Liberals win small minority - Carney PM StubbsrollsinLakelandwithanotherlandslidevictory
BY JOHN MATHER
While the federal Conservatives fell just short of their goal of forming the next federal government in the April 28 election. Shannon Stubbs, the Lakeland Conservative incumbent, cruised to another term.
Stubbs won easily with 43,372 or 81.3 per cent of the vote total with 239 of 246 polls reporting. Second place was Liberal candidate Barry Milaney with 6,360 votes or 11.9 per cent of the vote, and in third place was NDP candidate Des Bissonnette with 1,989 votes or 3.7 per cent of the vote.
The People’s Party of Canada, Green candidate and Christian Heritage Party candidate all had less than 2 per cent of the popular vote.
Stubbs was first elected to the House of Commons in 2015.
Across Alberta, three additional ridings gave the province 37 seats and the federal Conservatives won all but three.
Heather McPherson held her Edmonton Strathcona seat for the NDP, and the Edmonton Centre seat was won by the Liberal candidate. All other
Edmonton seats were won by the Conservatives.
The Liberals under newly minted leader Mark Carney won the election with 168 seats (pending at press time) to 144 seats for the Conservatives to form a minority government.
Additional counting in some ridings and judicial recounts will take a few more days to determine the final seat allocation.
There is a chance the Liberals could jump to a majority government if they attain a total of 172 or more seats.
The Bloc Quebecois holds the main balance of power with 23 seats, while the NDP saw their seat count plummet to a mere seven seats. The Greens reelected Elizabeth May in BC for their one lone seat in parliament which could be a crucial seat depending on voting patterns. The second Green seat
in the Kitchener, Ont. area is still too close to determine a final outcome.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh finished third in his riding in a Vancouver suburb and promptly resigned as the leader.
The election saw the Conservatives pick up the largest percentage of votes since the 1980s.
Both main Federal parties secured more than 40 per cent of the national vote each.
Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, despite leading his team to a strong result beating most polling expectations, lost his own Ottawa Carleton seat which he had held since first being elected in 2005.
In an early morning speech to supporters, Poilievre vowed to fight on saying “we have much to celebrate tonight,” noting the party gained the
highest vote count since 1988 and “denied the NDP and Liberals enough seats to form a coalition government.”
The Liberals won all the seats in and around the nation's capital including PM Mark Carney winning his Nepean seat.
In his victory speech Carney stated he would be a prime minister representing all Canadians regardless of who they might be.
He also aimed some shots at President Donald Trump whom he had geared most of his campaign around.
“As I have been warning for months, America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country. But these are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never ever happen,” Carney said, as he hailed a remarkable reversal in fortune for his party.
“We are over the shock of the American betrayal but we should never forget the lessons. We have to look out for ourselves. And above all we have to take care of each other,” he said.
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Lamont County presents $50,000 cheque to Andrew Rural Academy
Daniel Warawa, ARA Foundation President Jason Tkachuk and Foundation Vice President Kylie Rude. Photo:
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Lamont County
Deputy Reeve Daniel Warawa and Division 4 councillor Roy Anaka attended Andrew’s Apr. 23 council meeting to present a cheque for $50,000 to the Andrew Rural Academy (ARA).
Representatives from ARA, Foundation President Jason Tkachuk and Project Manager Stan Zabrick, were onhand to accept.
Andrew Mayor Barry Goertz spoke on behalf of the Village and thanked the county for their support.
“From our side, as a Village, we thank the county for their donation and their support with us getting this school back together. The work that this group has done as an executive is just unbelievable,” he said.
Warawa also praised the work the school foundation has done.
“From the County, we wish you the best of luck with the opening of the new school, it's going to be terrific for the whole village (and) for the county, also as a whole,” he said.
Anaka chimed in to offer congratulations and reflections on the school.
“I'd like to thank the Village of Andrew that took the first step in
acquiring the building and getting this process underway. I'd like to thank Jason (Tkachuk) and Kylie (Rude) and Stan (Zabrick) for all their efforts into making this a reality,” he said.
“I remember the meetings when you were trying to save the high school and then the junior high, the whole thing. A lot of meetings took place to get us to this point today. Hopefully everything works out, and once again, there'll be a school zone in Andrew.”
ARA Foundation President Tkachuk reinforced the school’s
appreciation and importance of the County’s donation.
“We appreciate the endorsement from the county. It’s a trying process at times and it’s good to see people jumping on board as we keep rolling,” said Tkachuk. “We appreciate you guys stepping up for the school.”
The ARA is a K-12 charter school centred around STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education with a rural focus. The school is currently accepting enrollments for the upcoming 25/26 school year.
Andrew Rural Academy (ARA) representatives accept a cheque for $50,000 from Lamont County on Apr. 23. L-R: Lamont County Division 4 councillor Roy Anaka, Lamont County Deputy Reeve
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Opinion
Thirty days to accomplish more of the same
BY JOHN MATHER
Thirty days to accomplish more of the same. So do we blame this election on Trump?
According to CNN on Monday morning it was Trump who was the main topic of the Canadian National election.
They were commenting on Trump’s first 100 days in office and his ongoing comments about tariffs and added stupid commentary taunting primarily Liberals and NDP followers with talk of making Canada the 51st state.
Let’s face it, he would have a very hard time doing this without bringing the U.S. military into the picture. And would they really want to fight Canadians?
