County roads suffer from major water damage
BY JOHN MATHER
Multiple Lamont roads were closed on June 22 after three days of heavy rain fell on the area.
The worst road with the largest impact was a washout of Highway 15 beside the Pioneer Grain elevator just west of Lamont.
“It’s just about a complete washout,” said Lamont County Division 5 councillor Neil Woitas. “The asphalt is still there but underneath, a person could almost walk under it.”
The culvert underneath the highway has completely washed away, from the volume of water.
The provincial public roads site suggests the road could be closed for several days while repairs are made. Calls to Alberta Transportation went unanswered as to the severity of the damage and possible damage estimates.
A further call to Dow Chemical in Fort Saskatchewan also went unreturned. Dow has been using the major highway as a route for several heavy loads being transported along a heavy haul route for its Path2Zero construction site.
The highway is closed and remains closed between Highway 29 and Highway 831 (Rge Rd. 195).
In a report issued on social media June 22, Lamont County reported Range Road 200 from Twp. Road 560 to Highway 29 was closed.
Other noted closures are Twp Road 550 from Highway 15 to Rge Rd. 191; Rge Rd. 192 from Highway 15 to Twp 550; Twp 542 from 834 to Rge Rd. 185; and Twp 552 from Hwy. 831 to Hwy. 15.
In addition, the release stated residents must proceed with caution as certain roads may be washed out and in certain areas water is crossing roads.
“A lot of areas are seeing water on the roads and we’re assessing it to see
the best ways to address it,” said Lamont County Public Works director Darcy Dietz.
“We’ve got crews out throughout the county and we expect the list for closed roads will be continuously updated.” He said he didn’t think the County would be bringing in extra crews to help get the roads repaired and opened quickly.
“At this point we’;re seeing water levels so high that culverts can’t handle it but with the rain stopped we’re actually seeing some water levels dropping.”
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Some roads in Lamont County are unpassable in a normal vehicle due to recent rains, like this one at Highway 834 and Twp Rd 542 Crystal Moren photo.
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Lamont County communities placed under emergency water restrictions
BY MELISSA MACINTOSH-YOUNG
Communities across Lamont County are taking action as ongoing rainfall and flooding concerns continue to put pressure on local wastewater systems.
Bruderheim, Lamont
and Chipman have now issued emergency water restrictions, asking residents to immediately reduce non-essential water usage as sanitary sewer systems become overwhelmed.
Bruderheim issued an emergency alert on June
21 advising residents that all non-essential, nonpotable water use must cease immediately.
The alert stated that sanitary sewage systems are overloaded and that cooperation from residents is needed to reduce flooding risks.
“Your cooperation is necessary in order for us to reduce our flooding risk,” the alert stated.
Residents are being asked to refrain from unnecessary water use until further notice.
The Town of Lamont and Village of Chipman have also implemented emergency water restrictions as communities work to manage the impacts of continued precipitation and saturated
County rain damages
Continued from front
He added County staff would monitor the situation but it would still take a little time for the water levels to completely settle.
Dietz said there were no damage estimates yet, but he expected the topic would be discussed at the June 23 council meeting.
conditions. More rain is expected throughout the week, increasing concerns about further flooding and pressure on municipal infrastructure.
Lamont County Emergency Services is also warning residents about the dangers of flood waters after reports of people entering deep, fast-moving water and operating ATVs in flooded areas.
“Please stay away from
He added if disaster funding was to be applied for it would be a council decision.
Dietz added the worst flooding areas were in the Lamont area and then south on the east side of Elk Island National Park because the rain rolled down from the hills and funnelled into two creeks.
He added the worst hit area was the washout along Highway 15.
Meanwhile, Elk Island National Park spokesman Sarah Rymer said in an email, while a
the overland flood waters as they can quickly overtake people,” Lamont County Emergency Services stated.
Residents across Lamont County are encouraged to follow emergency alerts, limit unnecessary water use, and avoid flooded roadways and areas of moving water as conditions continue to be monitored.
lot of rain had been recorded at the park, access and park programming remained unaffected. She said the public can always check on changes to park programming by checking their website. Global News reported that across northern Alberta Elk Island had the highest amount of rainfall with 133 mm recorded as of 4 a.m. June 22. Edmonton had recorded 95 mm and the least reported in the region was Rocky Mountain House with 22 mm.
Heavy rains have flooded the road and area on Township Road 560.
-Photo by Melissa MacIntosh-Young
Water passed under Highway 15, above.
Lamont
Heavy rains leave Lamont County battling flooded basements and saturated fields
BY MELISSA MACINTOSH-YOUNG
Lamont County residents are once again facing the impacts of relentless rainfall as weeks of wet weather continue to create flooding concerns across the region.
After nearly three weeks of rain, some residents are dealing with flooded homes as water levels continue to rise.
Heavy precipitation has overwhelmed already saturated ground, leaving little opportunity for the water to absorb and increasing runoff into low-lying areas.
