New Mayor in Mundare Lamont County sees changes
JOHN MATHER
Mundare will have a new Mayor for the next four years and a different council with a mix of the old and new.
Rick Patrie has won the race for the mayor’s seat defeating William Rankin and Kent Santo. Patrie has spent the past four years as a councillor in the community.
On council, two previous councillors, including former mayor Cheryl Calinoiu will return with a couple of new faces.
Irene Talaga and Calinoiu have been returned and they will be joined by Geoffrey Hughes and Jennifer Joiner.
The mayor’s race wasn’t that tight with Patrie claiming 132 votes to Rankin’s 72 and Santo’s 59.
The council race was much tighter with Hughes topping the count with 150 votes, followed by Talaga with 136, Calinoiu and Johner tied at 128. Former incumbent Glen Rozumniak had 123 votes while former incumbent Danika Brison had 116.
There were two upsets in Lamont County Division three councillor and Reeve David Diduck was defeated by newcomer John Uganecz. Uganecz received 166 votes to Diduck’s 91.
In Division one incumbent and longtime Councillor Daniel Warawa was defeated by former public works director Gerald Thorowsky 119 votes to 91.
In Division four Roy Anaka was returned to council receiving 92 votes while contender Tammy Picket received 57 and Brent Matiaszow received 44.
In Division five incumbent Neil Woitas won with 215 votes against Natasha Phair’s 33.
Division two incumbent Aaron Wick was acclaimed to his seat.
New Mayor for Bruderheim
JANA SEMENIUK
The 2025 municipal election brought several changes to councils in most municipalities once the votes were counted. All results are unofficial until posted on Oct. 24 by noon, in order for results to be validated.
In the unofficial results, the town of Bruderheim has a new mayor for the first time since 2011 when long time resident Ron Ewasiuk won the mayor seat with 283 votes over George Campbell who garnered 120. Campbell served as town councillor for the past 12 years before running for mayor this year. Other results to fill the four council spots were newcomer Luis Diaz who won with 276 votes, incumbents Arlie Young and Dayna Jacobs with 258 and 238 respectively, as well as newcomer Lesster Quijano Acosta who received 203 votes. In fifth place was Gina Peters who was only one vote behind Acosta with 202, triggering an automatic recount whose results were too late for press time. The last two places went to mayor Karl Hauch who ran for a council position and had 121 votes and newcomer Andy Styles who had 157.
In Chipman, Morris Langevin and Shana McIntyre were re-elected with 49 votes for Langevin and 68 voters for McIntyre, and newcomer Evelyn McNaughton was elected with 51 votes. Other candidates were Jennifer Ausman with 36 votes, Rick Gallant with 32, and Tammie Lemky with 42.
In Andrew, a nearly entirely new council was elected after nine candidates were running for council and two for mayor. Bill Romaniuk won the mayor seat with 121 votes to Chris Lupul’s 46. Lupul previously won a council seat in a by-election in Nov. 2023. Newly elected council members are newcomer Melissa Dyck who got 74 votes, incumbent Merwin Haight with 88, former councillor Osama Hamed
with 101, and newcomer Kyle Stotyn with 78. Candidates not elected were Stacey Bodnarek with 66 votes, Carol Dubitz with 58, Heather Pauls with 18, James Rustand with 27 and John VanVyfeyken with 65.
The town of Lamont saw very few changes, with the exception of two new councillors to fill spots left empty after the resignation of former Mayor Kirk Perrin in 2024 and former councillor Dave Taylor in Jan. Newcomers Lynn Huxley and Chris Mintenko won their seats on council with 203 votes for Huxley and 178 for Mintenko, incumbents Linda Sieker got 229, Perry Koroluk 170, Colleen Holowaychuk 214, Al Harvey 172 and Jody Foulds won the mayor seat with 227 over Paul Desrosier’s 62.
Bruderheim's new mayor Ron Ewasiuk is the first new mayor Bruderheim has had since 2011.
