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First of two Chipman-Lamont Bus/Train Memorials installed at accident site Nobody was ever the same after 1960 tragedy devastated Lamont County, monuments over-due tion of the Lamont monuBY JANA SEMENIUK ment included an unveilA monument marking ing ceremony, Hrehorets the Chipman/Lamont explained how current School bus tragedy that COVID gathering restrictook the lives of 17 high tions thwarted the effort. school students in 1960 “Because of COVID, was finally installed on shipments of materials Nov. 4 near the accident were delayed, and we site in Lamont. weren’t sure when the “Finally, after almost 61 monument would be finyears. Words cannot ished,” said Hrehorets. express how emotional I “And due to provincial feel,” said the restrictions around gathChipman/Lamont erings, we wouldn’t be Memorial board chair able to have as many peoTom Hrehorets. ple there (at the unveilHrehorets and secretary ing) as we wanted. So, we treasurer Trudy Harrold decided to hold off on the were on-hand to watch as ceremony and wait until the solid stone memorial possibly May.” was assembled and fixed In addition to a second permanently to a concrete memorial in Chipman, slab, donated, and preHrehorets and his compared by the Town of mittee discussed another Lamont. idea for the extra funds. The eight-member “One of our (commitcommittee has been tee) members suggested a fundraising since May to scholarship for the high have a permanent memoschool. The students who rial placed at the accident site. After donated adver- Workers from Remco Memorials carefully assemble the 8 x 5 foot stone monument memorializing the 1960 were killed went to the tising by The Lamont Chipman/Lamont school bus tragedy near the accident site in Lamont on Nov. 4. An unveiling ceremony, Lamont high school, so maybe a scholarship to Leader, the committee saw planned for the 61st anniversary on Nov. 29 has been delayed until spring due to COVID restrictions. Photo: Jana Semeniuk help support a student’s an overwhelming amount post-secondary education of support. would be a good idea,” he “Everyone was very much in favour “Our donations, includof the total amount raised, the commiting private and in-kind donations, are tee decided to collaborate with the and excited to be a part of it,” she said. said. Meanwhile, secretary treasurer at nearly $95,000,” said Trudy Harrold, Village of Chipman, where the victims “They were excited because a lot of lived, to have a replica of the Lamont those people were related in some way Trudy Harrold described her feelings board secretary treasurer. to victims or survivors of the accident around the community response to the The monument is eight feet by five memorial placed there. Former Village of Chipman Mayor or were survivors themselves. It was fundraising. feet and made of a mixture of granite “It’s been an outpouring of emotion and marble. Pictures of each of the 17 Tony Nygren described the feeling of very meaningful for everyone and I’m victims, as well the names of all sur- the village council and other non-prof- not just talking the community of for so many people. The support has vivors, are etched in the stone bringing it group members when approached Chipman, I’m speaking county-wide been incredible,” said Harrold. “It just goes to show you how necessary this the total cost of the memorial to about the idea for a duplicate memori- and probably bigger.” While original plans for the installa- actually has been.” $35,000. With using only less than half al.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Lamont County holds line on council salaries BY JOHN MATHER After reviewing the salaries and mileage paid out by neighbouring municipalities, Lamont County Council decided to hold the line on any changes to their current pay. Just prior to the municipal election, Reeve David Diduck had asked staff to gather information on council salaries from surrounding municipalities so Lamont Councillors could make a compari-
son to their own. “We have gathered this information,” reported Interim CAO Peter Tarnawsky at the Oct, 26, regular council meeting. “We have made no recommendations nor have we done any interpretations other than to suggest council accept the report as information. “If council wants administration to take action you may direct us to do that.” The information gathered showed in Lamont
County the Reeve makes an annual salary of $63,051.72, the Deputy Reeve makes $59,991.72 and councillors make $56,931.72. In addition they are paid $225 for additional meetings and a meal allowance of $12 for breakfast, $18.85 for lunch and $31.05 for dinner. In Smoky Lake County, the reeve is paid $73,075.20, while the deputy reeve makes $66,434.00 and council-
Ryan Carstairs in on every Fort Sask goal 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). Mundare’s Raeanne Boyko has a goal and four assists for her Sherwood Park Fury U18 AA female hockey team so far this season. Bruderheim Tier 5 U11 skated to a 5-5 tie with New Sarepta at Lamont Arena on Saturday, and then downed CNN 6-5 on Sunday at Bruderheim Arena. Against New Sarepta on Saturday, Bruderheim had a 5-1 lead in the third frame before allowing four before the period was over to settle for a tie. Madden Cossey got a hat trick for Bruderheim, while Wyatt Dalziel scored two. Assists went to; Clara Holt, Sawyer Hanson, Jonas Wytrykush, and Bryson Lewis. Max Maschmeyer got the tie in goal. On Sunday, Bruderheim was down 21 after one, but took a 5-2 lead into the third period. Despite a valid comeback try Bruderheim was able to hold on for the victory. Scoring for Bruderheim were; Madden Cossey (4g 1a), Sawyer Hanson (3a), Jonas Wytrykush (1g), Wyatt Dalziel (1g), and Jace Zanatta (1a). Zachary Vandelannoite got the win in goal. Lamont U15 got a 3-2 win at home against Pembina on Friday. William Furey, Nicklas
Mehlenbacher and Andrew Svitich all scored for Lamont. Assists went to; Camryn Fossum (2a), Alexis Lewis (2a), Xavier Storr and Ashlynn Dickinson. Sandy McDonald had 37 saves with a .949 save percentage to pick up the win in goal. The team was scheduled to play at Bon Accord on Sunday but no scoresheet was posted at deadline. Dylan Onushko has a
goal and an assist in seven games this season with the Fort Sask. Rangers U16 AA. Also on the team is Jacob Shiach whom has 1g 5a this season. Ryan Carstairs has 5g 4a in eight games this season for the Fort Sask. Rangers U13 AA squad. On Nov 6 in a game against the Knights, Ryan scored a hat trick and picked up an assist in his team’s 4-4 tie.
