Mundare passes capital and operating budgets
BY JOHN MATHER
At their June 3 council meeting, Mundare Council passed their three-year operating and five year capital budget as required under the Municipal Act.
Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla told council the three-year operating budget was broken down into five sections: General Government which included taxes, Council and Administration; Protective Services which includes policing, fire protection and bylaw services; Transportation and Public Works which includes streets and public works; Utilities which includes water, sewer and solid waste; and Recreation and Culture which includes recreation, Ukraina Park, the MRC campsite, tourism, spray park and library.
“After working on the budget there was a deficit of $43,265,” he reported. “We can’t have a deficit so I budgeted to transfer $45,500 from operating reserves and this will be a one time thing.”
He added part of the reason for the deficit was the MRC fire that occurred recently.
Under the five-year capital budget, the Town is doing the paving totalling $345,000 including 51 St. from Hwy 855 to 56 Ave.; 51 St. between 50 and 51 Ave., and 52 St. between 50 and 51 Avenue.
The Town also purchased a new computer server for $26,000 and will purchase a new half ton pick up for $40,000.
In the utilities area, the Town will do some work on the reservoir for $67,000, some lagoon engineering for $23,000 and sewer relining for $186,000 giving the Town a total capital expenditure this year of $687,000.
From that $132,000 will come from reserves, $554,000 will come from grants, and $1,000 will come from taxes.
Zyla also reported further work on the water reservoir will occur over the next couple of years and the sewer relining would continue.
Council passed its budget for the year.
This den of kit fox youngsters south of Lamont started venturing out near the end of May. In front is the runt, with a sibling behind. Crystal Moren photo.
Lamont ponds gets aerated and stocked with 2,000 trout
BY JOHN MATHER
The Lamont Fish and game Association has a lease on the 40-acres pond just to the north east of Lamont.
According to Vice President Doug Butler, the Association rates the pond as one of the most valuable programs they administer.
But over the past few years there was a concern with the water quality of the pond, added Butler.
The property is used
for many recreational activities but the fishing opportunities for all is the main use. The recreational values achieved here are sustainable long term for all Albertans’ benefit and enjoyment.
On May 29, Drew Foulston from Smoky Trout Farm, west of Red Deer, brought 2,000 fingerling trout to stock the pond.
“We have a combination of rainbow, brook and tiger trout to put in the pond this year,” he
said.
“Our water quality has become a major concern for us, as the dissolved solids in the water has affected the clarity enough that it has become unpleasant to the eye and the oxygen level has also dropped enough that trout survival is affected,” said Butler. “The best treatment to resolve both these issues was to aerate the water.”
Members brought in electrical power, and
installed diffuser type aerators to improve the water quality.
The cost to do this was a major hurdle for our club, and they are looking for some major fundraising to help offset the cost.
Butler added, that although the project was quite expensive, “the long term benefits and value of bringing recreational opportunities and an improved healthy lifestyle to not only the residents of the town of
Lamont, the residents of the county of Lamont, but Albertans from a much larger area, is
priceless and has sustainable long term benefits.”
On May 29, 2,000 fingerling Brown, Rainbow and Tiger trout were dumped into the Lamont Fish and Game fish pond. Just northeast of Lamont. While the fish are ready to be caught, they won’t be ready for anything but catch and release for a few months.
Leader name error covering memorial ride
KERRY ANDERSON
In the June 4, 2025 issue of the Lamont Leader, the name Dennis Maschmeyer was mistakenly typed “Darren” when reporting on the Memorial Endurance Ride.
The ride was held May 31-June 1 weekend starting at Bruderheim on the land of Dennis Earl George Maschmeyer, the
former president and CAO of Sherritt, who passed away on Jan. 31, 2024.
A successful community-minded person, Dennis travelled the world meeting with international leaders introducing leading-edge technologies to other nations.
Both he and his predeceased wife Karol had been honoured in the
Bruderheim community; Karol with the arena renamed in her honour, and Dennis with the museum renamed after him.
