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New long-term care centre on the horizon for Lamont BY JANA SEMENIUK A plan to rebuild the Lamont Health Care Centre’s (LHCC) long term care, 10 years in the making, is finally coming to fruition through a $43.8 million grant from the provincial government. LHCC board chair Kent Harrold beamed as he read from the letter, received Oct. 13, notifying them of the grant approval. “I am pleased to inform you that Lamont Health Care Centre has been conditionally approved for a grant funding up to a maximum of $43.8 million dollars to support the new development of 93 continuing care spaces’,” he read. “Now, isn't that a nice letter to get?” Harrold said health minister Adriana LaGrange toured the LHCC on Oct.3, including the long-term care sections; the Auxiliary Wing, built in 1963, and the Nursing Home Wing, built in 1971. Harrold said both older sections of the hospital are in desperate need of a replacement. “(It was) to show her that we were really concerned about the community and also that we were doing some good things. We are the third busiest surgery in the region,” he said. “It's (also) important to get the long-term care (building) replaced because it just doesn't suit folks anymore. People
Lamont Health Care Centre Chief Executive Officer Shahad Bharmal, LHCC Board member and hospital historian Trudy Harrold, and LHCC Board Chair Kent Harrold. want privacy (and) the idea that dad would be moving in with someone else and sharing bathrooms and that sort of thing just (doesn’t) go anymore.” According to the province’s website, one in five Albertans will be over the age of 65 by 2046 totalling more than 1.2 million people, pushing the need for continuing care. The government committed $310 million over three years in Budget 2023 for the multiple grant streams within the Continuing Care Capital Program. LHCC Chief Executive Officer Shahad Bharmal said discussions around replacing the long-term care centre have been ongoing since approximately 2012. In terms of planning, Harrold said that a complete plan still needs to be
put together by their architects, JMAA Architects, and official ground-breaking could happen in early 2025. He added that although the new facility will have a lower capacity, 93 beds instead of the current 105, it will be completely modernized and built to encompass current technology. He said Alberta Health Services has shared some structuring concepts, using their experiences through the COVID pandemic as a guide. “(One possibility is) instead of having a communal dining area, for example, for 75 people or whatever, these (could) be built into pods of 14 (seniors),” said Harrold, adding that modern air circulation will also be worked into the design. Harrold said that during construc-
tion, which is expected to last up to five years, seniors will remain in the current facility while the new facility is being built nearby. Once construction is complete and the seniors and staff are moved, the old building will be demolished. Meanwhile, CEO Bharmal said LHCC is a faith-based hospital and news of the funding is exciting. He said the new facility will help ensure seniors in Lamont will be taken care of for a long time. “Thank God the government came up with a plan. We've (LHCC) been here 110 years (and) I want it to go for another 110 years,” he said. “We need to provide the care to our seniors the way we like it and in the way our religion teaches us to care for our elders with the values we carry with us; the teachings of Jesus Christ (and) Christianity.” Lamont mayor Kirk Perrin echoed Bharmal’s statements. “The Lamont Health Care Centre's $43.8 million grant is not only a significant boost for healthcare services in our town but also contributes to broader regional healthcare improvements,” he said. “The replacement of two wings showcases Lamont's commitment to providing top-notch healthcare facilities for its residents.”
Dow announces massive $11.2. billion expansion in Fort Saskatchewan BY JOHN MATHER Dow Chemical announced Nov. 28, it was proceeding with its $6.5 billion Path2Zero project in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland at its existing Fort Saskatchewan site. The project will be the world’s first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives facility. By the time the project is completed final costs are expected to be in the $11.2 billion neighbourhood.
Promoted as the world’s first netzero emissions ethylene cracker and derivatives site of its kind, the project was first proposed in 2021. Part of the $11.2 billion includes $2.7 billion from partner companies. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Nov. 29, the province will provide a 12 per cent grant as high as $1.8 billion, divided into three rebates over three years of production, through its Alberta Petrochemical Incentive Program (APIP).
