Bruderheim
Andrew Chipman
Lamont
Barn donation a huge plus for Lamont and District Agricultural Society
BY JANA SEMENIUK
The donation of a nearly 100-year-old barn was a welcome addition to the Lamont Ag. grounds after it was moved there on Oct. 30 from Kelly Mitchell’s farm.
Ag society board member, Jason Glover, who coordinated the move through his company KG Enterprises, said Mitchell’s donation was generous.
“Kelly Mitchell bought some property by Aldon Auto that had a barn on
it,” said Glover. “He would have liked to keep it, but the way the zoning works, he couldn't. There wasn't a lot of room to build, and he wants to build a new structure there, so he donated the barn to the Ag. Society if we wanted it.”
Glover said the barn, approximately 30 feet by 40 feet, was first built by the Dlugosz family in the 1930s and is still in great shape.
“Those old buildings are built better than any-
thing ever nowadays. It's built out of handmade beams and big solid lumber,” said Glover.
“It's all finished on the inside, so it's strapped and stuff. If you can get to them before the roof gets too bad and it starts to sag and get weak, then they're phenomenally strong.”
Glover said with the help of Terry Carter and his telehandler, in addition to help from Battle River in lifting power lines, they were able to get the barn lifted and
BY JANA SEMENIUK
This year will mark the third year children in the county will have the opportunity to do their own Christmas shopping thanks to the Town of Lamont’s annual Just for Kids Christmas Store.
The Kids Christmas Store will coincide with the Lamont Light Up event on Nov. 29 and operate from noon until 3 p.m. at the Lamont Meeting Room.
Children can purchase gifts from $1 to $10 with the help of volunteer elves who will also assist in wrapping.
The Town previously approved $1,000 in the 2025 budget to support the cost of the event, including gifts and advertising, in addition to accepting donations.
Lamont Chief
Administrative Officer Tyler Edworthy requested council approval, at the Nov. 4 council meeting, to donate the proceeds of this year’s Just for Kids Christmas Store to the County of Lamont Food Bank.
Last year, the Just for Kids Christmas Store
was able to donate $704 to the food bank.
Additionally, council members will be on hand to hand out hot chocolate and cookies to attendees.
The motion to donate the proceeds from the Just for Kids Christmas Store was passed unanimously.
onto a trailer before travelling slowly and approximately one kilometer to the Ag grounds.
Glover said plans for the barn include partial storage and office space in addition to using it to expand their concession.
“(This donation) is huge. To build that building you’re somewhere in the $100,000$200,000 range. We’re going to have to put some money into it, of course, to restore it and keep it up. It’s a huge improvement for the grounds that we couldn’t budget for in years,” said Glover.
“I'm a huge fan of the old buildings and the kind of settlement era. It's fantastic to see something preserved instead of destroyed and then continued on in its own legacy.”
Village of Andrew Notice of Public Auction
Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Village of Andrew will offer for sale, by public auction, at the Village Office multi-purpose room, 5021 50 Street, Andrew Alberta, on Wednesday, November 26, at 10:00 am, the following properties:
Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.
The property is being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis and the Village of Andrew makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser.
No bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by the Village. No further information is available at the auction regarding land to be sold.
The Village of Andrew may become the owner of any parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction, immediately after the public auction.
Terms: The successful bidder must, at the time of the sale, make a nonrefundable ten percent (10%) deposit in cash, certified cheque or bank draft payable to the municipality, with the balance of the purchase price due within thirty (30) days of the sale. Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.
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Open house showcases solar project plans
180 acre solar project near Bruderheim could employ 200 workers when completed
BY JANA SEMENIUK
The Bruderheim Community Hall was the site for an open house on Nov. 5 held by the German company Phlair to detail their plans for a 180-acre solar project in the area.
The company said the solar site will be capable of powering their carbon capture technology while returning 10 percent of the energy back to the grid.
Paul Teufel, one of the founders and Chief Technology Officers of the company based in Munich, said central Alberta drew them here due to the province’s concentration of oil and gas.