In some communities, sewer systems are also being pushed to their
limits, with heavy rainfall causing backups and adding to residents’ concerns.
Several homeowners are dealing with flooded basements as water makes its way into homes, creating damage and frustration for those who have already experienced flooding issues.
Bruderheim resident, Lizzy McDonald’s basement flooded over the weekend.
“The water was so high that all my stuff was floating around.”
With more rain in the forecast, residents remain on alert as they monitor water levels and prepare for continued wet conditions. Public works, in
every community, have been working hard to keep up with the water and flooding.
The agricultural community is also feeling the effects of the prolonged rainfall. Fields throughout Lamont County are showing standing water, with some areas flooded
and unable to drain.
Farmers are facing challenges during a critical time of the growing season as crops struggle with a lack of sunshine, cooler temperatures and excessive moisture. The combination of saturated fields and limited warm weather has slowed crop
development and raised concerns about potential impacts on yields.
Many producers are hoping for a stretch of dry, sunny weather to allow fields to recover and crops to gain momentum. However, with additional rainfall expected, concerns remain about how long the wet conditions will continue.
COSSEY, Diane Lillian
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Diane Lillian Cossey of Ross Creek, AB, on June 19, 2026, at the age of 80 years.
Diane is survived by her loving husband of nearly 60 years, Terry; son Curtis (Colleen); daughters Leslie (Jason) and Carmen (Steve); grandchildren Corissa, Hannah, Summer (Ricky), Victoria, Xander, Rhett (Finley), and Chayse; sisters Nadia Canart and Terry Melnyk, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is predeceased by her parents, Steve and Mary Sadoway; and eight siblings: Zenon, Bill, Joe, Orrie, Jean, Leona, Steffie, and her twin sister, Doreen.
Some of Diane’s favourite things were spending time with her numerous friends, cheering on her grandchildren at hockey games, horse events, swimming, and track meets; watching her “damn Oilers” and the Toronto Blue Jays; but especially spending time at her beloved farm. She will now be Heaven’s favourite gardener and resident professional at the card game, Durak.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Tofield EMS, Strathcona Hospital, and the University of Alberta Hospital for their care and compassion.
Diane’s Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamont Recreation Hall, 4848–49 Street, Lamont, Alberta. To view a livestream of the funeral service, please select "Webcasting" from the menu on the website listed below. There will be a private graveside service in Tofield cemetery on Friday, June 26, 2026..
Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.
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Bruderheim resident, Lizzy McDonald’s basement was under water over the weekend. Photo by Melissa Young.
BY HAZEL ANAKA
I’ve been trying to remember a rainier season than the one we’re currently experiencing. The closest I come is the summer of 1987. You may remember July 31st also known as Black Friday; the day a deadly tornado ripped through Edmonton killing 27 people, injuring more than 300 others, and destroying over 300 homes. It caused over $332M in damages to structures and registered 4 on the now retired Fujita Scale for measuring tornado intensity. Aerial and/or ground surveys after a tornado assess the amount of damage to human-built structures and vegetation. Ranking 4 out of 5 on the F-Scale is described as Devastating. Wind speeds would have fallen in the range of 207260 miles per hour. The tornado remained touched down for an un-
FROM WHERE I SIT: Powerless
believable one hour. As a result of the tornado, the Emergency Public Warning System was created. It was later replaced by the Alberta Emergency Alert which now also includes Amber Alerts. The Doppler Radar system, the first of only three at the time, was implemented in Edmonton in the 1990s. These advanced tools and more expansive early warning systems grew out of the tragedy and have no doubt prevented such catastrophic events from occurring since then.
The wind and rain that accompanied the Edmonton Tornado damaged several buildings in Andrew including the one my parents owned on Main Street. It housed Creative Hands, the bricks and mortar craft, framing, and flower shop my mom and I operated. My kids and I were at Kingsway Garden Mall, oblivious to what was going on around us. But when I tried to go home, every underpass along the Yellowhead was flooded and impassable. I turned back to go to my aunt and uncle’s house to
find them hunkered down in the basement watching news coverage unfold. Cell phones didn’t yet exist and regular phone service was disrupted. I remember stopping at a business along the Yellowhead to use their telephone. That’s when Roy told me the flat roof on our building had been peeled off like a sardine can and it was raining inside. Friends and helpers swooshed inches of rain into the store’s floor drains. Truck tarps covered the roof to slow the flow.
Thanks to business interruption insurance coverage, we were closed for 3-4 months for repair of the store and replacement of the contents. At that point, my parents made the decision to add a pitched roof to the building. Because of the destruction of Alberta Truss and the widespread damage to infrastructure in the area, it took an inordinately long time to get trusses manufactured that summer. The order was eventually filled by an Elk Point company.
