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Peter Tarnawsky out as Lamont County CAO
BY JOHN MATHER
Peter Tarnawsky is out as Chief Administrative Officer at Lamont County.
In a memo sent to Lamont County staff from the CAO, Tarnawsky said he was visited by the Reeve and Deputy Reeve Monday morning (March 16), who informed him his contract had been terminated and his appointment revoked.
He said he had enjoyed working with the County staff and felt they did very good work.
He also wished them all luck moving forward.
He added current Legislative Services Officer Christiane Benoit was named the acting CAO.
Tarnawsky was hired as County CAO in February 2022 after serving as
the interim CAO since Sept 2021 when former Stephen Hill was released.
“We have an excellent administrator who is ready to take on this challenge and focus on serving the County, while bringing further structure to the role,” said former Reeve David Diduck at the time of the hire.
However, his hiring was achieved with a recorded vote which showed of the five councillors, three favoured his
appointment and two opposed his hiring.
Tarnawsky had come to the County with an extensive background in municipal administration, including previous roles as CAO of Sturgeon, Kneehill, and Cypress Counties. He was the recipient of the R.W. Hay Award for Rural Administrative Excellence in 2017.
“I am glad to have the continued
opportunity to serve as County CAO,” said Tarnawsky at the time of his permanent appointment. “I look forward to working with and on behalf of Council to build on the County’s strategic plan and strengthening administration based on Council’s direction. I am excited with the progress we have made in the past six months across the organization.”
A County councillor did contact the Leader from the Rural Municipalities Association meeting and said council had decided they wanted to move in a new direction following the fall election.
“With what we heard during our town hall meeting last week,” he added. “That reinforced our decision to move on to seek a new CAO to help us in this new direction.”
Cat shooting results in over $14,000 restitution
BY MELISSA MACINTOSH-YOUNG
A court decision has been handed down in a disturbing case that shocked the small community of Bruderheim after a family pet was shot and required extensive surgery last fall.
According to court records, Christopher Ackert was sentenced on March 12, 2026, in connection with an incident that occurred on November 1, 2025.
The case involved the shooting of a family’s cat, an act that led to criminal charges under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and using an imitation firearm while committing an offence.
For those offences, the court imposed a 16-month conditional sentence, meaning the offender will serve the sentence in the community under strict conditions rather than in jail.
The court also ordered 18 months of probation following the conditional sentence, along with a firearms prohibition preventing the offender from possessing firearms or certain
weapons. In addition, the court ordered the offender to pay $14,250.52 in restitution to compensate for damages stemming from the incident.
Two additional charges originally laid in the case were withdrawn by prosecutors at sentencing. Those charges included possession of a weapon dangerous to the public and mischief causing damage over $5,000.
While the offender will not serve time behind bars immediately, a conditional sentence comes with strict requirements. Violating any of the conditions could result in the offender
being sent to jail to serve the remainder of the 16-month sentence.
The case drew attention locally because of the nature of the incident involving the deliberate injury of a family pet — an event that upset many residents in the close-knit community of Bruderheim.
The court’s ruling brings the criminal case to a close, though the offender must now comply with the conditions of the sentence, probation order, and restitution payment.
Former Lamont County CAO Peter Tarnawsky
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, March 18, 2026
County Council grilled and lauded at town hall meeting
BY JOHN MATHER
Lamont County council met with residents at Lamont Hall March 10 and it was a most revealing meeting.
It was the first time in a long time, no members of the administration were present and there was a welcoming, open dialogue between the councillors and the public.
“We decided we should do this so we would get you guys’ attention and you would get our attention,” said Reeve Aaron Wick in welcoming the large group of residents who showed up.
“There is no administration here,” he continued. “They aren’t the people you elected and answer to. We are.”
That statement seemed to break any apprehension the group may have had about voicing concerns and complaints, and suddenly people were quick to ask questions and air their grievances.
The council sat on a stage and there were microphones so the audience could be heard when they asked questions.
Wick started off by saying one of the things the council was hearing was the roads weren’t being cleared of snow in a timely manner.
But, he added, this was a one in a hundred year winter when it came to amounts of snow.
“We have people out who start clearing the snow,” he said. “When they go home it starts snowing again and they have to start all over again. They just haven’t had any opportunity to get totally caught up.”
When asked why they seemed to use the one in one hundred year scenario every year, former public works official and now councillor Gerald Thorowsky tried to explain.
“We’ve had one in a hundred for a number of years,” he said. “We had flooding in 1997, we’ve had ice roads, we’ve had numerous roads closed for a long time because of
damage. We have snow accumulation this year.”
When asked about staffing, Wick replied they had had the same number of graders operators for a long time.
Pressed on why drainage personnel or other public works personnel couldn’t help with snow clearing, Wick explained they aren’t qualified as grader operators.
Several people raised concerns about Chief Administrative Officer Peter Tarnawsky’s salary, and his contract.
One resident asked why his contract was renewed before the municipal elections.
Wick replied his contract had been signed the previous February and prior to that his contract had been awarded by a previous council.
A resident asked if council could pass a motion that a contract of any senior staff not be renewed until after a municipal election and Wick replied that could possibly be done.
Division five councillor Neil Woitas said the current council had nothing to hide regarding the CAO contract.
Further questions were raised on why and how the fire chief was allowed to resign and then be rehired without council being aware.
“We were told by email that the fire chief was resigning and he still had two weeks to work before the resignation became effective,” said Wick. “
The next thing we know is we’re told he’s not resigning and the resignation has been rescinded.”
Several members of the audience wondered just how that worked and the council replied they were totally controlled by the Municipal Government Act.
