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Local Maschmeyer picks up first Olympic win against Russia John Mather Staff Reporter
Bruderheim’s Emerance Maschmeyer backstopped the Canadian Women’s hockey team to 6-1 win over Russia in a game marred by controversy. The start of the game was initially delayed because the Russian had not verified Covid test results before the start of the game. But there was no confirmation of that as the cause from the Canadian team representatives. “I don’t have that information,” Team Canada coach Troy Ryan said when asked about the cause of the delayed beginning. “All I was told, for health and safety reasons, that there was going to be a delay.” After much delay, including talk of possible forfeiture, the game started with all participants wearing masks under their face shields. Through three games Team Canada has outscored its opponents by a 29-3 margin. It was Maschmeyer’s first start in the Olympic tournament and she faced 12 Russian shots while the Canadian squad blasted 49 shots at the Russian net. In Olympic competition, Canada has a perfect record when playing the Russians, having won five times with an all time goal difference of 351. Canada played the US, Feb. 8, and defeated them 4-2 in what was expected to be a preview of the gold medal game. Maschmeyer didn’t play in that game.
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Stubbs offers full support to new Conservative interim leader John Mather Staff Reporter
Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs has come out and offered her full support for Conservative Party of Canada interim leader Candice Bergen. Bergen won the election as interim leader Feb. 2 just hours after a secret vote by the Conservative caucus had Erin O’Toole removed as the Conservative Party leader by a 73-45 vote margin. Following this vote, O’Toole submitted his formal resignation to the party, effective immediately. Following the election of Bergen, Stubbs said, “I am delighted to congratulate the Hon. Candice Bergen on her election as Interim Leader of the federal Conservative caucus. She will be a capable and steady champion who will unite our caucus and ensure we fulfill our obligations as the principled and assertive Official Opposition that Canadians expect and deserve, as our party embarks on a necessary opportunity to select a new leader. “I know there will be many competent and credible candidates for leadership, and I look forward to working alongside grassroots party members, which I have been for nearly 30 years, as we engage in the leadership and policy processes in our democratic and member-driv-
en party.” On Feb. 5, popular Ottawa-area MP Pierre Poilievre announced he would be seeking the job as leader. No date or rules for the leadership campaign have yet been announced. “The need for a strong, united, principled, and genuine Conservative party in Canada has never been more important for Lakeland and for all of Canada,” added Stubbs. “I believe the livelihoods of the people I represent, and the longterm unity of our country depends on it. I know confidence in our party has been shaken among our members, volunteers, and core voters – and I know it was because of words, actions, and positions taken during the past year and a half. “I have sought to always represent my riding above all else, internally and externally, privately and publicly – to oppose harmful policies and decisions, no matter who proposes it; to speak truth to power and to hold ourselves to the same standards we
expect of our opponents. I have done so. “In Lakeland, I hope the combination of my own track record and the opportunities that now lie ahead will re-invigorate and re-engage both people who have continued to give me their vote of confidence, and people who did previously but could no longer do so, for reasons and principles I understand.” Stubbs had held the post of shadow minister of Natural Resources prior to the 2021 Federal election. After the Conservatives failed to win the government, Stubbs spoke out about how she felt the Conservative back room organizers under O’Toole had changed policy positions in mid-election to try and win urban seats in urban Ontario and that had backfired. She lost her role as a shadow cabinet minister after O’Toole named a new shadow cabinet following the election. Stubbs also wanted to see a quick leadership review of O’Toole, even though this didn’t have to be held
until 2023. Later reports leaked out to the Globe and Mail about her MPs office becoming a toxic workplace and having staffers paint a bedroom in her constituency home. Those allegations were refuted by her local office manager Tina Warawa. Twice in her short political career, Stubbs has won accolades as McLean’s magazine Parliamentarian of the Year in the category of best constituent representative.
