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Just north of Lamont (above) was the starting point of what was expected to be a 2,200 vehicle convoy on Jan. 22. The Stand Up Canada - Yellow Vest Pipeline Rally travelled from Lamont to Edmonton, proceed around the Anthony Henday five times and then return to Lamont. Below: A 682-tonne de-ethanizer stripper moves slowly uphill, leading a long line of vehicles, along Highway 15 past Range Road 201, Jan.22, on its way to the Inter Pipeline Heartland Petrochemical Complex construction site near Fort Saskatchewan. The 132-metre long vessel is the second heavy haul to be made to the site through Lamont County in the past two weeks.

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Industrial Heartland looking at new projects as province rolls out incentives

BY JOHN MATHER The new year could bode well for Alberta’s Industrial Heartland if you believe the comments coming from the annual stakeholder event at the Edmonton Convention Centre Jan. 17.

Heartland executive director Mark Plamondon told the 1,000 delegates at the meeting, the association

Heartland ED Mark Plamondon is a very successful collaboration between business and the government.

We operate on a fourpillar model, he said.

“Our first pillar is business development,” he said. “That group meets with companies, promoting the heartland, and working with industry to make them understand what the heartland is.

“They illustrate potential investment opportunities,” he added.

The other pillars he explained are government relations; communications and community relations; and infrastructure and logistics.

“By 2030, we expect to have an additional $30 billion in investment in the area,” he boasted.

“We hope to be able to say we have $70 billion in investment capital in the region. Given the interest we’ve seen in certain value chains and, with the programs the government has put into place with the intent to

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley help support some of these large-scale investments industry interest has peaked. We’re now

busy talking to investors.

We’re positive about the future and the importance of this region.”

Addressing the crowd after lunch, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said the challenges faced by the Heartland were challenges facing the entire province.

While she emphasized getting a pipeline to tidewater to decrease reliance on American markets alone remained a high priority, she added the province has short, medium and long term plans to assist the energy industry.

The short-term plan was the reduction of oil production announced in December.

The province’s medium term plan is the purchase of 7,000 rail tankers to help move oil to tidewater markets.

“And the long term plan, besides fighting for pipelines, is to undertake the most aggressive energy diversification plan seen in this province since Premier Peter Lougheed.”

“We’re seeing tremendous investment interest,” she said. “We’ve had conversations about potential investment with 14 companies of which nine are located in the industrial heartland.

“We’re going to be looking at the best projects from these groups. In the coming days and weeks I’m very much looking forward to announcing more of these energy diversification projects.

More ways to get value from our resources.”

Speaking at the nomination meeting for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood, Jan. 20 in Lamont, Alberta Economic Development and Trade Minister Deron Bilous echoed Notley’s comments.

“Under our leader, we have decided to invest and build in Alberta,” he said. “Inter Pipeline is turning propane into plastics. We recognized there was a role for government in these projects moving ahead.

“This is the first facility of its kind and we’ve spoken with a number of companies that want a level playing field.”

“We’ll be announcing successful proponents in

the coming weeks which will bring more than $10 billion in investment to Alberta.” he added.

He, too, said 14 applicants were looking at projects and nine applicants were located in the Heartland. He agreed there would be some announcements in the coming weeks.

“So there’s a good chance at least one of the new projects will be back in the Heartland,” he added. “Which will mean good quality high paying jobs for the residents of this constituency.”

He admitted not all producers were happy with the government’s oil reduction package, but it had reduced the oil price differential overnight.

It’s an immediate short-term solution, he stated. The purchase of 7,000 rail cars is a mid term solution and adding the new cars won’t displace any movement of agricultural goods, so grains will still get to market.

Lamont Reeve David Diduck, and Councillors Neil Woitas, Daniel Warawa and Wayne

Woldanski joined county Chief Administrative Officer Stephen Hill at the Heartland stakeholders meeting.

Hill said he hadn’t heard of what the 14 investment projects are but he hopes one might be located in Lamont County. He added he gets hope from meetings such at the Heartland stakeholders event.

“I get hope from what industry is saying when they’re poking around asking questions and that is reflective of what Notley has said.”

Hill added he feels

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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Opinion Party politics a problem with no definite solution Party politics promotes a system where voting for the good of the party has often become more important than voting for the good of the country or province.