lors make $63,112.80. There are no per diems for meetings and they are allowed $20 for breakfast and lunch and $30 for dinner. In Strathcona County councillors are paid $85,893.00 with no per diems or meal allowances indicated. After reviewing the amounts paid, Reeve Diduck said it provided a good comparison between themselves and the neighbouring municipalities. “I’d say we appear to be at the lower end,” he said. “I was concerned about the per diem and one of the things I had thought, was what we could do was go from a full day per diem to a
half day per diems. “I don’t know if any of our committees we sit on are less than four hours if you factor in travel.” Councillor Roy Anaka suggested to leave the per diems as a full day. “I would leave them as they are,” he said. “If you have a four hour meeting and you drive for two or two-and-ahalf hours that’s pretty much a full day. I’d leave the salary as it is.” Diduck explained per diems apply only to meetings outside of Lamont County’s municipal boundaries and didn’t apply to virtual meetings. New Councillor Aaron Wick felt the per diems were comparable to
other counties so he would leave everything as it was. “I’d say just leave it where it is,” said Councillor Neil Woitas. “Looking at the information we have, we're neither high or low.” Interim CFO Rodney Boyko did point out every year, councillor salaries were updated for cost of living increases. Councillor Daniel Warawa wondered if mileage paid could be reopened if fuel costs continue to climb and Boyko replied it could be discussed during budget deliberations if council wished. Councillor Warawa moved the report be accepted as information.
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 3
Langevin new Mayor of Chipman BY JOHN MATHER At their organizational meeting held Nov. 1, Chipman Village Council selected Councillor Morris Langevin to serve as mayor. Deputy Mayor will be new Councillor Shana McIntyre and newlyelected Councillor Trudy Smith rounds out the council table. Langevin will fill the Village’s seat on the John S. Batiuk Water Commission with McIntyre serving as the
alternate. The same pair will also hold the seat on the St. Michael Solid Waste Commission. Councillor McIntyre will sit on the Family and Community Support Services board with Jody Derksen serving as the member at large. McIntyre will be the Village’s rep on the Lamont Housing Foundation and Councillor Smith will be the alternate.
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Bruderheim hotel closed down one day by AHS BY JANA SEMENIUK A lack of adherence to public health COVID-19 policy has prompted a wave of bar and restaurant closures across the province by Alberta Health Services including the Victoria Hotel in Bruderheim. Owner Alan Dmyterko was surprised with visits from AHS, Occupational Health and Safety as well as Alberta Liquor Gaming and Cannabis on separate days the week before receiving his closure orders on Nov. 2. “It was somebody that reported it to them,” said Dmyterko. “I had OH&S, AGLC and AHS coming down on me. All three of them. They wanted to know what's going on here.” The orders state that dine-in services at the Victoria Hotel were closed due to allowing customers to dine indoors without verifying proof of vaccination or produce a record of a privately paid negative rapid test result taken within 72 hours of service, or documentation of a medical exemption for vaccination as well as customers not wearing a mask in the common areas and on their way to use the washrooms. Dmyterko said that he
tries to make sure everyone is checked, as per the province’s Restriction Exemption Program, but busy times are challenging due to being short staffed. “I may have been in the kitchen when their representatives came in. There’s only one of us on at a time usually and it gets busy,” he said. “Then they said, ‘These guys said you didn't check them for their validation papers.’ And I said that I don't get everybody, is it a big deal? Well, apparently it is. They want everybody who comes in the door to be vaccinated because that's their protocol.” Dmyterko’s sister, Liza, who helps at the hotel, expressed frustra-
tion at the seemingly double standard regarding AHS’ public health policy. “They want everyone coming into the hotel to be vaccinated, but they don’t care if the people enforcing the rules (at the restaurants) are vaccinated or not,” she said. Lisa Glover, assistant director for Alberta Health Communications, confirmed by email that establishment workers are not required to be vaccinated. “The restrictions exemptions program does not require staff to be vaccinated as that is an employer decision. Vaccine-eligible patrons must provide proof of vaccination, a negative test, or medical exemp-
Bruderheim Victoria Hotel owner Alan Dmyterko (standing next to his sister Liza Dmyterko) holds up his cell phone which contains the app he uses to verify vaccination of his customers before they enter the bar. Dmyterko's hotel was shut down last week due to reports received at Alberta Health Services complaining that customers' vaccine passports were not being checked. Photo: Jana Semeniuk.
tion to access a REP-participating entity. Employers can institute their own workplace vaccination policies, in line with their OHS obligations and in consultation with their legal counsel,” she said. To date, the Victoria Hotel is the only establishment in Lamont County that has been closed for improperly checking for vaccine status. Meanwhile, the hotel bar was allowed to resume operations the next day Nov. 3.
