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Wick new reeve of Lamont County
BY JANA SEMENIUK
The County of Lamont has a new reeve and deputy reeve after the Oct. 28 organizational meeting following the Oct. 20 election.
Two new councillors were elected this term, Division 1 councillor Gerald Thorowsky and Division 3 councillor John Uganecz. They joined incumbents Division 2 councillor Aaron Wick, Division 4 councillor Roy Anaka and Division 5 councillor Neil Woitas.
The first order of business at the council’s organizational meeting was to elect the reeve and deputy reeve for the year.
Councillor Anaka nominated Councillor Wick for reeve, while Councillor Uganecz nominated Councillor Woitas. A secret ballot was called where three votes were counted for Wick and two votes counted for Woitas, making Councillor Wick the new reeve of Lamont County.
When nominations were called for Deputy Reeve, Wick nominated Woitas who accepted the nomination. There were no challengers, making Woitas the Deputy Reeve by acclamation.
Bruderheim cat shooter arrested
year old
BY JANA SEMENIUK
A Bruderheim resident who shot their neighbour’s cat on Nov. 1 was arrested after police received a report of the shooting.
RCMP spokesperson Troy Savinkoff confirmed the shooter used a pellet gun and was arrested soon after, adding that charges are pending.
“A resident was identified and arrested,” said Savinkoff. “The resident has charges pending for Possession of a Weapon for a dangerous purpose, Mischief under $5,000, and Causing unnecessary suffering to animals.”
The cat’s owner said 9-year-old Bandit, affectionately nicknamed ‘Boop’, is currently in stable condition at the vet but awaiting abdominal surgery to remove the pellet lodged in her colon.
RCMP Cpl. Savinkoff added that another local resident showed up to confront the accused and the officers, but eventually left after speaking with police.
Savinkoff said the shooter was released with a court date set for Dec. 18 at the Fort Saskatchewan Alberta Court of Justice in Fort Saskatchewan.
Lamont County council team (L-R) Division four Roy Anaka, Division three John Uganecz, Division one Gerald Thorowsky, Division two Aaron Wick, and Division five Neil Woitas. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
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Bruderheim cat, Bandit, is awaiting surgery at a vet clinic after being shot in the abdomen with a neighbour's pellet gun on Nov. 1. Charges against the neighbour are pending. Photo: Supplied
Holowaychuk voted as Board Chair for Elk Island Public Schools
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Lamont resident Colleen Holowaychuk, who holds both elected positions as councillor for the Town of Lamont and trustee for Elk Island Public Schools, was acclaimed as EIPS Board Chair during their organizational meeting Oct. 30.
Holowaychuk has been Lamont County school board trustee since 2010 while also elected to Town of Lamont’s council in 2021. She was re-elected in Lamont last month for another four-year term.
Joining Holowaychuk is newly elected trustee for South of Highway 630 Krista Scott who was also acclaimed to the Vice Chair position.
Holowaychuk had no challengers to the Board Chair position and was supported unanimously by the board members. Board Chair remuner-
ation for the 2024 year was nearly $70,000 including benefits and expenses.
Holowaychuk was among trustees who voted in Sept. for an automatic annual increase to trustee pay starting in the 2025/26 year. Only one voted against the automatic raise, which was Fort Saskatchewan trustee Ralph Sorochan, who was also re-elected this year.
Holowaychuk was given an additional $10,000 per year by the Town of Lamont for her position as elected councillor.
Meanwhile, Holowaychuk was grateful for the acclamation into the EIPS Board Chair position and shared her feelings during their meeting.
“Thank you everyone for the trust you put in me today. We've had
great orientation over the last few days, and we've had an opportunity to get to know each other,” she said.
“I think this is going to be an incredible team.”
Only two of the nine board trustees are incumbents; County of Lamont trustee and Board Chair Colleen Holowaychuk and Fort Saskatchewan trustee Ralph Sorochan.