“If we say some things or try to do some things we get slapped down because it’s not allowed under the MGA,” he said. “We are governance only and we only have one employee – the CAO,” he said.
“I’ll tell you, I’ve been here five years now and some days I wonder why I’m here because I really can’t do anything,” he added.
“Reading between the lines we get to do what the CAO suggests. We set budgets and define policies but the application of those falls to the staff not us.”
Woitas agreed, saying the MGA seemed to take powers away from the elected officials.
“Some counties have perfect CAOs who work well with the elected officials and others don’t work as well as a group.
The residents were still confused about how the fire chief was still working for the County when his resignation had been accepted.
There was further discussion regarding how the fire stations operated and council explained the regionalization of the emergency services department had led to additional deputy fire chiefs being appointed.
Division four councillor Roy Anaka said the fire chief’s resignation and subsequent rescind-
ing was a precident as a previous treasurer had had the same situation.
Other criticisms were raised regarding the County website, financial statements and the way they were presented and reported, and drainage issues across the County.
Council and the questioners asked and were answered in straight forward answers and if council didn’t have an answer they admitted so.
Council did take notes and promised they would follow up on many of the suggestions raised by the audience.
One questioner had a list of concerns and council did their best to answer and promised to follow up.
Questions were raised whether the County was carrying a loan to one company and Wick explained there wasn’t a loan, but rather the specific company had an off site levy.
He further explained a previous treasurer had wrongly listed the amount as an outstanding loan.
He further explained the company was expanding and the County knew money would be paid back to the County, but that the County also hadn’t done all the upgrades that would be needed in terms of road and drainage improvements in the areas.
Wick also explained he had been in Ottawa recently looking for grants for the County and he admitted those officials really had no concept of what was going on in the west.
Council further explained they didn’t feel it was unusual for companies to pay off site levies over a period of time.
The process water intake and proposed water line was also discussed at the meeting.
Wick further explained that council was often unable to talk to the residents about some of the discussions going on with industry and the government in the County because of non disclosure agreements that have to be entered into between possible industry wanting to locate in the County and the local government.
Once all agreements are agreed to and signed then council can disclose information to the public. Wick said he told those running for council in the last election that any new councillor should put away their superman pants when they get elected.
“It just doesn’t work that way,” he said. “I ran wanting to make big changes and you just can’t do that.”
Changes to the land use bylaw were discussed, with the council saying the subject of multiple houses on a lot were coming to a public hearing later this month.
“We all live here in the County,” said Wick. “We’re trying to make it good for the residents but we also want to make the County grow so it’s good for our future generations.
“Quite often it’s five to seven years before a company can get anything up and running because
they have to get all the approvals before they can proceed from different levels of government.”
Wick told the audience the County had actually lost some industry because they didn’t have the infrastructure in place to proceed.
“We were one of the top contenders for a project, but we didn’t have a water line or natural gas feedstock, so the company decided to locate in Strathcona.”
He added it’s a very competitive market, but you have to get the infrastructure in place before industry will arrive.
He pointed out the different tax breaks and incentives different municipalities use to attract industries.
The cost of policing was discussed along with the recent hikes in the costs of policing for the municipalities in the County.
Wick and the council were very open with the audience but the frustration of the residents was evident as they kept giving examples of where they weren’t happy with things in the County, yet when they complained to administration little or nothing happened.
Council agreed to hold more open houses without administration to be more transparent with the residents. They also agreed to further move the meetings around to the different areas of the County so everyone had the chance to participate.
Woitas had stated he had placed an ad in the paper (Leader) at his cost because he felt the administration hadn’t done a good enough job of advertising the meeting.
“We want to keep communicating with you,” he said. “But we need to make sure you know we want to meet with you.” It was further stated the Coffee with a Councillor meetings would be held at various locations with the division councillors throughout the year.
Lamont County Reeve Aaron Wick addresses a large crowd at Lamont Hall March 10, as the County council held a town hall meeting without any administrative officials present. As council watched from the stage, they answered questions and discussed issues with residents.
Minor Hockey
U15 Wild Rangers win EFHL championship, U11 Wild loses in final
KERRY ANDERSON
These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries). If any players or teams are missing from the report please notify me at kamcjm@gmail.com with the player name, team and website.
Elk Island U11 Wild played in a playoff tournament over the weekend in Mallaig. Wild beat Jasper 3-2 in the first game Friday, then Saturday morning beat Pembina 6-5 leading to two games against the host team on Sunday. In the morning Mallaig beat Elk Island 8-5 and then in the afternoon Mallaig won a 7-5 game. Scoring over the weekend for Wild were; Enzo Francis Bouzane (2g 1a), Alex Holt (13g 1a), Colbin King (3g 1a), Brody Dowhaniuk (1a), Owen Martz (1a), Jaxon Labrash (1a), Braden Roy (1g 2a), Bennett Hold (1a), Dane Zanatta (1a), Marcus MacDonell (1g 1a), Den-
nis Sobkow (2a), and Tristan Jonker (1a). Derek Bonner got the first win against Jasper, saving 43 of 45 shots on goal. Stratton Robinson won game two against Pembina.
The U15 Wild Rangers won two playoff games over the weekend and won the EFHL U15 championship. On Saturday at Callingwood, Wild Rangers took a 5-2 lead into the third frame and held on for a 7-6 win led by Landon Dagg Jones (2g 3a) 5-point game and Sawyer Hanson’s hat trick (3g 1a). Other scorers were; Gray Hennig (1g), Nash Klassen (1g), and Tyson Jonker (1a).
On Sunday against Spruce Grove, Wild Rangers gained a 3-0 third period lead and held on for a 3-2 win. Landon Dagg Jones scored all three WR goals, while Tyson Jonker and Jace Zanatta picked up assists.