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Opinion What will Trudeau do?
BY JOHN MATHER While our illustrious PM was in Glasgow last week letting his tongue out for a romp and throwing Alberta’s oil and gas industry under the bus, and who knows how many more jobs that it could cost, there was a small series of votes going on in the Excited States. And while the Democratic Party’s PR machine CNN continued its daily rant against former President Donald Trump (really folks, try to get over him), a Republican won the governor’s seat in Virginia and another scared the dickens out of Democrats in New Jersey by coming within a few thousand votes of winning that governorship. Across the U.S. moderate voters came out in droves and defeated far left loonies for the mayors of several big cities. Dumb ideas like ‘defund the police” resolutions were soundly defeated. Yet, up in Maine, a reasonable Democratic state that seems to rely on common sense, a resolution was defeated that could spur on Western Canadian separation depending on our prime minister. Maine voted by a margin of 60 percent not to allow a hydro electric corridor be built through their state, which would clear cut vast swaths of natural undisturbed northern forest. Known as the New England Clean Energy Corridor, the 233 km project would run a hydro line from Quebec to Massachusetts. Opponents said the line benefitted Quebec and Massachusetts but did little for Maine except damage its forests. Now, Central Maine Power would derive some benefits, but it is owned by a Spanish consortium which didn’t endear itself to Maine residents. In fact, they say Central Maine Power is one of the worst run power companies in the U.S. So this rejection represents billions of dollars of lost revenue to Quebec. And here’s where it gets interesting. You could hear the whining from Quebec politicians across the land. Premier Francois Legault stated emphatically the project will go ahead. “There’s nothing certain in life, but I’m confident it will get done,” Legault said. “We knew the (Maine) referendum would be tight, we have a Plan B.” CONTINUED
CONTINUED “We are looking at all the options to go ahead with this project,”said Quebec Energy Minister Jonatan Julien. “It’s a good project and we have done everything required. Legally, we think we can proceed. “The project must go ahead because we have all the authorizations to proceed. We are not going to demobilize our resources. We are on the ground and working.” Lawsuits were launched in Maine courts within hours of the vote being counted. But I guess Quebec politicians have never heard of Keystone XL. That project would have supplied much needed clean energy to the U.S, but sleepy Joe Biden, caving to the loony left of his
Democratic Party killed it on his first day in office. But this is Quebec. An independent nation in the Confederation of Canada. It doesn’t matter what those damn environmentalists think when it comes to Quebec billions. Natural forest be damned. Another country’s legal votes be damned. Here’s where it will get interesting. What will Justin and his Quebec greenie environment minister do? Will they take up the cause and demand the U.S. Federal government overturn the vote of the State of Maine? They want to protect the environment at all costs, so they say. They put emission caps on Alberta Oil and Gas all in the name of climate change. They didn’t raise a whisper when Keystone was
cancelled. But suddenly when climate change halts a project that will benefit Quebec what will they do? It remains to be seen. But if they support Hydro Quebec and the Quebec government, then that should be enough to push Alberta and Western Separatism to the top of the provincial agenda. It would clearly demonstrate there are two trains of thought for our misguided Federal government: One for Quebec and one for the rest of the country. I expect Legault and the Federal Bloc Quebecois will call on Trudeau for his support for the Hydro project. How Trudeau and his government reacts will be telling for the fate of this country we call Canada.
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FROM WHERE I SIT: The Value of List Making
BY HAZEL ANAKA My name is Hazel and I’m a recovering scarfaholic. Like most people admitting a compulsion there is some hesitancy…even as I do so with tongue firmly planted in my cheek. I don’t remember which scarf was my first but there’s a good chance I still own it. I have so many scarves they fill a four-drawer wicker tallboy in my closet. And they’ve overflowed into a couple other places in the house. For ease of grab-and-go, there are some stashed in a gloves and toque drawer near the back door. Others nest in a hanging storage thingy in the front closet. There are so many scarves that long ago I sorted them into different colourways. A drawer for neutrals, oranges, and animal prints because who doesn’t love a little leopard. A jammed drawer for blues in all their iterations: navy, jade, teal, aqua. Another for burgundies, purples, reds, pinks. Black and whites, metallics are in another section because they defy easy categorization. Oversized are grouped
together. When reaching for a scarf, colour is usually the first consideration. But there is so much more to it. Clearly, the weight and composition of the fabric matters. No sane person would grab a woollen scarf in June. Only the overheated would settle for a polyester one in November. Luckily, I’ve got so many scarves that I have usually have the perfect combination of colour and weight for any occasion. But no, we’re not done yet. Size matters. Is it large enough to replace the need for a jacket? Or small enough to tie like a cowboy’s bandana? The larger the piece of fabric, the more bulk it adds and sometimes, bulk is the very last thing you want. And what about shape? During our first trip to Palm Springs, Carrie, Hilary, and I wandered into a tiny boutique. I assure you it wasn’t in the El Paseo-the Rodeo Drive of the desert--shopping district because it was affordable. This was about the time the infinity scarf took the fashion world by storm. For any male readers, the infinity is a circular piece of fabric that gets wound around the neck in a series of artful folds. It also keeps your hands busy as you adjust and readjust it all day long. The perfect infinity scarf will be a soft, jersey-type fabric