“We applaud Dow for sanctioning this significant capital project in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland,” said Mark Plamondon, executive director of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association. “This investment signals that Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is a flagship global destination where companies can achieve both their economic and environmental goals.” It will also be the first to access federal investment tax credits targeted at
carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) and clean hydrogen worth up to $400 million. The project aims to reduce emissions by the equivalent of about one million metric tonnes of CO2 per year using carbon capture and storage, while converting hydrogen to power the site’s furnaces. The company said it would begin construction in 2024. Continued on Page 14
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Christmas celebrations in Bruderheim
Although they were promoted as sleigh rides, due to a lack of snow they quickly became hayrides people took from Walker School to the Bruderheim Agricultural Grounds and back on Dec. 2 during the town’s Christmas in Bruderheim day.
Eleven-year-old Noah who lives just south of Bruderheim got to share her Christmas wishes with Santa Claus during the Christmas in Bruderheim day, Dec. 2. John Mather photo. Left: Allison Radcliffe of Bruderheim gets her face painted by Pamela Borchardt during the Christmas in Bruderheim Day, Dec. 2. John Mather photo
Below: Families gather with popcorn and refreshments for Family Bingo at the Bruderheim Community Hal,l Dec. 2. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
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Opinion COPout28 – an exercise in complete futility! BY JOHN MATHER They call it COP28. I prefer to call it Copout 28. No different from Copout 1 through 27 and it won’t vary much up to Cop135. Let’s put it into perspective. The Conference of Parties is the official name of the acronym first set up by countries who signed on to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1994. The UNFCCC defined human influence on climate as “dangerous” and thus pinned the blame for climate change on people. Nations promised to reduce emissions at COPs for the past 28 years. However, emissions have since risen more than 60 per cent -– even during the Covid lockdowns. The COP conferences are really an exercise in worldwide hypocrisy. How does one expect a conference with 70,000 attendees to reach any meaningful conclusions that could possibly result in reducing man’s impact on the climate. Who are these 70,000 attendees? Well there are government leaders from countries big and small although the three leaders from the world’s largest pollution emitters – China, U.S. and Russian are absent. Now the U.S. did send Kamala Harris, but really as one of the weakest vice presidents in U.S. history, representing one of the weakest presidents in U.S. history that doesn’t amount to a hill of beans. Alberta sent our Premier Danielle Smith, along with Rebecca Shultz and other officials to present Alberta’s case as a sustainable fossil energy producer. Canada sent Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, who is opposed to anything Alberta might have to present. So this in-country drama will get to play out out on the world stage in Dubai. I expect Smith will have the more sympathetic ear for her case among the Arabian hosts and oil producing countries Now since the purpose of COP28, like its predecessors, is to reduce the worldwide carbon footprint, let see how those 70,000 delegates arrived at the conference.
CONTINUED Why by private or commercial jets of course. Now did any of those jets use Richard Branson’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel, a combination of plant sugars and waste fats. He had a Boeing 787 fly from London to New York last week using such fuel. But did anyone use it to fly to Dubai for COP28. Not that I have been able to find out. And don’t worry about air conditioning keeping those wealthy delegates cool in the Arabian heat leaving a large sized carbon footprint. Believe me, the delegates don’t. One of the best descriptions of 70,000 attendees at COP28, an ever increasing number since the first one attracted roughly 5,000 delegates, was, “if one wanted to be nit-picky about it, one could argue that 70,000 people riding airplanes to an oil country on the Arabian Peninsula to talk about climate change feels a bit like staging an AA meeting in a
Fort Lauderdale nightclub during Spring Break. You risk losing sight of the purpose.” This quote in a Bloomberg report on the two-week conference accurately points out “the expanding crowd risks overshadowing the purpose and turning the meeting into another celebrity-studded gathering of rich people.” Will they ever hold a COP (pick a number) conference in Tuktoyaktuk? Funny, they always seem to be in warm, sunny places. And when you have delegates such as Calgary left wing NDP supporting Dr. Joe Vipond representing a group urging delegates to “land an agreement to phase out fossil fuels. Big Oil and Finance are stalling action and promoting dangerous distractions that put indigenous communities at further risk (like carbon capture and carbon markets) and what Canadian premiers with little interest in taking climate action are doing at COP.” Dutifully donning his mask – the only one on the panel to do so – Vipond
blamed Alberta and the UCP government for causing Canada to miss its emissions reduction targets under the Paris Accord. He is such a great representative of our province on the world stage! But again it points out the hopelessness of this Woodstock of climate conferences, this bun toss to surpass all previous bun tosses. But somehow out of it all, even though some say there are too many pro oil and gas lobbyists at the conference, – we never hear if there are too many anti oil and gas lobbyists at the conference. A great proclamation will be reached and then issued, even though it will never be achieved. In this world of zoom meetings why don’t they just call it in? Because it’s in a warm, sunny location a few weeks before Christmas so all these elite, power mucking people can work on their seasonal tans!