The thing I still remember were the nearly daily
May 10, 2016 issue of the Lamont Leader: Grades 10-12 students competed in Master Chefs at Andrew School on April 27. Judges were Mrs. Horon, Malowany and McDonald. All food was prepared in Miss Gehlert’s food class. Winners were: (l to r) teacher Gehlert, Janelle Birkholz, Ryan Leliuk, Brett Hrynevich, and Addison Ng.
rains for weeks on end. Hay quality deteriorated as the rain fell repeatedly on swaths. The swaths got side-racked multiple times in an attempt to dry them out enough to bale. New grass grew through the swaths adding misery to the mess. Buildings needing new or repaired roofs also needed to be kept dry.
So far, this year seems eerily reminiscent of that summer. Lush hay crops that may never come off dry. Water-filled sloughs that dot many fields and prevented corner to corner seeding. Crops that will no doubt be delayed and/or flooded out. Mosquitos the size of hummingbirds from all the standing water are ruining any time spent outdoors. The ruining or cancellation of outdoor festivals, rodeos, weddings, parties, picnics, camping. Road and other construction projects being delayed by the wet conditions. The diseases gardens, trees, and crops will be prone to because of soggy conditions. Drought is bad but so is too much moisture without hot dry spells to dry things out.
This season of rain proves yet again we are powerless in a contest with Mother Nature, from where I sit.
Jeff Dul
Opinion
Separation issue evolving like a TV soap opera
BY JOHN MATHER
The Alberta Separation situation appears to be getting weirder and weirder everyday.
There are more twists and turns in this saga leading up to the October 19 referendum than there were on the TV soap operas my mother used to watch when I was in grade school.
To date we’ve got a parade cancelled in Sundre, but quickly replaced by a car rally cruise which caused no emotional distress.
Former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk continues to parade around the province in his little camper van promoting his Forever Canadian signs and pamphlets yet offering no tangible reasons why Albertans should continue to accept being economically hamstrung by the Ottawa Liberal government.
And then last week several Treaty Indigenous Chiefs decided they should ask the RCMP to investigate Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP government for treason.
This, if nothing else, according to people I’ve heard comment on the topic, suggests the indigenous people have gone too far and the Federal government should stop mollycoddling them and the Liberal appointed Federal judges should stop giving them everything they desire at the expense of the rest of the country.
I really think this is a frivolous move but several federally appointed judges have knelt down at the feet of the Indigenous groups whether warranted or not.
Recently, Edmonton Centre MP Eleanor Olszewski suggested Alberta Separation is not just a pipeline issue but something that runs far deeper.
Olszewski grew up in Medicine Hat before moving to Edmonton to attend university, achieving degrees in pharmacy and law before replacing disgraced Edmonton Centre MP Randy Boissonneault.
“Honestly, I’m disappointed in the premier’s decision to put this question, this particular referendum question on a ballot,” Olszewski told the National Post in an interview last week.
In her view, Olszewski sees the separatist challenge as something much deeper than what can be addressed with one pipeline project.
“It’s not a pipeline issue.”
CONTINUED
“You need to have lived in Alberta, and have talked to a lot of Albertans to help understand,” she said, describing it as a sense of feeling disrespected by the federal government and other Canadians, a sentiment that has hit peaks and valleys over the province’s history.
Olszewski suggests advice for those living in Central Canada is to take the issue of the referendum seriously and make an effort to listen to Albertans.
“I think that’s fundamentally important.”
Today, she said, her advice for those living in Central Canada is to take the issue of the referendum seriously and make an effort to listen to Albertans.
“I think that’s fundamentally important.”
She said she thinks Liberals haven’t always done that.
“Sometimes I do think we could have done a better job,” she said.
While I agree with her, to date I haven’t seen too many Liberal cabinet ministers, nor even the Travellin’ Man Prime Minister Mark Carney, making any sort of acknowledgement of the issues the Liberals have handcuffed Alberta with.
Maybe they’ll come ‘a callin’ when the Calgary Stampede gets rolling next week.
But so far, it’s been ‘All Quiet on the
Eastern Front.’
And then late last week another pro separatist party emerged.
This one does have some well grounded people heading it, but I’m still not sure just what traction it can gather.
Much like the Federalist groups, the pro separatist groups just can’t seem to get together and work as a united front.
The Alberta Decides group is headed up by Keith Wilson, an Alberta lawyer, who recently debated the separatism issue with Jason Kenney.
His co-chair is Tanya Clemens, who describes herself as a fourth-generation southern Alberta farmer, educator and Alberta independence advocate.
Both are strong speakers but Wilson is quick to admit the issue is an uphill battle for his side.
“We’'re definitely the underdog and I do believe if the vote were held today, we wouldn't be successful,” he said during the launch.
“But I think a lot of people haven’t engaged on this or the information they've received has been very skewed from those who are advocating in support of Ottawa.”
It will be interesting to see how they make out as they meet with regular Albertans during the summer season.
Kerry Anderson Publisher John Mather Reporter Melissa Young Reporter Grant Johnson
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●2015 DODGE RAM Long Horn 3500 quad cab 4X4 bale truck w/ 2023 Falcan 9 ft.Multi-Deck, 171,656 km, Cummins 6.7L, DEF deleted, + MORE!