The Alberta Party is reportedly trying to change that. They state that certain platform items must remain consistent but other than that each representative is allowed to vote how the majority of the people they represent choose. Mind you, the Alberta Party is heading into its first election soon, so right now we’re talking theory. However, this idea is one of the reasons many people are looking that direction rather than the status quo - so let’s hope it holds up.

As for the rest, Provincially and Federally two things continually exist: 1) Every member of the political party will vote virtually the same on every issue even when contrary to their own independent thought; 2) the opposition will condemn every single action by the ruling political party no matter how fantastic it is and how good it might be for Canada or Alberta.

Generally, political parties are run like a business.

Everyone has to toe the company line. Rogue employees are always fired. More often than not, that’s what happens in party politics too.

Only in municipal politics does independent thought rule.

City, town, village or county councillors are all elected as independents who represent the people of their district.

These people run for office using a political platform of independent thought. They pass on their beliefs to the electorate, and whether the majority agrees or disagrees will determine their success.

Not true in party politics. We have really little knowledge of whether our MLAs, MPs, Premier or Prime Minister truly believe what they are saying or how they are voting in chambers. They walk the party line, and vote for what is determined by political planners to be the best direction of beliefs for the political party as a whole.

That’s why when people say you should determine who you are voting for in the upcoming Provincial or Federal elections based on who is representing your area - it’s really a bunch of hogwash. When was the last time you can remember an MLA or MP representing your area, vote the way the people of the riding wanted and contrary to their party line?

Never is my guess.

To me the best election system is still municipal. Local councillors run on the premise of their own history and reputation, and set forth their own ideas and plans to make the area a better place. When elected they sit in their council meetings and vote independently on each item that comes up on the agenda. Majority wins isn’t a pre-determined number like with party politics. The result of each vote is dependent on merit.

Provincial and Federal election voters are put in an awkward position too, knowing that the reality of the situation is that although you are told to vote for your representative, you really are voting for the party you want to run the province or country. Your representative will vote as their party sees fit.

Conservatives, NDP, Liberals, and even the Green Party have proven this to be true. If the Alberta Party proves to be different, that would be very welcome and much needed.

Kerry Anderson

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Canada’s lost its economic advantage We’ve lost our tax advantage over the U.S. and our regulatory processes have become far too onerous In the classic Aesop's Fable, a slow-moving tortoise challenges a self-assured hare to a race. Immediately, the hare jumps out in front and becomes overconfident. He naps halfway through the race and wakes up to find his competitor passing him.

When it comes to staying competitive with the United States, federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau could learn from the hare’s mistakes, with an eye on the upcoming Fall Economic Statement from the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Despite the successful efforts of both Liberal and Conservative governments during the 1990s and 2000s,

when Canada jumped out in front with a lower marginal effective tax rate (METR) on new investment than our southern neighbours, we have suddenly been surpassed.

Canada has fallen asleep midway through the race and is in for a rude awakening.

For more than a decade, Canada had a significant tax advantage over the U.S. due to our relatively low marginal effective tax rate on capital. the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump cut the federal business tax rate from 35 per cent to 21 per cent and allowed companies to immediately write-off capital spending, the U.S. METR was cut in half to 18.8 per cent compared to 20.3 per cent in Canada.

Simply put, we have lost our competitive tax advantage

and are now a far less attractive country to investment, which is crucial to economic growth, increased labour productivity and technological change.

We’ve compounded our competitiveness problem by maintaining excessively high personal income tax rates on professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners. The top combined personal income tax rates now exceed 50 per cent in seven provinces while the other three provinces follow closely behind.

Consequently, Canadian provinces comprise nine of the 10 jurisdictions with the highest combined personal income tax rates in Canada and the U.S. Continued on Page 5

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Letter Continued from Page 4 In total, 48 states (and the District of Columbia) have lower combined top tax rates than Saskatchewan – the province with the lowest top tax rate in Canada.

High personal income taxes discourage people from productive economic activity and make Canada a less attractive place for entrepreneurs and skilled workers, including engineers and doctors.

To make matters worse, regulations have also damaged our ability to compete, as our processes have become increasingly complex, inefficient and unpredictable.

Foreign investors have made it known that Canada’s complex regulatory system is a main reason why they choose not to invest in Canada. Regulatory burdens have increased costs, delayed projects (including high-profile pipeline projects) and restricted growth and innovation.

