LHS grad 2025
Dignitaries congratulate Lamont High graduates
BY JOHN MATHER
The Lamont High School class of 2025, which graduated 49 students on June 14, 20 of them had made the journey from Kindergarten through grade school to high school graduation, while another three had started school in Bruderheim and stayed together as they graduated from Lamont High School.
Trustee Colleen Holowaychuk chuckled as she stated the graduates theme “People change and things go
wrong but just remember life goes on,” struck a chord as the wireless microphone she used kept losing its battery strength.
After replacing the batteries a few times she got into her speech to the grads.
“Those words might be simple but they hold a lot of truth especially for young people entering a new chapter in their lives.”
Holowaychuk said they had grown
up surrounded by familiar faces and situations but now things would start to change and some friends would disappear.
“You are ready for change,” she said. “Some expected and some not, but you will be up to those challenges.”
She reminded the students not to forget their high school years as they move farther away from them.
She also spoke as a councillor for the Town of Lamont.
She extended her congratulations on behalf of Mayor Jody Foulds who had sent his regrets for not being able to attend.
She also presented two cheques for $500 to the school’s co-valedictorians Camryn Fossum and Gabrielle Wendoff.
Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch and Chipman Deputy Mayor Shana McIntyre also offered congratulations.
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“It’s an honour to stand with you today and as someone who recognizes the potential of all our young people... I’m proud to congratulate you as you embark on the next phase of your journey,” said Hauch.
“This day is a celebration of your hard work.”
“I hope you’re all very proud of the milestone you’ve reached,” said McIntyre. “Going forward you’ll face challenges in your lives but as you move on you’ll continue to grow.
“Life will throw you some amazing gut wrenches but just remember, everything is ‘figureoutable’.”
“Remember to take it one step at a time and you’ll get through it and good things will emerge on the other side.”
Elk Island Public School Superintendent Sandra Stoddard said for all the educators and the students the graduation was “a celebration of achievement.”
“Class of 2025 you did it,” she said. “
She thanked the staff for believing in the students and providing the lessons and thoughtful discussions that had guided the students to this point in their lives.
“Today marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another for you. Some of you are nervous, others very excited,” she said to the graduates.
“Life is full of unknowns,” she stated. “And that’s a good thing. To embrace the unknown may not be comforting, but what truly will shape your future will be those moments that you don’t plan for.”
She said they had overcome challenges to get to this point and they would continue to change as they moved into the future.
“You didn’t have all the answers when you started kindergarten and you don’t have all the answers now.
“I encourage each and every one of you to embrace change and step out of your comfort zones.”
She said the world was vast and filled with new opportunities and it was up to the students to
seize those opportunities and run with them.
“You’ll learn to navigate through life’s uncertainties.”
In moments of uncertainty, she said, the students would find strength.
“Dreams alone are not enough,” she said. “It is the courage to pursue those dreams. Set your sights high and create a plan to achieve your goals.”
The world, she said, was waiting for their contributions.
Principal Kelly Sawatzky called the students a unique group who exemplified what made small town schools so extraordinary.
She said the message of resilience in their theme was both powerful and uplifting
“It’s not flashy or dramatic … it’s real,” she said.
“Through your time here at Lamont High School you have demonstrated that quiet strength,” she stated.
“You have shown perseverance and composure in the face of challenges.”
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Andrew charter school responds to misinformation by ATA
Charter
schools unaffected by teachers strike - won’t allow inaccuracies to leverage public opinion
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Administration staff at Andrew Rural Academy (ARA), a new kindergarten to grade 12 charter school slated to open this Sept., put out a press release last week challenging claims made by the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) around charter school funding and enrollment.
Stan Zabrick, corporate treasurer, said that several parents raised concerns around the claims, prompting the release.
He said one of the claims is that charter school funding siphons money away from the public school system.
“Charter schools are public schools with the exact same funding formulas to operate within,” he said.
“While Alberta’s charter schools enroll approximately four percent of the province’s students, its budget allocation represents 2.9 percent of the total public education budget allotment.”
Zabrick said a further claim is that charter schools only take high achieving students while being unable to provide a high level of education.
“Charters are required at the outset to define their enrollment criteria to ensure they are not oversubscribed versus their capabilities,” he said, adding charter schools are able to provide a high-quality education.
“(We) are designed for more parent involvement and localized con-
trol. Unburdened by large central support offices, we have the ability to allocate a higher percentage of funding to the classroom experience.”
Zabrick included that ARA’s only enrollment criteria is living within 50 kilometers of the village of Andrew.
In terms of the looming threat of a provincewide teacher strike, Zabrick said Andrew Rural Academy has no position on the issue.
He said, during a later
Lamont gets licence to operate water works from North Saskatchewan
BY JOHN MATHER
A water intake approval for Lamont County to draw water from the North Saskatchewan River into the Alberta Industrial Heartland area of the County has been followed up by an approval to operate a water works to supply up to four million cubic metres of
water annually.
The County will continue to work with WSP, the County’s owner representative to design and engineer the project leading to construction.
In making the announcement at the June 10 regular council meeting and issuing a subsequent press release, the County has stated it
will work to undertake a “broad communication and consultation with the community in the months to come.”
“Approval to divert water from the North Saskatchewan River for industrial and commercial purposes within Lamont County’s Alberta’s Industrial Heartland area is a criti-
cal step toward attracting industrial investment and growing the tax base,” said Lamont County Reeve, David Diduck.
“This is a major step for Lamont County in the area of economic development.
“The Process Water Line license is a key economic driver for Lamont
interview, that their school will be completely unaffected should a strike occur.