This country has established itself for more than 150 years as a peace loving, economic force that welcomes the world to its shores.
Yet for the past 10 years the Liberal government under the deranged Justin Trudeau, Steven Guilbeault, Johnathan Wilkinson and other flawed cabinet members propped up by a sad sack Jagmeet Singh have destroyed much of this reputation, allowing the bully Trump to taunt us with his misguided musings.
Trump boldly states he doesn’t need anything from Canada. Take a look again Donald.
The auto industry is so interconnected between Canada, the U.S, and Mexico that you simply can’t shuffle the monopoly pieces around the board and have the entire industry relocated into the U.S, in a few short months.
We have a strong aluminum industry in Quebec. That province also supplies much of your electrical energy along the eastern seaboard.
Ontario provides surplus power to the midwestern states.
When Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut those supplies off Trump heard the howls of protests from those states and quickly moved to impose devastating tariffs on the province and country.
That he can do and has done to some degree. Saskatchewan supplies potash the U.S. needs to grow its vast export crops of corn and soy.
CONTINUED
B.C. and some Atlantic provinces supply massive board feet of lumber that the U.S. needs for home construction.
No Donald, you can’t make it without the help from Canada.
And did I mention the supplies of Canadian oil and natural gas you rely on from Alberta?
So this is what the lacklustre Liberals under a new, but uninspiring new team captain Mark Carney, campaigned on.
The Dippers were running so scared they truly disappeared off the political map. Canadians were well aware Singh had supported Trudeau for two years while the country continued its horrific downhill slide when he could have stopped it.
Yet the Conservatives tried to point out the Liberal record of the past 10 years.
A record of devastating economic policies, intrusion into provincial affairs, lack of direction on crime in our urban area, uncontrolled immigration.
Those very things that gave Trump the reasons for being such an ass whenever he had a conversation with Trudeau.
And so here we are.
After 30 days of cross country politicking by the various party leaders, excluding to Yves Francois Blanchett who doesn’t set foot outside Quebec, we seem to have arrived at another minority Liberal government.
Exactly what we had going in.
To NDP leader Singh, congratulations. I’m sure you did what you thought was best, but was it best for your party or just yourself?
The voters seemed to think it was all about you and rewarded your party accordingly. The NDP have been virtually voted into obscurity.
The Bloc Quebecois dropped seats but will form the main player in this new minority parliament. So a separatist party is holding the balance of power in the country it wants to separate from?
Does that even make sense?
The Conservatives continue to hold the Liberals' feet to the fire. They created Canada’s economic mire and now let’s see if they continue to compound it.
As for the Liberals, you felt Carney is the man to match wits with Trump.
So be it!
We’ll all watch with bated breath.
But will he do anything to change up his rose glasses wearing cabinet?
Please ditch Guilbeault. Ditch Wilkinson. They hold the west, Alberta in particular, in contempt.
Heed some of the wish list of Premier Danielle Smith.
She wants Canada to succeed and knows Alberta is the economic driver of the country.
Carney can throw the west a bone by giving the prairie provinces and their natural resources a little respect.
While the push will be strong please, please please don’t put Gerald Butts back into the PMOs circle. You could do without Marco Medicino and David Lametti as well since they were failed cabinet ministers in the waning days or Trudeau, but you have already hired them.
Could you make that short term? And please recognize Canada as a country.
Sure your main vote came from Quebec but don’t direct all your attention and tributes to them.
It’s time to unify Canada, not further divide. As a rookie your performance in the House of Commons will be scrutinized.
Don’t lose your temper.
Unlike your predecessor, be contrite, work towards consensus not toward further division.
Respect all Canadians not just the Laurentien elite friends.
You asked for a majority and Ontario and Quebec almost gave it to you.
Now however, you’ll be put to a better test.
How will you perform?
Canada’s future may well depend on this.
Kerry Anderson Publisher John Mather Reporter Jana Semeniuk Reporter Crystal Moren
BY HAZEL ANAKA
Because of print deadlines I typically write this column on Saturday or Sunday, let it simmer over night and then email it to The Leader publisher Kerry Monday morning. Most of the time this works just fine. Not so much though when there is a federal election on Monday that I’d love to be writing about. Alas, it is not to be so we’ll limp along without that big news story.
I awoke Sunday morning to learn about the mass murder perpetrated on a Vancouver street the night before. The Philippine community was celebrating at a street festival when a 30year-old man drove his SUV into the crowd killing at last count, eleven people and injuring many more. Apparently, the suspect is known to police which tells me that he either has a criminal record or mental health issues or both. I
FROM WHERE I SIT: All I Have to Say
would offer that you have to have mental health issues to deliberately turn your vehicle into a murder weapon. To a person, every single Filipino person I know is kind, friendly, caring, and seemingly always happy. It seems to be no accident that they are increasingly working in the health or hospitality industries. I’ve married couples and shared in the celebratory post-ceremony meal. No ethnic group deserves to be targeted in this violent and senseless way. What I don’t understand is why festivals aren’t forced to have concrete barriers placed at the entrances to their street event. It would be an additional cost for a picker truck and the barriers but would serve to block or slow down any hellbent maniac.