Ryan Carstairs got a goal in his Fort Sask. U17AAA Rangers 4-3 win over SSAC on Saturday. On Sunday, SSAC defeated the Rangers 5-1.
Opinion Letter to the editor
Time for Alberta’s pro-Canada bleaters to look east for the real problem
BY JOHN MATHER
Note to Thomas Lukaszuk of Forever Canada and Naheed Nenshi of the Alberta NDP… rather than rant and natter to Albertans about the dangers of the province separating from Canada, maybe have some serious discussions to those who are doing more to enable separation.
Chris d’Entremont, traitorous Conservative from Nova Scotia
Michael Ma, traitorous Conservative from Ontario.
Matt Jeneroux, traitorous Conservative, turned socalled independent from Edmonton.
Lori Idlout, traitorous NDP from Nunavut.
And why should you have a serious talk with these traitors and their former party leaders and organizers?
Because they have provided the Federal Liberals an unelected majority in parliament.
At least they will have after Prime Minister Mark Carney called three by elections for April 13.
Two of those are in Greater Toronto to replace Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair, both who resigned earlier this year to accept perk related jobs abroad.
The third is to replace Tatiana Auguste in the Montreal riding of Terrebonne when she was disqualified by the Supreme Court of Canada in her one vote win over Bloc Quebecois candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagne.
Both of these candidates will run again trying to win on April 13, but the two Toronto seats are almost guaranteed wins for the Liberals.
So that means the Liberals would have 172 seats.
The four traitorous floor crossings have moved the Liberals to 170 seats, just two shy of a majority. Those two will come April 13 in Toronto and if they take the Terrebonne seat they will have 173 seats.
Four of those seats are unelected.
And that will give the Alberta Separation movement such a boost they will probably succeed in winning a provincial plebiscite on the issue.
Where the issue would go from there – who knows? But the blame can be laid squarely at the feet of the four floor crossers.
They were elected last April. As either Conservatives or an NDP.
Bruderheim hiring practices questioned
Letter to the Editor
Transparency and accountability were themes many candidates emphasized during the last municipal election. Those commitments are particularly important in small communities, where residents place a great deal of trust in their local council and rely on local reporting to stay informed about municipal decisions.
Recently, questions have been raised about the process used to select a new Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Bruderheim.
Earlier this year, council adopted Bylaw 01-2026 establishing a recruitment committee and outlining steps for hiring a CAO. The
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Their voters have been rejected by their duly elected MPs for purely selfish reasons.
In a proper world, there would be byelections to see if these four floor crossers could hold their seats.
Maybe they have such stature in their ridings that they could.
But the electorate and the rest of Canada will never find out. The Liberals in an amazing display of total sleaziness, are topping the disgusting issues of the Trudeau years, but openly courting these traitors and welcoming them openly and lovingly into their Federal caucus.
And the Prime Minister doesn’t say a peep.
In fact he took Jeneroux with him and his trade junket to India, Japan and Australia recently. I’m sure Jeneroux had lots to offer and brought hundreds of pages of trade reports back for the benefit of those disenfranchised voters in Jeneroux’s Edmonton Riverbend riding.
Now Jeneroux and Idiot, oops I mean Idlout, hailing from Nunavut, should be keenly aware of the issues surrounding Alberta’s desire for separation.
Ignorance and lack of respect from the eastern Canadian elites when it comes to
bylaw describes a process that includes advertising the position, screening applicants in a fair and equitable manner, conducting interviews, and recommending a candidate to council for appointment.
However, during the March 4 council meeting, it was stated during open discussion that interviews and reference checks were not conducted. When council members were asked directly about those steps, the response given was that “due diligence” had been completed, without confirming whether interviews or reference checks had actually taken place.
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the Western and northern colonies. We are here for our resources not for our minds, work ethic, or desire to be an actual participant in confederation.
Nope they’d rather see us just shut up and keep passing the profits from our sweat and labour on to Ottawa.
The Nova Scotia and Ontario floor crossers probably aren’t as aware of this.
So when Alberta voters have a chance to choose between staying in Canada, governed by an unelected Liberal party or going their own way and maybe, just maybe, getting through to the thick headed Eastern elites, that this province and the west are sick and f-ing tired of being trampled on and ignored.
Then we Alberta voters just might give the separatists the majority vote.
And Nenhsi and Lukaszuk should shoulder some of the blame for this because rather than bleat to Albertans they should be talking to their Federal counterparts and Federal bureaucrats to try and cut through their blindness and recognize just how serious this separation issue in Alberta is becoming, largely in part because the Federals Liberals want power in any way they can get it.
Even if it means getting a majority through an unelected majority government.
Kerry Anderson Publisher John Mather Reporter
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BY HAZEL ANAKA
Do you remember a time when the annual Academy Awards show was a must-see television event to put on the calendar and wait for with anticipation? Yeah, I don’t either. It’s been a minute. I was trying to remember the last time I was in a movie theatre. It was three or four birthdays ago when four of us went to the ‘fancy’ theatre with recliners. It was the Tom Hanks movie based on the best-selling book, A Man Called Otto. A few tears may have been shed during this incisive look at human nature. A theatre provides a shared experience with our fellow humans; which isn’t always a good thing, let’s be honest.
Mostly, I watch older releases on either Netflix
FROM WHERE I SIT: Restoring Hope
or Prime streaming services in pajamas at my convenience. I can stop action, add captions, or take advantage of subtitles on foreign films if I feel like ‘reading’ a movie. I was surprised to see Bugonia starring Emma Stone was nominated for best picture. It’s available on Prime and didn’t grab me when I previewed it. I may have to revisit that decision.
