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Thrilling Spectacle Over 350 Ukrainian dancers open 2017 UCHV season

Members of the Viter Ukrainian Dance were the headliners for the outdoor concert during Victoria Day on Monday, May 22.

Michelle Pinon Editor

Close to 2,200 people flocked to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village for the start of its 2017 season to enjoy the thrilling spectacle of more than 350 Ukrainian Dancers as well as the featured art exhibit, attractions, activities, and of course its open air living history on Monday, May 22.

The event kicked off with the official opening of this summer’s feature art exhibit: ‘Where We Came From.’ The youth art exhibit features 50 pieces, andmarks the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, and highlights the stories and experiences of ordinary Alberta families as understood and presented by the youngest generation of present day.

T h e re was musical entertainment in the visitor c e n t r e courtyard along with a vendors market.

Inside the MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS S i l s k a This was one of 50 pieces in the feature D o m i w k a exhibit ʻFrom Where We Came Fromʼ.

Red Barn were representatives from the Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society, St. Andrews Ukrainian Music Society of Alberta, and the Shumka Summer Dance Camps. Of course, what took centre stage at the bandshell was the most popular venue by far as more than 350 Ukrainian Dancers from the Athabasca Ukrainian Folk Dance Club, Cheremosh School of Dance, Edmonton School of Ukrainian Dance, St. Martin Ukrainian Dance Academy, St. Paul Ukrainian Dance Club and Trembita Arts School performed throughout the afternoon.

Whether visitors were there for the first time, or not, they all seemed to enjoy the weather, hospitality, cuisine, and activities that only this unique living history museum can offer.

Correction PM met by “Respect Vegreville” protestors in Edmonton SUBMITTED PHOTO

Prime Minister Trudeau travelled to Edmonton to make an announcement on the Child Tax Credit Saturday, May 20. Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs decided to bring the ʻRespect Vegrevilleʼ message with the parents and kids that will be affected to the venue where the Prime Minister was located. According to CTV News Edmonton report, the Prime Minister was quoted as stating: “We are moving forward in a way that works with the community to minimize the impacts of this transition,“ says Trudeau. “Which we know is difficult.”

According to the Public Service Alliance of Canada, a rally will be held on Thursday, May 25 outside by the clock tower at Canada Place in Edmonton. For more related news from MP Stubbs turn to page 5.

In the May 16 front article with the headline: ‘Full Stop: Opponents of Range Road 201 closure voice objections at public hearing,’ the Lamont Leader inadvertently omitted the word “NOT” from a statement that was made by Sylvia Holowich. She wanted to know who was going to pay for all the accesses that would be required. She said that those costs should NOT be at the cost of county ratepayers, but the parties requesting the closure. The Leader apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Opinion From Where I Sit: Why They Should Care Fast forward to today.

Canada is celebrating its 150th as Ukrainians cele-

By Hazel Anaka Decades ago I was asked to help write our community’s history book, just one of a spate of such projects for Alberta’s 75th anniversary in 1980. The books would chronicle community histories before they were forgotten.

brate too. One hundred and twenty-five years ago the very first Ukrainian settlers to Canada put down roots not that many kilometres from where I live. That’s big news for our County and the festival I coordinate.

To help mark the occasion, I’m putting together a PowerPoint presentation to run on a loop at the festival. The goal is to capture images that reflect the historic dayto-day reality of Ukrainian-Canadians.

At first I thought the

older the pictures, the better. Someone, a bona fide historian says the scope should be broader than that. Because I live to serve, I began looking at photos with new interest.

Picture a little girl with bangs and doe eyes in a fancy dress standing solemnly before her first birthday cake. It’s identified as 1964 and has that sickly colour that marks many older pics.

The plainly decorated cake is on a round hassock that seems to have a grassy, silk flower arrangement visible in the body of it. There is the ubiquitous spider plant that everyone had

back in the day. A plant stand with a doily on it sits in front of a window with the patterned ‘fibreglass’ drapes so popular at the time.

Depending on the viewer, that photo may evoke amusement, ridicule, curiosity, or nostalgic warmth. And the same can be said of the black and white ones from 1930 or yesterday’s digital ones. I’ll skip the whole sociological debate about the irony of people snapping pictures with their phones instead of living the experience they’re so desperate to document.

Or most people’s seeming reluctance to actually

print photos for posterity.

Many of the photos I’m now scanning for the project are from the history book. Someone had the presence of mind to print duplicates back then and now they are in my hot little hands. I have the privilege of looking back, way back and selecting images for a comprehensive presentation.

I can pick ones with great old ‘gangster’ cars or horse-drawn implements; ones with log buildings or Old West general store facades.

Ones with old country embroidered blouses or Mad Men era dresses.

Ones that capture people doing daily chores or those all decked out and stiff as mannequins. I can feature a one-yearold pixie or an eightyyear old baba.