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Concession open again at Bruderheim Arena after two years Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
The concession booth at the Karol Maschmeyer Arena in Bruderheim is finally opened again after COVID restrictions and lack of volunteers shut it down for the past two years. Previously run by the local Lions Club, The Friends of Ukrainian Village Society have now taken over the operation and opened it up for business last month. Ukrainian Village Staff member and longtime Bruderheim resident Joanne Bourque is very optimistic about the concession’s future. “People seem really happy we are here and open. This year is a basic menu, but if we come back next winter, we are going to bring in Nacho Perogies and hopefully some fresh cinnamon buns made in-house,” she said. Bourque added the concession is open in the evenings and on weekends during hockey games. Lions Club President Dave Calder said the decision to give up operating the concession booth was unavoidable. “Our club is pretty elderly, and we are getting along in years. With COVID we didn’t think we would be in there run-
ning a concession and we weren’t willing to gamble with the health of our people,” he said during a phone interview. “It was a good fundraiser for us.” Calder added his club has still managed to hold things together despite restrictions. “We haven’t held a meeting since Oct. and even then, we had to do voting by phone because we didn’t have enough members for a quorum,” he said. “I can’t see us running a bingo until the COVID thing dies down, but we did do a casino a little while ago so we’ll still be contributing money where we can. We donated $2000 to the County of Lamont Food Bank (before Christmas).” Calder is in his second year as club president and said the group presently have about 20 members. Meanwhile, Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch said the re-opening of the arena concession is a bright spot for Bruderheim. “It’s thrilling to see the Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society take on the role of operating the concession at the Karol Maschmeyer Arena. The menu looks amazing and it’s a win-win for everyone,” he said.
Ukrainian Village staff member Joanne Bourque poses inside the concession booth at the Karol Maschmeyer Arena which recently re-opened after being PHOTO: JANA SEMENIUK closed for two years.
BRYKS, Roy Eli January 28, 1941 – January 30, 2022
On January 30, 2022, the heavens gained another star. A bright, strong star. Two days after his 81st birthday, Dad passed away peacefully in his sleep. We will remember you as a dependable and generous father. A loving husband and provider for 53 years. An adoring and supportive Gido. A rock to extended family. A hardworking farmer and logger. A lover of the land and all your animals. A proud (and stubborn!) Ukrainian. A graceful dancer. A rousing singer of Mnohaya Lita. A skilled harmonica player. A colourful storyteller. The MC at weddings. A giver of ice cream to grandchildren for breakfast. A sports enthusiast. A fan of nicknames, for people and your cattle. A man who always stood up to do the right thing for others. A man dedicated to his church and community, having served 17 years as a Lamont County Councillor. Roy (Roman) leaves behind to cherish his memory: devoted wife, Vicky (nee Sidor); treasured children Terra (Darren) Posyluzny, Tracy (Brent) Reaume, Courtney Bryks and Roy Bryks; beloved grandchildren Josh and Brayden
Posyluzny, Kassandra (Riley), Haillee and Jaeda Reaume. Also survived by two brothers and two sisters, numerous sister and brother in laws, many nieces, nephews, Godchildren, friends and neighbours. Roy was predeceased by his darling daughter, Draea (Bubbles), parents Maria and Wasyl, numerous brothers and sisters, and his spoiled dog, Luka. We will love you forever and remember you fondly. Vichnaya Pamyat. We are so grateful to Father Oleski for providing a final blessing to Dad in the hospital. Heartfelt thanks to the compassionate staff at Lamont Healthcare Centre who we entrusted with Dad’s care. Special appreciation to Dr. Mohamed, Denise, Sophie, Lucy, Jocelyn, Sue and Val M. for all that you did. Also, many thanks to friends Grant O’Kurley, Mike Hrycyk, Shawn Hrycyk and Pat (Freddy) Procinsky for the help at the farm the last few years. Prayer Service was held on Monday, February 07, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Evergreen Funeral Home, 16204 Fort Road, Edmonton. To view the Live Stream of the service, please visit our website. Due to COVID restrictions, Dad’s funeral and interment will be a private family event by invitation only. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lamont Healthcare Centre – Long Term Care. To sign the book of condolences, view the service and for donations, please visit www.evergreenmemorial.com EVERGREEN FUNERAL HOME 780-472-9019
