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Lamont’s Bob Mitchell becomes Canada’s longest serving firefighter BY JANA SEMENIUK Long-time Lamont volunteer fire fighter Bob Mitchell, 90, met another huge milestone last month after first achieving 70 years with the Lamont Fire Department this past Sept. and
seeing the Lamont fire station named after him. On March 24, Mitchell marked his 25,773rd day of service making him the longest serving fire fighter in Canada. The title was previously held by Fort
Lamont firefighter Bob Mitchell, 90, gets help serving the cake from Lamont Councillor Linda Sieker during an informal gathering celebrating his recent achievement of becoming Canada's longest-serving firefighter, March 29. Jana Semeniuk Photo
Saskatchewan’s Walter Thomas who served a total of 25, 772 days since first joining the Fort Saskatchewan Fire Dept. on May 1, 1947. He passed away, still on the fire departments’ roster, on Nov. 20, 2017, at the age of 95. Meanwhile, Mitchell was joined by approximately 30 members of his community in a small informal gathering at the Robert A. Mitchell Fire Station Number Four in Lamont on March 29. Regional Fire Chief Shayne Milliken addressed the crowd for the momentous occasion. “Many of us were around in Sept. when we had Bob’s 70th anniversary and a lot of the same things could be said. You are truly an inspiration and it’s been an honour to serve with you up to this point and we look forward to breaking that record each and every day you come around this fire hall,” he said. In a later interview, Milliken said another more formal gathering was unlikely due to the large celebration in Sept. to rename the Lamont Fire Station for Mitchell’s 70th year. “That’s where we really wanted to focus the effort - was to celebrate his 70 years of service,” he said. Miliken said the Canadian Volunteer Fire Fighters Association was pleasantly surprised to hear of Mitchell’s
achievement although it presented a small problem for them. “They give long service medals to those who have served for 30 years and longer usually up to the 50-year mark,” he said. “But they don’t have a 70-year pin.” Milliken said that as a result, the association is in the midst of creating a special 70-year pin for Mitchell. “They have even offered to donate it,” he said. Meanwhile, when asked how it felt to be Canada’s longest serving fire fighter, Mitchell, who was busy enjoying his cake, smiled and held a thumbs up. “It’s something I never thought about,” he said. “Then it happened.” In Sept., Mitchell shared his experience joining the fire department on Dec. 4, 1951. He said Lamont did not acquire a fire truck until after a big fire in 1950 consumed many local businesses and cost thousands of dollars in damages. “They had no fire equipment, so they ordered a fire truck in 1950 and when the truck came in ‘51 we had no fire crews,” he said. “I was just out of high school, and they asked me to join. I was one of the first people and the only one left today that I know of.”
Chipman Players raise funds for Ukraine
BY JOHN MATHER When the Chipman Village Players emerged from the pandemic to put on their first community production in two years, it coincided with the Russian attack on Ukraine. “Because there is such a large Ukrainian population in our area, we thought it would be a nice gesture to put a donation plate where the audience could make a donation for Ukrainian humanitarian aid,” said Chipman Players President Keiron
Willis. “It was a last minute thing, but we felt we should try and help in some way. Crowds came and supported the troupe in strong numbers this year, and last week Willis reported the group had raised $1,678. for Ukrainian Relief. At the end of each performance the actors also took a final curtain call wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the Ukrainian flag and stating, “We Stand with Ukraine.”
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County firefighters donate equipment for Ukraine BY JOHN MATHER Lamont County Firefighters have come through with a huge donation of equipment to aid in the Ukrainian Relief Efforts. Regional Fire Chief, Shayne Milliken delivered a pallet of gear to the humanitarian relief collection warehouse in Edmonton — to be flown to Ukraine and used for protection and other safety. The equipment donated included about 20 sets of bunker gear, 10 pairs of boots, 10 helmets, five nozzles, and various smaller equipment (gloves, etc.). “Gear expires at various intervals to meet North American safety standards,” said Milliken. “Many fire departments in Ukraine are still using protective gear and equipment from the Soviet era; so where we would otherwise dispose of equipment and gear that is in relatively good repair, we can safely donate these to the humanitarian effort in Ukraine.” “It is a small step we can take to help out in the crisis by equipping those on the frontline with the tools they des-
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good use in the country. With the recent need for humanitarian aid, Emergency Services was able to provide additional equipment to assist Ukraine and safety efforts.