“Our school takes no position in the labour dispute between the Education Ministry and the Alberta Teacher’s Association. It simply is not our place and we respect the diverse views at play. However, we cannot allow inaccurate information about charter schools to be used as leverage to influence public opinion,” he said, adding that teachers
County’s future,” added Diduck.
“Having received approval, we will ensure all voices are heard and proceed efficiently and in the best interests of all of Lamont County. This is the largest and most impactful project in the history of Lamont County.
“Lack of process water access has been the main barrier to new entrants
from charter schools are not allowed to hold a membership in the ATA.
“One of the advantages of charter schools is we are not bound to the ATA or any other bargaining unit. Our teachers will not be affected by the potential strike action; therefore, our students and families will remain unaffected as well.”
ARA will be holding enrollment and recruitment drives in several nearby communities over the coming weeks.
and business investment,” said Lamont County’s Economic Development Manager, Shane Olson. “This opens the door for major industry to invest in Lamont County and to increase the quality of life for our residents to enjoy for many years to come. This is the tip of the iceberg for the future.”
BY JANA SEMENIUK
A four-day vote, from June 5-8, by Alberta teachers resulted in 94.5 percent in favour of a strike.
The results, according to the Alberta Teacher Association’s website (ATA), showed nearly 39,000 teachers cast a ballot and 94.5 percent of them voted in favour of strike action.
Teachers will now have 120 days to initiate a strike action if a bargain can’t be met.
“For too long, teachers have been propping up a system that is underresourced and overbur-
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Lamont pickleball enthusiasts will have another opportunity to bat the ball around a court this year with free pickleball at the Lamont Curling Rink from June 18 – Aug. 27.
Lamont Community Development Coordinator Dave Taylor provided information on the program during the June 10 regular town council meeting.
“Last summer, a pilot program was rolled out. Unfortunately, didn't gain a lot of traction (but) that didn't dampen the enthusiasm from the community for pickleball,” he said.
Taylor credited the work of councillor Linda Sieker and a dedicated group of pickleball players for getting the project off the ground again.
“They formed their own pickleball group of volunteers, collecting information for people interested. I met with them to assess the needs and look at possible venues,” he said.
Taylor said the group had three venue options for pickleball; the hall, the arena and the curling club, deciding on the curling club.
“It’s a great use of the concrete surface in the off season,” said Taylor.
Additionally, Taylor said they have established a core group of people who will facilitate the games.
dened,” said ATA president Jason Schilling on the ATA website. “We are expected to do more with less every year.”
There are several dates scheduled for more negotiations, including the ATA and the Teacher’s Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) going back to the table on June 19 and 20, plus more dates in Aug. if needed.
According to reports, Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner said, in a statement, that the mediator’s recommendation of a general wage increase of 12 percent
“These people all have pickleball experience and are registered with pickleball Alberta, pickleball Canada,” said Taylor. “They played club play before. They're not coaches, per se, but they can certainly facilitate play, guide and direct people to do that.”
Taylor said he spoke to the President of the curling club, and the lines will be painted white on the concrete surface but will not interfere with the ice once it’s laid in the fall.
“It has no effect on their ice next year, and it'll be a much more amenable surface and area to play on than temporary, taped or fabric lines. So yeah, really excited about that,” he said.
Councillor Sieker thanked Taylor for directing the project and was encouraged by the popularity of the pickleball’s social media page which had amassed 58 followers so far.
“The interest seems to be there,” she said. “We’ll see how it goes.”
over four years and a grid harmonization that would increase them more, was rejected by teachers.
Additionally, the recommendation included a government commitment to more than $400 million in classroom improvements that would have begun this fall.
Elk Island Public Schools Director of Communications Laura McNabb said no commu-
nications have been sent to update families of the situation as of yet.
“At this point, there is little known to share,” she said by email. “The ATA and the Teachers' Employer Bargaining Association have dates set throughout the summer to continue mediation. Should the situation change, EIPS will reach out to school families to advise.”
According to the ATA website, teachers will
need to issue a 72-hour notice before strike action can be taken within the next 120 days, which could affect the upcoming school year.
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BY HAZEL ANAKA
When I saw my first traditional Chinese medicine doctor about 15 years ago, I remember him saying that walking on a treadmill is not nearly as good for the body as is walking outside. I will add that it is better than sitting on the couch with a bag of chips. But that’s another story. His belief was that one’s eyes need to see the changing environment---the road, trees, sky, terrain---to reap the maximum benefit.
So, why this many years later did his words come back to me? As we settled into the car for a trip to a Father’s Day lunch at Hilary and Ash’s, I realized just how weary I am. Normally, when I’m in the passenger seat, I’m multi-tasking. I’m finishing off the New York Times suite of word puzzles or reading something work-related or answering emails or
FROM WHERE I SIT: A Big Week
texts. For weeks now, I've been working nonstop on several mammoth personal projects. One by one, deadlines are coming and going and an end is in sight. However, my mind is still in over-drive and my body has had to rise to the physical challenge of the work I’m doing. So, today I decided I would simply watch the changing environment from a moving car. I’d take in the green green trees, the ever-changing cloud formations, the state of crops, the few cattle out in pastures, and whatever else caught my eye. I read nothing. I did nothing. It felt restorative and calm-
ing.
The visit itself was low key and punctuated with laughter. The dads got to eat first. The kids did everything. We petted Gertie. It can’t get much easier than that. On the way home I read until I got tired and had a catnap.
