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Novel graduation ceremony takes place at Lamont High Virus couldn’t ruin the moment for grads ing of the accommodations, she felt BY JANA SEMENIUK Graduation ceremonies took place at open to other options. “I understand a lot of grads happen Lamont High School over four days in June, but maybe there could have this week from Jun. 22-25. Adjustments were made to the cele- been something bigger in September. brations in order to accommodate We definitely would have been open to health restrictions for the Covid-19 having something in September,” she pandemic which included each of the said. As each family was limited to the 50 graduating students booking a time slot to enter the school building, number of members that could attend receive their diploma, take some pho- the ceremonies for each graduate, difficult decisions sometos and leave the buildtimes had to be made. ing so the next gradu“It was a little inconate could enter. venient for Ilyssa “It’s disappointing They really did because she came from because of the situation that we are all in. But the best with a split family so she a ton of siblings there’s been a number what they had. had and family on both of staff at Lamont High that have stepped up Some schools did- sides,” said Thrower. In addition to family and done as much as n’t do anything. members unable to they can, with what attend graduating cerethey have, to make it - Jodie Derksen monies, a number of the best for all the elected officials, kids,” said parent Rob including MLAs, were Thrower. Thrower’s 18-year-old daughter Ilyssa is part of also declined an invitation. The comthe Lamont High graduating class of munication department at Elk Island Public Schools explained the adjust2020. The family lives in Chipman. Staff prepared families for the ments via email. “Traditional graduation ceremonies adjustments by not only communicating clear instructions in a letter home, and banquets were cancelled throughout the Division. The alternate graduabut also by an instructional video. “The video helped to reassure the tion programs put in place at high kids to how things were going to go,” schools included only select teachers said Ilyssa’s step-mom Jodie Derksen. and school staff, graduates and a small “It made sense. There won’t be 600 group of the graduates’ invited guests chairs in the gym, there will be six. so that the restrictions on indoor gathThey are comfy chairs though, not hard erings could be observed. It’s worth plastic. They really did the best with noting that even EIPS’ publicly elected what they had. Some schools didn’t do school trustees declined participation so that the maximum number of gradanything.” Although Derksen was understand- uates’ guests could attend,” they said.
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Lamont High 2020 grad 18 yr old Ilyssa Thrower stands near her grad photo as she prepares to enter the high school and take part in her time-slotted graduation ceremony. Thrower is one of the 50 graduates at Lamont High who experienced adjusted graduation ceremonies this year in light of the COVID 19 pandemic.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Rurals don’t want to see any policing defunded BY JOHN MATHER Don’t expect any rural crime watches to jump on the bandwagon of defunding policing services. Several movements have sprung up to either defund or completely disband police services in various North American jurisdictions in the wake of the George Floyd death at the hands of police in the U.S. “Personally we haven’t had a rural crime watch meeting since this began but defunding policing wouldn’t be a good situation in the rural areas,” said Al Ropchan of the AndrewWillingdon-St. Michael Rural Crime Watch Association. He said he hadn’t heard of any move to defund RCMP while
speaking with local police detachments in this area and believes the defunding movements are all based more in areas where there is urban policing. “If it happened it would affect us, no doubt,” he said. “If they reduced funding it would affect where the remaining funding goes and that could affect the number of boots on the ground which we are short of anyway.” He said everything about policing had been pretty quiet since the Covid crisis started. “We haven’t even been able to have our annual meeting,” he said. “I hope things open up soon because it’s important we know what our members are thinking.” As a director of the
Alberta Rural Crime Watch Associations he said that board had been holding some conference calls, but there had been no talk yet of what could happen should RCMP funding be cut back. In December, the province announced it would be committing $286 million over five years to add 300 RCMP officers to help combat the rise in rural crime across the province. In Lamont, the County did make a payment for the additional rural policing program in this year’s budget, but according to County Manager Stephen Hill no information on how the program will be administered bas been delivered to the municipality. “I really think any comment on defunding
