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GOLDEN GIRL BY JOHN MATHER It was a hard fought game against a tough American opponent but the Canadian Olympic Ladies Hockey Team, with local star Emerance Maschmeyer, prevailed and won the gold medal at the Olympics Feb. 16. Marie-Philip Poulin scored a pair of goals in the 3-2 Team Canada win. It meant a gold medal for Bruderheim’s Maschmeyer, who played twice and celebrated two victories as she helped the team go undefeated through the Olympic tournament. Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch said her performance at the Olympics was
“awesome.” “Our community is very proud of Emerance and her achievement at the Olympics,” he said. “That’s the ultimate sporting event to compete in and we’re thankful the Maschmeyer family chose to call Bruderheim home.” He said the community was waiting for an opportunity to welcome her home to the town. “I know our administration is working with the family to come up with a game plan to celebrate and cheer for Emerance here in town,” he added. “We’re waiting for the opportunity to celebrate the achievement with Emerance.”
He said there was no specific date set to meet with the golden goalie, but administration would release information as it became available. The 27-year-old Maschmeyer started playing hockey when she was three and then moved to become a goalie when she was seven. It was her first time attending the Olympics as a player, but she has won gold at the International Hockey Federation’s world championship in 2021 to go with silver medals in 2016 and 2015 and a bronze medal in 2017. She also won a gold medal in 2012 at the world championships for U-18 aged players.
Bruderheim’s Emerance Maschmeyer, an Olympic gold medal winning Team Canada goalie at the Beijing games.
Bruderheim congregation gathers for final service in lost building Church looks forward to a new space for worship BY JANA SEMENIUK The Bruderheim Community Church congregation gathered Feb. 20 for one last service after losing a long-fought legal battle with the Canadian District of the Moravian Church for ownership of their property and buildings. The Moravian district won the ruling Dec. 14 and will take over as of Feb. 28. Walls in the church, which the congregation funded and built in 1995, were bare and each room emptied of furniture, books and knickknacks. The old church, on the same property, has not held services since the new church was built. In addition, boxes full of decorations, dishes and books sat neatly on a table near the front door with a sign encouraging anyone to take whatever they liked. After the group of approximately 50 people stood singing and praying, Pastor Wayne Larsen delivered a service focused on thankfulness and moving forward.
“God is not confined to boundaries and his work will go forward as he wants it to go forward,” Larsen said in his opening prayer. Moving forward, Larsen shared exciting news for the church’s next steps. “We had so many people in the community offer to help us out with a place to have Sunday service. Stricklands Dance Studio offered their space, and NightMoves also offered their space. It made me so happy to see so many people bend over backwards to help us out,” he said. “What we are going to do is use the Bruderheim Community Hall for the next five weeks then we are going to lease the ATB space on a month-to-month basis starting in March.” Alberta Treasury Branch, Bruderheim’s only bank, put out a notice in Sept. advising of the permanent closure of the Bruderheim branch as of March 8. The large building has been for sale since Nov.
The Bruderheim Moravian Church, established in Bruderheim in 1895, had been experiencing tension within the congregation since 2014 over ideological differences. Eventually, the ownership of buildings and property came under fire in 2016 when the church congregation in Bruderheim separated legally from the Moravian Church. They became their own entity, the Bruderheim Community Church, after a vote of 49-3 which spawned a fiveyear legal battle for ownership rights to the Members of Bruderheim's Community Church open buildings and proper- their Bibles to follow along during their last service in a ty. church they built and occupied for almost 27 years. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
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Chipman looking to form Citizens On Patrol group BY JANA SEMENIUK The Village of Chipman is looking to form a Citizens On Patrol group after a suggestion by Councillor Shana McIntyre during the Feb. 14 village council meeting. “When we were running for council, it was one of the things that came up when we did our door to doors,” said McIntyre. “Our seniors said they would like someone they can call who can come to their house to help them feel safe. If someone is
prowling around their house maybe we can scare them away.” Fort Saskatchewan Staff Sargent Pernell St. Pierre, who attended the meeting to discuss crime updates, cautioned the group. “I caution you folks with the safety aspect in case something violent was to happen. It’s a double-edged sword because you are going there to ensure the person is okay and at the same time you are putting yourself in that danger. I feel for that, but it is
something you have to consider,” he said. “I don’t think we can advise you on whether you should be doing that or not from a liability standpoint, but a COP (Citizens On Patrol) is something to look at.” Chipman Mayor Morris Langevin said residents have also approached him asking for a group to be formed. “We are in the very beginning stages of forming a Citizens On Patrol group. There’s a couple of people who have talked to me about
