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Mundare to test dog run
Mundare dog run to be set up temporarily to test usage
BY JOHN MATHER
Mundare council will proceed with a free range dog run in the downtown area along the right of way adjacent to the CN tracks.
Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla told council May 4, he had received a quote for fencing for the park but to cover an area of 35 feet x 100 feet it was going to cost about $7,500.
After a collective moan went up from councillors, Zyla reported Councillor Frank Rosypal had found some other chain link fence which was at a reasonable price to fence the area.
Councillor Jason Kowal said he had been approached about possibly putting the dog run at Ukrainia Park.
He said he had concerns about that area because of ball tournaments that take place in the park during the summer.
He said along the tracks would be a temporary location initially to see what sort of usage the dog park might get.
Zyla added he wasn’t sure how long it should be.
Rosypal said he could acquire about 150 feet in three rolls and 60 to 70 feet in another couple of rolls.
Council did have concerns about erecting the chain link fencing because to install it permanently, fence posts would have to be embedded in concrete.
Rosypal then told council he had a source where he could possibly get some channel posts that could be used for temporary fence posts.
“I was asked if I wanted them and I said for sure to set them aside,” said Rosypal.
Councillor Irene Talaga wondered who would be responsible for cleaning up the dog park.
Zyla, echoed by Mayor Mike Saric, said clean up would be the responsibility of the dog owner.
Kowal said the town would have to supply a bag station and a garbage can.
“People will have to be responsible like they would anywhere else in town.
“We’re not trying to generate revenue for the town doing this,” he added.
Mayor Mike Saric said, “The whole idea is to give it a try and see what happens.”
Kowal again argued along the track was the place for the dog park.
Saric said he felt permission might be required from CN before the park could go in and Zyla said he would look into that.
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Margot. As per her wishes, no funeral It is with great sad- service will be held. ness and much love that we say goodbye to Lotte Beinek, who passed away on the 6th of May, 2021, at the age of 86 years, just a few days short of her 87th birthday. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Monika and son-in-law David, grandchildren; Kerri, Cory and Aubrey, great grandchildren; Hayden, Halsey, Lucas and Morrison. Special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at the Lamont Health Care Centre, for her care during her time there. In honor of Lotte, memorial donations can be made directly to the: Alzheimers Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, 10430 61 Ave NW #306, Edmonton, AB T6H 2J3. Lotte is predeceased by her husband New Bruderheim dog training business owner Werner and a sister Amanda Dobie breathed a sigh of relief last week when higher COVID restrictions ensured outdoor dog training classes could continue with a BULLS FOR SALE limit of five people. Dobie is pictured here on May 6 QUIET TWO-YEAR-OLDSANDYEARLINGS, at the Bruderheim outdoor rink with student Remy while his owner BLACKANGUSBULLS & BLACKBALDIEBULLSAVAILABLE ~ SEMENTESTED ~ . learns how to establish boundaries. 780-632-1104 780-632-1083
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Council then considered using snow fence material for temporary fencing.
Kowal said it would have to be a long run because if people have a big dog it could cover a great distance pretty quickly.
He added he would like to see the facility go up in the next few weeks.
Kowal made the motion to put up a pilot dog run to cover a 50 foot by 250 foot area and it was carried by council.
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Mechanical breakdown delays Bruderheim street cleanup
BY JANA SEMENIUK
The Town of Bruderheim experienced delays in their street sweeping efforts last week due to mechanical failure. Director of Operations and Infrastructure Dennis Tomuschat said breakdowns are common.
“Sweepers are the highest maintenance pieces of equipment a town can own. Breakdowns are common even with regular maintenance. In this case there were a combination of items that broke down on the sweeper and postponed the sweeping schedule,” he said.
Tomuschat further noted that the sweeper, which belongs to the Town of Lamont, was on loan to the Town of Bruderheim.
Bruderheim Chief Administrative Officer Patty Podoborozny said, during the May 5 council meeting, that borrowing Lamont’s street sweeper saved money for the town.
“Deleting contract services for sweeping in exchange for services with the Town of Lamont resulted in a savings of $8,000,” she said.
Tomuschat added that the street sweeper has been repaired and sweeping should be complete the week of May 10.
Meanwhile, other spring projects in Bruderheim are also getting underway. Crosswalk painting and spring fire hydrant flushing will commence after street sweeping in addition to two new flashing crosswalk markers being installed; one near the school and the other on 52 Ave. and Queen St.
Evelyn Dach of the Lamont/Star area and her daughter Genevieve Verbitski of Fort Saskatchewan shop for bedding plants on Mother’s Day at Jones Greenhouses just north of highway 29, east of Lamont. With proper pandemic procedures enforced including wearing of masks and sanitizing prior to greenhouse entry, the Jones Greenhouse offers a wide selection of bedding plants and garden vegetables.
Town of Lamont defeats tax rebate proposal
BY JANA SEMENIUK
A motion to bring forth a municipal property tax rebate program in the Town of Lamont was defeated during its third reading at the Apr. 27 Lamont council meeting.
The motion was aimed at providing incentive to new development within the town by allowing a rebate to the municipal taxes on new construction for three years.
Chief Administrative Officer Christine Beveridge explained that council has been discussing the option for a long time.
“At council we have been talking about this for two years and really wanted to get it off the ground,” she said.
Councillor Perry Koroluk questioned how the move would benefit the town.
“The municipalities I have seen that have this, owned lots they were trying to sell which is why they did it,” he said.
Mayor Bill Skinner offered his take on the issue.
Councillor Dave Taylor echoed Skinner’s statements.
“This kind of incentive is meant to attract developers. To get something going,” he said.
Koroluk questioned whether the program would intensify an existing issue.
“There’s a number of homes for sale in Lamont, so now we are looking at bringing in a developer to add to a problem we already have. I don’t think there’s that big of an advantage,” he said.
After passing the first two readings in 6-1 votes, with Councillor Koroluk voting against, the motion was defeated on a vote to move it to third reading, which needed to be unanimous to pass.
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