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MP Stubbs targeted with toxic workplace allegations Popular MP claims she is another victim of leader O’Toole’s revenge tactics after calling for an early leadership review BY JOHN MATHER Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs finds herself in hot water after Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has asked for a House of Commons probe into reports she had staff members paint a room in her Lakeland riding home. There are also allegations of workplace harassment in Stubbs’ office. O’Toole’s office went to both the Commons human-resources office and the Commons administration office on Friday after The Globe and Mail inquired about the large turnover among Ms. Stubbs’s staff. This included two aides who said they went on mental-health sick-leave after experiencing verbal abuse and workplace harassment. Stubbs has denied the allegations of abusive behaviour, saying she is a victim of retaliation for being one of the dissidents in the Conservative caucus calling for an early review of Mr. O’Toole’s leadership. Stubbs acknowledged that staff painted her bedroom, but she said she considered it a gift, and that she was surprised to return home to the freshly painted room. “The painting of the house was a wonderful surprise that I didn’t know about. It was a wonderful gift of kindness from staff members,” Ms. Stubbs said. “I never asked or directed staff to paint my bedroom.” House of Commons rules do not allow MPs to use parliamentary and constituency employees to perform
personal chores, private business or errands unrelated to an MP’s duties. Stubbs was among a handful of MPs who were recently stripped of their shadow cabinet roles for their criticism of Mr. O’Toole’s performance during the summer election. She wanted the party to vote on O’Toole’s future as party leader within six months rather than wait until the 2023 party convention when a leadership review has to be held. “Our party has a rule in place in our constitution that our members must have the opportunity to Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs vote on a leadership review after a loss in a tion in the shadow cabinet, which ultigeneral election,” she said shortly after mately did happen. the Sept. 18 federal election. “It could affect that but here is what I “We just lost the general election… have done since I was elected in 2015. I we fell back in every single metric, in reflect the majority view of the people I every single measure since 2019 and represent,” she said. “And from what that’s a fact.” I’ve heard from the people I represent She said the results aren’t in dispute, since Sept. 18, is that they are unsettled so the party should figure out a way for from the results of this election cammembers to have a review of leader- paign. They are frustrated about some ship in a timeframe when members are waffling that happened, some reversals still thinking about the outcome of the of positions. I was nominated as a election. Conservative candidate and elected She admitted at the time her com- three times. I am running on ments could result in her losing a posi- Conservative principles based on our
members' policies.” Late in the afternoon of Dec. 6, several Conservatives came to Stubbs' defence. Former cabinet minister Gerry Ritz tweeted out “Shannon is a great MP.” Gregory Loerts, who works in Stubbs’ Ottawa office, tweeted, Stubbs is “wonderful to know personally. “The work has been challenging, but extremely rewarding.” Stubbs has won her riding for the Conservatives by huge margins in the past three elections. Alissa Golob, co-founder of antiabortion organization RightNow, which has been fiercely critical of O’Toole walking back promises he made to protect the conscience rights of health-care professionals, tweeted Dec. 6 that the leader was embarking on a “witch hunt.” Stubbs’ office did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but she stated the house-painting was a gift. She denied any wrongdoing, saying she felt targeted for calling for a review of O’Toole’s leadership. Other competitors for Tory leadership have also been cast aside. Derek Sloan was ejected from caucus over “destructive behaviour.” Leslyn Lewis was cut out of his shadow cabinet. Pierre Piolievre, was demoted and later re-assigned the position of Shadow Finance Minister. Only a few weeks ago, another dessenting Conservative Denise Batters was ousted from caucus.
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Kowal runs Stuff a Limo campaign for third year BY JOHN MATHER Jason Kowal is extremely pleased with the way the third instalment of Stuff a Limo is going this year. “A lot of people now
know I do this every year so some are sending etransfers,” he said. “Then I’ll go out and support our local Mundare businesses and buy dry goods for the
campaign.” The farthest he has received an e-transfer, he said, is from Chicago. Most of them come from people he knows who live in Edmonton.