As I’m writing this on Sunday evening, I have one eye on my keyboard and one eye on the Oilers’ game 4 against the LA Kings. Sadly, my prediction of the Oilers taking game one in LA was wrong. The unbelievable comeback to tie it made us think miracles can come true only to break our collective
hearts. When game 2 also went to the Kings, I think every Oilers fan who’s ever been disappointed over the years had that sick feeling in the pit of the stomach. Game 3, the first back in Edmonton and the first win in the series felt so damn good. At this point, LA scored the first and only goal in the first period. Naturally, the play-by-play guys and the panel had to tell us that in 19 out of 21 playoff games, the team that scores first goes on to win the game. My nerves are shot with two more periods to go. If I had a nickel for every post and crossbar the Oilers hit, hell, I’d probably have twenty-five cents to my name.
I know money is tight and a salary cap exists but shouldn’t we all chip in to get a top-notch goalie? I like Stuart Skinner, his moustache, and his California closets commercial. Calvin Pickard has saved our butts a few times. But, honestly even to an amateur like me, Oilers goaltending seems to hinge on a hope and a prayer; the alignment of the planets; whether they’re wearing their lucky
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socks. If this ends up being an abbreviated playoff run--I can’t believe I’m saying that--maybe we’ll find out that all those injured Oilers came back too soon. The sloppy passes and turnovers make it look as though these guys haven’t played together before. Luckily, the Oilers penalty kill and power play seemed to have improved. Because Saturday was
unbelievably warm and not windy for a change, I did some yard work. I’d done next to nothing in fall because it was a nightmare harvest and I had significant shoulder pain. Right now, it’s bone dry out there so some rain would be nice. Most of the perennials are slow to emerge and the trees have yet to bud. I did some deep soaking for the trees and hydrangeas. But, of
course, there is more work than one woman can do in one fell swoop. I also took the mess associated with repotting house plants outside and gave 3 or 4 plants room to thrive in bigger pots. And that my lovelies, is all I have to say, from where I sit.
PS. The Oilers went on to win game 4 in overtime. All the post-game interviews talked about how people love to count them out but they never give up. Amen.
From the files of the Lamont Leader
Great turnout for Bruderheim’s grand opening of new fire hall
Bruderheim Community
Jan. 17, 2012 edition of the Lamont Leader: Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch (left) with Fire Chief Bob Cole and former Premier and MLA Ed Stelmach at the opening of the new $1.8 million Bruderheim fire hall, Jan. 14.
Haying in the 30s icon passes away
BY JANA SEMENIUK
An Icon of the long-running Haying in the 30s cancer fundraiser has died. St. Edouard resident Real Corbiere, 64, passed away from heart failure on Apr. 12, leaving behind his wife of 38 years, Laurette, three children, two grandchildren, plus a legacy of inspiration in helping to raise money for cancer victims and their families.
Haying in the 30s is a fundraiser that has occurred every Aug. in Mallaig AB. since 1999. The event recreates an old farming town in the depression era complete with a one-room school house, general store, dentist office, doctor’s office and saloon among many other buildings. Additionally, several parcels of land are nearby where vintage farming techniques, using real horse power, are demonstrated. The event is completely free, although donations are accepted at the ‘bank’ with 100 percent of the proceeds given directly to those affected by cancer.
Corbiere was the inspiration for his late father, Edgar, to create the annual event when, in 1986 at only 25 years old, Corbiere was diagnosed with a potentially fatal cancer that required treatments in Vancouver. As Corbiere told the Lamont Leader in an interview last year, the community poured out their support to his family making travel for the treatments possible.
“It was a form of leukemia. I had it in my liver, my lungs and my lymph nodes,” said Corbiere, who was still emotional talking about his illness. “My dad started this because of what I went through.”
Corbiere recovered after receiving a bone marrow transplant from his 16-year-old sister. Edgar passed away in 2018 at the age of 87.
Meanwhile, Haying in the 30s helped to inspire another fundraiser in St. Michael that has occurred every year since 2007. The St. Michael Haying in the 30s, whose proceeds go directly to the Mallaig Haying in the 30s, is coordinated by the St. Michael Agriculture Society. The group received plenty of support from Corbiere, who attended the annual event this past March.
St. Michael Ag Society member and organizer Mae Adamyk said she was heartbroken upon hearing the news of Corbiere’s passing.
“He was very involved in Haying in the 30s and would travel for miles to try and be here,” said Adamyk. “My heart is still grieving for him and his family. We’ve known Real for 20 years and he and his wife Laurette were ambassadors of hope and compassion.”
Adamyk said the Skaro Shrine Church offered their mass to him on Good Friday. Additionally, Adamyk said Corbiere was a selfless fundraiser who used his experience to benefit others.
“He shared his pain with others to bring joy into people's lives. Everybody is so happy at (Haying in the 30s fundraiser). (It started) from a little guy like Real Corbiere, a youth suffering with cancer and grew. From one little flower into a huge bouquet of love. It’s like a pebble in the ocean (with) ripple effects,” said Adamyk.
Adamyk said at the March St. Michael Haying in the 30s event, Corbiere was uncharacteristcally insistent on a group photo.
“He was insistent on a group photo, which was unusual for him,” said Adamyk. “I’m going to miss his goodness and his honesty. I’m going to miss this beautiful human being who touched my life and made me a better person.”
To date, Haying in the 30s has paid out over $7 million to those battling cancer with 96 percent of the funds staying in Alberta. The event in St. Michael, this year, raised over $35,000.
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WOLDANSKI, Trudi Lorraine
Johnston, Wilfred
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Trudi Lorraine Woldanski on April 20, 2025 at the age of 54.