This work reminds me we should all do a better job of labeling photos because someday, someone will wonder who’s this, when did it happen, what are they doing, and why. What does it mean to me and my place in this family, community, culture?

Most importantly they’ll wonder why they should care, from where I sit.

Letter to the Editor: Debunking the 97 % consensus Not long ago, Sierra Club President Aaron Mair told a U.S. Senate hearing that the science of global warming “should not be up for debate.”

In response, one of the senators asked if it’s a frequent practice of the Sierra Club to declare areas of science beyond further consideration or discussion. Mair was then asked to explain how, “in the last eighteen years, satellite data shows no demonstrable [global] warming whatsoever?”

Rather than answer the question, Mair replied: “But, Senator, 97% of scientists… agree that there is global warming.”

This so-called consensus on global warming is something that climate alarmists and ambitious politicians drag around like a toddler with a favourite blanket. But who says that 97% of sci-

entists agree? Where does that number come from?

It seems there are at least two sources. One arose from a survey conducted at the University of Illinois. The survey’s authors, Zimmerman and Doran, sent 10,357 surveys to scientists at academic and government institutions. Their key question: “Do you think human activity is a significant contributing factor in changing mean global temperatures?”

A total of 3,146 scientists (over 90% with Ph.D.s) responded. Rich Trzupek, a veteran environmental consultant, reports that the responses were not as expected.

It was then determined, Trzupek says, that when respondents were rated as unqualified “to comment on the issue because they were merely solar scientists, space scientists, cosmologists,

physicists, meteorologists, and the like,” the consensus picture improved.

More than 10,000 scientists had been invited to participate and over 3,000 responded, but in the end, respondents deemed “expert” enough to have an opinion that counts were whittled down to a mere 77.

When asked whether human activity is a significant contributing factor to global warming, 75 of those 77 answered “yes.”

Joe Bast and Roy Spencer explain a second source for the 97% allegation. Bast is president of the Heartland Institute, and Spencer is a climate scientist and U.S. Science Team leader on NASA’s Aqua satellite. Bast and Spencer explain that an Australian blogger, John Cook, and his friends reviewed abstracts pub-

lished between 1991 and 2011. Cook reported that 97% of those stating a position (explicitly or implicitly) suggested that human activity is responsible for global warming.

Cook was quickly debunked when David Legates, former director of the University of Delaware’s Climate Research Center, and three others reviewed the same papers. They found that only “1% of the 4,014 expressing an opinion, and not 97.1 percent—had been found to endorse” the alarmist position on global warming.

Interestingly, at about the same time that Zimmerman and Doran were staking their original 97% consensus claim (based on 75 people), a survey by German climate scientist Hans von Storch was published.

The German professor

had polled climate scientists to rate the statement: “To what extent do you agree or disagree that climate change is mostly the result of anthropogenic [manmade] causes?”

Responses came from 530 scientists, with only 9.4% strongly agreeing.

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Liberals mislead Canadians: Closing Vegreville Case Processing Centre will cost more SUBMITTED ARTICLE Internal government documents show it will be considerably more expensive to shut down the Vegreville Immigration Case Processing Centre and to operate in Edmonton, despite the claims of Ministers, senior officials, and other Liberal MPs. “This entire time, the current Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Infrastructure Minister, the former Immigration Minister and the former Parliamentary Secretary to Immigration, have gone on the record to say this is based on responsibility to the tax payer.

But it’s not,” said Shannon Stubbs, MP for Lakeland.

The move will cost tax payers more, both in the short term and the long term. Over a 5 year period, the cost to the crown to move to Edmonton will be over $22 million dollars. To remain in Vegreville will cost $7 million, detailing a difference of almost $16 million—in just 5 years.

Estimated fit up in Vegreville is $25,144 versus a cost of $4.9 million in Edmonton—a stark difference.

Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs “During the past seven months, the Liberals changed answers and added excuses to justify this mistake. But, one claim has remained the same, all along: they said it would be more cost effective and that it’s about respecting tax payer dollars. The MP for Edmonton Centre said ‘Canadians expect a Government to make responsible decisions on government spending…and that will ensure middle class tax dollars are spent on quality services…’ As recently as last week, on May 8th, Infrastructure Minister, Hon. Sohi, said the Liberals are closing the Vegreville office because they ‘want to be responsible for how they use taxpayers’ dollars.

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Both Hon. McCallum and Parliamentary Secretary Virani have said this will ‘save money.’ But Canadians now know: that’s been a lie the entire time,” said MP Stubbs.

Among their many claims about the closure, the Liberals are increasingly attacking the employees in Vegreville themselves.

“IRCC requires a more diverse workforce that can respond to new and increasingly complex demands,” said Minister Ahmed Hussen in a letter to NDP MPs Sheri Benson and Jenny Kwan.