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Opinion When the silent majority starts to get fed up So two weekends ago a friend and myself went to the Fringe Festival in Edmonton. Wait, you say, the Fringe Festival is in August in Old Strathcona when people gather to enjoy buskers, street performers and watch some plays under the long summer evenings. No, I’m referring to the Fringe Festival of thousands of regular everyday people of all ages and ethnicity who descended on Alberta’s legislature in support of trucker convoys protesting mandatory vaccinations and imposed pandemic restrictions. Why would I do this, you may ask? Well unlike most people making silly comments about these convoys and protests that are springing up more and more across the country, I wanted to meet some of these “fringe people” with their “unacceptable viewpoints.” Those words were uttered by our illustrious Prime Minister who is at fault for much of these protests. By his lack of courage to even speak to them it is prolonging the Ottawa protest, which due to its longevity I can’t see it ending any way accept badly. So my buddy and I first went to the Acheson Truck stop last Saturday where hundreds of large trucks were gathered and people wandered quite happily mixing with each other, taking selfies and relaxing in a very friendly
atmosphere. As we watched a person came along offering up warm sausage rolls for people sitting in their vehicles. Around 11:30 the convoy set out towards Edmonton. As it slowly made it’s way along the Yellowhead to the Henday, people lined the overpasses giving thumbs up and waving flags some which weren’t favourable to our Prime Minister. But… and this is a big but … not one Nazi flag to been seen. After about 90 minutes we arrived in downtown Edmonton, parked, and walked to the legislature a few blocks away. Among us were people carrying a variety of protest signs. They came from all over northern Alberta to express their concerns. As we neared the Legislature, the sound of air horns blaring out, and the smell of diesel fumes filled the air. But thousands were gathered as a parade of big rigs moved along the 99 Ave. We watched and chatted with people for more than three hours and the trucks kept passing by. Tractor units, large half tons, a full sized oil right truck it was an eclectic mix of rigs. As was the crowd. We spoke with grandparents fed up with not being able to see their grandchildren, one
ale for your decisions and agree to disagree. Calling them names and painting all those who disagree with your thoughts with the same brush just doesn’t cut it. It’s childish! And for those who say the police were harsh on protestors in BC at logging sites and along the Coastal Pipeline protest please note one big difference in those protests and the trucker convoy. The police moved in because those protestors were breaking court issued injunctions to stay away from the areas they were protesting. They were breaking the law and vandalizing equipment not owned by them. The truck convoys are a nuisance but they aren’t doing any major damage. And yes, there have been some stupid incidents done by stupid people widely reported on, but those aren’t representative of the majority. In Ottawa, the trucker convoy participants are shovelling snow and cleaning up any messes they make. To the extent that street crime in the area which they are protesting is down from 31 incidents in January before the convoy arrived to just three since. Meanwhile Justin, fully vaccinated, suffering from Covid, remains in hiding. What great leadership!!! JOHN MATHER
couple had lost their business because of the restrictions, another had lost his job. These weren’t screaming radicals. Nope these were Ralphs, Marthas and Henrys … ordinary folk who have had their rights stomped on for two years and are totally fed up with it. They didn't wanted to rappel down tall buildings to unleash banners like our Federal environment minister is so proud of doing. Now people are going to say I’m an idiot for supporting these folks. Well maybe, but the majority of those folks I talked to last weekend were fully vaccinated. They actually are the silent majority. Rather than the sheep who blindly follow and don’t see the potential for total state control down the road, they wanted to see it stop now. And our Prime Minister could resolve this by speaking with the protestors. His daddy, Pierre, was famous for confronting protestors. He and the protestors didn’t see eye to eye on many occasions, but he did talk to them. Too bad his offspring won’t. Instead he cowers away in his basement. And calls them names! Justin, you don’t need to accede to the crowd’s demands. You just need to talk to their leaders, explain the ration-
Additional opportunity for input on K-9 curriculum I really think we are blessed to have one of the biggest economic hubs in Alberta so close to home. I am referring to the Alberta Industrial Heartland. I was telling you about the $250 million announcement from Fortune Minerals last week, and it’s part of major momentum in the heartland. From Air Products, to Dow Chemicals, and now Fortune, this is a very exciting time. Many of the policies our government put in place are attracting these major companies to Alberta. One thing a good government will do is go back to the drawing board if the people want us to. That is exactly what is being done with the K-6 draft curriculum. We are com-
mitted to engaging with Albertans and listening to all feedback on the draft curriculum and draft social studies design blueprint. Last fall, in-person engagement sessions were postponed due to the pandemic. Considering current public health measures, the government is providing new virtual engagement sessions to hear diverse viewpoints from Albertans. The virtual sessions will be held until February 28. Regional sessions will enable communities to share local insights and unique perspectives on the draft K-6 curriculum. Head to www.alberta.ca/curriculum-have-yoursay to register for a virtual session.