Minor Hockey Keegan Ellis has 6-goal game for Bruderheim 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 (7-62) beat New Sarepta 8-6 on the road, Saturday. Down 6-3 with only 15 minutes remaining,
Bruderheim had the game tied only 7:45 into the period and then scored two late goals for the win. Keegan Ellis scored six goals for Bruderheim. Sawyer Hanson (1g 1a), and Madden Cossey also scored. Austin Klita picked up an assist. Zachary Vandelannoite got the win in goal. Lamont U15 is scheduled for two playoff
games this week. On Tuesday, Lamont was scheduled to play CNN (after deadline) and on Saturday the team is to play at Athabasca. On Sunday Edson comes to Bruderheim for a playoff game. Mundare is scheduled to host Super League games this coming weekend
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it. Most of the people are worried about theft,” he said. “Maybe we’ll talk to some other communities who have a COP group to get more information.” Currently, Heartland Citizens On Patrol is active in the Lamont County area. Their social
media describes them as a Fort Saskatchewan, Bruderheim and Lamont group of volunteers who are the eyes and ears of the RCMP. In Chipman, thefts under $5,000 went up 80 percent from five in 2020 to nine in 2021 according to recent crime statistics
presented at last week’s village council meeting. Other statistics showed crimes are down in all other categories within the village except for assaults which are up 150 percent from four in 2020 to 10 in 2021. The village of Chipman has a population of 246.
Family lost in EINP Outisde 10 hours in winter cold before they were found by rescue team
BY JANA SEMENIUK A mom and her three children became lost in Elk Island National Park Feb. 12, prompting law enforcement to use Air 1 and snowmobiles to find them. According to reports, Amanda Wert and her three children, ages six-
and three-year-old twins, started on a hike in the park about 1:30 p.m. By 4:30 p.m., she knew they were lost. "We were just going for a stroll, just taking the kids out… needed fresh air, they were sick of being cooped up in the house,” Wert told news
outlets. With her cell phone dying, Wert was able to get a few short phone calls to her husband before losing service. Police began searching about 8:30 p.m. and finally found the family at 11:30 p.m.
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Opinion Liberals move ahead to curtail democracy in Canada BY JOHN MATHER Well for all of my friends who have long held that Toronto is the centre of the Canadian universe, I have to tell you you’re wrong. IT’S OTTAWA!!!! That’s why Justin and his cadre of fools called advisors have invoked the Emergencies Act. A few peaceful truckers and protestors against pandemic mandates and against the Prime Minister himself disturbed the tranquility of sleepy hollow, otherwise known as the Canadian federal capital. It prevented the elite Liberals, Senators and others from walking to have a relaxing latte after a hectic day of ruling this country of more than 37 million. Was there a need for this? NO! The Windsor area border bridge blockade was settled quite peacefully, on Feb. 13. The Coutts blockade was wrapped up by Feb. 14, early in the day, before the Emergencies Act was declared. Yes there were some yahoos with weapons arrested at Coutts. Now, the Liberals are desperately trying to tie them to protestors in Ottawa. There are two things for Albertans to take from the proclamation of this Act… and with the NDP (Nominal Dance Partner) Jagmeet Singh, who loves to align himself with Trudeau, it was promptly passed Feb. 21. One: Once declared, it’s easy to declare it again and again! Now in Alberta, we have the RCMP serving as a provincial police force. Where does the RCMP loyalty lie? With Albertans as enforcers of provincial law or with their Ottawa pay masters? This is why Alberta needs to have its own provincial force. Because we don’t want Ottawa and the feds interfering with provincial matters. Neither does Quebec in this case. Two: follow the money! Under this draconian measure you can now lose your truck… your livelihood… if you’re protesting in Ottawa. Really! What is happening in Ottawa in terms of illegality is maybe infractions of some Community Standards bylaws such as noise bylaws, illegal parking and idling bylaws. But the government can now seize your bank accounts, your vehicles, freeze and invalidate your insurance and generally make you unemployable. Is that the mark of a democracy? CONTINUED
CONTINUED How can you seize an individual’s assets without going through the courts to prove your case? And if those supporting the truckers can have their assets seized… does that mean the lawyers who may step up to represent the accused can also have their assets seized? Does legal representation equate up there with providing food and fuel, both illegal under the Emergencies Act. And if you can’t protest in front of roads, airports, public buildings or border crossings, the next time the teachers or nurses go on strike, will they be arrested and have their assets seized for protesting in front of schools and hospitals where they work? Do these measures allow for seizing the assets of those who attacked the Coastal Pipeline site Feb. 18 and did millions in damage to heavy construction equipment?