But local residents are calling him daily with goods to put in the limo. The Stuff a Limo campaign began Dec. 1. The Vegreville and Lamont County Food Banks are
the beneficiaries of the campaign. Individuals or businesses wishing to donate can drop off at Kowal Realty office in Mundare or text/call Jason at 780-
818-6010 to arrange for pickup. Kowal adds he will accept donations until the end of 2021.
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Opinion Still a need for the oil and gas industry BY JOHN MATHER So it seems that as Christmas rolls closer and closer, there is some goodwill and maybe even a little common sense on the horizon when it comes to divesting the world as we know it of the oil and gas industry. Firstly, a report from Bloomberg News late last week indicates Japan is moving to further support investment in the oil and gas industry despite signing on to the combat climate change proclamations at the Cop26 environmental summit in Glasgow last month. Apparently Japanese trading houses, refiners and utilities are being urged to slow down their move away from fossil fuel. Japan, totally dependent on foreign fuel supplies, is concerned about the long-term supply of traditional fuels as the world moves away from them. It wants to avoid potential shortages of fuel during the winter and during future cold spells. The report indicated Japan is thinking about how to prepare for the future without oil and gas, because it doesn’t have a lot of space for wind farms or solar farms and after an earthquake damaged the Fukushima Nuclear Reactor several years ago, the population is rather timid about encouraging further nuclear development. In another interesting development, Blacklock’s Report states the Federal Industry Department has said while the Liberals plan to convert the Federal government fleet to all electric vehicles, it isn’t practical. “While an accelerated plan to shift entirely to green energy net-zero emissions is appealing, it is not realistic at this time for the majority of (the department’s) fleet for the following reasons: Advancement in the automotive technology is not readily available for all operational requirements; restrictive range capabilities and lack of access to public charging infrastructure in most of Canada remains a challenge; and lack of access to repair networks,” said the briefing note. CONTINUED
CONTINUED The industry department operates 254 vehicles, including 89 pickup trucks, 55 vans 30 SUVs. Most staff assigned departmentissue vehicles “require the use of speciallyequipped SUVs, fullsize pickups and medium or heavy-duty trucks,” wrote staff Using electric vehicles was not plausible, said
the briefing note. “Operational requirements, for example, size of vehicles, restrictive range capabilities and safety features, are not entirely met by net zeroemission vehicles,” said the memo. “Green technology is not readily available.” Managers complained there are no public charging stations “in most of Canada” and few garages that can
repair electrics. Now, will Trudeau and his cabinet listen when the bureaucrats say it can’t be done, or will he continue on his mission of the great reset to end Canada’s reliance on oil and gas, or will he set the brakes knowing the technology of wind and solar have not advanced far enough yet to eliminate fossil fuel dependance?
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FROM WHERE I SIT: I Hope You Have a Reason
BY HAZEL ANAKA On Saturday night, we had occasion to go out to a ‘fancy’ event for the first time in nearly two years. We were at a hall in Edmonton to support UCC-APC (Ukrainian Canadian CongressAlberta Provincial Council) and help Radomir Bilash celebrate. In the spring, I was approached by the Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society to write a letter of support. They were nominating Radomir for a Hetman Award for his body of work under a new category called Professional Achievement. I was happy to oblige on behalf of myself and Babas and Borshch. My very first contact with Radomir was in the late 70s as Lillian Semeniuk and I spearheaded the writing of Dreams and Destinies,
Andrew’s history book. (FYI a searchable digitized copy of it is now available on Lamont County’s website if you weren’t lucky enough to buy the real thing in 1980). Radomir then and now was an expert on Ukrainians in Canada and served as a resource to our book project. Fast forward a few decades. More recently, people might have seen what I called his Spring Roadshow. He traveled to libraries in east central Alberta giving talks about Ukrainian settlement and asking for nominations to the Alberta-Ukraine Genealogical Project. After his 2013 presentation at the Andrew Public Library as I helped carry his stuff to the van, I told him Lamont County was supporting the notion of a Ukrainian festival called Babas & Borshch. Virtually from that moment on, he was on board. In a sense, what better place in the world to host a Ukrainian festival than the ‘cradle of Ukrainian settlement in Canada’? Over the life of the Festival, Radomir has advised, urged, cajoled,