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Beaver Creek bridge near Chipman officially opened
JANA SEMENIUK
The Beaver Creek bridge, on Winnick Road near Chipman and under construction since Sept. 2, was finally opened to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 17. Several officials were present, including Lamont County Reeve David Diduck, Lamont County Deputy Reeve Daniel Warawa, Lamont County councillor Roy Anaka, and cutting the ribbon was Chipman Mayor Morris Langevin and Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk.
“The bridge replacement was a tremendous effort from the initial planning stages over two years ago on through the final construction stages,” said Langevin as he addressed the small crowd.
“This project has been possible with 75 percent funding grants from Albert transportation and Lamont County, which we are very thankful.”
MLA ArmstrongHomeniuk highlighted the collaboration between the province and the village in getting the project funded and completed.
“This project highlights the importance of teamwork and dedication in meeting the needs of rural communities. I want to congratulate everyone involved in making this project possible with support through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program, this new culvert will serve the community well for many years to come,” said ArmstrongHomeniuk.
In the crowd watching were long time residents John and Jeanette Winnick. Winnick said he remembers the bridge being replaced more than once over the years.
was there was a guy killed. He missed the curve on the bridge because it came down the hill and went on a sharp curve. They were drinking. That was in the early 50s.”
Back at the Chipman National Hall, attendees warmed up with coffee
and snacks during a small reception.
Chipman Chief Administrative Officer Pat Tomkow reflected on the past three years of wrestling with bridge plans and securing funding for the project when it was first discovered in 2022 that the bridge
“This is the third bridge. I was very young when the first one was here,” he said, adding at that time the road had a sharp curve after a hill.
“The reason they straightened the road
would need to be replaced.
“It’s an immense relief and luckily the weather cooperated right through. There was con-
crete delivered late and they worked until 11:30 that night. We had the final inspection yesterday and it went well,” she said.
“I’ve gotten to know more people at AECOM, and bridge specialists, etc. It’s both happy and yet I will miss their comings and goings.”
The Town of Bruderheim would like to formally express its gratitude to the Government of Alberta for the funding that supported the recent establishment of the new In-person Virtual Clinic that is now open and serving the community.
The funding provided to the Town of Bruderheim is part of the Municipality Supported Clinic Grant program, which supports Alberta’s efforts to improve team-based care and strengthen primary health care services in rural and remote areas.
This program is funded through the CanadaAlberta Agreement to Work Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians. A portion of this funding is dedicated to developing and promoting team-based care, especially in rural and remote communities in Alberta.
This project enhances our health care infrastructure and will strengthen our town for years to come.
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Deutchland Day in Bruderheim
Fun for all in festive German style on Saturday
Above: Al Shamal Shriners. Below: Gerry Paschan (L) and his son Sid Paschan (R) stand in front of one of their displays set up at the Gazebo for Deutchland Day. Paschan said the displays, with stories and photos, show Germany's important contributions toward industrialization.
Keg races.
Brabec Step Bros Band provided German-style music and entertainment for the evening banquet.
Left: Bob and Sherri Cote 'Roll out the Barrel' at the banquet dance. Right: Ironwood Catering participates in the parade, tossing candy to children.
A lady waves along with Town of Lamont Councillor Linda Sieker seated next to Mayor Jody Foulds.
A fireworks show ends the day’s activities.
Children try their hands at building kits provided by Home Depot.
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Opinion
A proposal that should die a quick death, but probably won’t
BY JOHN MATHER
So when do you put a stop to a ridiculous request for funding from climate change advocates?
During the last election, the Carney Liberals promised a pilot project to provide paid training for young Canadians to respond to climate emergencies. The budget amount was $288 million over a two year span.
Now, according to Blacklock’s Reporter, the Climate Action Network has told the Commons finance committee that Canada must go “much further to truly meet the moment and provide good green jobs for young Canadians.”
They want the government to spend $1 billion annually on youth employment in climate-related sectors.
The Climate Action Network called that “too small” and said a full-scale program could “train young workers in emergency response to extreme weather events and build clean infrastructure,” while combating skyrocketing youth unemployment.