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Family’s cycling day trip marks Father’s Day BY JANA SEMENIUK An Edmonton family, searching for an open park to enjoy a Father’s Day picnic, travelled 50 km on their bikes to and from Elk Island to enjoy a Father’s Day in Lamont picnicking, at Hillside Park. “Most of the parks were closed, so we were happy we stumbled on this park in Lamont,” said family patriarch Marvin Soderberg, 62. “It’s beautiful and the people here have been so friendly.” Learning to ride a bike growing up became more than a right of passage for members of the Soderberg family; it became a way of life. Soderberg said he and his family, which includes his wife Valerie, plus daughters Jennifer, 33, Nicole, 28 Allana,30, and son Michael, 31, were biking together as soon as the children were old enough to ride. “We’ve always been riding a bike,” said Marvin with a smile. Marvin’s oldest daughter, Jennifer, remembers riding 50 miles with her father going home from a campground when she had barely begun school. “I was in kindergarten,” said Jennifer. “Riding that long was hard, but I did it.” Over the years, the Soderberg family has made cycle tours a part of their life, packing tents and supplies to camp along the way. Marvin added that the longest trip he ever took was to Alaska with daughter Jennifer when she was 19 years old. They travelled 4,000 km on a tandem bike. “That trip took eight weeks to the day,” he said. “We rode from Edmonton to Whitehorse, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Whittier,
took a ferry to Prince Rupert then caught the train from there to Jasper where we got picked up.” Marvin attributes his love of cycling to time spent growing up in Calgary as a child. “When I was a kid growing up in Calgary, I had a bike and it was my independence. When I ride my bike, I feel my independence coming back. I feel really lucky that I like to ride so much. People think its hard work and not much fun but most of the time its joyful. Sometimes it’s not joyful, like when I’m hungry or tired, then I feel good when I’m done,” he said. Marvin has six different bicycles in his garage including one with studded tires for riding in the winter. Although he owns a car, Marvin admits that a tank of gas will last him a month and a half. He also feels lucky he was able to share his love of cycling with his family. “In hindsight it’s how we got around and it gave me a chance to spend time with them (my family) to ride with them to where they were going. I rode with Jen to playschool when she was four,” he said. “When we were first married and the kids were growing up, we cycled more and more. Anyone can do it. You don’t have to be a super athlete.” Today, Marvin’s wife, Valerie, is not able to participate as often as she once did. She was diagnosed with metastasized breast cancer in January of last year. “The cancer has gone into her liver and her bones,” said Marvin. “ She has a good attitude and enjoys every day that she can.”
The Soderberg family travelled 50 km by bicycle to enjoy a father's day picnic at Hillside Park in Lamont on June 21. (L-R) Nick (boyfriend to Jennifer) Jennifer, Marvin, Allana, Mike (boyfriend to Allana), Nicole, Adam (Fiance to Nicole) and Michael.
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Opinion COMMENTARY
Canada’s golden goose wants a Fair Deal The results of last week’s Fair Deal Panel report confirmed to Albertans what we have already known for decades: We’re getting screwed in Confederation. Alberta’s continuous payments through equalization and other federal programs have resulted in our province sharing $661 billion more with the Federal Government than the pittance we have received back since the sharing program’s inception in 1961. That’s $11.2 billion per year that the fourth largest province with only 12 percent of the Canadian population has been paying on average annually (not including inflation). Quebec, the province least economically friendly to historically generous Alberta, has received over $200 billion. Alberta’s debt, including Covid relief, will likely be well over $100 billion at present. If it weren’t for our history of federal payments, we could completely pay off our debt and still have over one-half trillion dollars in the bank (not including interest). The Fair Deal Panel will be having a referendum on equalization in the future as well as reviewing the following; Alberta having its own pension plan rather than paying an unproportionate amount to the federal CPP; forming our own provincial police force rather than employ the costly federal RCMP; eliminating trade barriers between provinces to improve relations and keep more money in Canada; and controlling Alberta’s own immigration numbers. Premier Kenney has said unequivocally that he doesn’t believe in Alberta separation yet in the past year the number of Albertans in favour of separation has grown from 25 percent to 33 percent. If it continues to grow, it is something he will be forced to consider. There are still millions of citizens and dozens of politicians in Canada who call the natural resources which have produced the billions we have shared, “dirty.” They plan to continue to do anything in their powers to block pipelines and ban oil tankers despite hypocritically taking equalization money from Alberta yearly. Unfortunately it has taken a federal government which has decided to try to kill Alberta’s Golden Goose rather than harvest its golden eggs, before we began taking action. Now that we are, we can only hope it doesn’t move at normal glacial government speeds. In any case this is a wonderful start for Alberta. If you would like to let the Premier know you support a referendum on equalization email him: premier@gov.ab.ca and remember we can’t just force a referendum - we have to win the referendum in Alberta.