●2018 FORD F-150 XLT Super Crew truck, 94,952 km, 4X4, 3.5L gas engine, automatic, + MORE!
●2001 GMC 1500 SLE regular cab pickup truck, 228,209 km, 4WD, Vortec 5.3L gas engine.
●2005 GMC 2500HD extended cab service truck, 284,883 km, 4WD, 6.6L Duramax.
●1994 FREIGHTLINER t/a grain truck w/ 20’ steel box & hoist, Cummins, 419,218 km, silage endgate.
●1979 IH S1824 s/a grain truck w/ 17 ft. wood box & hoist, gas, 146,740 km, automatic, roll tarp.
●2011 FRONTIER BC1110 t/a 8 round bale mover, swivel hitch, RH bale arm, rear tines, 1 owner, VG cond.
TILLAGE & SEEDING
●2013 MANDAKO 45 ft. land roller, 3 sections, 42” drums, 1 owner.
●2019 McFARLANE HDL-1150-16 harrow, 50’, 20 teeth / ft. spacing, hyd. depth adjustment, hyd. fold.
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●2017 HAYBUSTER 2660 processor, RH discharge, 1000 pto., shedded.
●HI-HOG cattle squeeze.
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●HI-HOG maternity pen.
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●(2) REAL INDUSTRIES alleyway doors.
●±(22) Freestanding 24’ & 32’ pipe framed windbreaks.
●(3) Assorted calf shelters.
●Livestock grain roller dispenser wheel.
●Portable livestock loading chute.
●(3) 8 ft. panels w/ 5 ft. framed gates.
●(3) Metal mineral baskets.
●(2) 8 Ft. x 18 ft. bale feeders, fit 3 bales.
●2015 YAMAHA Viking crew cab side x side, only 3,234 km, 252 hrs., 3,500 lb. winch, rear toolbox.
●1997 YAMAHA G16A golf cart, excellent condition.
●2018 JCB 531-70 telehandler w/ pallet fork, 85 hp. engine, only 1,367 hours, no DEF or burn off, 6,834 lb. lift, 21 ft. reach, joystick, excellent condition, + MORE!
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●2006 JOHN DEERE 317 skid steer w/ 5 ft. bucket, 769 hours, 61 hp, very good condition.
GRAIN HANDLING
●2022 MERIDIAN 1415 ±2500 bushel smooth wall hopper bottom grain bin w/ single skid, site
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●2018 JOHN DEERE 560M round baler w/ bale accumulator, 4,103 bales, Mega Wide pickup, twine & netwrap, 1000 pto., monitor, shedded.
Dan Warawa awarded lifetime membership
BY JOHN MATHER
Former Lamont County councillor Dan Warawa has been awarded a lifetime honourary membership by the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association.
Warawa served 20 years as a County councillor before losing his Division one seat in last fall’s municipal election.
He joined the TCYHA board in 2012 and “has been very engaged with the Association, often communicating with neighbouring municipalities regarding the activities of the Association.”
He had also been appointed as one of the signing officers of the Association.
In 2017 he was recognized for his support and
participation by being named one of the Association’s builders, and then in 2022, he was presented with the Association’s Tete Jaune Award.
Former Lamont County councillor Dan Warawa was recently awarded a honourary Life Membership in the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association. Presenting the award are: Board CAO John Wojcicki, Dan Warawa, and Board president Pete Pearson.
Alberta energy rebate starts Canada Day
BY GRANT JOHNSON
Residents of Lamont County could soon see a little extra cash in their bank accounts as Alberta rolls out a new $100 energy rebate.
Starting July 1, eligible Albertans aged 18 and older who earned $225,000 or less and filed a 2025 tax return can
apply for the one-time payment through a secure online portal.
For many households in Lamont County, where commuting and rising fuel costs remain a concern, the rebate offers some welcome relief.
Finance Minister Jason Nixon said the payment is tied to high oil prices
and is mandated by provincial legislation.
“When oil averages above $90 a barrel in a given quarter, the law allows us to return that surplus to Albertans,” Nixon said.
Local residents who qualify are encouraged to apply as soon as the portal opens on Canada Day.
Village of Chipman
2026 Combined Assessment / Tax Notices
Notice is hereby given that the combined assessment/tax notices were mailed to all assessed persons within the Village of Chipman on June 24th, 2026. All persons are deemed to have received their combined assessment/tax notices within seven (7) days of mailing.
ASSESSMENT ROLL:
The assessment roll is open for inspection at the Village of Chipman Administration Office 4816-50 Street Chipman, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays.
Any person who objects to the assessment values placed upon a property must, on or before the Final Date of Complaint (August 31, 2026), shown on the combined taxation & property assessment notice, lodge their complaint(s) in writing on the prescribed form together with a $50.00 fee per appeal to the Village of Chipman at: P.O. Box 176, 4816 50th Street Chipman, AB T0B 0W0. An Assessment complaint must be filed using the “Assessment Review Board Complaint” form. The assessment complaint form can be obtained at the Village Office or from the Government of Alberta website www.alberta.ca/property-assessment-complaints-andappeals
Filing a complaint against your assessment does not make you exempt from paying your taxes on time or from late penalties.