The David Suzuki Foundation’s Climate Emergency Unit also endorsed the $1 billion proposal, saying it could create 20,000 jobs a year and potentially double that, if provinces matched federal funding.
Students and other young workers could serve as firefighters, solar panel installers, and general labourers on climate-focused projects, typically in two-year full-time terms.
“A Youth Climate Corps would send a clear signal that we are taking the climate emergency seriously while launching careers in skilled trades to build clean energy and housing projects at speeds not seen in generations,” the foundation said, calling the Liberal pilot “too modest” and insisting a scaled-up corps could be “truly transformative.”
But why do these climate/environment groups want you and me, the Canadian taxpayer, to fund these projects?
Take fire training for example. Don’t fire departments already train their recruits in fighting basic fires and specialty fire possibly involving hazardous goods or even wildfires?
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And further, the Province has a wildfire fighting team which is dispatched to areas where wildfires occur to lend assistance and proper methodology to those local firefighters on the ground.
In fact these specialized crews can come from Australia, South Africa or other parts of the world to fight fires when their help is required.
And solar panel installers?
When members of my family expanded their solar panel collection on their roof this summer, the company installing the panels had a well trained crew who had been in this business for several years.
If the Climate Action Network or the Suzuki Foundation want to train these young workers outside of the normal channels, then they should be digging into their own plentiful funds to supply the training.
These climate agencies have long lists of donors and corporate sponsors sending them money annually, so they have the resources the develop their own training programs.
Why do they insist the government,
and through the government, we the taxpayers, support this duplication of already happening training programs.
I recognize that youth unemployment is at an all time high, but there are programs, courses and training in place to support these youth if they want to enrol in them.
And if the programs are already operating that means the funding is already in place whether it’s being done privately or through ongoing government subsidies at the federal, provincial or municipal level.
No, rather than further raiding the taxpayer pocketbooks, these climate agencies should dig into their own if they want additional training for these “truly transformative” youth corps which doesn’t have much hope of success beyond the levels that are currently provided.
The Carney Liberals would be wise to just steer clear of this request from the Climate Action Network and leave the funding as it currently sits.
But that would mean the Liberals do something practical - something bordering on common sense.
And we know that doesn’t happen.
Kerry Anderson Publisher John Mather Reporter Jana Semeniuk Reporter Crystal Moren
No end in sight for Alberta’s largest teacher strike
JANA SEMENIUK
The Alberta Government’s request for teachers to return to classrooms Oct. 20 was declined by the Alberta Teacher’s Association on Oct. 16. The government wanted teachers to return to work while an enhanced mediation process was carried out with a report produced by Nov. 13 outlining recommendations for a possible new agreement.
More than 51,000 teachers walked off the job Oct. 6 putting more than 750,000 students out of school.
ATA President Jason Schilling said on the ATA’s website that the issues of large classrooms and classroom complexities are still not being addressed and wants conditions to improve.
“Alberta’s classrooms are overcrowded and underfunded—that is the reality. Government and school boards can no longer pretend otherwise. Teachers want to return to their students, but we must ensure that when we do, conditions will improve for teaching and learning across this province,” Schilling was quoted on the website. “Teachers are absolutely committed to reaching a fair and negotiated agreement, but that requires a serious partner at the bargaining table— one willing to acknowledge the crisis in education and take real action.”
In a video response, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said a generous offer was made and rejected
by teachers this fall, which would have made them the highest paid teachers in Western Canada, costing taxpayers $2 billion. The ATA’s newest demand was worth $2 billion more.
“The ATA’s latest offer would have cost taxpayers an additional $2 billion on top of the $2.6 billion that we have already committed (for) a total of $4.6 billion,” she said. “Our province is facing a $6.5 billion budget deficit this year, and we must continue to be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. The ATA needs to come back to the table with a deal that is grounded in reality.”
In the province’s last offer, Premier Smith said they put on the table a 12 to 17 percent raise which would have seen teacher salaries starting at $70,916 and gone up to $119,033.