“It’s a great place to
develop this technology. There’s a lot of support especially in the Industrial Heartland. It correlates with the presence of the oil and gas industry because they have knowledge and the expertise to drill subsurface,” said Teufel.
“In Canada they are very much open for business and especially in this industry.”
Teufel said Phlair is currently in discussions with Shell Canada on storing the carbon they plan to capture. Shell also held an open house in Bruderheim in late Oct., sharing information about their Atlas carbon capture project being built near Shell Scotford. Meanwhile, according
to information shared with attendees at the open house, Phlair’s carbon capture technology will run completely on renewable energy, using solar panels that can transform sunlight into energy using both sides of the panel.
The company anticipates creating up to 200 jobs with a dedicated Alberta team required to support the solar facility for approximately 30-35 years.
Construction is expected to be completed in 2028 with operations anticipated for the summer of 2029.
The project will be located 1.8 km northwest of Bruderheim in Strathcona County.
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Phlair's Paul Teufel stands near one of the information panels at his company's open house held in Bruderheim on Nov. 5. The company shared plans for their upcoming 180 acre solar project that will power their carbon capture technology.
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Opinion
Alberta and Feds are heading to the crossroads
BY JOHN MATHER
November is shaping up to be a crossroads month for our province. Several things may or may not happen which will direct where Alberta goes in the future.
Firstly, we have the federal budget which was handed down last week. It, to me, was not a positive budget, even though several potentially positive benefits for our province are mentioned.
And this is something I really have trouble coming to grips with.
We elected our politicians because we expect them to lead. And that’s whether we elected them at the federal, provincial or municipal level.
Yet when given the task of preparing a budget which will direct spending, it is very hard to pin them down to what will happen.
The industrial carbon tax “could go up” if certain conditions were to occur. And if that happens then the emissions cap “could be removed.”
Why can’t the politicians and creators of the budget say what will happen with any more clarity than “could happen”, “If such and such occurs” or maybe.”
Don’t we elect them to lead with authority.
Can’t they be positive and pass a budget that has black and white statements rather than a bunch of gray statements that may occur or maybe they won’t.
The only thing that could be construed as positive is there will be an increase in military spending which will take several years and we don’t really know the concrete outcomes of the initiative.
We also know the government wants to give more money to the CBC to study putting an entry into the Eurovision competition.
To this I have to ask why? The very thought of this makes me cringe.
Do Canadians really care about Eurovision? Seems more like a vanity project to me.
Now, as the budget was being dropped, a pair of Conservatives decided they wanted out of the party.
One from Nova Scotia said he was disappointed by the leadership of Pierre Poilievre. And the Nova Scotian former Conservative decided to join the Liberals… wonder what he was promised?
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The second member to leave the Conservatives was Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux. He said he resigned to follow up on pressing family matters, not anything to do with the Conservative leadership style. But that didn’t stop the Facebook anonymity gang from slagging him stating he was pressured and bullied by the party brass so he resigned.
And those same anonymous bunch further say there’s lot’s more Conservative’s willing to do the same. So clearly the Conservatives will have to clear the air in their party.
But, I would also say the honeymoon with Mark Carney is rapidly drawing to a close and that marriage isn’t looking too stable.
He’s gone from elbows up and fighting for Canada against the U.S. tariffs to pretty much full blown capitulation.
The vote on the budget is a couple of weeks away and while the Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois will likely reject it, the NDP will likely give it support.
And knowing the Liberals only need three MPs from the NDP or Greens to side with them, it is likely to pass.
Since it doesn’t really promise anything positive for Alberta, separatists will probably use it as an excuse to ramp up the rhetoric. And the UCP has some issues of their own.
Carney promised to deliver answers on the B.C. coastal tanker ban and possible pipeline development by the Grey Cup.
Our Premier Danielle Smith has been hold-
ing back criticizing the budget too much because she wants to see what Carney will do.
Well, that deadline is this weekend.
What’s it going to be, Mr. Prime Minister?
Your answers could further ramp up the separatist rhetoric.
And then there's the UCP AGM at the end of the month. Apparently separatists are buying memberships to stack the AGM to force a vote on a separatism referendum.
