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Bruderheim’s Emerance Maschmeyer earns Olympic spot on Team Canada

Bruderheim Olympian Emerance Maschmeyer.

Photo: Arlan Maschmeyer

BY JANA SEMENIUK Emerance Maschmeyer, 27-year-old, local woman’s hockey goalie is headed for the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.

Hockey Canada made the announcement earlier this month, naming the 23 players on the roster including Maschmeyer and two other goalies (Kristin Campbell from Manitoba and Ann-Renée Desbiens from Quebec,) who will represent Team Canada in Women’s hockey during the 2022 Olympics.

In an earlier interview, Maschmeyer described her early life growing up playing hockey in the small town of Bruderheim supported by her four siblings along with her parents.

“I can't even remember not playing

hockey. In my family, that was just the way of life. I have three older siblings and a younger brother, and we all played. We had an outdoor rink that my dad built, and we were out there on the ice every day,” she said.

In terms of reaching a shot at an Olympic spot, Maschmeyer said she had been working towards that goal since she was 10.

According to hockeycanada.ca, the women’s hockey tournament will take place Feb. 2-16 at the National Indoor Stadium and Wukesong Sports Centre.

The website also states that Canada will aim for its fifth gold medal overall and first since 2014 when they open preliminary-round action against Switzerland on Feb. 3.

Bullarama Supreme and Summer Sizzler Rodeo back for 2022 Lamont Ag. Society has virtual AGM and group sets dates welcoming back two major events

BY JOHN MATHER It was a virtual annual general meeting, but the Lamont Agricultural Society not only reported a gain in income despite not holding any events in 2021, but also stated both Bullarama and the Lamont Rodeo are a go for 2022.

In giving her events report secretary Rebecca Joseph said the bullarama would be held May 7.

“We are in the planning stages now,” she said. “And any help with planning or if people are interested in sitting on the committee they should call me.”

When Ag. Society Vice President Shelley Loren gave her report on the rodeo, she stated planning had begun on the rodeo and they were looking forward to hosting the rodeo on July 9 and 10.

President Terry Eleniak reported on marketing the Society had undertaken in the past year. He said the agricultural facility had been rented out for a wedding and it had been very well

received.

“Many of the guests enjoyed the rural, country atmosphere,” he said. “This might be the start of something good moving forward if we wish to pursue renting the facility for similar functions. Our facility can be dolled up quite a bit.

"I must admit when I first saw it prepared for the wedding I was most impressed.”

Eleniak added the Society had stayed in touch with its sponsors and “we let them know we are still here for our community and the majority of them are standing behind us, so I appreciate them for that.”

In giving her vice president’s report, Shelley Loren said they were hoping to be hosting events in 2022.

“We can certainly put 2021 behind us and kick it to the curb,” she said.

Within the next month she hopes to have more information on hosting the events for 2022.

“We’re hoping we can move forward

with this year's planning.”

Joseph in giving her report as secretary suggested that because of the pandemic and many things being in limbo, she discovered that there were several areas where there was crossover between the secretary and the treasurer roles and had made a motion to combine the two positions as one.

The Society did have a successful 2021 in terms of grants.

Giving the treasurer's report, Joseph told the small group attending the AGM they had received a stabilization grant that provides one-time funding support for rodeos, sports, arts or other revenue-based organizations.

The Agricultural Society uses the funds to support both Bullarama and the Rodeo. Despite not being held last year, the society received a grant of $11,849. Those funds will be used in 2022.

The Society also received $35,806 from the Agriculture Society Grant Program. The new criteria for this

grant is a five-year average due to the current pandemic, as we have not had any normal operations for the past year.

“This was great,” she said. “Because previously it had been based on the prior year’s activities and of course we hadn’t had any.”

The society also has a balance of $1,870 remaining in a 50/50 casino account. Joseph added they would be hosting a casino in Camrose sometime this year, although she did point out it wouldn’t be July when rodeo activity is at its peak.

They also received a farm safety grant partnering with Lamont County FCSS and the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP to host a virtual workshop in the amount of $3,125.

Following elections, Eleniak remained in the position of president, with Shelley Loren as the vice president and Rebecca Joseph as the secretary-treasurer.

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Lamont Fire Department gets fourth female member

BY JANA SEMENIUK The Lamont Fire Department has gained another member to their team after newcomer Brittney Poleon, 29, completed her recruitment training and became a full-fledged fire fighter last week.

