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Oil firm bankruptcies force Lamont STUDENT WINS CHIPMAN LIONS SCHOLARSHIP County to write off over $3 million BY JOHN MATHER At a special meeting of Lamont County council, Jan. 27, it was decided to write off $3,260,367 in back taxes owed the County by non-operating oil and gas companies that had operations in the County. The decision had to be made quickly because the County can apply to receive some of the amount back as credits under the province’s Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) and Designated Industrial Requisition Credit program (DIRC). The deadline to apply for these credits is Feb. 1. County financial officer Roberta Malysh explained to council the County has exhausted all its options of legal appeals to collect the taxes as a preferred creditor. Under the two programs the municipality will be eligible for up to $291,784.52 for the education tax credit and $2,599.54 for the County’s 2020 Designated Industrial Property Tax requisition. The tax credits are retroactive to 2015 under the PERC program and to 2018 under the DIRC program. Malysh told council the amount represents about 16 per cent of the 2020 municipal operating budget. Council had previously cancelled debts on other defunct oil and gas properties in previous years. Council was also going to write off the tax arrears “I have an article from the Rural Municipalities Association and there is close to $173 million in unpaid taxes across the province owed municipalities from bankrupt oil and gas companies,” she said. “They’ve conducted a members survey and it’s estimated that figure is an increase of 114 per cent from what was identified in a similar survey in March of 2019. “We responded to that survey,” she added. She told council there was no way they could collect the back taxes on the
companies involved. Councillor Wayne Woldanski wondered what will happen to future assessments on the properties. Malysh replied, “The province assesses the properties and to the best of my knowledge the department hasn’t be told not to assess them.” She told council municipal affairs will continue to assess the properties until they’re told otherwise. “You have a meeting with the municipal affairs minister coming up and that should be on your agenda.” She said even after the companies went through bankruptcies the County couldn’t recover any back taxes because all monies received had to go towards remediation. “That ruling came last year and we even appealed this to the Supreme Court of Canada but it wasn’t accepted.” She provided council with a listing that outlined every tax owed in Lamont County whether it was on buildings and structures or designated industrial property by the defaulting firms. “It took a week to put this list together and we have to send a copy of each individual assessment notice for each property.” There are close to 300 of the notices that need to be sent to the province. She told council some of the farmers are trying to get remediation of the sites from the orphan well association, but “there isn’t the money to cover those costs.” She further told council the two programs that council is applying for will run until 2021, but no one is sure what comes after that. For rural municipalities dealing with unpaid property taxes from oil and gas companies, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney suggested communities take legal action under the Municipal Government Act to recoup their lost revenue. But he also acknowledged that many
The Chipman Lions Club and the Lions of Alberta Foundation present a $1,000 scholarship cheque to Kayla Boyko on Jan. 21. She will use it to attend the Grant MacEwan University in the Bachelor of Science Program. This is one of two scholarships the Chipman Lions Club contribute to the community every year. Left to right: Terry Cossey, Kayla Boyko, Margaret Boyko and Ross Cossey. companies who haven’t paid their taxes are dealing with bankruptcy and don’t have the money to settle their debts. “They simply don’t have the cash, in some cases, to pay these property taxes, and if these businesses go under there’s no revenue stream from taxation going to these municipalities,” Kenney said Jan. 21. “You can’t wring money from a
stone.” Rural Municipalities Association president Al Kemmere has said he wants to see the province introduce legislation to allow municipalities to collect property taxes before a company goes bankrupt. He added that the inability to collect on corporate property tax could result in higher tax rates for residents or cuts to services.
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Higher tower will increase data coverage area if approved BY JANA SEMENIUK Residents outside of Bruderheim’s coverage area for data services could soon be enjoying the benefits of a higher communication tower. During a council meeting Jan. 15, Bruderheim council members considered a request from 3CIS for a letter of support from administration to further their application to the government for permission to install a 150-foot self supporting communication tower replacing their current 80-foot tower. The tower is located adjacent to the Alberta Supernet POP (point of presence) facility, which is a fiber optic network spanning the province of Alberta, in the field behind the Karol Maschmeyer arena. “By increasing the height, you can achieve a better line of sight to locations that are further away. That line of sight is important for computer transmission signalling. So, it would increase the reliability in the outer limits of the range of the tower,” explained Jay Candy from 3CIS.