Additionally, the province promised to hire 3,000 more teachers to alleviate classroom sizes in addition to 1,500 more educational assistants to address classroom complexities, on top of the $8.6 billion investment committment to build 130 new schools.
“All of this was rejected, as was the offer made (Oct. 16) that would have had everyone back in the classroom first thing Monday morning,” said Smith. “The ATA needs to do this for its members and for all students. If it refuses to do so we will consider other
options to bring this strike to an end.”
The strike began Oct. 6 when teachers first walked off the job before being locked out by the gov-
ernment on Oct. 9. The province saw more than 80,000 new students pour into classrooms over the past three years due to increased immigration.
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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Province points trucking industry at ‘best driver’ status
GEORGE LEE
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A drive to make trucking a Red Seal trade is gaining momentum in the aftermath of an unprecedented Alberta crackdown against bad actors.
Devin Dreeshen, Alberta’s transportation and economic corridors minister, said six months of investigations and audits targeted some of the root causes of unsafe commercial trucking, like non-compliant, fraudulent or illegal trainers, inspectors and haulers.
The crackdown — which saw Alberta close five driver training schools and remove 13 commercial operators from service — is part of an ongoing push to make roads safer while improving the occupation’s lustre as a career path of choice, Dreeshen said.
Alberta issued 39 disciplinary letters to driver training schools, more than $100,000 in administrative penalties and six corrective actions.
Twelve instructor licences were revoked and four warning letters were issued to driver examiners.
“I think for too long bad drivers, bad companies and bad driver training schools were giving the industry a black eye by having poor drivers out on the roads,” Dreeshen said.
“Actions the Alberta government is taking will go a long way towards rebuilding that trust within the industry, so that people have that sense of pride when they see a semi-trucker being the best driver out on the road.”
The crackdown coincides with a continued effort to steer Canada towards a Red Seal trade system for truckers, with the help of an Alberta system introduced in the spring called Learning Pathway.
It upped training and experience requirements beyond those of a preexisting, nationally rec-
ognized system for Class 1 drivers called Mandatory Entry-Level Training, or MELT.
The government found that MELT wasn’t having the hoped-for impact on trucking, like lowering insurance claims. So Alberta consulted the industry to create a homegrown system.
Learning Pathway includes up to 133 hours of instruction, including air-brake training, and it offers more hands-on skills and safety training than the 113-hour MELT does.
Earlier this year, the province estimated the driver shortage in Alberta at 4,260 vacancies. Alberta had about 12,500 commercial carriers that operated only within its borders.
Another 6,800 operated in other Canadian jurisdictions too.
Heavy trucks registered in Alberta travel more than 10.5 billion kilometres per year or 29 million km per day, industry data suggests.
Dreeshen, the UCP member for InnisfailSylvan Lake, said he’ll take the case for an apprenticeship program to an upcoming federalprovincial meeting of transportation ministers.
He hopes to build traction for getting the required five participating provinces necessary for a Red Seal system. Red Seals are earned
through apprenticeships and a combination of training and hands-on experience. They demonstrate that tradespeople are qualified in multiple
Canadian jurisdictions.
Also on Dreeshen’s agenda is speaking with the new national transport minister, Steven MacKinnon, about
improving cross-Canada communication to prevent so-called chameleon carriers from operating.
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Readers, dignitaries help Lamont Leader celebrate
KERRY ANDERSON
The Lamont Leader celebrated its 20th anniversary on Friday afternoon at the Leader office with the help of readers and dignitarites who stopped in for a visit and to pass on their congratulations.
Among the dignitaries were Lamont Councillors Linda Sieker, Al Harvey and former councillor Dave Taylor. Al was CAO of Lamont County in 2005 and was at the Leader’s grand opening. He was instrumental in promoting county support of the local newspaper when it began and it led to keeping the upstart going.
Present County Reeve David Diduck stopped in as well, and he gave greetings on behalf of Lamont County.
