immediate impact.
Perrin wondered how the change would affect the users’ utility bills. “I’m proposing they be given the opportunity to express any concerns about this.” Councillor Jody Foulds wondered if they had been contacted by either the town or Fortis. Beveridge replied the town certainly hadn’t contacted the users and she couldn’t speak for Fortis. The bylaw went on to pass two readings but when unanimous support was required to move to third reading of the bylaw Perrin voted against so the motion was defeated. Council instructed administration to contact the seven users affected by the proposed change in utilities and report back to council at the next meeting.
Boymook re-elected as EIPS chair BY JOHN MATHER Trina Boymook has been re-elected as the chair of the Elk Island Public School Board, which operates the schools in Lamont County. She was re-elected during the regular meeting of the board, held in Sherwood Park, Aug. 29. At the same meeting, vice chair Heather Wall was re-elected for another term. Boymook was first elected to the EIPS board in Oct. 2103 from Sherwood Park. She has served as the chair for seven years. “It’s a privilege to serve as the Chair of EIPS,” said Boymook. “Our framework remains the same - support literacy and numeracy in all
grades from kindergarten to Grade 12, and build on our successes from previous years.” Wall was also elected in Oct. 2103 from Fort Saskatchewan. This will be her third term as the vice chair of the board. “The year ahead will present new opportunities and new challenges,” said Wall. “I consider it an honour to serve as vice chair and am grateful for the opportunity.” The EIPS has a nine-member board representing more than 17,000 students in Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Strathcona County, Lamont County and the western portion of Minburn County.
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14 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Historic hotel under new ownership BY JANA SEMENIUK Bruderheim’s historic Victoria Hotel has come under new ownership. Earlier this year, Alan Dmyterko, a thirteenyear resident of Bruderheim purchased the 113-year-old establishment from previous owner, Amil Erdman. “I thought about it a couple of years ago (purchasing the hotel) when it was up for sale,” said Dmyterko “then Amil (Erdman) approached me and asked me if I was still interested. I said, ‘yeah’. I wasn’t working at the time so I said Ok.” In helping to preserve the hotel’s history, Sherry Cote, director of legislative services for Bruderheim, presented Dmyterko with a gift from the Bruderheim Agricultural Society - a collection of photos and
history of the hotel compiled into a framed collage. “When the Victoria Hotel celebrated their 110th anniversary, the Bruderheim Ag society put together a collage of photos plus a bit of history.” said Cote. “We are delighted today to provide this to the new hotel owner as a welcome to our community.” In addition to the collage, Dmyterko was also presented with an original hotel register from the 1920s by Cote. The Victoria Hotel was first built in 1906 by the Krause family of Bruderheim. It became a make-shift hospital during the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic which claimed 11 lives in the area. The hotel hasn’t been upgraded for many years and Dmyterko
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understands the enormity of the renovations ahead of him. “We are going to start with the kitchen. Gut it, get the equipment we need and bring in fresh good food.” he said. Once the kitchen has been renovated, Dmyterko intends to get the hotel’s weekly Steak Night back on track with a more diverse menu. Upgrades to the exterior of the building are in Dmyterko’s plans in addition to eventual renovations to the lounge area and nine available hotel suites upstairs. He is currently looking to purchase a sound system for the purpose of Karaoke nights in the lounge and hopes to eventually bring in live music.
Bob Cote, left, from the Bruderheim Agriculture Society, new Bruderheim hotel owner Alan Dmyterko, and Bruderheim director of Legislative Services, Sherry Cote, examine an old register from the hotel. The register was part of a historic package turned over to the new owner, along with a collage of photos, as a welcome gift from the town.
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We will have music, snacks and nonͲalcoholic drinks outside on the patio on Saturday, September 07, 2019 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm @ Beaverhill Pioneer Lodge in Lamont. Anyone who would like to join us is invited! Come and check out our new lodge snd see what's happening there. Hope to see you there!
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16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Development Permit Issued Discretionary Use Take notice that the following permit for proposed development as described below has been issued in accordance with the Lamont County Land Use Bylaw No. 675/07: Appeal by Sept 17th, 2019 1. Legal Description: Lot 3 Block 1 Plan 1220910 (NW 24Ͳ54Ͳ19ͲW4) Land Use: Agricultural (A) Proposal: Construction of additional commercial greenhouse structures 55, 012 Sq. Ft. for cultivating medical cannabis Permit No.: DP 029/19 Additional Information For additional information regarding these permits, please contact the Planning and Development Department at (780) 895Ͳ2233. 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 twentyͲone (21) days after the date of notice. Appeal Fee Ͳ $200.00
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10Ͳ2018. Based on the evidence before it, the Board concluded “Agriculture, extensive” is the use which best describes the development given the outdoor cultivation of industrial hemp will occur at the site This is to notify you an appeal against Development and given raw materials will be leaving the site for Permit No. 044Ͳ019Ͳ004 with regards to the following: processing into product elsewhere. Furthermore, the Board finds the land and the buildings relating to this Development Permit No. 044Ͳ019Ͳ004 development are to be used for the purposes of an Land Description: SW1/3Ͳ33Ͳ55Ͳ20 W4 agricultural operation. On the evidence before it, the Proposal: Agricultural Hemp Processing Facility Board finds the development permit has been issued Applicant: Canadian Rockies Hemp Company in accordance with Bylaw 33Ͳ2015 and Bylaw 10Ͳ 2018 as they are written. All of this leads to the was considered by the INTERMUNICIPAL SUBDIVISION necessary conclusion that there is no appeal in & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD on August 9, 2019, respect of this development permit. and the decision of the INTERMUNICIPAL SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD with August 20, 2019 regard to the appeal is as follows: NOTE: Decision A decision of the Subdivision & Development Appeal Upon hearing the evidence presented and upon Board is final and binding on all parties and persons, having reviewed the provisions of the MGA, and the subject only to an appeal upon question of Town of Bruderheim Land Use Bylaw, Bylaw 33Ͳ2015 jurisdiction or law pursuant to the Municipal (“Bylaw 33Ͳ2015”) and the amendment to the Land Government Act. An application for leave to appeal Use Bylaw, Bylaw 10Ͳ2018 (“Bylaw 10Ͳ2018”), the to the Court of Appeal shall be made: Board finds Development Permit No. 044Ͳ019Ͳ004 was issued in relation to a permitted use and there a) to a judge of the Court of Appeal; was no relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of b) within 30 days after the issue of the order the Land Use Bylaw. Therefore, in accordance with decision, permit or approval sought to be appealed. section 685(3) of the MGA, there is no appeal in respect of the development permit. The full background facts and details of the Intermunicipal Subdivision & Development Appeal Reasons Board Decision can be found on the Lamont County In accordance with Bylaw 33Ͳ2015, the applicable land Website at www.lamontcounty.ca and at the Lamont use district is “Urban Reserve” under which County Administration Building at 5303Ͳ50 Avenue, “Agriculture, extensive” is a permitted use. The Lamont. definition for Agriculture, extensive is found in Bylaw
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Alberta Transportation will be conducting bridge replacement on Highway 29 east of Lamont, west of Highway 855, between August 21 and October 15. An onsite detour (5.7m wide lane) will be in place controlled with traffic lights or flag persons. Expect minor delays and obey all signs for safety. Thank you!
Lamont County ASB has purchased a grain bag roller to assist producers in recycling their grain bags. The roller is available for free, with a $300 deposit, as a 2Ͳday rental. Please contact Agricultural Services at 780Ͳ895Ͳ 2585 for more information and to book your rental.
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