The other seven newly elected trustees include; Vice Board Chair and trustee of South of highway 630 Krista Scott, Fort Saskatchewan trustee Tiffany Bergmann, Sherwood Park electoral subdivision No. 2 trustees Kaye Schindeler, Dave Anderson and Leah Canning, North of Highway 630 Jessica Boyden, and County of Minburn trustee Bryan Butler.
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Mundare held an organizational meeting for its newly elected council on Nov. 3. After the council was sworn-in they took time to pose for a new official photo. Front row: (L-R) Councillor Irene Talaga, Mayor Rick Patrie, Councillor Cheryl Caliniou. Back row (L-R): Councillor Jennifer Johner, Councillor Geoffrey Hughes.
Newly acclaimed Elk Island Public Schools Board Chair Colleen Holowaychuk and Vice Board Chair Krista Scott. Both trustees are wearing their red ribbons in support of the teachers.
Second arrest in 2024 Bruderheim armed robbery
BY JANA SEMENIUK
A second arrest was finally made in the 2024 armed robbery of Bruderheim’s Victoria Hotel.
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RCMP arrested 29-yearold Edmonton resident Brandon Regamey on Oct. 23 in relation to the robbery which happened on Nov. 14, 2024.
According to police, two suspects were originally reported to have committed the robbery, using a shotgun to hit an individual in the face to
force compliance.
Shortly after the robbery, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP recovered what they believe was the vehicle used to escape the scene as well as the cash and firearms used.
Regamey is facing several charges including robbery with a firearm, using a firearm in the commission of an offence, pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a
prohibited weapon without a licence, unsafe storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm in a motor vehicle, robbery while wearing a disguise and two charges of possession of a firearm while prohibited from doing so.
The other suspect, Aaron Roberts, was arrested Oct. 1 and charged with robbery with a firearm, using a firearm in the commission of an offense, pointing a firearm, unautho-
rized possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited weapon without a license and unsafe storage of a firearm.
Roberts appeared in court Nov. 3 but no updates were available as to his next court date.
Regamey is scheduled to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice on November 13.
Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor elected at Bruderheim council organizational meeting
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Four of the five newly elected Bruderheim officials gathered for the town council’s annual organizational meeting on Oct. 31.
Newly elected councillor Lesster Quijano Acosta was unable to attend the meeting held in mid-day as opposed to the normal evening time.
The Town’s organizational meeting, the first meeting held with the newly elected members, includes first the swearing in of the new council followed by appointing councillors to different
committees, appointing the auditor, legal representatives and assessor, while also setting the dates and times for the year of council meetings in addition to appointing the Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor.
Deputy Mayor for the Town of Bruderheim, is incumbent councillor Dayna Jacobs who was voted into the position, unanimously by the council. Jacobs will hold the position until next Oct. when the vote among council will happen again at the Organizational meeting.
Jacobs also held the position of Deputy Mayor with the previous council prior to this year’s election on Oct. 20.
The position of Acting Mayor, filling the role of Mayor if the current Mayor and Deputy Mayor cannot, is newcomer Luis Diaz who was also voted in unanimously by the council.
While the professional appointments of auditor, assessor and legal representatives did not change, the times set for the upcoming year of regular council meetings
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did. Instead of a 7:00 p.m. start time, the council meetings will now begin at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
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Bruderheim's new town council was sworn in on Oct. 31 at the council's annual organizational meeting. L-R: Deputy Mayor Dayna Jacobs, Acting Mayor Luis Diaz, Mayor Ron Ewasiuk and Councillor Arlie Young. Missing is Councillor Lesster Quijano Acosta. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
Opinion
Time to make teaching an essential service
BY JOHN MATHER
The government has legislated the teachers back to their classrooms. Now the issues the strike was supposedly based on should be addressed.
And I don’t say this because the teachers are poorly paid and this should be addressed, although I think it was happening. And I don’t say this because class sizes are too large.