Trudi is survived by her father Julian (Laurie); siblings Spencer, Ashley (Chantel), Dustin (Amanda), Kyle Matter (Kelly), Stephanie (Conrad) Moher and Christopher Miller; her nieces and nephews Maxwell, Thea, Emmerson, Payten, Rylee, Seth, Rory and many relatives and friends who love her, and will miss her greatly.
Trudi was predeceased by her step-mom Charlene Smith, her Baba and Gido Anna and Joseph Sr. Woldanski.
A service will be held at a later date.
Wilfred Johnston, my best bud, my side kick, my love, my everything has departed this life and joined the rest of his family in a better place. He was born in Lamont AB. Dec 3, 1955, passed away at the Royal Alexandra Hospital March 21, 2025.
He leaves his wife Kathleen Mackintosh, son Brandon Millet, grandson Benjamin Millet, stepdaughters; Kelsey Jones (Nathaniel K. Snyder), Michelle Crossman (Mike Crossman) grandchildren; Nhial, Flynn and Robyn Crossman.
Celebration of life will be held at the Bruderheim Memorial Community Centre in Bruderheim, AB on May 3, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 pm.
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Volunteers and St. Michael AG Society members pose with Real Corbiere at the March St. Michael Haying in the 30s event. L-R: Issac and his grandfather Richard Mandryk, Bernard Florkow, Real Corbiere, Mae Adamyk, Dale Menzak and Pete Conway. Photo courtesy Mae Adamyk
Supreme bulls return to Lamont this Saturday
BY JOHN MATHER
Get ready, the bulls are back this Saturday.
The 32nd Bullarama Supreme returns to the Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds on Highway 831 at Range Road 552 this Saturday, gates opening at 4 p.m.
Beginning at 5:30 there will be a kids meet and greet where youngsters can meet up with their favourite bull riders and rodeo clowns.
The actual bull riding gets under way at 6:30 p.m.
During the intermission before the championship round begins the crowd will be entertained by World Champion Hoop Dancer
Dallas Arcand.
Following the bullarama, an adult dance will be held with music by Alberta country star Travis Dolter. The event sanctioned by the Bull Riders of Canada will see some 25 riders from across Canada, the U.S. and from as far away as Brazil and Australia
compete for points and prize money.
On April 18, some of the best cowboys took on some mean bulls from Thompson Rodeo, Foley Bucking Bulls, Rafter N Bucking Bulls and S&M Bucking Bulls during the Thorhild Bullarama.
In Thorhild the main event sold out 2 weeks prior to start.
There were two local entries in the Thorhild event – Aidan Mazurenko, from Thorhild, and Brody Bandurka.
Mazurenko made the short go with a 79.5 point ride, and unfortu-
nately was bucked off in the championship round finishing 5th overall in the event average. Gilmar Santana from Brazil was the winner of the event with a 83.5 point ride in the championship round, taking home $3,475. Both these events are sanctioned by the Bull Riders Canada Inc.
Many of those competing in Thorhild will be in Lamont this weekend including riders from Brazil, Australia, the U.S. along with Saskatchewan, British Columbia. More local riders from Edson, Claresholm, Beaverlodge, Consort, Condor Edson and Sundre.
Cougar sightings reported, tracks spotted around Andrew
BY JANA SEMENIUK
A cougar, Canada’s largest cat species, was spotted around the Village of Andrew on approximately April 25.
Andrew Chief Administrative Officer Kylie Rude said she didn’t have specifics on the complaint, only that they were made.
“A few residents let us know that they spotted a cougar, others spotted tracks,” said Rude. “We
called Fish and Wildlife and they advised us to share info just to make sure everyone is as safe as possible. Likely passing through town but best to be cautious.”
A notice was posted to the village social media with tips on what to do if you encounter a cougar, namely to back away slowly, do not approach the cougar for any reason, and make plenty of noise.
In terms of preventing cougars from investigating the neighbourhood, the notice stated to keep garbage in a tightly closed container, close off spaces around decks and patios, and never feed wild animals in your yard.
Information from the Alberta Parks website said that cougar sightings have happened all across the province but are more common in the
mountain regions.
From nose to tail tip, a cougar can grow to 10 feet long and weigh up to 160 pounds.
Cougar sightings should be reported to Alberta Fish and Wildlife.
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Bruderheim budgets for area’s largest election costs
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Bruderheim’s expenses for the upcoming Oct. 20 municipal election are expected to soar at just over $53,000, topping every municipality in Lamont County, including the County itself.
Bruderheim Chief Administrative Officer Phyllis Forsyth confirmed, by email April 24, that council approved the election expense amount.
“The estimated municipal election expenses amount to $53,196.,” she said, adding another $10,000 will be spent on mandatory orientation for the incoming elected officials.
“The council has approved reserves to cover the election expense.”
Forsyth said the exorbitant amount is due to the re-hiring of retired Bruderheim staff member Sherry Cote as Returning Officer (RO), while also working in the office 2.5 hours per week, since Jan.
Staff member Natalie Nichols is named as Deputy Returning Officer (DRO).
“The wages and salaries for Returning Officer and Deputy Returning Officer are included as the Returning Officer needed to be in place starting January,” said Forsyth.