TAX PAYMENTS:
• 2026 Taxes are due and payable on or before August 31, 2026. Unpaid taxes are subject to a 12% penalty on September 1, 2026 and an 18% penalty on January 1, 2027.
Dated at Chipman, Alberta this 24th day of June 2026. Pat Tomkow CAO
Canada Day
Where: Chipman AG grounds When: July 1st Time: parade starts at 3 pm, PARTYTOFOLLOW! Inflatables, games, water games, facepainting, temp tattoos, prizes and much more! SEE YOU THERE!
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Bruderheim parents want bullying concerns addressed
BY MELISSA
MACINTOSH-YOUNG
Parents of students at Bruderheim Elementary School are demanding action after years of what they describe as ongoing bullying concerns, including incidents they say have escalated to physical altercations.
A group of roughly a dozen concerned and affected families recently met with Principal Melanie Buckley to discuss their concerns and seek solutions.
Parents say the meeting did not result in a resolution, leaving them frustrated and feeling that further action is needed.
The parents say the issues have continued for more than two years and have reached a point where some families are considering removing their children from the school. Approximately 12 students could potentially be withdrawn if parents do not see changes, they say.
The group of parents didn’t want to be identified as it could cause further bullying to their children.
Families say they have repeatedly brought forward concerns involving
bullying, harassment, and physical incidents (one incident involved a student reporting being threatened with a pair of scissors), but feel their concerns have not been adequately addressed.
Some parents have also contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police regarding incidents involving their children.
According to parents, they were advised that limited action could be taken due to the ages of the children involved.
After being contacted for comment, Principal Melanie Buckley directed questions to Elk Island Public Schools communications.
Parents said they were disappointed that their concerns are not being directly addressed by the principal, however EIPS won’t allow teachers, principals or even board members speak to media which has been previously addressed by the Lamont Leader.
Laura McNabb, Director of Communications with Elk Island Public Schools, provided the following statement: “Bullying is an issue that all schools across the Division take seriously and
work to address promptly; however, it is important to note that incidents at Bruderheim School have been minimal. Bullying is defined as repeated, intentional behaviour that targets an individual(s) that causes harm, fear, or distress and may be physical, verbal, social, or occur online. When concerns of bullying are reported, the school follows a clear process. Incidents are investigated thoroughly to understand what occurred, determine appropriate responses, and identify strategies to both address the situation and prevent further harm. The goal is not only to respond, but also to remediate and support long-term positive behaviour change.”
Parents say their experiences do not align with the division’s characterization of the situation and believe the ongoing concerns require further attention.
A group of concerned families is scheduled to meet this week with EIPS division supports representative Judy Anderson to discuss their concerns and seek solutions.
2026 Tax Notices
Town of Bruderheim Combined Tax/Assessment notices were mailed out on June 19, 2026 and deemed to have been received seven (7) dates after the mailing date, as per section 337 of the MGA (Municipal Government Act). The 2026 assessments are based on a valuation date of July 1, 2025.
All property owners are reminded that 2026 taxes are due July 31, 2026. A 9% penalty will be applied August 1st, 6% on September 1st and 3% on October 1st.
Dated at Bruderheim, AB this 19th day of June 2026.
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●1968 CASE 930 tractor, 80 hp. diesel,8,492 hours showing, 6F/1R, 18.4-38 rears, rear wheel weights, 2 hyd’s., live 540 pto.
& SEEDING
●1995 RITEWAY JH8077 Jumbo heavy harrow, 70 ft., 5 bar, 9/16” tines, hydraulic angle adjust.
●INTERNATIONAL 7200 press seed drill w/ fertilizer & grass seed box attachments, 14 ft.
●MORRIS 68 HDB harrow w/ 500 gallon tank, 60 ft., 4 bar harrows, 9.5L-15 tires.
●2017 MERIDIAN HD8-53 grain auger w/ hyd. mover, 8”, 53 ft., Kohler 35 hp. electric start motor, electric clutch, ST225/75R15 tires.
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●BRANDT grain auger
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●(2) BUTLER ±1800 bu. 4 ring X 14 ft. hopper bottom binsw/ double skids, bottom manways.
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●1996 JOHN DEERE 9600 combine w/ 13 ft. JD 914 p/u, 2,944 sep. hrs., 3,666 eng. hours, Crary big top hopper, 30.5L-32 fronts, 14.9-24 rears.
●2013JOHN DEERE 630D rigid draper header w/ transport,30 ft. p/u reel, double knife, pea auger, single point hookup,new center canvas.
●1990 FORD L8000 t/a grain truck w/ 20 ft. steel box & dual cylinder hoist, 561,585 km., 270 hp. diesel, Eaton Fuller manual, roll tarp, shedded.