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 5 to hear the carols, and to admire the period costumes. I wondered if the scarier characters and scenes were traumatizing to the youngest audience members but I suppose their parents would deal with that. These small doses of Christmas are helping me get in the mood. But ultimately, my over-arching goal is to get through December with grace and my sense of humour and sanity intact. Totally doable from where I sit.
FROM WHERE I SIT: Totally do-able
BY HAZEL ANAKA When you have a YouTube channel that has been showing Christmas how-to videos since October, it’s easy to start feeling all Christmas-ed out by early December. I’ve been surrounded by supplies and projects for so long, I had little room to move around in my space. This past weekend, I began the onerous job of slowly and deliberately sorting, organizing, and packaging up my Christmas craft supplies for another year. I’ve been asked to be a Canadian contact point for an online Christmas collaboration next June/July so the totes aren’t going too far away. I was also in pjs all day simultaneously babying myself because of a horrendous cold sore and bidding on online auction items. This was by far the worst cold sore I’ve ever had so I’ve sought to educate myself
a bit more. For me years can go by without a flare up but when I get that telltale tingling in my lip, I know it going to be hellish for a week or two. Here’s the reader’s digest version of what you need to know and do. Cold sores typically appear on the edge of a lip or around the nose. There are caused by the herpes virus and are contagious. There may be headache, pain, and fever associated with them (hence the alternate name fever blisters). Kissing, sharing food utensils, drinks, razors, and towels is a no-no. Treatment, whether it’s a prescription Vovirax cream or an oral medication should begin at the first tingling. The trigger causes are fatigue, stress, too much sun or wind, fever, or hormonal changes. The next morning my lip was so swollen it looked like I was on the losing end of a boxing match. It was also difficult to chew or swallow--almost like when the dentist freezes your face and the dribbling begins. When I had no choice but leave the house the following day, I wore a mask just to avoid scaring the unsuspecting
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Kids Christmas store a hit at Lamont Light Up event BY JANA SEMENIUK While the town of Lamont saw a full afternoon of captivating events during the annual Lamont Christmas Light Up Nov. 25, only one place in town was catering exclusively to children; The Just for Kids Christmas Store. Parents were politely asked to remain outside of the hall as their children were escorted inside to do their Christmas shopping. Dozens of items were displayed for sale between $1 and $10, complete with complimentary gift wrapping to keep the treasures hidden from prying eyes until Christmas. Lamont Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Dawn Neilson said the rationale for the Kids Christmas store was simple. “Parents can't know what the kids are buying. That's the whole fun of it. Because how do kids get presents for the parents without their parents knowing?” she said. Neilson said the kids store had great support
from the community. “We got some great feedback from the community (and) we've had people come and (donate items),” she said. “We had a couple of the businesses (lend) us their baskets for shopping, too.” Neilson said some of donated items included paintings that were hand-painted by a St. Michael artist, homemade jewelry and brandnew kitchen items. Neilson said she was keeping notes as to what worked and what didn’t, hoping to incorporate necessary changes to next year’s kids’ market. She added that all of the money raised will go to the local food bank. “I think it’s good for families because kids love to give their families presents,” she said. Meanwhile, several other activities during the Light Up event included various bake sales, music with a festival of trees, kid’s winter carnival at the public library and cookie decorating at the Robert A. Mitchell Fire Station.