“We have determined regarding the letter of that replacing the current support until representa(80 foot) tower with a tives from 3CIS could 150-foot self-support give their scheduled would significantly presentation during the increase the effective upcoming Feb. 4 council coverage area to which meeting. Currently, the town of these services (internet) Bruderheim receives can be provided.” In addition, Candy $2,500 per year in lease cited increased industrial payments for the tower. activity in the area as fur- It is unclear if the payamount will ther evidence that a ment tower replacement is increase should the tower be replaced with a necessary. “Interest has been higher one. expressed by several of our corporate clients, and with the increase in industrial activity in the area we feel that an investment is warranted,” he said. Land owners within a 450-foot radius were notified in Nov. of the proposed height extension. In addition, 3CIS placed an ad in the local newspaper for four consecutive weeks to notify 80 foot Communication tower, residents of the located behind Bruderheim's proposed project. Karol Maschmeyer arena, is Council mem- slated to be replaced with a 150 bers opted to wait foot tower in order to increase on a decision coverage area.
TOWN OF BRUDERHEIM ____________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING- (Date Change) BYLAW 14-2019 BEING A BYLAW TO AMEND THE LAND USE BYLAW 33-2015 Pursuant to Sections 230, 606, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, as amended, the Council of the Town of Bruderheim hereby gives notice of its intention to adopt Bylaw 14-2019. The purpose of Bylaw 14-2019 is to amend the land use district of: Pt. SW 33-55-20-W4 (LINC 0023 415 848) from the UR – Urban Reserve District to the M1 – Industrial District, as shown on the attached Schedule A. THEREFORE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 230, 606 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, as amended, a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw will be held: Date: Time: Place:
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Opinion Seniors neglect cases very sad The sad case of Josephine Ewashko’s poor care at Extendicare Viking, causing her death in late 2018 in part due to dehydration and urinary tract infection, emphasizes the importance and dependence we have on health care workers. Despite complaints from family members about Josephine’s care, and even several reports from a doctor stating a “shortage of staff and experience is lacking,” the facility was unable to correct itself before accidentally assisting in Mrs. Ewashko’s death. The 79-year-old had dementia, and like most in an assisted care facility, needed to be shown a regular helping hand and kindness by doctors, nurses, and staff, to live the remainder of her life with dignity. But in a report on her care, Mrs. Ewashko was not living with much dignity at all. It found that she was badly dehydrated, and family members said a urinary tract infection due to the infrequency of help to the washroom or regular assistance with hygienic care was exacerbating her illness. But let’s try not to allow the emotions of this horrible case of neglect, tar and feather every health care worker in our country. Many are not just paid workers, but have a calling to the profession. Or, at least they should. Last week I was in Claresholm attending to the needs and comforts of my dad, who has gone from independence, to the hospital, to assisted care, in a matter of only a few months. The care centre, now his home, is very typical of most in Alberta. When I met with the patient care manager she showed me around to the in-house store, physio room, family visiting area, bathing room, and many other features. She could not have been nicer, and from what I observed, all the staff seemed very caring including the doctor who makes his rounds once a week, minimum. The deterioration of my Dad’s health of late is a terrible reality of aging, for those lucky enough to reach his old age. He can only get around in a wheel chair now, and it takes him five minutes to hoist himself up off his bed to get into the contraption. Just last fall he was driving. But Dad is one of the lucky ones. He still has most of his wits about him, though his medications and fatigue do take their toll. At least he can still ask for help, or tell his family if he isn’t happy with his treatment. Many at the facility can not do that, and rely solely on family and staff for their very existence. It seems like Mrs. Ewashko was this vulnerable. I felt horrible reading about what Mrs. Ewashko and her family have had to go through because of the unfortunate situation in Viking. But we have to remind ourselves that this happens relatively infrequently considering the hundreds of thousands of seniors in this situation in different communities across Canada. However, we certainly must push for a better system of checks and balances where this can never happen again, to anyone. Alberta and Nova Scotia are the only two provinces in Canada where regulators can fine nursing home operators when their facilities are not being run properly, yet neither province has ever levied such a fine. The provincial ruling on Extendicare Viking gives that private company until Feb. 29 to comply with standards for staffing, training, and knowledge about properly caring for these proud yet often helpless people - or fines will be imposed. No mention of dismissals. If the death of Mrs. Ewashko teaches us anything as a society, it is the importance of having better guidelines and punishments for facilities and staff who are not meeting our standards either intentionally or by accident. At the very least, we owe that to the seniors who built this country. Kerry Anderson