There is also a survey available until the end of the month as well. There has also been a very positive development in healthcare! I am excited to share that Albert Health Services and the United Nurses of Alberta have come to a collective agreement. This four-year deal ensures the stability of our healthcare system and addresses issues of recruitment and retention, including in rural areas. The agreement also balances the need to keep health care spending comparative to that in other jurisdictions while ensuring Alberta’s registered nurses receive fair compensation for the important work that they do. Do you know someone who has
stepped up for seniors in our riding? If so, there is a great opportunity to have individuals or organizations receive the recognition they deserve. nominations are now open for the 2022 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. I have no doubt we have some deserving candidates in our backyard. Up to nine awards will be presented to individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations. The nomination deadline is May 2. Details are at www.alberta.ca/MSSA. Please contact my constituency office at fortsaskatchewan.vegreville@assembly.ab.ca if you have any questions or concerns. Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, MLA Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville
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FROM WHERE I SIT: A Mini Rant
BY HAZEL ANAKA Maybe it’s time to gather some thoughts and mini rants together within this space. Is it too much to ask that newsreaders and anchors learn, once and for all, how to pronounce Ukraine? If they can say Bosnia Herzegovina, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Abū Ibrāhīm al-Hāshimi al-Qurashi, Ram Nath Kovind, Iván Duque M á r q u e z , Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi, tastawiyiniwak, and Sspomitapi surely they can learn to say Ukraine. That’s just a sampling of some of the long, multivowel, multi-consonant surnames; others are place names. The last three words in that list are just some of the new Indigenous names for Edmonton’s wards. Somehow, during the last election, every reporter or anchor could say the words with apparent confidence. Being non-indigenous, I don’t know if they really hit the mark or not but it appeared fairly natural. Just Google Edmonton wards and a
pronunciation guide along with origin and meaning are provided. With practise, you and I could learn how to get our tongues around the insurmountable. Two little syllables: yoo·krayn. And It’s not The Ukraine. The only time we add “The” is when it’s a multi-state situation: The United States, The United Kingdom. Ukraine is a sovereign country not part of The United Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) which began crumbling in 1991. While we’re at it let’s talk about the capital city of Ukraine. I’ve been confused and wrong about this one. The correct pronunciation is KEE-eve not KEEyev. According to Wikipedia “the goal is to persuade English-language media and organizations to exclusively use Kyiv (derived from the Ukrainian language name) instead of Kiev (derived from the Russian language name) as the one true name of the Ukrainian capital. It is a part of the wider campaign CorrectUA.” So, altogether now….Someday I hope to visit Kee-eve, capital of Yoo-krayn. Last week when I wrote about and predicted what we’d see with the trucker’s protest, little did I know that this
much later, not only would it still be ongoing in Ottawa but would spill over into many other Canadian cities. Obviously, Toronto and Quebec City have learned some precious lessons from the fiasco in Ottawa. Circumventing what is clearly a very organized protest/occupation is going to prevent much of the prolonged chaos experienced in Ottawa. When a single tractor or highway truck idles in our yard during the cold the diesel fumes make me sick. Imagine the stench in Ottawa streets, homes, and offices. Most of us know the difference between diesel engines and gas engines. The former requires extended idling time to ‘warm up.’ In extreme cold, trucks can literally idle for days even if the driver never turns a wheel….otherwise they may never start at all. I’ve found the incessant honking even during TV reporter ‘hits’ to be unbearable and I’m several provinces away, not across the street. So, where are we now? We’ve got the likes of US Senator Ted Cruz weighing in on this event and calling for an investigation into GoFundMe because they’ve dared to freeze $9M. Professional instigators, people with criminal records, racists,