The Liberals have gone too far! They don’t want a democracy. The Liberals under the drama teacher Trudeau, want a subservient population. They want to control us and will jackboot down any opinions that may differ from theirs. As long as the NDP keeps supporting Trudeau, Canada’ democracy and its working population are under attack. Tommy Douglas must be doing pinwheels in his grave. The unions should recognize this and demand Singh back off on his support. Call for a non-confidence vote… let Canadians go to the polls again and get rid of this tyrannical group who want to run the country under their programs with no respect for the ordinary Canadian citizen. Without change this situation will fester and continue, to get worse.
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FROM WHERE I SIT: That is the Hope
BY HAZEL ANAKA This long weekend I sat dumbly, numbly staring at my computer monitor. There was not one fresh new thought in my head that I wanted to share in this week’s column. I’d already been procrastinating by cleaning the top of my desk of recent crafting activities. It doesn’t help that the timer I use to remind me to stand up and move every twenty minutes ticks like the ominous ones used on TV game shows as contestants watch the huge prize slipping through their fingers. I’d already shut down Netflix for the morning. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been binge-watching Pretty Little Liars while I ate my meals or as the last thing before shutting my eyes. There are many holes in this story line that covers seven seasons but for pure escapism, it serves the purpose. Watching this somewhat mindless series allowed me to relax after some very busy and stressful days. Moving
from the total lack of structure during the worst of COVID-19 to the over-drive I’m living now hasn’t been easy. We’re planning for a live Festival in August. In case you haven’t heard here’s a Save-theDate announcement: Together for the First Time…At the invitation of Babas & Borshch, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Alberta Provincial Council (UCCAPC) will be joining us August 27-28, 2022 when they bring their Ukrainian Day program to Lamont. Barring a war or travel restrictions there will also be a delegation from Ukraine attending as special guests. We’re planning a seamless and exciting weekend of performances, speakers, demonstrations, and activities for your enjoyment. And we hope you’ll be part of it in some way: vendor, performer, speaker, visitor, volunteer, supplier, contractor. Hopefully, you appre-
ciate just how intensive it is to work through a new and complex process like integrating two events into one; building alliances and new partnerships. There are countless moving parts and the need for weekly meetings with homework in between. You know I live for a challenge and that’s one of the few things that keeps me engaged in anything long-term. Like your mama used to say: watch what you pray for; you just may get it. As if that weren’t enough to keep me hopping, I’m also on the planning committee for the still un-named event that Lamont County is hosting in August in conjunction with Babas & Borshch/Ukrainian Day. Last year’s volunteer work for the Twinning Ceremony with Ukraine has equipped current committee members with even more expertise, experience, and enthusiasm to get the job done. But it too has creat-
ed weeks of extremely busy and often frustrating work. Let’s just say a group creating a concept proposal for Council along with a budget is not for the faint of heart. We believe this is a huge opportunity Lamont County can’t afford to squander. But, as before there are those who step up and surprise you with their support and willingness to proactively help. The Town of Lamont Council, CAO, and Facilities’ Manager are very much onside and willing to support this weekend for the mutual
benefit of their town businesses, residents, and the event. There are also those stalwarts who year in and year out find a way to help as my mentors, advisors, grant funders, volunteers, performers, and more… most of whom have no direct link to the County or host community. They do it for the love of our culture and because they believe this is a good and noble cause that deserves to be supported. That’s the only reason Babas & Borshch still exists and thrives nine years in. Expect to see and hear
much more about this landmark weekend and how you can get involved as the weeks progress. Maybe all the talk about COVID-19 and restrictions; freedom convoys and insurrections; the evil Putin and a likely war in Ukraine/Europe; the federal and provincial political landscape; a tough, prolonged winter; inflation and supply shortages; job loss; bankruptcies; the healthcare crisis; mental, family, and societal breakdowns; and every other bad, sad thing we’ve endured will be replaced by some more normal news about fairs and festivals. At least, that is the hope, from where I sit.