Many are angry that party president Rob Smith voted with Smth to not put a direct referendum question on the AGM agenda.
So they want to raise it from the floor of the convention and are also running one of their own, Darrell Komick, to seek the party presidency.
One more thing.
Several MLAs are the subject of recall petitions leading to speculation on whether the government might move to rescind the recall legislation passed only a few years ago.
Expect this to be discussed in the workshops and social gatherings at this week's Alberta Municipalities Convention in Calgary.
Both Smith and NDP leader No-need Nenshi will be making speeches to this gathering of Alberta municipal representatives.
So if all these scenarios play out to the detriment of Alberta’s future prospects by the end of the month, it will be very interesting and possibly very scary to see just what occurs in our province during the next year.
It’s a worrisome time.
Kerry Anderson Publisher John Mather Reporter Jana Semeniuk Reporter Crystal Moren
BY HAZEL ANAKA
The Blue Jays lose the World Series in Game 7 and the Oilers get blown out 9-1 by the Colorado Avalanche. Trump continues to pummel Canada and the rest of the world with his self-serving, misguided mood swings disguised as policy decisions. People we care about get sick and die. AI is taking over the world and not in a good way. Is a small win here and there too much to ask for? Some days the onslaught of bad news packaged as information just seems too much to bear. Is it any wonder many of us are walking around as a disease waiting to manifest? And yet, there are still blessings to be counted. Kids who honour and
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respect their parents and aren’t afraid to include them for outings and events. Hilary, Ash, and I went to Hinton this weekend for a long-awaited family visit. We saw a notso-new baby of sixmonths born to my niece. There’s nothing quite like seeing a baby to restore one’s faith in humanity. Those big unblinking eyes that bore into you and boldly face you head on. The curiosity, flexibility, continuous movement that we all yearn to still possess. Babies don’t know how to mislead or misrepresent. They don’t have ulterior motives or practice gamesmanship. Their needs are simple and basic; their joy at discovery is palpable. There is much we can learn or relearn from interacting with babies and small children if we are open to seeing. The road trips with Hilary and Ash are always made more interesting because we do them in Ash’s Tesla. He bought it in April
before the tariffs went on them. If you remember this was at the height of Elon Musk’s slash and burn rampage as the head of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). It was at the time people were offloading their Teslas in protest, dealerships were being vandalized, and share prices plummeted. I was horrified that Ash would buy this pariah’s product. Yet, it is a free country and he is a grown man able to make and finance his own decisions so my protests were muted. Not my circus, not my monkeys. Over time, I’ve had to admit that the car is a bit of a marvel. Owning one wouldn’t make a lick of sense for us living on a farm in rural Alberta but for a city couple it’s a viable second vehicle. We’ll see how Rosie performs in winter but so far, she’s been great. It’s still a bit unnerving to see her driving autonomously or coming across a parking lot on her own.
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And finally, if you have been angered and turned off by the province’s blasé attitude (or perhaps actual obstacles?) toward receiving Covid shots, take heart. If you’ve tried calling 811 to make your appointment only to have your call cut off, take heart. If you can’t access the online application process because of no computer or skills or lousy WIFI, take heart. If you can’t afford the $100 cost, take heart. You can call the Health Unit directly to make your appointment. You will probably find that by the time the nurse finishes questioning you, you’ll qualify for a free vaccine.
This week, let’s all try to find something positive, funny, uplifting to focus on whether it’s a baby, a self-driving car, outsmarting the government, or finding your passion project. We deserve a break from where I sit.
Letters to the editor
A time to remember the sacrifices of veterans
Dear
Editor:
BY PIERRE POILIEVRE
MP Battle River-Crowfoot
As we prepare to mark Remembrance Day, we reflect on our debt of gratitude to those who fought for Canada at sea, on land and in the air.
In our nation’s capital, I am always proud to represent the outstanding men and omen of CFB Wainwright, along with serving and former CAF personnel from across this incredible riding.
