UCP MLA proud of accomplishments and looks forward to election

It has been an immense honour and privilege for me to serve the residents of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville as your MLA for the past four years.

As we approach the end of this four-year mandate, I would like to quickly recap some of the many great things we have accomplished together for our community in this time.

I successfully advocated for the $60 million Vinca Bridge replacement, to improve connectivity and economic development in the region, and I also led the successful push for new overpasses at the inter- sections of Highway 830 with Highways 15 and 16, which are now in the engineering and planning stages respectively.

Additionally, I have advocated for improving and updating the TWS 560 and Highway 830 intersection, and multiple other paving upgrades and safety improvements being conducted on Highway 16.

On our secondary highways I have also advocated in the planning of local transportation projects such as repaving Highway 855 and 857 North of Highway 16. The town of that they would speak with the owners.”

Bruderheim has also recently been awarded $3 million in funding for their reservoir and pump station.

I am also proud to have provided over $3.3 million to the Vegreville Industrial Park, and an additional $1.6 million for industrial area roadway construction. I have also been a strong advocate for the Vegreville Lift Station to receive repair funding of over $1.2 million, and have provided over $1.1 million for reconstruction of Range Road 143.

Additionally, I have secured over $4 Million in Municipal funding to be provided to the

County of Lamont, with an additional $400,000 to Elk Island Park, over $400,000 to the Village of Andrew, over $400,000 to the Village of Chipman, over $600,000 to the Town of Mundare, over $1 million to the Town of Lamont, and over $1 million to the Town of

Bruderheim.

I have also had the opportunity to serve as the Associate Minister of the Status of Women, and currently serve as the Parliamentary Secretary for Ukrainian Refugee Settlement. I want to thank my constituents for making the past 4 years so memorable, and I look forward to the next mandate.

Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk, MLA Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Parliamentary Secretary for Ukrainian Refugee Settlement in Alberta

Lamont County

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The attacking dog owner seemed to be genuinely concerned, and graciously transported Bear and I to our respective Health Care Hospitals for examination and treatment. Bear was in surgery for three hours from his multiple injuries, and placed on 4 different medications. I had sustained a lacerated hand from those giant teeth, and had to have a tetanus injection as well as antibiotics. The dog owner paid for the veterinary expenses.

As any concerned victim would do, I consulted the Police, as the “Server and Protector” for people in Canada, and was told that “They had only put down one dog in 10 years, they could do nothing, but

As a once active Farmer, and someone who has been a longterm canine owner, I have witnessed dogs who have tasted blood and they are unmanageable, and not to be trusted. In my experience, contrary to some beliefs; a dog who initiates a bloody attack is not rehabilitative.

Sadly, little Bear is now petrified to go outdoors. When I put the leash on him and tell him we’re going for a walk, instead of excitedly wagging his tail and demonstrating eagerness to go, he cowers, shivers, and whines. There is no longer joy related to our daily walk, only terror. There is no exploring or curiosity, just a frightened little dog hugging close to my legs for the duration of the outing.

As for myself, I awaken several times each night, re-experiencing that bloody assault, as emotional trauma from that unlawful, vicious act. In part, it is in realizing that should another attack of any kind occur, either to myself, my family, my pet, or a child, there will be no justice, no “Serving and Protecting” by local Police. In fact, I am coming to the conclusion that, if I were to carry any protective device for myself and my pet In Canada, I would be incarcerated.

It would seem to be very clear that “crimes” are protected, and that those of us who protest “wrongs” are either neglected, or jailed as criminals.

Canadians, What have we come to??

Bill Hunter Bruderheim

• 15,000 sq ft Industrial shop built on 42.8 acres in Lamont County adjacent to the town of Lamont. There is an approximately 15 acres of gravelled yard with partial chain link fencing. located at 195043 HWY 29 Lamont County Price $3,175,000 or call for lease price.

• W4-18-53-24-SW Plan 0826481 Block 2 Lot 1 5.02 acres yard site in Lamont County. Utilities at the property line. Price $49,000

• W4-18-53-26-SE N ½ Lamont County 80 acres property with a 60 ‘ by 40’ shop and the remainder of the land currently in hay. Price $235,000

• W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County. 138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use. Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202. Price $4,400,000

Two Hills County Recreation Land

• W4-12-55-27 NW 146 acres with 1/2-mile frontage on the North Saskatchewan River. HWY 29 and RR 123 50± acres of cultivation power at property Nicely treed lot for a building site. Price $350,000

Strathcona County

• SW Part of NW –23 –53 –23 –W4 40.55 acres North of Highway 16 on Range Road 232 in proposed medium industrial zoning with CP rail line at the border of the property Price $7,200,000

• Parts of SW and SE -7-53-22-W4 located at Highway 21 and Lakeland drive 63.62 acres of development land with Highway 21 exposure. The property is within the Bremner and local Employment Area ACP with expected future use of industrial. Price $6,000,000

Tax notices are typically sent to ratepayers by mail before the May long weekend. If you have not received your notice before June, contact Lamont County’s Tax Clerk at 780-855-2233.

May Events: lamontcounty.ca/eventscalendar ar

Chipman and Bruderheim Youth Group/Centre, Education Week, Mental Health Week, Digital Skills Workshop, King Charles III Coronation Ceremony, Mundare Townwide Garage Sale, Bruderheim Market, Bullarama Supreme, Highway Cleanup, Economic Development Week, Emergency Preparedness Week, National Nurses Week, Lamont Farmers’ Market, and more!

Community Services: Serving Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman

Access current monthly services & programs information for FCSS, CALC and KFRN:

For more information, scan the QR code or visit lamontcounty.ca/community-programming

Contact CALC, FCSS or KFRN at:

Spring warming can result in localized flooding of roads. If you come across a flooded road, proceed with caution or find an alternate route. Please report it to Lamont County Public Works at lamontcounty.ca/service-requests. If the road is barricaded/closed, use an alternate route. Road closures are posted on Facebook/Twitter & lamontcounty.ca/pw-roads

If you are aware of a blocked/ frozen culvert on a County road, please report this to Public Works (for concerns on primary/secondary highways, contact Emcon).

Farming Season Road Safety ty

With snow melted and fields thawing, please take a moment to be cautious when traveling County roadways and highways. In preparation for another growing season, large pieces of farm machinery are waking from the winter slumber and will be on the roads leading to farming fields.

County Range Roads and Township Roads are gravel surfaced—with that, shoulders may still be soft. It is recommended other vehicles pull over, remain stopped, and wait for farm equipment to pass safely. If you attempt to continue driving past farm equipment narrowing your road access, you may steer your vehicle over the shoulder, and the road may give away (crumble).

When passing farm equipment, be cautious of the width of the equipment, as it may take a portion of your lane.

When approaching farm equipment on a highway traveling at highway speeds (80100km/h), depth perception may make this equipment appear further away than it really is. Farm equipment is traveling at ~40km/h, and that closes the distance between very quickly.

Let’s have a safe and successful harvest!

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? n?

Kindergarten information nights for Elk Island Public Schools take place throughout April and May (Mundare–April 7, Bruderheim–April 12, Lamont–May 25 & Andrew–May 29). Complete your child’s 2023-24 kindergarten registration, then plan to attend the kindergarten information night at your child’s school. eips.ca/registration/kindergarten

The full list of information nights is at: eips.ca/programsservices/early-learning/kindergarten/information-nights

Registration Renewal Reminder

If your last name or company begins with the letters C and N; remember to get your registration renewed before the end of May! alberta.ca/vehicle-registration-expiry-date-chart.aspx This message is brought to you by the Elk Island Traffic Safety Partners.

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