and others with questionable causes have hijacked the process, the money, the notoriety. What may have begun as a harmless expression of frustration with the government, COVID-19, and mandates is no longer harmless. The million dollar a day policing bill is one easy-to-understand cost. The harm to businesses and the people of Ottawa is harder to measure in dollars. This black eye to Canada on the world stage won’t soon be forgotten. White
supremacists; Nazi flags; the desecration of the War Memorial, the tomb of the unknown soldier, and the Terry Fox monument are despicable. Certain indigenous and minority groups have accurately pointed out that if the protestors weren’t predominantly white, this thing would have been shut down days ago amid howls for action, arrests, and probably spilled blood. Certain Conservatives cozying up to the protestors when this event
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Bruderheim business’s customer appreciation day a ‘dream come true’ Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
One local business owner made his dream come true by holding a small customer appreciation event that included a 15-foot snowmobile jump over a truck, along with fireworks and giveaways this past weekend. Ben Moth, owner/operator of BM Services based in Bruderheim, sponsored Lethbridge sledder Aaron Gerk, 28, to perform the snowmobile stunt in Bruderheim on Feb. 5 which was broadcast through a live video onto Moth’s social media. “I met Aaron through a sledders page on facebook. I was looking for a rider to do the jump and Aaron messaged me about it. We just clicked like old friends,” said Moth. Moth, along with many volunteers, spent upwards of 90 hours preparing the jump, which placed a truck between two built up snow hills. He explained why he wanted to put the event together. “I’ve always wanted to do something like this. Something fun and outdoors to promote my business and other businesses who donated
prizes to the giveaway table,” he said. “I love snowmobiling and I have never seen any jumps or anything like this around here. It’s positive and more people need that after two years of lock downs.” Moth said the jump ended up 15 feet high and 90 feet long from where the tracks left the snow to when it hit the snow. He hopes to put together an even bigger public event for next year. Meanwhile, two other business owners took advantage of the warmer weather to show residents some appreciation by leaving gift bags filled with coupons and sweet treats on random doorknobs Feb. 6. Deb Lawrence, of Trendy Petals in Lamont, and Jennifer Sobkow from Perks Dental in both Lamont and Bruderheim, travelled throughout both towns distributing their gifts. “It was Jennifer’s idea. She wanted to help promote small business in our town and spread some love,” said Lawrence. “We ended up handing out 25 in Lamont and 25 in Bruderheim that totaled about $3,500. We had so much fun!”
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Tarnawsky hired as permanent CAO in Lamont County Staff Reporter
After a second in camera meeting to discuss the hiring of a new CAO, Lamont County councillors emerged from it to report the interim tag has been dropped from new CAO Peter Tarnawsky’s title. The recorded vote was 3-2 in favour of offering the position to Tarnawsky. Tarnawsky was appointed interim CAO in Sept. 2021 after the dismissal of former CAO Stephen Hill. “We recognize the valuable skills and abilities our CAO has in working with municipalities, his leadership, strategy and advisory skills – as was evidenced during his interim time,” said Reeve, David Diduck.
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strategic plan and strengthening administration based on Council’s direction. “I am excited with the progress we have made in the past six months across the organization.” Since his arrival in September, Tarnawsky
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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Assaults, harassment incidents up, says Ft. Sask. staff Sgt. Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
A crime report for the Town of Bruderheim was presented by Fort Saskatchewan Staff Sargent Pernell St. Pierre during the Feb. 2 town council meeting. The report showed a decrease of crime from last year in nearly every category except four; assaults were up by 67 percent, criminal harassment was also up by 67 percent, fraud was up by 63 percent, and disturbing the peace increased by 33 percent. St. Pierre explained that the criminal harassment numbers, which had increased by 67 percent, were isolated incidents and he could not go into details on the individual files.