Meanwhile, the U.S.

federal government has enacted a “two-for-one” rule, which involves removing two federal regulations for every new one that’s implemented. In fiscal 2018 alone, the U.S. saved more than $23 billion, thanks to 176 deregulatory initiatives.

Not surprisingly, the investment community has sent strong negative signals to Canada.

Between 2013 and 2017, Canadians increased their investments in other countries by a staggering 73.7 per cent.

Conversely, Canada experienced a 55.1 per cent decline in foreign direct investments over that period. It appears capital is fleeing at an alarming rate.

Morneau must address Canada’s declining competitiveness. We must overhaul our tax system, address capital investment challenges and simplify our regulatory systems.

If we don’t wake up soon, we may never catch up.

Jake Fuss, Milagros Palacios and Jason Clemens are economists at the Fraser Institute.

FROM WHERE I SIT A Needed Reminder

BY HAZEL ANAKA The other night I had the opportunity to attend the Mayfield Dinner Theatre’s show, Canada 151. I had nothing to do with picking the show or buying the tickets. But, my what a happy accident. It was the social event for a convention Roy was attending at the Double Tree and he bought me a companion’s ticket.

These were literally the best seats we’ve ever had: a just-off-centre booth in the first tier of seats. We could see the tape on their cheeks holding their headset mics in place. We could see flesh-coloured fishnet stockings on the women. We could see the tiny hairs in some

noses. Well, almost. We also spotted a long-time TV personality. He went back and forth to the buffet and we racked our brains trying to remember his name. We pulled a couple of old names from yesteryear but knew they weren’t right.

Finally, when it seemed hopeless, I went over to his table. “Hello, Mr. CTV,” I said. “We’ve been wracking our brains trying to remember your name but can’t.” Turns out it was Fred Kazakoff, on-air reporter with the sultry voice. I asked if there was life after TV and he said yes. When he said he’d retired twenty years ago, I said I could be forgiven for forgetting his name!

I don’t think his name ever would have come on its own so I’m glad I asked. I was less glad to realize I recognized someone from so long ago.

The show itself was incredible. It was a retrospective of Canadian music wth a few sketches of Canadiana. It was impossible not to identify with or see oneself in the show. It was impossible not to feel pride as the show revealed more and more of our shared, but often forgotten past.

The opening scene was a game of street shinny, complete with someone yelling Car! and rushing to move the goal nets. Of course, there were the requisite sketches on curling; maple syrup tapping; hosers, Bob and Doug McKenzie of Great White North TV show fame.

Take off, eh?

As if to reinforce my realization that I know more about yesterday than today’s latest (think the Fred Kazakoff incident), I remembered the stars from old TV shows or performances. Don Messer’s Jubilee, The

Tommy Hunter Show, Juliette, Bobby Curtola, Anne Murray. I was thrilled to remember Tom Cochrane, The Stampeders, The Nylons, Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. Naturally, there were songs from The Guess Who, Shania Twain, Avril Levine, Alanis Morrissette, kd Lang, Justin Bieber, Carly Jepsen, Michael Bublé, Celine Dion, Barenaked Ladies. I didn’t know/remember that Steppenwolf was Canadian. I wish they would’ve included Prairie Oyster. I can’t name the acts I’ve never heard of because, well I don’t know them.

But that said, it was a fun night of watching talented actors/musicians/dancers show us the depth of the Canadian talent pool.

Living in the shadow of the States means the reminder is often needed, from where I sit.

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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Auxiliary helps Father Christmas finds his Forever Home SUBMITTED BY SHARON DEMBICKI Helen Delawski, resident of the Mary Immaculate Care Centre in Mundare, recently donated a gorgeous Fr. Christmas indoor decoration to the Mary Immaculate Auxiliary.

The dashing Fr. Christmas was outfitted in the old world style featuring an elaborate red velvet coat trimmed with gold braid, a velvet fur trimmed cap and golden, curly toed shoes.

Delawski, a long time supporter of the

Auxiliary, requested that her donation be used to raise funds for Auxiliary projects at the Care Centre. The Auxiliary was more than happy to oblige. Tickets for Fr. Christmas sold out quickly.

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Helen Delawski and members of the auxiliary with the FR. Christmas that she donated. Back: Bill Dembicki, Loretta Yakubow, Marion Batog. Centre: Diane Ell, Wanda Ryan, Nadia Wasnea, Wendy Lippa. Front: Sharon Dembicki, Helen Delawski (resident).