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Allergy bill puts EpiPens in schools as of Jan. 1 By Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk MLA Fort Sask. - Vegreville In my first session in the Legislature, I introduced and passed my Private Member’s Bill 201, the Protection of Students with LifeThreatening Allergies Act. The experiences of not only my family but so many others are what drove me to advocate for this issue. Bill 201 creates a standard across our province to have policies in place to make our schools even safer for our children. This bill has two key components, prevention and treatment. As of January 1, 2020, schools are now mandated to have EpiPens on
hand and provide regular training for their employees. They also are required to have anaphylactic policies in place to reduce exposure to allergens, and a communication policy to distribute information about lifethreating allergies. Parents are responsible for providing the key medical information to the school and keeping it up to date. The primary responsibility for a student’s allergy is and will remain with the students and their parents. Allergy training, education, and awareness are key. “Blue to the sky and orange to the thigh” is a phrase that helps save lives and is helping to educate those unfamiliar with allergies. I
personally ate coated chicken once, and it turned out the coating was of one of my worst allergens, pecans. Even though I know how to use an EpiPen, my allergy affected me so quickly that I had to rely on a stranger to administer the device. This reliance on others to act in times of need makes it of utmost importance to me to ensure protection for staff from liability if they administer the life-saving dose in good faith. Many people do not realize that allergies can develop later in life and that you can end up with a reaction to something that you have safely eaten before. Continued on Page 5
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Minor Hockey: Lamont Atoms hang on for win Two lopsided games for Bruderheim Peewees 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. No Novice scores are posted. Lamont Tier 3 Atoms (3-10-1) held on for a 5-4 victory over Camrose at Lamont Arena on Sunday. Lamont had a 41 lead entering the third period but Camrose got to within one, twice. Cole Chudyk had a two goal, three point game. Other scorers were; Chael Whaling (1g 1a), Landon Dagg (2a),
Keelan Cartagena (1g), and Liam Ellis (1g). Liam Lewis got the win in goal. Bruderheim Tier 6 Atoms (6-6-1) shutout Leduc 13-0 at home on Saturday. Matthew Iverson (4g 1a) and Nicklas Mehlenbacher (2g 3a) both had 5-point games. Other scorers were; Lochlan McCormick (2g), Maxim Dach (2g), Micah Daku (1g 1a), Ethan Mehlenbacher (1g 1a), Callum Dziekciarz (2a), Shawn Lyles (1g), Everett Mercier (1a), and Cullen Secrist (1a). Thomas Purdy got the shutout in goal for Bruderheim. Bruderheim Tier 2 Peewees (8-7-2) lost a 133 game at Whitecourt on
Saturday. Emerson Hauch (2g 1a) and Rowan Young (1g 2a) both had 3-point games. Camryn Fossum picked up an assist. On Sunday at home, Bruderheim pounded Wetaskiwin 93. Emerson Hauch had a 6-point game (4g 2a). Other scorers were; Rowan Young (2g 1a), Alex Andruchow (2g), Kayden Winslow (1g 1a), Ryan Carstairs (2a), and Andrew Svitich (1a). Sandy McDonald got the win in goal with a 32 save performance. Mundare’s Brandon Kowal got an assist in the Fort Sask. Midget AAA Rangers 7-4 win on Saturday against Grand Peace Storm.
Lakers tournament rescheduled BY JOHN MATHER The Lamont Lakers basketball tournament has been rescheduled to the weekend of Feb. 7 and 8. The tournament had been scheduled for two weeks ago, but extreme cold weather forced its cancelation. “The cold weather cancelled our tournament as Elk Island Public schools recommended all extracurricular activities were to be suspended
due to the extreme cold,” said Lamont High director of athletics and physical education, Cory Kokotailo. “Student safety is always at the forefront in the school and divisions eyes.” With the rescheduling a few teams were unable to make the new dates and had to drop out, said Kokotailo. As a result on the boys side while Marwayne and EH Walter are still playing in the tourna-
ment, new teams include Tofield, John Maland from Devon, and Central High from Sedgewick. On the girls side of the tournament, none of the original teams could make the new dates so it had to be cut back to a three team tournament with Ecole Plamondon and John Maland playing along with the Lamont girls. Games start at 4 p.m Feb. 7 and continue all day on Saturday.
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able at Allergyaware.ca to take a 30 minute course and become more allergy aware. As I reflect on my bill progressing from beginning to end, I am overwhelmed by the support
I received from those affected by life-threatening allergies. Thank you for sharing your stories with me. I will continue to raise awareness for this important issue.