“We will need to recruit staff with a different skillset than previously required. IRCC will require persons with more advanced analytical skills and a broader appreciation of the complex decision-making required for this workload…”

But according to the latest available IRCC Performance Report for 2015-2016, the Vegreville CPC operates well above the Department’s service standard targets of 80%, at a processing rate of 93% of new applications and 97% of applications for extensions.

“Staff members in the Vegreville office have long done exemplary work, and are a model office, backing others up and outperforming counterparts across Canada. Senior departmental officials even acknowledged that fact the day they announced the closure in a town hall with employees,” said MP Stubbs. “First, senior officials said no cost analysis was done, then Liberal MPs claimed this decision was based a strong business case when I asked them to justify it, and now it’s been revealed it will actually cost taxpayers more. On top of that, the Liberals are now doubling down on their attacks on the hard working employees of

CPC Vegreville, but the Department’s own statistics show none of their cynical criticism of the employees’ performance is true either. Meanwhile, the Liberals still have never proven that additional positions or services can’t be done in Vegreville, or that the Vegreville office has to be closed in order to hire in Edmonton. This bad decision will cost Vegreville hundreds of jobs, and millions of dollars in GDP, labour income, and municipal revenue, never mind the major negative impacts on families, businesses, schools, and charities, and it will cost taxpayers millions more. I don’t know how the Liberals can possibly spin that it’s necessary - or worth it.”

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In a rare opportunity for a first term MP, Stubbs led off the Official Opposition’s leaders round in Question Period today to get more answers from the Liberals.

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Mundare School takes walking to a whole new level

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Students and staff took to the streets of Mundare to complete their Walk-A-Thon fundraising challenge that netted more than $4,900 to go towards the purchase of a new bus for when students go on field trips, swimming lessons, sporting events and other extra curricular activities.

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Students at Mundare School have been working hard canvassing family, friends, businesses and community members in recent weeks to collect money for a new bus.

Principal Liane Schultz, along with 160 plus students took to the streets of Mundare for the Walk-AThon last Tuesday afternoon following an assembly in the gymnasium where it was revealed the total amount of money the students raised came to $4,919.75.

Schultz explained that each week on “Walkathon Wednesday” students brought their pledges in to get their name in for prize draws. For every ten dollars each student brought in, their name was entered in a draw, and the class with the most money collected would also earn an ice cream sundae party!

Tracy Doerksen was very impressed with how much money the students raised in only a few weeks, and presented the top earners prizes for their efforts.

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Digital devices are causing Albertans eye strain, according to survey SUBMITTED ARTICLE There’s no escaping them. Whether it’s working on a computer, sending a text message or watching TV, digital devices play a significant role in Albertans’ lives. A new survey commissioned by the Alberta Association of Optometrists reveals that adults in Alberta spend an average of 10.5 hours per day on digital devices, and all of that screen time is causing digital eye strain.

Alberta optometrists are speaking out about this growing concern during Vision Health Month.

“We are definitely seeing an increase in the number of patients coming in with digital eye strain symptoms,” said Lamont optometrist Dr. Scott Lopetinsky. “In many cases, people are surprised to learn that it’s their smartphone,

computer, TV or tablet that is causing the problem.”

The survey conducted at the end of April reveals that more than 70 per cent of adults in Alberta are experiencing discomfort as a result of using digital devices.

This discomfort can range from tired eyes, to headaches, to blurred or double vision.

“When we stare at something close up, the eye muscles have to work much harder than when we look far away, which over time can cause the muscles in our eye to become tired and strained,” explained Dr. Lopetinsky. “Also, when we stare at a screen, we blink less. We typically blink 12 times a minute, but when looking at a screen, we tend to blink only five times a minute, which can lead to dry eyes.”

These factors coupled

with the blue light emitted from digital devices can all result in people feeling the adverse effects of digital eye strain.

While there are quick and simple steps people can take to prevent digital eye strain, the survey data shows that many adults in Alberta aren’t protecting themselves as much as they could.

Special lenses are available that can filter out the blue light emitted from screens.

Unfortunately, only 20 per cent of Albertans are aware that computer glasses are available, and only four per cent actually use blue-light blocking lenses. The 20-20-20 rule, which involves looking 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes, can help relax the eyes, yet only 13 per cent of Albertans use it. Even something simple like properly positioning a

computer screen can help protect the eyes, but the survey shows only 35 per cent of Albertans have their screen positioned slightly below eye level and at arm’s reach.

Some people may not realize that the symptoms they are experiencing are being caused by their digital device use.

That’s why it’s important to visit a doctor of optometry on a regular basis. During a comprehensive eye exam, optometrists can determine if the adverse symptoms patients are experiencing are a result of digital eye strain or are an indicator of a larger problem. They also provide customized treatment options for patients to help eliminate or minimize symptoms.