Great time to donate blood Canadian Blood Services is reminding us all that through the Covid 19 outbreak it is important to make sure to continue to donate blood. One of the main risks during such a crisis is shortages of blood. As restrictions ease on the pandemic, it might be a good time to check to see how you can help fill up the blood bank. Face masks are required for safety reasons and if you don’t bring your own, a mask will be supplied to you. As well, there will be a temperature check for all donors. Please help if you can. Kerry Anderson
What is truth? BY JOHN MATHER Several decades ago, three journalist friends gathered for an annual summer solstice party north of Westlock. During the course of the evening into wee hours, discussion eventually centred around, ‘what is truth?’ While we see don’t see each other as often as we would like to these days, when we do gather, eventually the ‘what is truth?’ speech is brought up. We’re still seeking the answer to that question. And as the summer solstice has just passed, it gave me a chance to again reflect on ‘What is Truth?’ In this day and age especially in 2020, it’s important to know what is truth. But who is telling the truth? As a parent when we pass on our sage advice to our children we are telling them the truth … as we know it. We diligently try to prepare the next generation for the world in front of them knowing full well there are others pushing and pulling them in all directions with their versions of the truth. Let’s start with the action figure hero on television or at the movies. Really… can he endure getting shot several times, endure severe beatings and then pop up to subdue the bad guys and take home the best girl by the end of the show? Not likely! It’s celluloid (or digital today) falsehoods.
When we go and buy a drive-through coffee… which is the best? The marketers will tell us it’s their brand Starbucks… or Tim Hortons… or McDonalds. But who are we to believe? They tell us they’ve used environmentally sourced beans… picked by the best experts. after rigorous testing to ensure “it meets our critical tastes.” But after sampling we’ll take the one which tastes the best to us! In this case we let our taste buds determine what is truth. Our Prime Minister makes a daily trip out of his “cottage” (Is it really a cottage?) to tell us how our country is battling the pandemic and how he’s going to spend more money to ensure the minimum impact on Canadian lives. Is this the truth? I’m sure he believes at least part of what he’s pitching. But he never tells the downside of this pandemic. The debt being incurred... the businesses going bankrupt... the family suddenly living in despair because they don’t know what the future holds. It's others who tell that side of the story. The Conservatives are holding a leadership campaign of some sort. Four candidates tell us how they will fix the country and do a much better job than the Liberals or the NDP. Is that the truth? Absolutely not. They tell
you what they want you to hear to win votes. It’s called their agenda! Look at the mainstream media these days. They all have an agenda to present to you the news in a manner determined by them, to paint the truth as they see it. Should you believe them? Well, you can, but just don’t expect to get the pure truth. Social media has really distorted the truth. Socalled news rags such as the Rebel or Press Progress representing the right and left of the political spectrum tell you what their version of the truth is. There’s an old saying “where there’s smoke there’s fire” and in all communications these days there are elements of both. Unfortunately it up to each of us as individual to sort out the truth from all the dressing around it. Many media outlets now use “fact checkers” to determine if their own stories are lies or not. Think of the truth as a piece of fine china that sank with the Titanic. When you first see it, it’s encrusted with barnacles and debris and that has to be removed before you get the truth. At every level of politics and interaction with politicians you see this subterfuge in action. Even with members of the public. Continued on Page 5
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FROM WHERE I SIT: Tell me what to do