But, never say never. I tuned in Sunday evening as I was writing this. I missed the red-carpet portion where fashion is the bigger story. In fact, if I wanted to see the TV and not merely hear it, I had to stand up. I’ve added an external monitor to my desk top which now totally blocks my sightline to the wallhung TV. Oops. I absolutely loved the intricate, glittery, grid like Oscar stage backdrop. Some of the presenter gowns were ludicrous. If you can’t walk in your dress perhaps you should rethink wearing it. It appears wearing one or more broaches may still be a thing with even
Channing Tatum sporting one; though admittedly all of us have seen him in far less. I don’t know if it was my TV’s resolution but I thought some of the Caucasians looked almost orange. Is that spray tan gone horribly wrong?
The In Memoriam segment of the night seemed longer than usual as we said goodbye to stars like Catherine O’Hara, Rob Reiner, Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Val Kilmer, Gene Hackman, Diane Ladd, and dozens more. Despite the often vacuous and frivolous nature of show business and awards shows, there is a great deal of talent to celebrate. Our lives would be poorer without it. But there are a few more things going on in the world. The Iran war rages on with no clear end in sight or a reckoning of the true cost. Lives lost and damage to infrastructure are two gigantic costs. The damage to the global economy as fuel prices rise may yet plunge some of us into recession. Heaven help us with fuel and fertilizer prices this spring. Has
the case yet been made for a safe local source of energy or do we continue to let tyrants and psychopaths decide who gets this life saving commodity? The political fallout to Trump is yet to be measured but could be considerable considering how few Americans support the attack. And they haven’t gone on any road trips yet.
On Saturday I had two events to attend. The first was a meeting of fellow crafters in Rhubarb Café Cocktails in Manchester Square. It was my first time in this strip mall
style development characterized by European storefronts. Music piped into parking lot speakers help set the stage. I spent a few hours laughing and catching up with friends and hearing how much I’d been missed. I haven’t been able to attend the regular Wednesday evening meetings for months. However, I needed to cut my visit short because the Lamont County Fireman’s Ball was happening that night. It was gratifying to see how many firefighters qualified for long service awards. The fact so
many members are young also bodes well for the longevity, viability, and succession planning required in any fire service. And finally, we learned that Canada lost 84,000 jobs in the past month. That’s scary on several levels. Something needs to turn around soon or the suffering will continue. The announcement Carney made for Arctic development is supposed to kick in this summer with the building of a road. That and the anticipated approval of an Alberta pipeline could go a long way to restoring hope, from where I sit.
The Lamont Leader (Lamont,
From the files of the Lamont Leader, May 9, 2015: Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV) opened the Morecambe School as one of five new buildings added to the museum. On hand for the celebration included many dignitaries including, second from left, Jason Kenney, soon to be Premier of Alberta.
Guest rant
Don’t let the media bookmark you
KERRY ANDERSON
In today’s “bookmark society” we only read what we have bookmarked on our computer. We are quite certain we will agree with it, and it will confirm how our views are correct… and how our tribe is always right.
We bookmark - and are bookmarked - by the news. The loser is proper journalism.
Granted I am from the old days where the most disgusting thing you could do as a journalist was to ignore facts and push your ideas on readers like you’re selling a used car. But many of today’s journalists do just that, blurring the line between news and opinion.
They justify this as being for the “good of the public” because these elitists are just sending useful information to the little people (that’s you) who can’t figure it out themselves.
“Brave New World” anyone?
Try finding a positive right-wing view on major television news shows like CNN, or for that matter positive left-wing views on stations like Fox News.
They have bookmarked their audience. Their audience will only be shown things that confirm their opinions. Nothing else.
This suspected and now confirmed trend came to light last week when former CBC broadcaster Travis Dhanraj testified in Parliament that attempts to have equal left and right-wing guests on his CBC program were thwarted by the taxpayer-funded network executives. Conservative guests were unwelcome and Dhanraj was fired. CBC is bookmarked for Liberal viewers. That’s hardly the work-
ings of a “national” network.
Blocking Conservative thought is certainly not something new among today’s media and left wing activists who regularly “cancel” people who they disagree with, without the slightest thought to the times or the context of the message.
I know, they tried to cancel me several years ago when I was writing editorials prior to John Mather’s rants.
I go back to when I was a teen watching the Ku Klux Klan on the Phil Donahue show. I was curious about this notorious group and while the audience yelled to shut them down, Phil told them to settle down and let them speak. Well, after hearing the ignorance of these Klan members I came to the realization on my own that they were dim-witted, had poor upbringings, and in some cases were just pure evil.
But I got to decide for myself.
That is where we have to have faith in one another’s intelligence. If your belief is solid, it should stand up to scrutiny. It should hold up to argument. If you don’t want to hear or read another side of an issue, then you likely haven’t researched your beliefs very well, you’re just repeating talking points, or your idea is weak at its essence.
The creed in real journalism is to write without fear or favour. In other words, every story is based on its relevance whether we agree with it or not… and both sides should always be given the same opportunities.
People who think there are nefarious means behind a story really just expose to us, that if they were in charge there
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followed.
would definitely be nefarious means behind the story.
John’s Rants have come under scrutiny several times in the past several years. His views are Conservative, but centreright for sure. Believe me, I know him, and if the Conservatives crap the bed, he says so.
We run letters to the editor where all readers have their say, whether they agree with John or not, or whether they agree with council or not, or anything else they feel strongly about. Just because we run these letters should not make readers want to cancel their subscription to the paper yet we have had several say that very thing if we continue to run John’s opinions.
You see, people who are bookmarked are only used to agreeing with things they hear or read. They’ve been validated that other viewpoints are unacceptable.