Bruderheim resident and Lamont Leader contributor Melissa MacIntosh-Young, who wrote the original article on the memorial trail ride, was mortified when she realized her error.
“Dennis Maschmeyer was a well-known and deeply involved member of the community, and I regret not accurately reflecting his name in my coverage,” said MacIntosh-Young. “The community is grateful for his many contributions, and I thank both his family and our readers for their understanding as I correct the record.”
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Beaver Creek Coop customer appreciation day draws big crowd
BY JANA SEMENIUK
At least 200 people enjoyed free hotdogs and kubie burgers at the Lamont Beaver Creek Coop on June 6 during
their annual Customer Appreciation Day.
General Manager Kevin Andrychuk looked over the swelling crowd with joy and said customers have anticipated the event every year since at least 1991.
“I’ve been here 23 years (and) they (have held it since) way before I came. Since ’91 for sure,” he said.
“It’s just appreciation for the customers and basically giving back to the community a little bit. It’s good to give something back.”
People took the opportunity to enjoy time with friends while also enjoying the delicious meal.
Long tables, with rows of people seated on both sides, were full of laughter and chatter.
Andrychuk said the Beaver Creek Coop started out as a UFA before becoming a Coop.
“All of our customers know what we are all about. The majority of our business is petroleum but we’re also a farm store,” he said.
The event ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and included prize draws.
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At least 200 people came out for Lamont Beaver Creek Coop's annual customer appreciation event June 6. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
Part of the Beaver Creek Coop crew cooking hotdogs and kubie burgers; L-R: Director Mike Kolybaba, Controller Christine Curtis, and GM Kevin Andrychuk.
Photo: Jana Semeniuk
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 11,
Public hearing in Bruderheim postponed due to procedural error
BY JOHN MATHER
A public hearing to consider amendments to Bruderheim’s Municipal Development Plan scheduled for June 4, had to be postponed due to a procedural error on the part of the Town.
Paul Hanlon, development officer for the Town said, “I do apologize to you and the residents for the error that was made,” he reported during the June 4 council meeting.
“There are requirements under the Municipal Act that notice for the public hearing must be advertised two consecutive weeks and that was not done.”
Bruderheim’s Maschmeyer out as Ottawa goalie - signs with expansion team
BY JOHN MATHER Bruderheim’s
Emerance Maschmeyer has played her last game for the Ottawa Charge of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).
The 31-year old goalie from Bruderheim has signed with the expansion Vancouver franchise that will begin play this fall.
Maschmeyer missed the last month and half of the Charge’s season with a lower body injury and also missed the team’s entire playoff run. When it came to protecting players, Ottawa chose to protect her replacement Gwyneth Philips, who carried the team to the league championship round and was named the playoff MVP. During the last season Maschmeyer posted a 67 win/loss regular season record with two overtime wins and one shootout loss.
“We are asking for a postponement to a later date and that would give administration time to properly advertise it and then convene and speak to the amendments at that time.”
Mayor Karl Hauch said he expected there would be several presentations at the future public hearing so he would like to see it start at 6 p.m. rather than 7 p.m to accommodate all the speakers.
He then asked if someone would make a motion to that effect.
Councillor Dayna Jacobs made the motion adding the date for the
An ad that was scheduled to be put in local papers for May 21 and May 28 only ran on May 21. “We can’t discuss the public hearing at this time as a result,” Hanlon said.
public hearing be July 2 at 6 p.m.
Councillor Arlie Young asked how many people were scheduled to speak at the hearing and Chief Administrative Officer Phyllis Forsyth said there were two registered individuals.
Hauch added people wanting to be heard on the matter could register at the town office or online.
Councillor George Campbell was concerned that councillors or speakers who worked until 5 p.m. may not have the time to get changed and make it to the hearing by 6 p.m.
“Given the time frame, the council may not have the information required to make a complete and proper decision,” said
RINAS, Dorothy Ellen
With sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dorothy “Ellen” Rinas, who quietly passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95 years.
Ellen is survived by her sons, Wayne and Gary (Shelly); daughter, Margaret (Josh); 7 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Valentine “Short” Rinas; son, Allan; father, Robert Banks; and mother, Lillian Banks (née Beynon).