and insisted that we remain ‘culturally accurate’ in whatever we do… from the spelling of borshch to our logo to the information we share through print and presentation. You may have taken part in some of the hands-on workshops he led: It’s Not Sauerkraut, it’s Kapusta; the making of potato pancakes or beet and horseradish relish and others. He’s translated, he’s proofread, he’s written, he’s taught. He’s helped build connections by sharing contacts. For him, a decades long dream was fulfilled when Lamont County signed a Twinning Agreement with Nebykiv, Ukraine on September 7, 2021. In a sense, history had come full circle 130 years later. And that’s just what he did for us. Obviously, the recognition of his professional contribution is well-deserved. “Every Hetman recipient was honoured symbolically in the name of Ukraine’s Hetman. Traditionally, they were outstanding leaders who fought for generations for their country’s cultural preservation and independ-
Minor hockey: Bruderheim U11’s Keegan Ellis has nine point game in win over Veg KERRY ANDERSON These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries). Bruderheim U11 (3-42) split a pair of games over the weekend. On Saturday at Lamont Arena, Bruderheim beat Vegreville 13-8. The teams combined to split 10 goals in the first period alone and Keegan Ellis had a nine-point game (4g 5a). Declan Morgan (5g 1a) and Madden Cossey (4g 2a) both had six points. Picking up assists were; Sawyer Hanson, Austin Klita, Jace Zanatta, Wyatt Dalziel, and Zachary Vandelannoite. Zachary Vandelannoite got the win in goal. On Sunday, Bashaw travelled to Bruderheim Arena and
skated away with an 8-2 win over the home team. Bruderheim had a 2-1 lead early in the middle frame after goals by Madden Cossey and Declan Morgan. Keegan Ellis and Madden Cossey picked up assists. Lamont U15 (6-2-0) split two games over the weekend. On Friday at Lamont Arena, Athabasca scored two third period goals to beat the home team 2-1. Rowan Young connected for Lamont, with Kyran Belcourt picking up an assist. On Saturday at Onoway, Lamont beat the home team 9-3 led by Rowan Young’s hat trick. Also getting goals were; Xavier Storr (1g 1a), William Furey (1g 1a), Reid Chudyk, Ashton Strickland, Andrew Svitich, and Alexis Lewis. Assists went to; Ashlynn Dickinson (2a), Camerson Olechow, and Kayden Winslow. Sandy
McDonald got the win in goal. Dylan Onushko (1g 3a) and Jacob Shiach (1g 6a) are playing for Fort Sask. AA Midgets. If a parent can send me a web address for game results, that would be great. kamcjm@gmail.com Thank you. Ryan Carstairs picked up an assist in his Fort Sask. Rangers 6-4 loss to Steel Kings on Saturday in U13 AA action. Davin Codd picked up an assist, and Jackson Gates (1g 1a) got two points in the Strathcona Warriors AA U18 7-2 win over Fort Sask. on Saturday. On Friday, Mundare’s Brandon Kowal picked up two assists in his Fort. Sask. AAA U18 Rangers 7-4 win over Red Deer in Alberta Elite Hockey League action.
ence.” But let’s circle back to my opening sentence. We were never social butterflies and COVID managed to bring every activity to a grinding halt. This was the first time in nearly two years that I put on foundation. Skin that can’t breathe because of makeup and a mask isn’t likely to be happy. Who knew you had to select your earrings based on whether or not they were at risk of coming out because of your mask’s elastic? Producing a scannable QR code and driver’s
license for ID is now required if you expect entry almost anywhere. Remember the quaint concept of a coat check? You entrust your mink stole or cashmere overcoat to some smiling strangers in exchange for a few bucks’ worth of security. I got reacquainted with Joe Synyshyn who catered Zabava banquets for us a couple of times in Andrew. The appetizing scent of the meal filled the room as opening remarks were made. Every single item from plate to cutlery was
handed to you in the buffet line. Overly large portions were placed on said plate. Greetings; award presentations by category; a silent auction; and dance performances by Cheremosh, Vohon, Dunai; and post-event photo ops broke the evening program into manageable chunks. And then it was time to go home. I hope that very soon you have a reason to go out and celebrate something, to select the right earrings, to flash your QR code, to break bread with friends, and to feel somewhat normal again, from where I sit.