Writers John Mather
and Jana Semeniuk greeted visitors as well as office manager Crystal Moren, Aileen Bilodeau and Sylvia McDonald.
“It was fun chatting with readers as well as putting faces to people I have seen and read about in the paper on a semiregular basis,” said owner Kerry Anderson.
Several other guests enjoyed a catered Ukrainian lunch from Tom’s Catering plus pop and cookies from Lamont Foods.
Guests browsed through hard-covered back issues of the Leader including the very first newspaper published on Oct. 3, 2005.
Guests left with a souvenir front page story about them attending the anniversay.
Lamont Councillor Al Harvey stopped in the Leader office on Friday to congratulate the crew on their 20th anniversary. Al was CAO of Lamont County and welcomed the Leader to the county in 2005 during their grand opening. He shows his souvenir front page.
Leader publisher Kerry Anderson and long-time employee Aileen
read the name off of one of the prize winners. Over a dozen door prizes were handed out to participants.
Bilodeau
Dave Taylor with his souvenir front page.
Marvin Tallas stopped by for a chat and got a souvenir front page.
Lamont County Reeve David Diduck Noah and Edith Pratt Kris Schaefer and Lou Nielsen
8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Comedy night raises funds for Hospital Wellness Committee
JOHN MATHER
A comedy night was geld to raise funds for the Lamont Hospital Wellness Committee.
“The committee wanted to host a fundraiser for the benefit of the staff,” said organizer Denise Warawa. “Our committee does free draws for things like baskets for Christmas and Thanksgiving, so the staff know we’re giving back something.”
She said they meet on a monthly basis and in the summer they provide free ice cream for the staff.
“It’s just to make the staff feel better.”
She said the fundraiser came up with the idea of a comedy night and decided that in addition to being a benefit for the staff, it would also be used as a fundraiser to raise funds to purchase
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avoid regulatory oversight by changing names, creating new entities and relocating operations across jurisdictional lines.
Indeed, the crackdown found plenty of fault with commercial trucking companies themselves, with 13 removed from Alberta service due to poor on-road performance, unsafe equipment or failure to meet mandatory safety standards. Seven were identified as chameleons.
Another avoidance strategy — known as Driver Inc. — is the practice of engaging contract drivers who aren’t employed by the hauling companies themselves.
Through Drivers Inc. haulers don’t take responsibility for driver qualifications or support.
In July 2025, a weeklong commercial driver status and classification check stop revealed that 20 per cent of the 195 drivers stopped were suspected of being mis-
an extendicare bus for the facility.
“That will allow patients to go on trips to Ukrainian Village or shopping trips or to attend outside appointments,” Warawa added.
She said the current bus is older and the comedy night was the first fundraising event the group had done to raise funds for the bus.
In addition, Warawa adds, they will be applying to the province for grant funding to assist purchase the bus.
She said letters have been sent out to people in the community asking for them to donate to the bus fund. Any donations can be dropped off at the front desk at Lamont Hospital.
Warawa was very pleased with the turnout for the comedy evening hosted by comedian and
classified, including several temporary foreign workers.
Said an Oct. 3 Alberta government news release: “These drivers often lack proper training and oversight and are vulnerable to exploitation.”
Dreeshen promises no solace for bad actors.
“There are obviously routine enforcement and compliance efforts that go on throughout the year by the department, but this level of crackdown, to be able to do this many audits, and to go this deep into the trucking industry, this was the first time at this scale,” he said.
“We don't want to tip our hands, obviously, when it comes to enforcement and audits and when they may be coming, but I would anticipate more.”
The minister acknowledged that some schools and carriers caught in the net aren’t malicious.
Some are “obviously not fraudulent, or they're not doing anything terrible, but maybe they’re not following the rules as closely as possible and need a nudge.”
The result of Alberta’s
radio personality Ron Pepper and featured well known award winning comedian Sterling Scott.
“We planned on selling 100 tickets prior to the event and ended up selling 172 tickets and so far we’ve sold another 20 at the door,” she said.
The comedy night was held at Fort Saskatchewan’s Bear’s Den lounge, a facility that comfortably sits close to 200 people.