In a survey we ran less than two years ago, we asked readers if John’s opinions were well thought out, and of the hundreds of respondents 84 percent said yes.
So please cut out the threats. John is not always right, but either are you. Don’t be bookmarked. Read other opinions and consider the possibility that they may have merit. Don’t be bookmarked by your tribe into believing that everything the other side says is evil and wrong. It’s not.
If you don’t enjoy keeping up on council news, or local achievements, then please feel free to cancel. But because of someone’s opinion on a page set aside each week for opinions?
For the love of God, just turn the page.
Openness important for small towns like Bruderheim
Council ultimately has the authority to appoint a CAO under the Municipal Government Act, but residents should reasonably expect that when council establishes a formal recruitment process, those procedures will be
If questions arise about whether those steps were completed, the simplest way to address them is through openness and clear communication about how the process was carried out.
In smaller communities like Bruderheim and Lamont, transparency in decision-making is especially important. Residents often know their elected officials personally, which makes clear processes and open communication essential for maintaining public trust.
In small communities, public trust is built not just on decisions them-
selves, but on the openness and fairness of the process used to make them.
Stephanie Olechow Resident, Town of Bruderheim
(Editor’s note: Bruderheim council had planned a special meeting March 17 to proceed with the hiring of a CAO. However, that meeting was suddenly cancelled late last week with no explanation. The regular council meeting is scheduled for tonight (March 18) but there is no mention of the CAO hiring process in the public portion of the agenda).
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Lamont Lakers boys and girls crowned 2A NE Zone Champions, heading to Provincials
BY MELISSA MACINTOSH-YOUNG
Lamont High School has plenty to celebrate this week, as both the boys and girls Lamont Lakers basketball teams have captured the 2A Northeast Zone Division Championships.
In an impressive showing of talent and determination, both teams battled their way through tough competition to claim the zone titles, earning themselves a berth at the Provincial Championships in Peace River later this week.
The dual victories mark a significant achievement for the Lakers basketball program, highlighting the dedication of the student-athletes and coaching staff throughout the season.
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No matter the outcome, bringing home both the boys and girls 2A NE zone championships has already made this a season to remember for the Lamont Lakers.
8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Mammography trailer to visit Lamont Monday/Tuesday
BY JOHN MATHER
A mobile mammography trailer will be at the Lamont Recreation Centre, 4848 49 St, on March 23 and 24.
The screening will be available at no cost for eligible individuals, but appointments are required.
Call 1-800–667-0604 to book an appointment or learn more about the program.
The Screen Test program will provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45 to 74.
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast, said
Primary Care Alberta Screening in a press release.
Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early when treatment may work better.
Getting screened for breast cancer saves lives.
The mobile trailer is improving access to can-
cer screening for thousands of individuals in Alberta communities where mammograms are not readily available.
In addition to mobile mammography clinics, screening can also be performed at specific radiology clinics and some hospitals. Individuals
BY GRANT JOHNSON
In partnership with neighbouring municipalities, Lamont County will host both a Mobile Mammography Screening clinic and the travelling Man Van men’s health clinic at the Lamont Recreation Centre.
The Mobile Mammography Screening unit will be in Lamont on March 23 and 24, offering breast cancer screening close to home.
A month later, the Man Van, Canada’s first mobile men’s health clinic, will roll into Lamont on April 23.
The Man Van provides free blood testing to help detect prostate cancer early. Testing is available for men between the ages of 40 and 70, and no appointment is required.
In addition to prostate cancer screening, all men over the age of 18 can receive several other basic health checks, including blood sugar testing, blood pressure checks, mental wellness screening and waist circumference measurements.
Organizers say the goal of both events is simple: make important health screenings more accessible and encourage residents to catch potential health issues early, when they are most treatable.
aged 45 to 74 can discuss their breast cancer risk with their healthcare providers to determine whether screening is appropriate for them and book with a radiology clinic or with Screen Test mobile mammography.
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TRUCKS & TRAILERS
●2020 KENWORTH T880 highway tractor, 221,000 km, 5,585 hrs., 510 hp. Paccar MX-13, automatic, shedded.
●2011 KENWORTH T800 highway tractor, 1,062,738 km, 17,540 hrs., 485 hp. Paccar MX-13, automatic.
●2013 NEVILLE 38 ft. grain trailer, electric tarp, 2 compartment custom reverse hoppers.
●1991 WILSON Super ‘B’ bale trailers w/ pipe bale racks, 32’ lead, 28’ rear, 40 round bale capacity.
FEED MIXER
●2001 SUPREME INTL 900 vertical twin screw feed mixer w/ Digi-Star EZ 2000 scale, RH discharge, 1000 pto.
silage wagon, ±12 ton capacity.
SIDE X SIDE
●2022 CAN-AM Defender XT HD9 UTV, 13,196 km, 1,230 hours, 4X4, front winch, grille guard.
●2016 SEED HAWK air drill w/ TBH 800 bushel cart, 60 ft., 39,161 acres, shedded, excellent condition.
●2007 JOHN DEERE 1830X air drill w/ JD 1910 TBH 430 bushel 3 compartment cart, 61 ft.
●2019 DEGELMAN Pro-till 26 high speed disc, 26
5” spacing w/ 10” row spacing, notched discs
●2013 CASE IH 1240 Early Riser planter w/ liquid fertilizer attachment,40 ft., 16 rows, +MORE!
●JOHN DEERE C20 12 ft. cultivator w/ 3 bar harrows.
●2013 SMART-TILL ST-303 vertical till, 28’4” width. ●Liquid fertilizer cart w/ 1100 gallon tank.