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●BOSS round bale processor, LH delivery.
●(2) Pipe framed bunks, 28’ & 30’ x 3’ wide.
●(2) 16 ft. gates, (1) 14 ft. gate, & (1) 20 ft. gate.
●2015 KRONE Big Pack 4X4 High Speed large square baler w/ 2017 Phiber 3 bale accumulator, 11,136 bales, tandem axle w/ steering & brakes, shedded, + MUCH MORE!
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●John Deere 896 side delivery hay rake, 11 ft. ●Case 10 ft. side delivery hay
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●2022 HOLT 30” HD tree spade w/ 4 shovels, electric over hydraulic control, VG condition.
●2007 18 ft. t/a flatdeck trailer, bumper pull, hauled skid steer approx. 10,000lbs.
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●Homemade gooseneck s/a dually dump trailer, 40” high x 8 ft. box, electric dump.
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●Slip tank, 80 US gallons, 5 ft. wide, manual hand pump. ●6 Ft. swath roller.
rake.
●2007 JOHN DEERE 332 skid steer w/ 7 ½ ft. bucket & pallet forks, 5,703 hours, 91 hp. diesel, hand & foot controls, 3,175 lb. lift, high flow hyd., single speed, rear weights, shedded.
Mundare Kindergarten Class celebrates first full-day STEM year
BY GRANT JOHNSON
Eleven young students marked a milestone Monday as they graduated from the Mundare School Kindergarten class.
The June 22 ceremony featured individual awards, a class song, and snacks shared with family and friends.
This year’s class was the first to complete the school’s full-day STEMfocused kindergarten program. Teacher Erik Boyd said the students embraced the hands-on approach.
“I am incredibly proud of the curiosity, creativity, and confidence our young learners have shown,” Boyd said.
“Students explored STEM through building challenges, early coding, scientific observation, and collaborative design projects. Their enthusiasm for discovering how things work brought so much energy into our classroom.”
Registration for the 2026–2027 kindergarten class is now open on the Mundare School website.
Mundare School 2026 Kindergarten Class L to R: Adrian, Ivory, Jack, Sterling, Ezra, Aubree, Ryker, Ruby, evan, Kaeson, and Nikolai.
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Sherry Zimmel would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who offered support during our recent loss.
We are deeply grateful to our family, friends, and community for the many acts of kindness shown through visits, cards, messages of sympathy, and the generous gifts of food and meals. Your compassion and care have meant so much to us during this difficult time.
A special thank you to Home Care for their dedicated support. Thank you also to Our Lady of Prairies Church, Fr. Danial for the beautiful service, and the CWL for providing the lovely lunch.
We are especially appreciative of the professionalism and kindness shown by Burger Funeral Home.
Your support has brought us comfort and strength, and it will always be remembered.
The Zimmel Family.
COMING EVENTS
Chemo Care Hydration Packages. $55 buys one and Sonya donates one. Includes: Night Cream, Lip Balm and Foot Lotion. The goal is 300 pkgs by June 30. See Sonya Martens at the Tofield Market Friday, June 26th. www.MaryKay.ca/smartens or call 780-240-4605. TM25P
WANT PEOPLE TO SHOW UP? REMEMBER TO ADVERTISE. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PAPER!
CLASSIFIEDS
COMING EVENTS
Sedgewick Ag Society presents Canada Day Celebrations Chuckwagon & Chariot Races Monday, June 29 at 6:30 pm Tuesday, June 30 at 6:30 pm Wednesday, July 1 at 2pm
Sedgewick Rec Centre Grounds Beer Gardens open all 3 days. 2nd annual Lawnmower Demolition Derby. Runs June 30 after the races. Call Travis 780-385-1127 to enter.
~ JULY 1ST EVENTS ~
Slo-Pitch Tournament July 1
Call Janine 780-385-1665 to enter. Pancake Breakfast July 1 8-10am at Sedgewick Community Hall. Canada Day Parade (line up at 10 am)
Heavy Horse Pull July 1 at noon. Men’s Minor Ball Games. Kids Activities. Roast Beef Supper at the Arena 5-7pm. Fireworks at 11pm. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
**CAMPING AVAILABLE ALL OVER FLAGSTAFF!**
GARAGE SALE IN STROME
Huge Estate Garage Sale
Friday, June 26, Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28 at 5114 51 Street, Strome Tools, Garden, Household, Furniture. All must go! Cash only!
Village Picnic August 23rd
Holden Community Hall
Potluck at noon
Musical performances by the Western Thistles and Jed and the Valentine
Check them out on youtube and you will be impressed Tickets $20 including fees on villagepicnic.com
Read the book Fartknocker! Dunbar goes to Vegreville by BM Kalf available on amazon
St. Peter's Mass and Blessing of Graves, Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. For Info call Louise 780-889-2211 or Ingrid 780-781-1201
You can book Blanket Classified Ads and Value Ads through your local paper! Appear in over 65 different newspapers and over 300,000 homes in Alberta. Prices $299 to $699. Contact Caribou Publishing today!