BY HAZEL ANAKA If you’re feeling confused these days join the club. Cast your mind waaay back to March. We were such innocents back then. I remember writing in this space that I suspected authorities were cajoling us along with promises of tiny little isolation periods of a week or two…until we would wake up and realize those soothing reassurances had morphed into months. Partly, it was because no one knew what was really happening; partly to buy our social acceptance (maybe compliance is more accurate.) In that regard, not much has changed. The vacillating beliefs and advice from global, Canadian, provincial experts could give anyone whiplash. Now, I’m waiting to see if mask wearing becomes mandatory, especially since a group of doctors have studied over a hundred studies
Commentary: What is Truth Continued from Page 4 Politicians at all levels have mastered the art of no answer answers. To the voter it’s very frustrating. Yet the public can come to meetings and state “so called facts” or write anonymous letters with accusations based on what? With no name on a letter there’s no credibility. The population today has more education and more knowledge than any previous generation. It asks questions and expects proper answers. And we aren’t getting them anymore. But the public should also seek information from vari-
that found that doing so does make a statistical difference in the spread of Covid-19. Voluntary compliance rates seem pathetic. Then, we have the mixed messages. Stay home and isolate we’re told. Then George Floyd gets murdered by the police and millions around the world attend large protest gatherings. Then our illustrious Prime Minister joins the kneeling crowds for his latest woke photo op. It’s not that long ago pundits wondered if he’d recover from his black face scandal. Luckily, most of the protesters in Edmonton wore masks and so far, fingers crossed there have been no cases linked to the mass gatherings. [And for the record, I empathize with the anger, hurt, outrage, frustration that black and other marginalized people are feeling and that we’re seeing bubble over. I, for one, hope that this finally causes many eyes to open and real change to happen. And for anyone making the ‘few bad apples’ excuse or denying systemic racism, don’t bother. It seems the pendulum has to swing to these extremes to get our collective attention and penetrate the barrier of denial and innocence many of us claim. I know overtly racist people. I’ve heard the ous sources to make sure they themselves are better informed. That Facebook gossip page is probably just that - gossip. No matter who states it’s “informed.” In sequence with this pandemic, not because of but in parallel, people are more frustrated about the world around us. Are we racists or not, should we support this group or that and why? We’re asking more and more questions, but the
slurs and name calling of indigenous, blacks, Jews, east Indians, Asians, women all my life. And while there likely isn’t an ethnicity on the planet that hasn’t suffered mistreatment at some point in history, acknowledgment and atonement for it by others, is what every single person of that group wants. Ukrainians fought long and hard to have the Holodomor (famine) and the Internment Operations in Canada acknowledged. People wanted restitution and public places to mark the horror so no one would ever forget it (think Cave and Basin in Banff or the Holodomor monument in downtown Edmonton). Getting into comparisons of the relative length, depth, scope, damage one group suffered versus another is pointless. Acknowledging your pain doesn’t make mine less real. If anything, it should bring us together. So, let’s just get on with it. Fix the shit that need fixing once and for all.] Back to my original point of mixed messages. As the reopening of society sputters along, should I be staying home or should I be getting out there to shop and eat? I talk myself out of leaving the house and question how urgent my need. The odd time I did go
only truth we get from the sources is the truth coloured by the agendas of those organizations. In journalism there’s a rule that every fact has to be verified by three independent sources before it can be accepted as a truthful fact. Now more than ever we have to, as a society, be more diligent when we do our fact checking, as we try to arrive at, ‘What is Truth.’