No it’s because despite all the whining about caring for the students, it’s patently obvious the teachers don't care.
Once the teachers are back in the classroom and a package has been reached to satisfy both sides, it’s time for the Province to make teachers an essential service and take away their right to strike.
Students are our future.
They should be in classrooms receiving an education not sitting at home doing who knows what.
Striking teachers put working families at risk if one income earner has to stay home to look after their children. Currently we have many, many, young families accessing food banks to try and provide enough monthly food to put on their tables.
Striking teachers, I doubt, worry too much about using food banks.
This strike wasn’t really about pay increases for the teachers.
There may have been some legitimate concerns about classroom sizes, but these can be worked out if the two sides would sit down and work together.
But no … the Alberta Teachers Association encouraged a strike vote and teachers acquiesced.
And for at least three weeks who was suffering?
The students.
Now it’s funny that while the strike was occurring, a teacher appealed to Elections Alberta to get a petition going to put a stop to government funding for private and charter schools.
Yet education costs are recovered somewhat from every Alberta taxpayer.
It doesn’t matter whether you are a public education supporter, a Catholic education supporter, a private/charter school supporter, or have no children in the education system whatsoever.
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You still get hit by an education levy on your tax bill.
So this teacher wanting government funding for private/charter schools to end doesn’t feel those people who may send their children to these facilities have the right to state where there education taxes are directed?
After all they are paying additional fees on top of those taxes to send their children to the facilities whether they be scientific curriculum, sports curriculums or whatever.
No, the public teachers want all the tax pie.
Let’s just say enough is enough.
I have never had any children in the education system. Yet I have to pay education taxes.
Seniors whose children have long since left the education system still have to pay education taxes.
Is this fair?
No, but our population has resigned itself to paying these taxes for years.
And then when the ATA wants to demand changes in the education system or higher pay increases they get the teachers to strike and put thousands of students out of school.
It used to be teaching was a very honourable profession. And I believe for some teachers this still the case.
But for many more teaching is just a job.
The fact they are willing to sacrifice the young minds they are supposed to be educating to force the government to cave to their demands is totally unreasonable.
I’ve seen too many parents decry the teachers during the recent strike not because they can’t support their cause, but because it’s totally apparent the teachers don’t care about the students … the very reason they teach.
So please government, once you get this mess settled, please pass a bill to make teaching and teachers an essential service so this nonsense can’t happen again.
Work out the differences with the teachers.
The province offered you, the teachers, more money, more teachers and new schools and twice your union rejected it.
And teachers … the province offered mediation but again your union rejected it. That mediation would have boosted what was initially offered because mediation always results in that.
So the Province was forced to legislate you back to work. And use the notwithstanding clause to ensure you stay in the classrooms teaching the students.
Why?
Because three weeks of having students lounging at home playing video games was enough.
Now January provincial diploma exams for high school students have been cancelled because of the strike. Provincial achievement exams for Grade 9 students were also cancelled.
Students may take the diploma exams in April or June if they choose.
So how do students make up that lost time when they were supposed to be getting an education?
Teachers are angry, so their union says, because they have been forced back to work. So will they take any extra time to try and help students make up for lost academic time. Not likely.
An official work-to-rule campaign from the ATA would not be allowed under the new bill, but that doesn’t mean there couldn’t be a cutback in extracurricular activities that are beyond regular professional responsibilities.
So let’s not kid ourselves.
This strike was all about politics … not about wages increases or classroom sizes.
And once the teachers were ordered back to the classroom, the Alberta Labour Congress jumped in and started rumblings of a general strike amongst all labour groups across the province.
And they brought fellow union members in from across the country to support this during a demonstration at the Legislature.
No this is all about a power play against the UCP government.
That’s why Noneed Nenshi and his NDP minions fully support the ATA, its boss Jason Schilling and ALC boss Gil McGowan, who also holds a seat on the NDP provincial executive.
Teachers are trained to educate young minds. That’s what they should be doing.