Veterans’ Week gives us a chance to appreciate and honour these brave Canadians, whose dedication to Canada did not end when they took off
Teachers have no more difficult job than any worker
Dear Editor:
Again, appreciate your editorial, Mr. Mather!
Pointing out the attempt at monopolizing education is also an important aspect of this latest strike by teachers.
The idea that their job is somehow more difficult than all other jobs appears to be the mindset of vocations that habitually strike, as teachers do strike it seems every 4 to 8 years whether they need to or not.
Everyone has a difficult facet to their job. If people aren't prepared to be a teacher, don't apply to be one.
Now I'll wait for your article on the value of privatizing the Postal system to stop the perpetual losses they've created for the Canadian taxpayer for decades.
Then, perhaps the same reasoning for letting go of the CBC....etc. Keep up the good work!
Evan Nickerson Chipman, AB
Mundare appoints councillors to committees and boards
BY JOHN MATHER
the uniform. Parents and grandparents, firstresponders and business owners - valued leaders in our society, for whom the military was just one of the ways they served.
We think of the thousands of Albertans who returned from the World Wars and built the prosperous, safe and free province that so many of us love and remember.
Their legacy can be found today on family farms and storefronts across our communities, and in veterans of our own time who embody that same entrepreneurial spirit.
As Member of Parliament for Battle River-Crowfoot and Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, I want to thank our incredible veterans for everything they’ve done for Canada: both abroad and at home.
May we be inspired by their example to build a better country for all.
Lest we forget.
Mundare council appointed its timeframe for deputy mayors and appointed councillors to various committees and boards at their organizational meeting on Nov. 3.
After being sworn in the council appointed the deputy mayor for the next four years.
For the first term of November 2025 to October 2026, it will be Councillor Cheryl Calinoiu. New councillor Geoffrey Hughes will become the deputy mayor from October 2026 to October 2027; Councillor Jennifer Johner will take over from October 2027 to October 2028, and Councillor Irene Talaga will reign as deputy mayor from October 2028 until October 2029.
Council appointed Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla and Diane Burtnick as the Town’s development officers until October 2029.
Jane Dauphinee was appointed as the subdivision authority until October 2029.
JMD Group was appointed as the Town
auditors until Oct. 2029. Reynolds, Mirth, Richards and Farmer LLP was appointed as the Town’’s lawyers and Select Engineering Consultants was appointed as the Town’s engineers.
Randy Affolder of Reliance Assessment Consultants Ltd. was appointed as the Municipal Assessor of the Town.
Following those administrative appointments, councillors were appointed to the various boards and commissions.
Geoffrey Hughes will be the representative on
the St. Michael Landfill Regional Solid Waste Commission with Calinoiu serving as the alternate.
Calinoiu was appointed to the Lamont County Housing Foundation.
Talaga was appointed to the John S. Batiuk Regional Water Commission with Calinoiu serving as the alternate.
Mayor Rick Patrie will sit on the Inter-municipal Planning Commission along with Hughes and Zyla.
Calinoiu will represent the Town on the Lamont Regional Emergency Committee with Patrie
serving as the alternate.
Patrie will retain his position on the Mary Immaculate Hospital Foundation and Community Health Board.
Hughes will be the main rep on the Family and Community Social Services with Calinoiu serving as the alternate.
Johner will be the Town rep on the Vegreville Tourism Advisory Board with Calinoiu as the alternate.
Talaga will remain on the Communities in Bloom committee.
Calinoiu will sit on the Parks and Recreation Board with Hughes as the alternate and Johner will be the rep. on the Go East board with Talaga as the alternate.
Lillian Sabo was appointed chair of the Mundare Municipal Library Board and as the Northern Lights Library System until Oct. 31,2029. Jaime Kehn and Monica Dascavich were removed from the Mundare Library Board.
Jodi Conley was reappointed as the FCSS public member at large until Oct. 31, 2029.By John Mather
Mundare Mayor Rich Patrie
Metis Crossing to expand veterans memorial
BY JOHN MATHER
About 150 people of Metis and Indigenous descent gathered at Metis Crossing Nov. 8 to mark Indigenous Remembrance Day.