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At home end-of-life available for pets BY JANA SEMENIUK Last June, Dr. Karen Downey, a veterinarian from Fort Saskatchewan, saw the need for a more personal approach for families facing the end of a beloved pet’s life. “That human-animal bond is there. Doing euthanasia in the clinic didn’t feel comfortable for the owner or the dog. I thought if I can make those last moments, the most comfortable that we can, then that's rewarding,” she said. Downey began Peaceful Passing for Pets, an on-call service where she makes house-calls for at-home euthanasia. Bruderheim resident Dolores Todd unintentionally became her first client. Todd and her husband Steve had been watching their four-year-old newfie-doodle Brodi slowly deteriorate over the past few years. “From day one, I noticed that something wasn't right with him. He wasn't like any other puppies running around crazy. We take him out, he would run around a bit and then flop down. Run around a bit and then flop down again,” she said. Worried for her new puppy, Todd took him to Dr. Downey in Fort Saskatchewan. “He was a very big puppy. More than 10 pounds at five weeks old,” said Todd. “As he got older, Dr. Downey said he had a large new-
fie body on standard poodle legs that couldn’t support his weight very well.” In 2020, Todd noticed Brodi’s personality was changing. “He started getting nervous and needed to protect me more. He went after our neighbour once and suddenly hated the leash and going for walks. He would literally hide whenever I brought the leash out,” she said. In addition to his personality changes, Brodi was changing physically. His back legs began to give out daily, unable to support his 165-pound weight. “We called Dr. Downey. We knew we were going to have to put him down, and I called her to see if she could possibly come to our house for it,” said Todd. Todd had no idea that Downey was in the middle of creating a business to do just that. Downey asked Todd if she could hang on for two weeks until she could finish creating the business and Todd was only too happy to wait. “I said absolutely. She was the only vet Brodi ever knew and I wanted it to be her,” she said. “For the entire two weeks we gave Brodi whatever he wanted. Chicken, anything he wanted he got.” When the time came, Todd said she was ready. “Brodi laid in our backyard. Dr. Downey gave
him a sedative first, which took about 15 minutes. And she said, ‘I'm going to go sit in my truck. And you have time. Just have Steve come and let me know when he's quite sleepy.’ So, we did that. She gave us time and was very respectful,” she said. Todd said she laid beside Brodi, nose to nose, so she could be with him for his last breath. “It was very quick, but I got to feel his last breath laying with my nose to his nose because he was a mamma’s boy. He just went to sleep,” she said. Todd said Downey took Brodi with her when she left, at Todd’s request. But before leaving, she gave Todd a hug. “She sent me a beautiful card in the mail afterwards. I kept it,” she said. Todd added that she felt having the euthanasia at home helped her through her grieving process for Brodi. In terms of making the process easier on pets and their families, Downey said an at-home euthanasia is a good choice. “They (animals) don't usually like the ride to the clinic. They're in the clinic, they're stressed. And that's the last moments of their lives. They're in this environment that they're not used to and it’s just a nicer way to say goodbye to do it at home,” she
said. Downey serves clients across Lamont County in addition to Josephburg and Fort Saskatchewan. She can be reached on her website at peacefulpassingpets.ca.
