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Canada Day events succeed despite changes in plans BY JANA SEMENIUK The villages of Andrew and Chipman adjusted their Canada Day activities considering an ominous weather forecast of heavy rain, but large crowds still flooded both events. Andrew’s plans included a children’s parade, free barbeque, live music, several activities for children, plus a dunk tank for party goers to try their luck throwing balls to dunk the village councillors. However, at 11 a.m. on Canada Day, with clouds rolling in and a dark forecast, Deputy Mayor Merwin Haight knew plans might need to change. “Marty (Stewart) brought up the weather report and we (with councillors Tammy Pickett and Benny Dubitz) all talked and decided to move everything inside the arena. We made a quick call to the AG society and Carrie Hrehorets and their supporters were very helpful. From 11 o’clock, we took this from being an empty arena to being fully decorated with the bouncy house and everything in a couple of hours,” he said. All events went ahead as scheduled with at least 150 people attending. A barbeque, donated by Andrew firefighter Marty Stewart’s farm Nifty Meadows, gave away free hotdogs and bottled drinks, while a large Canada Day decorated cake was donated by Andrew Originals. Haight led the children’s parade around the arena on his decorated three-wheeled bike in place of the fire department which was slated to lead the parade outdoors. All the while, music filled the air from local guitarist and vocal talent Steve Hillis. In terms of the dunk tank, all councillors were soaked repeatedly with a healthy line of people paying $5 each for three balls to throw at the target. Proceeds, which totalled over $300, were donated to the Ukrainian relief effort. “In my 52 years this is probably one
of the best Canada Days that I can actually say I've had in my life,” said Haight. “I'm very proud to be of service to my community doing this.” Meanwhile, Chipman opted to move their entire Canada Day schedule to Sunday, July 3, which included a parade, bouncy house, several children’s activities, free hotdogs, watermelon and banana bread, and a spectacular fireworks display courtesy of Rob and Cindy Lindemann. With temperatures hovering in the low 20s and crowds of children laughing and crawling through the inflatable structures, Chipman Mayor Morris Langevin said things turned out. “I’m extremely happy. It’s excellent. You know, for having to postpone it and get a turnout like this is huge,” he said smiling. Families came from across Lamont County, including the Clarkson family from Bruderheim. Jana Clarkson brought three of her five children to Chipman for the Canada Day festivities. “I heard it was rescheduled for Sunday, so I thought ‘that’s good! The rain will be gone’,” said Clarkson. “It’s actually pretty awesome and the kids are loving it!” As kids lined up for face painting, others beat the heat on a slip n slide or challenged each other to the bungee run game and jumped in the bouncy castle while waiting for the treasure dig to begin. Mayor Langevin said he is grateful for the support of the town’s donators and volunteers. “Rob and Cindy Linderman took care of the fireworks. He’s a person that can shoot them off, so we didn't have to hire anybody. They also brought all of the bouncy stuff in and made it a good day for the kids,” he said. “The AG society, Lions Club, and the Hotel also donated. It’s appreciated.” Canada Day Photos Page 2
Olympic gold medalist Emerance Maschmeyer and Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch pull the cover off a new street sign renaming 51 Avenue after the local hockey star. Deputy Mayor Judy Schueler and Councillor Dayna Jacobs are in the background.
Bruderheim hockey hero Emerance Maschmeyer has street renamed for her on Canada Day BY JOHN MATHER A steady rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm that was shown July 1 for Bruderheim’s Golden Girl Emerance Maschmeyer. Maschmeyer helped the Canadian Women's Hockey Team win the Olympic Gold Medal at the China Olympics this past winter. She is one of the goalies on the team. “What an incredible day to celebrate Canada,” exclaimed Maschmeyer when she took the podium. “I know it’s raining but everyone is having such a good time. “I’m extremely honoured and humbled to be standing here in front of you being honoured by the town of Bruderheim. “It one thing to be honoured for succeeding at something I love,” she said. “But it is totally a different feeling to be bringing this gold medal back to the community that has shared so much with me and helped me attain my
dreams.” She thanked her family, many of whom were in the crowd and chuckled as she said her dad couldn’t stop crying. “Bruderheim has always been my home and I owe it so much for helping to shape my hometown values,” she stated. “Thank you to Mayor Karl, Patty and all the council for your unwavering support. We felt your support all the way over in China and we knew there were a lot of watch parties going on during our games. “I never thought I would ever get a street named after me, especially one which runs past the arena that honours my grandmother. She stated that was the rink where her hockey dreams began and where her father watched her play her games. “To the young kids I hope this medal is something that will help you know that if you work hard you can attain your dream. Continued on Page 6
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Canada Day fun day in Lamont County
Cooking up Canada Day breakfast in Andrew. Stan Cholak Photo
Lamont Leader writer Jana Semeniuk drives the Leader parade vehicle as daughter Laura and newshound Ginger smile at the crowd lining the Brudeheim Canada Day parade route July 1. Photo by Crystal Moren.