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Apparently, Fr. Christmas' kindly round face and old fashioned glasses has special memories for Holowaychuk.

Fr. Christmas, it seems, has found his forever home.

The support of Delawski and her family will allow the Auxiliary to continue its good works at Mary Immaculate Care Centre.

The Auxiliary will decide on the best use for the funds early in the new year.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - 7

Andrew and St Michael without power in - 23 C. Workers get situation under control in just hours MAUREEN SULLIVAN Power was out in Smoky Lake , Andrew, Willingdon, HairyHill, St. Michael and Two Hills and all points between during the -23C degree weather on Thursday, Jan. 17.

A power line broke approximately 2 km east of Andrew on Hwy. 45 and residents of these areas were without power for up to four hours from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

"The power at Andrew School went out at approximately 2:15 p.m.,” said Principle Cheryl DeVries.

“The school has windows in each classroom and emergency back-up lighting in hallways and bathrooms. The school remained safe and warm up to dismissal. We were

informed by ATCO that the power may be out for a few hours around 2:30 p.m. Our school dismisses at 3:16 p.m. and due to the closeness to dismissal, instruction continued during the outage as teachers adjusted their lessons as required.”

According to Catherine

Clynch, director of Marketing and Communications for Atco, "Unfortunately there is no known cause of the broken power line in Lamont causing the outage yesterday. Breaks can be weather related due to the extreme cold at this time in that area."

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Fixing the line. STAN CHOLAK PHOTO

Bruderheim moves closer to establishing an economic development committee

BY JOHN MATHER Bruderheim council has passed a bylaw that will allow the town to develop an economic development and tourism board.

Council had passed first reading for the bylaw to establish committees of council in December and then completed the final two readings at its Jan. 2 meeting.

Director of Planning and Legislative Services officer Sherry Cote told council that administration had researched the issue in preparing the bylaw and most communities in the areas had passed similar bylaws so they could establish economic development committees and tourism boards to further promote the community and attract potential businesses.

She said it would aid Bruderheim and fit into

with the town’s strategic plan objectives.

After the bylaw passed, she added, invitation to participate on the economic development and tourism board would be sent out and posted on the town’s web site.

Councillor Patrick Crawford wondered if the bylaw passed would be limited to one committee or could it be used to develop a variety of council committees.

Cote replied, while the town hoped to use the bylaw to establish an economic development and tourism committee, it could be used to establish other council committees as council saw fit.

She further explained the committee would primarily be used to work on developing policies for the town and then those would be

brought before council for approval. If any funding had to be implemented, council would hear those requests during annual committee presentations.

Mayor Karl Hauch wondered while the local committee would be made up of residents and community members as laid out in the bylaw, how would a committee of an intermunicipal variety have their membership established?

CAO Patty Podoborozny said the bylaw explained how members to committee would be selected, but different committees could make amendments to how members were selected.

After receiving satisfactory answers to their questions council passed the bylaw.

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Smoke still an irritant for some in Mundare

BY JOHN MATHER Mundare council faced residents still irritated by smoke coming from the Stawnichy Meat Processing facility on the town’s main street at the Jan. 15 meeting. The group appeared before council in November complaining of the smoke and wondered what council could do about it.

At that time, council heard the group had filed complaints with Alberta Environment and it was decided to wait before proceeding further until some result from those complaints, and further information, could be obtained.

Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla said he’d been in contact with Alberta Environment and was told some air quality testing would be done.

“They told me they didn’t have a specific date when it would happen, but it would be done.”

Mayor Mike Saric wondered if there was a break down of the materials being used for smoking meats and the potential health effects of the smoke.

One resident said her backyard looked like salt and pepper with the ash falling from the smokers.

Zyla said Stawnichy officials had told him the new smokers were more efficient than the one that had been replaced more than a year ago.

Councillor Irene Talaga wondered if, because the four smokers were staggered in their usage, it might give the effect of constantly smoking.

Zyla reported Alberta Environment would let him know when they were going to do the test, but “he wasn’t sure when it would happen.”

Saric then asked where everyone was at with the issue?

Resident Joanne Matowsky told council she’d talked to one investigator and was told she would be informed and council would hear nothing.

Zyla agreed saying the residents would hear back from Alberta Environment.