shopping, I made a detailed list of what I wanted and where it was. Between the mask donning, hand sanitizing in my car and stores, and floor arrows directing traffic, one can’t afford to be disorganized. The good old days of touching before buying, crisscrossing a store, backtracking, turning on a dime, knowing there were bathrooms available for our convenience are long gone. I find myself delaying purchases or deciding I can make do without. That may be saving me a lot of money
and exposure to danger, but it surely isn’t helping businesses recover. That’s why I’m feeling so conflicted. The other day, I heard about the new normal for clothes shopping, at least in some stores. Depending on store policy and/or if they are going out of business, you might find a ‘no tryons, no returns’ policy. In another store that was allowing try-ons, the number of fitting rooms was halved. Every item not being purchased had to be separated for 24-48 hours before being
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Mayor Hauch fights on for Bruderheim stop signs despite objections BY JANA SEMENIUK After a failed vote in early March by Bruderheim town council to have two yield signs replaced with stop signs at the intersection of 50 avenue and 50 street in Bruderheim, Mayor Karl Hauch is attempting, once again, to bring the issue of installing stop signs forward. This time, he is hoping for success in proposing a four-way stop verses a two-way. “Our residents have been asking the town to do something about this
intersection and to try to control the traffic,” said Hauch during the June 17 council meeting. Hauch cites that at least two serious accidents on account of the uncontrolled intersection have contributed to the concern from residents. Opposition from council members, during a previous meeting, stemmed from evidence lacking on the necessity of the stop signs as well as the potential liabilities. A traffic analysis, completed by Alberta Transportation, concluded that stop signs were
not warranted at that intersection. “This investigation was done by the traffic analyst and the traffic engineer and the RCMP with Alberta Transportation and they all say it (stop signs) was not warranted,” said Bruderheim chief administrative officer Patty Podoborozny. “The investigation was very
thorough.” Additionally, councillor Dan Skousbal was concerned that installing stop signs against recommendations would put the town at risk with a liability. “If someone came to a complete stop and got rear-ended the town might be responsible if we installed stop signs against professional rec-
er traffic study. She would inquire if the previous traffic study could be used to recommend for or against replacing the yield signs with a four-way stop. Podoborozny concluded that once she has the information she will bring it back to council who can then decide if another vote is needed.
ommendations,” he said. Councillor Pat Lee had reservations about moving forward with the inquisition at all. “This seems like a waste of time really,” said Lee. “If a two-way wouldn’t be a go why would a four-way?” Podoborozny added that as the current town budget did not have room for funding anoth-
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BIDDING IS NOW OPEN & STARTS CLOSING SAT., JULY 4TH - 10:00 A.M. FOR CHES & SHIRLEY FLASHA BOYLE, AB PH: 780-689-2349
From Boyle 11 km SW on Hwy 63 to Twp Rd 644 & East 400 Yds OR 18 km N of Newbrook VIEWING JUNE 27 - JULY 3 FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM JD 2140 Dies Tractor; c/w Loader; 3 pth ● 2009 PRINCECRAFT 164 FISHING BOAT; 75 hp Merc ● 1985 Edson OPEN BOW BOAT; V6; Very Nice ● 2014 ARTIC CAT F5-550 Skidoo ● 2000 Westwind 25’ Fifth Whl HOLIDAY Trailer; EXTRA NICE ● FK 3 pt - 7’ Rototiller ● FK 7’ Finishing Mower ● Buhler 7’ Back Blade ● Honda 3000 Gen Set & MUCH MORE THE FLASHA’S ARE COVERING THE 5% INTERNET FEE