●2018 JOHN DEERE R4038 sprayer, 132 ft., 2,309 eng. hrs., 1,046 spray hrs., 310 hp., 2026 spring inspection, shedded, excellent condition. GRAIN HANDLING
●(3) WESTEEL ROSCO 5 ring x 19 ft. ±4000 bushel hopper bottom grain bins w/ single skids.
●WESTEEL ROSCO 7 ring x 19 ft. ±5000 bushel hopper bottom grain bin w/ double skid.
● 2013 SAKUNDIAK TL10-39 auger w/ hyd. mover, 10”, 39 ft., Kohler motor.
●2015 MERIDIAN Relia-Belt 10-20-120 grain conveyor, 120’, 10” tube, 20” belt, set up for 3 pt. hitch, 540 pto.
● 2005 BRANDT 1060XL electric swing grain auger, 10”, 60 ft., 540 pto.
●WESTFIELD 606-41 auger, 6”, 41 ft., 220 volt motor.
●VERTEC VT5000 portable grain dryer, 5 tier, propane, 540 pto. to run fan.
p/u, 3,500 engine hours, 2,362 threshing hours,360 hp., 2026 spring inspection, shedded.
●2000 JOHN DEERE 9650 combine w/ JD 914 14 ft. p/u, 4,831 engine hrs., 3,319
●2015 JOHN DEERE 635FD flex draper header w/ transport, 35 ft. p/u reel, upper cross auger, shedded.
●2014 JOHN DEERE 635D draper header w/ transport, 35 ft. p/u reel, height control, upper cross auger, shedded. ●(2) 2010 JOHN DEERE 635D draper headers w/ transports, 35 ft. p/u reels, (1) w/ pea auger, shedded. ●2000 JOHN DEERE 936D draper header w/ transport, 36 ft. pickup reel, shedded.
●2008 MONACO Coach Vacationer XL 35 ft. motorhome, 128,496 km, Cummins, auto., 2 slides.
●2012 FOREST RIVER Rockwood
●KIRCHNER 7 ft. ‘V’ ditcher, 8’ blades, 6.70-15 tires.
●2017 FRONTIER 3 pt. hitch 72” mower, 540 pto.
●STARFIRE 3000 GPS receiver globe.
●JD 2600 Greenstar display w/ AutoTrac activation.
●GENERAC 20KVA pto. Generator on trailer, 540 pto.
●(2) NEW Titan 13.5–15FI implement tires.
●2015 CASE IH 7240 combine, 1,818 eng. hrs., 1,485 threshing hrs., AFS Pro 700 monitor, Auto Guidance Nav II.
ft.
Wolf Midstream supports County Summer Camps
BY GRANT JOHNSON
Lamont County recently received a $3,500 contribution from Wolf Midstream and its Community Investment Committee to support Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) summer camps and youth programming.
Each year, Lamont County Community Services organizes a variety of activities for youth across the region, includ-
BY JOHN MATHER
With Vancouver Goldeneyes top goalie, Bruderheim’s Emerance Maschmeyer, out nursing an upper body injury the team has dropped its last two games in overtime.
The Goldeneyes lost a 2-1 OT decision to the Boston Fleet on March 10, and then lost a 3-2 OT decision to Maschmeyer’s former team, the Ottawa Charge March 14. Maschmeyer was scratched from the lineup after stopping 22 of 24 shots in Vancouver’s previous game against Toronto and is listed dayto-day with an upper body injury.
Vancouver sits in seventh place in the eight team league with 21 points. The team is two points ahead of Seattle and trails New York by six points.
ing summer camps and special events designed to give young people unique experiences during the summer months. The programs aim to keep youth active, healthy and engaged while building friendships and skills.
The county says organizing programs for children and teens aged 4 to 17 requires significant
planning, resources and community support.
Dayna Jacobs, Lead Youth Facilitator with Lamont County Community Services, says sponsorships like this play an important role in maintaining the quality of the programs.
“Support from community partners helps ensure our programs remain well-funded and
able to operate at a high standard, giving local children the best possible experiences throughout the summer,” Jacobs said.
Lamont County officials say partnerships with organizations like
Wolf Midstream help make youth programming accessible and sustainable year after year.
Registration for Lamont County’s Summer Camps and Summer Fun programs is expected to open in early June. Residents can also find information about additional summer activities and community programming on the Lamont County website.
$20/wk
COMING EVENTS
The Tofield Historical Society will hold an Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00 pm at the Beaverhill Lake Nature Centre/ Tofield Museum. The Museum is on the service road off Highway 14. Everyone is welcome.
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Killam & District Health Care Foundation Ham & Turkey Bingo.
Thursday, March 19, Killam Community Hall. Doors Open 5:30 Games start 6:30. Proxy tickets $20, available from Hospital Office, Guardian Drugs, or board members. 20 games, 60 chances to win, family friendly. 10/11c
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Soup, Sandwich, & Dessert
Please join us on Thurs. Mar. 26. 11am - 1pm
$13/person
Tuscan white bean or corn chowder Grilled cheese or egg salad sandwich For takeout or delivery call Susan 780-288-1099 before noon, Wed. Mar. 25. Tofield Golden Club 5004-54 Ave. Tofield, AB
Canine Love Dog Rescue EASTER MARKET
Sunday, March 22, from 11 to 4 Camrose Masonic Hall, 5021 48 St, Camrose 35 Vendors with a wide variety of goods
• Door Prizes
• Kid's Prizes • Canteen
CLASSIFIEDS
COMING EVENTS
Easter Market at the Round Hill Hall
Monday, March 23 5-7pm
For a table call or text Terry 780-678-6131 TM10-11C ——————-—————————-
Killam Senior Citizens Society AGM will be held Monday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior's Centre. Everyone Welcome. 10/12c
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Saturday, March 21
Come Meet Your Neighbour at the Alliance Community Hall. Share a lasagna dinner, bid on auction items, play a game. Dinner at 6 pm. 10/11c
The Heisler Ag Society is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Recreation Grant. Application deadline is April 11, 2026 Applications can be sent to: The Heisler Ag Society Box 152 Heisler, AB T0B 2A0
Attention: Recreation Grant or emailed to heisleragsociety@gmail.com 11/12c
GALAHAD LIONS CLUB
HAM BINGO
Monday Mar 23rd
Galahad Agriplex 7:00 PM
15 Go-Go Bingos, 1 Bonanza, 1 Door Prize. Master Card $5.00 10/11c
You are cordially invited to attend: The Annual Palm Sunday Choir Program
On Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 7 PM
Location: Sedgewick SDA Church ~ 42031 RR 131 ~
Come enjoy an evening of music and fellowship. Five choirs performing. Luncheon to follow service. All are welcome to attend. 11/12c
Upper Edge Performance
Viking, Alberta
Steel Sales & Body Shop Supplies
St. Patrick’s Day Sale on for the entire month of March!