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Lamont optomitrist Dr. Lopetinksy says digital eye strain is on the rise, but there are simple steps people can take to offset its effects. between six and nine months, another between the ages of two and five and every year after that. Healthy adults should see an optometrist at least every two years, and seniors should have annual eye exams. In Alberta, annual eye exams are covered for children up to age 18 and seniors 65 and older.

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Adult literacy programs receive funding increase Michelle Pinon Editor

A recent injection of additional funding for adult literacy is welcome news indeed.

Susan Campbell, Chairperson of the Lamont County Community Adult Learning Council, stated: “I am pleased the Province is investing more money to support the delivery of adult foundational learning opportunities in communities across Alberta.”

While the Province has announced a $900,000 increase in funding for the Community Adult Learning Program, details on how many and which CALC organizations will receive the funds has not been released.

Campbell went on to say, “As we are funded

by Alberta Advanced Education as one of the CALC Learning Program organizations that deliver such programming, I hope this increase will benefit us and help us with the challenges specific to rural Alberta.”

According to the

Province the funding increase will bring the total 2017-’18 budget for CALC to $18 million.

Mike Schmidt, Minister of Advanced Education stated: “One in five Albertans is affected by low literacy, and this has a tremendous impact on our society. We know that good jobs start with

a good education and, by supporting foundational learning programs we are helping Albertans break down barriers and improve their lives.”

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“While there’s no avoiding digital devices, it’s important to remember that digital eye strain can be prevented,” said Dr. Lopetinsky. “By educating themselves about digital eye strain, Albertans can save themselves a lot of discomfort and pain.”

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Human touch and high technology connect Shell donates $13,000 to fund help shape the future for LHS students Michelle Pinon Editor

Thanks to the generosity of Shell, students at Lamont High School now have more possibilities for necessary skills and training to advance their studies and careers.

During presentation and demonstration day in the library teacher Katelynn Sadler stated “Shell’s donation, ($13,000) has given Lamont High a leg to stand on to start this Communication Technology class. The skills

MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS

Josh Zwarich , left, and Zayne Williams work on a model pick up truck, whose movements are controlled through specialized connectivity and an IPhone.

students learn in this class are of astronomical use, not only for the future, but for their high school careers as well.

While the program is expensive to start up as it requires next generation equipment and software, Sadler said the investment is well worth it. “With Shell’s grant we have been able to purchase a lighting set and green screen that our students can use. This equipment will allow students to explore a variety of AV/photography skills/careers. It also allowed us to purchase a 3D printer, that can not only be used for recreational use, but can be applied to 3D design and 3D modelling.�

She went on to say, “With this grant money we can start to offer more modules for Lamont High students where the skills they learn can be applied to careers like graphic design, photography, and even Bio-Med engineering.�

School Library Technician Angela Wendorff, who applied for the grant through Shell’s community foun-

Elk Island wildlife advisory Michelle Pinon Editor

Elk Island National Park is a sanctuary for bison, birds, and thousands of people who flock to the picturesque landscape that is a stone’s throw away from Lamont. “Visitor and wildlife safety is a top priority for Parks Canada and the Agency strives to reduce human caused wildlife mortality through the use of signs, staff, visitor education and wildlife-proof garbage bins,� says Robyn O’Neill, Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer.

O’Neill says baby bison are being born and spring bird migration is also taking place right now, so there are plenty of opportunities to catch a glimpse of the “little reds� running around, and warns visitors to be extra careful while driving, cycling, or walking in the park. “Parks Canada works hard to keep wildlife and people safe through a suite of wildlife conflict mitigation actions. These include: managing attractants, human use restrictions such as warning and area closures, strategic fencing to keep bison out of areas of high human use and regular

PHOTO COURTESY OF ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK

Staff are warning visitors to be on the lookout for the new baby bison in the park.

road patrols.

In 2016 there were two reported wildlife collisions in EINP. “While the number of these types of incidents in Elk Island National Park varies from year to year, ultimately the goal is to reduce wildlife collisions. Colliding with an animal in a vehicle can lead to injuries; people are encouraged to take steps to protect themselves and wildlife while travelling through national parks,� noted O’Neill.

dation, also manufactured the Shell and School logos with the assistance of the new 3D printer, that were presented during the recent special event.

Wendorff is thrilled with the 3D printer and other electronic devices which aid in the development of problem solving abilities and creativity. These new additions

to the COM Tech program will give students the leading edge required in today’s technology based world.

Pictured from left to right are: Assistant Principal Curtis Starko, Conal MacMillan, Head of Corporate and Community Relations at Shell Scotford, Principal Sharon McLean, and Library Technician Angela Wendorff.

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Gather information and share your opinions at an Elk Island National Park Open House regarding options to ensure a healthy population of bison, moose, elk and deer in the park. Sustainable ungulate populations is important to ensuring a healthy ecosystem in the park. Your input into these options is valued. Light refreshments served.