Of course, unlocking the door at home is an inyour-face reality check. Everything you think you escaped from is still there waiting to be dealt with. To answer an email, I had to look at my YouTube video schedule calendar. I was horrified to see I didn’t have any videos scheduled for Monday or Wednesday. So, quickly taping a
video had to pre-empt writing this piece. Many other things have gotten short shrift in the last six weeks or so but for now, I’m still a step ahead of where I need to be so I’m calling that a win.
But enough about that.
I’m pleased to report we’ve finally gotten some rain. It will save the crops for now, turn the grass back to green, and give the weeds the foothold they thrive on.
The world’s eyes will be squarely locked on Canada and our beautiful Kananaskis country as world leaders gather here for the G7 conference Monday and Tuesday. Even the Orange One is coming.
PM Carney has broken protocol by inviting some leaders who wouldn’t normally be on the guest list; India’s PM Modi and the Saudi Crown Prince. Maybe he really is determined to do things differently. There is much speculation on Parliament Hill that a trade deal between Canada and the US is imminent. No one expects it to be announced during the conference but journalists are working their sources in an attempt to be first to break the story. I, for one would appreciate some stability but doubt that is possible as long as Trump occupies the White House.
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And then there are the Oilers. We’ve come to expect hard-fought games decided in overtime. We’ve come to expect our heart rates to fluctuate with the score. We’ve come to admit that these are two very evenly matched teams and that the outcome could go either way. And we’ve come to believe that the Oilers can come back from deficits. And clearly no one can question the entertainment value we’ve all enjoyed. Well, maybe except the guy who paid $13,500 for a single seat on Friday night in the ‘glass’ area of the arena. Unless he was a Panthers’ fan! In which case, that would be chump change. We will continue to watch and enjoy every minute of this extended season. Bringing the Cup home to Canada would give the entire country a reason to celebrate but it is a heavy burden to place on our boys. Isn’t it our turn for a miracle?
So, no matter how you slice it, and whether you’re like me with a big project in the works, a G7 delegate or a professional hockey player, this is bound to be a big week for all of us, from where I sit.
Jan 31, 2012 issue of the Lamont Leader: Operations manager Bryce Christensen, MP Earl Dreeshen and EINP superintendent Stephen Flemming at the transfer of bison to Montana.
Opinion
Three very important by-elections upcoming
BY JOHN MATHER
Monday’s by-elections in Alberta should not be overlooked by those involved.
While the world and Alberta revel in Alberta hosting the Grande “L’Orange” and the rest of the G-7 countries at Kananaskis this week, it is also the final countdown to the June 23 by-elections in Edmonton-Strathcona, Edmonton Ellerslie, and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills.
These are very important for our province.
In Edmonton Strathcona, provincial NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is running to gain the seat in the constituency held by former leader Rachel Notley.
The differences between Nenshi and Notley are night and day.
Notley was a leader.
She took the province by storm and won a provincial election for one term, although many are convinced this was due to the Progressives Conservatives and Wild Rose splitting the vote.
Nonetheless Notley is a gifted speaker, exhibits an air of both understanding and listening to her grass roots concerns. Qualities which appear to evade Nenshi.
She did what she felt best for the province, oftentimes at odds with her federal party under the misguided leadership of Jagmeet Singh.
The last election showed how out of touch Singh was and the voters turfed both him and the federal party, relieving the latter of official party status.
Nenshi is a former three-time mayor of Calgary.
By the time he read the tea leaves and saw it was time to get out, the public had soured on him.
Yet he emerged from being a toss up between a Conservative or Liberal, always campaigning in purple colours, to become a sudden NDP backer.
He used his immense Calgary contact list to cajole the NDP grass roots (who craved a leader with name recognition) into thinking that he was the right man in the right place at the right time.
The grass roots bought his guff and he won the leadership in a landslide over proven yet not as well known, outside NDP circles, longtime NDP members and MLAs.
Since his election he has done nothing for the party. With no seat in the legislature he isn’t visible.
Once in a while he puts out a release on party stationery condemning a UCP project or proposal but offers nothing of value from his own party.
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His popularity in the party has plummeted.
This is an opportunity for the UCP to win a foothold in Edmonton, where the city suffers from not having any MLAs from the governing party.
Unfortunately, Edmonton Strathcona falls within the area of University of Alberta which considers itself as a woke institution more in tune with the Laurentian elite, rather than mainstream Canadians who value good pay for hard work.
Nenshi will cater to this mindset, willing to aid in tearing down historical statues, rename various city districts and erase history where the woke mob doesn’t feel it fits their agenda.
I expect he’ll win, but maybe voters could give support to the UCP candidate DarbyRae Crouch to send a message to Nenshi.
Listen to your grassroots rather than the fools who want to take you further left.
In Edmonton Ellerslie, UCP candidate Naresh Bhardwaj has a very good chance to win this seat in Edmonton over NDP candidate Gurtej Singh Brar.
In this riding there are two separatist candidates and a Liberal candidate.
This constituency used to be represented by Rod Loyola for the NDP.
His history wasn’t favourable to the party as he appeared front and centre in numerous fringe protests over the years.
And then he dropped out of the Legislature to run for the Liberals and in his first choice of riding in the last Federal election the Liberal party wouldn’t have him, so he ran as a independent.
Maybe it’s time for the south central region of Edmonton to wake up and put a government member into the legislature.
Finally, we come to Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills.
Many years ago in a former shape, this region elected a separatist Gordon Kessler to the Legislature, the only time this has happened in the province’s history.
It was in a by-election where strange things often happen and the public was upset with the first Trudeau’s National Energy Program happening during the same tine period.
That disastrous policy cost many Albertans their jobs and homes and did much damage to our provincial economy.