Jerry Cans, Welding Wire, Zip Disks, and more. Call 780-336-2270
FOR RENT
House for Rent or Sale in Viking. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 baths. No smoking or pets. Available immediately. Call 780-385-0626.
SEASONAL CAMPSITES FOR RENT
- located on Muriel Lake, 14Kms south of Bonnyville. - season is May to September with winter storage included.
- $1,000 for no service site. Service sites range from $2,100 to $2,500.
- Gated property with sandy beach, swimming area and access to ATV trails.
CONTACT Kevin at (403) 815-9795
FOR SALE
BARLEY *NEW-AB Standswell*
Smooth AWN, High Yielding, Grain and Forage Great Lodging Resistance. 1st NITROGEN USE EFFICIENT CEREAL IN CANADA. Attracting Japanese Interest. OTHER BARLEY: Cerveza, CDC Austenson, CDC Durango, CDC Maverick, Esma, Sundre. WHEAT –Pintail, Forage or Grain. OATS – AC Juniper, AC Morgan, AC Mustang, Derby, CDC S01 Super Oat. PEAS –Very Early Yellow Peas, Forage Peas. ALSO AVAILABLE: Polish Canola & Spring Triticale. Special pricing on truckloads. www.mastinseeds.com; 403-556-2609.
Registered Red & Black Angus Bulls for sale. Call 780-986-9088 11/18LL
HELP WANTED
Home Support
Live-in for adult male in wheelchair in Round Hill area. Will train. Wages etc. to be discussed. Send resume to broblin.br@gmail.com or text 604-793-3756. TMP09-12c
HELP WANTED
Sedgewick Lake Park is seeking applications for Park Manager for the 2026 season, May 1-Sept 30, 2026.
Duties include guest registration, weekly deposits, maintenance and upkeep of the grounds, buildings and equipment; as well as supervision of summer students. Salary based on $5000/month. Submit resume to sedgewicklakepark@gmail.com, or mail to Box 536, Sedgewick, AB, T0B 4C0. Deadline is April 1, 2026. For further information, emailsedgewicklakepark@gmail.com.
Hardisty Lakeview Golf Course is looking for a hands-on Clubhouse Manager to run daily clubhouse operations, manage staff, handle basic accounting, and coordinate tournaments and events.
• Staff supervision
• Memberships & rentals
• Daily cash balancing & inventory & Kitchen & clubhouse oversight
• Social media posts & event promotion
Start Date is mid April 2026. Deadline for Applications is March 30, 2026. If you're organized, dependable, and enjoy a fun golf club environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply with your resume or message us for details to info@hardistygolf.ca 08/11c
Hardisty Lakeview Golf Course is looking for a Greenskeeper to run daily maintenance operations for our 9 hole community golf course in Hardisty, AB
• Staff supervision
• Daily maintenance of the golf course
•Daily maintenance of the golf course campground
• Coordinate projects
Start Date is mid April 2026. Deadline for Applications is March 30, 2026
If you're organized, dependable, and enjoy a fun golf club environment. we'd love to hear from you! Apply with your resume or message us for details to info@hardistygolf.ca 08/11c
Lamont County Emergency Services celebrates members at Annual Firefighters Ball
BY MELISSA MACINTOSH-YOUNG
It was a night of celebration and recognition as Lamont County Emergency Services hosted its annual Firefighters Ball recently at the St. Michael’s Hall.
The event drew a full house, bringing together firefighters from across the county along with
Bravest trade in bunker gear for formal wear
BY GRANT JOHNSON
Lamont County’s bravest traded bunker gear for suits and dresses Saturday night as the 2026 LCES Firefighters Ball brought together members and their spouses for an evening of celebration, camaraderie, and well-earned recognition.
Held at the St. Michael Recreation Centre, the event honoured firefighters from all five Lamont County stations following a demanding year that saw crews respond to 399 calls.
After sharing a meal, Regional Fire Chief Bo Moore took to the microphone to recognize years of dedicated service, presenting pins to members marking milestones of 5, 10, 20, and more than 35 years on the job.
The night also spotlighted standout achievements across the department. Station 5 Captain Sean Brison was named Fire Officer of the Year, while Station 2’s Nathan Dul earned Firefighter of the Year honours. Station 4’s Ben Jehn was recognized as New Recruit of the Year, and Dave Calder, also of Station 2, received the prestigious Robert A. Mitchell Award.
With another busy year behind them, the evening served as a chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate the commitment of those who continue to serve Lamont County
their families and several local elected officials for an evening dedicated to honouring the people who serve their communities year-round.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of service pins to numerous members, recognizing their years of commitment and dedication to emergency service.