MLA wants to see return to normal Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk has voiced her support for ending Alberta’s REP (Restrictions Exemption Program) in a letter posted to her social media page. “It is obvious that REP has not given the anticipated relief from the spread of the Omicron variant or alleviated the strain on our health care system,” her letter said. “I believe REP needs to be lifted as soon as possible so we can begin the return to normal.” The vaccine passport program, known as the REP, was instituted Sept. 20 when Alberta was approximately 70 percent vaccinated and had a positivity rate of 10.4 percent. Public outcry to the restrictions amped up last month when it began to affect truck drivers crossing the border to the US The federal vaccine mandate for truck drivers was instituted Jan. 15 which prompted nation-wide protests in the form of trucker rallies with the largest happening in Ottawa and the Coutts border with the US Thousands of truckers and their supporters arrived Jan. 29 in Ottawa and are still protesting for a second week with speeches, honking horns and waving flags. In Edmonton, similar protests occurred Jan. 29 and Feb. 5. Meanwhile, Premier Jason Kenney also pledged to end the restrictions with a video posted to his social media on Feb. 4. “The reality is that with the Omicron wave, we have seen that the power of vaccines to reduce transmission and infection against this highly transmissible variant has declined significantly,” he said. “The rationale for the proof of vaccination programs like Alberta's REP is not as strong today, as when we introduced it in September. After two years of this, we simply cannot continue to rely on the blunt instrument of damaging restrictions as the primary tool to cope with a disease that will likely be with us for the rest of our lives. Early next week, the COVID Cabinet Committee will approve a plan for the careful lifting of public health measures, beginning with the restriction exemption program.” Kenney’s statements come on the heels of a recent study made public in Jan. by Johns Hopkins University. The study analyzed data from 24 other studies showing that lockdowns did not significantly reduce the number of deaths from COVID and instead had enormous economic and social costs. Meanwhile, Dr. Deena Hinshaw reflected on a Continued on Page 9
“They were concentrated to a specific group of people in the community,” he said. “This includes everything from phone calls to actual criminal harassment.” St. Pierre then addressed the increase in fraud. “Overall, we have been seeing a lot more people reporting on the telephone and online frauds.” Mayor Karl Hauch questioned if stats were kept on the response times for calls to the police. St. Pierre said the stats for Bruderheim were on par with the rest of the province with an average response time of 20 minutes. Theft of motor vehicles dropped severely from a four year high of 24 in 2019 to only six in 2021. Councillor George Campbell asked St. Pierre for
more information on the dramatic decrease. “I see a drop, but I’m concerned about it. Is it due to not enough patrolling or lack of members to patrol? When you see a drop like that it makes me wonder why we are not catching this,” he said. St. Pierre explained that COVID as well as a cold winter most likely accounted for the drop but said he would investigate it more and get back to council with additional information. Other dramatic decreases included break and enters which went from a high of 14 in 2018 to four in 2021, mischief other than damage to property which went from 17 in 2018 to three in 2021 and possession of stolen goods which went from 11 in 2019 to zero in 2021.
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Local delegates attend Ag Societies convention Sixteen delegates from three of the agricultural Societies in Lamont County attended the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS) annual convention in Edmonton February 3 to 5. They were joined by over 220 delegates from across Alberta to share in a weekend of education, collaboration and networking. Session topics ranged from board financial literacy to rebuilding community connections. The three-day event also hosted showcase acts and a trade show to provide contact information for attendees to book entertainment and other services for their events. Andrew Ag Society had one of the largest contingents of all delegates at the convention with 12 attendees, while Lamont and Chipman each had 2. The Andrew Ag Society was very pleased that AAAS was able to forge ahead to host an in-person event this year. "There were many relevants sessions and incredible entertainment enjoyed by all. We left with some great information and great memories with new friends." Tammy Evans of Andrew Ag Society explained when asked how they enjoyed the weekend. Unique to the convention is a
Minister and MLA forum, which provides attendees the opportunity to ask important questions to their elected officials and bring forward topics that need to be addressed. Unfortunately there was a low turnout of rural MLA representation with only two rural MLAs on the panel. During the forum, Terry Eleniak, President of Lamont, asked the Minister of Agriculture, Nate Horner, why there was little representation of rural MLAs both at the event and in the legislature in general. The Minister indicated that the boundaries are drawn based on population, and he was unable to comment on the absence of his rural colleagues in attendance at the event. "It was fantastic to see people who we haven't been able to meet up with in two years and actually be interactive with one another again." Stated Rebecca Joseph from Lamont Ag Society & president of AAAS. "We have been attending this convention for numerous years now which has allowed us to get to know people from across the province. It's nice to hear our struggles aren't unique, and it's a great resource to brainstorm solutions. "