Tara Sawyer is running for the UCP while separatist Republican Party of Alberta leader Cameron Davies is running, along with Wildrose Loyalty Coalition party’s Bill Tufts and NDP candidate Beverley Toews.
Now Davies is riding the wave of separatist popularity that’s high right now following the last federal election.
This started under the previous few years of the Justin Trudeau Liberals.
Trudeau became public enemy number one in Alberta and for good reason.
He was incompetent, both nationally and on the world stage, he placed in cabinet woke environmentalists who wanted nothing more than to kill Alberta’s economy while they worshipped at the feet of the Laurentian elite.
Trudeau treated Alberta as a colony meant to provide funding for Ontario and Quebec. He did more to divide this country than any other PrimeMinister in our history.
Then along came the coronation of Mark Carney.
Carney has talked a good game, has much more experience on the world stage and seems able to listen to our Premier’s concerns.
While he talks a good game he has yet to move that talk into concrete action.
His faults are that he kept many of those same incompetent Trudeau cabinet ministers in his almost majority government.
Hence the separatists still have some life.
A UCP win in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills should snuff much of that out in our province.
The separatists campaign as much against Danielle Smith as they do against the Federal Liberals, but Smith’s popularity remains strong.
She has promoted staying in Canada even though she lowered the threshold for hold a referendum on separation, which is allowed in a democracy.
It’s called giving the people the chance to use their voices and votes to show where they stand.
And that in much smaller numbers is also what should happen next Monday.
Canada deserves that much!
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Chipman centenarian inspires community fundraising effort at townwide garage sale
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Tina Edwards, 58, looked proudly at her array of chiffon cakes nestled side by side on the bake sale table at the Chipman town wide garage sale on June 14.
Edward’s chiffon cake was so delicious, her fellow Chipman Senior’s Club members encouraged her to make a few and sell them at the town event after they sampled one of her lemon chiffons during games night at the club.
“People said ‘I like your cake. You should try to sell some for the bake sale’. Everybody seemed to like it,” said a smiling Edwards.
It’s no surprise Edward’s cake was such a hit. She took her time lovingly perfecting the recipe, handed down by her husband’s 100-yearold grandmother, Nancy Letawsky, Chipman’s most senior resident.
Edwards said she brought samples of her baking attempts to Letawsky who could
always be counted on for advice; a bit more lemon, a tad less lemon, and finally Edwards had it just right.
She decided to take the advice of her club members, and do some baking for the club’s bake sale portion of the annual garage sale.
After three days in the kitchen, Edwards had 16 white boxes, each containing one magnificent chiffon cake. She priced them at $25 each and by two hours into the bake sale, held at the Senior’s Club, she already sold five.
Outside, although the weather was rainy and windy, people still drove to the little village to fill their bags at any one of at least 10 garage sales participating in the annual event. Some even put up small canopies on main street and set up their own tables to try and rid themselves of unneeded items.
Meanwhile, back at the Senior’s Club, several other club members
were kept busy selling hot dogs and juice while manning tables with huge displays of baking including donuts, banana bread, squares and other desserts.
A healthy supply of Ukrainian foods were also available for sale; dozens of pyrizhky, pyrohy, cabbage rolls and nalysnyky were neatly stacked in silver disposable tins or tied up in clear plastic bags.
Additionally, fresh produce and shiny jars of homemade relish were also available for sale.
Dozens of local residents and village visitors walked among the tables, eyeing up vintage books, vinyls and cassette tapes in addition to other nick knacks and different kitchen ware items.
Club member Toni Nygren said it is the third-year the village has held their annual garage sale, and the local senior’s club have participated each year.
“The funds all go
towards the Chipman Seniors,” said Nygren. “It covers utilities, maintenance and whatever we need.”
Nygren said the sale also helps to bring the community together.
“It’s a community event, not just for the residents here but (also) for the outlying community,” she said, adding that it’s a good opportunity for busy people to stock up their kitchens.
“Some people just don’t do baking anymore so they appreciate the homemade things. People are busy and don’t always have time.”
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Chipman's 3rd annual garage sale attracted dozens of people on June 14. Some customers are shown here sifting through vintage books, vinyl and cassette tapes displayed on a table in the Chipman Golden Senior's Club. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
Senior's Club member Tina Edwards holds up one of her delicious lemon poppyseed chiffon cakes she offered for sale at the Chipman event.
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New sign for the Chipman National Hall
BY JANA SEMENIUK
For the first time in its nearly 100-year history, the Chipman National Hall will have its own sign.
Chipman Village executive assistant Keiron Willis, also president of the Chipman Players, said the sign will be paid for by the Chipman
Players, a local amateur acting troupe.
The Players perform a series of shows at the National Hall each spring accompanied by a dinner.
“They (the Players) wanted to express their gratitude for the cooperation with the National Hall exterior update
project. They also have submitted a design for the Chipman National Hall sign,” she said during the village council’s June 16 council meeting.
“They do have intentions of paying for the sign completely on their own. They have money set aside for this.”
Council members
passed around a photo of the sign design, and agreed they liked it. Willis said the sign will be installed on the front of the building.
“It looks really clean. I like it,” said councillor Trudy Smith.
Chief Administrative Officer Pat Tomkow reflected on some of the hall’s history.
“There’s never been a sign on that hall, but everybody knew where the hall was,” she said, adding that although the hall was built in approximately 1927 the basement wasn’t finished until later.
“A few years later, in 1932, they went in with shovels and wheelbarrows and dug out that
basement. That’s the way it was done back then. There was no money.”
Tomkow said that due to the hall’s age, the new sign was designed to keep with the vintage theme.