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May 25, 2017 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Lamont Arena Meeting Room 4844-48 Avenue Lamont, AB

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June 1, 2017 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Alfred H. Savage Centre 13909 Fox Drive NW Edmonton, AB

Le 1er juin 2017 de 18 h 30 Ă 20 h 30 Centre Alfred H. Savage 13909 Fox Drive NW Edmonton (Alberta)

For more information, please call 780-992-2964 or email robyn.o'neill@pc.gc.ca

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10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Bruderheim Lions Club hosts Walk for Dog Guides Michelle Pinon Editor

Drizzling rain and brisk winds couldn’t put a stop to the Bruderheim Lions Club Pet Valu Walk For Dog Guides on Saturday, May 13.

Participants and pooches were dressed properly for the soggy weather, and enjoyed the time to walk together and raise awareness for Dog Guides of Canada.

“I’m walking to promote events in Bruderheim and to try and support local,” said Katy Holtzhauer. She said the fundraiser was a great opportunity to socialize as well as a wonderful training opportunity for her puppy Zoey.

Jessi Offenberger said she heard about the fundraiser on Jana’s Pet Grooming Site. “It’s a good cause and 100 per

cent of the proceeds go towards the training of dog guides.” She also welcomed the chance to socialize.

Willie Ferguson loves walking and hiking, and both her and her Standard Breed Silver Poodle couldn’t wait to get on the walk.

Interestingly, Ferguson belongs to the Palm Creek Lions Club in Casa Grande, Arizona., which was founded by a pair of Canadian Snowbirds.

After nine years of RVing, she decided to purchase a home in Bruderheim last fall.

Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch said the Lions Club Foundation supports dog guides and programs throughout Canada. He pointed out that the federal government doesn’t offer support for the program, and through Lions Clubs and private donations,

folks in need of their services would be able to because of that.

Bruderheim Lions Club Past President

Darby Dunn said guide dogs need one year of general training as well as specialized training which can cost upwards

of $30,000. She is happy, that through the efforts of the Lions Club and community members they were able to raise

just over $400 for the cause.

Interestingly, Ferguson belongs to the Palm Creek Lions Club in Casa Grande, Arizona.

MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

Drizzling rain didnʼt prevent participants from joining in the Walk for Dog Guides on May13 in Bruderheim.

Pictured from left to right are: Willie Ferguson and her dog Bella, Katy Holtzhauer and her son, Jana Semeniuk and her dog Minnie, Jessi Offenberger, her dog Mercedes and her son, and Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch and his dog Rylee.

BRUDERHEIM COMMUNITY GARAGE & CRAFT SALE!!

Book your table today!!

Saturday, May 27th 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Community Hall (5014 Queen Street Avenue and under tent if necessary)

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CHIPMAN 4-H BEEF / MULTI CLUB

ACHIEVEMENT DAY 73 RD !! MONDAY JUNE 5TH, 2017 R CHIPMAN AG GROUNDS YEA PLEASE JOIN US

1:30 PM SHOW 6:00 PM SUPPER

7:00 PM SALE

**Debit available for easy purchases for Town Garage Sale Items only** (Please note: cra and private garage sale tables are private vendors and payment must be made at their tables).

All proceeds from the garage sale will go to fund Bruderheim’s New Skateboard Park .

To donate garage sale items or to reserve a private table ($21.00 for each table) contact the Town Office @ 780-796-3731 limited space available book early!!

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 11

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NEW ADVERTISERS IN THE DIRECTORY

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Kennels Lamont Boarding Kennels Where Dogs Play

(780) 895-2440

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Lawn Care

Two Uke’s Lawncare

• Spring and fall cleanups • Aeration • Power rake • Monthly mowing

Serving Fort. Sask & surrounging areas

Cody Widynowski 780-603-7920 twoukeslawncare@gmail.com

12 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 23, 2017

PAINTING SERVICES

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cell: 780-490-8616 email: gerhard.rosin@outlook.com website: gerhardrosin.ca

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office: 780-449-2800 fax: 780-449-3499 #109, 65 Chippewa Rd, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 6J7

ROOFING

Furnace & Hot Water Tank Replacement Plumbing - New Home Construction Air Conditioning - Gas Fitting - Gas Fire Places Garage Heaters - Service & Repair - Sheet Metal

John Panek 780-999-2065

Serving Lamont & Area

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Dukes Yard Maintenance Spring Clean Ups flower beds mowing fertilizer tree trimming pruning

780-499-9701

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Motor Vehicle Accidents, Fatal Accidents, Wills, & More

SEPTIC SERVICES

Elizabeth J. Tatchyn, B.A., LL.B BARRISTER & SOLICITOR By appointment only

at Smith Insurance Service, Main Street Lamont

MACHINERY

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ENTERPRISES INC. Equipment rentals and sales Industrial tools and consumables

Mini Batch Concrete

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Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS

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When booking an appointment please specify the Lamont office

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Serving Lamont and Area Since 1977 Wednesday 1:30 – 5:00 pm Dean Bosvik Javan Vandelannoite

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• Sand, Gravel & Top Soil • Loading & Hauling • Landscaping • Excavating • Demolition

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Shannon Kowal 780-920-3076 Jason Kowal 780-818-6010

Thank you for supporting these businesses.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 13

Classifieds ________________________ COMING EVENTS EVENTS COMING ________________________ VIKING FARMERS MARKET Regular market 2 - 4 p.m. every Thursday. Bedding plants. Contact Evelyn at 780-592-2431 or Irene 780336-4707.