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TOWN OF MUNDARE Notice of increase to the Franchise Fee on Electrical Billings The Town of Mundare is proposing to increase the electrical franchise fee which it charges ATCO Electric, for the exclusive right to deliver electricity to the residents of Mundare and for use of municipal lands for its power lines. The franchise fee applies to all customers that receive electrical services in Mundare; and is required to be billed as a separate charge on electrical billings. The current franchise fee is set at 5% of ATCO Electric delivery revenues (excluding energy related riders) and will increase to 6% effective April 1, 2020. For an average residential customer using 625kwh/30 days, the estimated monthly increase is $1.23(14.76/year). Residents of the Town of Mundare have until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020 to make their concerns known in writing to the Town. Please contact Colin Zyla, CAO at: Town of Mundare Box 348 Mundare, AB T0B 3H0 5128-50 Street Phone: 780-764-3929 Fax: 780-764-2003 e-mail: cao@mundare.ca Dated January 27, 2020
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Members of the Alberta fair deal panel listen attentively to speakers during the evening at Fort Saskatchewan, Jan. 9. More than 170 people turned out for the hearing and 27 spoke their minds during the evening.
Fair deal panel gives fair hearing in Fort BY JOHN MATHER The Alberta Fair Deal panel got briefed on multiple issues from the public when they paid a visit to Fort Saskatchewan, Jan. 9. More than 170 people came out to listen to the panel, commissioned by Premier Jason Kenney to get a handle on the concerns bothering Albertans with regard to how the province can get a better deal within confederation. Twentyseven people offered up their opinions from setting up a provincial police force; to retaining the Canada Pension Plan or starting a made in Alberta version; to rural crime; to establishing a provincial sales tax; to legalizing sex trade workers to provide more taxation in the province. “Our job as a panel is to listen and use that information to develop recommendations,” said chair Oryssia Lennie. “We will not prejudge any of the comments made.” Two members of the panel (Preston Manning and Jason Goodstryker) were absent from the meeting. Edmontonian Joel Mullen in opening the speakers list stated that he was firmly behind Canada but added there were things that had to change. He pointed out how badly underrepresented the province was. “I actually wouldn’t use underrepresented ,” he said. “We’re a colony of the east. He pointed out Alberta had one Member of Parliament for every 129,000 people, while Prince Edward Island had one MP for every 38,000 people. “What are we, but a
colony,” he asked. “We pay the bills but we don’t get the representation.” He called for a referendum to reopen the constitution. “An Alberta vote is worth substantially less than other parts of the country.” Other speakers argued about having an Alberta made pension plan. Most felt trying to establish a new pension plan would be too difficult and not enough information on how it would be set up was available. Several speakers mentioned a provincial sales tax. “While it would be very unpopular, I believe it needs to be studied,” said one speaker. “Rather than force cutbacks in education and health, a sales tax would make more money available for these.” A few of the speakers emphasized they felt more Albertan than they did Canadian. Others stated they were working for less now than they had been a few years ago. Lamont County Reeve David Diduck attended the meeting and while he feels it’s a good process, “A lot of the ideas being brought forward have been discussed previously and I’m sure they’re things the panel has heard before. “I’d really like to see some more concrete ideas being presented,” he added. “What can and should be done to get Alberta a fair deal. I don’t think those questions have been properly addressed up to this point.” Diduck feels the Canada Pension will probably be left with Ottawa and he doubts
separation will proceed. “I think we have to improve the relationship we have with eastern Canada and the government that’s in power right now.” He said the province needed to be working with the Federal government trying to know each other rather than fighting. Also in attendance, Bruderheim deputy mayor Judy Schueler said she didn’t think the panel had the answers. “I think they’re looking for somebody in the crowd to give them direction,” she said. “I don’t think they’re looking at separating. I feel the people here are struggling to get answers because I don’t think we’re getting a fair deal from the rest of Canada.” She said she was surprised by the call of some people for a provincial sales tax. “Personally I don’t want a sales tax but for people to bring it up and support it by saying we’re the only jurisdiction without one does surprise me. “The other thing I found interesting was the number of MPs and the representation each has,” she said. “The voter ratio in Prince Edward Island was like wow.” “The turnout is good, so it’s obviously an area where people have concerns.” “Our province has to fight hard against the rest of the country to achieve our goals and it shouldn’t be that way.” said another speaker, expressing his frustration with Alberta not getting a fair deal.