The family would like to thank all the nurses and support staff at the Lamont Health Care Centre for the care and compassion shown to our mother during her three-month stay with them.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 21, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 5008 - 50 Street, Bruderheim with inurnment to follow in Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, www.heartandstroke.ca or a charity of one’s choice. Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.
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Campbell. “Starting the meeting at 6 p.m. and a councillor isn’t there to hear the concerns of the people, then he hasn’t the feedback he needs to make decisions on what’s important to this town.”
Hauch asked Campbell what time he would like to start the meeting?
“I feel 6:30 would be more appropriate.”
Councillor Len Falardeau felt 6 p.m. was fine.
“By the time we get through the official readings and the introductions and the pre-hearing information it will be 6:30.”
Forsyth told council since the public hearing occurred within a regular council meeting, council could proceed with the regular business of council until all members were present and then begin the public hearing.
Campbell felt if things came up at the council meeting he would miss them and he still felt everything should be held back until 6:30 p.m. Hauch called for the vote and the motion to begin at 6 p.m. and it was carried.
Opinion
Nenshi failing badly and NDP backroom noticing
BY JOHN MATHER
Usually when the knives come out to stab a politician in the back it’s the Conservative eviscerating one of their own. But whoa, look out the wolves appear to be circling for Noneed Nenshi … I mean Naheed Nenshi - he who roared to the leadership of the provincial NDP a year ago with a massive majority. Further he got strong support at the recent NDP AGM.
But the NDP is a grassroots party. They want all their members to have a say in how and what policies are developed. But imagine their shock when they discovered Nenshi doesn’t share that view.
The people of Calgary found that out (when he was mayor). Nenshi is all about himself.
Not to mention, while the mayor of the southern city he showed Liberal or Conservative leanings depending on what day it was. He never had any socialist leaning which is what the NDP is all about.
Until the leadership was there for the taking that is, following the resignation of the highly respected Rachel Notley. And now the party faithful are finding this out.
The talk is growing so loud the UCP even put out a press release commenting on it.
“In a scathing article published this week by the Tyee, known left-wing outlet, long-time NDP supporter and union activist David Climenhaga issued a frank assessment of Nenshi’s performance. He joins a growing number of leftwing critics, including political analysts Evan Scrimshaw and Dave Cournoyer, warning the Alberta NDP is fading under a leader who has failed to energize voters or define anything close to a vision,” stated the UCP release.
And after reading the Tyee article penned by Climenhaga he certainly did level shots at the leader.
He said, “Something is wrong, and it needs to be addressed.” The former Calgary mayor, once seen as the NDP’s last hope, is now being criticized for “disengagement”, “seriously underperforming”, failing to “resonate beyond his base”, and overseeing a collapse of NDP support in battleground Calgary – where United Conservatives lead by 13 points.”
This all comes on heels of a CBC poll conducted by respected pollster Janet Brown, showing the UCP with 52 per cent support among decided and leaning voters, and the NDP trailing far behind at 38 per cent.
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Of course he blames Smith and her government “for dodgy contracts scandal, deconstruction of health care, footsie with separatists and Alberta’s emergence as the Republic of Measles.”
He feels Smith is merely holding on to her base, while Nenshi is failing to hold the NDP’s.
CBC scribbler Jason Markusoff, who does seem to love the NDP, wrote Nenshi “isn’t stirring the hearts in 2025 Alberta.” He stated, “The massive enthusiasm that surrounded his big win last year as the opposition party’s leader appears to have failed to resonate beyond his base.”
Well that’s what happens when your friends who are non-NDP come out and support your bid for the leadership, but then fall off the radar once the act of leading begins.
And Nenshi hasn’t even been leading.
He might, if he wins his Edmonton Strathcona by-election seat.
holding press conferences predicting nothing but doom and gloom.
On Monday the NDP screamed the UCP are separatists. This despite the fact Danielle Smith has previously denounced the separatist movements on several occasions.