that lays nicely and doesn’t bunch up around your neck. I found the perfect solid-coloured teal one in that shop. And of course, if one is good, one in every colour is better. A fuchsia one and a lovely floral in a silkier fabric joined the teal one in my bag. As with any hot fashion item, the market soon became saturated with choices: cotton, wool, silk, polyester. Which woman hasn’t succumbed to the rich colours and softness of the cotton ones from India only to find the loose weave leads to snags if you look at it the wrong way? The heavier, knitted woollens make me too damn hot and could serve as a cervical collar in the event of a neck injury. But of course, you don’t know these are a poor personal choice until you try it. But there are other options in the shape department. Is it a square or an oblong? Long or short? Is it so wide it needs to be folded over once or several times to fit around your neck? Is it so large, it serves as a sarong or shawl? Clearly, the colourful beachy fabric for the first use is a huge contrast to the silky or tapestry type for the second. I’ve also used large, tapestry ones as décor items if the colours were right. I’ve got delicate wool pashminas in a range of
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jewel tones. I’ve got the large cotton floral ones favoured by Ukrainians. Because the long fringe on them was way too much for me, I removed it. I’ve got the first designer silk oblong in hot pink, orange and white stripes I bought decades ago. Because I love the look of red poppies and its connection to Ukrainians, I bought a silk oblong from one of our festival vendors several years ago. Hilary has gifted me with other silk ones from her travels. A man I knew through some committee work brought me a scarf from
his travels to the Philippines because “you’re always wearing a scarf.” I inherited a chiffon scarf in apricot that is adorned with intricate bead work. Of course, any real scarf collection will include stripes, polka dots, florals, abstracts, paisleys, plaids, and any other pattern you can dream of. And what about the utility of scarves? They complete an outfit, warm you on an airplane or in a drafty concert hall, offer a visual and tactile treat for the senses, save you from the elements.
So, given all that you now know about my love for scarves, can anyone explain why I headed out on a solo trip across the province from a farm near Andrew to a time share in Canmore in November without packing a single damn scarf? The weather was/is fine and there was nothing threatening in the week’s forecast but still, isn’t that a bit reckless and dumb? It’s no consolation that a scarf isn’t the only thing I forgot to pack. I’ll chalk it all up to an exercise in resourcefulness, getting by with less, and the value of list making, from where I sit.
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Chipman 4-H members seeks clothing donations for Hope Mission BY JOHN MATHER The Chipman 4-H Beef and Multi Club are seeking donations of gently used clothing to donate to Edmonton’s Hope Mission. According to Chipman 4-H Club leader Malory Parrish, the group is looking for donations of all sizes of mens and womens’ clothing. Anything from underwear, sweatpants, gloves, jackets, shirts, socks, toques, long johns hoodies are all on the list of desired items. “We have always helped with the Lamont Food Bank Christmas
Hamper Program but last year because of Covid we couldn’t,” she explained. “So this year we thought we’d gather donations for the Hope Mission.” Parrish said the Hope Mission was chosen because its warehouse had been destroyed by fire recently, so their need is pretty great. She added about 35 kids will take part in the clothing drive and they are pretty excited about it. They will also take donations of backpacks,
shoes, boots, and belts. People may also donate hygiene products such as travel sized containers of toothpaste, shampoo, conditioners, body wash toothbrushes and razors. Donations can be dropped off on Nov. 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch in Fort Saskatchewan. It’s address is 9964-93 Ave. On Nov. 13, donations can be dropped off at Walker School in Bruderheim from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. and on Nov. 14, donations can be delivered to the Lamont Arena between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parrish said she hopes to have a couple of parents of the 4-Hers drop off the donations in Edmonton within the week. If people wishing to donate can’t make one of the locations they can contact Parrish at 780289-0294; Sharisse Rasmussen at 780-2937526; or Janet Elsner at 780-722-2430.
No raises for Mundare councillors BY JOHN MATHER During the orientation meeting of Mundare council, Oct. 26, it was decided the council would not give themselves any sort of remuneration increase. Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla provided a report which broke down how the new councillors and mayor were paid. The mayor receives a base honourarium of $289 per month while each councillor receives a monthly stipend of $217. They are also paid $187 for each meeting they attend and $113 for any special meeting that might be called. The only time councillors won’t receive the meeting rate of pay is if a meeting is cancelled, or the board or commission they may be attending also provides a per diem rate for attendees. If a councillor attends meetings outside of the town such as a convention or workshop they are eligible for a per diem rate of $181 for a full day meeting or $126 for a half day meeting. They are allowed a $65 per day meal allowance and a $40 meal allowance for a half day. Council was satisfied with those figures and no motions were made to make any changes to the current salaries or meetings fees structure.