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At least 200 people took advantage of an opportunity for holiday shopping at the Christmas in the Country Christmas market Dec.3 at the St. Michael Hall. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
St. Michael Christmas Market sold out - attracting over 200 BY JANA SEMENIUK There was something for everyone at the St. Michael Christmas in the Country Christmas market Dec. 2. The annual event, which attracted more than 200 people, was organized through a partnership between the St. Michael Agricultural Society and the Chipman 4-H Club. Crystal McCullough, Project Leader for 4-H, said the vendor tables were sold out almost as soon as the event was
announced. “If people want to be a vendor at this they have to get in quick,” she said. “I have 36 tables here and they were sold out. I had to sell the stage to the painting fireman because there were so many people.” Early Christmas shoppers had several different products to choose from including finely hand-made crochet animals, colourful beaded jewelry, children’s toys, hand-made Christmas knick knacks and wood-
en items in addition to Ukrainian food which partially sold out two hours into the event. McCullough said traffic was steady during the market which also included fundraising for the foodbank in addition to the 4H Club. “We had about 100 pounds of food collected for the foodbank plus a check donation,” she said, adding that she did not know the amount of the check donation. “The 4-H Club raised $279.25 at our cookie table.”
Worksop to re-address land use bylaw in Lamont County set BY JOHN MATHER Lamont County council set Feb 5 and 6 for a workshop to discuss the concerns raised by ratepayers during the public meeting, held Aug. 15, on the proposed land use bylaw and municipal development plan. CAO Peter Tarnawsky suggested January 29 and 30, with optional dates being January 16 and 17 or Feb 22 and 23. He added there was a conflict between the annual general meeting of the provincial Alberta Agricultural Services Board in Lethbridge and the January 23 council meeting, which made scheduling the workshop somewhat difficult. He said it ran from January 22-25 and he had heard there were councillors interested in attending the conference. Councillor Roy Anaka pointed out the seed processors have a meeting Jan. 16. which would make that date unworkable.
Reeve David Diduck asked if Feb. 5 and 6 would work. Councillor Neil Woitas agreed, wondering what was the matter with having the workshop in
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MP upset with Liberal Canadian Ukrainian Free Trade revisions BY JOHN MATHER Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs is upset with the Liberal performance after a motion she cosponsored with fellow Conservative MP Kyle Seeback to expand the scope of the review of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement to allow for increased munition sales to aid in the country’s fight with Russia. The motion was introduced in the House of Commons by MP Garnet
Genuis but was soundly defeated by the Liberals supported by the NDP and Bloc Quebecois. “The Conservatives just demonstrated just how dumb they can be. They tried to move a unanimous motion to, in essence, kill the free trade agreement completely,” said Kevin Lamoureux, parliamentary secretary to the leader of the government in the House. Well that got Stubbs’ ire up.