COMING EVENTS
85th Birthday Party for Bev Davison (nee Innes)! The family of Beverley Marguerite Davison (nee Innes) invite you to come celebrate her 85th Birthday! This celebration will take place at The Hive, 4907 48 Ave, Sedgewick, on Sunday, June 28 - Noon to 4 p.m. Friends, former schoolmates, and all the family members of the Innes and Davison Families are all invited to come and celebrate this great occasion with us all!
RSVP by June 25 to Gloria Ph: 250-420-7947 or Michelle Ph: 403-358-1084. No gifts please.
FOR RENT
Large One Bedroom Suites in KILLAM. Clean and Quiet Building. Excellent Area. Available August 1st. Email: management.parkviewmanor @gmail.com Phone: 403-605-5180 25tfnc
FOR SALE
Registered Black Angus Yearling bulls for Sale. Semen tested, easy calving. Contact Roger Spady 780-879-3941 or 780-385-5941. 24/26p
Anyone looking for raspberry plants, Biran has Boyne variety @ $10 for a 1-gallon pot or $8 for the bare root. All suckers $5 depending on size. Also have 10 varieties of cherry trees available, one of each. Buyer's responsibility to dig. Romeo or Juliet $30 each, Romeo/Juliet combo $45, Carmine $40, Cupid $40, Carmine/Cupid combo $45; Jewel $40, and Crimson Passion $40. Trees are about 11 years old; dwarf cherries. Also have some perennials for sale, such as Tiger Lilies. 15 in total, potted, @ $4/each. Strawberry plants are sold out. If interested in any of the above, call Brian at 780-678-0053 for arrangements to pick up.
FORAGE SEED FOR SALE:
Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.
FOR SALE
1967 Ford Galaxie 500. that is 85% finished with a rebuilt engine and some other work. Sitting for 3 years. $6,300. 587-322-1858 Holden area. TM24P
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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. One-time fuel charge: $150 - 300. Crystal Springs. 403-820-0961. Quality guaranteed. albertasprucetrees.com.
HELP WANTED
WE
ARE HIRING!
Dill’s Plumbing & Heating Ltd. is looking for a Journeyman Plumber Must reliably commute to or reside in Sedgewick, AB Please submit a resume to dillsplumbingandheating@gmail.com or call 780-384-3535 for more information
25/28C
JP's Country Daycare located in Daysland is hiring for a Level 2 ECE to join our daycare. This is currently a part time position. This position requires the dedication and experience of someone who has worked with children. Working with another Level 1 ECE in the room, but also working independently when ratio allows. This position requires taking the lead role working with 19 months - 3 year olds. Hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm - W, Th, F weekly with the opportunity to pick up more shifts. Please email jpcountrydaycare@gmail.com with your resume. This position will be open till a suitable candidate is hired. 24/27c
●2004 MASSEY FERGUSON 6485 MFWD tractor w/ MF 1090 FEL, 8 ft. bucket & grapple, hour meter not working, 153 hp. engine, 3 pt. hitch, 540/1000 pto., 2 hyd’s., LHR, joystick, 32 speed, 480/80R38 rears, 380/85R28 fronts.
●SUMMERS 30 ft. heavy harrow, 9/16” x 16” long tines, 11L-15SL tires, 1 owner.
●KELLO-BILT Series 80 t/a offset disc, 18 ft., 9” spacing, 20” notched front & rear blades, mudscrapers, 6.70-15SL tires.
●KELLO-BILT Series 80 t/a offset disc, 18 ft., 9” spacing, 20” notched blades, mudscrapers.
●1997 AGRATORGM35 rotovator, 3 pt. hitch, 12 ft., 1000 pto.
●KINSELLA fork type rock picker, 6.70-15 tires.
●BRANDT 1060 mech. swing grain auger, 10”, 60 ft., 540 pto., single auger hopper flighting, 7.60-15SL tires.
●SAKUNDIAK DH8-41 grain auger w/ Kohler 20 hp. motor, 8”, 41 ft., P185/70R14 tires.
●E-KAY bin sweep w/ hoses.
●2011 MASSEY FERGUSON 9895 combine w/ MF 4200 15 ft. pickup header, 2,437 engine hours, 1,437 separator hours, lateral header tilt, auto header height control, Lincoln automatic central greaser, 425 hp. Cat C13, power fold hopper, MAV chopper, chaff spreader, 620/70R42 duals, 750/65R26 rears, shedded.
●1994 INTERNATIONAL Navistar 4700 s/a grain truck w/ 17 ft. steel box & Nordic hoist, 54” high, DT408 diesel, 585,337 km., IH 6 Plus manual, roll tarp, 11R22.5 tires, shedded.
●1989 FORD F-800 s/a grain truck w/ 16 ft. steel box & Nordic hoist, 48” high, 89,677 km., 5 & 4 manual, roll tarp, 11R22.5 tires, shedded.
●1997 4 STAR 24 ft. t/a aluminum gooseneck stock trailer w/ (2) dividers, side door, ST235/85R16 tires w/ 8 bolt rim pattern, 71” wide x 74” high inside opening, 7 ft. wide trailer width, GVWR = 12,000 lbs.
●2009 CUB CADET Volunteer 46F UTV, 223 hours, enclosed cab, gas, 53” x 43” box, 4X4, EFI, 25X10.50-12NHS tires, beacon, shedded.
●2011 CHALLENGER RB56CA round baler w/ twine & netwrap, 13,354 total bales, monitor, 1000 pto., 21.5L-16.1SL high floatation tires, shedded, very good condition.
●1993 CASE IH 8480 soft core baler, 1000 pto., monitor, 31X13.50-15NHS tires.
●2001 CATTLELAC 330 feed mixerwagon w/ Weigh-Tronix 615 scale, 540 pto., 330 cubic ft. capacity, 3 auger horizontal mixer w/ 2 auger discharge, 425/65R22.5 tires, 1 owner, shedded.
●NEW HOLLAND 900 forage harvester w/ NH 990W p/u & Metalert II, 1000 pto., 13.50-15FI tires, monitor, has (1) broken pto. crank shaft.
●JIFFY Hy-Dump silage wagon, 11.00-20 tires.
●HIGHLINE Bale Pro 6600 bale processor, LH discharge, 1000 pto., 11L-15FI tires.
●KUELKER’S 200 s/a feed wagon w/ scale monitor, live floor, 16 ½ ft. long, 11.00-20 tires.
●RENN RMC24 grain roller w/ unloading auger, 540 pto., P215/75R15 tires, + Buhler hyd. driven 6”, 12 ft. utility auger, 1 owner. ●10 Ft. x 10 ft. maternity pen w/ 10 ft. x 10 ft. catch pen w/ headgate.
●(8) Metal panel connector posts. ●(4) Panels w/ gates. ●MY-D HAN-D Cattle squeeze, 8 ft. L x 75” high. ●(6) 12 ft. panels. ●(3) 10 ft. panels.
MISCELLANOUS
●ARIENS 926 Pro walk behind 26” snowblower w/ Ariens 30” sweeper attachment.
●3 Pt. hitch equipment mover.
●WESTEEL ROSCO 135 gallon slip tank w/ GPI 150S pump, hose, & auto shutoff nozzle.
● 5th Wheel hitch. ●(2) DELTA truck toolboxes.
Bruderheim to install cameras to curb vandalism
BY JOHN MATHER
At the June 17 Bruderheim Council meeting, Councillor Arlie Young said he had attended a Bruderheim School council meeting and there it had been reported there had been an act of vandalism at the school.
“The cost to replace the damaged items was about $13,000,” he told council. “And then it was reported there had been some vandalism at the skatepark and slide. I went to look at it and it had melted part of the slide.”
He said he was concerned about the vandalism because the damaged items were put in place for the public’s enjoyment and paid for by taxpayer dollars.
“It’s costing quite a bit of money and we need to figure out a way to protect it,” Young said.
He asked if there was any way the Town could install cameras in the area which could enhance the facilities and public safety.
Chief Administrative Officer Jana Semeniuk said she found the vandalism very “disheartening” and she had discussed the issue with Chief Operating Officer Dennis Tomuschat.
“We are going to be putting up surveillance cameras facing the skatepark and also at the community gardens which should give a wide array of the area,” said Tomuschat.
He said there was an initial cost but it could be covered under the operating budget.
“It’s us who have to do the repairs on damaged areas,” he said.
He added the firehall would be getting cameras to protect that building and also take in a view of the gazebo park.
He said these measures might help alleviate some of the damage that is occurring and help identify the culprits.
Tomuschat said they would also post signs stating the areas would be under 24-hour surveillance.
A motion to accept the report was carried.
MINBURN COUNTY
• W4-14-51-10-SW County of Minburn 158.97 acres with 1500 sq ft bungalow, a 50’ by 140’ half heated shop and second yard with house. # 2 soil with 100 acres cultivated and 35 cultivatable acres in hay. Second yard rented for $1,000 per month. Price: $2,300,000
LAMONT COUNTY
• W4-19-54-26-NW 191073 TWP RD 545 Lamont County 158.9 acres with 140± cultivated and 10± grass with a 1960 3 bedroom 1 bath bungalow with 40’x 80’ pole shed. Price: $850,000
• W4-19-57-15-NW East Half Lamont County 78.01 acres with 45 acres ± in hay. Nice building site. Price: $265,000
• SOLD W4-19-53-12 NW North ½, W4-19-53-12 NW South ½ Lamont County 136 acres with a house and shop Price: 1,500,000
There was a derailment between Lamont and Fort Sask. recently. An investigation is ongoing. PHOTO: MELISSA MACINTOSH-YOUNG
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 24, 2026