After arriving in Lamont from Edmonton last year with her three children, ages two, four and six, Poleon said she looked forward to fulfilling a childhood dream: serving as a first responder.

“I grew up in Toronto.

When I was 14, I saw everything that was going on. I saw kids getting kidnapped on the

news and I wanted to help. Then I saw (news reports) of fires burning (out of control) and I also wanted to help. I realized I would have to choose between being a police officer or a fire fighter,” she said.

Poleon said she wanted a small-town atmosphere to raise her children and decided on Lamont where she applied to the fire department online.

“I’ve only been here a couple of months, but I’m so happy I’ve completed my recruitment training. It’s the goal I’ve been working for. The fire fighters have made me feel like I am a part of

a family which is exactly what I wanted to feel like. I feel accepted,” she said. “And now I get to go out on calls.”

Lamont Fire Chief Scott Calder is also happy to welcome Brittney into the fold.

“Brittney has been a great addition to our department. She is dedicated and hard working.

We are excited to have her as a responding member of Lamont County Emergency Services,” he said by text.

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Opinion “Keep on Truckin!”

Not without a jab you aren’t

BY JOHN MATHER With the latest round of pronouncements from our esteemed leaders in Ottawa last week, you have to wonder when the citizenry of southern Ontario and Quebec are going to realize they made a mistake in giving Justin and his hoard a second minority government.

After declaring those who drive across the border with the U.S, transporting fresh produce, fruits, and parts to supply Ontario’s industrial machine, and all manner of materials for the rest of the country, Trudeau and his minions decided all drivers had to be vaccinated and produce proof or be forced into quarantine.

The outcry was instantaneous, especially since we’re already facing supply chain issues and growing inflation problems.

According to the Alberta Motor Transport Association, 52 per cent of Alberta’s gross domestic product is delivered on the back of a truck.

Further the Association said there’s a shortage of more than 4,000 commercial drivers in this province alone.

Association president Chris Nash said the industry could lose up to 20,000 cross-border drivers because of the mandate.

So this foolhardy move was cancelled only to be restored a day later.

So cross-country trucker protest convoys have been fired up. In Manitoba, truckers have blocked the border access at Emerson in protest.

Please, Trudeau-lite… vet your candidates, and maybe seek the same for the bureaucratic corps. Please somewhere on the employment application can it ask if they have any common sense?

The Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, is a Mississauga MP whose only close contact with trucks is probably to see them driving along the 401 or QEW from either the Buffalo, Niagara or Windsor border crossings.

In a response to the Conservatives stating making truckers be vaccinated was bad for the Canadian economy, Alghabra wrote in a rebuttal letter, “If your priority is in the protection of our supply chains, products on grocery shelves, and combating inflation, then you should join our government in promoting vaccinations. The biggest threat to our supply chain is Covid-19.”

What twaddle!

CONTINUED

CONTINUED Really, a caring government would think the bigger threat might be the estimated 16,000 truckers who can’t deliver products to the grocery stores shelves.

Omar probably doesn’t realize truckers, who were originally considered an essential service thus vaccine exempt, drive a long number of hours in their cabs. And then, they sleep in the back of their cabs in the sleeping unit. And then, they drop off the trailer where warehouse people - not the truck driver generally unload it. In other words, they're pretty much quarantined for their entire trip.

Truckers don’t come in contact with many people while delivering goods to Canada or transporting them across the border

going south.

For a while truckers throughout the industry were happy when the original vaccination announcement seemed to be rescinded.

But then the government penned, “Let us be clear: This has not changed. The information shared yesterday was provided in error,” read a terse Friday statement from the federal government confirming that Canada was still going full-throttle on a plan to close the borders to unvaccinated truckers starting Saturday.

Our Federal government is the epitome of incompetence.

Let’s impose hikes in an unwarranted carbon tax during surging inflation and during a cold snap that has affected most parts of the country.

Let’s roll out one vac-

cine to take care of this Covid pandemic. No, let's make that two shots…. three shots… uhhhh maybe four or five.

Let’s keep the kids out of school, no let’s put ‘em back in… no let’s keep ‘em out.

There’s not as much activity at Waffle House as there is with our Federal and provincial governments.

Wear a mask, a year later, well that mask doesn’t really work try this one.

It’s being poured on the public from elected officials and bureaucrats.

And neither really have concrete answers.