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November 11th, 2021
We Shall Remember Them
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Lest We Forget
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OUR BEAUTIFUL FALL IS ENDING With snow in the forcast soon, this might be one of the last spectacular displays of fall colours as it adorns the banks of the North Saskatchewan River coming into Lamont County on 855, recently. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
Remembrance Day observances still cut back by Covid BY JOHN MATHER After Remembrance Day services were severely cut back because of Covid 19 restrictions in 2020, things haven’t changed that much for 2021. In Bruderheim, the community is invited to take part in a virtual Remembrance Day ceremony Nov. 11 (tomorrow). While there will be a small service at the town’s cenotaph beginning at 10:30 a.m., the town is inviting residents to watch the service on Bruderheim’s Facebook page. In Lamont, the service will be held at the town’s cenotaph Nov. 11, located at the Lamont County Building, 5303 - 50 Ave. starting at 10:50 a.m. Covid -19 guidelines will be in place and must be adhered to. In Mundare, social distancing restrictions have once again prevented any dinners from being held in conjunction with Remembrance Day. According to Lisa Elschuk of the Town, Mayor Cheryl Calinoiu will preside over the service at the cenotaph but neither MP Shannon Stubbs or MLA Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk will be available. Letters of remembrance from both will be read out.
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Staff members at the Mary Immaculate Care Center in Mundare show off some of the quilts created by members of the Chicken Coop Quilters. In the back row left to right are: Amanda M., Cheryl Z., Lesley M,. Effie L., Susie T., Cindy P., Debbie G., Natalya P., Corey K., Libby A., Kyla I., and Abelardo C. In the front row left to right are: Adirana C., Elizabeth N., Laurel W., Rhonda Y., Val R., Cindy B., and Kerri Anne P. The team of quilters, the Kalyna Country Quilters Guild, made up 30 quilts for the residents last winter in the heart of the pandemic lock down. They then continued to sew up 65 more quilts for the entire staff at Mary Immaculate. The quilts brought much joy to the lives of each of the recipients during a challenging time.
“HEROES ARE MADE BY THE PATHS THEY CHOOSE, NOT THE POWERS THEY ARE GRACED WITH”
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Stubbs feels it’s time for Alberta to react to Federal government O’Toole takes away her shadow cabinet position after criticizing leadership BY JOHN MATHER Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs feels it's time the Province took a stronger stance against the Federal government and its harsh treatment of the west through statements made by the Prime Minister at the Glasgow COP-26 climate summit on oil and gas emissions, and Justin Trudeau’s appointment of the new environment and natural resources ministers. “I think the turn off the taps legislation is still on the books. It was brought in by the NDP and I think it’s high time for the province to use any and all powers in its jurisdiction to push back," she said. When Stubbs attended the Northeast Agricultural Board AGM last weekend, she said she was hearing quite a bit about the Prime Minister’s announcement of further caps on emissions in the oil and gas industry. “I think I’m even hearing more in general about his appointment of Steven Gilbeault as the environment minister and Jonathon Wilkinson as the Minister of Natural Resources,” said Stubbs. “You know before, they (the Liberals) used to attempt a balance between the ministers. Guys like Jim Carr and Seamus O’Regan, they did serve the Liberal agenda, but I think they did appreciate the contributions the oil and gas industry made to Canada. “But with these two guys (Gilbeault and Wilkinson) in these ministries it’s completely the culmination of the anti energy agenda that the Conservative and I have been fighting against for the past six years.” “I think it will have disastrous effects on the oil and gas industry, but I also think it will have negative impacts on our agricultural producers.” She said she’s hearing that they will become the next target for restrictions and rules against development. She adds the forestry and mining
sectors will also soon be affected. Stubbs adds the current round of inflation is coming, for the costs of taxes like the carbon tax on producers and transporters. “But the producers aren’t making any extra money because the prices are going up,” she said. “Consumers don’t see that. They are getting hammered but the producers aren’t profiting either.” Stubbs also wonders what authorization Trudeau had to make his energy emissions caps statements when he was in Scotland at the COP26 Climate Summit. “It’s not as though he got a resounding mandate in the recent election,” she stated. “And he didn’t consult with any of the provinces or the private sector before jetting off to Scotland to make this announcement.” She said the Liberals had talked about greater emission caps a few years ago and the provinces were opposed then. “Now he’s gone ahead and announced them anyway.” She further doesn’t know why the other federal parties, including her own, haven’t spoken out against Trudeau’s remarks. “I really have no idea. But I will continue to
speak out against it,” she said. She also doesn’t know why the U.S. President Joe Biden is calling for more OPEC production to help reduce the cost of fuel at American pumps, when his country is right now one of the world’s largest producers. “He has clean, ethically sourced oil and gas right on his doorstep and he shut down Keystone,” said Stubbs. “What a ridiculous spectacle. To be ideologically opposed to domestic production and to have closed the door on Canada and then to be begging OPEC for action… “It’s just bananas.” An announcement yesterday was made to the effect that Stubbs would not have a position in the new O’Toole shadow cabinet. She criticized her party for not having a leadership review after O’Toole lost the last election.