There was no mention of when the new sign will be installed.
The new sign design for the Chipman National Hall.
LHS grad 2025
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Ashlynn Dickinson and escort.
Crystal Moren photos
Brooke Busenius and Odette Giese.
Tribute to Teachers presented by graduates Miss. Brooke Busenius and Miss. Summer Zacharko.
Class History presentation by graduates Mr. Kodiak Gladue, Mr. Christian Nimchuk and Mr. Adam Boudreau.
Tribute to Parents presentation by graduates Miss Rylee Rideout and Miss Hayden Childs.
Graduate Sandy McDonald receives a congratulatory rose and handshake from Lamont High School Principle Kelly Sawatzky.
BY JOHN MATHER
Lamont High School had not one but two valedictorians at the 2025 graduation exercises June 14.
Camryn Fossum and Gabrielle Wendorff had graduated with grade point averages separated by such a small amount both were chosen to speak to the graduating class.
“This year two of us were chosen as valedictorians,” said Wendorff. “We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with all of you.”
“Graduation is a meaningful milestone in our lives and you’ve all worked incredibly hard to reach this point,” added Fossum.
“It’s something we hope you’re all proud of and will cherish.”
It was an incredible moment in their lives, Fossum added.
“It’s when you stop adding ‘Is this going to be included on the test’” and instead ask “Is this covered by my benefits?’.”
They thanked their teachers, families and friends, all who helped the graduates get to where they were on centre stage before a large crowd.
“Growing up in a small town provided us with some unique experiences,” stated Wendorff. “Many of us have been together since kindergarten. We’ve watched each other grow into what we have become today.
“And this not only includes the 20 of us, but the students that joined us along the way.”
They shared small stories of the good times in various classrooms.
“We’ve all taken a different path to get here and will take a different path moving forward.”
They stated that as they grow older things will change but with that change comes challenges.
“But we’ll gain lessons that will help us grow.
“As we celebrate today remember the biggest obstacle we’ll face is change and the greatest strength is resilience.
“Face the obstacles head on. Pursue your dreams with courage and appreciate the memories you’ve made over the past 12 years and look forward to the ones to come.”
“Farewell to the class of 2025.”
Hayden Braybrook and Aniesha Fossen.
Gabrielle Wendorff and Summer Zacharko.
JR Zachoda and Devon MacKinnon.Aidan Carruthers and Wyatt Hrycyk.
Valedictorian Address by Miss. Camryn Fossum and Miss. Gabrielle Wendorff.
Face the future and embrace it say
Introduction by students Miss. Cassidy Childs and Mr. Hunter Rideout.
Despite rain Mundare’s Lemonade Day sales didn’t disappoint
BY JOHN MATHER
It was a wet rainy day in Mundare, June 14, but despite that some small entrepreneurs set up lemonade stands with varying degrees of success.
Before getting a business licence to establish their booths the young entrepreneurs had to attend the Lemonade
Academy to receive some instruction in running their businesses. At the school they are taught basic hygiene, making sure their booths are stocked with sanitizer and plastic gloves to aid in handling product. They also prepare a business plan and learn the basics of maintaining some cash flow.
In addition to selling fresh squeezed lemonade all the entrepreneurs were selling additional products such as candy, chips and muffins.
Russell Derow 8, and his sister Clara, 10, hosted their second Lemonade Day stand at Mundare’s Esso Station along Highway 855.
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NW 19-48-17 W5M
Being 158.97 Acres M/L
Starting Price: $320,000.00
This quarter is pastureland and fully fenced. There is a 5-acre non-habitat area on the quarter that can be used as a development site in the future
taste of lemonade day a year ago.
Moving to the Esso station they found much more traffic willing to buy lemonade, even on a rainy day.
To further make their stand an attraction, the two also decked it out in Edmonton Oilers ban-
ners and colours, going so far to offer a free glass of lemonade to anyone who could score a goal against younger brother Marty, 5.
They offered four flavours of lemonade but it was their Skinner Special lemonade which was the most popular.
In addition, they also sold chips, painted rocks, cotton candy and veggie straws.
“We went to Lemonade University and we learned what to do when we were serving customers,” he said.
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Selling as a 1/2 Section
SW 25-55-15 W4M Being 157.99 Acres M/L & the NW 25-55-15 W4M Being 154.09 Acres M/L
Starting Price: $500,000.00
This half section had approximately 160 cultivated acres that were seeded down to Grass (Meadow Bromegrass, Alfalfa, Tall Fescue, Slender Wheat Grass, Greenleaf Pubescent Wheatgrass).
There is a 5-acre non-habitat area on both quarters that can be developed in the future
Parcels of
Ducks Unlimited in Lamont County
Parcel #1
Parcel #2
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With a year of experience in running a Lemonade Day booth in Mundare, Clara, 10, Russel, 8, and Marty 5, Derow decided to locate at the Mundare Esso. By further outfitting their booth in Edmonton Oiler silks the trio had a busy location and surprisingly favourable market (despite rain) to sell their products during the Lemonade Day in Mundare June 14.
Ruby Spracklin, 4, and her brother Silas, 8, smile posing next to their championship ribbon indicating they had the best tasting lemonade during Mundare’s Lemonade Day, June 14. Located at Whitetail Crossing Golf Course, the duo won $100 for their lemonade before their first sale was made.
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“We learned how to greet customers and how to serve them.”
Clara pointed out they had sanitizer, Lysol wipes and cleaners to make sure their booth was properly maintained.
“This is a good spot,” Russell added. “There’s lots of traffic.