And now, Trudeau and his merry band of incompetents want to shutter the trucking industry in the midst of inflation and supply chains shortages.

Yeah, this is going to make it so much better.

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FROM WHERE I SIT: Angry, Suffering, And Sick at Heart

BY HAZEL ANAKA Scholars and historians have spent entire careers studying Ukraine and its fraught relationship with Russia so I won’t pretend to be anything other than gravely concerned about recent developments in the region. Experts are weighing in on what the hell Vladimir Putin is up to now. In 2014, when he seized Crimea without much more than a global whimper in response he was probably emboldened. As Ukraine as fought to become fully independent and rid itself of rampart corruption, Putin has patiently waited… other than assembling one hundred thousand troops at Ukraine’s eastern border.

It seems Russia is threatened by Ukraine’s request to join NATO and be more officially recognized and supported by western nations.

Ukraine may not have a prayer of being accepted into NATO but Putin can’t take that chance.

NATO allies on the other

hand are objecting to Russia’s interference in the right of Ukraine, a sovereign country to make its own decisions.

Other experts think Putin is flexing his muscles because Russia’s reputation as a super power is being threatened by China’s rising prominence. Canada, in the meantime is remaining very quiet. Canada trails only Russia and Ukraine in the number of Ukrainians in its population. Our deputy prime minister is an out-spoken Ukrainian so what gives?

None of this is simple.

But that’s why countries rely on their allies, their foreign ministers, and their military to advise them. This story isn’t going away. No quick or simple fix here.

So Premier Francois Legault is threatening to fine/tax the unvaccinated in Quebec. He rightly makes the observation that while only ten percent of people are unvaccinated, they are occupying fifty percent of the precious beds in the health system. That is largely true across the country. However, in politics, nothing is ever as it appears. Legault is going into an election in a few months. Since the onset of the pandemic, he has gotten unusually

high approval ratings in the polls. Until lately.

Quebecers have lived through some of the harshest restrictions (closures and curfews) in the country. People are clearly very angry.

While no prime minister, premier, or medical ethicist will publicly agree with it, there is considerable support within Quebec and the rest of Canada that further penalizing these people is the way to go.

If this sly fox only intended to get the attention of the unvaccinated it appears to be working.

Just as it did when proof of vaccination was required to enter liquor stores and cannabis businesses. Vaccination rates went up. The people wanting punishment for those who still didn’t get it, got the appearance of tough new action. Maybe we’ll all win because of his maneuvering.

The by-product of Legault’s musings are the discussions about whether our questionable choices (smoking, drinking, being inactive, being overweight, driving recklessly, engaging in extreme sports) should result in a direct user-pay system. Where does the Canada Health Act and universal access fall in this discussion?

Mundare Arena busy hosting Super League hockey games 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).

Lamont U15 (11-3-2) were scheduled to play at Camrose on Sunday

but no score was posted at deadline on Monday.

Mundare is scheduled to host two Super League 2011 games this weekend. On Friday the Northside Mafia takes on Red Wings. Saturday the Red Wings take on O2 Grizzlies.

Mundare Arena was host to 2010 Super League games over the

weekend. On Friday, Wave beat Eagles 9-2. On Saturday, Eagles skated to a 2-2 tie with Calgary; and Capital City beat the Eagles 7-3. On Sunday, Saints beat Eagles 7-1 at Mundare Arena.

Jackson Gates got a goal in his Strathcona U18 AA Warriors 5-3 loss on Friday against Polar Kings.

What about those people who choose to pay for out-of-pocket tests and procedures?

Wikipedia shows 2017 results that indicate Canada ranks 36 out of 39 countries in a hospital beds per capita comparison. We’ve got only 2.5 beds per 1,000 compared to Japan at 13 per 1,000.

Could that fact alone explain why you’re still waiting for a hip or knee replacement or cancer treatment? Or explain why our healthcare system is on the critical list itself?

But before you say build more hospitals and

add more beds, consider other studies that show comparisons between countries healthcare spending and health outcomes. We spend more already and get less. Is there taxpayer appetite for higher, much higher taxes? Are qualified healthcare workers sitting at home waiting for more hospitals or will we have to increase university spending too and wait years for people to become qualified?

Again, nothing here is either cheap, simple or quick.