PROPERTIES LAMONT COUNTY • W4-18-53-11-NE 160 acres pasture on RR 181 between TWP RD 530 and 532. Price: $230,000 • W4-18-53-11-SE 159.88 acres pasture on RR 181 between TWP RD 530 and 532 Price: $230,000
• 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 FARM LAND IN CHIPMAN • S ½ of SW ¼ -20-54-18-W4 80 acres all in hay and trees near highway 15. Price: $150,000 • SW ¼ 30-54-18-W4 (North ½) 78.83 acres fenced pasture land. Price: $140,000 • SW ¼, 30-54-18-W4 (South ½)- 72.12 acres Fenced pasture land. Price: $130,000 • NW ¼ 30-54-18-W4 144.67 acres fenced pasture with 50± acres was cultivated. Price: $360,000
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MLA Continued from Page 8 return to normal during a live COVID update on Feb. 4. “What has been important throughout the COVID response is seeking balance between the harms of COVID and the harms of the measures needed to prevent an overwhelming surge of severe outcomes. I believe that after the omicron wave has subsided, the risk of our system becoming overwhelmed,
will be substantially reduced,” she said. “There is evidence that recovery from COVID-19 with earlier strains provides some protection against future reinfection. But we don't know how strong that protection is or how long it lasts.” Hinshaw added that vaccines remain critically important. As of Feb. 4, Alberta has a COVID positivity rate of 34 percent while Lamont County has risen in cases from 47 on Jan. 28 to 67 on Feb. 7.
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New owner excited about Baba’s Attic future John Mather Staff Reporter
It was just a small online ad, but it has led to new ownership for Baba’s Attic, the small eatery and curio shop that’s a fixture on Mundare’s main street. Cindy Santo said she was perusing Facebook when she saw an ad for the restaurant in a nice little town. “We ended up buying a house that came with the business and since we wanted to get out of the larger centre we bought it and here we are moving forward.” “We were looking for an alternative thing to do because my husband is retired,” said Santo. The family lived in Grande Prairie and she said they wanted to travel. “Covid put an end to those plans. “So we started looking at options to downsize and find something to do with our time.” Santo along with her husband Kent, son Robert Rickard, 33, and daughter Stephanie Arcand will make the business a family affair when they all get settled in at the new, for them, location. Robert, who will take up residence in March, will be the manager and Stephanie, living in Fort McMurray, will be the back end manager doing social media and books. Santo added Robert will also be doing some renovations to the eatery. Santos first took over the business in early January. “This way we can be part of the community and we’re looking forward to it,” she explained. She has managed restaurants in the past, and Robert has managed “restaurants and bars for years.” Santo said he specializes in coffee and that will be one of the first changes customers will see once the restaurant becomes fully operational again later this spring. “I’ve never owned a
restaurant before,” she states. “I’ve learned a lot to this point.” The family plans to expand the Ukrainian menu in a few areas, Santo explains. “We’ll be expanding the perogy area because there’s a lot of room to add different flavours there.” In addition, she said the dessert area will grow and several gluten free products will be added to the menu. The soup and sandwich menu will stay the same but suppers will be added. The pizza oven has already been removed. The hours for the restaurants will be from Wednesday to Sunday. “My husband wants to get the morning crowd so we’ll be open so people can get a coffee or breakfast before they go off to work,” she said. “We’re thinking we’ll open from about 7 or 8 a.m. to 7 at night.” It will also have take out and delivery available. There will already be prepared meals available for pick up. “We’ll prepare some meals ahead of time and freeze them,” she explained. “So if you want, say a spaghetti dish, you just call ahead and then come in and pick it up.” Baba’s Attic had a variety of merchandise on sale and Santo said that will be decreased with many of the items sold off through an internet sale. “We are planning on displaying the work of local artists,” she adds. “We’ve already contacted several artists and they are looking forward to not only having a venue to showcase their work but a place where it will be offered for sale.” She has been in touch with a woman who does glass blowing in Lamont, who will put in a display also. The restaurant will get a change of name becoming Baba’s Bistro once all the renovations are done and the revised menu is ready to go. The name change, Santo explains, will slowly be rolled out
in the next while through advertising, word of mouth and social media. The preliminary opening date is scheduled for this week but a grand opening won’t be held until April. She said she’s excited about opening up the space in the evening to provide a venue for music or game nights. “We want to provide a place for residents to go for a quiet evening out with friends,” Santo said. “We’ve talked with a gentleman who plays fiddle and another who plays piano and they want to perform occasionally and we’ll be having special evenings such as Valentine’s Day.” In addition, it will be open for folks to make
reservations to hold their own special events like bridal showers or family meetings. Santo held a word of mouth only quiet opening in mid-January just to let people know she was new in town and explain changes that would be happening at the restau-
rant and was surprised when more than 50 people turned out during the day. “My granddaughter kept track of the front of the house as a greeter and she also helped me make large trays of sweets,” Santo said. “People came in and
we got to talk to them. My grandson also helped out by serving coffee.” “I just put up five posters and yet we were full.” “It will take time to get everyone reorganized, but we’re all looking forward to meeting the town.”