In the town of Lamont, Deputy CAO Dawn Neilson confirmed that
Lamont anticipates spending $4,000 on the upcoming election, with herself and Town staff member Betty Malica taking on the duties of RO and DRO. The villages of Andrew and Chipman are anticipating expenses of up to $3,000 with each of their CAOs also acting as the RO and DRO. The Town of Mundare is budgeting $3,200 for their election expenses.
Lamont County Communications Director Jay Zaal said by email the county is budgeting $50,000, but that number may change depending on how many candidates run or are acclaimed. He added by email that the county’s legislative services staff member Christiane Benoit is their returning officer.
Keiron Willis, Chipman deputy CAO said she is taking on the RO duties which she said is considered a part of her job description.
“There’s no extra wage, per say, but I will be paid (for more hours) if they are needed,” said Willis. “If council hadn’t appointed a returning officer the duties would have fallen to the CAO, Pat Tomkow, and that’s in the LAEA (Local Authorities Election Act).”
Section 13(2) of the LAEA states that “if the elected authority does not appoint a returning officer, the secretary is
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deemed to have been appointed as the returning officer”.
Tomkow, Chipman’s CAO is named as DRO.
Meanwhile, when Forsyth was asked by the Lamont Leader why she did not follow suit with other municipalities and take on the RO duties herself to save the town from a $50,000 election bill, Forsyth said she is very busy with other projects and has not had to do it in other places she has worked.
“For the most part I come from a municipal
background where the CAOs should remain at arms length and not biased.
“This year I also have some larger administrative projects that require more of my attention, the Municipal Development Plan, the Land Use Bylaw, and the Economic Development Strategies, along with a few others,” she said by email.
“Sherry has handled the returning officer duties in the past and I am very confident she will do a great job again this year.”
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The upcoming municipal election will be held on Oct. 20 for all municipalities. Up for grabs in Bruderheim, Mundare, and Andrew are four council positions plus one mayor position.
In Chipman there are two council positions plus one mayor position and the Town of Lamont has six council positions and one mayor position.
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Dow’s Heartland Path2Zero project timelines slowed down
BY JOHN MATHER
Up to 5,500 jobs could be affected after Dow Inc. delayed construction of its Fort Saskatchewan based Path2Zero project late last week.
The project, first announced in late 2023, would have seen construction of the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives complex.
In making the announcement Dow CEO Jim Fitterling pointed to “volatile macroeconomic conditions” affecting global demand for petrochemical products. The company is cutting costs and moving to match production capacity to slower economic growth hitting the industry.
The move will see Dow scale back capital spending by US $1 billion; to $2.5 billion this year, although the company stressed it remains committed to its “Path2Zero project.” Path2Zero has a projected budget of $9billion.
Fitterling said the delay had been made,
but the company still “remains committed to the long-term strategic rationale of the project.”
Currently there are about 250 employees working on the project, along with 1,200 contractors on site.
Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Gale Katchur spoke with company officials prior to the April 24 announcement and said she remains confident the project will continue, although construction may be slower than initially anticipated.
“It’s just a slowdown, the project is not being cancelled,” she said.
“As the mayor, you’re always concerned when you hear this news and people start worrying, but I do feel very confident in the information and conversation that we had.”
Finishing a trip to Asia, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she remained confident Dow would move ahead with the project.
She said after speaking with Fitterling, she was confident the company’s
“Path2Zero project” will proceed.
“He was reaching out to explain that they had a pretty aggressive time-
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Last year, Fort Saskatchewan made the decision to delay
Total fire ban
BY JOHN MATHER
Lamont County has updated its fire restriction imposed two weeks ago to an outright fire ban as of April 25.
The fire ban prohibits campfires, fireworks, exploding targets, charcoal barbecues, burn barrels, and any other types
line when they first launched and now they’re making decisions based on pacing out of the costs … it’s now just a matter of slowing down the timing with this uncertainty that we have in the world,” Smith said.
“It’s disappointing to see that, but not really surprising, because we are hearing a number of companies (that) are being very cautious until there’s some certainty around what the global
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The fire bans have also been imposed in the Town of Lamont, Village of Chipman, Town of Mundare and Town of Bruderheim Strathcona County has also announced a fire ban in its jurisdiction.
improvements to Highway from 101 St. to 119 St. which had been a high priority for provincial funding because of the increase in traffic through the community because of the Path2Zero.
When asked, Chief
Administrative Officer Troy Fleming said he doubted the schedule would change.
“I don’t think our schedule on that will change,” he said. “While Dow is slowing down construction there are still people working on the site so traffic will still be increased through the Fort.”
“I don’t see us revisiting the Highway project, but you never know.”
Bell scores a pair in Charge victory
BY JOHN MATHER
Two goals from Ashton Bell were enough to power the Ottawa Charge to a 3-2 win over the league leading Montreal Victoire April 26 in Ottawa’s TD Place.
Before 8,576 fans, Ottawa won a 3-2 decision behind the strong goaltending of Gwyenth Philips who has been between the pipes since Bruderheim’s Emerance Maschmeyer went down with a season ending injury a few weeks ago.
Brianne Jenner scored Ottawa’s third goal.
Bell got the eventual game winner while Ottawa was playing shorthanded, blasting a long shot from the point with 13 seconds left in the third.
Philips stopped 25 of the 27 shots she faced.
Ottawa remains in the final playoff position with 42 points. Ottawa plays again today (April 30) in Minnesota.