Speakers told of the service members of Metis and indigenous descent that had taken part in wars around the world from World Wars to Afghanistan, to the Middle East and Croatia.
The ceremony was moved indoors due to inclement weather and wreaths were placed at a mock cenotaph inside Metis Crossing by the leader of the Aboriginal Veterans Association who laid a wreath on behalf of the Metis National Council.
She said because of this type of lack of recognition the monument for veterans at Metis Crossing was going to be expanded to include more than 2,900 names.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to indigenous veterans who have served in the past, present and those who put their names forward in the future.”
The Metis Veterans
Others were placed by the RCMP, Government of Canada, Province, Smoky Lake County, the Fort Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Legion, Elk Island Public Schools, and Metis Crossing.
Lisa Wolf, secretary of provincial education, training and language of the Metis Council, addressed the assembled guests.
She said for too long Metis and Indigenous veterans had been overlooked by the government not being able to share the same veterans rights as other veterans with their sacrifices overlooked and service records removed.
She mentioned a Fort McMurray veteran who served in 1968 by enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps and serving in Vietnam.
In 1969 at the age of 23, he was killed in action.
Wolf said, despite having earned a purple heart, his name and accomplishments in battle were stripped form the record books.
“He was listed as Caucasian, which of course he was not,” she said.
Monument was developed in a unique way the gathering was told, but each story panel tells the story of the battles booth Metis and indigenous veterans were involved with.
There are currently just under 3,000 names on the monument which was first built in 2021 but was designed to be expanded.
The crowd was invited to leave any names of indigenous or Metis veterans at Metis Crossing for inclusion on the monument.
Marcel St. Onge of the Metis National Council also spoke at the ceremony.
He told the crowd they were gathered to ensure the service of indigenous and Metis veterans were not forgotten.
“On their return home many of our veterans were denied the rights and services that other Canadians veterans were provided with. Their contributions were overlooked and their sacrifice went unacknowledged for far too long.”
He added Indigenous Veterans Day had been recognized nationally since 1994.
Members of the Indigenous colour party lead a procession, carrying the Canadian and Metis flags, into the great hall at Metis Crossing Nov. 8 to begin the ceremony marking Indigenous Veterans Day. The ceremony and procession was moved inside this year due to the poor, snowy conditions.
First snowfall claims a tanker truck dumped into river
St. Michael prepares for Christmas in the Country
BY JANA SEMENIUK
An incredible collaboration of at least 43 volunteers pinched over 3,000 perogies on Nov. 5, in anticipation of St. Michael’s Christmas in the Country Market happening this Saturday.
The annual Christmas market, held at the St. Michael Hall Nov. 15, will house at least 20 different vendor tables and provide a great place for stocking up on Ukrainian dinner staples in addition to finding unique hand-made Christmas gifts.
Long-time organizer Mae Adamyk said ven-
dors on the roster this year include a soap maker and a stainedglass artist selling his work.
Adamyk said the market has been held every year for approximately the past 15 years. She said the tradition not only provides a great place for people to shop for locally produced items and food, but also a place where young families can be acclimated into the community by volunteering to help put the event together.
“We had 43 people, plus six toddlers playing by their mothers when
we made all of those perogies,” said Adamyk.
“(The younger people) intermingle with the older people, and they're teaching them how to make cabbage rolls, how to make perogies, and how to make cinnamon twists. And that's hands on learning experience. Camaraderie in the country, in rural Alberta, is totally different than living in metro cities.”
Christmas in the Country market will be open at the St. Michael Hall on Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Snowy road conditions led a truck driver to lose control of his tanker near Smoky Lake on Nov. 6, ending up in the North Saskatchewan river according to police.
Smoky Lake RCMP said they responded to a call at 8 a.m. that a truck was in the river off Highway 831.
According to reports, the driver needed to climb out of his overturned truck and onto the top of the vehicle to be rescued by the Smoky Lake Fire Department by boat.
The tanker was reportedly hauling oil that spilled into the river after the accident. RCMP said an environmental team is in charge of the cleanup.