Veterinarian Dr. Karen Downey, left, and Dolores Todd with Brodi, 4 years old and 165 pounds
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We salute our frontline workers Municipalities get creative handling public during pandemic BY JOHN MATHER Since pandemic restrictions were declared, eased and then brought back across the province during the past two years, municipalities have had to adjust and change the methods they use to serve the public. Go into any municipal office across Lamont County or anywhere else and the first thing you see is a sheet of plexiglass separating you from the person behind the counter. All across the County residents have had to adhere to the provincial regulations of mask wearing and maintaining social distancing as they attempt to speak with municipal officials. Those secretaries and others formed the first frontline workers, as people still had to deal with municipal and elected officials. There were changes made and some of those won’t be disappearing soon. “I think the primary change we had in Lamont County in dealing with the public was we had to lock the doors in restricting access to our administration and public works buildings,” said Reeve David Diduck. “The public still had access to staff but they had to ring the bell in front or otherwise make an appointment to be met at the front of the building and allowed inside.” Once the person was inside the building, contact tracing also took place. Those admissions allowed residents and others to have access to getting development permits, meeting with staff or even acquiring flags for rural driveway snow removal. “That’s one of the ways we’re managing the public,” he said. “And of course we have had to limit attendance at public meetings like council. “We have a small council chamber so if
we’ve had to have staff at the meeting to give reports then we had to remove the public. That wasn’t something we wanted to do, but we have gone online with meetings so there is still access for the public to attend any public meetings.” Lamont County Council meets during the day and Diduck said there hadn’t been any uptick in attendance. “We have one regular person in attendance at the virtual meetings, but we haven’t seen any sort of increase in attendance,” he said. “I’m surprised because if people are sitting in front of their computer it’s easy to log in and watch what the council is doing.” Delegations do have the option of attending meetings in person or online. Diduck stated one of the biggest hardships was the inability to meet with the public outside. “That’s been one of the biggest hardships,” said Diduck. “We used to have the Farmer’s Appreciation Day and the beautification program… well those things had to stop.” He added for the elected officials, this was how they met with residents and gauged their responses to how things were progressing in the community. “The Ag. Service Board meets virtually,” he said. “Any meetings or events we had to meet with the public have all been cancelled during the past two years. “From an individual perspective that’s impacted myself because it hasn’t allowed the interaction that I would like to have. “I sit on the board of the St. Michael Agricultural Society and we have many events where I can sit and enjoy meeting with residents in my Division but I haven’t been able to do that.” He said the only real public exposure most
councillors had during the past two years was going out and campaigning door to door in the election last fall although even that posed some challenges. “Some people didn’t want you coming near their door,” he said. “They would talk to you from a distance but that wasn’t the same.” “It has really impacted the interaction between the individual councillors and their constituents.” Also during the pandemic many of the County staff had to work from home. “From the administration side I’d say about 60 per cent were working from home,” Diduck said. “They’ll do it on a rotational basis to maintain continuity and the basic service levels and there are certain things we need people in the office to do.” He said at public works it was somewhat harder to have people working from home because of the labourers who need to be active in the field. Diduck recalls in the first year of the pandemic tax payments were
allowed to be deferred until the fall. They have since gone back to the spring payment period. The Council started meeting virtually and they found that many outside meetings were also held virtually. “I don’t see that continuing,” said Diduck. “The virtual meetings work, but it’s not the same without face to face contact. You want to have the interaction after the meetings. It’s the same with conventions. The social aspect isn’t there meeting virtually.” He said recently they have had the Agricultural Service Board AGM which was in person and “it went very well.” “It’s nice to be there in person to get a feeling for the atmosphere.” “Overall I think our County has reacted to the restrictions very well,” he said. “We’ve had to follow provincial restrictions and along the way we have developed our own Covid protocols. It was difficult but we had good buy-in from our County staff.” Continued on Page 9
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We salute our frontline workers Municipal pandemic regulations Continued from Page 8 He said now it’s just evolved to a point where everyone is tired of it all. “We were able to function as an organization but it was the lack of suppliers and residents’ interactions that was tough to deal with.” In Mundare, in the first wave of the pandemic the council had to move into the MRC so there was room for the
public, and social distancing could be maintained. Irene Talaga, a longtime councillor in the town, said, “It was kind of inconvenient because all our computers and records were in the town office and so it made it hard sometimes if we had questions.” There were limits placed on entry to the town office where only one person was allowed. “People were quite patient,” she said. “The other things that hurt were the fundraising events had to be shut down.”
She said arena rentals were down, the seniors' fundraising dinners were cancelled and the curling club suffered. As things ease up she’s hoping things return to normal. “People are so tired of this,” she said. “Last summer the AgriDaze did very well when the crowds came back. All the vendors were very happy. It was very big. “Ball tournaments at the park were severely impacted,” she added. “We used to have big ball tournaments every weekend. Some would be 24 or 30 teams and of
course they spent money in town. Well those were gone.” “I just hope they’re all coming back this year,” she said. “At this time people still don’t know if they’re coming back to events.” She added using virtual meetings was a learning experience. “It was a challenge,” she said. “I would say those won’t stay because while they were convenient from home, I think people like the interaction from being together.” In Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch said he was
Members of the pink dragons curling team sweep their rock into the house during the Andrew Open Curling Bonspiel on Feb. 19. The team with members from St. Michael, Lamont, Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan all work together at the Lamont Healthcare Centre. They were the only team that wore costumes in the 17 team tournament.