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COMING EVENTS
The Lougheed Fair is looking for Volunteers for Food Booths, Cattle Show, or any area volunteers choose. Please contact Iris at 780-385-0752 or Stacey at 780-385-4703. Exhibitor Books will soon be in a store near you!
The Viking Historical Society annual cleanup at the Viking Museum will take place on May 3/25, beginning at 10 a.m. If it is raining or too blustery, we will postpone until May 10. Bring gloves, rakes, etc. Lunch will be provided. Everyone welcome.
Extendicare Viking Spring Tea!
Saturday, May 3, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Serving cake, coffee & tea for $8.00 at the door.
Door Prize, Raffles, and Crafts & Baking for sale! All proceeds go to Resident Council
ANNUAL SPRING CEMETERY AND HALL CLEAN UP ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CEMETERY - PRAGUE PRAGUE COMMUNITY HALL
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM Beverages and snack to follow
Flagstaff Family Day Homes
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 6:30 pm
At the FFCS Building 4809-49th Avenue Killam, Alberta
Viking Healthcare Auxiliary is holding 3RD ANNUAL SPRING STRAWBERRY TEA
Thursday, May 22, 2025 From 2 to 5 pm
At Viking Legion Hall $5.00 tea, cake, Strawberries
Time for Tea with the Bride to Be
Please join us to celebrate Chelsey Teers, bride elect of Landon Bechthold . Saturday, May 10th @ The Lougheed Senior's Centre from 1-4 pm. Chelsey is registered at myregistry.com
Killam Health Care Hospital Reunion for all Past and Present Employees Saturday, May 24 From 2 to 5 p.m. at the Killam Catholic Church Basement Hall 5214-50 ave
COMING EVENTS
PRAGUE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL HALL MEETING
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2 PM at the Prague Hall Beverages and snack served
ANNUAL MASS - BLESSING OF THE GRAVES
MASS IN PRAGUE
COMMUNITY HALL
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11 AM
Potluck lunch and fellowship to follow
M.A.I.D.
Medical Assistance in Dying Information Session
Presenter: Rachel Coventry Palliative Care Resource Nurse
Alberta Health Services Monday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Heisler Senior’s Club Main Street, Heisler Lunch Provided Pre-Register by April 30
Mariann Wolbeck 780-889-2243
Kathy Kuntz 403-318-6634
The Lougheed Ag Society is accepting Applications for 2025 Recreation Grants DEADLINE IS May 7, 2025 at 5 p.m. Send Applications to: Lougheed Ag Society PO Box 305
Lougheed, AB T0B 2V0
Eligible applicants need to comply with Rec Grant as requested by Flagstaff County. For further information and to see therequirements, check out the Flagstaff County website.
Birdhouse Building! Bring your kids/grandkids and make a beautiful home for a flying friend. All supplies and instructions provided.
Sunday, May 4 at the Sedgewick United Church at 10 am. Register at 780-385-5856
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Apple trees (nine varieties) and Pear Trees (three varieties) for sale until April 30 only. Call Brian at 780-6780053 to arrange viewing or pickup.
WHITE Spruce Trees: 5’ average $50. Installation only $19. Includes: hole augered, Wurzel Dip enzyme injection, bark mulch application, staking. Minimum order 25. One-time fuel charge: $150-225.Crystal Springs. 403820-0961. Quality guaranteed.
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Two Seniors continuing to downsize. Elna sewing machine in beautiful wooden cabinet, large L-shaped twotiered glass-topped desk. Three-drawer bureau, indoor fluorescent grow lamp, carpet cleaner, food dehydrators, Mehu-Liisa Juice Extractor. Unique salt and pepper collection, electric snow thrower, CD's, rolling plastic cabinets, canning supplies, miscellaneous golf goodies, plus tools and other miscellaneous items.
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Garage Sale May 3 & 4, 2025 5520 43 St, Lamont, AB. 9 am - 3 pm, weather permitting. Coffee table, reclining couch, planer, lots of puzzles & more. Estate & Garage Sale 4701-51 Ave Sedgewick Friday, May 2 12-7 Saturday, May 3 10-7 Sunday, May 4 10-3
Wide selection of household goods, vintage/antique items, sporting goods, small appliances, extensive costume jewellery collection, succulents
Moving Out/Household Sale
Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Lots of Sewing Items, Fabric, Household, Etc. 16 McLean Cresent Sedgewick
Multi-family Garage Sale
May 1-3.
Thursday/Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 to 5:30 p.m. 14365 TWP 444, look for signs on Hiway 13 between Strome & Killam. Lots of items including household, camping, lawn and garden, toys, books, etc.
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Electricity outage in Andrew wreaked havoc on residents
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Several residents in the Village of Andrew were busy submitting claims to ATCO after the Easter weekend for damages to their appliances due to electricity surges caused by a pole fire Apr. 19.
Village council members discussed the unusual event during their Apr. 23 council meeting.
“We were busy getting
ready for the Easter Egg Hunt and the power went out,” said Chief Administrative Officer Kylie Rude, adding that intense electricity surges soon followed.
Councillor John Vanfeyvkin described the scene at his own home.
“I have my meter outside my house and the glass is all cracked and it’s all black around the
outside and it fried my whole 30 amp line all the way to the ground,” he said. “I had lightbulbs actually explode out of the ceiling from the surges.”
Mayor Barry Goertz read a statement from ATCO regarding the event.