Andrew mayor hopeful after meeting with EIPS BY JANA SEMENIUK A recent meeting between Elk Island Public School officials, including superintendent Mark Liguiori and EIPS Trustee/Lamont Town Councillor Colleen Holowaychuk, and three members of Andrew Village Council has left Andrew Mayor Barry Goertz with positive feelings for the future of Andrew School. “We had the opportunity to meet with EIPS last week and came away with some great positives. The school board is more than happy to work with not only us but the community as a whole. It was agreed by all that the viability of a community is greatly affected by the health and well being of their school,” he said. The meeting was prompted by EIPS board officials after Goertz and
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village councillor Tammy Pickett made a presentation to the school board in March asking for their patience in making any decisions on a possible closure of the ailing school. Declines in enrolment over the past several years have forced the removal of Andrew’s junior high and senior high programs in 2019 and 2020, leaving a kindergarten to grade 6 program and an enrolment of only 59 students in a building with a capacity for 350. In addition, a recent report by EIPS named Andrew School as the number one underutilized school in the district. Despite the current state, Goertz said he is feeling hopeful. “This isn’t finished,” he said during a recent interview. “The positives
are they are willing to work with us and do whatever they can do to help us.” Goertz added that issues, such as EIPS staff directing potential students in the area to Andrew School instead of other schools, were addressed in the meeting, in addition to possible subsidized busing for students to attend school outside of the Andrew area. “They said they will not be subsidizing busing for students to attend school outside of our area, so that’s good,” said Goertz. “The concern is with a lack of numbers, and we hope to change that. Andrew has so many great things to offer families.” Goertz said that no additional meetings with EIPS have been scheduled at this time.
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Lamont County puts brakes on new grader purchase BY JOHN MATHER A move to have council approve the purchase of a new grader for the county fell through Mar. 22 after debate in a closed session of council. In the motion council was asked to approve the purchase of a John Deere
872G motor grader for the price of $567,000. The purchase of the grader was approved up to $600,000 in the interim 2022 budget. In introducing the topic to council, CAO Peter Tarnawsky, said the County had tendered
for the purchase as required and had received three responses of which administration had chosen the John Deere offer. Public Works director Andrew Phillips told council approval was required on purchases
'Jan Roziak, from Bonnyville, gives Suria a nine-week-old dutch rabbit a close inspection during the Edmonton Rabbit Society’s show held at Bruderheim’s Memorial Hall, Apr. 2 and 3. More than 70 breeds of bunnies were on display from Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. The judges for the event all came to the town from the U.S.
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exceeding $75,000 so the information was brought to council. He said a team was put together to determine the specifications for the grader based on research gathered from among staff and from other municipalities regarding their requirements and the purposes the equipment was used for. Based on this research a tender package was sent out to potential suppliers. “We’re providing this information now for council’s review and approval,” he said. He said the grader would have a snow wing, a rear ripper and a guaranteed delivery date and a fixed trade in value. Councillor Neil Woitas questioned what the warranties were on the three tenders received. Tarnawsky said since
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Opinion Alberta political silly season begins in earnest BY JOHN MATHER I had a boss years ago in Ontario who was asked to nominate a Federal Conservative candidate at a meeting in Barrie, Ont. He got up on stage and began speaking, “I understand at these meetings you have to start the evening with a joke to loosen up the crowd… well the only two jokes I can think of are Pierre Trudeau and the local Liberal candidate.” Last Thursday, Mar. 31, political science professor Duane Bratt from Calgary tweeted out, “Tomorrow is April Fools Day. But I beg everybody to avoid trying an Alberta politics prank. Nothing you could conjure up would match the reality.” Well boy, did Bratt have that right. And my old boss Ross Charles was right back in the late ’70s and that joke would still work today with Justin Trudeau. Who knew Trudeau was a synonym for “joke?” But getting back to the Alberta scene, this weekend begins one of the most turbulent times in the province's history. What was supposed to be a simple leadership review has morphed into such a mess that no matter what happens at the end of the day people will be yelling, “Fixed” from the farthest corners of the province. Those who don’t support Premier Jason Kenney, including several former and current members of his UCP crowd, have been screaming for his removal since he declared (quite erroneously as it turns out) that Alberta was open for business for the “best summer ever” last year. A combination of low world oil prices, and a pandemic have really brought Kenney’s popularity swirling to the bottom of the toilet bowl. Not to mention ongoing fights with teachers, doctors, and any other union group you can mention; or those special interest groups that seem to be sprouting up like dandelions in the spring. You know them. “Look at me, I'm different … therefore I must be treated differently. I need special attention and numerous grants and government programs to make sure I can continue to exist in my different state of being.” So once the knives came out for Kenney the fight was on. Rules were drawn up and a special meeting for a leadership review was called for this Saturday, April 9. And things seemed to get stacked against Kenney. He had a minister bolt to federal politics in Fort McMurray, opening the door for for Brian Jean to fight for the nomination and subsequently win the riding with the express purpose of turfing Kenney from the Premiership. Suddenly tickets for the leadership review were hotter than a Beatle reunion tour featuring a reincarnated John Lennon and George Harrison. CONTINUED
Letter: a bigger sandbox I need a bigger sandbox, even though I've got the biggest one around. The guy that had it way before me, He had a lot more ground. I want to grow my sandbox, Take back previous territory. Those little sandboxes next to mine Want to act like a democracy. I look at my neighbour's sandbox. That dirt, it should be mine! I think I'll take it back, And then I'll feel just fine. I'll send over my toy soldiers,
Tin tanks and army trucks, Little boats into a nearby puddle, And plastic planes to bring me luck. It won't take any time at all To knock down his castles in the sand. I'll break his toy cars and people, And then I'll have his land. I won't meet him face to face. I'll hide in my ivory tower. My toys will fulfill my wishes, 'Cause I have all the power. Its not the easy piece of cake I thought that it would be.