TOWN OF MUNDARE Notice of increase to the Franchise Fee on Natural Gas Billings The Town of Mundare is proposing to increase the natural gas distribution franchise fee which it charges ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., for the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of Mundare and for use of municipal lands for its natural gas lines. The franchise fee applies to all customers that receive gas services in Mundare; and is required to be billed as a separate charge on gas billings. The current franchise fee is set at 22% on ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. delivery revenues and will increase to 23% effective April 1, 2020. For an average residential customer using 115 GJ’s per year, this will result in an annual increase of about $5.45 from the average paid in 2019. Residents of the Town of Mundare have until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020 to make their concerns known, in writing, to the Town. Please contact Colin Zyla, CAO at: Town of Mundare Box 348 Mundare, AB T0B 3H0 5128-50 Street Phone: 780-764-3929 Fax: 780-764-2003 e-mail: cao@mundare.ca Dated January 27, 2020
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FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH LEARNED
Small group discovers their family roots at local library BY JANA SEMENIUK A cozy group gathered at the Metro Kalyn Community Library on Jan. 16 to take advantage of the first of three free sessions helping people discover their family roots. Bruderheim resident Dana Aiken, who has spent more than 30 years tracing her own roots, was happy to organize a free three-session program, at the Metro Kalyn Community Library, to help others do the same. Aiken, who primarily uses Ancestry.ca, notes that patience and diligence are what is required for a successful genealogy search. “It’s not as easy as some might think,” she said. “It’s a lot of detective work using the process of elimination. What I am trying to do is get people pointed in the right direction.” Aiken also believes it’s important for people to know where they came from.
“I think the stories are important. The further back you go the more stories you will find,” she said. “It’s something I am very passionate about so if people want to learn, I am there.” MKCL board member Pat Grichen, who was adopted, also spent some time researching her family history. Knowing Dana’s penchant for genealogy, Grichen knew she would be a big help. “I’ve been doing my own genealogy for about 10 years. Last year, through the help of DNA and Dana, I was able to find my mother and father who are no longer with us and five half sisters,” she said. Grichen added that she was able to make contact with her half sisters and produced a photo book to commemorate the experience. Library member Joyce O’Bodiak, who has spent some time researching her family tree, also participated in the session.
“I always wondered where my great grandfather died,” she said. “Turns out he died in 1929 when he was 42 of Celiac disease. It was on his death certificate as dermatitis herpetiformis.” Dermatitis herpetiformis is a chronic skin condition that is caused by an autoimmune reaction to gluten ingestion. O’Bodiak added that this prompted her to pursue her own medical testing in light of symptoms she was experiencing. “Celiac disease is hereditary so now I know where mine came from,” she said. “I was doing a genealogy study at the same time I was having symptoms so I decided to get tested.” For more information on free programs offered at the Metro Kalyn Community Library please visit bruderheimpl.ab.ca
Community Events director’s retirement raises questions BY JANA SEMENIUK Questions were raised among Bruderheim council members during their council meeting, Jan. 15, regarding how upcoming community events will be handled in light of the Jan. 9 retirement of community events director Judy Koschade. “With the retirement of Judy K, the director of our community events, I’m wondering what might be put in place going forward,” said councillor Pat Lee.” We have a lot of events coming up and she took care
of them.” While Bruderheim Chief Administrative Officer Patty Podoborozny was not in attendance at the meeting, she explained via phone interview, what the succession plan will look like. “I’ve met with Laura Lemieux, the new chair of the Bruderheim Recreation and Culture Board, and she will be heading up the Family Day events with volunteers,” said Podoborozny. “In March, we will regroup and see where things are with the Rec
board and decide how to move forward.” Podoborozny added that there are currently no plans to fill Koschade’s position. “We are going to take a few months and see what we are doing and why we are doing it then make some decisions,” she said. In the interim Koschade’s responsibilities are being split between Podoborozny, Sherry Cote, Director of Planning and Legislative Services; and Sharron Sinclair, Director of Finance.
Participants learn how to research their family trees from Dana Aiken (far right) at Bruderheim's Metro Kalyn Community Library. The first of three free Genealogy sessions happened on Jan. 16.
Grain Land For Sale By Tender in Lamont County Available to seed in Spring 2020! 2.5 Quarters - 369 cultivated acres, 390 titled
SW 19, 58,15: 152 acres +/(one acreage on west fence) 143 cultivated NE 18, 58, 15: 159 acres +/- 154 cultivated East half SE 18, 58, 15: 79 acres +/- 72 cultivated SW 19 has a large dugout, NE 18 has a small dugout. Land was RR Canola in 2019, Barley in 2018. No Chemical or cropping restrictions apply. Driveways fit modern equipment. No Clubroot detected. A final Decision will be made February 25, 2020. If you want your bid sealed until then send it to Kuzyk & Mol Law Office marked “Tkachuk Land Sale”. For all other bids please phone 780-991-1341 or email lamontlandsale@gmail.com It is intended that possession occur 30 days after an offer is accepted, deposits shall be provided 48 hours after acceptance, if financing is higher ratio than conventional please supply documentation supporting your ability to close. Please use standard Alberta contracts, contracts can be provided upon request as well as assistance in their completion. Realtors and Real Estate Agents welcome!!