Drumheller, AB AWC & ABC Region 2 | APG Zone 2
Nov 17
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Nov 18
Claresholm, AB AWC & ABC Region 1
Nov 23
• W4-18-53-11-NE 160 acres pasture on RR 181 between TWP RD 530 and 532 Price: $250,000 • W4-18-53-11-SE 159.88 acres pasture on RR 181 between TWP RD 530 and 532 Price: $250,000 • W4-18-54-18-NW 2 parcel farm 158.48 acres 130 ± acres of grain cultivation 3 bedroom house. Property has gas, power, well, septic with aerial discharge, Dug out and a shop Price: $850,000
Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs
2021 Regional Meetings
Nov 16
PROPERTIES LAMONT COUNTY
FARM LAND IN CHIPMAN • S ½ of SW ¼ -20-54-18-W4 80 acres all in hay and trees near Highway 15. Price $150,000 • SW ¼ 30-54-18-W4 (North ½) 78.83 acres fenced pasture land Price $140,000 • SW ¼, 30-54-18-W4 (South ½)- 72.12 acres fenced pasture land Price $130,000 BEAVER COUNTY (BRUCE AREA) • NE ¼ -13-49-14-W4 160 acres of hay land RR 140 and TWP Rd 494 Price $300,000 • NE ¼ -24-49-14-W4 160 acres of pasture land RR 140 between TWP Rd 492 and 494 Price $250,000 • East and West half of SW ¼ -17-49-14-W4 160 acres. 90 ± acres of cultivated and 70± acres of pasture land RR 145 and TWP Rd 494 Price $320,000 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 LAND IN WETASKIWIN COUNTY
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$10.75+gst first 25 words 39¢ each additional word PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 WEEKLY REVIEW Ph. 780-336-3422 Email: vikingreview @gmail.com TOFIELD MERCURY Ph. 780-662-4046 Email: adsmercury @gmail.com LAMONT LEADER Ph. 780-895-2780 Email: lmtleader @gmail.com ________________________
CARD THANKS CARDOF OF THANKS Hope Mission and Tofield Community Church extend Abundant Thanks to everyone who generously contributed winter clothing and blanket donations for the delivery on Friday, October 29th. TM45c ________________________
COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS FIREARMS WANTED FOR DECEMBER 2021 LIVE & O N L I N E AUCTION: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria. Auction or Purchase: Collections, Estates, I n d i v i d u a l Items. Contact Paul, Switzer's Auction: Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609, sales@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com. ______________________________ HELP US PUT A LID ON IT Please support our efforts to fix the roof on the CN train station Tea House and Art Guild in Viking, AB Donations can be made by: -e-transfer to vikingstationgallery @gmail.com -Cheques payable to Station Gallery and Art Centre Guild, P.O. Box 997, Viking, Alta T0B 4N0 -Donation box at Station Tea House Tax receipts are available for donations exceeding $10. Requests for receipts made to Betty Klein.
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Due to COVID-19 restrictions and those of the Legion Command, this year’s Remembrance Day Service conducted by Royal Canadian Legion Viking Branch #81 will be closed to the general public. It will be streamed on the Golden Valley Lutheran Church website. beginning at 10:30 a.m. on November 11. ______________________________ Bruce Stampede Association Annual Meeting Thursday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bruce Community Centre 45/46c ________________________
GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. All Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money. Call the Benefits Program 1800-211-3550 or send a text message with your name and mailing address to 403-980-3605 for your FREE benefits package. ________________________
The Viking Agricultural Society is accepting applications for the position of caretaker for the Community Hall. Duties Include: •Regular upkeep of the Viking Community Hall •Taking bookings for events •Doing yearly cleaning •Snow removal and outside maintenance Please provide a current resume to Sheila Erickson at erickson_sheila@hotmail.com. We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A detailed list of the duties will be provided as well as monthly and yearly duties that will need to be completed. The end date to have resumes in is December 8, 2021. ________________________
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 18 7 7 - 9 8 7 - 1 4 2 0 . www.pioneerwest.com. ______________________________ Carpet and upholstery cleaning residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer backup, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087
LAND SALE LANDFOR FOR SALE EXCELLENT HUNTING REC LAND on Sask River. Elk, Bear, Deer, Moose, lots of bush, water rights an hour from major cities. Subdividable. 160 acres with 320 possible. Call Doug @306-716-2671. 45p ______________________________ PRIME HIGHLY ASSESSED FARMLAND SOUTH OF REGINA. 2 quarters $488,000.00 assessed. Excellent farmer for long term lease. Also, 4 quarters of good farmland with Oil Revenue. Call Doug @ 306716-2671. ______________________________ FARM LAND FOR SALE. 160 ACRES SE21-56-16-4 ANDREW, AB. FENCED WITH DUGOUT. TAKING OFFERS CALL: 780-9070144 ________________________
FEED SEED FEEDAND AND SEED HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. "On Farm Pickup" Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. ______________________________ ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888483-8789. ________________________
FOR RENT FOR RENT House for rent, up and downstairs in Lamont. $650/ upstairs 3 bedrooms. $450/ downstairs 1 bedroom. Sharing utilities, non-smoker, no pets, available immediately. 587-708-7278 45/46p ______________________________ House for Sale or Rent - 5316 - 57 Ave in Viking. 4 bedroom 2 bath. Large backyard with detached garage. across from playground. Available December 1, 2021. No smokers, no pets, damage deposit required. References required. $1,000/month rent. Call Dennis Bird at 780-336-2369 (house) 780-3855689 (cell) or Laura at 780-385-2043 for more info! 45p