To say they strike for the students is an utter lie. It’s all about politics and the students are used as pawns.
Make teaching and essential service and stop this foolishness once and for all!
Kerry Anderson Publisher John Mather Reporter Jana Semeniuk Reporter Crystal Moren
BY HAZEL ANAKA
We’re probably overdue for a topic round-up so let’s get right to it….
If you were a candidate elected on October 20th, congratulations. If you were a candidate in that same election who was defeated, take heart. There is life after (or instead of) politics. As someone who has both won and lost elections, the sting of defeat is real. I think a person essentially grieves. If you try something in the privacy of your home and fail, no one knows but you. If you put yourself out there and fail, the whole world is witness to your loss.
You find yourself going through stages--disbelief, anger, hurt. You second guess your campaign and the wisdom of the electorate. If you were an incumbent who did his/her level
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best to serve in the last term, bitterness over your wasted hard work and sacrifice rise up to choke you. Know this: eventually, you get over it. You find other things to do; other ways to serve your community; and other activities that are more nurturing and less thankless than public service. So, if you did your best, stand tall and be proud that you were one of small minority who actually put your neck on the line and tried. Tell me, are you counting the days until the Feds reveal their first budget? Will it pass or will the government fall? Rather than tailoring the budget to earn the support of one of the opposition parties, the Liberals seem intent on a ‘take it or leave it’ approach and are demonizing anyone who doesn’t agree with the yet unseen document. They’re flippantly saying they’d go to the polls in a Christmas election…..it’s a dumb move than smacks of some arrogance. Buckle up and stayed tuned. Did you shed some blue tears on Saturday night as the Blue Jays fell to the Los Angeles
Dodgers in game 7 of the World Series? I’m no baseball fan but I am a patriot and I wanted the Jays to win because frankly, we needed something to celebrate. Poking the US in the eye would have been the byproduct of a win. I have never watched an entire game in my life but even I had to watch the last few innings. To me, there always seemed to be too much spitting and crotch grabbing for my liking. And it’s so much slower than hockey. Camera shots of fans, players, and coaches in various states of angst, prayer, disbelief, elation, denial were a study in human behaviour.
That said, no doubt there is some real skill out there. I was shocked at the mismatch of colours most guys wore. Beside the team uniform, there were colourful shoes, braces in a whole range of colours including hot pink, funny batting gloves, eyewear, tshirts, earrings, and more. It looked like a class of pre-schoolers dressed themselves for a playdate. Again, hockey players don’t deviate from the dress code until the playoffs when it
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becomes ugly beard season. I left the room immediately so I didn’t have to watch any winner or loser interviews or hear the post-game autopsy.
Do you ever check your credit card statement line by line by line? I was annoyed to see that I was charged twice on the same day at the same place for one purchase. Thirty-one fifty is nothing to sneeze at so I guess I’ll be calling the card issuer to complain. At this moment I cannot locate the receipt. Let’s hope that doesn’t hurt my case. It shouldn’t be necessary either for them to look into it. I think you can guess how happy I am to have to do this.
Jeepers. Let’s hope it was human error not fraud.
As I reread the foregoing, I think, wow, jeepers is such an old-time word. Perhaps, but when you have the right word (and can’t swear in a newspaper), nothing else will do. The other day in an email, a friend said she was going to have to ‘shake a leg.’ When was the last time you heard that? Language is funny and quirky and rich. Are you taking full advantage of it or have you fallen into a comfy rut?
I’m happy to report that I sold my 7’ tall rubber tree to a good home thanks to my sister who listed it on FB. With a 4’ wingspan (when tied up) she was taking up a lot of
real estate. We used a furniture dolly to get her to the door. Wrapped her tighter with wide ribbon and a bed sheet, covered the pot with a garbage bag, made a cardboard cradle for her to lie on, and then slid her into the lady’s SUV. I feel good about her prognosis for success because the lady has other smaller ones. She was so grateful for her purchase I threw in a money plant and a plant poke just because.