BIDDING OPENS JUNE 26TH & STARTS CLOSING MON., JULY 6TH - 10:00 A.M. SYLVAIN & CRYSTAL CARRIER - PH: 780-690-0756 (Sylvain) OR 690-0021 (Brandon) From Hwy 36/55 Junction South of Lac La Biche, 5 km East, 3 km North on RR 132A, 5.7 km East on Elinor Lake Road, then 2 km South on RR 125 (12461 Twp 651) REAL ESTATE - #1 (Min. Opening Bid $450,000) Approx. 152 acres c/w Older Approx. 1250 sq ft REDONE Ranch StyleBungalow ● 40’ x 100’ Part. Heated Log BARN ● Heated Pump House ● Shelters ● Out Buildings REAL ESTATE - #2 (Min. Opening Bid $100,000) Approx. 5 acres c/w Older Approx. 1000 sq. ft REAL ESTATE VIEWING JUNE 27TH & 28TH FROM NOON TO 7 PM Home c/w 3 Car Garage ● Fenced REALTOR - PAT OLCHOWY OF PROGRESSIVE MAXWELL REALITY PH: 780-699-9599 VIEWING JUNE 27TH - JULY 4TH FROM NOON TO 7 PM
EQUIPMENT SELLS UNRESERVED
CHALLENGER MT 555B FWA Tractor c/w Loader; 3706 hrs ● Versatile 15’ BREAKING DISC; One Owner ● Hesston 956 Baler; $5000 Work Order ● Massey 1372 DISCBINE; One Owner ● Massey 12 Whl RAKE; One Owner ● Panels ● Wind Breaks ● Feeders ● 4 Shelters ● Tuff Crowding Tub & Maternity Pen ● Highline 7000 Bale Pro ● JD 700 Mix Mill ● 17’ Land Roller ● 200 Hay Bales ● Quads AND MUCH MORE
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UNRESERVED 1991 VERS 876; 2434 hrs ● CASE 2590; 6071 hrs ● 1998 FLEXICOIL 39’ Dble Shoot AIR DRILL & 2008 - 3350 Tank ● JD 1610 - 35’ CHISSEL PLOW ● Kello 210 - 14’ BREAKING DISC ● Flexicoil 70’ HEAVY HARROWS ● Flexicoil 80’ SPRAYER ● Case IH 2188 Combine; 2051 hrs ● Case 1010 - 25’ Header ● JD 7720 TITAN II; 2235 hrs ● 1980 & 1979 CHEV 70 S/A c/w B&Hoists ● IH 4000 & 5000 SWATHERS; 19.5’ ● 1989 Dodge 1/2 Ton 4x4 ● Bins ● Augers ● Good Selection of TOOLS, MISC & Antiques DUE TO THIS PANDEMIC WE RECOMMEND THAT CHILDREN DO NOT ATTEND THE AUCTION
TIMED ONLINE AUCTION - BIDDING STARTS CLOSING TUES., JULY 28TH - 10:00 A.M. SMALL FARM AUCTION - CHERHILL, AB
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 7
$500,000 for Lamont MSI funding will pay for most of 51 street
BY JANA SEMENIUK The town of Lamont received assistance from the Alberta provincial government recently by way of funding which totalled nearly $500,000 from the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI). The funds were broken up into two categories with $66,000 allocated to town operations while the remainder was targeted for infrastructure. The MSI is a funding program that supports municipalities with growth and sustainability needs by investing in
their communities. This program has been in place since 2007 “The MSI Operating funds are used for general operations. The Capital funds are put towards the 2020 Capital Works Project on 51 Street and patching program,” said Lamont chief administrative officer Christine Beveridge. The 51 Street project in Lamont, which will repair the watermain, sidewalk and road, is underway with a completion date of July 25 (weather permitting) at a total cost of just over $600,000.
POKER RALLY STOP AT
A trio of classic cars sit alongside the main street of Mundare, June 20, as the owners pick up their cards as part of the Eastbound and Down poker car rally that passed through Mundare. Participants in the day-long event travelled from Camrose to Derwent stopping to try and gather the best poker hand in various communities along the way.
CLASS OF 2020 LAMONT HIGH
MUNDARE A group of people line up to receive their cards and purchase raffle entries during the Mundare stop of the Eastbound and Down poker car rally. Participants cruised through Tofield, Holden, Mundare, Vegreville, Mannville and finished in Derwent. More than 100 vehicles were in the day long event.
GRADUATION SCHOOL
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
MAX FARRELL
Lamont High School would also like to extend a special congratulations to Max Farrell on his Graduation. We would like to sincerely apologize for the oversight as Max was to be included in last week's Graduation Announcement and we wish him all the best in the future!