But this is all the NDP can yap about. They have no real issues to get their teeth into.
Why?
Because despite all the bleating they do, the public sees the UCP guiding the province in a positive way.
The UCP wants to work with Ottawa to build a strong Canada, although after hearing Carney’s comments on building pipelines, I’m not sure how long the love affair with this new rendition of the Liberal Party of Canada will last.
But meanwhile here in Alberta people are beginning to realize just how irrelevant Nenshi is. He has no ideas, he has no policy, and he won’t listen to his grass roots.
Climenhaga penned he had trouble understanding Brown’s use of the term “honeymoon” to describe Smith’s polling results.
I expect he will, but his numbers might shrink in the June 23 vote in the solidly orange constituency.
Of course his party isn't helping him,
The next sound he hears will be that of steel meeting stone as the knives are sharpened to a fine point.
Kerry Anderson Publisher John Mather Reporter
Jana Semeniuk Reporter Crystal Moren
BY HAZEL ANAKA
Have you ever been so weary you didn’t have the strength to lift your arms? That’s sort of the stage I’m at right now. Day by day, week by week, I’m meeting deadlines and knocking items off my daunting to-do list. I even slept in until 11:30 Sunday morning. That sort of extended sleep-in is completely out of character unless I’m all drugged up and recovering from a surgery.
I must have needed the rest. My sister and I had a joint garage sale Friday evening and all-day Saturday as part of Andrew’s town-wide garage sale. In addition to the days of prep leading up to the sale, we’d had to man it through the very unpleasant weekend weather. That wind was exhausting. An electric heater in the garage kept the chill off
FROM WHERE I SIT: Can’t Happen Soon Enough
us. Some guy said he loved the sound of wind in the spruce trees. Uh huh.
While each of us moved many unwanted items, it was only a fair to middling g-sale. We’ve seen much better and survived much worse. At the end of the day having a few hundred extra bucks in one’s jeans is really nice. Disposing of things once and for all is equally satisfying. For me, who lives a quiet solitary life on the farm, it was nice seeing and catching up with people I know. I also discovered just how many new people there are in town. We also
raised some pretty persuasive arguments with some people as we urged them to run for village council this October.
Immediately following the sale, we packed up unsold items, folded up tables, removed signage and called it a day. It was only after the Sunday morning sleep-in that I sorted through my unsold items and decided which things would be donated where. I set aside toys and other items I think either the Mini Mallards Daycare or Andrew Rural Academy kindergarten class could use. Other things were boxed up and donated in
Edmonton. I promised myself I would play hooky on Sunday and head in to the city to visit Hilary and Ash. We haven’t seen them since the big wedding proposal, trip to New Zealand, and Gertie’s extended health issues. It was a quickie visit that interrupted their back-breaking work of sanding the big wooden deck and stairs. If I had to sand and stain a wooden deck every year, I’d shoot myself. This is their first time at the new house and already they’ve planned a replacement composite deck for 2026. Smart cookies.
This week I begin hauling boxes of books to an auction site in Edmonton. If you’ve ever moved more than a few books more than a few feet you understand how very heavy they are. Of necessity, the book lots need to be quite small so I can physically lift the boxes or bags. I’ve also been the fool writing the lot descriptions into a spreadsheet; the auctioneer will do the photography. I have a whole new respect for and appreciation of the mammoth job auctioneers do in making auctions happen. Grabbing a potential buyer’s attention with compelling prose and
From the files of the Lamont Leader
Soaring Club gives breast cancer survivors wings near Chipman
July 24, 2012 issue of the Lamont Leader: Breast cancer survivors were treated to free glider flights near Chipman on July 18 courtesy of the Edmonton Soaring Club. Some 20 members of the Breast Friends Society and support group were treated to the gliding exposition. Cancer survivors in the support group had a lot of fun with the pilots.
quality photos is very time-consuming. It’s been brutal. Yet, psychologically I’m ready to part with these hundreds of books. I just hope the money realized somewhat balances out the effort of doing this. Some of these books are as old as the hills; others are newer.