“He said the town is

paid by the taxpayers and it’s the town’s jurisdiction to enforce the bylaws,” stated Matowsky reading from a letter she received from environment officials.

She added if it was more a nuisance, than a health issue, it was up to the town to do something about it.

“What is it you folks want? You said you wanted to know what was in the smoke. Now, if it’s not a health issue do you want more done to stop the smoke?” asked Saric. “If we determine the smoke is not a health issue you’re still not satisfied with smoke coming out the stack.”

Matowsky said the group wanted to see the smoke stopped and Saric replied that was a different position than they previously held.

“How do we determine what’s a nuisance?” asked Saric. “Do we shut down barbecues … outdoor fire pits?

There’s no way Stawnichy’s will stop emitting smoke. They’ve been doing this for 60 years.”

“Somehow we’d have to decide what’s an acceptable amount of smoke and can they achieve it,” said Saric.

“Do you expect they would leave town?”

The residents quickly said they didn’t want to be known as a group that forced the business from town.

Saric suggested they wait for the testing to proceed and see where that led.

The group agreed to wait for the testing with both sides agreeing to continue to push for it to happen soon.

Snow Clearing Public Works manager Dave MacDonald gave an update on snow clearing efforts in the town during the Jan. 15 meeting.

Mayor Mike Saric said he’d had people coming to him and saying how impressed people were with the snow clearing efforts to date.

Councillor Jason Kowal said he been asked by some Whitetail area residents about why the snow wasn’t trucked out of the area. He said they had some concerns

about snow blowing in and possibly causing some flooding come spring.

“We can truck it out,” said MacDonald. “That wouldn’t be a problem.”

Councillor Cheryl Calinoiu asked if more salt or sand could be put on the sidewalks since there were still some icy areas.

Talaga told council she had talked to a senior who had tipped his wheel chair when he was going from the road to the sidewalk.

MacDonald said they would check and make sure any ridges between the road and the sidewalk edge was scraped clean.

“I’ll certainly pay more attention to the sidewalks,” said MacDonald. “We have cleaned them bare a couple of times, but we can’t be everywhere all the time.”

“It sounds like you have it under control as best you can,” said Saric.

No sooner had his report been received than one resident stated the town could do more about the icy sidewalks.

“I’m not pleased with the sidewalks,” said Mary Antymko. “The sidewalks should be maintained 24 seven. If I fall again you may be sued.”

She said she was raised on values of telling the truth and she was tired of trying to make her way along the sidewalk having to walk on the snow because the sidewalks were too icy.

She pointed out there

were many older people in the town and they had to try and make their way along the sidewalks going from one area to another to avoid icy areas.

“It’s not looked after properly,” she said.

She added if a ridge could be created the people would have something to walk on.

“You’re the council and you’re accountable to the citizens. You have to make conditions safe.”

She said she’d been told some solutions could destroy the town’s brick sidewalks.

“Is it more important to have your sidewalks looking nice, or having your sidewalks safe for residents?”

Councillor Kowal wondered if there was any responsibility for business owners to clear the snow from sidewalks in front of their shops.

It turns out that while many towns do have bylaws directing store owners to clean sidewalks in front of their business, Mundare doesn’t. The public works department does all snow clearing.

“Can it be done better with the people we have?” questioned Saric.

“I’m going to say probably not. We would have to move them from other work to constantly maintain sidewalks and that’s impractical.”

He added if most the workers were clearing the main street area, other areas of the town wouldn’t get cleared and then more residents would be upset.

Antymko asked if the business owners could be made to clear their sidewalks.

“This is what has to be done for our safety,” she said. “There’s a lot of people who want to walk, but are afraid to go because the fear for their safety.”

Talaga said council could ask businesses to clear the area in front of their shops.

Antymko said students, or people who

have to do community work, could do clearing.

She did give accolades to council for the town streets being cleared quickly after a large snowstorm.

Saric added council was looking at its next budget and additional snow removal and some rock chips could be looked at. He admitted it had been a worse than usual winter for rain and snow.

Andrew School

HOME EC. CLASS SERVES LUNCH Everyone at Andrew School was treated to a delicious chili lunch on Jan. 17, made my the Andrew Junior High Home Ec. Class.