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A tanker overturned into the North Saskatchewan River near Smoky Lake during the first snowfall of the year on Nov. 6. The driver can be seen clad in shorts on top of the truck awaiting rescue while oil spills from the truck and pools around the shore. Photo: supplied
Snowy, slippery conditions led to several accidents throughout the Lamont area on Friday. This accident occurred between Ukrainian Village and Elk Island National Park on Highway 16.
At least 43 volunteers banded together to make over 3,000 perogies for the St. Michael Christmas in the Country Christmas Market this Saturday at St. Michael Hall. Photo: Mae Adamyk
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MEMORIAL
In Memory of Dyan Payne
Nov. 15th is 20 years since the day we lost you, and for a time it felt as though our lives had ended, too. We hide our tears when we say your name, But the pain in our hearts is still the same. What we shared will never die, It lives within our hearts - no lie; Although we smile and seem carefree, There's no one who misses you more than we.
Forever missed, Evelyn and Megan
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BY JANA SEMENIUK
The Town of Bruderheim will see a new feature on the street by the town office in the near future; a painted crosswalk honouring veterans.
Councillor Arlie Young spoke to the item during the Nov. 5 town council meeting, stating he received positive feedback after posting the idea on social media.
“Surprisingly I had eight or 10 veterans from town reach out to me and I told them I was thinking about having a crosswalk. They all loved it,” he said. “Everybody loved it.”
Councillor Young said he inquired about logistics to have the project completed and said it would not cost the town any money.
“Dwayne Barron from Graham Construction (donated) the paint and a (local) veteran’s wife is pretty artsy and volunteered to (paint) it,” he said.
“We also have the privilege of having a vet on this council, Councillor Luis (Diaz). I’m asking if we can pass this.”
After some discussion as to where the new crosswalk will be located, it was finally decided between the manor and the town office where there is very little traffic.
In a later interview, Councillor Young said he
felt the crosswalk was important as a way to honour those who fought for our freedom.
“I’m a huge believer in vets. People forget we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them,” he said.
Deputy Mayor Dayna Jacobs made the motion to approve the painted crosswalk which was carried unanimously.
Bruderheim will soon have a new veteran crosswalk painted on the street near the town office, similar to this crosswalk painted on a road in Bridgewater NS.
Another beautiful Lamont County sunrise. Crystal Moren photo.
Lamont County Reeve Aaron Wick and Deputy Reeve Neil Woitas are excited about another four years steering the county, this time with a new council.
No delay to hospital demolition despite additional asbestos found
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Demolition of the Auxiliary wing of the Lamont Health Care Centre, making way for the new four-story continuing care centre, has not been delayed despite more asbestos being found than expected.
Shahad Bharmal, Chief Executive Officer for the Lamont Health Care Centre, confirmed by email that despite additional asbestos
found after the building was finally cleared of residents and staff, there are no expected delays to demolition or construction.
“Because the residents were in the suites at the
Wild U13’s Mary Sobkow scores hat trick to lead team to 10-2 road win
KERRY ANDERSON
These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries). If any players or teams are missing from the report please notify me at kamcjm@gmail.com with the player name, team and website.
Elk Island U11 Wild (52-0) travelled to Hughenden on Friday
and defeated the home team 4-3. Alex Holt (1g 1a), Dennis Sobkow, Braden Roy, and Colbin King scored for Wild. Assists went to; Marcus MacDonell (2a), Brody Dowhaniuk, Bennett Hold, Enzo Francis Bouzane, and Charlie Woitas. Derek Bonner got the win in goal. On Sunday, Elk Island dropped a 4-1 game against Smoky Lake at Bruderheim.
Elk Island U13 Wild (3-4-0) travelled to Cold
Lake on Saturday and downed the home team 10-2 led by Mary Sobkow’s hat trick. Other scorers were; Sawyer Wytrykush (2g 1a), Kayden King (2g), Damon Rolando Bouzane (1g 1a), Christian McLeod (1g), Hunter Kobylka (1g), Quinn Dickinson (1a), and ellie Poirier (1a). Jake Holt and Jaxton Fertuck shared the win between the posts.
time of investigation, we could not go in and make holes in the walls inside the rooms,” he said. “We (later) found more places we need to abate.”