Part of the revised Free Trade Agreement adds a clause that Ukraine must put a carbon tax in place. The specific point of contention in this new trade deal – an upgrade to the original negotiated under Stephen Harper’s government and signed in 2016 – includes a commitment by both parties to “cooperate bilaterally and in international forums to address matters of mutual interest, as appropriate, to: … promote carbon pricing and
International space station will become home for six months to astronaut from Two Hills Former Two Hills area resident and current Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, 41, was selected by the Canadian Space Agency in 2017 during an astronaut recruitment campaign. On Nov. 22, Kutryk learned he will be headed to the International Space Station for a sixmonth mission, making him the fourth Canadian astronaut to serve a longduration mission on the station and the first Canadian Space Agency astronaut to be part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. In all, nine Canadians have flown to space on 17 missions. According to reports, Kutryk said he feels lucky for the opportunity. “I feel very, very lucky,” he said. “That space station is a marvel of human engineering and persistence and it’s going to be my home for a very long time.” Kutryk was born in Fort Saskatchewan in 1982 and grew up with his family, including three other siblings, on a cattle farm near the Two Hills area. In a promotional video, Kutryk said he was always fascinated with outer space and science. “As a child I dreamed of being an astronaut, but as a goal, it felt like something that was maybe too hard, impossibly difficult,” he said. “However, I was very interested in space explo-
Joshua Kutryk ration still, and in school, I loved math, I loved physics and I loved science.” Kutryk spent time in the Cadet program as a teenager, and joined the Canadian Armed Forces when he turned 18. After studying mechanical engineering and becoming a fighter pilot, Kutryk saw an opportunity he couldn’t pass up in 2008; the Canadian Space Agency was looking for new astronauts. While Kutryk was one of 16 final candidates, he was ultimately not chosen. The experience devastated him, but did not discourage him. “That was difficult to accept, but the things I moved on to, in hindsight, I think that they only helped prepare me even more to eventually try out again,” he said. “I had to be patient, and I had to study more, and I had to work even harder.” And he did. Kutryk earned a few master’s degrees, including one in space studies, while also
taking part in several different international missions as a fighter pilot. Then, in 2016, the opportunity Kutryk was waiting for; the Canadian Space Agency was once again looking for astronauts. Kutryk said the intense process lasted a year. “We were pushed to our absolute limits,” he said in the video. “In the end, Jenni (Gibbons) and I were selected.” While Kutryk was thrilled with the outcome, he had one regret. “My father is the one who gave me my determination and my love for exploration. Sadly, he passed away about a year before I was selected as an astronaut,” said Kutryk. “I believe today that he would have been very proud of me.” Meanwhile, in his promotional video, Kutryk said he believes the International Space Station missions are important for the future. “It’s important for Canada to participate in these missions. The studies we conduct there are furthering our knowledge in the medical field and are helping us to better understand our own home, planet Earth,” he said. “It's a stepping-stone for future missions to the Moon, and someday, all the way to Mars.” According to reports, the mission is scheduled to possibly take place in early 2025.
measures to mitigate carbon leakage risks.” “What’s important for all Canadians and especially the people of Lakeland is the government is rationalizing this inclusion and suggesting we are misrepresenting the bill,” said Stubbs. “That’s not true because in Section 13 it does talk of adopting and promoting carbon taxes. “This is the first trade agreement which Canada has made and demanded this insertion,” she stated. “It was the Conservatives who first implemented a free trade agreement with Ukraine and that’s why we oppose the inclusion of the carbon tax clause.” She said we shouldn’t be telling another country how to manage their environmental issues. “When we first put the
agreement in place it was economically and fiscally focussed,” she said. “It ensured Canadian jobs, Canadian supply chains and Canadian businesses all provide technology to Ukraine and would be an economical benefit to both countries.” “What we’re saying now is Ukrainian needs weapons and fiscal and technical support to rebuild their economy,” she added. “By blocking our motion those who opposed it are opposing the concept of weapons built by Canadian manufacturers creating Canadian jobs and technology and training that we are promoting to help Ukraine defeat Putin. “They also need abundant non-stop energy supplies and we’ve been promoting LNG supplies to Europe to reduce dependancy on Putin’s control of Europe’s ener-
gy needs. And Trudeau said there was no business case for it.” She said the Liberals were promoting their ideological policies on Ukraine while the Conservatives were saying that’s not necessary in a free trade agreement and especially not needed in Ukraine’s current situation. When asked if the Liberals might try to force environmental conditions on other future free trade agreements, Stubbs said it was posing the risk of precedent. “They may try to force this sort of clause in other free trade agreement,” she said. “Would it act as a deterrent to enter into an agreement with other free and democratic countries? That’s a very big risk to take.”