Decked out in an Edmonton Oilers jersey he predicted an outright win for his favourite team that night.
That was the only thing he lost at, on Saturday.
At Whitetail Crossing Golf Club, Ruby Spracklin, 4, and her brother Silas Spracklin, 8, had their booth.
“We wanted to make some money and this was a good way to get some money to buy some stuff,” said Silas. “I think the Lemonade School helped us in setting up our stand.”
They decided to set up at the golf course because there would be a lot of traffic on the weekend.
While the rain kept many golfers away, the course operators said the children could return the following day to set up their stand again if they wanted.
The two Spracklin siblings made their money early when their Berry Berry lemonade won the prize amongst all the stands as the best tasting. That netted the small entrepreneurs $100 and a ribbon.
They offered regular old fashioned lemonade, peach and berry berry lemonade.
In downtown Mundare, two competing stands faced off against each other, one at the town offices and the other across the street at Stawnichy’s Sausage.
Samantha Smith, 9, was set up outside the town office for the first time.
She said she had to buy and squeeze the lemons before she got
her stand set up. She had just regular flavoured lemonade for sale, but also had a good supply of chips, confectionary items and some muffins. She said at Lemonade School she learned to make sure she had a garbage container for used cups, lots of sanitizer and how to prepare for either rain or sunny weather.
“We’ve had lots of customers so I’m quite happy,” she said.
While there were competitors right across the street Samantha didn’t mind because they were her friends and actually lived right next to door to her.
“We’re not going to
fight with one another for customers,” she said.
And across the street it was Lacey, 10, and Talya Schurman, 6, operating the final stand.
“This is our first time and we did it because we wanted to earn money and manage a store so when we get older we can do this when we go to work,” said Lacey.
They had four different flavour shots that could be added to their lemonade. In addition they had a variety of chips.
“We learned to share, spend and save at Lemonade School,” said Lacey. “We have sanitizers for health and a garbage can for safety.”
Code of Conduct bylaw to be removed
BY JANA SEMENIUK
The Town of Lamont’s Chief Administrative Officer, Tyler Edworthy, announced, during the regular June 10 council meeting, that the councillor code of conduct bylaw, a bylaw where councillors can be sanctioned for breaking the rules, must be removed due to changes introduced by the Alberta Government’s bill 50, the Municipal Affairs Statues Amendment Act.
Bill 50, which covers other changes such as local elections and homebuyer protections, will also remove all councillor code of conduct to prevent abuse.
The bill was introduced in April and was given royal assent in May. According to reports, the minister of municipal affairs at the time, Ric McIver, said the code of conduct has been abused.
“It’s been used as a weapon to try to silence and diminish and hurt their fellow council members,” McIver was quoted. He said his department would be looking to consult with municipalities to develop a universal code of conduct later this year.
Meanwhile, Edworthy
explained to the town council that the current code of conduct bylaw is ‘unenforceable’ and must be removed.
“As part of the new bill 50 there have been changes made to the council Code of Conduct provisions making them unenforceable. Due to this provision, administration must remove the council Code of Conduct from our bylaw list,” said Edworthy.
“Administration will monitor the bill as a third-party review has been proposed, and further changes may be required. For the interim, if there are any complaints filed, we'll follow the MGA (Municipal Government Act) requirements for reporting.”
Councillor Al Harvey wanted to know if another code of conduct could be introduced in the future.
“At this point, any code of conduct bylaws are unenforceable, so they would all have to be removed as they pertain to council. Once there's a review of the bill and, this portion of it, I'm sure further information will be provided, and we'll make sure we monitor that and make sure
by Town of Lamont
Council is aware of any further provisions done to that,” said Edworthy.
Until now, municipalities historically each created their own code of conduct bylaws which included potential penalties for infractions.
While sanctions under a councillor code of conduct are relatively rare in Lamont County, some notable action under this bylaw occurred in Lamont County where councillor Neil Woitas was sanctioned twice in 2023, one of which stripped him of his Deputy Reeve title.
In Bruderheim, councillor Len Falardeau was sanctioned in 2019, 2020, and 2023, while councillor George Campbell was sanctioned twice in 2024. Sanctioning can and usually did include the stripping of committee appointments for periods of up to eight months in addition to letters of apology to affected members of administration and/or council.
The reasons for the sanctions were kept under wraps due to FOIP (freedom of information and privacy) legislation.
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CARD OF THANKS
The Families of Nora Taylor and Sherrilee Fischer would like to thank all those who sent sympathy cards or attended the celebrations of life services in Wainwright and Irma. The families suggest memorial contributions to be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation. The hugs and expressions of sympathy were greatly appreciated. They will be sadly missed by us all and loved forevermore. ————————————————-
I wish to extend heartfelt thanks to my family, for much work and planning that went into my 100th birthday celebration. Much thanks also to the Village of Lougheed Mayor Sieben, council and staff, for the flowers and Queen's Jubilee medal.
Further, to all the friends and family that came from afar and those from the community for taking the time to make my special day even more memorable. For your cards and flowers, thank you. Also, to all those who could not attend but sent messages or called, thank you.
Thank you to the Seniors’ club for the use of their wonderful facility, the Caterer, Trudy Busk, Budding Ideas and Elegant Event Rentals. Your services are valued and appreciated.
I was amazed by the generosity in every form. Words cannot express my profound appreciation.
Sincerely, Eunice Losness
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Thank you for all the kindness shown to us at the time of Gordon's passing. Memorial donations, food to the house, flowers, visits, cards, and phone calls. Special thanks to Susan MacKinnon for your kind messages, and Fee & Sons for your professionalism and kindness. To all who attended the memorial, thanks. We are fortunate to live in a caring community.