CONTINUED Everyone wanted a ticket and upwards of 20,000 ducats for the big event in Red Deer were sold. Suddenly in the lead to this weekend’s shindig there were cries of irregularities in nominating meetings of scattered constituencies around the province. Those with boards who may have signed on supporting the leadership review were having their boards tossed in favour of boards stacked with Kenney sycophants. Foul was cried and for the most part the UCP Provincial Board did nothing since they owe their positions to Kenney. So, they decided they couldn’t host a 20,000 pro or anti Kenney bun toss in Red Deer and maintain control. Could they have chosen to establish voting stations at several community centres in larger centres around the province? Sure. But that doesn’t give them the necessary control that they would want. Oh what to do, what to do? Why let’s just have a mail-in ballot - we know that works so well. You know the type, where anyone can mail in a ballot using anyone's name, and no ID has to be shown or proven at any point in the process. And of course counting is made easy because some of those votes could be delayed in the mail, dropped behind a counter, swept under the rug or otherwise misplaced. Why, it could work just as smoothly as it does in the U.S. where almost every election is doomed to disagreement on the results because of the impossibility to accurately
Others are giving their toys and support 'Cause nobody likes a bully. He's fighting back, digging in his heels. He sits firmly in the sand. The world has turned its back on me And gives him a helping hand. A coward and a bully Will have to face their judgement day, But the little guy who stands and fights Is a Hero all the way. Nancy Deiter Ducker
account for all the mail-in votes or the legitimacy of those that are received. So that’s what will happen. And then a Kenney caucus member leaks comments of the great leader calling those who oppose him lunatics or other compliments taken from the speaking notes of Justin Trudeau addressing those who don’t agree with him. And then just to add a topper, former Wildrose leader Danielle Smith last week said she would seek the UCP nomination in Livingston McLeod for next spring’s election with the purpose of seeking the leadership of the party. Well, it will be a month for provincial political watchers sitting on pins and needles waiting for the outcome of this mail in ballot, which organizers say will take the best part of April to count. What do they say about April showers. They bring the flowers that bloom in May. This year we may smell the fertilizer more than the flowers. I really think Kenney should step aside and enjoy the sunset. Win or lose, he’ll never have the trust of the majority of Albertans again. I really don’t see a winner at the end of this debacle. I expect if it’s Kenney, Albertans will be the losers no matter how many gas tax savings he throws at them or how much the price of oil boosts our economic outlook. Kenney has proven himself inept at governing with a unified government and the results of this mail-in vote for a leadership review won’t cure the sickness if he remains at the helm. Let the chips fall where they may!