She said Fort Saskatchewan was chosen because when they searched out comedy programs, their contact explained the Fort Saskatchewan location was as far as the comedians travelled. Since it was close to Lamont, it was chosen.
At press time the full amount of funds raised was not known.
trucking improvements will be safer roads for everyone, Dreeshen said.
Accident numbers that show obvious truck driver negligence, like bridge strikes, should start dropping.
“We've been seeing drivers not knowing their proper load size or their routes, and striking bridges or going off the road. Those are very easy numbers to see come down when we actually take bad drivers off the road, which will obviously make our roads safer,” Dreeshen said.
Total traffic fatalities and major injuries have increased in recent years in Alberta, according to provincial data. Deaths went up nearly 11 per cent to 297 in 2023 over 2022, and major injuries eight per cent to 2,164.
Although the weight and size of big trucks make them especially threatening, industry and government data suggest a dramatic drop in annual collision totals in Alberta.
Collisions are estimated at about 1,400 a year between 2016 and 2019 but only 700 a year more recently.
Edmonton radio personality Ron Pepper hosted a comedy night which raised funds for the Lamont Hospital wellness committee on Oct. 18 at Fort Saskatchewan’s Bear’s Den lounge.
Award winning comic Sterling Scott headlined the comedy night event at Fort Saskatchewan’s Bear’s Den on Oct, 18. The event was a fundraiser for the Lamont Hospital wellness committee.
Powerschool hacker sentenced to four years
JANA SEMENIUK
A 20-year-old hacker from Massachusetts, who infiltrated the Powerschool data base in Dec. 2024, was sentenced to four years in prison on Oct. 14.
Matthew Lane pleaded guilty to charges in June after hacking two companies including Powerschool.
Powerschool is a California based company with the third party software used by school divisions across North America, including Elk Island Public Schools, to manage personal information of students and staff including medical information and grades.
EIPS notified families on Jan. 8 of the breach and continued to update families as more information became available.
After Lane hacked PowerSchool, he held the data for a ransom of $2.85 million in Bitcoin according to the prosecutors.
After PowerSchool paid the ransom, with the understanding the information would be deleted, school boards across Canada received additional ransom demands.
EIPS said they did not receive a ransom demand. Lane was able to access PowerSchool using stolen login credentials.
I would like to thank everyone in Division 5 that came out to vote and showed their support for me; I really appreciate it.
I will continue to do my best to ensure that your concerns and voices are addressed and heard in all County matters, to the best of my ability.
I look forward to working with new and old council.
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Winter Light Up begins to take shape in Lamont
JOHN MATHER
For the next several Sunday’s beginning at 10 a.m. the Lamont Light Up festival committee will be seen at the Lamont Town Office ground mapping out a walking trail, installing colourful holiday lights, and placing dozens of bright inflatables.
“The Winter Wonder Lights start Nov. 29 with a market beginning at 10 a.m.,” states Dorothy Saleski, chairman of the Winter Wonder Light Up festival committee.
“There will be other activities beginning at noon at various venues in Lamont culminating with the Winter Wonder… Light Up at. 5 p.m at the town offices.”
She added a future flyer will list future activities including the bus routes and routes for the horse and wagon rides.
The Winter Wonder Lights will be lit at 5 p.m and there will be fireworks following.
The display remains lit up until midJanuary.
Saleski said this year the pathway through the display will change and with the support of various donors the organization has been able to purchase
some additional inflatables to erect in the displays.
“We have some different lighting for the gazebo as well,” she said.
She added the group had more than 100 inflatables to erect and some needed repairs after the wind put tears in some of them over the years.
“We repair what we can so we’re frugal and conscientious with the funds we receive,” she added.
On Sunday there were nine volunteers working to test lights and start placing lights in trees and shrubs along the route.
“Slowly if people keep an eye open they’ll see the changes happening every week.”
She said during the volunteer hours residents have also been dropping off Christmas lights they no longer have a need for the organization to add to the display.