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Thomas William "Bill" Armitage
September 27, 1934 - April 20, 2025
Join us as we Honour and Celebrate the Life of Bill Armitage Monday, June 23, 2025
5 p.m. at the Kinsella Community Centre in Kinsella, AB
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Crafty Creations Killam
FINAL CLOSING OUT SALE
All stock except handmade goods40% off, Fabric bolts - whole bolt 50% off. Display cases also for sale. 23/24c ————————————————-
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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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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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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Mark, MJ, and Staff are celebrating the 10TH ANNIVERSARY of Daysland Pharmacy as owners!
Customer Appreciation Day Wednesday, June 18 11 am – 2 pm Stop by for FREE Pork on a Bun. Sidewalk Sale!
In-Store Draws! Main Street Daysland, Alberta.
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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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Merna Church Service, Sunday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Pot luck lunch after the service. Everyone welcome. Bring lawn chairs. 23/24p
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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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2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Great Shape. $6,200. Located in Viking. 250-777-8868
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Registered Red & Black Angus bulls for sale. Call 780-986-9088 LL24/27
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WHITE SPRUCE TREES: 5’ average $50. Installation ONLY $19. Includes: hole augered, Wurzel Dip enzyme injection, bark mulch application, staking. Minimum order 25. Onetime fuel charge: $150 - 225. Crystal Springs. 403-820-0961. Quality guaranteed.
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Live-in caregiver for male in a wheelchair. Living in Round Hill area. Wages etc to be discussed. Email resume to: broblin.br@gmail.com or phone 604-793-3756 TM24-25P
MEMORIAL
In Loving memory of our Brother Henry (Hank) Nietfeld who passed away on June 22, 2024
Softly the leaves of memory fall, Gently we gather and treasure them all. Unseen, unheard, you are always here, So loved, so missed, so very dear. Today, tomorrow, our whole life through, We will always love and remember you. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed, Alvina, Frieda, Magi, Marie, and Tod
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New to the Area. 30 plus Years of Experience. Dave 403-999-8464
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Personal Taxi Service to Edmonton and Back -$175
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Town & Country Guardian Drugs - Killam
We have: •a colour/b&w photocopier. •cold pop and fresh snacks. •a great selection of giftware, houseware, fragrances, clothing, toys, games, plush animals and more. •a big selection of greeting cards. •stationery. •seasonal gifts •vitamins, minerals, supplements •free gift wrapping •prescription service 6 days a week.
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Ford Truck Wanted 1948-1950 for lawn art. 780-288-7700
FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2025 AUCTION PROGRAM: Firearms, Ammunition, Accessories, or Militaria. Collections, Estates or single items. For Auction, or Possible Purchase: Contact us: 1-800-694-2609, Email: sales@switzersauction.com or Visit us @ www.switzersauction.com for Auction Dates & Details.
Upcoming 50th anniversary for Lamont’s Valentine Cup
BY JANA SEMENIUK
The Valentine Cup, an annual hockey tournament in Lamont, will mark their 50th year in Feb.
Organizer Chris Bork spoke to the Lamont Town Council as a delegate at their June 10 regular council meeting and asked for a donation, or one in kind, to make the event special.
“This year, to commemorate the 50th Valentine's Cup, we'd like a donation in kind, or a cash donation from the Town to make it a successful anniversary,” said Bork.
Bork said plans for this year include a dinner and dance, in addition to the hockey tournament, and an alumni game to bring back previous players.
“Just kind of brings the community back together a little bit,” he said.
Bork said he would also like to donate some of the proceeds to arena improvements.
“I would like to donate back to the town, preferably the arena. There’s lots of things that could be fixed there. I'm sure that there's a laundry list of things that probably need to be budgeted in to get fixed, and I'd like to contribute in
some way to it, to help out,” said Bork.
After a discussion in closed session, councillor Linda Sieker asked Lamont’s Community Development Coordinator, Dave Taylor, to list the contributions the Valentine Cup has given back to the town over the years.
“In my involvement over the last 20 years, the contributions have been significant to the community,” he said.
“Minor hockey, the food bank, the Town of Lamont. Probably the most significant would be at the 40th anniversary they donated enough funds to replace the arena entrance doors with powered doors for accessibility and that was about $8,000.
“They also retrofitted the taps and faucets in the dressing rooms to allow players to fill water bottles, replaced shower heads, provided white boards for coaches and players.”
Councillor Colleen Holowaychuk motioned for the Town to provide the facility use at no charge up to a maximum of $7,500. The motion was carried unanimously.
The Valentine Cup is scheduled to take place Feb. 9-15, 2026.
Bikers gather at Bruderheim for summer kickoff party
BY MELISSA MACINTOSH-YOUNG
The small town of Bruderheim kicked off summer in a big way recently.
The Victoria Hotel and the Bruder’s Club teamed up for an unforgettable Summer Kickoff Party
The party began with breakfast followed by the Wilf Johnston Memorial Motorcycle Ride, a tribute to a beloved local rider and community member.
Twenty-six riders from across the region rolled into town in a thunder-
ing tribute, setting the tone for a day full of energy and camaraderie. The ride not only honours Wilt’s legacy but also fosters unity among the biker community and town residents.
As engines cooled
down, the party heated up outside the Victoria Hotel, where live music took over the stage and filled the streets. Local performers entertained throughout the day.
And what’s a summer bash without cold drinks and something delicious on the grill?
Guests feasted on a succulent roasted pig and potato salad prepared by Ray Anwar, owner of Bruder’s Club.
Bikers gathered outside the Victoria Hotel.