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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 9
EINP openings continue BY JOHN MATHER As the pandemic swirling around us eases, Elk Island National Park is slowly opening more services to the general public. Starting this week, campers will be able to stay at the Astotin Lake Campground. Visitors will have access to the entrance gate kiosks, the full Astotin Lake Recreation
area including playgrounds, picnic shelters, washrooms, and most of the trails in the area, according to information issued by the park authorities. Beginning June 26, the actual campground will be open to guests including access to shower facilities. Park officials still point out the camping experience will be different
from other years. Camping will be limited to visitors with existing reservations only and all campers are encouraged to check the Elk Island National Park website for information and services available. Various events, group and interpretive activities are still suspended until further notice. Parks Canada is asking Canadians to be cautious
and conservative when they visit Elk Island National Park and to respect any closures that are in place. Anyone participating in recreational activities should be extra cautious to avoid injury and/or getting lost to help minimize the demands placed on search and rescue teams and on the health care system.
PLUMBING
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A small gopher peeks out from his home in the ground in Lamont County.
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(Div of Stadnick Contracting (2011) Ltd.)
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10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Plants stolen from Lamont seniors home On the night of June 19, someone, ripped the allium-proliferum perennial & six white onions completely out of the ground at Heritage Court seniors housing in Lamont. Allium-Proliferum is a common name known as an Egyptian Onion or Walking Onion. It was not even ready to harvest as the tops are the onion, not the root, and the root is very bitter, reported a senior. “Our Egyptian was just a baby, not even fully established yet. It is very sad as all they had to do was wait for the tops to come in and they could have had their own perennial plant. The 6 white onions were not even ready either.” Who would steal plants out of a flower bed in a senior's complexes?, residents ask. “Sad, very very sad.”
ROADSIDE SPRAYING PROGRAM
Children take advantage of a sunny day at the Cosmic Skate Park in Bruderheim on Jun. 21.
A couple look over the offerings during a yard sale put on by George Keddie of Andrew, June 20. Keddie, a member of the Chipman Car Crafters, had a variety of old car parts for sale, but had placed blue lines along his driveway to make sure proper social distancing was maintained.
Emcon Services Inc. will start a ROADSIDE SPRAYING PROGRAM along Provincial Highways as required to control the spread of weeds and brush starting in June through to September in North central Alberta in and around the following areas: Camrose County No. 22 Flagstaff County Beaver County Municipal District of Wainwright No.61 County of Vermilion River County of Minburn No.27 County of Two Hills No.21 Lamont County Strathcona County Landowners who do not want the ditches adjacent to their property sprayed may be granted an annual “No Spray Agreement” stating that they accept responsibility for control of weeds and brush in the ditch along their property. For more information, or to complete a “No Spray Agreement” please call 780-449-0502 or contact your nearest Emcon Location.
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Viking Historical Meeting Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at Mike and Kyla Lawes’ farm. Everyone Welcome!
Viking Minor Hockey Annual General Meeting & Registration Wednesday, July 8 at 7p.m. in the Carena Lobby Fee increases, but receive $100 early registration discount on or before AGM night. 27/28p ______________________ FOR FOR RENT RENT
Purebred yearling and 2 yr old Red & Black Angus bulls for sale. Call 780-986-9088 27/29p _____________________
Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087
Roy's Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Call 780-662-0146 or 780-232-3097. ______________________ Shane’s Stucco & Drywall Service Shane Hollar Stucco (Traditional & Acrylic), Drywall, Stone, Textured Ceilings, Tile and Spray Painting 780-336-4832 shanes.stucco@ gmail.com
27c ______________________ Bruce Cemetery Day Monday, June 29 at 1 p.m. Meeting to follow. Everyone welcome! Social Distancing Practices will be in Effect.