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surprised to see an increase in public attendance at the virtual meetings. “It was a hard time for our town to go through this, dealing with a virus that can kill people. I think it’s been tough mentally as our residents went through wave after wave of restrictions and never knowing for sure what was going on moving forward. “I’m thankful our town has been able to weather the storm.” He said the council had to cancel the Mayor’s supper and other public events and gatherings. “Going to the virtual meetings has had a positive effect in some ways,” Hauch said. “I’ve seen many meetings with no one in attendance from the public but now we get more than a hundred views.” “I expect because of that we’ll continue with the online component.” He said during the past week they had a public hearing where a large number of people showed up in person. He said there had been a cost because they had to set up the electronic meetings and barriers
had to be set up to separate the councillors to maintain social distancing. In Bruderheim, he said, penalties on taxes were changed to allow flexibility for people going through financial hardships caused by the pandemic. “The town office closed which was required,” he said. “But still no one was ever turned away. Staff had to work from home, but Hauch feels the town has come through the pandemic positively but he feels getting things back may need some work. “People have gotten used to staying at home so they may not be as quick to come back and volunteer to help run events,” said Hauch. “We need those volunteers and we’re all part of the community. It will take a while for people to become comfortable in venturing out and taking part in community events.” “We have a strong number of vaccinated people, but I think there will still be burdens on the health care system,” he concluded.
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Andrew Community Centre wrestling up new event ideas BY JANA SEMENIUK The Andrew Community Centre is hoping to spice up their roster of activities this year with events such as bingo and wrestling. At their annual general meeting Feb. 15, President Warren Rude said after two years of restrictions he is looking forward to getting things going at the facility. “We’ve had the heat turned off in the hall all winter because we just couldn’t afford it. We didn’t think things (pandemic) would carry on this long. Who did? The last few years it’s been minimal here for activity,” he said. “When things get going, we are looking at doing bingo and having some wrestling.” Rude said local wrestler Ed Shepel, who is also a first term Mundare town councillor, approached association member Gary Leppek regarding a possible wrestling show. “Ed works with Gary and his stuff is right next to our building. He spoke to Gary about it a little while ago. When things open up here, we will come back and speak to Ed. It’s something unique and we think it will help draw people of all ages,” said Rude. In addition to his role as Mundare town councilor, Ed Shepel, 36, has been Simply Epic Eddie Rhude with Real Canadian Wrestling since 2017 - a group with both women and men wrestlers from all around Alberta.
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Bruderheim mayor Karl Hauch puts the squeeze on local wrestler and Mundare Town Councillor Ed Shepel, aka Simply Epic Eddie Rhude, during a wrestling show in Bruderheim Feb. 2019. The Andrew Community Centre Association is considering a wrestling show with Shepel's wrestling group Real Canadian Wrestling (RCW) as part of their schedule of events for 2022. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
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For his part, Shepel said he still feels sceptical of the lifting of restrictions after experiencing two years of disappointments. “I’ll believe it when I see it,” he said by text message. “We’ve been allowed to run, then shut down, allowed to run, then shut down. It’s been terrible.” Shepel said a wrestling show might be a welcomed idea for the Andrew area. “I think it would be great. People are probably dying to get out and do something fun after all the restrictions,” he said. Shepel’s wrestling group made their way around Lamont County prior to the pandemic with shows in Bruderheim and Mundare in 2019.
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MP stubbs gives impassioned speech opposing Emergencies Act BY JOHN MATHER Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs gave a very impassioned speech in the House of Commons Feb. 20 during debate on the implementation of the Emergencies Act. The final vote on the implementation occurred Feb. 21 with the Act being imposed by a 185-151 vote, even though the protests in the downtown Ottawa area were removed by Sunday morning (Feb. 20). “Today I must oppose the Prime Minister’s unjustified and draconian imposition of the Emergency Act for the first time in Canada,” she stated in the House. She said she had watched in horror along with her constituents in Lakeland as the rights of Canadians were “metaphorically” trampled during the police removal of the protestors. She said she had watched during the past three weeks, and the most violence she had seen occurred beginning with the first crowd removals on Feb. 19.