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Mitigating damage to your property, purpose of Emergency Farm Plan session MAUREEN SULLIVAN It was a small group that turned out to the Emergency Farm Plan Session sponsored by Lamont County on Jan. 15, in St Michael, but they walked away with a valuable plan of what to

do in an emergency on their farm.

Led by Brad Andres, Director of Emergency Management Services at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, the session went through the creation of an Emergency

Farm Plan.

An emergency farm plan is important to have on the farm to allow the family and farm operation to be protected in the event of an emergency. Your farming operation is your liveli-

Brad Andres leads a group of farmers at St. Michael, in making an emergency plan for their farm in case of disaster.

hood, and it is important to be aware of the risks that exist and to have a plan to protect it, according to Andres.

The key to a good emergency plan for anyone is to know the risks; make a plan and get warnings; and get prepared.

"It's a heck of an idea these workshops.

Having an emergency plan can help mitigate the damage that can be done to your property," said Bruderheim Fire Chief Dave Calder who attended the workshop.

"It can take up to half an hour for responders to arrive in an emergency, having a plan in place can mitigate damage".

Risk to farmers include medical issues,

Snow removal topic of discussion for Lamont Town Council Snow removal was the topic of discussion at the regular council meeting on Jan. 8, in the Town of Lamont.

At the end of Dec. 2018, there was a snowfall that left an accumulation of snow on the roads and properties within town limits.

There were complaints received due to the lack of snow removal on roads in a timely manner.

Outdated information that was posted on the town’s website may have caused confusion. Under discussion was whether the service levels were unable to be communicated to the public as the current policy was not made available.

The snow clearing policy states that when a

snow pack reaches a height of 10 cm, snow is to be plowed to the side of all streets according to the schedule. Where and when possible a hard pack of snow of approximately 5 cm will be left on roads and streets to facilitate insulating the streets and waterlines from winter heaving and frost damage.

Determination of snow clearing and snow removal shall be initiated by the Foreman of Public Works or their designate.

The current Snow Clearing Policy map for Lamont can be found on the town’s website.

Councillor Perry Koroluk asked where is the downfall in the policy?

Councillor Kirk Perrin

asked how we communicate snow problems saying more communication will help with complaints. He brought forth several snowfall communications from other municipalities for administration to look at.

Councillor Doug Pewarchuk asked who is making the call to bring out the snow plows when the Public Foreman, who lives in Fort Saskatchewan, is not in town?

Council decided to take the discussion to the Public Services meeting on Jan.17.

New CAO Council unanimously appointed Christine Beveridge as the new CAO for the Town of Lamont.

Beveridge

Chipman gets music jam MAUREEN SULLIVAN Rod Wakefield loves a good jamboree. So he is bringing an Old Time Country Music Jam and Dance to the Chipman National Hall on Jan. 27.

He and his wife Carol spend their retirement and their holidays before retiring, traveling to and participating in jamborees here in Alberta, British Columbia and as far away as Texas.

"The jamboree is open to anyone who likes to sing or play an instrument, or just wants to come and listen and enjoy the music," says

Wakefield.

Wakefield and a core group of musicians played in the Chipman National Hall in October of 2018, checking out the venue and its sound system and the acoustics of the hall.

"Everyone has been very supportive in Chipman. The Mayor, Jim Palmer, would like to see this become a monthly event."

Depending on the turnout on Sunday and enthusiasm of the crowd, Wakefield would also like to make it a monthly event.

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spent the first 5 days of her job getting to know the staff and working on the snow clearing policy.

Councillor Pewarchuk reported that the new building out at the St. Michael Landfill site is on target to be finished soon.

Mayor Skinner reported that he welcomed three new businesses to town, L&M Tax, e-MCi Construction and the new Petro Canada station. He was also at the town’s open house to welcome the new CAO Christine Beveridge and say goodbye to the former CAO Sandy Maschmeyer.

A Celebration of Success 2018, summing up the year can be found on the towns' website.

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building or shop fire and power outages. Other hazards include wildfires, flooding, winter storms, severe winds and animal health issues.

According to Andres when making a plan ask what hazards might affect you? Are you likely to experience a grass or bush fire? A pipeline break? A rail or road accident? Or a medical emergency?

Once you know what kind of emergency you are planning for, what can you do about them?

Will you respond or shelter in place? Evacuate with family and animals, time permitting or just with the family. If you are evacuating where are you going and what do you need to take?, asked Andres.