Mascot entertains children at Andrew.
Chipman Lions and their parade float
Childrens parade in Andrew
Andrew Canada Day
Bruderheim has become known for its annual Model T races at the Agricultural Grounds, so it was only fitting that one took part in the Canada Day parade, July 1. Photo by Crystal Moren
This pair of stilt walkers drew lots of attention as they wandered around Bruderheim’s downtown during Canada Day celebrations. The pair didn’t walk in the parade but spent their time entertaining the crowd around the gazebo next to the firehall.
Andrew dunk tank was popular and fun.
Bruderheim parade float
Canada Day fun at Chipman
Mundare fireworks
The customers came hungry and ready to feast for the Bruderheim pancake breakfast on July 1 but Bruderheim firefighter Al Klassen and Lamont Peace Officer Derek Wright were more than up to the task of making the flapjacks. As fast as Klassen could pour the mix on the griddle and flip the cakes, Wright would take tray loads into Memorial Hall to be served up.
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Opinion Strong-arm tactic against Lich symbolizes the wrongs of our justice system BY JOHN MATHER So the strong-arm, jack booting long arm of the Federal law has rearrested diminutive Tamara Lich. She is the women who was charged with mischief, obstructing police, counselling others to commit mischief, and intimidation, for her part in the “Freedom Convoy” which travelled to Ottawa in February and forced Justin Trudeau-The Brave, to hide in his basement and invoke the Emergencies Act in one of the most blatant acts of overkill this country has ever seen. Lich has no prior criminal record and has not been convicted of the charges she now faces. So last week, Lich was arrested on a Canada-wide warrant as she returned home from her job in Medicine Hat for breaking the conditions of her release. Lich was awarded a Constitutional Freedom Award recently for her part in the convoy, and it is apparently her posing for a photo at this ceremony with someone who she shouldn’t have been anywhere near that has led to her rearrest. Our Federal prosecutors really seem to have a bee in their bonnet for this poor woman, who has done nothing but express her democratic right to protest. But the group that gathered in Ottawa with bouncy castles and honking horns made the municipal officials of the cloistered Capital City a laughing stock worldwide, and they apparently embarrassed poor little Justin who called them racists among other things - yet was always afraid to go out and meet with them. Trudeau doesn’t mind meeting with Omar Kadars of this world or giving him $10-million, but he shies away from regular Canadian folks exercising their right to protest against policies his government has instituted. Our justice system continues to release violent repeat offenders on bail with no regard for community safety, but they go after a woman out on bail for mischief charges. Yet Tamara Lich is the real threat to society, not hardened, repeat offenders who shoot up streets, commit robberies or repeatedly assault people over several months? Our justice system is not supposed to be political, but whether we’re talking about the Lich case or the recent revelations that Justin Trudeau’s government interfered in the investigation into the Nova Scotia mass shooting, it’s clear we have a government intent on making justice political. UCP leadership frontrunner Danielle Smith weighed in on Lich’s rearrest stating, “What has happened to Tamara Lich is a travesty of justice. It’s obvious the Emergencies Act should never have been declared. CONTINUED
Letter to the editor Writer blames messenger for not promoting Town’s Centenarian tributes enough Dear Editor: (Last week on page 11 of the June 29, 2022 edition of The Lamont Leader). An article 3 1/4" x 5" to celebrate 600 plus years of residents of Lamont County. Three of these ladies volunteered numerous hours in Lamont Hospital Auxiliary, Church groups, school events, etc. Does this miniscule article not deserve, a larger more prominent "good news" front page story? A picture of all the centenarians would have been appropriate - at the presentation,
celebration at Lamont Auxiliary Hospital. I am fortunate to know three of the centenarians who were very excited to be acknowledged by the Town of Lamont. I am not related to any of the centenarians but they certainly deserve better than a small report squished onto page 11. A "good news" celebration certainly deserves better.