As we begin our descent into winter and the return of standard time, take time to catch up on your rest, enjoy some comfort foods, and watch some frivolous TV. Lord knows, we deserve some pampering, from where I sit.
From the files of the Lamont Leader
Sept. 9, 2014 issue of the Lamont Leader: Audience members got to interact with RCMP and steads at Bruderheim Ag. Grounds, Sept. 1.
Former Andrew Mayor wins mayor seat back after more than 30 years
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Newly elected Andrew Mayor Bill Romaniuk said he felt some déjà vu sitting behind the council table during the village’s organizational meeting Oct. 29.
The feeling came, despite the fact it’s been over 30 years since Romaniuk last served as councillor, including a term as Mayor.
“Basically from 1982 to 1994. We brought in city water to Andrew and I was involved in the project to have the building of the school and the village,” said Romaniuk, adding he remembers how classes were happening in any spare building that had room prior to the building of
the school.
“Every building that was available we put a class in there. The old village office was back where the museum was,” he said. “It was a pilot project because never in Alberta was there a school (coupled in the same building) as the village (offices). We built it to support the rural and local community. We have the village office, we got a school, (and) we had a few recreation facilities. So accomplished three things in one.”
Romaniuk said after retiring from his position as an instrumentation journeyman mechanic, he had spare time to devote back to the village, prompting his run
for Andrew’s first elected mayor. Additionally, he said he was surprised at how many new people he was able to meet through his campaign.
“I probably attended 85 percent of the homes and talked to every person (I could). We have a lot of new people (in the village) and it gave me a chance to meet them,” he said, adding the biggest concerns he heard were snow removal and senior mobility issues.
Romaniuk also said he believes the new charter school is a positive boost for the village.
“I can see a future. The school brings a lot of energy and that’s positive,” he said.
Meanwhile, the new
Communities set to mark Remembrance Day
BY JOHN MATHER
On November 11, the communities throughout Lamont County honour those who gave their lives for our freedoms with Remembrance Day Services.
In Bruderheim, a service will be held in the Bruderheim Community Hall beginning at 10 a.m. on Nov, 11, followed by a walk to the nearby cenotaph at 11 a.m.
After the service at the cenotaph, residents are invited back to the community hall where light refreshments will be served.
In Chipman a parade will form up at the Chipman National Hall at 10:30 and then proceeds down the street to the cenotaph for an 11 a.m. service.
Lamont will hold a service at the community hall beginning at 10 a.m. As it winds down, area children are invited to take part in the No Stone Left Alone ceremony which honours those whose names are engraved on the Lamont Cenotaph.
Lamont High School will host its annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov 7 in the gymnasium beginning at 10:20 a.m. Guests are
asked to be in place by 10:10 a.m.
In Mundare the service will be conducted at the town cenotaph starting at about 10:40. Following that a light lunch will be served at the community hall.
A unique Remem-brance Day service will be held at Metis Crossing Nov. 8 beginning at 10:30 as Indigenous Veterans Day is celebrated.
Gwynne Hayward of Lamont has been busy canvassing Lamont businesses to see if they want to purchase wreaths for the upcoming Remembrance Day services in town. She has also been dropping off the poppy boxes to businesses. Crystal Moren photo
council, made up of entirely new councillors with the exception of incumbent Merwin Haight, were sworn in by Chief Administrative Officer Kylie Rude during their organizational meeting. They include Melissa Dyck, former councillor Osama Hamed, Kyle Stotyn and incumbent Merwin Haight. Haight was also
elected, by acclamation, as Deputy Mayor.
One of the first changes the new council made was to their Land Acknowledgement policy. Mayor Romaniuk said he would like to see a plaque with the Land Acknowledgement on the wall verses reciting the words at the beginning of every meeting.
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Councillor Stotyn made the motion to direct administration to purchase a plaque and quash Land Acknowledgement policy 013. The motion was carried unanimously.