“We had a porcelain switch fail on a pole by the library or village office. It caused a pole
fire where the 25 KV line fell onto a four KV line underneath it. Most of the town is fed from the four KV line, so this is what caused the voltage spikes throughout the town until the breakers cleared the fault,” he read.
Rude said the return to power did not come all at once, with some having power back by 11 a.m. while others report-
ed not having power until 9:30 p.m.
Lamont County Communications Director Jay Zaal said Lamont County Emergency Services responded to the issue.
“Crews from Andrew arrived on Apr. 19 and waited for the power company. Once power was cut the fire crew was released at 10:42 a.m.,” he said by email.
Meanwhile, although the children began arriving in the village for the Easter Egg Hunt just as the power went out, Rude said they did not leave completely disappointed.
“We had 58 kids registered (for the egg hunt),” said Rude. “We still handed out treat bags and they got baskets.”
EIPS maintains funding to Mundare School despite enrollment decrease
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Elk Island Public Schools Secretary Treasurer Candace Cole said funding to Mundare School will be maintained at its current level despite a drop in enrollment.
The situation was discussed during an EIPS special meeting Apr. 24.
According to the division’s school status report from Jan., enrollments at Mundare school increased from 111 students in 2022 to 116 students in 2023, the year
Andrew School was closed.
EIPS Communications Coordinator Laura McNabb confirmed that Mundare School is currently sitting at 98 students, up eight since Oct. Cole said the overall drop was significant enough to bring the school to a lower funding level.
“We have seen a decrease of our enrollment at Mundare, but we know that to maintain really good programming there, that we will
need to increase our funding for their school,” said Cole.
“So we're going to do that this year in the 25/26 budget, to maintain the funding level five, even though they're dropping down to a level four.”
Cole added that EIPS’s other rural school, Bruderheim, will not see a reduction in their operation funding.
“As well for those two small rural schools, which is Mundare and Bruderheim, we're not
going to reduce anything from their block funding for operations. It was a very small amount we were reducing, but we just made it zero this year,” she said.
Cole also said EIPS will be looking to hold a forum with rural communities after the next school year. She said the aim is to develop a good relationship with rural areas.
“After 25/26, we are going to hold a rural forum with our rural communities, just to get
Bruderheim moves to designate industrial land under MDP
BY JOHN MATHER
A large crowd came before Bruderheim Council April 16, to hear about possible rezoning districting of lands on the east side of the community in anticipation of future development.
Paul Hanlan, who contracts to assist with municipal planning for Bruderheim, appeared via zoom to explain an amendment to the town’s Municipal Devel-opment plan (MDP).
“It’s pretty simple council, “ he said. “It an amendment to your Municipal Development Plan for a portion of your commercial/industrial area that was previously undesignated when your original MDP was approved.”
He said there had been some interest expressed in developing the areas on the east side of the town and administration felt it would be “prudent” to bring forward an amendment to the MDP.
He explained the amended area was on the east side of Bruderheim on both the north and south sides of the CN Rail right of way.
“North of the right of way is a mix of small commercial and residential properties,” he explained further.
He added administration felt the area should be zoned entirely commercial, although existing residential properties would be grandfathered.
South of the CN land are two large parcels currently undesignated, but would in future be designated industrial lands which would fit the same designation enjoyed by the former hemp facility.
“This is again in anticipation of some business interest in the area and the CAO wants to get ahead with the introduction of the first reading of the bylaw.”
Deputy Mayor George Campbell felt it was a good plan but it restrict-
ed people who already owned homes in the area if they wished to do any expansion in the future.
Chief Administrative Officer Phylis Forsyth told Campbell that restriction against any additional residential growth was already in the existing plan.
She added she doubted the area would be a full commercial for some time.
Campbell wondered whether the town should
put some utilities in the area in anticipation of future growth, but Chief Operating Officer Dennis Tomuschut said it would be expensive to put water infrastructure in the area.
He said it would be a water lift station since the area is low.
Councillor Ashley Jacobs moved to give first reading to the amendment and hold a public hearing June 4 at 7:30 p.m at the Bruderheim Firehall.
Lamont County amends fire services bylaw
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Lamont County council amended its fire services bylaw on Apr. 15, which was originally passed during the Mar. 11 council meeting.
Chief Administrative Officer Peter Tarnawsky said feedback from a public open house Mar. 4 coupled with discussions during council’s Mar. 21 workshop motivated the changes.
According to an update posted by the county, a three percent increase in the tax rate for residents will include one percent going directly to fire billing. As a result, residents will only receive a fire bill if they are at fault of a fire, up to $25,000. Municipalities within the county will be responsible for their own fire bills.
a really good understanding of what they see for rural education, and also just to develop some really good relationships with what are our rural areas,” said Cole.
Mundare School teaches kindergarten to grade eight and considered expanding to grade nine for the 25/26 school year, but the idea was abandoned after low enrollment in the program. A full time STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) focused kindergarten option will be offered as a pilot this year at Mundare School. While the program
usually comes with a $350 a month fee, it will be free at Mundare this year due to available funding.
According to the school status report for last year, Mundare School was the second most underutilized school in the district of 42 schools, with only 46 percent of its learning space being used. The number one most underutilized school was Vegreville Composite High at 40 percent. Bruderheim School was number four on the list with utilization at 61 percent.