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FROM WHERE I SIT: Writing, Reading, Organizing
BY HAZEL ANAKA Here I am behind the eight ball at 8 pm on Sunday night. Typically, I write my column on either Saturday or Sunday morning and let it sit overnight. Inevitably, when I reread it on Monday morning before I email it to the editor, I find mistakes. Sometimes it’s spelling; sometimes grammatical; sometimes awkward wording. Tip of the day: if you ever write something (work presentation, eulogy, wedding toast, whatever) let it sit, then read it aloud. Waiting a few hours helps you see what’s really on the page as opposed to what you thought you were putting down. Reading it aloud points out any choppy rhythm or extensively long sentences. In case that feels too much like high school, remember that writing helps organize your thoughts, ensures you don’t forget to include something, will result in a more polished presentation, and lead to a raise! Or not. At least the warm glow of a job well done. We’ve all lived through the slowmotion crash of someone thinking they’re so smart or funny that they can ‘wing it’ without notes or preparation. Only truly experienced public speakers can do it. Or appear to do it. By the time you’ve heard the presentation, they’ve delivered it hundreds of times and have the cadence and timing down to a science. It’s anything but spontaneous or off the cuff. Back to the matter at hand. It’s 8 pm and I don’t have a clue what I’m going to write about. Soooo, it’s time for snippets: I tuned into The Grammys in time to see a tribute to Ukraine led by John Legend. I missed who the women were who joined him but it was impossible to miss the blue and/or yellow
outfits they were wearing. Projected behind them were the now familiar war images we’ve seen for too many weeks. At the end was information about donating and the #StandwithUkraine hashtag. Before the performance was another of President Zelensky’s now famous speeches. I don’t know if he writes his own material or has a brilliant communications guy, but his addresses are epic and heartfelt. His delivery is so simple and frank they cannot be misunderstood or ignored. They are always targeted to the audience and laser-focused on the point he’s making. Naturally, during a music awards show he spoke about how Putin’s war has silenced cities in Ukraine. The sounds and silence dichotomy ran like a thread through his speech. He spoke about the power of music in dark times, equating war
with silence: “Our musicians wear body armor instead of tuxedos. They sing to the wounded in hospitals, even to those who can’t hear them. But the music will break through anyway.” He asked the Grammys crowd: “Fill the silence with our music. Fill it today, to tell our story… Tell the truth of this war on your social networks and on TV. Support us in any way you can, but not silence. And then peace will come.” *** Today Hilary and I also had Citadel tickets for Jane Eyre. It was another stellar live theatre performance. What I can’t figure out is what I actually learned in school. Weren’t some of these classic books on a reading list or part of the English curriculum? Did I just buy the Coles notes? Or have I forgotten that much? Granted, it was a hundred years ago… but still. I even took English courses
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through Athabasca University. I don’t remember Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz, Shakespeare, The Little Prince, Hemingway, countless others. I’ve read only one Margaret Atwood book and only after The Handmaid’s Tale (1985) became a blockbuster TV series. Maybe that’s why some people re-read classics even children’s literature every few years. *** Inspiration can come from anywhere. Yesterday I stumbled across The Home Edit on Netflix. I’d never heard
of Clea and Joanna before. Somewhere along the line these two professional organizers met, formed a company, wrote some books, blew up Instagram, acquired celebrity fan followers, and created a line of merch and organizing products. I don’t like everything they say or do… I don’t think I’ll be arranging anything in rainbow order, but do admit I went on an organizational blitz Saturday. For busy people with multiple interests and hobbies, getting organized is essential. And largely aspirational. I
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Annual spring roads bans go up in Lamont County BY JOHN MATHER A sure sign of spring is when the annual spring load restrictions pop up on Lamont County roads and they came into effect as of Apr. 4 at 8 a.m. A full list is available on the County’s website, https://www.lamontcounty.ca/news/post /road-bans-maximumallowable-weights-effective-april-4-2022 Roads that are now restricted to 50 per cent of axle weight include: Rge. Rd. 195 from Twp Rd. 550 south to Hwy. 16; Twp. Rd. 550 from Rge. Rd. 204 to Hwy. 831 and Hwy. 15; Twp. Rd. 534 from Hwy. 855 to Rge. Rd. 170 (Hospital Road); Twp Rd. 520 from Hwy. 855 to Rge. Rd. 163 with no trucks allowed over one ton; Rge. Rd. 165 South of Hwy. 45 to Twp. Rd. 565 east to NW29-56-19-
W4M;Rge Rd. 195 Hwy. 16 south to Blackfoot Camp; the Hamlet of Hilliard streets; Twp. Rd. 561 including the Hamlet of Star from Hwy. 831 to Rge. Rd. 193. The following roads are restricted to 75 per cent of Axle Weight: Twp. Rd. 580 from Hwy. 831 to Hwy. 855; Rge. Rd. 185 from Hwy. 29 to Rge. Rd. 560; Rge. Rd. 170 from Twp. Rd. 580 to Twp. Rd, 574; Rge. Rd. 170 from Twp. Rd. 574 to Hwy. 45; Twp Rd, 574
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Ukrainian mom and son find comfort in new temporary Mundare home BY JOHN MATHER When the mercy flight from Poland arrived at Edmonton International Airport Mar. 29, with more than 250 Ukrainian refugees on board, one mom and son were destined for a new home in Mundare. Tetiana and Tymofii Sviderski came to live in an unoccupied home owned by her Aunt and Uncle Bogdan and Irene Pivovarchuk and cousin Julia Bennet. Bennet said, April 2, she had originally heard about the flight when Lamont County resident and former Premier Ed Stelmach spoke at a meeting in Vegreville where residents were seeking ways to help Ukrainian refugees displaced by the war in Ukraine. Stelmach was working with former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk in getting supplies to send to Ukraine; and they were about to arrange for the flight. It brought many refugees to Edmonton before returning to Poland with the donated supplies, which are then being transported into Ukraine. Tetiana and Tymofii, 11, lived near the area of Lviv Oblast in western Ukraine. “Just after we left, the rockets started falling in the area,” said Tetiana through her cousin Julia’s translation. A cat and dog, family pets, had to be left behind. Wiping tears from her eyes Tetiana said they had to leave with two suitcases and whatever they could put in them to survive. “Anything that could fit in those suitcases and our documents… that’s what we came out with. “We left on Mar. 1, but for the week before we left we had been housing refugees coming from the east,” she said. “There were such long lines getting across the border to Poland and because we were so close to the border, we put up refugees for several days in our home before we left.” Julia added when the pair arrived in Warsaw they had to wait to get Canadian travel documents.