HELP HELP WANTED WANTED FREIGHTLAND CARRIERS, a triaxle air ride flatdeck carrier is looking for Owner/Operators to run Alberta only or the 3 Western Provinces. Must have own plates, insurance & WCB. Truck gross revenue is an average of $20,000/month. Call 1-800-917-9021 or email: dispatch@freightland.ca. ______________________________ Class 1 oilfield driver. 3 years experience necessary. Fax resume, safety tickets, and CDA to: 780-662-3368 or email rwwhlt@mcsnet.ca ______________________________ TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INTERIM CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Beaver County Due to the recent departure of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), County Council is seeking the services of an INTERIM CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER while it works with a recruitment consultant to fill the position permanently. The CAO is responsible for the overall leadership of all municipal operations and staff, as well as being Council’s key advisor and strategist. The successful applicant can look forward to a variety of leadership responsibilities in a proactive and diverse municipality, in addition to an exciting opportunity to implement the recommendations of a recent Corporate Governance Review. Refer to beaver.ab.ca for additional information. Beaver County offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualified individuals are invited to submit a resume, stating relevant education and experience, to: Reeve Kevin Smook ksmook@beaver.ab.ca Phone: (780) 995-9339 c/o Beaver County Box 140, Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 This career opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, although resumes submitted by 4:30 pm, Thursday, November 25, 2021, will be given first consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted ______________________________ Mowing contract available. Russo Greek Orthodox Church of Star located at 192004 Twp 564 or 3 miles North and 2 miles East of Star, AB. Accepting bids for mowing grounds. Contact Jim Kuzyk @ 780-895-7733 or 780-242-0890
REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE Great Commercial lot for sale on Main Street in Viking, AB. Only one like it. Asking $19,999 OBO. Serviced. Large attractive location, would be perfect for constructing a new building. Build yourself an office, rent an upstairs apartment. Or vice versa. Pays for itself! Or place a pre-built on the property. Located next to bottle depot and restaurant, near Food Bank/FCSS, across from bank and financial advisors, near liquor stores and school. Or just buy the lot now and wait for values to go up once COVID is over. Call Barb at Swan City Realty at 780-385-0631 if interested ________________________
SERVICES SERVICES Drywall Taping/Texturing 35+ Years No Job too small! Experienced drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job big or small. Don't want to do it yourself, give me a call! Based in Killam but willing to travel Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka exp. Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.) Also do ceiling texture. Non-drinker, just want to work. Willing to work with existing taping crew. Call 780-385-2106 or 780-3851251. tfnp ______________________________ Roy's Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Call 780-232-3097 tfn ______________________________ CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer employment/licensing loss? Travel/business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US entry waiver. Record purge. File destruction. Free consultation. 1-800-347-2540. www.accesslegalmjf.com
tfnp ______________________________ Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 tfnp ______________________________ "Sue's Cleaning Service" Professional Residential & Commercial cleaning. Over 20 years experience. Excellent references. I am in the Holden area. Call or text me. #780-221-7744. TM44/47p. ______________________________ For all your local livestock and hay hauling services: D & H Outlaw Transport Darian Kozak 403-740-2934 780-888-7441 (Dispatch) 45p ______________________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms? •Invoices? •Envelopes? •Business Cards? •Bookmarks?•Magnets? •Score Cards?•Stamps? •Certificates?•Receipts? •Posters? •Menus? •Invitations? •Calendars? •Letterheads? And more! Call your local paper with your print order today! WEEKLY REVIEW Ph. 780-336-3422 Email: vikingreview @gmail.com TOFIELD MERCURY Ph. 780-662-4046 Email: adsmercury @gmail.com LAMONT LEADER Ph. 780-895-2780 Email: lmtleader @gmail.com tfnp ______________________________ Shane’s Stucco & Drywall Service Shane Hollar Stucco (Traditional & Acrylic), Drywall, Stone, Textured Ceilings, Tile and Spray Painting 780-336-4832 shanes.stucco@gmail.com tfnp
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May 7, 2013 issue of The Lamont Leader
From the files of the Lamont Leader
Sled dog racing turns into a passion for the Mark Hartum family Sled dog racing has become a lifestyle for the Hartum family. Pictured (l to r) are; Mark, Elle, Mya, Noah, and Brooke. The family hits the road each year for three months to compete in several competitions and world championships. Living close to Blackfoot-Cooking Lake Provincial Recreation Area allows them ideal training conditions for their dogs.
Bruderheim CAO “blindsided” by 60% cut in Provincial grant BY JANA SEMENIUK The town of Bruderheim will be doing more with less after learning their provincial Municipal Sustainability Initiative funding will be cut by nearly 60 per cent for next year. Bruderheim Chief Administrative Officer Patty Podoborozny said that although she knew a reduction was coming, she was ill prepared for such a drastic cut. “This really blindsided me. I didn’t think it was going to be this low,” she said during a recent interview. “We were warned it was going to go down, but I didn’t think it would be this much. We will only be getting 40 per cent of what we are currently getting.” P o d o b o ro z n y explained that the Town uses capital funding for projects such as roads, sidewalks, and a badly needed reservoir expansion. Bruderheim has seen their MSI capital funding increase slightly over the
years, receiving just over $274,000 in 2018 to nearly half a million dollars in 2021 when the program was expanded to address financial pressures municipalities were experiencing due to the pandemic. While the program expansions are being discontinued next year, Bruderheim will receive less than $200,000 in 2022. Podoborozny described the implications. “I always stack the projects for a couple of years so we can get a better price putting out a bigger tender,” she said. “But now, instead of projects every two years we will need to do them every four years. This also means that the price of materials could go up which will cost us more.” While Podoborozny was not expecting such a drastic cut, she said she understands. “The government is the same as us, there is only so much money to go around and this pandemic was very expensive,” she said.