“I talked to a lot of councils that don't do anything at all, but I think we should do something. A plaque would recognize it,” said Romaniuk.
Newly elected Andrew Mayor Bill Romaniuk smiles at CAO Kylie Rude while shaking her hand after being sworn in as Mayor Oct. 29. On Romaniuk's left is Deputy Mayor Merwin Haight and on his right is newly elected councillor Kyle Stotyn. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
Relocated air monitoring station location more suitable - HAMP has open house
BY JOHN MATHER
An air monitoring station operated by the Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership has been relocated in Fort Saskatchewan.
The station which had been situated in the Pineview area of the city for several years was relocated to a new location by the Fort Transit
Hub near the RCMP Detachment and the Dow Centennial Centre.
“We’re hoping this station will be here for several decades,” said HAMP executive director Nadine Blaney during an open house at the new station on Oct. 29.
The old station which was replaced had been located near a walking
path leading to the pedestrian bridge across highway 15.
“It was by the old city pumping station which is being replaced,” said Blaney.
“It wasn’t suitable for the air monitoring station any longer so we decided to relocate it.”
U13 Wild’s Mary Sobkow records 8-point weekend in two wins
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 (4-2-0) dropped a 17-4 game to
Lac La Biche on Saturday at Lamont Arena led by Alex Holt’s hat trick.
Other scorers were; Colbin King (1g), Jaxon Labrash (1a), and Dane Zanatta (1a). On Sunday, EI lost 13-1 against Provost at Bruderheim.
EI’s only goal was scored by Alex Holt, assisted by Braden Roy.
Elk Island U13 Wild (2-4-0) beat Drayton Valley on Saturday 8-6 at Lamont, then the next day at Lamont EI
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downed Whitecourt 104. Scoring over the weekend games were; Ellie Poirier (3g 1a), Mary Sobkow (4g 4a), Sawyer Wytrykush (3g 1a), Kayden King (4g 1a), Jack Corp Johnston (2a), Clara Holt (1g 1a), Christian McLeod (1g 1a), Hunter Kobylka (1g 1a), Jaxton Fertuck (2a), Jaxon Calder (1g 1a) and Quinn Dickinson (1a). Jake Holt and Carter Graham got the wins in goal.
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held to allow the public to see the new air monitoring station near the Dow Centennial Centre in Fort Saskatchewan Oct. 29. Newly elected Fort Mayor Lisa Makin came out to help celebrate along with Harry Benders, Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership network manager, Nadine Blaney, HAMP executive director, Joy Wesley, a HAMP public member, and Fort councillor Patrick Noyen.
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Donations for our FILL THE TREE Campaign! The Community Press, Tofield Mercury, Lamont Leader, and Weekly Review are once again raising funds for our Food Banks at Christmastime! We don’t keep a dime, help support a great cause!
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New Dr. Naz replaces Dr. Mgbor at Lamont - loves the small town culture
BY JANA SEMENIUK
A new family doctor has filled the space inside the Lamont Health Care Centre left vacant in spring when Dr. Ebele Mgbor moved her practice to Calgary.
Dr. Anila Naz said she is a general practitioner who did her fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
She came to the town officially on Oct. 14 and said she was attracted to the peaceful life of a rural community.
“It’s the peace of mind and life. I like the culture
here of the hospital and the warm welcome of Lamont,” she said, adding she was able to spend some time with Dr. Mgbor before she left.
“Everyone was so nice. Dr. Mgbor introduced me to everyone and said ‘she is going to be me’.”
Dr. Naz said she was born and raised in Pakistan where she became a practicing physician. Once Dr. Naz married her husband, she said they moved to the United States where she finished her masters’
program in public health. She said the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta evaluated all of her credentials before declaring her eligible to be interviewed.
“They interviewed me for several places, and I was fortunate to visit Lamont before joining this practice,” she said.