She said the governShe said during the this crisis from beginment had caused a lot of past several years, ning to end.” She pointed out the harm to families during Canadians had seen emergencies such as names he had called the the pandemic. She added bombings, lengthy protestors. She added the government refused armed stand offs, terror- Trudeau said they held to do what other countries were doing and ist attacks, prolonged unacceptable views. “What ever happened provinces had done, in biker gang wars, churchto remove es burned to the ground to respect? Let me say I starting over several months, hope there’s room for restrictions. “The Emergency f l o o d i n g Act was never droughts and designed to be wildfires. used against “Canadians Canadians who came through hold opposing each of these views on governtests,” she said. ment measures.” “All of them are She stated she emergencies had trouble without the explaining how a Legislation, few trucks, boundesigned for cricy castles and peosis only when ple playing road there are no other hockey among options.” other games in “Canada has front of the been a beacon to Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs Parliament buildthe rest of the ings met the criteworld for our respect, enshrined every Canadian to exist ria for imposition of the rights, and free expres- to take up space,” added Emergency Act. “The Emergency Act sions and peaceful Stubbs. “No matter what their views or whether I requires threats to the assembly.” “That beacon of light agree with them or not.” security, sovereignty and “As many people in integrity of Canada.” has dimmed during the She went on to explain past few years and today Lakeland have pointed it is almost extinguished out to me, that sure went provincial and municipal by the actions of this from a fringe minority to governments had powan emergency in a hurry. ers to use existing laws prime minister.” "The Prime Minister,” It would be amusing if it to have the police move in and remove barriStubbs stated. “Created weren’t so grave.”
Dad Still On The Run BY JANA SEMENIUK A Saskatchewan man, with ties to the Lamont area, and his seven-yearold daughter are still missing after the girl was not returned to her mother following a planned visitation in Nov. Michael Gordon Jackson, 52, is wanted in relation to a Jan. 21 charge laid of abduction in contravention of custody or parenting order contrary to Section 282(1) of the Criminal Code. The case first made headlines after Jackson appeared with his daughter Sarah on ‘Live with Laura-Lynn’ to discuss his fear of the girl being vaccinated against COVID-19. Police believe Jackson is receiving assistance from individuals who are helping him evade police. Saskatchewan RCMP issued a release indicating the following. Please reconsider pro-
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 15
Stelmach tasked to raise awareness of Ukrainian humanitarian crisis BY JOHN MATHER Former Alberta Premier and Lamont area resident Ed Stelmach has been tasked with raising awareness of the terrible humanitarian conditions in Ukraine, at the same time as sabre rattling between east and west brings the area closer to war in Europe. “There are three parts to the mandate I have,” said Stelmach in an interview Feb. 19. “The first is to raise awareness to this quiet war that has been happening since 2014 when Russia first invaded both the Crimean Peninsula and the Donetska Oblast region in the east of Ukraine.” “Now this is on the front page because of the imminent invasion.” “Part of that awareness is to deal with Russian propaganda.” The second part he states is the humanitarian need. “It’s not only those who were displaced in the war zone near the front lines,” he said. “It’s the elderly, the children. There are people who were receiving a pension and now they can’t get their pension from the Ukraine officials because they’re in a disputed territory.” Further he points out major crops can’t be grown because of mine fields that have been sown in the croplands preventing farmers from being able to grow anything or risk getting killed in an explosion. Stelmach pointed out many of the homes in the area are now headed by women because the men have either died or are in prison. “The third issue is if Putin invades then it’s too late to put a plan in place if there are refugees immediately looking for a place to go to.” Information provided by Stelmach shows an estimated 2.9 million people will be needing humanitarian assistance in 2022, before any current Russian invasion. There are 1.6 million of these living in the non government controlled areas of Ukraine. “We want to work with all of the social services and let them know this is a possibility,” said Stelmach. “The further
Russia goes into Ukraine this number will increase dramatically.” He said Alberta has always been noted for accepting refugees from areas of conflict around the world and there are a number of agencies like Catholic social services who have brought these refugees in and reintegrated them in our society. The Ukraine population, points out Stelmach, is educated and would provide an able workforce if they relocated to Alberta. “If we can help them in that regard,” he said. “It’s better to be prepared to be able to help them.” Ukraine, he added, has exceptional resources. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has decided to organize an adhoc committee which Stelmach was asked to chair.