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16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Tax Installment Payment Plan Sign Up by December 31!
Remembrance Day
Lamont County Count offers taxpayers the ability to pay their property taxes in monthly installments by pre-authorized withdrawals from their bank account, rather than in one single payment. How does it work? Payments start in January and are withdrawn from your bank account on the 15th of every month. Each monthly payment for the first half of the year is equal to 1/12th of the tax levy from the previous year. Then for the second half of the year, your payment is recalculated based on the current year’s tax levy, less the amount already paid. Once you have signed up for the payment plan you are automatically enrolled each year. Applications must be received before December 31 to make payments for the following year’s taxes, so sign up today! For more information or to get your application, please call 780-895-2233.
Chipman Outdoor ceremony starting at 10:00 a.m. located at Chipman National hall (4715 – 50 Ave)
Mundare Outdoor ceremony starting at 10:55 a.m. located at the Cenotaph along 855 near the school
They say a picture is worth a thousand words! Show us the diversityy and beauty of what Lamont County has to offer. 2nd prize - $100
Lamont Outdoor ceremony starting at 10:50 a.m. located at the Cenotaph at the Lamont County Administration Building (5303 – 50 Ave)
Bruderheim Outdoor ceremony starting at 10:30 a.m. located at the Bruderheim Community Church
Agricultural Service Board 2021 Photo Contest
1st prize - $150
Our offices will be closed on November 11, 2021 in honour of Remembrance Day. Poppies are available at the Lamont County Administration Building and Public Works/Agricultural Services Building. If you’d like to pick-up a poppy, please call 780-895-2233.
3rd prize - $50 Andrew Outdoor ceremony starting at 11:00 a.m. located at the Cenotaph on main street
Email your 1200 x 1800 pixel digital photos of County Life, or Agirculture and Industry (limit 2 photos per category) to bonnie.c@lamontcounty.ca, by mail or hand-deliver your 4”x6” photos by November 19, 2021 to Lamont County, Agricultural Service Board, 5303 - 50 Ave, Lamont, AB, T0B 2R0, Attention: Bonnie Chudyk. If you have any questions or for more information, please call 780-8952585.
Discretionary Permit Issued Discretionary Use Appeal by November 25, 2021 21 Take notice that the following permit for proposed development as described below has been issued in accordance with the Lamont County Land Use Bylaw No. 675/07:
Lamont County Private Snow Removal Program m 1. County residents who are medically fragile and/or require at home medical services on a regular basis will receive the service on a no-charge basis. This will only be provided subject to provision of an annual doctor’s note and also be recorded separately so that a flag is not required. The service provided for seniors (65+) is $100 + GST /season and will be recorded separately so that a flag is not required. This service will only be provided after all roads have been opened and medically fragile residents’ driveway clearing has been completed. All other landowners/designates will have the opportunity to buy flags at $40 + GST/flag. For snowplowing purposes only, if four extra flags are posted, County forces will clear snow for agricultural purposes. This is to the equivalent of a maximum of one hours’ work (not including time spent clearing the driveway).
Legal Description: Land Use: Proposal: Permit No.:
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Legal Description: Land Use: Proposal: Permit No.:
NW 27-56-16-W4 Agricultural District (A) For the operation of a Class 1 Composting Facility (20, 000 tonnes or less of waste per year) DP 044/21 NW 25-55-20-W4 Heartland Heavy Industrial (HHI) District To construct a 48 ft. x 60 ft. office building and gradable parking lot DP 043/21
Additional Information For additional information regarding these permits, please contact the Planning and Development Department at (780) 895-2233.
Online Service Requests Now Available! Visit: www.lamontcounty.ca/service-requests
Appeal The Land Use Bylaw provides that the person applying for the permit or affected by the order, or any other person affected by an order, decision or development permit of a Development Authority may appeal to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) whose address is 2nd Floor, Summerside Business Centre, 1229 – 91 Street SW, Edmonton Alberta, T6X 1E9 within twenty-one (21) days after the date of notice.
Do you have a road concern? You can now submit online service requests/road concerns directly through our website! Visit www.lamontcounty.ca/servicerequests and fill out the online form. You can also submit your requests via email to servicerequests@lamontcounty.ca or by phone to 780-895-2547.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act If you submit comments, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
For more information or to get the Private Snow Removal Program Agreement, please call 780-895-2233 or email info@lamontcounty.ca.
COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccinations GET FULLY PROTECTED. Lamont County strongly encourages staff and residents to get vaccinated. You need both COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines to protect yourself, your family and your community. Don’t have your COVID-19 vaccine? It’s safe to get it together with your influenza vaccine. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine visit online at: https://www.alberta.ca/covid19-vaccine.aspx#book.
To learn more about the Influenza vaccine visit online at: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza/influenza.aspx.
Alternatively, visit one of the following local participating pharmacies: ~Lamont County Pharmacy (780-579-0017) ~Andrew Pharmacy & Home Health Care (780-365-3832) ~Bruderheim Pharmacy (780-575-3000) ~Lamont Value Drug Mart (780-895-2411)
~Guardian – Royal Care Mundare Pharmacy (780-764-3036)