Bharmal said that “Testing has confirmed asbestos in some materials, including vermiculite insulation and stippled ceilings, as well as limited areas of leadbased paint.”
He said that the hazardous material will all be safely removed and
disposed of according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Asbestos Abatement Manual and National Building Code.
“Air monitoring and environmental controls will be in place throughout the process. A certified consultant will confirm that all asbestos has been removed before demolition begins,” he said, adding there are no delays to the demolition and construction which is scheduled for comple-
tion in 2027.
The project was first announced in 2023 with a $43.8 million grant from the provincial government.
An open house on June 23 revealed plans for the new V-shaped building which will house 93 residents on four floors.
The soon to be demolished Auxiliary wing of the hospital was first built in 1963.
COUNCIL UPDATE – October 28 and November 4 Org. and Regular Council Meetings
Council has directed that Administration publish a summary of decisions from the past two Council meetings each month. Meeting highlights are also summarized on the Lamont County website, and social media after each Council meeting. Once approved at the next Council meeting, all directions, approvals, and items discussed are in the approved minutes posted at lamontcounty.ca.
The following are updates from the past two Council Meetings, including important initiatives and activities that were discussed, debated, reviewed, and what Council has directed Administration to complete and implement.
October 28 Organizational Council meeting (minutes were approved at the Nov. 4 Council mtg.).
Highlights from this meeting include: Reeve and Deputy Reeve Appointed (lamontcounty.ca/news)
Council elected Councillor Aaron Wick as Reeve for Lamont County.
Council elected Councillor Neil Woitas as Deputy Reeve for Lamont County. 2025-26 Council Meeting Schedule
scheduled dates for 2025 and 2026. Scheduled meetings and agendas/minutes are accessible at lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes. The public is welcome to attend meetings in person or virtually via YouTube.
Council Business
Assessor and Auditor for 2025-26.
- Council designated its councillors to be part of internal and external boards and committees, of the Agricultural Service Board (ASB).
- Council approved its Members at Large for boards and committees with terms as set.
November 4 Council meeting (minutes are approved at the next Council meeting).
Highlights from this meeting include: Delegations
Council received a delegation related to the Land Use Bylaw and secondary dwellings and directed Administration to bring forward a report to address this concern.
Council Business
(6070), and completed all readings on its annual operating borrowing bylaw.
- Council approved the date for a tax sale properties along with the reserve amounts (for properties in arrears for greater than a year).
- Council directed Administration write a letter to MLA Armstrong-Homeniuk requesting meetings with the
Areas related to recently updated mandate letters from
- Council also directed Administration to prepare a letter to MLA Armstrong-Homeniuk for speed reduction on HWY16 approaching HWY855.
- Council approved donations to Lamont High School
- Boards and Committees will be updated at: lamontcounty.ca/governance/boardscommittees.
County Chamber of Commerce for its Santa Claus
The Auxiliary wing of the Lamont Health Care Centre sits fenced off awaiting demolition. A new four storey continuing care facility is slated to be constructed by 2027. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Community Programming
Reminders and Other Items of Interest
ASB’s annual Photo Contest: Submit photos at lamontcounty.ca/photo-contest (Deadline to submit is November 21). See lamontcounty.ca/news for news posts/updates, including road closures and important updates. Do you have a business within Lamont County and want to be included in the digital Business Directory? Complete your free application at lamontcountynow.ca/business-directory. Local businesses operating within Lamont County, including those with a Lamont County Business License, are added to the directory once approved. If you have any questions, contact Economic Development at 780-895-2233. You can also purchase a Business License for Lamont County (by Jan 31 for 2026) - lamontcounty.ca/departments/planning-development/business-licence Winter is here. Reminder: Don’t Push Snow Piles Across Roads or Entranceways. Residents are reminded when plowing snow out of your driveway, please do not push the snow onto the public road or across the road into the ditch. Pushing snow across the road creates packed areas and slippery patches that are difficult to remove and can be dangerous to road traffic. Push snow to the right side of your driveway to ensure it does not get pushed back when the local road is plowed. All flag purchases or signup for Medically Fragile or Seniors service (for private snow removal), must be completed at the Public Works/Ag Services Building553004A Hwy 831 (not at the Admin. Building). Please complete this ASAP. The County of Lamont Food Bank is accepting Christmas Hamper requests from Nov. 12 to Dec. 8. Please call (780) 619-6955 and leave a message to request a hamper. Hampers will be delivered Sunday, December 21. St. Michael Community and District Ag. Society – Christmas in the County Craft Sale & Market at St. Michael Hall on November 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab Virtual Workshops: FREE virtual webinars: lamontcounty.ca/workshops
CAUTION: Roadside Mulching. Ag. Services will be working on roadside mulching starting in November; this goes to March (2026). Signs are posted to enforce temporary road closures while work is completed. Watch for flying debris and obey all signs. If you enter a closed area, Lamont County is NOT at fault for any vehicle damage.