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PROPERTIES LAMONT COUNTY
• W4-18-53-11-NE 160 acres pasture on RR 181 between TWP RD 530 and 532 Price: $250,000 • W4-18-53-11-SE 159.88 acres pasture on RR 181 between TWP RD 530 and 532 Price: $250,000 • W4-18-54-18-NW 2 parcel farm 158.48 acres 130 ± acres of grain cultivation 3 bedroom house. Property has gas, power, well, septic with aerial discharge, Dug out and a shop Price: $850,000
BRUDERHEIM U7S IN TOFIELD Jake (left) takes a shot while falling, and Alex takes off with the puck in a Bruderheim U7 game at Tofield over the weekend. Moush John photos, Tofield Mercury
ASB wants fate of emergency livestock trailer brought to council BY JOHN MATHER Agricultural Fieldman Terry Eleniak reported to the board Dec. 2, that he had been trying to get the trailer moved into the former Elk Island School Building on public works land, which was purchased by the County last year. “I’ve been trying to get the trailer in the building and we tried to put it in there and one of the other departments said it wouldn’t allow them to utilize the building the way they would like. “I’ve also been informed the building is being transformed to parts storage for public works.” He said he had done some measuring and while it would have been a tight fit the trailer would have fit into a back corner of the building. When the unit was originally acquired by the County through provincial grants which would allow it to be utilized beyond Lamont’s borders. It, at the time of purchase in 2014, it was one of 16 such trailers across Alberta. The unit had been stored in Bruderheim Fire Hall for the first several years. Agricultural Services Board chair Neil Woitas said it had been an ongoing issue of the trailer sitting outside for sometime. “I don’t know the last time anyone checked the inside of the trailer, but if
there’s an emergency I wonder if the equipment in it will start.” He wondered whether they should remove the equipment from the trailer and then use the trailer for other purposes, but “just having it sitting outside is a problem.” Eleniak suggested he didn’t think the board could either dispose of the trailer or use it for other purposes because provincial money had been used to assist in its purchase. “It needs to go under a fabric tarp or shelter, but we need to find a location to store it,” he said. “If it stays outside it will start to degrade.” Councillor Daniel Warawa said he hadn’t heard of the storage building being used for public works parts. “I don’t think that came to council,” he said. Both Warawa and Woitas agreed the trailer needed to be stored inside just because there is fuel stored in the trailer. “It can’t fluctuate between 40 above to 40 below over the year,” said Woitas. Reeve David Diduck stated he was concerned. “Originally it was to be stored in Bruderheim but apparently it was displaced for something else. But it’s still emergency service apparatus. It was purchased with the intent that if there was a roll over or accident involving livestock then that trailer is available.”
“I have a concern if they don’t want to store it anymore,” he said. “I think we have to talk to the regional fire chief about this.” He noted it was funded by government grants to the tune of $24,000 and a home has to be found for it. Warawa wondered if it could be housed in St. Michael. He said it would be central in the County if it had to be used. Councillor Roy Anaka said even if it was stored in St. Michael a truck would still have to be driven out to hook up to it during an emergency. Woitas indicated when the trailer was in Bruderheim a truck was parked right in front of the trailer and it could easily be hooked up. In addition he added in Bruderheim it could roll in and out with ease through the station's two doors. Diduck asked what vehicles could be used to pull the trailer. Eleniak said historically it was towed by a brush fire truck. “They’re a little bigger and have a large payload,” he said. “A half ton could pull it but it would be working really hard.” The board decided to place the item on a council committee of the whole meeting for further discussion among the council.
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Metropolia and Edmonton Eparchy celebrate 50th anniversary in Mundare The Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare spent Sunday, June 25 celebrating the 50th anniversary of both the Metropolia of Ukrainian Catholics in Canada and the Edmonton Eparchy. While many parishes in the Edmonton Eparchy commemorated this historical event, around 650 people assembled at the church right in Mundare for procession before making their way to the Grotto for the Divine Liturgy. Mistress of Ceremonies for the event was Lois Zyla, Mundare Parish Council President.