The awards acknowl-
edge the time, training, and countless hours firefighters give to protect the residents of Lamont County.
Firefighters also received certificates from Sturgeon County for their tireless assistance during the Redwater Recreation Area fires.
Several members were recognized with peernominated awards for their outstanding contri-
butions over the past year.
Captain Sean Brison was named Officer of the Year, recognized for his leadership and dedication to the department.
Firefighter Nathan Dul received the Firefighter of the Year award for his commitment and service to both the department and the community.
The Rookie of the Year award went to Benjamin
Jehn, for his willingness to learn, positive attitude and reliability.
One of the most memorable moments of the evening came when Senior Firefighter Dave Calder was presented with the Robert A. Mitchell Dedication Award. Calder received a standing ovation from those in attendance as he was recognized for his long-standing dedication and service to Lamont County Emergency Services.
Guests were treated to a delicious meal catered by Ironwood Catering, followed by an evening of dancing and celebration as firefighters and their families enjoyed the opportunity to relax and connect outside of emergency calls and training.
The annual Firefighters Ball continues to be a meaningful tradition for Lamont County Emergency Services, offering a chance to recognize the hard work, camaraderie, and commitment of the men and women who volunteer and serve to keep their communities safe.
CWRS - AAC Brandon - Improved Rated MR for FHB resistance
- Most widely grown CWRS variety in Western Canada for 5 years
CWRS - AAC Wheatland VB
-Wheat Midge tolerant
- Very good lodging resistance
CWSWS - AC Andrew - Great silage option
-In demand by milling and ethanol industries
New Varieties Coming in 2027 - AAC Westking - AAC Stoughton
Yellow Peas:
CDC Canary - Improved standability -Early maturity
-Higher Yielding
Faba Beans:
CDC 219-16 - Zero Tannin
- Seed is smaller than Snowbird, larger than CDC Snowdrop
6-Row Feed Barley:
AB Advantage - Improved plump and bushel weight - Smooth awned -High grain and forage yield
2-Row Malt Barley:
CDC Churchill - Increasing demand by Malting Companies, Yielding 109% of CDC Copeland
Captain Sean Brison, Firefighter Nathan Dul, Senior Firefighter Dave Calder and Firefighter Benjamin Jehn were the recipients of peer voted awards at the recent Firefighters Ball. Photo by Melissa MacIntosh-Young
Lamont County named Featured Site for National Volunteer Week
BY GRANT JOHNSON
Lamont County is stepping into the spotlight after being selected by Volunteer Alberta as a Featured Site for National Volunteer Week 2026.
The recognition comes with a $1,200 grant and highlights the County’s ongoing commitment to community-driven programming and volunteerism across the region.
lyna Family Resource Network are partnering to host events throughout April, recognizing the people who give their time to keep communities thriving.
ing others.
Community Services Program Assistant Darlene Onushko added that the recognition is about more than just one week.
“It’s about igniting positive change,” she said.
Across Lamont County—including the towns of Bruderheim, Lamont and Mundare, and the villages of Andrew and Chipman, along with hamlets of St. Michael, Star, Whitford, Wostok and Hilliard plus local organizations are gearing up to celebrate.
Community Services, FCSS, CALC, and the Ka-
“Volunteers are extremely important for our community,” said Community Services Manager Sara Rindero. “This milestone year really helps elevate the visibility and impact of volunteering not just locally, but across Alberta and beyond.”
From appreciation dinners to community events, the County says these celebrations are just a small way to thank the individuals who dedicate countless hours to help-
“Volunteering builds stronger, healthier communities, and we’re proud to be part of that.”
Event registration details are expected later this month, with updates to be shared through Lamont County’s website and social media channels.
As Lamont County prepares to host its featured celebrations, one message is clear: behind every strong community is a group of dedicated volunteers making it all happen
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MINBURN COUNTY
• Part of W4-14-51-10-SW County of Minburn 140 acres with 950 sq ft bungalow and treed yard site. Power,gas well and septic tank. # 2 soil with 100 acres cultivated and 35 cultivatable acres in hay. Offer will besubject to subdivision with the country of Minburn. House and yard are currently rented for $1000 per month plus utilities.
Price $1,300,000.00
BEAVER COUNTY
• 2 Property Sale: Property 1: 50301 RR182 1 ½ storey 1,710 sq ft house on 80 acres with Detached double car garage, Heated and insulated 40’ x 50’ shop, 44’ x 52’ wooden barn , Insulated 30’x 40’ detached man cave. 2 - 100’x50’ and 1-120’x50’ cold storage shops , 36’x54’ Machine shed and 2 3-sided pole sheds. 65± acres cultivation. Property 2: W4-18-50-23-SWN ½ 80 acres, 78± acres cultivated 2 soil.
Total price for both parcels $1,225,000
• SOLDW4-18-50-23-SE 160 acres 95± acres of cultivated and 65± acres of pasture. Price: $550,000
• W4-18-50-14-SE N 26.21 acres 16± acres cultivated and 10± acres pasture Price: $68,000
• SOLD W4-18-50-23-NE 160 acres 44± acres cultivated, 36± acres pasture and 80± acres wetlands Price: $300,000
TOWN OF LAMONT
• 5119 48 Ave, 5121 48 Ave, and 5116 47 Ave 3 commercial lots 50' by 100', 65' by 100', and 30' by 100' Price: $200,000
VILLAGE OF ANDREW
• 5317-50 Ave Andrew. An 18,000 sq. ft. manufacturing shop with office and storage space on 2.3 acres of land Price: $1,700,000 ***or inquire about leasing units as small as 4000 sq ft***
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