“I’m lucky that Alberta gave me this opportunity, to fulfill my dream to continue my practice living in Canada. Everybody smiles, they work irrespective of their
Langevin elected to second term as Chipman mayor
BY JANA SEMENIUK
The Village of Chipman held their annual organizational meeting on Nov. 3, where not only are the newly elected officials sworn into office but they also choose their mayor.
By acclamation, Morris Langevin was elected by the councillors to serve as their mayor. Also by acclamation, Shana McIntyre was named Deputy Mayor, also serving a second term in the position.
Rounding out the three-member council team is newly elected
councillor Evelyn McNaughton.
The council have also opted to continue their
council meetings on the second Mondays of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the village office.
Recall campaign targets Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Armstrong-Homeniuk
BY JOHN MATHER Fort Saskatchewan-
Vegreville MLA has been targeted for a recall petition, according to the website operationrtotalecall.ca
The site is to help people who want to organize a recall petition against the 44 MLAs who supported the use of the Notwithstanding Clause to put striking teachers back to work. It claims the use was not just against teachers “but all Albertan workers.”
problems at home, with their full strength. I really like the culture.”
Lamont councillors sworn into office
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Councillors elected to serve on the Town of Lamont council were sworn in during their organizational meeting on Oct. 28.
Mayor Jody Foulds and councillors Linda Sieker, Colleen Holowaychuk, Perry Koroluk and Al Harvey along with newly elected councillors Chris Mintenko and Lynn Huxley all took their oath of office to officially begin their four-year terms on council.
Part of the annual organizational meeting includes electing a Deputy Mayor.
Councillor Harvey suggested dividing up the Deputy Mayor role between the council members to each take a
few-month-term to make up the four years. Chief Administrative Officer Tyler Edworthy said he has seen it done.
“I know other municipalities do rotate it through so all councillors do get an opportunity to go into that position,” he said.
Councillor Holowaychuk moved to appoint Councillor Perry Koroluk as Deputy Mayor for a period of
eight months, which was carried unanimously.
“I guess after eight months, we'll try and figure out a process (for) selecting the next one,” said Mayor Foulds.
The council also opted to continue their meeting schedule as the second and fourth Tues. of every month, however the meeting start time will now be 6:30 p.m. as opposed to 7 p.m.
“This project coordinates resources to help each riding take action lawfully and effectively.”
The site also states it is not affiliated with Elections Alberta and states users should always verify the requirements with official sources before starting formal processes.
A Go Fund Me page has raised $624 to start the petition to recall Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk.
The Leader reached out to the organizer for a comment but had heard nothing back by press time.
A Recall Armstrong-
“Using the Notwithstanding Clause to override rights and force teachers back to work is a profound step,” the website states under its Why We’re Organizing section. “Constituents can respond through civic processes, including recall where applicable.
Homeniuk Facebook page has also been established encouraging people to get in touch and help become petitioners to recall the MLA.
The page has also posted the rule surrounding a recall of an MLA and they indicate the $500 application fee to Elections Alberta has been collected.
To date the site has 289 members.
Any petition would have to have 60 per cent of the total votes cast in the last provincial election which in Armstrong-Homeniuk’s case would be 14,688.
Meanwhile three other recall petitions have been started in the province as well.
Dr. Naz is currently living in the town and said her husband will be
joining her
Swearing in of Lamont Mayor Jody Foulds
The Chipman Village Council (L-R): Newly elected councillor Eveleyn McNaughton, Mayor Morris Langevin and Deputy Mayor Shana McIntyre.
Photo: Jana Semeniuk
Community Services: Serving Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman (Note: Some locations may be impacted by Teachers’ Strike)
(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: Babysitter Course: Nov. 10 in Andrew – email erin.b@lamontcounty.ca for details ($50).
KFRN: Baby Talk: Wed. mornings in Bruderheim - signup.com/go/NPZtKCb
KFRN: Let’s Get Cooking: Two sessions in Bruderheim on Nov. 13 - signup.com/go/NjMniwC
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. Confirm location before attending (Mundare is now at The HUB).