11tfnc ________________________ Viking Alliance Church Perennial Plant Exchange and Giveaway Tuesday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For info call Tricia 780-688-3675 20-21c ________________________ Viking Minor Hockey Annual General Meeting & Early Registration Night June 15, 2017 @ 7pm at the Viking Hall. Attendance is mandatory to receive a discount on 2017/18 fees.

20-23c ________________________ Senior Week Supper Friday, June 2, 2017, Viking Seniors Centre, 6 p.m. $15 per person. Reservations appreciated 780-336-4749. Entertainment - Door Prizes.

Everyone Welcome. 20-21c ________________________ The Annual General Meeting of the Viking Community Foundation will be held June 1st at 7pm at the Viking School. All members and interested public are welcome to attend.

20-21c ________________________ The Camrose Swans & Roses Lions Club is hosting the Alberta Lions Walk for Dog Guides, taking place at Stoney Creek Centre in Camrose on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 10 a.m. The Viking Lions Club is pleased to support this program and encourage others to as well. Fundraising packages can be picked up at Pet Valu in Camrose. For more information contact eleekroeger@gmail.com 19-20c ________________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR ________________________ Viking - Triplex 5022 58th Ave. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Close to hospital. $800 per month plus utilities. No smoking. No pets.

587-256-0430 01tfnc ________________________ For Rent in Chipman - 3 bedroom mobile home. Call 780-405-2511 for more info.

LL07tfnc ________________________ House for rent in Ryley 5024 - 52 Ave. 2 bedroom, no smoking and no pets. $500/month plus utilities.

Call 780-688-3626.

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________________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR ________________________ For Rent in Viking. 3 bedroom house with 1 bedroom basement suite. Dbl detached garage. Can be rented as a separate suite. $1100/month plus utilities.

Call or text 780-717-6783.

CP20-21c ________________________ Suite in four-plex in Tofield.

2 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bath.

Fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Adults only. No smoking and no pets. $1,000/month. Available immediately. Call: 780-2632688.

TM15tfnc ________________________ Approx 100 acres pasture for rent by tender, NE11-5017-W4, 1 year term, fences to be maintained by the renter. Mail tender to Beaver Heritage Ag Society, Pasture Tender, Box 147, Ryley, AB. T0B4A0. Closing date for tenders May 31, 2017. For more details please call 780-996-2580.

TM20-21c ________________________ 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath partly furnished home, deck, large yard, near Viking, available July 1st. $1,000/month + utilities. Available July 1st.

(780) 385-5673.

20c ________________________ 2 bedroom large suite in 3story walk-up apartment building under new professional management with live-in, on-site caretaker.

Close to Town Centre, hospital and No-Frills Superstore. Rent from $895, incl. utilities, energized parking stall. DD $500. Seniors welcome with special rate. 780632-6878 or 780-918-6328 LL06tfnp ________________________ Bachelor and 1 bedroom suites, 3 appliances.

Bachelor from $695, 1 bdrm from $795, rent incl. water, heat, energized parking stall. SD $500. 780-632-3102 LL06tfnp ________________________ Bruderheim Duplex for rent. 3 bed/1 bath, 5 appliances/window coverings included, large semi finished basement, large fenced yard, small pets are welcome, family neighbourhood/close to school. $1500/mnth + utilities. $1500 Damage deposit.

References required. Call 780-203-0358.

Available immediately.

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________________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR ________________________ House for Rent 4522 54 Ave. Tofield. Incentives offered.

Available now.

Five Bedrooms 2 and 1/2 baths, fenced yard. Double car garage. No pets. Contact 780-662-2687 or 780-2893520 for details. TM41tfnp ________________________ 3 bedroom town house for rent in Viking,. 780-2540130 14tfnc ________________________ FOR SALE SALE FOR ________________________ Hay for Sale. Alf/Tim/Br/ CW mix. Small squares shedded $5ea. Rounds $50ea. Majority no rain. Phone late evenings 780-942-4107. LL16-25p ________________________ Green & yellow peas, fababeans and wheat seed for sale.