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Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Community Services: Serving Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman(scan the QR code)
(VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming for full posters, dates, contact information & registration info or call 780-895-2233 for info./registration). Current CALC, FCSS & KFRN and seniors’ activities include:
1. FCSS: Youth Centres in Bruderheim (Tuesdays), Chipman (Mondays), and Mundare 2. FCSS: Parents and Tots: Andrew/Lamont/Mundare
3. CALC: My Journey…Who Am I? | English Language Learning | Kitchens Programs | Digital Skills for Seniors
4.CALC/FCSS: Parents and Tots – Featuring Ready, Set, GROW! 5. KFRN: Moms in Motion – Mundare on Thursdays.
6. FCSS (after school) – FLEX for Boys – Bruderheim on Thurs. 7. FCSS (after school) – True2You (for Girls) – Lamont on Tues.
8. KFRN: Cooking with Your Littles – Bruderheim (May 12), Andrew (May 15) – signup.com/go/SMYHyZo
9. KFRN: The Local Loop: Learn about local emergency services in May and June – signup.com/go/dkkYOQZ
10. KFRN: Tea Party: (May 9 – Connecting Generations) – signup.com/go/skGqPgN
11. Meals In Motion: contract Chrissy at 780-975-9592 to order for APRIL (see full menu at lamontcounty.ca/community-programming).
12. Welcome to Kindergarten: For children registered attending EIPS kindergarten in Lamont County. Bruderheim: May 28 & Lamont: May 29.
13. Seniors’ Coffee: 10-11 a.m. (Wed.) in Andrew, & (Thurs.) and in Mundare. Join FCSS for coffee, conversation, snacks, & assistance with senior-related forms/programming. FCSS offers Seniors Supports fr. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Mundare (Thurs.). Seniors Coffee is in St. Michael (Thurs.) from 10 a.m. to noon.
14. Seniors Bus Day Trips: to local malls; $15/trip. Departs: 9 a.m. @ Lamont Rec. Centre: May 18 & June 23. Reserve with Helen at 780-895-7539
Also check out Lamont County Events Calendar for local community events, public meetings and other important dates (lamontcounty.ca/eventscalendar).
To accesscurrent COMMUNITYSERVICES programs and information, scanthe QRcode orfor
To access current COMMUNITY SERVICES programs and information, scan the QR code or for FCSS, CALC & KFRN on each of the services’ Facebook pages. | CALC/FCSS/KFRN: 877-895-2233 | 5303-50
Weed Wednesday – REMINDERS of noxious weeds and control. See Lamont County Facebook and X for posters each week. Visit: lamontcounty.ca/weeds for a full list of weeds that are commonly identified across Lamont County
This week’s featured prohibited weed is Hoary Alyssum. If you find it, report it! Learn all about it on the Alberta Invasive Species Council fact sheet at: abinvasives.ca/fact-sheet/hoary-alyssum. Register NOW for the Annual Reeve’s Charity Golf Tourn.: lamontcounty.ca/golf. Registration opened Apr 14! National Volunteer Week is April 27-May 3. Lamont County appreciates all volunteers across the region for all you do! TAX NOTICES SENT EARLY – due to the potential of another postal strike. Payment is due June 30.
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Frequently Asked Questions to Municipalities – see lamontcounty.ca/FAQs . Municipal Elections Info.: lamontcounty.ca/municipal-election
Recent news releases (See Lamont County social media and lamontcounty.ca/news for full details/access the posts):
o Lamont County Fire Ban (April 25 – 4 p.m.).
o NEWS RELEASE - Investing in the Future of Lamont County
o NEWS RELEASE - Lamont County – 2024 Audit Complete.
Weed Inspections Start Soon
Agriculture Services starts its annual weed inspection and pest control shortly. Watch for Lamont County branded vehicles doing their mandated inspections (related to the Alberta Agricultural Pests and Weed Control Acts). If you have any concerns, contact Ag. Services.
Address Confirmation – Have You Moved? Correct Mailing Address with Lamont County?
It is important you have the correct address on file with Lamont County to receive your tax notices & other correspondence, an d to avoid potential late payment penalties related to mail delivery. New & current landowners should contact us (780-895-2233) to ensure your correct MAILING ADDRESS is on file (especially if you moved in the past year). Verify your address is cor rect if you are unsure.
Note: Lamont County currently has a Fire BAN in effect. See: lamontcounty.ca/ news (Apr. 25) for more information.
Spring Vehicle Safety – Farm Vehicles on Roads and Highways
Watch for larger (and slow-moving) vehicles/equipment that may be on roadways during your travels. Also be aware of wildlife crossing roads in dusk & as daylight changes. Some of these vehicles are wider than normal and need more space on the road. As farmers access their fields to start seeding, everyone is encouraged to drive patiently & share the road during seeding season!
Council and Special Meetings – Coffee with a Councillor
Coffee Talks (Coffee with a Councillor) on April 30, starts at 6 p.m. (TONIGHT) at the Mundare Seniors Centre (Div. 1) lamontcounty.ca/coffeetalks
REGULAR COUNCIL AND Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meetings
The public is welcome to attend any scheduled meeting in person or virtually). Meetings start at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers/Lamont County Admin. Bldg. (unless otherwise noted).
Next Regular Council Meeting: Tuesday, May 13 | Next ASB meeting: Wednesday, May 14 lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes | lamontcounty.ca/agendas-minutes-asb
Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online at: lamontcounty.ca/communications (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as full-sized PDF and to access hyperlinks).