He said there are circumstances in Ukraine where corruption could tap into funds meant for humanitarian aid, so it is better left to the churches and missionaries to distribute. He added supplies of clothing and medical supplies will also be needed in the event of an invasion. He further said there would be problems in getting aid to the area in need. “They destroyed a brand new airport at Donetsk,” said Stelmach. ”So getting supplies into where they are needed will be difficult.” He said in Alberta we’re removed from the situation, so, “we really can’t get a good grasp on what’s happening.” Stelmach said initially he wasn’t even aware of the need in the region until the Ukrainian Congress gave him a call.
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16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Coyotes – Livestock Protection on Predators such as coyotes are prevalent in Lamont County and are part of the natural landscape. Animal losses are generally low across the province, but typically individual producers may have significant losses in any given year. Coyotes can be resident or transient, even though they are a territorial species, though other scavenger species and birds may be a sign of coyote presence. Managing predation is the best way to protect flocks, as there is no single tool or preventative measure that is effective for all flocks and all predators—fences (including electric) may protect pastured animals or birthing yards, and can offer some protection to farmed animals. It is important producers practice good husbandry practices. If you are lambing or calving, do so in well lit areas and very lighted premises. Please remove all after birth materials—as theses invite predation into the yards. Under the Pest and Nuisance Act, landowners/producers are responsible for dealing with these pests. Hunting is allowed on privately-owned property (with permission of the landowner). Predation should still be reported to the municipality. Contact Lamont County Agricultural Services at 780-895-2585 for more information about control options.
Regular Council and Committee mitte of the Whole Meetings The next Regular Council Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting is on Tuesday, March 8, 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. Please note: for health and safety precautions, it is recommended to attend the March 8 meeting virtually using the Teams invitation (accessible via the Lamont County website). If you would like to present or speak at a meeting, please contact Legislative Services. The meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a link to Microsoft Teams so you can attend virtually is found at: www.lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes.
Rat Control in Lamont County Albertans have enjoyed living without the menace of rats since 1950 when the provincial Rat Control Program was established. Alberta’s rat free status means there is no resident population of rats, and they are not allowed to establish themselves. It is also illegal to own a pet rat. This does not mean we never get rats; small infestations are occasionally found in the province. But when found, the rats are isolated and eradicated through proven control methods. Typically (Norway) rat invasion comes from the east, along sparsely populated rural areas. Rats are controlled under the Agricultural Pests Act. The best way to prevent rats from establishing themselves is to remove food sources and items that can provide shelter. Bait can be placed within bale stacks of hay and straw when built. Once identified, small infestations are isolated and eradicated. All rat sightings are investigated and should be reported as soon as possible. Report a rat sighting to 310-FARM (3276), by email to 310rats@gov.ab.ca, or contact Lamont County Agricultural Services at 780-895-2585 to report a rat (to the Agricultural Fieldman) or for more information about rat control.
Wild Boar – An Invasive Species Boars can be farmed in Alberta as livestock, but are not native to the province. When not being raised on a farm, these wild animals are “at large” and considered an invasive species. They are declared a pest under the Pest Control Act (a bylaw outlining how the County deals with this pest is planned for presentation to Agricultural Service Board in March). Wild boars can damage property, crops, pastures and the environment, as well as be a danger to people and animals (sharp tusks), harass livestock, spread disease, and destroy habitats; they are an omnivore that eats almost any organic matter—including other animals. Signs to watch for: • Tracks in the snow or mud; • Signs of digging or rolling around; • Boars eating livestock feed; and • Boar droppings. If you see a wild boar at-large call 310-FARM (3276) or email af.wildboar@gov.ab.ca note the location and safely provide any photos of damage caused by wild boar or the animals themselves. Provincial government staff will collect the information and work with the landowner and the municipality to help find a solution (hunting is not a solution). Contact Lamont County Agricultural Services at 780-8952585 for more information.