“When I heard about the flight coming from Poland I contacted the Ukrainian Canadian Congress to see if Tetiana and her son could get aboard,” she recalled. “Well the Congress said they would look into their situation. As it happened their travel documents arrived on the Friday, and Saturday the Congress phoned me and told me they would be on the flight leaving on Monday. “I don’t necessarily believe in coincidence, but the fates certainly came together to get my cousin and her son on that flight.” Tetiana’s husband Volodymyr was working in construction in Lithuania when the Russians invaded Ukraine. He immediately returned home and has remained in the country serving as a territorial defence member. “Wherever they tell them to go on a specific day, he goes,” explains Tetiana. “They wait for a call to move out everyday and they go to where they are most needed.” She is in direct communication with him everyday. “Because they are so close to the border, he has been mostly protecting the areas around the Polish border.” She said when Belorussian tanks invaded Ukraine from the north, the Polish border guards opened the borders for additional refugees and allowed busloads to cross into Poland and that’s when she and her son made the decision to leave for Canada. “They didn’t need too many documents to cross the border so it only took us about 11 hours to get from my home to Warsaw,’” she said. “The Poles had countless volunteers to help provide everything we needed from start to finish. They provided buses, clothing, food and everything those fleeing needed.” Tetiana worked for an online business back in the Ukraine. Julia said she sees her cousin every couple of years, but she has always travelled to visit in
Ukraine. This marks the home in Ukraine she first time Tetiana and her quickly replied. son have travelled to Canada. “My first impressions have been amazing,“ Te t i a n a explains. “The people at the airport were so welcoming to us. We’re just so thankful to everyone from the flight atten- Tetiana Sviderski and her son Tymofii, dants to the 11, arrived in Mundare, Mar. 29 after a group that flight from Poland that was arranged met us at the by former Premier Ed Stelmach and airport to the former Deputy Premier Thomas Red Cross Lukaszuk. who helped “Absolutely,” she with any needs. There were translators and that states. “My husband and was also helpful and family are there. “This is a temporary welcoming. “We are so fortunate to stop and once everything have relatives here who is settled we’re going have been able to reach home,” she added. “Our western out to help us,” she said. Tetiana is waiting to Ukrainians residents are receive a work permit called a special name and when that arrives, because of our toughTymofii will be able to start attending school locally. By John Mather “Right now, he still Lamont’s Meals in attends school virtually Motion got a huge boost in Ukraine,” said Tetiana. in support last week “When he sees his teacher online it gets a when Cenovus reached little emotional because out and donated $3,500 he also sees some of the to which will further friends he’s left behind.” help the program that He gave up much to addresses food security come away to Canada for seniors, homebound and is hoping to start and disabled residents in playing soccer and the County. “Meals in Motion is maybe enrol in a swimming program once the preventative social services that is community pair get settled. said Sara The family is still look- driven,” Lamont ing for a job for Tetiana Rindero, once the work permit County’s FCSS director. “It helps people to arrives. While she speaks no remain safe and indeEnglish right now pendent within their Tetiana says she is will- own homes.” The program is dediing to learn and there are cated to supporting senenough people in iors and participants’ Mundare who do speak health, well-being and Ukrainian that commuindependence, she said, nicating hasn’t been a problem in the short time she has been in the community. Julia also accomBY JOHN MATHER panies the pair on trips Summer camps being to act as a translator. held in Lamont County Tetiana said the time this summer put on by change was still keeping the County FCSS them from doing everyreceived a $3,000 finanday things yet. cial boost from Enbridge “We’re making plans and its partner Alliance of what we can do and Pipeline on Mar. 30. see.” “The summer camp When asked if she was programs are a crucial hoping to get back to her part of activities for chil-