“These donations are always appreciated,” Saleski added.
The Christmas Light Up has run continuously every Christmas since early in the 2000s.
She added it takes about 120 to 150 volunteer man hours to erect the display.
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Donelda Gladys
graduated at the top of her class in 1958 After a journey through Consort, Stettler, and E dmonton, Donna and her family settled on the family farm in 19 7 0, known as Parkside Farm.
Donna was a “professional volunteer” ; active in the Lamont United Church Choir; B ach to P op Choir ; 4- H Alberta; Lamont Agricultural Society; and countless riding clubs.
P redeceased by her son, Douglas Allen Carter in 1968, Donna’s life values revolved around his innocence and memory.
On October 14, 2025, after a day of quiet good-byes from family and friends, Donelda G ladys Carter (n é e B ower) passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years.
Our family would like to extend a special thank-you to Gwynne Hayward, who has been by Donna’s side for 9 years ; and to the staff of Lamont Health Care Centre, who went above and beyond to make her smile.
Donna is survived by husband, Allen Carter; son, Terry (Linda) Carter ; daughter, Kathy (Ted) Corcoran; grandchildren, M organ (Tyler), Caleb (Laura), Ryley (Julie), Katelyn, Michael, Alana and Jayton ( K yla) ; great-grandchildren, Tenley, K eegan, Kooper, Brooke, Beckett, and Kestrel.
If desired, donations in her memory may be made to the Winnifred Stewart Association, or the Lamont United Church.
To hear the rest of her story, please join us for a Funeral Service on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Lamont United Church, 5306 - 51 Avenue, Lamont, AB
Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.
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Donna was born on March 3, 1935, in Red Deer to Aldon and G ladys B ower. The youngest of three children (brother H arry, sister B arbara), Donna spent her formative years in the Balmoral District. The Field of Nursing brought Donna to Lamont in 1955, where she
Winter Wonder Light Up committee chair Dorothy Saleski assists volunteer Sheryl Skinner examine and check lights inside the Lamont town office basement prior to installing them in the large outdoor display Oct. 19.
Private and charter schools in Alberta remain open during teacher strike
KARI JANZEN
Students who attend Cornerstone Christian Academy (CCA) in Kingman or Holden Rural Academy haven’t missed a day of classes during the Alberta teachers strike, as independent school teachers are only permitted to be associate members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association.
“The wages and contract terms for Cornerstone staff are set by the CCA Board, not by provincial negotiation,” CCA principal Alan Welde said.
Welde it’s business as usual for students and staff, though not without some challenges.
“A few secondary students enrolled in an online course through a public school are unable to access their course and complete assignments.
Cornerstone students are unable to play league games with BRSD schools. Instead, team members attend practices after school, and some games have been arranged between our Senior High and Junior High teams,” he said.
Welde said CCA is a not-for-profit organization and their financial records are rigorously audited every year to ensure the school is using Alberta Education grants properly.
“When our enrolment increases, our Alberta Education grants increase; when our enrolment declines, we receive less from Alberta Education. We are funded on a perpupil basis. We receive about 70 per cent of what the public system is given in the ‘Education Grant’ and 70 per cent of the
‘Transportation Grant.’ We do not receive building or capital funding. Parents pay a tuition of $3,000 for one child per year to a maximum of $7,900 for three or more children per year to attend,” Welde said.
While not on strike, Welde said that CCA understands and empathizes with class size concerns and the complexity of the Alberta Education system.
“Cornerstone also navigates split grades and an increasing number of students with complex needs. Our colleagues in other schools want to
be in class with their students. Their passion and their commitment is working with students. We know this strike interrupts student learning and causes tremendous hardship for families providing child care. We hope for a quick resolution that supports a well-funded education system for all students and teachers,” Welde said.
“There is so much information and misinformation presented to the public. For people who feel there is preferential treatment or funding provided to independent schools in Alberta, as some sources suggest, I’d
suggest you read an opinion piece written by John Jagersma for the Calgary Herald entitled, ‘Setting the record straight on Alberta’s independent school funding.’