8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 29, 2020
FROM WHERE I SIT Granny Chic
BY HAZEL ANAKA At this time of year, decorating magazines and shows make their predictions for the trends for the coming year. Pantone and every paint manufacturer announce their colours of the year. Those predictions will manifest in fabrics, wallpaper, soft goods, accessories, and discussions by countless expert panels. Themes are also identified. After years of “clean lines and minimalismâ€? that pendulum is swinging‌all the way back to “more is more maximalism.â€? Seems many people aren’t that happy with the cold, austere simplicity that’s been gracing magazine spreads for ages. Most people crave comfort, warmth, homeyness. Most people want to surround themselves with treasured, memoryevoking objects. Well, fear not. Running parallel with that trend is one dubbed ‘granny chic’ favoured by millennials. Those in their mid-20s to late-30s want the soul, comfort and personality afforded by this warmer style. There may also be some nostalgia for the coziness of grandma’s house to offset the stressful lives many of them are leading. Designers are being asked for chintzes, pleated lampshades, wicker, floral prints, ruffles, needlepoint art, botanical prints, skirted furniture. But maybe, these millennials are being more measured in their attempts to recreate this ethos. A macramĂŠ plant hanger here, a lead crystal candy bowl there, a couple of toss cushions over there. They may be shopping their parents’ attic or basement. Where do you think Hilary got the candy dish? Unlike me, she probably won’t go through the whole
crystal collecting craziness many of us did in the 1980s. Sets of crystal glasses (high balls, snifters, wine glasses), decanter, bowls of all shape and description. One hundred percent lead crystal Czechoslovakian glass in the pinwheel design. Let’s just hope they pick the loveliest parts of the past because some things were just outright hideous. And no one should be living in a theme park, regardless of the style. The dÊcor I prefer is highly personal, bucks the trends, is textural, is significant in its parts, has saturated colour, and reflects my interest in art. Some of the objects are decades old; other’s age can be measured in weeks.
Some were given by my parents or other relatives. Some are valuable; some are thrift store finds. Some things we hang onto simply because of who gave them to us. I never used a single doily I was given, yet I’ve had a drawerful for probably thirty years. As a crafter myself I can recognize and appreciate the time, skill, and love that went into their creation. My one attempt at crocheting an afghan was a wee bit sad so I never ventured anywhere near those balls of fine crochet cotton. I did do petit point and crossstitch. I know how to sew. Most of our kids can’t do any of those things. If they get sentimental or want the
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warmth promised with granny chic, they’re going to need to learn fast, buy smart, or beg convincingly. All these trends prove to me is that trying to be up-to-the-moment is a fool’s game. You can’t win and you can go broke or crazy or both trying. The most authentic, soul satisfying, heartwarming decorating style is the one that comes from within. When we surround our selves with things that we love and that have meaning, we can’t lose. If may even include some granny chic, from where I sit.
From Jan. 19, 2010, the Leader did a story on the Olympic torch run and Theresa WellsTaylor (bottom left) passing the torch to the next runner. Top photo, Lamont High School students cheer her on.