I will still be left with a few hundred books that reflect my current interests and needs. I will have those that I can resell through my live sale. I will have the resources I use and the inspiration I need. I’m not sure I’ll have the time and stamina to get through my current collection and lot up the ones I want to part with but I’m making a respectable dent in the inventory. It will take the skill of a Tetris master to fill the old SUV and reduce the number of trips I’ll have to make. When this book auction is complete, I will still have all my yard work awaiting me. Then, the journal commissions (I have 3 baby girl books to complete) plus the one for a swap with a friend from California will seem like a walk in the park, a joy, a stressreliever. Can’t happen soon enough for me, from where I sit.
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Alberta’s Interim
Chief Medical Officer
of Health, Dr. Sunil Sookram, emailed a letter through schools to families June 6, urging parents to vaccinate their children against the growing threat of measles.
Cases have increased across the province this year, reaching numbers that, according to reports, have not been seen since 1985.
“The reality is measles often hits young children the hardest,” said Dr. Sookram in his letter. “Of the 761 confirmed cases of measles in Alberta as of June 5, 576 are in children under the age of 18.”
And the numbers are growing. According to the Alberta government website, the numbers increased again as of June 9 to now 809 confirmed cases. The majority, 579 of them, are in the south area of the province while 104 are in the central part, six in Edmonton and 14 in Calgary.
Additionally, when the number was still at 702, the government’s website included information on immunization status, with 611 of those cases listed as unimmunized, 28 having had one dose, 31 with two doses, and 32 as immunization status unknown.
Of those 702 cases, 64 have been hospitalized and 10 were admitted to the ICU.
In terms of immunization, the website recommends that a routine schedule is two doses at 12 and 18 months of age, but can be offered at least four weeks apart at any age from 12 months and up.
It further states that protection effectiveness is 85-95 percent after one dose and nearly 100 percent after two doses. It further states that infants six months to 11 months old can receive one dose of the MMR (measles mumps rubella) vaccine.
According to reports, measles can cause ear infections, lung infec-
tions, and one in 1,000 will get swelling of the brain which can cause seizures, deafness or brain damage. The government’s website states that one to three of every 1,000 with measles will die.
Meanwhile, Elk Island Public Schools Director of Communication
Services Laura McNabb, confirmed by email that students are not required to be immunized before attending school.
“The Province of Alberta does not have any legislation requiring students to be vaccinated in order to attend school,” she said.
There have been three
reported exposure locations in the area this year, two in Two Hills on May
28 and May 15, both at the Two Hills Hospital, and one in the town of Lamont at the Lamont Health Care Centre on May 18.
Crews from Alberta Asphalt were busy putting a lift of pavement down on 51 St. between 51 Ave. and 50 Ave. on June 5 in Mundare. The crews also put a lift down on 52 St. between 50 Ave. and 51 Ave. as part of the 2025 paving program in the town. John Mather photo.
Malfunctioning valve caused water shut off in Andrew
BY JANA SEMENIUK
A malfunctioning CC valve was to blame for some businesses and residents going without water for a few hours over the weekend in the village of Andrew.
Andrew Chief Administrative Officer Kylie Rude said a water issue at one residence prompted local crews to attempt to turn off the CC valve to the property when the real problems began.
“It was seized up and we couldn’t turn it off,” said Rude, adding the valve needed to be replaced. “It was quite a damaged valve.”
Rude said she called in Spectre Systems, owned and operated by former Mundare town councillor Ed Shepel, to lend a hand.
“Spectre helped us out over the weekend and they’re continuing the work right now,” she said. “We just didn’t have the internal capacity, knowledge and ability to handle it. It turned into a little bit of a bigger project but had to be addressed quickly.”
Rude said a combination of things led to the failure of the CC valve, the connection between a residents’ water line and the Village’s water system.
“(It was) a combination of things, just aging infrastructure and new staff and learning the system,” she said.
Rude said water had to be shut off on the entire main street for at least four hours on June 7 and then again for a few more hours on June 8 allowing workers to iso-
late the area.