Jagersma is writing on behalf of the
Association of Independent Schools and Colleges in Alberta, of which Cornerstone is a member,” Welde said. Holden Rural Academy declined to comment on the topic of the teachers strike.
Hairdresser Wanted Contracted Opportunity
Lamont Health Care Centre is seeking a dedicated hairdresser to provide services to our Long-Term Care Residents.
This is a contracted position with flexible hours, allowing you to work on your own schedule.
Applicants must carry personal liability insurance. If you’re passionate about helping Seniors look and feel their best, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at: info@lamonthcc.ca
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Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta),
• Keep your pets safely indoors—costumed visitors can be scary even for them. 16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, October 22, 2025
With the witching hour of Halloween just around the corner, Alberta RCMP are sharing some safety tips to ensure little ghosts and goblins trick-or-treat safely.
Alberta RCMP shares safety tips for Halloween Unique Perspective
• Make your costume bright and visible—so drivers can see you even in the moonlight.
• Carry a flashlight or glow stick to light your way through the shadows.
• Skip the mask—use face paint to keep your spooky vision clear.
• Stick to sidewalks and well-lit areas, and look both ways before crossing.
• Visit one side of the street at a time—no ghostly zig-zagging!
• Stay outside—never enter a home or vehicle.
• Have a trusted adult check your treats before you take a bite.
• Travel with a group or a guardian—even vampires need a buddy system!
Bewitching Reminders for Homeowners:
• Keep your porch lights glowing to guide
trick-or-treaters to your door.
• Ensure walkways are clear and safe—no
spooky tripping hazards!
• Avoid open flames or decorations that could
cause a frightful fire.
• Hand out only wrapped and sealed treats.
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Reminders and Other Items of Interest
2025 Municipal Election RESULTS are posted at lamontcounty.ca/municipal-election. Thanks to everyone who took time to vote. Regional Supply Chain Forum: October 29 (eventbrite.ca/e/ regional-supply-chain-forum-tickets-1739031222199?aff=oddtdtcreator).
ASB’s annual Photo Contest: Submit photos at lamontcounty.ca/photo-contest See lamontcounty.ca/news for news posts/updates (new posts in the past two weeks)
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: Family Activity Night: Oct. 30 in Mundare from 5-7 p.m. FREE.
KFRN: Connecting Gen.: Halloween Party on Oct. 31- signup.com/go/WcqxyRM
KFRN: Baby Talk (NEW!): Wed. mornings in Bruderheim - signup.com/go/NPZtKCb
CALC: Bon Appetit Bingo for Seniors (in Andrew): Starts Oct. 14. Registration req. 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.
FCSS: True 2 You (Girls Grades 5/6) and FCSS: Flex for Boys (Grades 5/6) - POSTPONED
FCSS: Parents & Tots – In Lamont (Mon.) & Mundare (Wed.). Contact Community Services for more information and to volunteer for this program.
FCSS: At Home Alone (Ages 10+, Nov. 13): Register: dayna.j@lamontcounty.ca
Community Connect & Learn: Non-profit Conf. Oct. 23. No Stone Left Alone: 25 children volunteers needed to place poppies on a cross Nov. 11. Meals in Motion: Nov. menu coming soon (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. (inc. Zhoda Community Centre Dance and Workshop, Bruderheim Deutschland Days, Lamont Farmers’ Market, etc.).
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.
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Winter Snow Flags: lamontcounty.ca/departments /public-works/roads/private-snow-removal Agreement & Hazard Assessment req. by Nov. 14 Mental Health Resources and farmer supports: lamontcounty.ca//lamontcountycares.
NOTE: inFocus can also be viewed online: lamontcounty.ca/communications (for a wanting to view larger posters or to access hyperlinks).
Community Programming
Drone
by Dan Juhlin of Juhlin Remote Pilot Consulting, captured the morning sun peeking up from the highest point of the Russo Greek Orthodox Church of St. John in the Village of Chipman on Oct. 17.