People can acess emergency warnings through public weather warnings, NR CAER, and the Alberta Emergency Alert app.

Farmers should have an emergency kit that will help them shelter in place for at least 72 hours. If forced to it is helpful to know what to take, such as pictures of the property inside and out for insurance claims, have a copy of needed documentation such as

electric and gas account numbers, insurance documents, banking information, list of medications. Most of this information can be put on a memory stick that can be taken in an emergency or previously left with friends or family member off site.

"Alberta has emergencies from flooding to wildfires across the province every year. If this is going to keep happening, well let's get better at preparing for this," said Andres. "That is why we have these workshops."

"We are building on the emergency management plan we developed with Lamont County Regional Fire Chief David Zayonce last year.

We have a Livestock Emergency Response Unit in the county," says Lindsay Benbow, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman, Lamont County. "If you are interested in providing a place for livestock to shelter during an emergency or if you are willing to help move the animals please let the county know that."

To find out more information about emergency plans contact the county's agricultural services.

10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Family Fun Nights at Lamont Library a way to bring families and the community closer ERIN THOMAS AND MAUREEN SULLIVAN Bringing families together, is the aim of the Family Fun Nights at the Lamont Public Library. A joint initiative between the Library, the Parent Link Centre Lamont County Region, and the Early Steps to Success Coalition, the program run monthly. The event

invites families to drop in and enjoy an evening of varying activities with other families.

January’s Family Fun Night theme was Make and Take on Jan. 14.

Families came and moved through four different “make-your-own” stations that included play dough, bookmarks, kid-gourmet hot choco-

late, and bubbling Epsom salts. Previous months’ themes have included fort building and an evening of all things Grinch.

"The aim is to bring families and the community closer while using simple activities to create closer bonds. The program also invites local youth to come volunteer

through the library’s Rosie’s Crew Volunteer Program. This gives the youth a chance to be in a leadership role that gives back to their community, as well as provides an opportunity for parents to meet prospective babysitters," said Erin Thomas of the FCSS. The next family fun night will be on Feb. 13.

Cayden Albert makes Epsom salt bath bags at the Lamont Public Library Family Fun Night on Jan 16.

It was a busy evening for the Family Fun Night at the Lamont Public Library where kids were making all kinds of crafts on Jan 16.

Babies of 2018 Contest sponsored by

The Lamont Leader and The Lamont Value Drug Mart Send your favourite photo of your baby born in 2018 by noon, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 @ noon, Please include: • Baby’s name • Baby’s birthdate • Baby’s parents’ names (Please include your mailing address and phone number)

You’ll be entered in a draw for a Gift Basket from Lamont Value Drug Mart.

Your baby’s photo will appear in a February 2019 Lamont Leader issue.

Babies not judged on appearance, but by random draw

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14 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Minor Hockey: Lamont Peewees shut down Redwater KERRY ANDERSON These are some of the results from the Northern Alberta Interlock Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the website, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.

Deadline is typically Sunday evenings, so if scores are not noted they may have been entered after this time (nainterlock.com).

Bruderheim Tier 4 Atoms (6-4-0) were scheduled to play Battle River on Saturday and Whitecourt on Sunday but neither score was posted.

Lamont Tier 5 Atoms (8-3-1) lost a 4-3 game at Legal on Saturday after losing a 3-1 lead midway through the game when Sturgeon began its come-

back. Ryan Carstairs scored all three goals for Lamont, with Sydney Cossey picking up an assist.

Lamont Tier 4 Peewees (5-6-1) travelled to Redwater on Saturday and came away with a 21 win despite being badly outshot. Emerson Hauch and Dylan Onushko scored second period goals with the team down 1-0 after one.

The teams blanked the third period. Sandy McDonald stopped 29 of 30 shots to pick up the win (.967 save percentage). On Sunday the team travelled to Stony Plain and were beaten 83. The teams were tied 22 after one but SP took over in the second.

Dylan Onushko scored twice for Lamont, while Alex Andruchow scored the other. Ayden Loran and Cayden Albert

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 23, 2019- 15

MLA Jessica Littlewood acclaimed as NDP candidate

By John Mather It was no surprise when Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood was acclaimed as the NDP candidate seeking a second term at a meeting in Lamont Jan. 20.

NDP Constituency vice president Adam Cromartin opened the meeting stating a lot of progress had been made over the past four years.