KFRN: Baby Talk: Wed. mornings in Bruderheim - signup.com/go/NPZtKCb
e-transfer: elkislandcatering@hotmail.com
For full menu, VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/ communityprogramming y
(VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming or scan the QR code above for full posters, dates and links - contact Community Services for information & registration or call 780-895-2233). Current CALC, FCSS & KFRN activities include:
KFRN: Let’s Get Cooking: Two sessions in Bruderheim on Nov. 13 - signup.com/go/NjMniwC
KFRN: Family Activity Night: In Lamont (National Child Day Celebration!).
KFRN: Cooking with Your Littles: Nov. 24 (Chipman) and Nov. 25 (Lamont) signup.com/go/YWQZJna
CALC: Bon Appetit Bingo for Seniors (in Andrew): Nov. 13 and 27. Registration required. CALC: Canadian Firearms Safety Course (Non-Restricted) – Nov. 29. Register with Dan - 825-439-5208. Cost is $140 for ages 12+.
FCSS: Youth Centres in Bruderheim, Chipman & Mundare (excluding holidays & Fall/Winter break). Registration and waiver required. Mundare starts back at the school on Nov. 19.
FCSS: Parents & Tots – In Lamont (Mon.) & Mundare (Wed.). Contact Community Services for info.
FCSS: 55+ Crafternoon (Nov. 17) $15/per participant. From 1-3 p.m. at the St. Michael Seniors Centre. FCSS: At Home Alone (Ages 10+, Nov. 13): Register: dayna.j@lamontcounty.ca
FCSS: Fitness Fun for Older Adults (Oct. 16 to Dec. 4) – email michelle.a@lamontcounty.ca for info. Meals in Motion: Nov. menu posted (lamontcounty.ca/community-programming). Seniors’ Coffee: 10-11 a.m. (Wed.) in Andrew, & (Thurs.) & Mundare. Join FCSS for coffee, conversation, snacks, & assistance with senior-related supports. Sr. Coffee is also held in St. Michael (Thurs.) from 10 a.m. to noon.
Snow Angels NEEDED! To volunteer, or register as a senior, call 780-895-2233 x226 or michelle.a@lamontcounty.ca
* See Lamont County’s calendar for local community events, public meetings & other important dates lamontcounty.ca/eventscalendar
p y To access current COMMUNITY SERVICES programs and information, scan the QR code or for FCSS, CALC & KFRN on each of the services’ Facebook pages. | CALC/FCSS/KFRN: 877-895-2233 | | 5303-50 Ave. Lamont AB |
REGULAR COUNCIL
AND Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meetings
The public is welcome to attend any scheduled meeting in person or virtually). Meetings start at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers/Lamont County Admin. Bldg. (unless otherwise noted).
Next Regular Council Meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 25 | Next ASB meeting: Wednesday Dec. 10 lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes | lamontcounty.ca/agendas-minutes-asb
Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online at: lamontcounty.ca/communications (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as full-sized PDF and to access hyperlinks).
Community Services - Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman