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Local infrastructure projects approved MLA praises critical road improvements Michelle Pinon Editor

Alberta’s Finance Minister Joe Ceci handed down the 2017 budget on Thursday, March 16.

“We’re committed to stimulating the economy, keeping people working and upgrading or expanding existing infrastructure,” stated Ceci, outlining $29.5 billion worth of projects to be completed over the next four years.

Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood stated in a

news release, “Our government continues to put Albertans first and invest in these critical road improvement projects, which are long overdue.

As our economy recovers, we will keep a steady hand and continue to make lives better for Albertans.”

As part of Budget 2017, Littlewood said more than $10 million in funding will be to twin the Highway 15 bridge over the North Saskatchewan River. “This has long been a bottleneck in the area, contributing to rush

hour traffic snarls and traffic safety concerns.“I have been pushing for this ever since I was elected, and I’m so happy our government has paid attention to the needs of our great constituency. This will put the people to work in Fort Saskatchewan during construction and will boost the local economy and make driving safer when it’s completed.”

Local municipal leaders have long advocated twinning of Highway 15 east of Fort Saskatchewan to

Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood Lamont, but have not been successful to date.

Littlewood said, “Traffic

volumes exceeded those intended for Highway 15, 20 years ago.”

Littlewood said, “The budget also contains over $15 million to realign Highway 834 near Tofield so the town is no longer impacted by highway traffic flowing through their neighbourhoods.”

There will also be several repaving projects in the area with five kilometres of repaving between Edmonton east of the corporate limit and Fort Saskatchewan as well as the watercourse

culvert on Highway 15 four kilometres northwest of Chipman, Secondary Highway 831 between south of Lamont and Highway 15 (five kms of repaving), between Highway 15 and north of Highway 15 (one kilometre), and two kilometres of repaving Highway 626 between Highway 834 north and Highway 834 south.

Littlewood proudly said these projects are making life better in Fort Saskatchewan and Vegreville

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What do leprechauns and firefighters have in common? They were both central figures in the 2017 edition of the Lamont Ladies Curling Bonspiel on Saturday, March 18. A total of 18 teams participated in the event and helped raise awareness and funds for the Lamont Fire Department and the Lamont County Food Bank.

2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 21, 2017

EIk Island Public Schools vote to close Ministik School KERRY ANDERSON After a couple of public hearings and well organized opposition by protesting parents, Elk Island Public Schools did what it decided in the first place and stuck to its plan to close Ministik School, 25 km west of Tofield on Highway 14.

Parent Pauline Gurnett said that now it is up to the Minister of Education to approve the decision. “We wait in anticipation of his decision.

“The board meeting was very frustrating to be a part of,” she added.

“The misinformation that was presented to the trustees was appalling.

We, informed parents and community members, were not allowed to be part of their questions and discussions. It was so hard to sit in silence as misinformation was being presented by the

superintendent and administration.”

On March 16, the Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Board of Trustees voted in favour of closing Ministik School as of June 30. 2017. In addition, a second motion was passed to re-designate Ministik School students, including those registered for kindergarten, to Fultonvale Elementary Junior High for the 2017–2018 school year.

Fultonvale School is also a rural school located north of Highway 14 and Township Road 520 at Range Road 224. The new school is 17 km farther north west of Ministik School, 41 km northwest of Tofield, but only 16 km south east of Sherwood Park.

According to EIPS Board the decision was made due to: • budget funding

allocations and fiduciary responsibilities • the overall condition of the facility • costs required to both maintain and operate the facility • the proximity of a school within 16 kilometres and capacity to accommodate additional students • long-term capital plans • programming available throughout the Division The board carefully reviewed a significant body of data submitted

by EIPS administration and feedback provided by the community before tendering its decision.

Information regarding the Ministik School closure process including information about the school, reports, transcripts from the public meetings, question-andanswer documents and

the Division’s three-year and 10-year capital plans can be found at www.eips.ca.

“Ministik is a fantastic school,” said Gurnett. “If they close our school that was full and thriv-

ing - any small school can be shut down.”

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Lamont Elementary girls squad bring home gold from basketball tournament

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Lamont Elementary School Boys and Girls basketball teams participated in the Ted Tchir Invitational Basketball tournament at Rudolph Henning School in Fort Saskatchewan on Saturday, March 1.

The tournament was a 3 on 3 Basketball game. In a 3 on 3 game, each line consists of 3 people instead of the usual 5. Each game has four periods that consist of 2 ½ minutes. It is a quicker game and each player has to work harder and run faster.

The Lamont girls’ team was made up of nine players and they played against three other Fort Saskatchewan teams. In the finals, our girls team

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The boys’ team had five players and played in the final against Win Ferguson Elementary, unfortunately losing, but still coming home with the second place silver medal.

Since the middle of February Grade 5 and 6 students have been practicing basketball at recess and lunch and have played basketball games against Bruderheim Elementary School.

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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Opinion Kenney ‘humbled’ by huge demonstration of support Jason Kenney garnered 1,113 votes out of a possible 1,476 votes at the Alberta PC leadership convention this past weekend at the Telus Convention Centre in Red Deer. The closest runner up was Richard Starke who garnered 323 votes. Byron Nelson came in third with 40 votes.

The results reminded me of the last provincial election when the NDP won by a landslide. At that time voters lost faith in the PC Party, and the party was never able to regain its position or popularity after holding power for 44 years.

It’s a good thing I’m not a betting person, because I was thinking the PC leadership race would be close between Kenney and Starke. Then again, I didn’t think Donald Trump would become the President of the United States.

Having been successful in uniting the PC Party, the next step will be uniting the PCs and Wildrose.

While Wildrose members may not have voted yet on their party’s future, Kenney and Wildrose Leader Brian Jean, will be discussing the possible merger and moving forward together on the same electoral path.

“Conservatives old and new want us to pursue the path of reuniting the conservative movement. It wasn’t too long ago that members of the Fort SaskatchewanVegreville Wildrose Constituency Association were meeting to discuss what the difference is between the Wildrose and PC Parties. W h i l e

Wildrose members sort through those points, Kenney has already laid out his road map to the 2019 provincial election.

“This is not a project to unite the right, that’s too narrow,” said Kenney, instead wanting a broader coalition of voters mirroring former Alberta Premiers Peter Lougheed and Ralph Klein.

According to news reports, once negotiating teams are selected, Kenney hopes their decisions will be presented to members this summer with a referendum occurring in constituency associations throughout the province this fall.

If both parties agree to merge, Kenney would like to have a founding convention to draft a party constitution this November.

Kenney also told reporters he has no intention of seeking a seat in the Alberta Legislature in the near future, and will continue to work towards his unity mandate. As to whether or not members of the Wildrose vote to unite, that is left to be decided. From the outside looking in, the will to defeat the reigning NDPs will likely carry more weight, than heading off in separate directions.

With two years left to go before another provincial election has to be called, there will be plenty of maneouvering as well as twists and turns to navigate on all sides of the political equation.

Interesting times indeed.

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From Where I Sit: Nuggets of Time

By Hazel Anaka Yesterday, over lunch the subject of retreats came up and reminded me of something that happened in January.

Here goes‌.The house was once again silent and I am happy. I couldn’t have said that just an hour ago, well, at least not the silent part. Since about noon Saturday we’d been babysitting our two-year-old grandson, Kade. Seven-yearold Grady was participating in a two-day hockey tournament in beautiful downtown St. Paul.

With our son, Greg spending weeks at a time in Denver ensuring the

success of a new business, parenting two young boys has gotten more complicated for Carrie. This was the least we could do to ensure this mother-son trip and hockey team bonding experience was as worry-free as it could be.

Kade was dropped off later than planned because he’d spent most of the night puking.

Though he didn’t have any overt symptoms of well, anything, he wasn’t himself either. He fell asleep at 5:30 on Saturday and didn’t wake up until about fourteen hours later.

When he woke he was lethargic and quiet. He was pathetic. After a preventive dose of Tylenol, he slept for another couple hours. In mid-afternoon he slept again.

When he wasn’t sleeping he ran and laughed and played.

He did demand our vigilance to keep him out of harm’s way: falls, scalding, elec-

trocution, poisoning, starvation, and dehydration to name some.

Let’s be clear, we love both boys and want to be part of their lives, both for our benefit and theirs. However, it is a relief when they leave. I gather the toys strewn hither and yon. I store away the extra bedding until next time. Then I relish the silence and return to our kid-free routine.

But that week was unique. Normally, when Roy has a conference to attend, I tag along. Most of the time I can just as easily work in a hotel room as from home.

Sometimes, I schedule meetings or personal appointments.

That week I chose to stay home. I was nursing a chest wall injury from prolonged vigorous coughing. I’m told this pain rivals that of broken ribs and I believe it. It was also miserably cold.

Roy was no sooner out of the driveway when, without any forethought

or prep, I decided to do an impromptu at-home retreat. I wasn’t off to an auspicious start though, watching the Trump press conference and some post-event analysis. I mourned the lost hours and days I’d spent watching the campaign, election, and subsequent gong show. I was so repulsed and disgusted I turned the TV off.

In the next thirty-one hours of silence, I read and journaled. I dug out my watercolours and painted. I listened and heard my own thoughts.

I meditated. I ate and slept when I wanted to.

It was soul restoring. It was a gift of time and kindness.

I know not everyone gets opportunities like this to pounce on. We all have obligations. Some of us have busy grandsons who need us. Yet, we owe it to ourselves to exploit found nuggets of time every chance we get. It makes it easier to rise to our noisy obligations, from where I sit.

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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Early Steps to Success creates opportunities in Lamont County SUBMITTED ARTICLE Do you have a child ages 0–6? Early Steps to Success wants to serve you!

Early Steps to Success is a coalition of local community members and professionals. They meet at least once every 2 month to discuss, create, and/or advocate for programs and resources for families with children ages 0–6 in Lamont County. Have you heard of them?

Looking ahead, 2017 is going to be an exciting

year for our coalition.

The coalition will be implementing what they hope to be a steady stream of events that continue in the coming years.

This will include a results sharing event for the next set of EDI data.

The province of Alberta has surveyed the children in all of Lamont County’s kindergarten classes.

The data is collected through the Early Development Instrument which is a survey used to screen the child’s

current development level in five domains including: physical health and well-being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and thinking skills and communication and general knowledge.

In 2014, when the last set of results were in, Early Steps offered a free dinner to all attendees, shared the results, then put on a Fred Penner concert! We anticipate a similar event being offered to Lamont County’s young families this coming year.

We will also be connecting with our municipalities to create awareness, another Parent Conference, a self-care event for parents and potentially a few individual Parent Cafes where parents can engage local professionals about their child’s individual development needs.

Looking back, in 2016, the coalition popped up a few times throughout the year. In partnership with Elk Island Public Schools, the coalition supported the local

kindergarten events, by providing Welcome to Kindergarten bags to every child that attended the kindergarten fair or open house at every Lamont County school.

Coalition members interacted with parents and children at tables where they had the opportunity to interact with each item in their bags, learning skills to take home and practice as they prepare for the coming school season.

These events served over 50 families in Lamont County. The

coalition will continue to partner with schools in 2017 for this important kindergarten preparation.

Building and opening the new indoor play centre was a major highlight for the Early Steps to Success coalition. It is the only unit of its’ kind within the county, and is housed in the St. Michael Recreation Centre.

The grand opening was put on during the Lamont County Open House in June of 2016.

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Lamont County holds special meeting Michelle Pinon Editor Lamont County council held a special meeting last Wednesday morning to discuss fire permits.

Chief Administrative Officer Robyn Singleton said the special meeting was at the request of Coun. Dan Warawa. “As you are aware, Coun.

Warawa contacted me wondering if the policy could be loosened, especially since we had some snow.�

Regional Fire Chief Dave Zayonce, who was in attendance, told members of council there wasn’t enough snow cover to make a difference. “I believe the risk is quite high,� stated Zayonce, who pointed out that with warmer temperatures forecast for the remainder of the week, melting would occur and soon they would be back in possibly the same position as last year.

While Zayonce said he could appreciate that some farmers would want to burn small piles of yard waste, he voiced his concern that any fire could spread. “I’m worried something bad will happen to put us in the same position as the Skaro fire. If you drive around you can see stubble visible in some areas.

The snow is melting quickly. I feel it is a risk, and I wouldn’t want to put it on council’s shoulders.�

Singleton said he didn’t know how many people were asking for fire permits, he stated that Coun. Warawa has had

two people want to burn yard waste.

Coun.

Malica asked if they could revisit the request in June. “As spring progresses we will get more moisture,� said Malica who said it would be better when the soil was moist and green grass was up to allow burning.

Coun. Roy Bryks said he didn’t understand why anyone would want to burn their rubbish and yard waste, and said that would lead to fire spreading to out buildings and homes.

Zayonce said the risk does not outweigh the benefits. “You would need a permit for that,� said Coun. Roy Anaka. “You can burn garbage in a burn barrell as long as you have a screen over top of it,� noted Coun.

Bryks. He said he thought that what council decided last week, not allowing fire permits, should stay in place.

Reeve Wayne Woldanski asked Zayonce if he had received any inquries as to fire permits, and Zayonce said he only had one. “Other than that, I haven’t fielded any other calls.�

Singleton told council they did not need another resolution, and to just accept the report as information. “Basically we’re not going to do anything. Our motion stands,� stated Woldanski.

Coun. Bryks said he felt it wasn’t fair to throw the issue back in Zayonce’s face and personally apologized to the regional fire chief.

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Mark & Melinda Fedyniak, Michelle & Monica Fedyniak (daughters), Colleen Malica, Gennine Bilodeau, LFSC Coach Brittany Forsyth, Billie Bilodeau (fellow skater) and laying across the arms is Mark & Melindaʟs daughter Maureen Fedyniak. This photo was taken in Medicine Hat where Maureen competed in the 2016 Alberta Winter Games representing the Northeast Region in Figure Skating.

Monsanto grant funding supports members of the Lamont Figure Skating Club Michelle Pinon Editor The Fedyniak family, who farm in the Star area, are always more than happy to be able to give back to the community.

With the assistance of Monsanto Canada Inc. they we’re able to donate $2,500 to the Lamont Figure Skating Club (LFSC). Mark Fedyniak said he thought it would be nice for the community and great opportunity to give back to the organization.

His 16-year-old daughter Maureen spent many years skating with the club, and spent this past season coaching the Kids Skate group. Maureen

earned her coaching certificate last August, and has thoroughly enjoyed her time teaching the youngsters who are three years of age and older.

Gennine Bilodeau, President of the LFSC said the grant will allow them to purchase some equipment to enhance the program the club offers in the community.

The club continues to grow in size, and Bilodeau says the funds are very beneficial and go a long way to assisting the organization.

Kelly Funke, Public Affairs Manager at Monsanto Canada, said that while a few thousand dollars might seem like a drop in the ocean, “What I’ve learned from

speaking with farmers and charities across Canada is that this can be a huge amount for some, or even just enough to push a fundraising project to meet its goal. And all because a farmer believed in the cause enough to take action.�

Funke went on to say that its Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities program received more than 500 entries this past year. A total of 66 charities and non-profits were selected to receive $2,500 grants from the Monsanto Fund.

Now in its fifth full year, the program has generated a wide variety of ideas from farmers on how local groups in their

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Lori Tarka, Past President of the Lamont Lions Club preented Lamont Health Care Centre Chief Executive Officer Harold James with a $2,000 cheque on Monday, March 13.The funds will go towards the purchase of a new handibus to take patients to and from medical appointments.

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Lamont Grads get creamed SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Fred Farrell had the distinct pleasure of creaming his older brother and graduation committee president Luke Farrell with cream pie during the fundraising activity on Pi Day last Wednesday.

Teachers Allan Hope, left, and Bryan Dussault, right, also targetted Farrell during the lunch time event.

Chipman Cutter Rally will resurrect tradition Michelle Pinon Editor

Members of the Chipman Agricultural Society are looking to resurrect a long forgotten tradition with the reintroduction of a Cutter Rally.

The event, slated for Saturday, March 25 will begin at 10 a.m. near the Chipman National Hall on main street. As Chipman Ag. Society President Scott Reid explains, “We’ll muster at 10 a.m. at the National Hall, start dealing the poker hands, get bundled up, and refill our coffees and hot chocolates before parading around town at 11 a.m.

Then we’ll head out into the countryside for a short ride.”

Reid went on to point out that if there isn’t enough snow for sleighs through the field then drivers will use wagons on the road instead. The other factor will be the temperature, and if it reaches minus 20 degrees

celsius they’ll have to cancel the ride.

Fingers crossed Mother Nature will cooperate in the event which is meant as a fun get together to enjoy the countryside and the company of like minded individuals.

Even though the rally is not a race, the ag. society will be recognizing the participants with trophies for the Oldest Teamster, Youngest Teamster, Best Outrider, Best Team, Best Single and Best Sleigh.

The outriders job is to escort the wagon/sleigh.

They can scout ahead, watch for hazards like hidden ditches, deep snowdrifts, dangerous wildlife and highway robbers; but can also help calm an antsy or spooky team and help direct or stop the team if there is an issue with the wagon or driver.” Even though they have an important role to play, the most important thing is for drivers, outriders, passengers and spectators to have fun,” adds

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“We are expecting at least four sleighs/wagons and several outriders on horseback. There is no cost to participate, just $10 per hand if you want a chance at winning some cash in the poker rally. Five cards are drawn throughout the ride, 50 per cent of the entry money will go to the best hand.”

Sometimes it is possible for spectators to be allowed to come along for the seven kilometre ride; that is if there is room and you get permission from the individuals who own and operate their team, adds Reid.

The ag. society will also be operating a concession in the basement

of the national hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. w h e r e they will be serving delicious hamburgers and hot dogs to participants and spectators alike.

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Needs study for Bruderhem Michelle Pinon Editor

Soon a needs assessment study will get underway in Bruderheim.

Patty Podoborozny, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Bruderhim told The Lamont Leader the study will begin in April. “It will be in person, and we will try and link up with community events as well as our volunteer groups.”

The study is being headed by the Heartland Primary Care Network (PCN). “The lack of transportation for our community members without a vehicle or driver’s license, thus resulting in them not being able to access much needed medical related services. Our goal is to keep residents in the community longer by providing access by providing access to their basic needs locally.”

Podoborozny explained that for the past two years, “Bruderheim has been working with the PCN, Lamont Health Care Centre, and Alberta Heath Services to attract and retain a doctor in the community.”

Even though there has been a lot of interest, Podoborozny said they have not been able to secure a full-time physician yet.

The downtown business centre, added Podoborozny, has committed tenants who are looking to open in May. According the the Alberta Heartland PCN, “A primary care network (PCN) is not necessarily a bricks-and-mortar building – it is a “network” of family physicians and health care providers working together to provide primary care to patients. A PCN may be composed of one clinic with many physicians and support staff, or several physicians in several clinics across a geographic area.”

The local PCN currently has 30 physicians, and offers 14 clinics.

Members of the Andrew School 2017 graduation class wanted to show their appreciation for all of the folks who came out to support their Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. A total of $1,500 was raised to help offset expenses for their ceremony and celebration on Saturday, June 3.

Pictured from left to right are: Bryce Hrehorets, Ryan Leliuk, Tyra Shulko, Dawson Danyluk, and Miss Gehlert. Missing from the photo is graduate Ryan Zukiwski.

10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Local Red Seal Journeyman Refinisher recruited for impressive role Michelle Pinon Editor

You could say Cheyenne Ruether has come a long way.

She travelled more than 3,300 kilometres from her rural roots in Lamont County to the resort city of Las Vegas several times over the past year.

Ruether, who grew up near the Bruderheim area of Sandhills, is the newest member of the Vegas Rat Rod crew, an exciting ensemble of all-star mavericks of the automotive fabrication industry. The popular reality television show will be returning for Season 3 on the Discovery Channel beginning Thursday, March 30 at 6 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.

“I didn’t exactly sign up for the show, rather I was contacted and offered a chance to apply for the job given my past experience in the automotive and entertainment industries. They thought I would be a great fit with that group of guys, and had what it would take to survive the extreme demands the shop and show required.”

Getting accustomed to leader Steve Darnell and the rest of the Welder Up crew was quite an adjustment for the former country girl, but she was more than ready to handle the various challenges during filming of the popular TV show.

“It’s one thing to get a job in and work from start to

Cheyenne poses for a clip under the scorching sun. finish, by yourself, without anyone bugging you. I’m used to being my own boss. So this was a big change in my world not being able to have full creative control over how I’m doing something. Then add the factor of an entire production crew and three cameras following you 24/7 while you’re tripping over a huge group of guys to get your piece of the vehicle.

Having an entire team work on one build at a time makes it pretty intense because of the extremely short deadlines and lack of workspace. You definitely need patience, and when you’re in a fabrication shop in Vegas at over 115 degrees with no air conditioning, tempers tend to flare.”

Ruether admits she worked a ton of late nights to make sure customers had their vehicles in time for the reveal. I was running off a lot of caffeine and very minimal sleep. I’m used to going to a shop and getting right to work so the whole ‘hurry up and wait process’ totally threw me off. I’d be using a grinder and have to stop several times so that they could clip or interview someone in the shop. Once I start I don’t like to stop because you lose momentum. Then, also the time away from the shop doing picks and interviews in the sun at 48 degrees Celsius adds that much more pressure and delirium.

It’s definitely not a glamorous set life when you’re building rat rods. It’s go, go, go 24/7. They really leaned on me a lot this season to do stuff inside and outside the shop, and they were very excited to have someone new with a professional skill set and talent in the trade who wasn’t afraid to work their butt off.

It didn’t take long at all for them to realize I’m not a quitter, and I’m a force to be reckoned with.”

Working 10-15 hours a day in the fabrication shop just off the Vegas strip and under the unforgiving boiling sun was exhausting, but the Red Seal Journeyman Refinisher was a match for the elements,

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Cheyenne Reuther is the new addition to the Welder Up crew on Season 3 of the Vegas Rat Rods. and rose above all of the challenges to get the job done, and most importantly, done right.

Her profession isn’t for the “faint of heart”, and you have to be willing to make sacrifices and say yes to the unknown in order to grow. “Just at the moment you’re ready to quit, you need to keep pushing.

Cheyenne encourages people to never give up on their dreams no matter how wild they may be. “I’ll always be that country girl born and raised in Lamont County, even if I’m in Las Vegas living a totally different life, that’s still who I am. And that girl comes out to play every so often. You’ll see it yourselves on Season 3 of the show.”

Ironically, the first day she met her current boyfriend was on the premiere episode of Season 3, which Cheyenne says is “pretty funny looking back now. Cheyenne has a three-year-old daughter Violet, who keeps her on her toes at all times. “She was my motivation through this whole process, I was a single mom that wanted to give her the best life I could provide for her, and that’s exactly what I achieved by not throwing in the towel. I had to make a bunch of sacrifices in order to do the show. There were a lot of hard times on and off set that made the process extremely challenging, but thankfully, my parents were an amazing support system and backed me up 100 per cent in my decision to take the opportunity head on.”

Cheyenne says she always knew she wanted to work on cars, she just didn’t know in what capacity.

“My brother and my dad dabbled in mechanics, but I wanted my own trade. So I chose auto body when I was in Grade 9. I knew I wanted to spend less time in school and still earn credits to graduate so I signed up and began working a full semester in Grade 10 and never looked back. I went to NAIT the same year

I graduated high school and finished my first year of trade school as an auto body repairer. I immediately started working at a new shop in Edmonton, and had to wait to do my second year because our bodyman was already attending when I had wanted to go back.

I received my red seal journeyman refinisher ticket when I was 19.”

Welding and fabrication are very hard on the body, and a very demanding job, says Cheyenne who advises students to make sure it’s really what you want to do before signing up. “The nice part about a trade is that there are several areas for you to expand on whether its prepping, painting, bodywork, welding and fabrication there is a lot to learn. I started in collision and after five years decided to start doing customs and restorations. I’ve inspired quite a few women and men to get into the trade, and even helped sign them up for the program. It feels great because it seems less and less people are willing to take on the task of getting a trade under their belts.

Alberta needs tradespeople to stay motivated and hopefully we will continue to have young people working to get their tickets.”

Although Cheyenne is a self professed “tomboy” she has dabbled in modelling and acting, and is just finishing the script for a paranormal horror movie that will be shot in various locations throughout the United States.

Adventure and adrenaline go hand in hand for Cheyenne, and no challenge is ever too big to take on.

So wherever Cheyenne’s career or personal life take her in the future, this free spirited maverick will play her hand to the hilt.

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Classifieds ________________________ COMING EVENTS EVENTS COMING ________________________ VIKING FARMERS MARKET 2017 starts Thursday, April 6 at 1 p.m. with annual meeting, then market from 2-4 p.m.

Thursday, April 13 Easter Market 2-5 p.m. with regular baking vendors, the Nut Man, Hilda (Pillow Nook), Ketchamoot Creek Spice Company (homemade spices), 5th Ave Jewellery, woodworking, and more.

Contact Irene (780-3364707) for April bookings.

No markets April 20 and 27.

Regular markets start again May 4.

11tfnc ________________________ Ardrossan United Church is holding a “Head to Soul” Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 8th, between 10am and 4pm at the Church. We are offering an abundance of therapies including massage, reflexology, reiki, face reading, and much more.

Healthy light lunch will be available. Free admittance.

If you wish to be a part of the fair, or if you have questions, please contact Val Blize at 780-998-0062 or 780916-9303 (cell) or vblize@albertacom.com LL11p ________________________ Annual Meeting for the Viking Historical Society, Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m. at the Viking Legion Hall.

Come and join us. New members welcome. 09-12c ________________________ COWBOY CHURCH at Viking Auction Market, Jct. of Hwy. 36 and 26. Fri., March 31, at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Call Terry at 780376-3599 or 780-336-2224.

11p ________________________ Round Hill Elks annual Easter Ham Bingo. Friday, March 24, 2017 @ 7:30 pm.

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Clean & Excellent Condition. Located in Mundare. Call 780-721-5900 LL11-12p ________________________ 1 - 2009 4 wheel shoprider electric scooter. Hardly used. Asking $2,500 1 - Brand new blue leather lift chair. Asking $1,500 1 - Light weight 4 wheel walker. Asking $100 1 - Reg weight 4 wheel walker. Asking $125 1 - Wheel chair. Asking $250 1 - Recliner leather loveseat (navy). Asking $1,500 Phone 780-336-5149 or 780336-5147 11-12p ________________________ SENIOR MOVING & SELLING THE FOLLOWING: Nice 6 piece solid oak queen bedroom suite, c/w beauty comfort mattress very clean. Other furniture, antiques and household items must be sold. Bargain prices. All in super condition. Call anytime 780-2994711. No viewing after 8:00 pm.

TM11p ________________________ Hardisty Laundry Services for sale (Doctors Orders).

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7 white washers, two years old, in storage. Hot water tank, kitchen setup, shelving, new laptop with printer/scanner, surgers, sewing machines, all notions, and tanning bed. A full list of inventory available, list of all suppliers. Enough soaps, sprays, etc. to run for at least a month, in a leased space. Asking $70,000 OBO. Phone Marg Shott at 780888-2448 CP09-12c ________________________ HELP WANTED WANTED HELP ________________________ Caregiver needed for adult male with Down Syndrome. To provide day to day support Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.

Must provide a criminal check and have first aid certification. Call 780-662-3312 for further information.

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________________________ HELP WANTED WANTED HELP ________________________ The Viking Historical Society is accepting applications for two full time temporary positions for the Viking Museum. These positions run mid–May through the end of August.

Duties include guiding visitors through the museum, cataloging donations and general upkeep of the buildings and grounds.

Cover letters and resumes may be dropped off at J & L Automotive. Not all applicants will be interviewed.

09-12c ________________________ Bruderheim Preschool is looking for a caring and enthusiastic preschool teacher. Must have child development worker certification, have a valid first aid and recent police security check including a vulnerable sector check. Please email resumes to bruderpre@icloud.com by March 31.

LL10-11p ________________________ LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK ________________________ Short horned bulls for sale.

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CP27tfnc ________________________ Viking - 3 bdrm mobile home for sale or rent.

Asking $34,900. Recent renovations. Move in ready.

No smoking. No pets. 780385-0441 or 780-336-6375.

11p ________________________ SERVICES SERVICES ________________________ Massage and Reflexology 1 hour treatments. Call: Marge 780-662-3066.

TM35tfnc ________________________ Straight Line Fencing Custom Fencing - All types.

We also remove old fencing.

Clearing of bush. Also selling Liquid Feed. Mark Laskosky 780-990-7659. tfnc ________________________ Roy’s Handyman Services.

Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work.

780-662-0146 or 780-2323097.

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________________________ SERVICES SERVICES ________________________ 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, Sedgewick. CPtfn ________________________

PINOY’S CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES “For all your Cleaning Needs” Residential and Commercial Grass Cutting & Yardwork 780-385-4154 Elizabeth F. Andersen Director/Owner SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 09tfn ________________________ Ritchie’s Painting Co. Professional Interior/ Exterior Commercial & Residential Painting. Spray Painting & Cabinet Refinishing. www.ritchiespainting.ca. Call Jason in Viking, AB today for a future estimate - Cell: 780-254-0166 or Home: 780-254-0700. 35tfnc ________________________ THANKYYOU OU THANK ________________________ Sylvia Shaw Thank you to our family and friends for your kind messages, cards, flowers, and memorial donations.

Your support for us in celebrating our mum and grandma’s life added to our beautiful memories.

Sincerely, Valerie & Mark Shaw, Mavis & Dennis Dalton, Marliss & Terry Magas, Stephanie & Matthew Shaw, Brooke & Dayne Dalton, Tia & Thomas Magas 11p ________________________ Continued on Page 13

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Tough playoff weekend for Lamont County hockey KERRY ANDERSON Minor hockey is into its playoff schedule. The many leagues, age groups and skill levels (tiers) all have different methods of allowing the qualifying teams the most opportunities possible to experience playoff hockey. The following are scores as posted by the various teams.

Results are checked Sunday evening, and again early Monday morning, so anything posted later on Monday can not be included.

Some teams have now wrapped up their successful 2016/2017 seasons, while others are now deep into playoffs.

On Saturday, Mundare Tier 3 Novice hosted Stony Plain but lost a close 3-2 game. Adam Stemberger and Jake Gibbs scored Mundare’s goals. No assists were awarded. The two teams met on Sunday at Glenn Hall Centennial Arena, with the home team downing Mundare 6-3.

Jake Gibbs had all three Mundare goals and recorded a hat trick.

Creed Middleton and Austyn Merrill-Lathe

picked up assists.

Bruderheim Tier 4 Novice had a tough weekend against a very good Leduc team, losing 8-2 away on Friday, and 10-0 at Bruderheim Arena on Saturday.

Kayden Winslow scored both Bruderheim goals.

Lamont Tier 5 Novice lost two games to Pembina on the weekend, 5-3 on Friday at Lamont Arena and 6-4 on Saturday on the road.

On Friday, Pembina had a 5-0 lead before Lamont got in gear scoring three in the third frame.

Lamont scorers were; Korsen White (1g 1a), Ryan Carstairs (1g), Chase Johnson (1g), Matthew Janssen (1a), and Aiden Chopping (1a). Saturday was a similar story with Pembina getting out to a 4-0 first period lead before Lamont came charging back with the next three to close the gap to 4-3 before Pembina managed to hold on for the win. Ryan Carstairs (2g), Isabel Weleschuck and Aidan Switzer scored Lamont’s goals. Assists went to; Ethan White (2), and Chase Johnson.

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Email resume to: fitzcons@telus.net or fax 780-842-5556.Wainwright, Alberta. _______________________________

_______________________________ COMMERCIAL BUTCHER & Food Equipment Auction. Saturday, April 1, 2017, 10 a.m., MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds, Alberta. Selling hot dog cart, freezers, coolers, showcases, ranges, ovens, deep fryers, butcher equipment, mixers, SS sinks, tables, shelving, janitorial & smallwares.

Online bidding; www.montgomeryauctions.com or 1-800-371-6963. _______________________________ COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS _______________________________ ANTIQUE SHOW - Edmonton Western Canada's longest running collectors show - antiques, collectibles, and pop culture. 42nd Annual Wild Rose Antique Collectors Show & Sale.

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_______________________________ 24 FULLY SERVICED LAKE PROPERTIES - Buffalo Lake, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. Lots range from 0.2 +/- to 0.32 +/- acres.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. _______________________________ 1 PARCEL OF PASTURE - Breton, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 161 +/- title acres. Suitable for recreation, ranching or building.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. _______________________________ PRIVATELY OWNED pasture, hayland and grainland available in small and large blocks. Please contact Doug at 306-716-2671 for further details.

_______________________________ SIX Quarters of land for sale, near St. Paul, AB. Contact Ron Smith 780-6450105, Associate Broker, Elk Point Realty. _______________________________ 1 PARCEL Of Farmland - Sangudo, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 160.96 +/- title acres. 135 +/- cultivated acres. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652. Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. _______________________________ LOG Home & Equestrian Facility Lacombe, AB. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 4879+/- sq. ft. log home with 65,850 +/- sq. ft. equestrian facility. 158+/- title acres - $6260+/surface lease revenue. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

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3 PARCELS Of Farmland - Thorhild, AB.Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, Apr. 26 in Edm. 466.99 +/- title acres. 421 +/- cultivated acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

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