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Fundraiser adds support to victim violence prevention BY JANA SEMENIUK The Fort Saskatchewan Victims Services unit, which serves the Fort Sask, Bruderheim, Chipman and Lamont area, got an extra special donation boost from the Fort Saskatchewan Westpark Shoppers Drug Mart last fall. During their annual Growing Women’s Health campaign, the Westpark Shoppers Drug Mart raised nearly $4,000 for them in four weeks. “It was huge! We were really lucky they were able to do that for us. Our fundraising goals are usually $5,000 annually so this donation was a really big deal to us,” said Lauren Reid, executive director of volunteer programs for the Fort Sask Victim Services unit. The Growing Women’s Health campaign is a four-week program held during the
month of October at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada. Each location may choose the recipient of their fundraising program so long as it supports women’s health in their community. Rajan Bharadia, owner of the Westpark Shoppers Drug Mart, said choosing the recipient of their 2019 campaign was not difficult. “This year we chose the Fort Saskatchewan Victim Services unit. They are a part of the RCMP, but most of their cases involve domestic violence, which is a huge mandate for Shoppers. We are all pretty passionate about that here, and that’s why we chose them,” Bharadia stated. Money was raised in various ways throughout the store. From customers purchasing icons at each till to purchasing tickets to a beauty gala
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14 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Fish and Game marks year’s successes
BY JOHN MATHER It was pretty much a sold out crowd that dined on exotic dishes as the Lamont Fish and Game Association held its annual dinner and trophy night, Jan 25. Held at Lamont’s Community Hall, the evening began with appetizers of assorted sausage, smoked bear, smoked whitefish and deer jerky. The evening featured silent auctions, door prizes, a dance and several other fun fund raisers. Lamont Mayor Bill Skinner offered remarks from the town and Alberta Fish and Game executive director Delinda Ryerson also addressed the crowded hall. After a dinner that featured Roast Beef, Pulled Bear in BBQ sauce, Roast Deer, Moose Mushroom bites, Wild Ribs, Elk Stir Fry with pepper and onions, Waterfowl in tomato sauce, Venison Balls in BBQ sauce,
In the adult award cat- Jason Carstairs won for Malcolm Baked Rabbit, Baked Engman, Goose; Cy Fish, salads, mashed Engman, Reid Chudyk, egories: Jennifer Engman Canada potatoes vegetables, Cole Chudyk, Lily Able, and Jason LaFrance won Hallett won for Whitebuns, gravy and Jackson Able, Ryan for women’s and men’s Fronted Goose; Jason desserts, awards were Carstairs, Ben Crosby, Perch; Robyn Butler and Carstairs received the Matthew Iverson, and Jason LaFrance won for award for Mallard Duck; handed out. Walleye; Christine while Chuck Varga took In the junior cate- Harley Hoefling. There were three Hoefling and Kevin home the trophy for gories: Anastazia Engman and Emmitt awards handed out for Crosby won for Goldeye; Ruffed Grouse. Ali Dodds won the LaFrance won for Perch; photography by the Christine Hoefling won Anastazia for woman’s Sturgeon; award for women’s Mikayla LaFrance and youth. won for Al Biro won for men’s White Tailed Deer; while Emmitt LaFrance won Engman Tatianna Rainbow Trout; Jason the Viateur (Vic) Berube for Walleye; Kaedyn Biro scenery; and Ben Chopping won Pichota won for wildlife; LaFrance won for men’s Memorial White-Tailed for Northern Pike; Taylor and Ben Chopping won Lake Trout; Jay Gordon Deer award went to Matt won for men’s Burbot; Hunter. Iverson won for girls for trophy. The men’s Lake Trout and White-tailed girls Burbot; D e e r Kaedyn Biro (archery) was and Austin won by Cy Shaw won for Hallett. White-tail Dominique Deer; Clay Pichota won Laronde won the women’s for boys Mule Deer A r c h e r y award while Moose; and the men’s troA i d e n phy went to Chopping won K l a y t o n for boys Shed Schiller for Antler. Mule Deer. Youth particDominique ipation awards went to Ashlyn A large group of young people pose with their plaques and medals they Pichota won Nice, Emma received at the Lamont Fish and Game banquet and awards night, Jan. 25. the women’s E n g m a n , A large crowd filled the Lamont Hall to dine on exotic foods and receive their Moose while the Moose M a x i n e awards after a successful year.
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Bruderheim man’s attempt to withdraw plea denied - sentencing Feb. 21
Students at Bruderheim School enjoy their first outdoor recess after a week of being inside due to the cold snap.