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Andrew drops water and garbage pickup rates unanimously BY JANA SEMENIUK The Andrew village council voted to cut their water rate in half, while also dropping their garbage pickup rate for county residents by just over 40 percent during their Nov. 22 council meeting. The rates were increased in May under the advisement of former Chief Administrative Officer Tim Melnyk. Village mayor Barry Goertz explained that information gathered for the previous increase was incorrect. “The number, when we created this bylaw, was due, unfortunately, to some inaccurate costs given to us,” he said during the meeting. “I'm not going to get into all the wording and whatnot, just know that it was wrong (and) we've identified it's wrong.”
Goertz said the current county resident garbage pickup flat rate of $50 will be brought down to $29.45, and the current water rate charge of $6.75 will be brought down to $3.75. Additionally, Goertz said the charge at the bulk water station will also come down. “(For) the bulk water station, last year's cost was moved to $7.75 a cube (and) the recommendation is to bring it down to $4.50,” he said. “That will keep us consistent with the other truck fills in the area (such as) Hilliard, Lamont, Mundare and so forth. We're not the highest (but) we're not the lowest.” Additionally, Goertz recommended that residents be refunded the difference in the charges for the months of June
and July, while depositing the additional funds from Aug.- Nov. into a water reserve account and use it to offset costs to upgrade the water station. “We need to invest this money back into the village. Right off the bat, we're looking at (a) grant to upgrade the water station (the water filtration),” he said. “From the computer inside of it, there's no backup power, so we need to invest in that side of it. If we can get a grant, we're going to have to offset that grant was some funds. So we can use that money for that.” The new utility rate bylaw proceeded unanimously through three readings, while the motion to move any additional funds into a reserve account was also
carried. Goertz said the new utility rate bylaw went into effect Dec. 1. The new utility rate bylaw proceeded unani-
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16-year-old Mundare saddle bronc rider competing in Las Vegas Junior World Finals BY JANA SEMENIUK Earlier this month, 16year-old Mundare junior saddle bronc rider, Cooper McNiven, received an email that made his day. McNiven was notified he would be one of only four contestants from
Canada competing in the saddle bronc category of the Junior World Finals competition in Las Vegas Dec. 7-11. “It was a pretty big moment,” said McNiven. “I was quite stoked.” Brent Anderson, principal at Holden Rural
Academy where McNiven attends school, was also pretty stoked. He received a letter from the Junior Roughstock Association in Arizona notifying him of what McNiven achieved. “Any school I’ve been
Mundare resident Cooper McNiven, 16, riding saddle bronc during the Rimbey High School Rodeo Sept. 30. McNiven recently became one of only four Canadian junior saddle bronc riders to qualify to compete at the Junior World Finals competition in Las Vegas next month. Photo: Joane McNiven.
in we’ve never had a student qualify to compete in this. Members of our area have competed in the CFR (Canadian Finals Rodeo) but none, to my knowledge, have ever competed (in the junior world finals). This is huge,” said Anderson. “We are extremely thrilled for him. He is one of only four junior saddle bronc riders in all of Canada who get to go.” McNiven’s mom, Joanne, said McNiven earned his spot after competing in several different rodeos through the Crooked Horn Junior Rodeo association (CHJRA). “They take the top two from each, like saddle bronc and bareback and the top two kids on that qualify to go to the Vegas finals,” she said. McNiven said he started riding early in life, climbing aboard his first steer at the age of six. “My uncle asked if I wanted to go get on (a
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(online video copies of) every single ride. (His grandfather) makes sure he goes over them with a fine-tooth comb and points out what he's doing right and wrong. He's a pretty good coach,” she said. Joanne added that rodeos can get expensive and is grateful for a sponsorship by family friend Brian Pope with Pope Oilfield Consultants. “Brian loves to see Cooper’s enthusiasm and talent. He is a big supporter and comes to as many rodeos as he can to watch him,” she said. In terms of the future, McNiven said he sees himself competing on the world stage and knows exactly how to get there. “I think one of my main goals is to make the NFR the National Finals Rodeo,” he said. “(It will take) a good mindset and keeping up with the all of the hard work.”