1993 Oldsmobile “98 Regency Elite Sedan” 3800 V6, LOADED. Only 57,000 Miles. $10, 500.00. 780-998-9117. LL24/27p
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27p _____________________ Mission to Many curb-side Bottle Drive - Wednesday June 24th and Thursday June 25th. Please drop bottles off at the trailer in GVLC parking lot any time before 8pm on June 25th. No door-to-door canvassing, pickup by pre-arrangement only. If you are unable to drop off your bottles please call or text Sandy at 780-336-1022 to arrange pickup. Drop off at 5327 56 Ave., Viking.
Hans On Massage Therapy in Viking is now open again. Please call 780-336-2548 for your appointment.
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Bruderheim 3 Bedroom Townhouse - available immediately. Rent $495, DD $495. Call Ron @ 780467-8305 LL27p ______________________ Bruderheim 2 Bedroom Townhouse - available immediately. Rent $405, DD $405. Call Ron @ 780467-8305 LL27p ______________________ LAND RENT LANDFOR FOR RENT Pasture for rent. Call 780663-2468. TM26/27p
REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE Restaurant for Sale in Sedgewick 9,000 sq. ft. building, plus 3 lots 25x100. Dining room plus lounge, 140 seats plus opportunity for additional living space! Call 780-384-3600. Serious inquiries only! tfnp ______________________ SERVICES SERVICES Machining, pins & bushing, keyways, welding aluminum, stainless steel, light sandblasting, sheet metal work, and small skidsteer jobs. Phone 780-499-2017 or email: rj_lee@live.ca. _____________________ Handyman/Carpenter for hire. Over 25 years of experience. References available upon request. Call: 780-919-9340. TM22/30p
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TMtfn _____________________ Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 tfnc
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 11
THANK YOU! Beaver District 4H clubs would like to take the time to thank our buyers for the 2019/2020 4H year. This year presented a new challenge for us with the restrictions in place due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. We deeply appreciate the support of community individuals and businesses that stepped forward to purchase our 4H steers through private treaty. The response was phenomenal and somewhat overwhelming! We are also grateful to those individuals, community groups and businesses that provided donations, grants and sponsorships throughout the year. Members of the Holden, Viking and Tofield 4H Clubs wish to extend their most heartfelt “Thank You” and hope to see you at our Beaver District Show and Sale in 2021!
2020 Beaver District Buyers Holden D2 Electric, Troy Giebelhaus, Doug & Lisa Wakaruk, Norm & Nancy Dietterle, Clay Cartier, John & Arlene Sokoluk, Lutz Land and Cattle, JCR Farms, Matt & Monique Boscovich, Ryan & Jacquie Brugleman, Crop Management Network (Holden), Fred & Carolyn Kiist, Amanuel Webeshet & Pam Kiist, Glen & Pat Rabby, Mike & Bernice Komarnisky, 7Z Farms Inc, Ed Wrzesien, Sherise & Gerry Golka.
Viking Wanda Law, Loren & Wendy Chomik, Hank & Vicki Field, Trevor & Ashley Campbell, Black Dog Outfitters, Will Roeleveld, Pam Dancek, Reid and Britni Labreche, Greg and Linda Potvin, Leif and Paula Erickson, David, Chelsea and Chandra Sarafinchan, Kittle Seed Farm, Ritchie Agencies, Richard and Cindy Lefsrud, Lefsrud Seed and Processors Ltd., Loves Meats Vegreville, Gordon and Maarit Otto, Ryan Storbakken, Candice Harris, Rick Pipella, Candice Boger, Ana Bernadeto, Robyn O'Niel, Lorne Haugen, Ron Atzinger.
Tofield M7M Thermal Barriers, Dave Sears, Mark & Nova Fritz, Bob & Maryann Nolan, JSL Innovations, Ben & Allora Hulley, Dave & Loriann Christopher, Shawna & Neil Ellis, Rob Harper, Allen Colp, Amanda & Morgan Christopher, Marty & Bill Saunderson, Tom & Anita Bell, Gary & Betty Lazar, Dan DeDois, Randy Crocker, Symen & Hennie Bosma.
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR LEADERS, PARENTS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF 4-H THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
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12 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 24, 2020