This pine grosbeak was photographed in Lamont County recently. This is an adult male finch.
Crystal Moren photo.
Lamont Health Care Centre celebrates 100 years of the United Church
BY JANA SEMENIUK
At least 70 people gathered at the Morley Young Manor to celebrate the United Church’s 100th anniversary on June 10.
The celebration was complete with old news articles and memorabilia adorning tables, a colourful 100th anniversary cake, along with speeches and presentations from the Mayor of Lamont Jody Foulds, Fort Saskatchewan Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk, Town of Lamont Community Development Coordinator, Dave Taylor, who also acted as emcee for the event, Family and Community Support Services Director Sara Rindero, Reverend Debbie Brill, Lamont Health Care Centre CEO Shahad Bharmal, Lamont Health Care Centre Board Chair Kent Harrold, and several others.
According to the United Church’s website, June 10, 1925 was the day the United Church was born after bringing together Presbyterians, Methodists, Congregationalists and the General Council of the Local Union Churches in agreement of a collaboration.
Methodists had already helped fund the building of the Lamont Public Hospital through Dr. Archer (later named the Archer Memorial Hospital and today the Lamont Health Care Centre) in 1912, and today the hospital still operates under the auspices of the United Church.
Emcee Dave Taylor spoke to the church’s history and their affiliation with the Lamont Hospital.
“At one time, they (United Church) owned and staffed up to 32 hospitals and clinics across
the country. Today, only one hospital remains directly affiliated and overseen by the United Church, and we are gathered here now,” said Taylor.
“For a century the United Church of Canada has been a shining example of what it means to serve with compassion and dedication in the Christian faith. From providing support at the Lamont Healthcare Centre to guiding us all in love, fairness and acceptance. The impact of a church is deeply woven into the fabric of our community.”
Marilyn Pruss, from the auxiliary to the LHCC, presented LHCC Board Vice Chair Mae Adamyk with a bright orange wall hanging, complete with the number 100 and the church’s logo stitched into the fabric, to signify the event.
“This wall hanging was fashioned by our own Pat Taylor, and we are very happy to present it to the to the hospital,” said Pruss.
Sheila Vilsack, from the United Church Women, presented the LHCC with a sound system intended for use in the yet-to-be-built new facility that will replace the current long term
care section of the hospital. Vilsack said the UCW acquired the system when the Archer Memorial Hospital alumni disbanded two years ago.
“They needed a place to have the sound system go, and so we of the UCW willingly accepted that, and now we know that the residents who live in long term care will certainly benefit it,” she said, adding that the system will be housed in the new facility’s fourth floor, the multi-purpose room.
LHCC Board Chair Kent Harrold addressed the crowd and offered valuable history on the United Church’s roots in the Lamont community. He added that the new building will also have a chapel.
“The Chapel will be a
gathering place in the truest sense,” he said.
The ceremony wrapped up with special words from Reverend
Debbie Brill and a traditional hymn played on the piano by Jeanetta Bartz.
Marilyn Pruss presents LHCC Vice Board Chair Mae Adamyk with a wall hanging to signify the 100th anniversary of the United Church. Jana Semeniuk photo.
At least 70 people gathered at the Morley Young Manor to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United Church on June 10. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
Jeanetta Bartz plays a traditional hymn on the piano to close the celebration. Jana Semeniuk photo.
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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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 Oxeye Daisy. If you find it, report it! Learn all about it at: abinvasives.ca/fact-sheet/oxeyedaisy
Lamont County Business Directory – lamontcounty.ca/businessdirectory TAX DUE JUNE 30 to avoid penalty – If you have not received your 2025 tax notice, contact Lamont County ASAP (these were sent in early May). Payments are (still) due June 30. Lamont County’s Assessor (Accurate Assessments) is onsite June 19 (lamontcounty.ca/news) for any assessment questions. For additional taxrelated information, visit lamontcounty.ca/taxes If a postal strike is announced, there are alternative options for payment besides through mail (i.e., in person, direct banking or OptionPay, & Lamont County’s drop box). Go East and Sticker Stations - Take a tour or day trips across the region, complete the Road Trip Adventure Game. Win prizes! goroadtripgame.ca.
Centennial Scholarship – Apply by June 30. lamontcounty.ca/scholarships. Take a self-guided CHURCH TOUR – (lamontcounty.ca/churchtour) see the more than 40 historical churches within Lamont County. We are the Church Capital of North America ! Come explore a part of Lamont County History. Register for the Reeve’s Charity Golf Tourn. – lamontcounty.ca/golf
Community Services: Serving Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman ( scan the QR code below or at the top of the page for info.)
Current CALC, FCSS & KFRN and seniors’ activities include:
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(VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming for full posters, dates, contact information & registration info or call 780-895-2233 for info./registration).
1. KFRN: Mindful Meetups – Drop-in programs in July/Aug. (Lamont, Bruderheim & Mundare).
2. KFRN: The Local Loop: Learn about local emergency services - signup.com/go/dkkYOQZ
5. CALC: Canadian Firearms Safety Course (non-restricted) – July 12 register at 825-439-5208
3. KFRN: Grace in Progress: (June 24 – Pitchfork Gardens) – signup.com/go/wQOQzLc. 4. Community Awareness Nights – in September.
6. Meals In Motion: contract Chrissy at 780-975-9592 to order for JUNE (see full menu at lamontcounty.ca/community-programming).
7. 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.
8. 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
9. SUMMER CAMPS & SUMMER FUN - Registration started June 2 (see lamontcounty.ca/community-programming for FCSS & KFRN programs).
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 |
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