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Major investment in Heartland, surplus grows to $5.5 billion - MLA Last week, I was proud to join the Premier and a number of Ministers in our constituency of Fort SaskatchewanVegreville, as we proudly announced Dow Chemical’s selection of Fort Saskatchewan as the site for the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives facility. This $11.5 billion project represents the largest private sector investment in our province over the past 15 years, and will provide around 8,000 construction jobs, and 400-500 permanent jobs once operational. Construction on the first phase is expected to begin in 2027. Our government’s initiatives, like the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program, the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation, and our investment concierge services, have played a critical role in securing this investment. This monumental project underscores the confidence multinational corporations like Dow have in Alberta and affirms our status as the premier destination for investment and business operations in North America. I am so proud to have successfully brought this incredible project to our constituency and will continue to stand up for
jobs for every Albertan. Also this past week, we received the MidYear Fiscal Update from Finance Minister Nate Horner. I am pleased to share that Alberta continues to lead the nation in economic growth, and is forecasting a surplus of $5.5 billion in 2023-24, an increase of $3.2 billion from 2023 budget. The province’s fiscal outlook continued to improve in the second quarter of 202324, boosted by strong bitumen royalties and higher income tax revenues. The government also continues to reduce the province’s debt burden and will pay down a forecasted $3.2 billion in debt this fiscal year. Our government’s pro-growth, pro-business policies are working, and our responsible approach to government spending is ensuring that Albertans aren’t saddled with the weight of government debt. Alberta’s non-profit and voluntary sector contributes to the wellbeing of communities and improves the lives of Albertans. To further support non-profits, organizations can launch campaigns on the Crowdfunding Alberta platform to boost their fundraising efforts during the giving season and receive up to $5,000 annually in government match-funding. For more information, please
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Continued from Front Capacity additions are expected to come online in phases, with the first phase starting up in 2027, adding approximately 1,285 KTA of ethylene and polyethylene capacity, and the second phase starting up in 2029, adding an additional approximately 600 KTA of capacity. It is expected to
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The County of Lamont Food Bank is accepting Christmas Hamper Requests from Nov 13th to Dec 8th. Please call (780) 619-6955 and leave a message to request a hamper. Hamper Date: Sunday, December 17.
Unpaid 2023 tax penalty REMINDER An additional 10% penalty is applied for Lamont County taxes not paid by December 31. If you have unpaid taxes, from 2023 and earlier, please contact us to arrange payment before this deadline. Business License Renewals: If you have a Lamont County Business License, this also needs to be renewed for 2024 (lamontcounty.ca/departments/ planning-development/business-licence). (VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming or call 780-895-2233 for info. or Darlene.o@lamontcounty.ca / registration). Some of the current CALC, FCSS and KFRN PROGRAMS include: 780-895-2233 x226 for more info.
1. Parents and Tots (Andrew, Lamont & Bruderheim weekly). 2. Grief Support Group (bi-weekly). 3. CALC: Digital Skills Workshops (Andrew), Creating Family Connections and CALC Kitchens: For more information contact Cheryl B. at 780-895-233 x233. 4. Youth Centre (Chipman and Bruderheim, weekly). 5. FLEX for Boys and True2U for Girls (weekly). 6. Connecting Generations: December 21 event. 7. Cooking With Your Littles: Chipman & Lamont. 8. Grace in Progress (self-care for parents of children 0-18). 9. Family Fun Night (Lamont) – Dec. 19. Lamont County Community Adult Learning Council programs are posted at: lamontcountyadultlearns.com. com . co
Community Services: Serving Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman Access current monthly services & programs information for FCSS, CALC and KFRN on each of the services’ Facebook pages: FCSSlamontcountyregion|LamontCountyAdultLearns |groups/1922602184662497, or scan the QR code:
For more information, scan the QR code or visit lamontcounty.ca/community-programming. | Contact CALC, FCSS or KFRN at: 1-877-895-2233 | 5303-50 Ave. Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 |
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Registration Renewal Reminder If your last name or company begins with the letters Me, O and W; remember to get your registration renewed before the end of December! alberta.ca/vehicle-registration-expiry-date-chart.aspx This messagee is brought to you by the Elk Island Traffic Safety Partners Partners. Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online n at: www.lamontcounty.ca/communications (for those wanting to view the weekly submission o as full-sized PDF and to access hyperlinks).