ness,” she stated. “Even if there were only two people left, we would be fighting and helping our army.” She said Tymofii was very reluctant to come to Canada. “He can’t understand having to be taken away from his home,” she said. “He doesn’t understand why he had to leave his father behind. He says he’s a man too and he should be staying in Ukraine to fight.” Tetiana added he had had a few traumatic moments when they arrived in Canada because he felt he should still be at home. “It’s going to take time for him to get adjusted right now,” she said. Arriving in Canada, snow was a novelty for them. “Ukraine hasn’t had snow for a long time in the area we live,” she explained. “For Tymofii it’s the first time he’s ever seen it. Our climate was a little warmer and people were starting to put their gardens in
when we were attacked.” A major road trip to Edmonton’s famed West Edmonton Mall was planned for Saturday afternoon. When asked if she’s prepared to be in Canada for any length of time, Tetiana pauses before replying, “The Ukrainian women are very strong. We’ll do whatever we have to for our families. “I’m prepared to do what I have to, to look after my son and I have to be strong if there is no peace in Ukraine … for my son.” She added she’s grateful to have been able to settle in Mundare which is part of the Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada. “When people greet me and realize I don’t speak English they talk to me in Ukraine and that reminds me of home.” She added her home is about 100 miles from the Village of Nebyliv, which has twinned with the County of Lamont.
Cenovus donation aids Meals in Motion program but it also is focused on reducing social isolation through delivering biweekly frozen meals and check- ins. It is a community-driven program that also provides the opportunity for referrals to other community resources as needed. Put on through the County FCSS department, Meals in Motion helps seniors and individuals finding it hard to cook well-balanced meals, those who may have challenges in shopping, or those who are simply tired of cooking for themselves on a daily basis. It offers a regular opportunity for those less able to receive wellbalanced meals. Cenovus approached Lamont County FCSS as
part of its commitment to help ensure communities where its staff work and live are stronger and better off because of its presence in the community. The producer of oil and natural gas is located in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland near Bruderheim. “At Cenovus, we're proud of the role oil plays in raising the quality of life around the world,” said David Morrison, Senior Advisor, Local Community Relations with Cenovus. “We’re committed to responsibly developing Canada's most valuable resources and we’re pleased to be able to partner with Lamont County on this initiative.”
Summer camps get boost from local industry dren in Lamont County,” said Sara Rindero, County’s director of Family & Community Support Services. “We are very appreciative of this donation as it creates more opportunities for families and children in the region to participate in rewarding events throughout the sum-
mer.” Community and Indigenous Relations advisor Shelby Kennedy from Enbridge added, “We focus on enhancing vibrant communities where we work and live. Being a good neighbour is important to us.” The companies operate pipelines locally.
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Busy summer for Lamont Continued from Page 10 “The work will be structural road work, resurfacing, curb and gutters, then in the Campbell neighbourhood we're looking at running a new water line with new utility hookups for each residential house,” he said. “Then some stormwater work and obviously road reconstruction and resurfacing there as well.” Edworthy said two thirds of the homes on 47th street will be receiving new service tie-ins to their properties. “They've had some historical issues in that area with the water service connections and it was identified a couple of years ago to have this work done,” said Edworthy. Although the Campbell neighborhood portion of the project could create the most disruption for residents, Edworthy said a good communication plan will help to keep everyone informed and minimize their inconvenience. “We will be putting out a communications plan with the residents in the effected area making sure that they have access to their properties. There'll be temporary water services and sewer services run to each property as their tie-ins are being completed, so there may be a brief interruption to their service,” said Edworthy. “But the plan right now is to make sure that they don't have any duration of utility interruption.” Edworthy added this portion of the project will take approximately four weeks. Meanwhile, Edworthy said that most of the project was funded by a $1.5 million debenture approved at a previous council meeting, along with an additional $451,000 from a reserve transfer and $313,000 from grants. “This will be the largest capital works program that I'm aware of that Lamont has undertaken. Hopefully we'll see a huge positive impact to the community,” said Edworthy. “It’s going to be a busy summer for Lamont.”