Call: 780-405-8089. TM17tfnc ________________________ Mobile Home - Single Wide 1987 Atco 10' x 52', with 2 x adjoined Atco trailers 24' x 52' total in a 'T' shape. 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, open living and dining room. Cost $1,000, obo and complete removal of all three trailers.

Phone 780-318-0679 for pictures or site visit. TM19-22p GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE ________________________ 51219 Rge Rd 195 Forest Glenn Estates #36 and #79.

On May 27 & 28 from 10 am - 6 pm. Household, sports, kids stuff, shelving, garden, outdoor, prefabbed stairs, water tank, steel gate post, 6' metal gate.

TM19-20p ________________________ HUGE MOVING SALE Thursday, May 25, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, May 26, 10 a.m.

- 5 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 13219, Twshp. Rd. 480. 1.5 miles West of Viking (14), 1/4 mile West on RR 480.

Ev & Dennis.

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Classified ads placed in any of the three publications will appear in all papers for ONE price of $10.75 for the first 25 words and .39¢ a word thereafter

________________________ 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 more info.

TM19-22p ________________________ Waterfowl hunting guide in Tofield/Vegreville area.

September and October 2017 position available, $4,000-$6,000/month. Some experience required.

Evenings and weekends.

Room and board provided.

Contact Blaine Burns at Black Dog Outfitters 780203-2876 or bburns4@telusplanet.net, check it out at www.blackdogoutfitters.ca TM13-22p ________________________ HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT for after school and weekends - full time in summer months. LABORERS full time immediately. Must have Class 5 license. Email resume to q-tek@telus.net or call Denton 780-336-5401 19-20c ________________________ Live in housekeeper. Light cooking, housekeeping duties. Prefer a lady 65-70 years of age. Non-smoker, non-drinker. Room and board included. Wage negotiable. Acreage in Tofield area. Please send resume to: Box 1541, Vegreville, AB T9C 1S7.

TM15-22p ________________________ LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE LEGAL ________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS ESTATE OF DONALD DOUGLAS TKACZYK who died on April 21, 2017 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by June 30, 2017, and provide details of your claim To KNAUT JOHNSON FRANCOEUR Barristers & Solicitors 4925 – 51 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1S4 ATTENTION: DAVID R. FRANCOEUR If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

19-20c ________________________

Found a lost item?

Advertise in the classifieds.

________________________ LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK ________________________ Short horned bulls for sale.

Polled, semen tested, optimal birth weights. Delivery available. Call Shepalta Farm at 780-679-4719.

CP15tfnc ________________________ Purebred Angus Bulls For Sale. Yearling and 2 yr old, Red & Black. Call 780-9869088 LL13-21p ________________________ For Sale - Two 2 yr old Purebred Black Angus bulls. Low birth weights.

Semen tested. Call for more details 780-385-4411 or 780336-2011. Leave message if no answer.

CP14tfn ________________________ Bulls For Sale. QUIET twoyear-olds and yearlings, black angus bulls, and black baldie bulls available.

Semen tested. 780-632-1961 or 780-632-1104 LL13-21p ________________________ Purebred Salers Bulls.

White, tan, red and black.

Scattered Spruce Salers.

780-768-2284 or Cell: 780208-0199.

08-21c ________________________ REAL ESTATE ESTATE REAL ________________________ Restaurant for Sale. 9,000 sq ft building in Sedgewick plus 3 lots 25x100. Dinning room and lounge - 140 seats plus opportunity for additional living space. Call 780384-3600. Serious inquiries only!

CP27tfnc ________________________ SERVICES SERVICES ________________________ Roy’s Handyman Services.

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

780-662-0146 or 780-2323097.

TMtfn ________________________ Wipf’s Greenhouse.

Greenhouse, Bedding Plants, Vegetables, Free Range Eggs. Located on RR 180, TWP 473 - 1/2 mile west on TWP 473. Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 8 pm.

Closed Wednesday evenings. Phone: 780-385-8389 or 780-385-4934.

15-21c ________________________ Massage and Reflexology 1 hour treatments. Call: Marge 780-662-3066.

TM35tfnc ________________________ DB LANDSCAPING, yard & skid steer services. Call Dustin 780-919-7743.

Thanks!

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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 ________________________ 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 ________________________ 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 ________________________ Viking - Dog Grooming Service. 20 years experience. Call Lynnette 780-3362411 19-21p

CLASSIFIEDS RATES $10.75 first 25 words 39¢ each additional word PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 WEEKLY REVIEW Ph. 780-336-3422 vikingreview@gmail.com TOFIELD MERCURY Ph. 780-662-4046 adsmercury@gmail.com LAMONT LEADER Ph. 780-895-2780 lmtleader@gmail.com

14 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Liberals mislead Canadians: Closing Vegreville office will cost more Cont’d from Page 5 Hon. Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety responded to Stubbs’ latest questions.

