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School kids enjoy Christmas concerts -20 Leader readers fill tree with $4,700
Tree was filled
Lamont Leader office manager Crystal Moren (centre ) presents the food bank with $4,700 donated by readers during the Leader’s Fill the Tree food drive held several weeks before Christmas. Accepting the cheques and cash are Laverne Collie (left) and Kim Glasman. It’s the Leader’s greatest donation ever on behalf of its readers, management and staff. May you and your loved ones rejoice in the splendour of all His creations during this beautiful and wondrous season. We thank you sincerely for your valued business throughout the year! From Cliff & Sharon & all the Staff of Viking Auction Market Ltd. 780-336-2209
www.vikingauctionmarket.ca
Lauren Hill Steven Hill
Norman Hill
Thank you for your business in 2022 and looking forward to doing business with you in 2023. Website www.hillrealty.ca 780-449-5622 Website www.hillrealty.ca 780-449-5622
vvv–a FCSS and KFRN Resources and Programs Lamont County Holiday Greetings
See all current monthly programs Watch for the Reeve’s holiday message to be posted on lamontcounty.ca using the QR code & social media (Twitter, Facebookand YouTube) this week. below or visit: On behalf of Lamont County Council and staff, Reeve Diduck would like lamontcounty.ca/ to extend warmest wishes to all residents of Lamont County for a departments/ Christmas season filled with faith, hope and peace, and urge everyone / community-services/ to maintain contact with loved ones and friends over the Christmas fcss/monthly- holidays. Stay safe and healthy, and best wishes for the holiday season programs and in 2023. (including Christmas Sing Along, Cooking With Your Littles, Bruderheim Youth Centre, Chipman Youth Group, Flex for Boys, True You for Girls, Yoga for Older Adults, Parents and Tots, Family Activity Nights, Device Assistance and other FCSS and CALC programs, as well as AHS healthy living program workshops and Kalyna Family Resource Network Newsletter (see
the QR codes for full posters and additional details).
Malanka and Other Events Malanka (Ukrainian New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance): Saturday, January 14, 2023, at St. Michael Hall starting at 6 p.m. Lamont Veselka Ukrainian Dancers are performing. And you can also purchase ice melt (fundraiser). To order Bear Tracks ice melt $30/pail and/or reserve tickets, call Jamie: 780-984-0325. Adults: $40 Ages 7 to 17: $15 6 & Under: Free MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR AND A JOYOUS UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS!
Farmer Resources and Stress/Mental Health Supports Mental health is a rising, prominent issue in society, and it is becoming more apparent within the agricultural community. This is a good reminder and resource for all residents, families and the community. If you or someone you love is feeling overwhelmed, know that you are not helpless, and you are not alone. It is OK to ask for help. The following are just some of the resources available to you: Alberta Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642 or Dial 811; Canadian Mental Health Association: www.cmha.ca; The Support Network (Northern Alberta): 1-800-232-7299 or 780-482-HELP; Do more Agriculture Foundation: www.domore.ag; and/or Alberta Farmer Express: www.albertafarmexpress.ca. For more information, contact FCSS Lamont County Region at 780-895-2233. Tax Reminders (unpaid penalty Dec. 31, and TIPP program)
Tax Reminder A friendly reminder that an additional 10% penalty is applied to unpaid Lamont County taxes on January 1, 2023. If your taxes are overdue, please submit them by December 31 to avoid penalty. Business License Renewals Reminder: business licenses issued in 2022 expire December 31 & need to be renewed for 2023! Tax Installment Payment Plan Reminder 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. Sign up before December 31. Lamont County accepts cash, cheque, debit or credit card (additional fees apply) for payment of taxes and licenses; you can also use OptionPay on the Lamont County website, online or teller banking for taxes/invoices, or in person/drop box (by cheque) at the Administration Building during business hours. See lamontcounty.ca/financial-services/property-taxes.
Lamont County Administration and Public Works Offices will be closed for the holidays from December 25 to December 28, 2022 and January 2, 2023. Offices will be open on December 29-30 and Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Community Services is closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 6. Happy holidays!
Next Council Meeting
The next Regular Council Meeting is on Tuesday, January 10, starting 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/governance/agendas-minutes. Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online at: www.lamontcounty.ca/communications (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as fullsized PDF and to access hyperlinks).