It is so easy and understandable for regular

people to be outraged at every personal and global problem swirling around us. Yet all these important matters… healthcare, pandemics, world peace, military aggression, equality for all, wealth distribution, climate change, extreme weather events, economic health… to name a few are not simple, easy, or cheap to fix. Nor is there one clear answer to each problem. Or consensus on what is right and fair.

Or what to tackle first.

It’s no wonder so much of society is angry, suffering, and sick at heart, from where I sit.

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Family disputes Lamont County bill for ditching issues

BY JOHN MATHER Lamont County residents Joan and Julien Lopushinsky appeared virtually before council Jan. 11 to argue about a $10,580.31 bill they received from the County. The invoice was for digging out the ditch in front of their property; and then the County came along and informed them it was to be filled in again, they said. They were joined

by Milton and Marian Holowich, their neighbours from across the road.

Joan Lopushinsky explained that last August a County representative had come out to their property to stop work that was being done by a private contractor cleaning the ditch in front of their property.

Lopushinsky explained the property had been flooded off and on for the past five years and after speaking with the County, the family had been assured the issue would be taken care of. When nothing happened the Lopushinskys hired a contractor to do the work.

“And then last year, the County worker told us we would have to put all the dirt back because we were on the road allowance,” she told council. “We were tired of waiting and had hired a contractor to do the work.”

Lopushinsky said they were really upset because they had to cut down 30-year-old spruce trees they had watered and nurtured because they were being flooded out.

“So we hired, at our own cost, a contractor to slope the ditch and have it properly drain to the creek which is half a mile away.”

She said they had spoken to Division 5 Councillor Neil Woitas while they waited to get a final decision on putting the dirt back.

She said they were 30 yards from completing the work.

Three months later the county returned and replaced all the dirt and put down a coconut mat-

ting.

She added there were many problems with the County coming out and doing what should have been a simple job, which dragged it into a multi day event.

She further argued their contractor could have put the dirt back in the ditch for a far less amount than the County charged them.

She added the water in the ditch just pools in the location now rather than draining away.

Woitas, she added, showed her some paperwork for the ditch repairs done by the County, but she said no one from the administrative side of the County had ever approached them.

“Why,” she asked “Is there no common sense thinking at public works? It seems there is a make-work attitude there that inevitably comes back to the ratepayers paying more taxes.”

She further added the County then told her there was no record of the work ever being approved five years ago.

She wondered why the ditches were lowered in an area just three miles away, yet their ditches couldn’t be cleared to allow for drainage.

She felt they shouldn’t have to pay the bill issued by the County and the County should further do the original drainage work.

Reeve David Diduck said he could understand the frustration the families had.

“It’s pretty disheartening when you bring something to somebody's attention and nothing gets done,” he said. “It’s even worse when people make a commitment and there’s no follow through on

that commitment.”

He added there did have to be better communication between the parties.

He said she stated the County didn’t ask to go on her property and put the dirt back, but originally the Lopushinskys hadn’t asked to undertake remediation work on County property which indicated the communication issue.

“We just can’t let individual ratepayers start carving up and relining our ditches to alleviate water problems on their own properties.”

He did admit he felt they should have been part of the discussion to repair the property once the County came back to fill in the ditch and put down matting.

Further he felt they should have been told they would be responsible for paying the County’s bill to do the work.

“But,” he pointed out.

“If this starts happening all over the County, we essentially lose control of our ditches and right of ways and where water is going to be flowing.”

He said there were some questions the council would have for administration.

Julien admitted if he hadn’t met Woitas he wouldn’t have known what was going on as the County came and put the dirt back in the cleared ditch.

Woitas said the County was to put clay back in the ditch, but it’s not a good area and workers can’t get compaction in the area.

“We wasted at least three extra days there,” he said. “The whole thing is totally out of control there.”

Councillor Roy Anaka said they had completed the master drainage

study and since Woitas had been bringing the issues up before he felt administration should have looked at the area to see why the issue wasn’t being dealt with.

Diduck told the group council would refer the matter to administration and they would have to come back with a plan on how to rectify the matter.

Council then passed a resolution referring it to the administration and having them bring back a report addressing issues brought forward by the Lopushinsky delegation.

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1.5% COLA for employees, Bruderheim Council passes on increase

BY JANA SEMENIUK The Town of Bruderheim Council discussed a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) increase for staff and council while debating their interim budget during the last council meeting Dec. 15.