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Smoky Lake RCMP investigate fatal collision On Feb. 7, at approximately 6 p.m., Smoky Lake RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 28 near Range Road 162. Upon arrival, RCMP observed that a semitractor trailer and car had collided, head on. Unfortunately, the driver of the car, a 60year-old male, from Smoky Lake was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS. A female passenger was transported to hospital with minor injuries. The name of the deceased will not be released. The driver, and lone occupant, of the semitractor trailer was not physically harmed. RCMP redirected traffic for several hours for the investigation and clean up of the scene. Smoky Lake RCMP with the assistance of RCMP Forensic C o l l i s i o n Reconstruction continue to investigate the collision. Preliminary investigation indicates the car encroached into the opposing lane of travel occupied by the
oncoming semi-tractor trailer. No charges are expected. The Edmonton office
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are anticipated. Cpl. Shawn Morgan RCMP Media Relations Officer
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Grain bag and twine recycling is now available for County residents (under a pilot program funded by the Government of Alberta and operated by Cleanfarms). Properly rolled and secured grain bags and bagged twine can be dropped off, free of charge, at St. Michael Landfill (twine bags are available onsite). We recommend contacting the landfill prior to drop off, as grain bags and twine must be prepared properly, and offloading should be confirmed. Lamont County also offers free rental of a grain bag roller. Learn more at www.lamontcounty.ca/agservices. It is with deepest sympathies, Lamont County Council and staff pass on condolences to the family of Roy Bryks. Mr. Bryks passed away on January 30. He contributed 17 years to Lamont County Council as Councillor and Reeve.
Keep Kids Away from Snowbanks on Sides of Roads! s! Lamont County Public Works would like to remind you, please don’t allow your children to bury themselves in snow, make tunnels, or play in snowbanks along the roadside. If children are playing in the drifts or windrows, them may not be seen. And that means there is a risk of being swept up by a snow plow! Please help us keep your little-ones safe!
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Snow Clearing and Vehicle Assistance
The next Regular Council Meeting and Committee of the As a safety reminder, Lamont County Whole Meeting is Tuesday, February 22, starting at 9 a.m. employees and contractors that are clearing county roadways are unable to assist with The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County removing private vehicles stuck on roads. Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams. COVID protocols and requirements are in place. Snow removal equipment cannot be used to remove vehicles that have become stuck in Please note: for health and safety precautions, it is ditches or other locations. It is both a liability recommended to attend the February 22 meeting issue and a safety issue (it also takes away virtually using the Teams invitation (accessible via the time from clearing roads as top priority). Lamont County website). If you would like to present or speak at a meeting, please contact Legislative Services.
It is recommended to contact a towing service or emergency services when necessary.
The meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a link Operators may be able to contact emergency to Microsoft Teams so you can attend virtually is found at: services in critical situations. www.lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes.
Kalyna Family Resource Network – Lamont County Region (KFRNLC), has a number of programs in February. Information and posters can be found on the KFRNLC Facebook page, or by contacting Erin.T@lamontcounty.ca.