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Mission to Many Kids Shopping Day Saturday December 11th from 11am-4pm. All children 12 and under will receive $10 of free store credit to purchase gifts. No other purchase necessary. We will wrap and label all gifts purchased. Located at our Thrifty Treasures Store 4920 53rd Viking. Check us out on Facebook @ Mission to Many ______________________________ FIREARMS WANTED FOR FEBRUARY 2022 LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria. Auction or Purchase: Collections, Estates, Individual items. Contact Paul, Switzer's Auction: Toll-Free 1-8006 9 4 - 2 6 0 9 , sales@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com. ________________________
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WE ARE HIRING: The Round Hill & Dist. Agriculture Society is looking to fill the position of HALL CARETAKER/BOOKER. Duties will include general cleaning of the community centre and as well as taking bookings. The successful applicant will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide a doctor's letter exemption from obtaining the vaccines. Good communication and organizational skills are assets that will help in looking after our community centre. Please submit your resume to Humphrey Banack, RR#2, CAMROSE, AB T4V 2N1. Applications will be received until a suitable candidate is found. ______________________________ APIARIES OF ALBERTA are looking for Five Apiary Technicians $17$19/hr depending on experience for full time (40+hrs/wk) employment March thru October 2022. Must have a min of 3 years (seasons) working fulltime on Canadian style commercial apiary in the minimum capacity of Apiary Assistant. Also required, two positions for Apiary Worker (NOC8431) $15-$17/hr, experience required. Work includes assisting Apiary Technician with all duties in the bees and honey harvesting. Gerard 780-662-4449 RR4 Tofield, AB. gsieben@mcsnet.ca ______________________________ WE TRAIN from SHOP HAND to UPHOLSTERER. Skills required: Manual dexterity, mechanically inclined, physically fit, strong. Desire to learn Custom car, boat, bike Upholstery. F/T $35,000 - $45,000 while training, $55,000+ when trained. ARTISAN UPHOLSTERY 21432 Highway 14. 780-297-5123. www.amultd.com for job details ________________________
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 18 7 7 - 9 8 7 - 1 4 2 0 . www.pioneerwest.com. ______________________________ Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 ______________________________ Drywall Taping/Texturing 35+ Years No Job too small! Experienced drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job big or small. Don't want to do it yourself, give me a call! Based in Killam but willing to travel Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka exp. Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.) Also do ceiling texture. Non-drinker, just want to work. Willing to work with existing taping crew. Call 780-385-2106 or 780-385-1251. ______________________________ Roy's Handyman Services. Flooring, Trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Call 780-232-3097 ______________________________ Carpet and upholstery cleaning residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer backup, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087 ______________________________ For all your local livestock and hay hauling services: D & H Outlaw Transport Darian Kozak 403-740-2934 780-888-7441 (Dispatch) ______________________________ Shane’s Stucco & Drywall Service Shane Hollar Stucco (Traditional & Acrylic), Drywall, Stone, Textured Ceilings, Tile and Spray Painting 780-336-4832 shanes.stucco@gmail.com ______________________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms? •Invoices? •Envelopes? •Business Cards? •Bookmarks? •Score Cards? •Certificates? •Receipts? •Posters? •Menus? •Invitations? •Calendars? •Letterheads? Call your local paper with your print order today!
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HELP US PUT A LID ON IT Please support our efforts to fix the roof on the CN train station Tea House and Art Guild in Viking, AB Donations can be made by: -e-transfer to vikingstationgallery @gmail.com -Cheques payable to Station Gallery and Art Centre Guild, P.O. Box 997, Viking, Alta T0B 4N0 -Donation box at Station Tea House Tax receipts are available for donations exceeding $10. Requests for receipts made to Betty Klein. ______________________________ Advent Schedule for GOLDEN VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH All are welcome to worship with us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. •Sunday, Dec. 12 @ 10:30 a.m. – Sunday School Concert •Sunday, Dec 19@ 2 p.m. – Longest Night Service At Golden Valley for those grieving at Christmas PLEASE NOTE – This is an afternoon service this year •Friday, Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Worship Service Candlelight Service with Holy Communion NOTE: There will be two services @ 5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. •Sunday, Dec 26 @ 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service with Carol Service ______________________________ Viking United Church Candlelight Service Sunday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. Masks Required Donations for the Christmas Hamper Program accepted Service will be posted on Facebook.
ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888483-8789. ______________________________ HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. "On Farm Pickup" Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. ________________________
FOR FOR RENT RENT 1 bedroom apartment in Tofield, located at 4816 57 Ave. Fully renovated and new appliances. Heat and water included. Small 4-plex in a great neighbourhood. DD $800 and rent $800/mth. Call 780-938-1671. Available Dec 15th. 48/49p ______________________________ House for Rent in Viking 2 bedroom up, 1 bedroom down. 5 appliances. Fenced back yard with large, detached, double garage. No smokers. $900/month plus utilities. Close to Hospital. Available January 1, 2022. Contact 780-385-0885 or 780-385-1524. ______________________________ New Business? Want to Relocate? Premium Office Space location for lease on Main Street, Tofield. 30 minutes from Sherwood Park! •1,500 Square Feet •New Paint •Air Conditioning •Security system •3 private offices with Reception area and front desk •Separate Coffee room with Kitchen •Available January 1, 2022 •$1,375/month email Kerry for viewing kamcjm@gmail.com
HEALTH HEALTH HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30,000 lump sum refund. Take advantage of this offer. Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide: Expert help. 1844-453-5372. ________________________
HELP HELP WANTED WANTED DE BEERS GROUP HAS OPENINGS FOR EXPERIENCED Heavy Equipment Technicians (REF2027W) to work three-weeks-in/three-weeksout at the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in Canada, have a valid interprovincial trade qualification in heavy equipment and a minimum of 12 months mining field experience repairing and maintaining heavy earth moving equipment. We offer a competitive salary and transportation to and from the mine is provided from Calgary International Airport. Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For more information on the job and how to apply please go online to https://smrtr.io/7jxjh. ______________________________ HIRING CLASS 1A DRIVERS to transport RV's throughout N. America. Health/ dental insurance, excess miles, monthly bonus. Must be able to cross the border. For more information, visit: roadexservices.com or email recruiting@roadexservices.com. ________________________ PUT YOUR PICKUP TRUCK TO WORK! $2000 signing bonus! Hiring 1 ton owners to transport RV's throughout N. America. Pick up in Indiana, delivering to Western Canada. Paid per loaded mile, insurance and authorities are through us. Discounted fuel cards and subsidized health insurance. Driver must be at least age 21 and able to cross the border. For more information, visit: roadexservices.com or email recruiting@roadexservices.com. ______________________________ Class 1 oilfield driver. 3 years experience necessary. Fax resume, safety tickets, and CDA to: 780-662-3368 or email: rwwhlt@mcsnet.ca. 49p
LAND SALE LANDFOR FOR SALE EXCELLENT HUNTING REC LAND on Sask River. Elk, Bear, Deer, Moose, lots of bush, water rights an hour from major cities. Subdividable. 160 acres with 320 possible. $198,000. Call Doug @ 306-7162671. ______________________________ PRIME HIGHLY ASSESSED FARMLAND SOUTH OF REGINA. 2 quarters $488,000.00 assessed. Excellent farmer for long term lease. Also, 4 quarters of good farmland with Oil Revenue. $719,000. Call Doug @ 306-716-2671. ________________________
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Top, products are bought and sold at the baking table at Mundare Christmas market Dec. 4. Above, a family braved the chilly temperatures Dec. 4, to have ride on a cart pulled by horses around the streets of Mundare.
Three-and-a-half-year-old William Pearson-Styles of Bruderheim enjoys a cup of orange juice while his brother, one-year-old Remington, watches. The two were enjoying breakfast at the monthly Bruderheim Seniors Pancake Breakfast Dec. 4
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BY JOHN MATHER Lamont County officials spent three days last week hammering out details of the upcoming 2022 budget. Council was presented with options, and provided direction on projects and priorities to carry into the interim budget, as well as for the April full budget – prioritizing services and items for 2022, 2023 and forward, and using these priorities as building blocks for the strategic plan for 2022-23 and into 2025. Council reviewed priority projects including studies needed to complete the water license application with Alberta Environment; fire services needs, including the hiring of a Deputy Fire Chief; vehicle maintenance for public works and emergency services; oiling, calcium and crack sealing program and planning; water drainage and planning needs; staffing and program needs for
Economic Development, Public Works, Corporate Services and seasonal staffing for Agricultural Services; and programs and services related to water rates, snow removal and capital projects.