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Tamara has been wrongly vilified by the Prime Minister and Eastern media elites. In spite of Trudeau's fictional emergency lockdown, thousands of Albertans have appreciated and supported Tamara’s freedom stance. In fact, she has inspired Albertans to stand up in a way more contagious than the pandemic.” So really, whatever the outcome of this travesty of justice, and I certainly hope a judge with some form of common sense, and not looking at his or her appointment form signed by the Federal government, tosses this rearrest and hopefully chastises Federal prosecutors for their overkill. And then whoever wins the UCP leadership should meet with Ms. Lich and sign her up as a star candidate to run in next spring’s provincial election. The woman is a natural winner with obvious leadership skills. And on one last note, it would seem the first steps to have Lich awarded a Nobel Peace Prize has begun. Although she’s not likely to win, since she’s never held public office, one of the Peace Prize criteria, if she won can you imagine the tizzy it would send Justin in. All the harassment of this poor grandmother would only have resulted in her having a more prestigious award than he could ever hope to achieve. Seems fitting somehow.
“We should have immediately convened the Legislature, as Quebec did, and said we would not enforce the law, we would not arrest people for their political views, and we would not freeze or seize bank accounts. “This is exactly the reason why we need to pass the Alberta Sovereignty Act, to protect our provincial rights and the rights of Albertans against Trudeau.” A second leadership contender, Todd Loewen, stated on his Facebook site, “It’s been said that freedom of speech and expression is the most important right because – if you only had one – it’s the right that allows you to argue for all your other rights back. I am shocked to learn this news and will be following it closely, trying to reach those involved. In light of new revelations exposing how many lies and errors circulated in the lead up to Trudeau invoking the Emergencies Act, this is yet more shame on Ottawa.” A statement was also made by Independent Conservative MLA Drew Barnes, the MLA representing Tamara's hometown of Medicine Hat: “Tamara is my constituent. More importantly, Tamara is a strong Albertan who peacefully and courageously stood on her values, rights, and freedoms.
Profoundly disappointed, Pat Taylor Bruderheim, AB
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FROM WHERE I SIT: Betting Yes
BY HAZEL ANAKA In 1984 we moved to the farm and started that never-a-dull-moment adventure called farming. Roy continued to commute to a drafting job in Edmonton. A year later, five weeks after giving birth I began what would be nearly sixteen years in business in beautiful downtown Andrew. But farming was always the thing. It fed and clothed us. Not always the best food or clothing, mind you. But what it lacked in tangibles it made up for in other advantages. Space; the ability to move and breathe freely; privacy and seclusion; the chance to be self-reliant; to chart one’s own course; to build equity in one of the most valuable assets on earth---land. But, in the last almost
forty years there were many times I wanted anything but this life. Like the year, early on in our cattle days, when we lost several head to blackleg. Or soon after, when nearly the entire herd of cows was ‘open’ because the two bulls were shooting blanks. Or the years, it was cold and snowed so often, keeping the straw bedding clean and dry was a thankless, full-time job. Making hay, hauling and stacking bales was the alternative to days at the lake or living it up at summer festivals. Luckily, we sold our herd before BSE kicked the crap out of buyer confidence and killed beef prices. Growing grain crops hasn’t been without its challenges, either. Why, pray tell, am I digging up ancient history? Because for the first time since Roy’s been farming, on his own or with his dad, we’ve got cutworms chomping their way through the canola crops. Not only was the germination of the crop slow and patchy, what has
come up is disappearing. But, we’re not alone. You may have discovered that some of your fields are under attack as well. Supposedly, pea fields are targets as well. Some people have already re-seeded hundreds of acres. Others are dumbstruck about what to do next. With the length of our growing season, it’s far too late to re-seed now. Of course, anything planted now wouldn’t be covered under crop insurance since that deadline too has passed. And besides, who can afford that financially? To further complicate matters there’s more than one variety of cutworm. Some are night feeders so if you intend to zap them with pesticide, you’d need to spray at night and hope that field doesn’t have other varieties lurking. It can cost $25 per acre to spray. I don’t know if that includes time, fuel, machinery wear and tear. Plus, it’s on top of already sky-high input costs. What’s a guy to do? With the global grain
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shortage and record high grain prices, all of us were counting on making up some lost ground this year. But, as any farmer well knows, nothing is for certain until it’s in the bin. Typically, right about now, I’d draw an analogy and search for the inherent life lesson----in part, because I’m a curious person and in part, because I think there are patterns to discover. But, this time, I’ve got nothing. Some chalk it up to crop rotation. Others to ideal conditions…. last year when the moths laid their eggs and this year when the worms got
hungry. Too wet, too dry, ill-timed rainfall. I’m no entomologist. This is probably just another of
life’s curve balls to keep us on our toes and to gauge if we’ve got the right mental attitude to survive. I’m betting yes, from where I sit.
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Gold medal winner Continued from Front “I was once in your shoes attending Bruderheim School and playing for the Bruins.” Anything is possible, she told the youngsters gathered around. “If you decide now to commit yourself to a sport, music or being an engineer, it’s possible. You can achieve your dreams.” She concluded by saying she loved Bruderheim and hoped she could bring home many more medals as her career progresses. Following her remarks, she and Mayor Hauch crossed to the corner and unveiled a street sign naming 51 Avenue Emerance Way. Also speaking was grandfather Dennis Maschmeyer. “It’s been an immense pleasure watching my granddaughter grow from where she was a lit-
tle baby to where she is today,” he said. “She’s always been the one to stand up and say, ‘I can do it.” She’s never said ‘I can’t’ about anything.” He said the tougher the challenge the stronger was her will to take it on. He thanked the town
Emerance Maschmeyer holding her sign, wearing her Olympic Gold Medal for its determination and dedication to youth sports. “Bruderheim is one of the nicest communities you can find in Canada … its openness… its cleanliness. It creates that spirit in us to accomplish the things we want.” Mayor Karl Hauch gave some of Emerance’s
history in the town. “She’s the fifth generation Maschmeyer to attend school in Bruderheim,” he said. “She played hockey here from age three to 11 starting as a forward and then moving back to play goal.” She played in Fort Saskatchewan on boys teams from Atom up to Triple A and then joined the Lloydminster Bobcats of the Alberta Junior League. She attended Harvard University where she received an award for her community involvement. Following her graduation from Harvard, Hauch said, she was a first round pick of the Calgary Inferno of the Canadian Women's Hockey League. “Everyone knows who Wayne Gretzky is,”said Hauch. “But Wayne never won an Olympic gold medal. Our hometown hero Emerance has, and I think that’s pretty awesome!”
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Memorial award continues to honour teen BY JANA SEMENIUK A grieving Bruderheim mom, whose son passed away in 2003, is thrilled to see an annual memorial award continue in his name. The Blaze Ashmead Award for sportsmanship was awarded to 12year-old Bruderheim School student Gage Holowach during the grade 6 farewell assembly June 28. Blaze’s mom Denyse said that although the award says sportsmanship, it means so much more. “It’s for somebody that is caring and cares about others, and helpful just like Blaze. They call it a sportsmanship award but it’s not just about sports but also about helping people and sticking up (for others) and helping teachers. For an all-around good person. It’s a very high honour and speaks to your character for either a boy or a girl,” she said. Blaze, 15, passed away Dec. 14, 2003, when the car he was a passenger in collided with a pickup truck on a gravel road near Bruderheim. Two other teens in the car also passed away in the accident while two other teens survived. The driver of the truck also survived. In the 18 years since Blaze’s death, Denyse said her healing has been slow but supporting the annual award has
helped. “It’s very healing to see this award given every year. When these awards started, I started
Blaze Ashmead, 15. Photo: Denyse Ashmead
a journal and I have a picture of everyone who has won this award,” she said, adding that Blaze was a student in Bruderheim School from
grade 3 to grade 9 before the junior high program was discontinued. He was in grade 10 when he was killed. A placque naming the recipient is given by the school while a brandnew basketball and $50 is given by the family. “Blaze played basketball and he loved basketball,” said Denyse. “He had a black basketball that everyone signed at his funeral. I still have it and it’s still full of air. I can’t believe it’s sitting on our shelf and has never deflated or anything.” Denyse said that talking about her son and remembering him is comforting. “It just melts my heart that this (award) is given every year,” she said. “It keeps his memory alive.”
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12-year-old Gage Holowach, standing with Bruderheim School Principal Paul McKay, is awarded the Blaze Ashmead Sportsmanship Award on June 28 at Bruderheim School which includes a plaque, new basketball, and $50. Photo: Sylvia Holowach
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Community cultural potluck brings newcomers together BY JANA SEMENIUK A Canada Day cultural potluck dinner brought Canadian newcomers together to connect and share their experiences while breaking bread. The Fort Saskatchewan Multi Cultural Association hosted the event which is the first potluck dinner they have held in more than two years due to COVID health restrictions. FSMCA founder Lana Santana said she was excited to see the dinners happening again. “We just wanted to kind of kickstart back the potluck because we haven't had it since 2019. That was our last one.
And because we have newcomers to Canada, we want to welcome them on Canada Day,” she said. While the event is free to attend, guests are asked to bring a dish representing their culture. A large array of rice dish-
es, potato, chicken, in addition to other styles of meat and desserts were spread out for guests to help themselves. “Everybody shares a culture regardless of what part of the world they're from, everybody
has something to share. And the thing that we're discovering more and more is that there's so many similarities that we share, and we wouldn't know of,” said Santana. Children laughed and played while adults sat together chatting, enjoying their dinner. Partially
through the evening, the crowd of 45 people were treated to an unscheduled performance from a brother and sister duo. Piano player Teresa Corrigan, 14 and her 18year-old fiddle player brother Thomas, got up to entertain with snappy, catchy music that prompted clapping and dancing. Meanwhile, Santana
Left, guests helped themselves to a large spread of food during the Canda Day cultural potluck dinner hosted by the Fort Saskatchewan Multi-Cultural Association. Right, Thomas Corrigan on fiddle and sister Teresa on piano Photos: Jana Semeniuk
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Alberta a refuge for Ukrainians, Kenney adds more aid to package BY JANA SEMENIUK Lamont resident Anastasia Surayev is all too familiar with the dire situation in Ukraine. Her 49-year-old mother, Olena Matvieieva arrived from Kharikv in March without her husband, who was forced to stay and defend the country. “Her husband and a lot of our relatives are still there. There’s martial law and they can’t leave,” said Anastasia who interpreted for her mother. While still in Ukraine, Matvieieva spent time in a bunker, sleeping in a hallway because the rooms were so full of people seeking shelter. She told the story of one of her friends who decided to go home to retrieve some clothing and other belongings when a missile narrowly missed her. She returned to the bunker, refusing to leave again until the war is over.
everyone who has supported us,” she said. Surayev went on to explain how her cousin Kristina, 34, who only arrived a week ago from Ukraine, had her first job interview and her Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville mom found a job MLA Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk through the Fort spoke to an announcement made S a s k a t c h e w a n by Premier Jason Kenney of Multi Cultural extended support for Ukrainians Association. fleeing to Alberta. “We’ve also had support through “There is some help, HUFS (Hosting there are volunteers that Ukrainians in Fort deliver food. If they Saskatchwan), the Fort deliver it to you today Saskatchewan Furniture good if not then it is Bank, and from many what it is,” said Surayev. residents of Lamont Matvieieva’s eyes filled County and members of with tears as she spoke to our Orthodox Church,” Surayev who interpreted said Surayev. “People for her mom. really came together and “Mom wants to thank are staying together in all the Canadians and the order to help us and we Canadian government really appreciate it.” for all of their help and Meanwhile, a news support. The Canadian conference was held on people, the volunteers, July 4 at the Ukrainian
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“We are providing a more complete and generous package of support than any C a n a d i a n province and we will continue to do what's necessary to ensure that their time of refuge in Canada is one of security and stability for them and their families,” said Kenney. Kenney added that many of the Anastasia Surayev brought two more than 3,800 dozen roses when she picked up Ukrainians who her mother, Olena Matvieieva, in have fled to March from the airport. Alberta are withMatvieieva fled the war in out their husUkraine. Photo: Anastasia Surayev bands. “Men between ter,” he said. “And of the ages of 18 and 65, are course, we understand required to stay at home that thousands have to help defend their already arrived in nation. But many women Alberta, and we expect and children have lost many more over the their homes, lost their months to come as this families and are seeking appears to be a protractat least temporary shel- ed conflict.”
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Lamont County renames roads after early Ukrainian pioneers BY JOHN MATHER Lamont County has decided to rename a couple of miles of range roads and township roads in the Star area after the original Ukrainian pioneer settlers in the area. Lorraine Pullishy-Aas addressed council requesting that a mile of the roads be named for Myhailo Pullishy, Wasyl Feniak, and Iwan Pylypow, some of the early settlers in the area. She was joined by her daughter and her sister to make a presentation to council. “To me, our family and our Ukrainian culture, I think it’s very important that we maintain our roots,” she said to open her presentation. “There were originally four pioneers,” she told council. “They came to verify the rumours of free lands and what the conditions were.” She said the early settlers then arrived and homesteaded a quarter section of land each in the Star and Edna areas. “They were the first of
thousands from all parts of Ukraine who came and played a large part in the development of Western Canada, building many historic churches and creating one of the largest concentrations of churches in North America.” They played a large role in the development of Western Canada’s early economy and culture, she added. “In what would be a humbling recognition of these pioneers, what we are looking for is one or two mile radius of roads to be named for these pioneers,” she said. She told council she had support from many organizations connected with Ukrainian activities including: former Premier Ed Stelmach, area MLA Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk, the Minister of Education, the University of Alberta Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, and former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk. “Lamont County is very grateful for the orig-
inal pioneers who came to this country and came to this area to settle,” said Reeve David Diduck. “From their efforts we got our start with Ukrainian settlement.” He explained the County had a policy for naming roads and Mrs. Pullishy-Aas indicated all the original families would be willing to bear the costs involved with renaming the roads. “It seems like you have done your homework on this,” added councillor Daniel Warawa. Diduck said the council would make a decision later in the meeting. Council approved renaming Township Rd. 564 from Hwy. 831 to Range. Rd. 192 to Myhailo Pullishy Road; Range Road 192 from Township Rd. 564 to Township Rd. 562 to Wasyl Feniak Road; and Township Road 562 from Highway 831 to Range. Rd. 192 to Iwan Pylypow Road.
New LUB and MDP ready for public input BY JOHN MATHER Lamont County residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the County’s new proposed Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan at an open house to be held July 14. The open house will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lamont Arena Meeting Room. County councillors met with representatives from Stantec at their committee of the whole meeting June14 for an update on the plans. The existing Municipal Development Plan (MDP) was adopted by the County Council in 2007. During the June 14 Committee of the Whole, council was informed by administration it was time to evaluate plans in order to ensure they reflect the principles and policies that will support the continued growth of the county for the next 20 -25 years. The existing Land Use Bylaw (LUB), also adopt-
ed in 2007, said administration needed to be updated to ensure that the regulations and standards support the development aspirations of the municipality. The goal is to ensure that the MDP and the LUB support each other and reflect the current priorities of Council, Administration, and the community. To accomplish this goal, the County will require an effective overarching engagement strategy and provide necessary communication opportunities to gain understanding, support, and approval of these strategic plans. Originally, stakeholder and public engagement
focus group sessions /workshops were held back in December of 2018 and again in April of 2019 in Mundare, Lamont and Andrew. Engineering firm Stantec completed the initial draft of the MDP and LUB which was provided to the County Planning department for review. There were various meetings between departments which resulted in further revision. Unfortunately, the MDP and LUB came to a drastic stand still due to COVID. As a result the documents still required public input in an open house setting which has led to the July 14 meeting.
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Lamont County public works heavily criticized at town hall meeting BY JANA SEMENIUK As Lamont County council members heard criticisms of high wages, too many management positions, and not enough expertise in the public works department from ratepayers at the June 21 public town hall meeting, some county councillors couldn’t help but agree with the sentiments. Councillor Neil Woitas was brought to tears describing the situation as embarrassing. “It’s embarrassing. Public Works ran with one guy to take the gravel and culverts and everything, and have one director above them. Now walking in there, they got offices all over the place,” he said. “There isn't that connection with management. I was introduced to a staff member today and they said, ‘I can't talk to you, I’m not supposed to talk to councillors.’ It’s totally sick. I’ve always got time for the ratepayers.” Although Woitas gave his personal account of a staff member saying he wasn’t allowed to talk to councillors, Reeve Dave Diduck and Division 1 councillor Daniel Warawa said they have
never heard of it. In a later interview, councillor Woitas elaborated on his disdain for the County Public Works Department. “There’s a guy who has done $200,000 in damages to equipment and property and he still has a job. It’s driving me crazy because it’s the ratepayers’ money,” he said. “It’s a total disaster as far as I’m concerned but I’m only one vote.” Woitas blamed the ongoing problem on poor town administration. The Chief Administrative Officer, Peter Tarnawsky, was hired as interim CAO in Sept. 2021, and appointed CAO in Jan. 2022. “The new administration is trying to keep council out of the loop and the CAO doesn’t want us to talk to the public. I bring it up every meeting in camera and nothing gets done. When it came to hiring him, two (of five) of us said he is not the right choice,” said Woitas. “Peter is our only employee, and he doesn’t want to do anything about it (Public Works).” Woitas mused that if there were a vote today, the results could be different.
“He’s a town guy who knows nothing about gravel roads. It’s disheartening. We are getting a lot of pressure from the public and it sure would have been nice to see a few more people at the town hall meeting,” he added. Approximately 40-50 people attended the public meeting on June 21. Meanwhile, during the meeting, Councillor Roy Anaka also expressed astonishment at the cost of wages for the county in addition to other troubling aspects of the Public Works Department. “Some of the things that go on with use of equipment and gravel and road grading. I mean, the council brings that up just about every meeting. Those items have to be embarrassing,” he said. Trevor Schinkinger, ratepayer and owner of Schinkinger Trucking, addressed the council asking why they could not fix the excessive amount of management in the Public Works Department. Diduck offered that council was to blame because they did not have the right people in the right places. He
added that the last two years of financial statements showed a surplus because the business plan for Public Works was not completed. Another ratepayer asked why the county has gone through so many grader operators to which councillor Warawa said some were changed by the county and some left because of wages.
ZYLA, Vivian May 25, 1945 – June 24, 2022
Vivian (Victoria) Zyla of Mundare, Alberta passed away suddenly on Friday, OSTASHEWSKI, William Peter
Stubbs offers reaction to proposed boundary changes BY JOHN MATHER Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs has finally offered up a response to proposed changes suggested for her Lakeland riding prior to the next Federal election. Hearings on the proposed changes will be held both in the Lakeland area, and throughout the province later this fall. Under the proposals, Lakeland would lose both Vegreville and Lloydminster, while the boundary would be extended west to take in Fort Saskatchewan. “I look forward to hearing from constituents in the existing Lakeland and in the new areas about their thoughts on the proposed boundaries over the next couple of months,” said Stubbs. “I encourage constituents and municipal representatives to review the recommended changes, to contact my office and neighbouring
MPs with their feedback, and to participate in the public hearings in September. “I will always do my best to advocate for the priorities of the people and communities I represent for as long as I am elected, even if there are changes, and of course I will also miss being directly connected with any areas that ultimately end up outside of the boundaries.” She went on to add in her positions as the former shadow minister of natural resources, and then public safety, there were shared common interests which crossed all the riding boundaries. She said she supported the oil and gas workers, pipelines, farmers and farm families along with core rural infrastructure throughout the region. “Currently, the biggest population centre (in Lakeland) is Lloydminster, which I have been proud to rep-
resent, and under the proposed new boundaries, Fort Saskatchewan will become the highest population centre,” she pointed out. “I am very familiar with it, and have already often promoted and advocated for the Industrial Heartland and the area.” She said in her current portfolio as Shadow minister for Rural Economic Development and Broadband sitting on the Standing Committee for Indigenous and Northern Affairs, she has been focussing on identifying changes to federal design and delivery of programs dedicated to small communities and rural regions… ways to increase competition, accessibility and affordability of connectivity in rural and remote areas, and the reduction of burdensome and multilayered red tape that deter economic activity in rural regions.
We are sad to announce the passing of William (Bill) Peter Ostashewski of Lamont on June 25, 2022, at the age of 84 after a battle with cancer. Bill was an educator and farmer who taught others about hard work and the importance of sharing. His optimism, passion for farming, bison ranching, beekeeping and dedication to educating others was known to many people. He is predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Marcella; his parents Constantine and Kateryna; a brother, Fred; and two sisters Natalka and
Lamont County ratepayers listen to the five County Councillors answer questions asked by the public during a town hall meeting June 21 in Lamont where the county public works department was heavily criticized. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
June 24, 2022 at the age of 77 years. Vivian will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her three sons Todd, Trevor and Warren; one daughter Danelle; son-in-law Richard; granddaughter Katelyn; three brothers Ronald ( A d e l i n e ) Tanasichuk, Gordon Tanasichuk and Vernon Tanasichuk; and mother-in-law Winnie Zyla.
She was predeceased by her husband Danny; parents Harry and Tillie Tanasichuk; brothers Peter, David and Ivan; sister Mary Magega. A private family service to be held at the family farm. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville, 780-603-5800
for the wonderful care they gave Bill. Prayers Friday, July 1, 2022, at 7 p.m. at St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 7007 - 109 Street, Edmonton. Divine Liturgy Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Mundare. Reverend Daniel Wach, OSBM and Basilian Fathers officiating, and interment following in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Chipman. To view a livestream of the Prayer Service and Divine Liturgy, please visit www.parkmemorial.com and select “Webcasting” from Bill’s Book of Memories. Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.c om. Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home We extend our gratCrematorium, itude to the palliative Reception Centre and home care teams Anne. He is survived by his six children, Nathaniel (Susan), Nadia, Patricia, Matthew, Marcia (Peter) and Paula (Trevor); seventeen grandchildren, Sasha, Zenon, Kassian, Kayla, Whitney and Jackson, Robert, Thomas and Andrew, Michael and Nicholas, Illya, David, Jakob, Ana, Corvin and Soneva; six great-grandchildren; and his sisters Mary and Betty. Known for his generosity by sharing his honey, garden produce, and wild meat, Dad left a wonderful example of how to share with your family, friends, and neighbours. Born in Biggar, Saskatchewan in 1938, he married Marcella in 1963 and spent most of life on their family farm near Chipman, Alberta. Bill was a devout Catholic and his faith helped him through many challenges.
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Volunteers Needed for Lamont Agricultural Society and Rodeo Events Lamont & District Agricultural Society is looking for volunteers to help make the Summer Sizzler Rodeo a success! Without community support, the events cannot happen. Volunteers are needed for the Sizzler Rodeo on July 9-10 (volunteers receive free admission to the event in exchange for a four hour shift). There are also other events throughout the year that also need volunteers. Contact the Ag Society for more details and how to assist (lamontagsociety.ca).
Landowner Soil Erosion Responsibility The Alberta Soil Conservation Act states: Every landowner shall, in respect of the landholder’s land, take appropriate measures to: a) Prevent soil loss or deterioration from taking place; or b) If soil loss or deterioration is taking place, to stop the loss or deterioration from continuing. It is every landowner’s and/or land occupier’s duty and responsibility to protect the land from any type of deterioration due to any or all wind, water or movement of land that can cause erosion. If you need information on how you can protect your land from erosion, contact Lamont County Agricultural Services at 780-895-2585.
County Roads to be Renamed for Historical Significance Lamont County Council approved the renaming of three sections of road in the Star Edna area. These will be renamed MYHAILO PULLISHY Road, WASYL FENIAK Road, and IWAN PYLYPOW Road. More details will be announced.
Registration Reminder If your last name or company begins with the letters Av, Be, L, Sz, V and Z; remember to get your registration renewed before the end of July! www.alberta.ca/vehicle-registration-expiry-date-chart.aspx This message is brought to you by the Elk Island Traffic Safety Partners.
Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online at: www.lamontcounty.ca/communications (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as full-sized PDF and to access hyperlinks).
16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan Open House on July 14 The public and stakeholders are invited to Lamont County’s Open House on July 14 from 4-7 p.m. at the Lamont Hall Meeting Room. The purpose of this engagement is to review and provide final input towards the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) and Municipal Development Plan (MDP) updates. Stantec will provide presentation and information at the consultation event. More information on the event and access to the draft versions of each document is accessible on the Lamont County website at: https://www.lamontcounty.ca/news.
Squeal on Pigs Feral pigs, also known as wild boar at large, are one of the most damaging invasive species in North America. Hunting is not an effective control option (and Lamont County is not part of Alberta’s “ear bounty” pilot program). Report signs and sightings to Agricultural Services at 780-8952585 or agservices@lamontcounty.ca, 310-FARM or AF.wildboar@gov.ab.ca. More information is at abinvasives.ca.
FCSS Lawn Elves Needs Volunteers! Family and Community Support Services, Lamont County is looking for volunteers to help seniors and those in the community unable to cut grass or rake their leaves. Volunteers can be adults, school-age children or even families! If you are interested in volunteering, contact FCSS at 780-895-2233 Ext. 226. Thanks for assisting those who may need help this season.
Garbage Fees for Hilliard Garbage collection rates have been added for the Hamlet of Hilliard, effective June 28, 2022. This will start with the July bill cycle and appears on the August billing.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings The next Regular Council Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting is on Tuesday, August 9, starting at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams; mask wearing at personal discretion. Please note: for health and safety precautions, it is recommended to attend the meeting virtually using the Teams invitation (accessible via the Lamont County website—you can also sign up for meeting notifications and to receive the meeting agenda). 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.