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Next Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meeting
The next ASB meeting is scheduled for December 13, at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link): lamontcounty.ca/departments/ agricultural-services/agendas-minutes-asb. To present or speak at a meeting, please contact Agricultural Services.
Tax Reminders (TIPP program) TIPP Program Lamont County offers taxpayers the ability to pay their property taxes in monthly installmentss by pre-authorized withdrawals from their bank account, rather than in one single payment. Applications must be received before Dec. 31 for the next tax year. See lamontcounty.ca/financial-services/ property-taxes to sign up for the tax installment payment plan for 2024. Winter (snow), will be coming soon. Be prepared with the following reminders:
Feed Quality, Testing and Analysis – Alternative Feed Supplies
No When Trespassing on Farmers’ Fields. looking at all alternatives for feed supplies, feed testing is always a good option to explore to ensure animal Private Removal - Reminder health and welfare. A visualSnow assessment may not be enough(Fees to assess As a reminder, peraccurate Bylaw 857.22 and Charges Bylaw – quality & may lead to costly alternatives lamontcounty.ca/financial-services) the costs related to private snow removal are: to maintain health. Regular $125/each flag& (per snowfall) VisitFlags Feed–Quality, Testing Analysis for Beef Cattle BeefResearch.ca for details Medical Flags – $100/year (a doctor’s letter is required) on testing & tools.
Senior (65+) Flags – $200/year Grain Producer Survey Flags can be purchased at the Lamont County Administration Building. Call 780TheifUniversity of Alberta is asking 895-2233, you have any questions. grain producers across the Prairies to assist with a survey on the adoption of winter wheat and ultra-early seeding of spring wheat.
Roadside Mulching – November through March CAUTION: Roadside Mulching. Agricultural Services is working on roadside mulching from now to the end of March. Signs are posted to enforce temporary road closures while they work. Watch for flying debris and obey signs. If you enter a closed area, the County will NOT be at fault for any damage to vehicles.
Learn more and participate at: https://forms.gle.LkN0QwSBMjehAWezx8, or see lamontcounty.ca/agservices for more details about the study. Assessment Inspections Lamont County’s assessor (Accurate Assessment Group Ltd.) is starting inspections during September in Range 18 and TWP58 in Range 19. He (Kris) will be driving a white GMC truck with Lamont County branding.
ASSESSMENT INSPECTIONS – into December Lamont County's assessor (Accurate Assessment Group Ltd.) is continuing annual inspections during the months of October to December. These inspections are for new construction, unfinished construction from past permits, and status changes (farm versus non-farm). He (Sean) will be driving a white 2018 GMC truck with Lamont County logos on both doors.
Next Council Meetings (September 12) Next Lamont CountyatCouncil (Dec. 12) to attend at the Lamont County Administration The next Regular Council Meeting is on Tuesday, September 12, starting 9:00 a.m.Meeting The public is welcome
The nextor Regular Council Meeting is onTeams Tuesday, December 12, starting at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend the Lamont County Administration Building virtually through Microsoft (link): lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes (accessible via theatLamont County website—or sign Building or virtually through and Microsoft Teams lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes. up for meeting notifications to receive the(link): meeting agendas). If you would like to present or speak at a meeting, please contact Legislative Services.