“It’s not been without its challenges,” he added. “But we’ve made

incredible strides.

However we have a lot of work to do.”

“I’m proud of the work Jessica has been doing in this constituency.”

Four members of the audience spoke in favour of nominating her including Lamont councilor Daniel Warawa.

“I met Jessica three and half years ago just after she’d been elected,” he said. He said he had some issues to discuss with her.

“She came to my

Jessica Littlewood speaks to a crowd of her supporters after being acclaimed as the NDP candidate for the Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville constituency Jan. 20 in Lamont. Littlewood, the current MLA, is seeking her second term in the election which will take place sometime this spring.

farm,” he said. “She later came to our council meeting to speak with us. She has really stepped up. Most recently the government was going to charge the John Batiuk water commission for moving the water line near Fort Saskatchewan. So I gave Jessica a call.

“Well she rattled every door she could,” he said.

“And then told me the province would absorb the cost.”

He added she crisscrossed the constituency continuously.

“I don’t know where she gets the energy, but she’s done a good job for this county.”

In accepting the nomination, Littlewood said being the MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville had been one of the most transformative experiences of her life.

“It’s not been without its sacrifices,” she said.

She had members of her family in the crowd of more than 60 people who turned out and she thanked them all.

“This job is time away from my family. When we step into these roles I’m fighting for so many more people than just

A crowd of more than 60 packed the Lamont Hall foyer on Jan. 20 as the Fort Saskatchewan Vegreville NDP constituency nominated Jessica Littlewood for a second term. She’ll face off against Alberta Party candidate Marvin Olsen and UCP candidate Jackie Homeniuk in the provincial election slated for this spring. my family.”

She went on to say nobody liked deficits racked up by the government but “it was done because tough decisions had to be made.”

“Nobody likes it but when you explain to people why your doing it … to maintain the services they’re provided with ... that takes guts. It’s tough.”

“We’ve been through a recession. Imagine what we can do when things get better?”

She talked about the people she had met during her term. She talked of how she wanted people to know who she was ... what kind of person she is.

“I don’t want people to think I’m just putting on some sort of veneer when they speak with

me,” she said. “It’s so important to be authentic. I want the voters to know what kind of person I am. I want people to know my values.”

She said she has toughened up during her term, but it’s not enough to keep her from connecting with her constituents and “making them feel like they’re the only people in the room with me.”

“Sometimes I have to hold my own government to account, but I’m up for those challenges,” she concluded.

Guest speaker for the event, Economic Development and Trade Minister Deron Bilous, outlined his governments’ achievements during the past term, and praised Littlewood.

“I would say she’s the

hardest working MLA, not just from our caucus, but out of all 87 MLAs,” he said.

“She’s been an incredible champion,” he said.

“I would argue if it weren’t for Jessica the Fort Saskatchewan river bridge would not be being twinned.

“She recognizes that being an MLA is about delivering results for both constituents and all Albertans.”

“Jessica has been a tireless advocate for this area in both agriculture and the oil and gas industry.”

She’ll face off against two other two nominated candidates - Jackie Homeniuk for the UCP, and Marvin Olsen for the Alberta Party in the provincial election to be held later this spring.

Elk Island National Park a great resource for winter activities MAUREEN SULLIVAN Elk Island National Park has a variety of outdoors activities for nature enthusiasts to enjoy this winter.

The park rents out snowshoes on Saturday and Sunday from 10 - 4 at the interpretive centre at Astotin Lake. There are easy groomed trails to follow.

Cross country tracks are easily seen, laid out by other skiers.

There is a great hill to toboggan on at Astotin Lake and when the weather permits there is skating on the lake as well as a skating loop made to go around an island.

Plenty of activities are planned for Family Day

on February 18, such as music and food, fiddling and the activities listed above.

In its second year is the popular Snowshoe and Stargaze evening program that runs from Dec. 22 to Feb. 23 on Saturday nights.

The group meets just before 7 pm, snowshoes are put on for a half hour

walk up the trails to a campfire where participants can gaze at the stars and enjoy a hot drink and some food.

EINP is part of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, and for 45 minutes there are stories about the constellations and information about the stars themselves.: such as "the light from

the stars that you look at now was probably first given off when Atilla the Hun walked the earth,"

according to Leanne Tremblay, Interpretation Coordinator III at EINP.

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16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 23, 2019