Small turnout hears about crime proofing in Bruderheim BY JOHN MATHER While rural crime is on the tip of everyone’s tongue it seems these days, when the opportunity to learn more is presented people don’t come out. Such was the case in Bruderheim, Jan. 23 when about 10 residents came out to a rural crime presentation put on by the town. The event dealt with more aspects of preventing crime and crime proofing people’s homes. Sid Kingma, of the Investigative Services Division of the Insurance Bureau of Canada told the group about methods of theft proofing vehicles. “The most common things to do to is lock your vehicle and don’t leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running,” he said. He added residents should keep their garage doors closed and make sure all valuables are marked in some way so they can easily and quickly be identified. He told the group, people should remove garage door openers from their vehicles whenever they leave it. “The garage makes for a very easy way into the home,” he said. “Thieves will steal openers and then, at their leisure travel around trying to find what garage it opens. Then they can come back, when they have ensured the owners aren’t home and break in.” Kingma reported that almost as soon as a better method arrives for protecting vehicles and keeping them secure, criminal find a way to defeat them. He added his department works very closely with police departments across the province. Doing due diligence when purchasing a used vehicle is also a must, he
added. “Obviously if a deal is too good to be true, then it likely is,” he said. “He added there are ways to check through serial numbers or using a tool like Carfax. Residents in attendance quizzed Kingma on increasing insurance rates stating if the rates kept rising people would soon take the chance on driving without insurance rather than go deep in debt to pay the premiums. “Businesses can’t afford to hire drivers without insurance,” said one. “And its going to become a big problem.” Kingma said the rates weren’t in his area of expertise, but did say people could contact the bureau to seek clarification on rate increases. Two Fort Saskatchewan RCMP officers, Corp. Jan Brown and Const. Richard Kenny talked about theft proofing residences. Common sense tips the pair offered included not leaving valuables in vehicles, making sure vehicles are locked with closed window, park in well lit areas, and not leaving garage door openers in vehicles. Brown added if a truck has a tool box, use a heavy duty lock on it for security. Kenny told people to make sure they lock doors when leaving even if its only for a short time. Put a brace against sliding doors and don’t hide keys outside. “Give a spare key to a trusted neighbour,” he said. “If you’re away, make sure someone checks the residence regularly.” He added, trim shrubs and trees to eliminate hiding places and have well lit street numbers. Kenny said the new doorbells cameras were a good idea to install.
“You can use them via your cellphone,” he said. “In addition they do help if RCMP need to identify someone, although thieves now know to cover their faces to prevent clear identity.” Brown touched on patrols in the rural area and mentioned she would be at an identification program put on by the St. Michael Rural Crime Watch on Feb. 12. She told the small group that marking property and recording serial numbers was a positive thing to do. That way, if something is stolen it’s easier to identify when it’s recovered by police. She gave a brief presentation on how and when to report a crime using 911 or by calling the general office number of the detachment. The pair gave a brief summary on crime stats in the Bruderheim area. These were the same stats that are annually presented to council. Theft of motor vehicles had seen a spike in the town with 25 vehicles reported stolen in 2019. There were also 13 people charged with possession of stolen goods in 2019. The bottom line, the pair said is if people want to break into your home, they will find a way to do it. “But they want to get in and out very quickly,” said Kenny. “If you make it more difficult and can slow them down, then they won’t follow through with the break in.” He said criminals don’t care about location when they break into properties. “They just want to get in and steal something they can quickly sell.” Brown said the police meet regularly to discuss common criminality in the area.
KERRY ANDERSON Bruderheim’s Todd Lambert had his attempt to withdraw his guilty plea to dangerous driving causing death denied by Queen’s Bench Justice James Neilson on Friday, and will have his sentencing delivered on Feb. 21. Lambert, according to an agreed statement of facts filed in court, smoked marijuana on May 20, 2016 before driving a Mercedes sedan and crashing it at high speed into an SUV of 43year-old Natalie Hawkins, killing the mother of two from Fort McMurray who was a wildfire evacuee at the time. Because he suffers from seizures, Lambert was under medical orders that he not drive. Initially the Bruderheim man was set to be sentenced on March 4, 2019 but issues with the
pre-sentencing reports delayed the hearing until Sept. 13. On that date, only 15 minutes prior, Lambert fired lawyer Wayne Gardner, causing another delay. A second lawyer for Lambert later withdrew given “irreconcilable differences.” Lambert maintains that he had bad legal advice, and has no memory of even getting into the vehicle the day of the deadly crash. An RCMP accident reconstruction estimated Lambert was travelling at approximately 200 km/hr when he rammed into Hawkins’ SUV while she was attempting to turn, killing her instantly. Lambert, 51, suffered a major workplace injury when he was 19 but the Judge ruled that he fully understood the details of the original plea. Crown attorney Sandra Christensen-Moore argued that Lambert
should serve three years in jail followed by five years of driving prohibition. Four of Hawkins’ family members gave victim impact statements at court on Friday, including her twin sister. She said he sister was a selfless person helping many people during the Fort McMurray fires. As well, she said she will never get the image out of her mind or having to identify her sister’s body after the collision. Questioned after the hearing, Lambert said there is no way he would have knowingly got behind the wheel of a vehicle and drove that vehicle that day. He stands by having no memory of the event. He added that he felt like “utter crap” after hearing the victim impact statements and wished nobody in the family harm.
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