Chief Administrative Officer Patty Podoborozny explained that a cost-of-living increase accounts for rising inflation as determined by the Alberta Consumer

Price Index (ACPI).

Sharing statistics, Podoborozny noted that in Jan. 2020 the ACPI was 1.12 percent and the Bruderheim COLA was 0.5 percent.

“In Jan. 2021 the projected ACPI is 2.92 percent because we only have statistics until Oct. And our COLA was 0 percent last year,” she said. “This year is still to be determined but the recommended COLA is 1.5 percent. We want to

keep good employees working in the town and the way we keep good employees is we keep pace with everyone else, or we are going to lose them in our region.”

Councillor Len Falardeau said he did not believe council should be included in the COLA. “I believe we can cut council out. That's a little bit of a savings because it doesn't make a difference to us (on council). Its not going to

change our lives one bit,” he said.

Councillors Judy Schueller, Dana Jacobs, George Campbell agreed.

Podoborzny added that the 1.5 percent increase would make a difference of $1,000 a year to a town employee before taxes.

The motion was passed for only Bruderheim town staff to have a 1.5 percent cost of living increase for 2022.

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Not wanting his 7-year old vaccinated, man on the run

BY JANA SEMENIUK A Saskatchewan man, with ties to the Lamont County area, is on the run with his seven-yearold daughter and being sought by police.

As reported by CBC Saskatchewan, RCMP are asking the public for help after issuing a release on Jan. 15 searching for 52-year-old Michael Gordon Jackson.

Michael is a resident of Carievale, Sask., and described as having blue eyes, wears glasses with dark brown hair, and weighs 250 pounds. The release stated Michael has no known vehicle but has connections to many communities including Regina, Alameda, Oxbow, Dilke and Lamont County. No description was provided for his daughter.

Michael’s ex-wife, Mariecar Jackson, told CBC News that Michael has taken their daughter because he didn’t want her to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

While her daughter has been away from home since Nov. 11, they last spoke by phone on Nov. 21.

Since then, Saskatchewan judges

have issued two court orders calling for the girl to be brought back to her mother immediately.

Although Michael is in hiding, he is refusing to stay silent. On Jan. 7 an interview with Live with Laura-Lynn was posted to Lynn’s Rumble account with the headline, ‘Dad On The Run As Ex-Wife Says She Will Obey The Government And Vaccinate Her seven Year Old Child.’

During the interview, a young girl with glasses, that Michael identified as his daughter, Sarah, could be seen peeking out curiously from behind Michael’s shoulder as he explained his fear of coming home and battling the court system to prevent his daughter from getting the vaccine.

“He (Justice by phone) informed me that any evidence I would bring to a hearing to stop it, would just be nullified by the experts for it.

They're doing whatever they want, and it's going to continue to happen,” he said.

In their interview, Lynn included a video clip statement from Dr. Robert Malone, American virologist and

immunologist who helped create the RNA technology used in the vaccines.

“We need at least five years of testing and research before we can really understand the risks associated with this new technology. The harms and risks from new medicines often become revealed many years later,” he said.

“There's no benefit for your children or your family to be vaccinating your children against the small risks of the virus, given the known health risks of the vaccine that is apparent you and your children may have to live with for the rest of your lives.”

To date, Alberta Health Services have inoculated 4.9 percent of Alberta children ages five to 11 and 80 percent of children ages 12 – 19.

On their website, AHS states ‘Health Canada approval for younger children was based on a clinical trial involving over 3,000 young children receiving the Pfizer vaccine. While some children in the study experienced mild vaccine reactions like a sore arm or fever, there were no safe-

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Meanwhile, RCMP are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Michael and his daughter to call the Saskatchewan RCMP at 310-RCMP (7267) or (306) 780-5563.

Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1�800�222�TIPS (8477) or http://www.saskcrimest oppers.com.

Michael Gordon Jackson appears on Live with LauraLynn Jan. 7 to discuss taking his daughter in order to protect her from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

They have not yet been located by police.

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ICY HIGHWAY 16 CAUSES RESPONSIBLE TRUCKERS TO FORM CONVOY ALONG RIGHT SIDE LANE AWAITING IMPROVEMENT A dumped trailer unit sits on the side of Highway 16 west of Mundare, Jan. 17. Icy road conditions made the road treacherous, said Mundare Fire Chief Glenda Dales. She said the Mundare fire station didn’t respond to this accident, but they did see it as they were returning to base from another accident further along the highway. She said the tractor trailers stayed to the side of the road in a convoy until conditions improved to allow them to safely move on.

Proposal for Chipman Canada Day fireworks on hold

BY JANA SEMENIUK Chipman residents may be getting a huge fireworks display for Canada Day if Rob Lindemann gets his way.

The long time Chipman resident brought a proposal to theVillage on Jan. 10 during their regular council meeting asking for a commitment of up to $2,500 to help fund the event, adding that if council gives their approval, he will seek donations from local organizations to help offset that amount.

“This typically amounts to about 2900 ‘shots’ and an excellent

approximately 21minute show,” Lindemann said in his proposal. He has operated the fireworks display in Chipman four times over the past six years, with 2019 being the last time after COVID restrictions shut down many public events.

Lindemann added that once council gives their approval, he will organize assistance from the local fire department, work with the Ag Society for access to the fair grounds, and most importantly order the fireworks.

As a long time customer, Lindemann said

Harrold, Shirley Irene

at Lamont. Shirley also brought her many skills to the running of the family farm, often acting as the “Hub” (also known as “Grand Central Station!”) She was an enthusiastic gardener who loved growing and preparing food for her family and community. She was known by many for her involvement in the Lamont United Church, through her Board membership, as Superintendent of Junior Sunday School, participation in the United Church Women and her many years of singing with the choir. She was an honest, wise, and loving guide to all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Shirley is lovingly remembered by Kent,

Our family wishes to announce the sudden passing of Shirley Irene Harrold, after a long and vibrant life, on January 4, 2022 at the age of 93 years.

Born and schooled in Edmonton, Shirley always wanted to be a nurse and was a graduate of the Lamont Hospital/Archer Memorial School of Nursing in 1951. Her nursing career included serving as Director of Nursing at the Long Term Care Unit

he was able to obtain a $625 discount from the just over $3,000 fireworks bill. Although delivery of the fireworks typically takes six to eight weeks, Lindemann added that it might take a bit longer this year due to supply chain issues from the pandemic.

“The Lindemann family is willing to donate $500, plus all the prep and clean up, plus perform the show,” he said in his proposal. “Lumber and pallets are required for the retention devices and that would be part of our donation. Typically, about $200 is required for these items.”

her best friend and husband for over 70 years, her two sons, Kirk (Trudy), and Gary (Jocelyn) and her daughter BarbaraLynn (David), numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Our family wishes to extend their gratitude for the many expressions of compassion and support during this difficult time.

Due to Covid restrictions, arrangements for memorial events will be made at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lamont Health Care Centre, Patient Comforts Fund.

Condolences, photos and memories may be shared through Park Memorial. www.parkmemorial.com

While council expressed enthusiasm for a Canada Day fireworks show, an official decision will be made at a future council meeting.

During a later interview, Lindemann said the reason he keeps coming back to put the show together is simple.

“I like fireworks. Its something to do for the town that I can enjoy too so why not?” he said.

“We figured its time to get some fun going.”

Sheptycki, Sophie

On January 15, 2022 Sophie Sheptycki of Lamont, AB formerly of Chipman, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 years.

Sophie is survived by her loving family; children, Shirley Laidler, Ken (Betty), Bonnie (Richard) Mandryk; six grandchildren, Carmen (Phil), Melanie, T.J. (Jodi), Tanya, Michael (Heather) and Pamela (Billy); eleven greatgrandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; as well as numerous nieces,

Chipman resident Rob Lindemann waits his turn at the village council meeting Jan. 10 to discuss a proposal to put on a Canada Day fireworks display at the Chipman fair grounds this summer. Photo: Jana Semeniuk

nephews, relatives and friends.

Predeceased by her husband, Tom; sisters, Annie, Pearl and Stephka; brothers, John, Peter, Paul; g r a n d s o n - i n - l a w, Jason.

The family would like to extend their special thanks to the staff at the Lamont Health Care Centre for their care and compassion.

Funeral Service on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton, AB with interment to follow Friday, January 21, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. in St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Chipman, AB. A livestream of the service may be viewed by visiting www.parkmemorial.com and s e l e c t i n g “Webcasting” from

Sophie’s Book of Memories on her page. Per Alberta’s R e s t r i c t i o n Exemption Program, be prepared to provide proof of Vaccinations for the Funeral Service (QR code along with valid ID if 18 or over), or proof of a negative rapid COVID test taken within 72 hours of entry, or an original medical exemption letter.

Donations may be made to the St. Bonaventure Cemetery fund, Chipman, AB or to the Lamont Health Care Centre, 5216 53 St, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0. Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.

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Lamont County struggles with Covid outbreaks due to Omicron

BY JOHN MATHER At the regular Jan. 11 Lamont County Council meeting, Interim Chief Administrative Officer Peter Tarnawsky gave a Covid 19 update.

“As of this morning I’m aware of five active Covid cases among our staff,” he said. “I am very concerned and am trying to take actions to mitigate this wherever possible.”

He told council he had re-emphasized with staff the need to work from home where possible. He added mask wearing had been re-emphasized including inside the public works shop.

“This is the law of the land,” he stated. “I’ve taken the steps to ensure where people are not adhering to wearing masks, these are treated like health and safety incidents and reported as such so we can see and track the trend and where necessary take action.”

Tarnawsky added the administration was starting to look into contingency situations such as companies who could repair equipment in the event the fleet shop had

to be shut down.

“We’re also looking at contingencies for snow removal and potentially for people to operate one or more grader beats if that’s required.”

He further suggested council hold its Jan 25 council meeting totally virtually with no one in the council chambers.

Reeve David Diduck wondered if operations were currently impacted because of the five Covid cases.

“At this point I believe we’re able to manage,” stated Tarnawsky. “At this point I’m watching the fleet shop very carefully.”

He added the Omicron variant didn’t give much notice if it was to hit the County.

“My concern to put today’s meeting virtually was somewhat concerned with hosting the delegations virtually, but the one went off fairly well,” stated Diduck.

“We have to stay safe and be diligent.”

He added he felt shutting down County for as much in person contact as possible was prudent until such times as “the situation subsides.”

McCauley moves on from head of Fort RCMP Detachment

BY JOHN MATHER Inspector Michael McCauley has wrapped up his official duties as Officer in Charge of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP after a tenure of more than four years.

In a meeting held virtually with officials from the Village of Chipmam, Jan. 4, McCauley told them he had left the Fort Detachment to take a position as officer in charge of Engagement and Outreach at K Division in Edmonton.

Staff Sergeant Pernell St. Pierre will be the acting officer in charge of the Fort Detachment until a new officer in charge is named.

Pernell said he has been at the Fort Detachment for the past two years.

“I came here in May 2019,” he said. “I’ll be the Acting Detachment Commander.”

He said he wasn't sure when a permanent detachment commander would be selected, but the position had been posted.

The new position for McCauley will cover a fairly broad scope, added St. Pierre, including indigenous policing under the umbrella of his new title.

McCauley took up his new duties on Jan. 5

Bruderheim youth take advantage of a peaceful warm Sunday evening to play hockey on the town's outdoor rink before a winter storm was set to take hold the next day. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a winter storm warning for parts of Alberta, including Lamont County, that saw freezing rain, blowing snow, strong winds, and a rapid drop in temperature. Conditions were set to improve overnight Jan. 17.

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Discretionary Permit Issued - Discretionary Use. Appeal by February 4, 2022

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Take notice that the following permit for proposed development as described below has been issued in accordance with the Lamont County Land Use Bylaw No. 675/07: 1.

Legal Description: Plan 0521003, Block 1, Lot 1 (NNE 7-53-18-W4) Land Use: Agricultural District (A) Proposal: For a staging area for online auction/auction sales activities Permit No.: DP 052/21

Additional Information For additional information regarding these permits, please contact the Planning and Development Department at (780) 895-2233.

Appeal The Land Use Bylaw provides that the person applying for the permit or affected by the order, or any other person affected by an order, decision or development permit of a Development Authority may appeal to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) whose address is 2nd Floor, Summerside Business Centre, 1229 – 91 Street SW, Edmonton Alberta, T6X 1E9 within twenty-one (21) days after the date of notice.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act If you submit comments, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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Reporting Road Concerns If you have a road concern, plowing request, grading or other Public Works service need, please SUBMIT a service request on the Lamont County website.

When completing your service request, make sure to clearly identify the location/area/ segment of the road, etc., and you can attach a photo of your service need.

More details means we can action the request efficiently.

Email: christine.laval@ahs.ca

Regular Council and Committee mitte of the Whole Meetings The next Regular Council Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting is on Tuesday, January 25 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 January 25 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.