FCSS: True 2 You (Girls Grades 5/6) and FCSS: Flex for Boys (Grades 5/6) – CANCELLED FOR FALL
FCSS: Parents & Tots – In Lamont (Mon.) & Mundare (Wed.). Contact Community Services for info.
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. No Stone Left Alone: 25 children volunteers needed to place poppies on a cross Nov. 11. 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.
* See Lamont County’s calendar for local community events, public meetings & other important dates lamontcounty.ca/eventscalendar
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
For e-transfer: elkislandcatering@hotmail.com
For full menu, VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/ communityprogramming
Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab Virtual Workshops
FREE virtual webinars from Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab. See events (agrisystemsll.ca/events), The virtual workshops from November through February. Learn more (for this and other workshop opportunities) at lamontcounty.ca/workshops
Please Note – inFocus is also accessible online at: lamontcounty.ca/communications (to view full-sized PDF & access hyperlinks).
Dayna.j@lamontcounty.ca
Youth Volunteers Needed!
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. Lamont County Economic Development Newsletter – See local and regional updates & opportunities, stories that highlight the people and projects shaping our region’s future, networking events, tourism news and more; designed to help you stay informed of economic development activities and opportunities. Subscribe at lamontcounty.ca/ecdevnewslettersignup
View the first edition at lamontcounty.ca/now.
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.
Winter is coming, be prepared 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 Building - 553004A Hwy 831 (not at the Administration Building). Please complete this before the first major snowfall.
Reminder: Lamont County Buildings are closed for the Nov. 11 Stat. Holiday. Bruderheim Sr. Centre’s Pancake Breakfast – Nov. 2 from 8-11 a.m. $10 a plate (under 6 are free).
Lamont County NOW Website Wins National Economic Development Award: The Lamontcountynow.ca economic development website was recently redesigned and enhanced as Lamont County’s primary interactive tool for industrial and economic development opportunities. Some key features and enhancements include: a website refresh, content updates, the addition of investment tools (such as market advantages, industry insights) and the ability to map out locations and development opportunities. Focused on “Why Lamont County?”, and supporting that Lamont County is “Ready for Now/Ready for You” and has “Room to Grow”, Administration was recognized by the Economic Developers Association of Canada as a recipient of the Marketing Canada Award in Digital Marketing: Website category
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.
CAUTION: Roadside Mulching. Ag. Services will be working on roadside mulching starting in November; this goes to the end of 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 will NOT be at fault for any damage to vehicles.
Council Authority and Designation
Did you know the Municipal Government Act outlines in Section 153 the duties of councillors, which includes promoting a strategic approach to service delivery and to participate generally in the development and evaluation of programs of the municipality. Council directs, Administration implements this direction.
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is then charged with the duty of organizational leadership, delivery of the services mandated by Council, and overseeing and reporting on service delivery (e.g., the tri-annual reports presented in Council).
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There is a clear division of authority as mandated and delivered. Councillors receive input and direction from the public and bring this forward into Council Meetings for decision; input and support is also provided by the CAO and Administration as the experts hired to complete their roles and department duties. Council then makes decisions and directs Administration (the CAO) to complete these. The CAO ensures activities follow correct regulations, procedures and any impacts to the organization, and Council is responsible to weigh this information in the execution of their duties as elected officials.
Also see lamontcounty.ca/faqs for more of your questions answered or to ask a question you may want further clarification around.
If your last name or company begins with the letters K and P, remember to get your registration renewed before the end of November! See monthly reminders: alberta.ca/vehicle-registration-expiry-date-chart.aspx Brought to you by the Elk Island Traffic Safety Partners.
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/Lam ont County Admin. Bldg. (unless otherwise noted).
Next Regular Council Meeting: Tuesday, November 25 | Next ASB meeting: Wednesday, December 10 lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes | lamontcounty.ca/agendas-minutes-asb