She added that the CC valves are the Village’s responsibility to maintain and a program, where CC valves are tested for functionality may happen in the future.
“That's something we're working on developing here. There's only so many staff and hours, so it's not something that we're able to accomplish quite yet, but we're working on developing that and maybe do it on a
rotation basis,” she said.
“Council has been very supportive in that endeavor, and being aware that when you start that process, that you are likely going to identify issues, and then there's going to be costs associated. So it's just ensuring we're prepared for all the pieces that may come out of such a program.”
Rude said she was thankful for the resident’s patience while
crews worked through replacing the damaged CC valve.
“I'm sure it was a little bit frustrating for people to not have water for a few hours. It was something we didn't plan for,” said Rude.
“I don't foresee any upcoming issues, and we're going to do our best to stay on top of future concerns with our infrastructure.”
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We would like to thank our family and friends for help we received, calls, texts, emails, visits, flowers, food, and donations in his memory after the passing of my brother, Larry. Our community is so compassionate and caring and we are so thankful to be a part of it. I also know that Larry was very thankful to many people who came to his aid and helped in any way when he struggled with mobility issues. He would always tell me when someone had helped him with groceries, shoveling, and moving around on his walker. Thank you for your thoughtfulness!
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COMING EVENTS
Crafty Creations Killam FINAL CLOSING OUT SALE
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Soup & Sandwich
Please join us on Thursday, June 19th 11 am - 1 pm $12/ person Lunch includes Soup -Sandwich -Dessert Tea/Coffee
Tofield Golden Club 5004 -54 Ave, Tofield, AB TM23C
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Merna Church Service, Sunday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Pot luck lunch after the service. Everyone welcome. Bring lawn chairs. 23/24p
St. Peter's Annual Church Cleanup, Monday, June 23/25 at 9 a.m. Potluck meal after, meat provided.
St. Peter's Mass and Blessing of Graves Sunday, June 29/25 at 2 p.m. Everyone Welcome. 23/24p
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COMING EVENTS
Lornedale Cemetery 2025 AGM will be on Saturday, June 21st at 1pm. This is our first NO WORK get-together and we encourage everyone involved with Lornedale Cemetery to attend. A Hot Dog Lunch will be supplied. Bring your own lawn chair if you wish. 23/24p
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Daysland Cemetery Cleanup Day, Tuesday, June 17 at 1:00, weather permitting. Alternate day is Thursday, June 19. Volunteers are asked to bring rakes, spades, crowbars, etc. Coffee & snacks will be provided. For info contact Dave Hanrahan. 780-374-2220 22/23c
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DIPLOMAT MINE INTERPRETIVE SITE VISITORS DAY
SUNDAY JUNE 15, 2025 11 am - 3 pm
Shovels on display open for tours Lunch available Located just north of Big Knife Provincial Park On highway 855 21/22c
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Building Bridges in Flagstaff Society (formerly Flagstaff Victim Services Society)
Annual General Meeting Monday, June 16 at 6:30pm at FFCS office in Killam
If you would like to join the meeting, please message us at flagstaffbridges@gmail.com Public Welcome to Attend. 21/23c
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GARAGE SALE INCLUDING TWO ON 857. ONE NE CORNER OF HWY 14 AND 857 THE OTHER 5 MILES NORTH ON 857 TO RGE RD 150.
SATURDAY JUNE 14TH 9 TO 5
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Pancake Breakfast Saturday, June 14 at the Ek's Hall in Hardisty. Breakfast 8-10 am. Age 6 and under free. Age 7 and up is $10/plate. We also hope to have plants and baking to sell. Also Hardisty town-wide Garage Sale. Call 780-888-2266 or 888-3504 to register a garage sale. Cost $10 to register your garage sale and have it on the list/map.
COMING EVENTS
Don’t forget Rodeo Weekend in Killam and Sedgewick! Annual Killam Rodeo is outdoors in Sedgewick this year due to arena construction.
Friday, June 13
Breakfast 7:30-11am
BBQ 11:30am-2pm in Killam at Campbell-McLennan Rodeo starts 6:30 pm at Sedgewick Rec grounds Saturday, June 14: Rodeo Slack 8am Sedgewick Rec Gorunds Breakfast hosted by Sedgewick Lions 8-10am at Sedgewick Rec Grounds. Parade in Killam at 11am
Black Top Bonanza Street Fair 12-4 pm Main Street Killam. Food, Beer Gardens, Kids Activities! Campbell Show ‘N Shine in Killam on Main Street during Street Fair Call 780-385-2121 to register your vehicle. Cash prize.
Rodeo Performance 5:30 pm at Sedgewick Rec Grounds. Food Trucks and Beer Gardens in Sedgewick during rodeo. Come support both towns with one unforgettable weekend! More info appears in this paper.
Golden Valley Lutheran Women’s Group invite women of our community to a presentation by Shanna These, who recently travelled to the Amazon as part of a Mission Trip with Kindness In Action. Kindness In Action (KIA) provides dental services in developing countries where access is limited. There will be a short time for questions.Cake and refreshments will be served after the presentation We are asking for a free-will offering, with all proceeds going to Kindness In Action to help fund their future dental mission trips. The presentation will be Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 7:00pm at Golden Valley Lutheran Church. All women are welcome. 21/23c
Wedding Shower
Neighbours and friends are invited to join us for a wedding shower for Vanessa Baer and Billy Robinson on Saturday, June 21 @ 2:00 pm
Viking United Church basement. 23/24c
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House for Rent in Viking. 2 bedroom. 55+. Available July 1. Call Rick for more information 780-385-4054 (between 7 and 9 p.m.)
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MUST SELL 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Great Shape. $6,200. Located in Viking. 250-777-8868
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2015 25ft bumper pull Coachman Freedom Express trailer, Model 233 RBS. Two slides, sleeps four. Call 780-336-6585 for details. 21/22p
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Mundare has large flower planting community
BY JOHN MATHER
At the June 3 Mundare council meeting, Councillor Irene Talaga updated council on the Communities in Bloom activities to beautify the community.
Besides taking part in a webinar on edible foods in May, the group also went shopping for flowers, she said.
“Each director in our group is responsible for a certain area and is
responsible for planting the flowers in that area,” reported Talaga.
“On May 27 we delivered all the flower pots to the planters.
“So we have 57 planters in tow and into
each one we put about three pots of flowers. And that’s not including our hanging baskets.”
She said it was a feather in the cap for Communities in Bloom.
Other Items of Interest
Weed Wednesday – REMINDERS of noxious weeds and control. See Lamont County Facebook and X for posters each week. Visit: lamontcounty.ca/weeds for a full list of weeds that are commonly identified across Lamont County. This week’s featured prohibited weed is Hawkweed. If you find it, report it! Learn all about it at: abinvasives.ca/fact-sheet/hawkweed
Reeve’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament: Register NOW: lamontcounty.ca /golf.More than 80 per cent SOLD! A few Silver/Bronze sponsorships still avail.! Lamont County Business Directory –get listed: lamontcounty.ca/businessdirectory
TAX NOTICES SENT - Notices have been sent. Payments are (still) due by June 30 to avoid penalty. For assessment questions or discussions with Lamont County’s Assessor (Accurate Assessments), they are onsite June 19 (lamontcounty.ca/news). See lamontcounty.ca/taxes for more tax-related information. In the event of a Postal strike, there are alternative options for payment besides through mail (i.e., in person, through direct banking or OptionPay, and the Lamont County drop box at the Administration Building). Go East and Sticker Stations - Take a tour or day trips across the region, complete the Road Trip Adventure Game. Win prizes! goroadtripgame.ca
Lamont RV Park and Campground Grand Opening and Garage Sale – June 7. Development Permit for Discretionary Use (Appeal by June 17 - DP 017-25)
– lamontcounty.ca/public-tenders lamontcounty.ca/public tenders
We’re Hiring: Current postings include Admin. Assistant and Receptionist, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Development Officer, & KFRN Leaders in Training. lamontcounty.ca/careers
Centennial Scholarship – Apply by June 30. lamontcounty.ca/scholarships.