Lamont Director of Operations Tyler Edworthy stands smiling on 47th street in the Campbell Neighborhood, pointing to where a huge capital works project will begin construction later this month. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
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Please send resumes to info@conqur.ca or drop off in person at 4802 57 Ave., Two Hills, AB
ONLINE TIMED SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION CAMROSE, ALBERTA
BIDDING STARTS MONDAY, APRIL 25TH AND BIDDING ENDS FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH Visit our website to register for our online timed auction
WWW.LINDSTRANDAUCTIONS.COM Accepting delivery of consignments from Wednesday April 13th to Friday April 22 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
ALREADY LISTED: 2 LARGE LATE MODEL FARM DISPERSALS! CONSIGN TODAY TO BE PART OF THIS BIG AUCTION! Public Viewing from Monday, April 25th to Thursday, April 28th from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm & Friday, April 29th from 8:00-Noon, at our yard. 2 MILES NORTH OF CAMROSE ON HIGHWAY 833. (47321 Sec, Hwy 833) We conduct Alberta’s Largest 1-day Farm Machinery Consignment Auction 4 times a year. Selling farm equipment, cars & trucks, lawn and garden, recreation vehicles and shop equipment. Whether you have 1 piece or a complete line of machinery, we have the facility & the experience to bring you top dollar for your equipment.
For full listings and pictures visit our website at: www.lindstrandauctions.com Covid-19 Regulations will be in effect. Terms & Conditions: E-Transfer, Wire Transfer,Cash, Debit, Visa, Master Cards (3.5% service charge) Company Cheques with Major I.D. G.S.T. Will Apply on Some Items. All Accounts Must Be Paid in Full before Removal. Online Bidding Fees 4% Up to A Maximum of $800 Per Item.
CONSIGN NOW!!
AT LINDSTRAND AUCTIONS SALE SITE, 2 MILES NORTH OF CAMROSE ON HIGHWAY 833. (47321 Sec, Hwy 833)
Ph: 780-672-8478 Jody Cell: 780-679-8101 Phone: 780-336-2583 Cell: 780-385-4900 Box 296, Viking, AB T0B 4N0 Dealer for Brett Young Forage Seed
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Community and Adult Learning Council Programs
Career Opportunities - Lamont County
Registration Reminder If your last name or company begins with the letters D and G; remember to get your registration renewed before the end of April! www.alberta.ca/vehicleregistration-expiry-date-chart.aspx This message is brought to you by the Elk Island Traffic Safety Partners. For AHS FREE mammogram testing, visit www.screeningforlife.ca/ mobile-services to access registration and related forms for the upcoming clinic.
Connecting Families Initiative – Low-cost Internet to Eligible Seniors Seniors receiving Old Age Security and the maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement are eligible for lowcost high-speed Internet service at home: up to 50 Mbps download & 10 Mbps upload speed with 200 GB of data for $20/month (+tx); or basic Internet service of up to 10/1 Mbps with 100 GB of data for $10/month (+tx). Call Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) at: 1-800-328-6189/1-866-694-8389 (TTY) for more info.
Lagoon Release (Mundare) Mundare Lagoon is released up to twice each year to reduce water levels in the lagoon. This is planned for discharge starting Thursday, April 7, 2022, for up to three weeks.
Thank You for Your Donations – Family and Community Support Services Programs (FCSS) Lamont County FCSS is appreciative of donations received from Cenovus Energy towards the Meals in Motion program, and donations received from Enbridge Inc. and Alliance Pipeline for its summer camp programs. Learn more about good corporate citizenship and the how these companies are working to enhance the communities they work and live in at: www.lamontcounty.ca/news. Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online at:www.lamontcounty.ca/communications (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as full-sized PDF and to access hyperlinks).
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Fire Protection and Brush Pile Burning ng Fire Burning: Please follow the www.albertafirebans.ca for the most up to date fire restriction/fire ban information. Brush Pile Burning: All brush piles must be extinguished as of April 1 as per Lamont County policy. Emergency services crews is scheduling time to thermal image brush piles that were burned this past season to ensure these are extinguished. No fire permits for brush pile & demolished building will be issued until November 1 ,2022 (www.lamontcounty.ca/departments/emergency-services/fire-permits). Wildfire Prevention: Seven Ways Residents Can Reduce the Risk their Homes & Property will Become Fuel for a Wildfire www.nfpa.org//-/media/Images/Public-Education/By-topic/Outdoors/7-Firewise-Tips-(1).pdf. Wildfire Home Protection Kits can be purchased at Lamont County Administration Building (Emergency Services) until supplies run out.