Clarke, Donna Lynn Marie Following a battle with cancer, Donna Lynn Marie Clarke of Mundare passed away on November 28, 2021 at the age of 68 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Larry Hewko; mother Mabel Jeffrey; brothers Harold Davies (Debbie Buckley), Leslie Davies (Lyn); sisterin-law Debbie Davies; as well as numerous relatives and friends. She was predeceased
of 85 years. Alvin is survived by April 18, 1936 ~ his wife of 66 years, December 2, 2021 Ardith Hisey; daughters, Karen (Steve) and Sharon (Kevin); grandchildren, Shauna (Ken), Sarah (Will), Dianna (Adam), Karl (Paige), Brian (Tiffany) and Stephanie (Tyler); fourteen great-grandchildren; one greatOn December 2, great-grandson; as 2021 Alvin Hisey, for- well as numerous relmerly of Ross Creek atives and friends. and Hondo, AB Predeceased by his passed away in parents, Russell and Lamont, AB at the age Lillian; sisters, Ethel
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The results of the three days debate will be brought back to County council on Dec. 14, for adoption as an interim budget with adoption of the final 2022 budget scheduled for April of next year.
by her Father William Davies. Donna was an active volunteer at the Mundare Library. At Donna’s request, no service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of ones’ choice. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Tofield Extended Care Centre and the Lamont Health Unit for their care and compassion. Weber Funeral Home 780-662-6959
and Joyce; brother, Ranald; son, Clifford; and granddaughter, Samantha. If you wish to do so, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice, in honor of Alvin. Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.c om. Park Memorial Lamont 780-895-2157 Family Owned Funeral Home And Crematorium
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Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Lamont County Region There are multiple events are going on in December for families with children ages 0-18. - Do You Wanna Build a Snowman? https://signup.com/go/bZwvgtq <
- Virtual Christmas Baking: https://signup.com/go/PpvBSDw <
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- Christmas Carol Sing Along: https://signup.com/go/gWHfPDd - Christmas Vacation Family Challenge: The Christmas Vacation Family Challenge does not require Registration, but you do need to follow to the Kalyna Family Resource Network Facebook page so you can share your submission. - Mundare Youth Center is in The Hub at Victory Park every Tuesday (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.).
Tax Reminders – Installment Payment Plan, Business License Renewals, Deadlines (December 31) A friendly reminder that an additional 10% penalty to unpaid Lamont County taxes will be applied as of January 1, 2022. If your taxes are overdue, please submit them before January 1. Reminder that business licenses issued in 2021 expire on December 31 and need to be renewed! Lamont County offers taxpayers the ability to pay their property taxes in monthly installments by pre-authorized withdrawals from their bank account, rather than in one single payment.
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Pick up a gift tag from Lamont Value Drug Mart, Lamont Home Hardware, Trendy Petals, the Lamont County Drugstore and Bruderheim Community Church. Buy a gift using the tag’s details and place the unwrapped gift under the giving tree. The Food Bank also accepts cash donations. Hampers will be distributed on Sunday, December 19 by the Lamont Hamper Committee. (Unfortunately, the committee is unable to accept volunteers on this day due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.)
Regular Council & Budget Meetings gs The next Regular Council Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting is on Tuesday, December 14 starting at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. If you would like to present or speak at a meeting, please contact Legislative Services. The Budget Committee recently held meetings on November 29 to December 1. The interim budget is planned for presentation at the December 14 Council meeting. A meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes and a link to Microsoft Teams to attend the meeting virtually can be found at: www.lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes.
Administration and Public Works Offices Closed During the Holidays Lamont County Administration and Public Works Offices will be closed for the holidays from December 25 to December 29, 2021 and January 3, 2022. Offices will be open (available to the public through pre-booked appointment only) on December 30-31. Happy holidays!