“The decision relates to expanding the capacity of the immigration system in Alberta. It is about growth. That is the issue at stake here. The difficult reality at the present location is a 20% staff vacancy rate. The new location will help expand capacity, improve recruitment, shorten wait times and upgrade services in and for the province of

Alberta.”

Since 2013, the Government of Canada did 6 staffing campaigns for IRCC offices: Three were specific to CPC Vegreville, one for Vegreville and Ottawa, and the other two for all offices across Canada.

For the Vegreville specific campaigns, 664 applications total were received.

“The decision to close the office in Vegreville does not make any sense, and will harm a whole rural community. And, all for what? The addi-

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tion of 32 new positions which both the town and the landlord said could be accommodated in Vegreville? Or which could have been placed in Edmonton at any

LAMONT HEALTH CARE CENTRE Invites applications for the following postition: 1 Summer Student in Recreation Therapy (June 1st - August 31st, 2017) Duties will include performing a variety of activities designed to support the residents/clients orientation, functional ability, social skills and emotional needs in a safe and supportive environment.

Applicants must have gr 12. Preference will be given to individuals with experience and a sincere desire to work with the elderly.

Salary: $15/hour (some weekends & evenings) Please direct resume to: Ms. Wendy Horricks Recreation Therapy Supervisor 5216 - 53rd street PO Box 479 Lamont AB T0B 2R0 FAX resume to 780-895-7305 Closing date: May 29, 2017

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Basket weaving expert

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fully stocked for the season ahead

Michelle Pinon Editor Andrew area basket weaver Robert Kuhmayer was one of around 30 vendors on hand for the Chipman Fur & Feathers Homesteaders Market.

He has been twining away at his craft for nearly a quarter century, and has no plans of stopping any time soon.

“How it started, my uncle use to do it. I was always enthused on how he could do it and make different shapes.”

Basket weaving is a great hobby, and Kuhmayer is more than happy to make use of the plastic twine that is usually thrown in the garbage or burned after farmers have no more use for it. But quantities are in limited stock as more and more farmers are moving away from traditional baler twine in favour of a netting material. He is always grateful to have a few good suppliers, and stocks up on as much as he can when he can.

The long, thick needle he uses to make the baskets are also a scarce commodity, and he was happy to score quite a few of these needles, traditionally used to sew or mend sails on boats, off of EBay awhile ago.

His baskets come in all shapes and sizes, and are either blue or orange or a combination of the two colours. The baskets are labour intensive to make.

Even the small ones take 15 hours on average, but he thoroughly enjoys the craft, and meeting people out at the markets.

Each year he fashions around 100 baskets, and since Christmas he has been able to complete 30 baskets.

He is showing no signs of slowing down. “I’m his little helper,” exclaims Sari, who loves to lend a hand. Who knows it may lead to another generation of basket weavers? If nothing else, he will have shared his time and talents for his family, friends and folks who appreciate his artistry and craftsmanship.

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Sandy Drews, Leona Borschneck and Lori Kalmbach of My Cluckin Hen House brought a total of 60m baby chicks to the Fur & Feathers Homesteaders Market at the Chipman Ag. Grounds on Saturday, May 13. Even though the weather was rainy, vendors and attendees kept dry and warm in the quonset during the special event. There was an awesome selection of chickens, ducks, roosters and hens, as well as handcrafted and antique items for folks to purchase throughout the day.

Doug Butler holds the roof of the birdhouse steady while Evan Wick gets ready to hammer in a nail. Butler as well as Ken Engman, both members of the Lamont Fish & Game were on hand to assist youngsters during the construction process.

Several members of the Lamont Fish & Game Association were on hand for the release of trout into the Lamont Fish Pond recently.

Spokesman Ken Engman said 643 Brook Trout and 800 Rainbow Trout were released. “We usually put in 2,000; but with whirling disease our numbers were down this year.”

Those numbers are determined by Alberta Fish & Wildlife and distributed through their hatcheries.

Members of the Lamont Fish & Game Association will be planting around 250 spruce, pine, and columnar poplar trees around the southside of the pond on S a t u r d a y, May 27 beginning at MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS 10 a.m.

Attention Anglers: The Lamont Fish Vo l u n t e e r s Pond has been restocked with Brook are always and Rainbow Trout for your fishing welcome. pleasure.

Town-Wide

Saturday June 3, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please register your Garage sale for $5.00 at the Town office.

Deadline for registration is June 1, 2017 Site maps will be available June 2 at the Town office and various businesses with sale locations.

Lamont Light-up & Perogy Festival Committee will be hosting a

Hot Dog Sale located at Price Automotive from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Basket weaver Robert Kuhmayer, left, poses with his son David, and his grandchildren Sari, 6, and Mattheau, 8, during the Chipman Fur & Feathers Homesteaders Market. The Andrew area man has been fashioning baskets out of plastic recycled twine for the past 24 years.

For more information please call the Town office at 895-2010.

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