FCSS Volunteer Appreciation - Are you a local volunteer in Lamont County? y? Volunteers bring heart to Canada’s communities. In appreciation of ALL volunteers, FCSS Lamont County Region is inviting all local volunteers to an evening of entertainment and a free dinner, so we can say Thank You! Andrew: April 25; Bruderheim: April 26; Lamont: April 27; & Mundare: April 28. Pick up free tickets at the Town of Lamont office, Town of Mundare office, Town of Bruderheim office, Andrew Lions Club (on Wednesdays), or contact Darlene at 780-895-2233 Ext. 226 for pick up at the Lamont County Administration Building. Tickets are limited, required for entry & available until April 16.
Strychnine Reminder
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings
Under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, Health Canada is cancelling the registration of all strychnine products used to control Richardson ground squirrels, due to environmental risks. On March 4, 2020, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) published the final re-evaluation decision on strychnine used to control Richardson’s ground squirrels. To comply with the re-evaluation decision, the registration of 2% Liquid Strychnine is cancelled and subject to the following phase out timelines: x x x
Last date of sale by Registrant is March 4, 2021 (DONE). Last date of sale by Retailer is March 4, 2022 (DONE). Last date of permitted use by the User is March 4, 2023 (FINAL).
The next Regular Council Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting is on Tuesday, April 12, starting at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams. COVID protocols and requirements are in place; currently, mask wearing at personal discretion. Please note: for health and safety precautions, it is recommended to attend the April 12 meeting virtually using the Teams invitation (accessible via the Lamont County website—you can also sign up for meeting notifications and to receive the meeting agenda).
Continued possession and/or use of the product after March 4, 2023, is a violation If you would like to present or speak at a meeting, please contact of the Pest Control Products Act. For more information on the regulation of Legislative Services. pesticides, please contact PMRA at hc.pmra.info-arla.sc@canada.ca or 1-800-267The meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a link to 6315. Microsoft Teams so you can attend virtually is found at: For questions about Lamont County’s strychnine availability, call the Agricultural www.lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes. Fieldman at 780-895-2585 or email agservices@lamontcounty.ca.
Road Bans, Seasonal Closures and Weight Restrictions (Effective April 4, 2022) Road Bans: View the current weight restrictions effective April 4, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. at: www.lamontcounty.ca/departments/public-works/roads. From time-to-time, Lamont County roads are restricted because of the road condition, maintenance, or seasonal conditions such as spring thaw. Road Closures: are posted on www.Lamontcounty.ca/publicworks and social media (Facebook and Twitter). A map is also available and updated online (when roads are closed and re-opened). If you have inquiries or a road concern, please complete a Service Request on Lamont County’s website.
Synthetic Fertilizer Application Reduction Feedback
2021 Clubroot Map
Agriculture Canada has posted a discussion document on “Reducing emissions arising from the application of fertilizer in Canada’s agriculture sector” for early feedback.
View the Lamont County 2021 Clubroot Map and learn more about clubroot, including how to prevent it in your farming operations: A link to this document is available through (Fertilizer Emissions Reduction Target www.lamontcounty.ca/departments/ agricultural-programs/pest-control-programs. (survey)): www.lamontcounty.ca/agservices, as it discusses measures affecting the agriculture sector in its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to Clubroot Policy 6056 intended to prevent the reducing synthetic fertilizer application by 30 per cent by 2030. establishment and spread of Clubroot within the boundaries of Lamont However, reduction in synthetic fertilizer is not an option for farmers in our County. Random field inspections will be conducted by the inspectors community as it significantly affects the bottom line for the producer (highest appointed by the Agriculture Service Board. usage is typically done by the vegetable growing regions such as potatoes as A minimum of 25 fields will be inspected where Canola, Mustard and compared to usage across the prairies); Agricultural Service Board suggests feedback from farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural industry be Cole crops are currently being grown. Testing methods will exactly provided in the survey link within this article, or by email to: aafc.fertilizerfollow standard protocols provided by the Alberta Clubroot engrais.aac@agr.gc.ca. Management Committee. Landowners will be notified in writing if their Complete feedback related to Ag. Canada's Discussion Document by June 3, 2022. land tests positive for Clubroot.
Service Requests ts If you have a road concern or request for service, please SUBMIT a service request on the Lamont County website (www.lamontcounty.ca/servicerequests). When completing your request, make sure to clearly identify location/area/segment of the road, etc. If you attach a photo of your service need, this provides us with more details so we can action the request efficiently.