Did You KNOW? ...
Fire Restrictions/Bans
Did you know you even the rain we have received and vegetation looking greener, Lamont County is still under a fire restriction (and could move to a fire ban at any time). This is to prevent fire risks of burning during these conditions and to protect all residents and land from major wildfires. The province is in wildfire season – where conditions are generally warmer and dry, and there is an increased risk of a major event. Protect your neighbours (and your property) by following restrictions/bans (including responsible OHV use and restrictions), and when allowed - follow all precautions and practices to ensure burning is controlled, supervised, and properly and completely extinguished. Irresponsible and/or negligent practices could lead to you being accountable for all fire response costs. Be our eyes and ears – call 911 when you see smoke, and report to the RCMP any suspicious activities or burning. Complete a service request when you see something that is in need of repair or maintenance (including garbage, roads and culverts): lamontcounty.ca/service-requests. Also see lamontcounty.ca/faqs for more of your questions answered.
Community Services: Serving Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman (scan the QR code)
(VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming for full posters, dates, contact information & registration info or call 780-8952233 for info./registration). Current CALC, FCSS & KFRN and seniors’ activities include:
1. KFRN: Moms in Motion – Mundare on Thursdays. 2. KFRN: Mindful Meetups – Drop-in programs in July/Aug. (Lamont, Bruderheim & Mundare).
3. KFRN: The Local Loop: Learn about local emergency services in May and June – signup.com/go/dkkYOQZ. NEW weekly program!
4. KFRN: Summer Kick-off: (June 13 – Connecting Generations) – signup.com/go/NScpbOZ
5. KFRN: Grace in Progress: (June 24 – Pitchfork Gardens) – signup.com/go/wQOQzLc
6. CALC: My Journey…Who Am I? | English Language Learning | Kitchens Programs | Digital Skills for Seniors
7. CALC: Canadian Firearms Safety Course (non-restricted) – July 12 8. CALC/FCSS: Parents & Tots – Featuring Ready, Set, GROW!
9. Meals In Motion: contract Chrissy at 780-975-9592 to order for JUNE (see full menu at lamontcounty.ca/community-programming).
10. Seniors’ Coffee: 10-11 a.m. (Wed.) in Andrew, & (Thurs.) and in Mundare. Join FCSS for coffee, conversation, snacks, & assistance with senior-related supports. Seniors Coffee is in St. Michael (Thurs.) from 10 a.m. to noon.
11. Seniors Bus Day Trips: to local malls; $15/trip. Departs: 9 a.m. @ Lamont Rec. Centre: June 23. Reserve w/ Helen at 780-895-7539
12. SUMMER CAMPS & SUMMER FUN - Registration started June 2 (see lamontcounty.ca/community-programming for FCSS & KFRN programs).
13. KFRN: The Local Loop – Learn about local emergency services in June – signup.com/go/dkkYOQZ. NEW program offered weekly to learn about our communities & the people in them.
See Lamont County’s calendar for local community events, public meetings & other important dates lamontcounty.ca/eventscalendar
To access current COMMUNITY SERVICES programs and information, scan the QR code or for FCSS, CALC & KFRN on each of the services’ Facebook pages. | CALC/FCSS/KFRN: 877-895-2233 | | 5303-50 Ave. Lamont AB |
REGULAR
COUNCIL AND Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meetings
The public is welcome to attend any scheduled meeting in person or virtually). Meetings start at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers/Lamont County Admin. Bldg. (unless otherwise noted).
Next Regular Council Meeting: Tuesday, June 24 | Next ASB meeting: Wednesday, August 13 lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes | lamontcounty.ca/agendas-minutes-asb
Note: Lamont County is currently under a Fire RESTRICTION. See: lamontcounty.ca/ news (May 22) for more info.
Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online at: lamontcounty.ca/communications (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as full-sized PDF and to access hyperlinks).
Summer Camps Benefit from Enbridge’s Fueling Futures Grant (Jun. 5) | Temporary Road Closures (May 26)