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Protesting EIPS mandatory masks

A group of more than 200 parents, grandparents and children protested Aug. 30 on Broadmoor Blvd. in Sherwood Park against mandatory masking of students in Elk Island Public Schools. Lamont County has five schools administrated by EIPS. Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Many show displeasure of ruling, others finger protesters

BY JANA SEMENIUK Parents upset with the most recent school mask mandate ramped up their efforts to have the decision overturned this past week with protests held on Aug. 26 in front of the Elk Island Public School’s main building in Sherwood Park; and another held on Aug. 30 on Broadmoor Blvd.

While nearly a hundred protestors showed up outside of the EIPS main building on Aug. 26, more than two hundred protested on Broadmoor Blvd. Aug. 30 to voice their concerns over the masking of children for the coming school year. EIPS educates approximately 17,000 children each year in 43 different schools.

Parents, grandparents and children held signs, rang cow bells and cheered while passing motorists honked to show their support.

The protests have not only attracted support from the public, they have also attracted support from a popular Facebook crusader Josh SwitzerCrowe, also known as The Angry

Albertan. Switzer-Crowe, whose Facebook page has amassed over 46,000 followers, attended the Aug. 26 protest as well as the Aug. 30 one, doing live videos which so far have garnered over 16,000 views. He said he began speaking out against lockdowns in 2020.

“I was already protesting and some-

one tried to censor me. That’s when I started The Angry Albertan,” he said.

“It’s the fear they've induced into people, especially over something where the evidence doesn't seem to support the level of fear that we're seeing. That propelled me into this.”

Protest organizer, Deanna McTonery, said the group is pushing for optional

Josh Switzer-Crowe, holds a sign during a protest in Sherwood Park on Aug. 30 against the student mask mandate set forth by EIPS for the coming year. SwitzerCrowe has amassed more than 45,

masking.

“We're not against masks. It's not about any of that. We just want a choice. We're against the mandatory masking of our children,” she said.

The Facebook group, EIPS Parents and Community Against Mask Mandates for Students, has swollen to nearly 800 members since its inception Aug. 18, the day masking mandates were announced for students attending EIPS. Meanwhile, although many showed support to the large group of protestors, not everyone was happy to see them. Some motorists pulled up their own masks and gave the crowd a middle finger while a complaint to local police sent two officers into the crowd ensuring public safety.

“Someone called to complain that people were running into traffic,” said one of the protestors.

The two police officers spoke briefly to McTonery, before leaving the group to continue their protest which lasted more than two hours.

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Lamont County commemorates Ukrainian immigration anniversary with twinning event

BY JOHN MATHER In the spring of 1891, the first group of settlers from the Village of Nebyliv, in what is now the Ukraine, arrived in Canada.

They were followed by hundreds of others from the Austro Hungarian crown lands of Galicia and Bukovyna (presently part of Western Ukraine), until the outbreak of the First World War. The first settlers took up lands near the country post office of Edna (later re-named Star), in what became the Province of Alberta.

Eventually, the EdnaStar colony grew to be the oldest and largest homogeneous settlement of Ukrainians beyond Ukraine.

With this event, Lamont County has embarked on the beginning of a two-year celebration.

September 7, 2021 marks the 130th anniversary of the immigration of our first two families, who arrived in the County on September 7, 1891.

Ivan Pylypow and Wasyl Eleniak travelled westward to investigate the possibility of acquiring the “Free Lands” being offered by the Dominion of Canada to potential settlers.

Pylypow and Eleniak’s positive findings led to the beginning of a mass migration of Ukrainians to Canada.

By 1892 these two men officially settled in what we now know as the Hamlet of Star. The significance of this anniversary is monumental.

Many do not know that these were the very first Ukrainian immigrants to arrive and settle in Canada, hence why Lamont County has rightly been named the true “Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada.”

We mark this momentous occasion with a twinning of the two municipalities from which the story began.

We are then looking forward to next year celebrating the official settlement which now symbolizes the beginning of many generations of Ukrainian Canadians who have provided countless contributions

to our communities.

These contributions include bringing unique cultural traditions that have moulded and largely influenced who Lamont County is today.

Now, on Sept. 7, Lamont County has invited dignitaries from all backgrounds to come

to Lamont and help celebrate 130 years of Ukrainian immigration to Canada.

“Lamont County is proud to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the first Ukrainian immigrants, Ivan Pylypow and Wasyl Eleniak, to Lamont County from the

Village of Nebyliv which is now part of the Perehinske Community Village Council,” said Lamont County Reeve David Diduck.

“Lamont County is proud to have had these original and subsequent immigrants settle in the area and in 2018 Lamont

Obituary Donald Malkewich Donald Malkewich of the Ross Creek Community north of Tofield passed away on August 20, 2021 in Tofield at the age of 80 years.

Don was a dedicated family man who had a 38 year long fulfilling career at Elk Island National Park. He worked hard farming the family farm and spent many hours delivering calves in the winters and on the tractor in the hayfields in the summers.

Don enjoyed taking trips away with the family with Radium Hot Springs being one of his favourite spots to relax.

For many years Don took great pride in cutting grass and maintaining the St Bonaventure Cemetery with his sons. In retirement Don enjoyed watching his favourite sport curling and having more time to spend with his 7 grandsons.

He is survived by his wife Leona; children Donna (Wade) McLachlan, Dean (Kristine), Darren, Landon (Stephanie); 7 grandsons Callum, Ben and Mason, Kole, Kai, Easton and Everett; brother Wayne (Anne); numerous family and friends.

He was predeceased by brother Kenneth and sister Kathleen; parents Nick and Mary.

A private family graveside service will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Bonaventure Church cemetery.

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County declared itself the “Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada.”

Lamont will mark the special occasion by twinning with the Perehinske Community Village Council which now

includes the Village of Nebyliv by signing a memorandum of understanding to establish a permanent connection between the two communities.

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OBITUARY SENIUK, Marcia April 30, 1934 – August 26, 2021 Sadly, on Thursday, August 26, 2021, Marcia Seniuk of Mundare, Alberta passed away at the age of 87 years.

Marcia is survived by her loving family, four sons, Terrance (Ann), Melvin (Jane), Gerald, and Murray (Holly); one daughter, Charlene; fourteen grandchildren, Neil (Chantel), Natasha, Zane (Chelsey), Jennifer, Katrina, Jason (Erica), Tammy, Nicky, Nathan, Sean, Erin, Crystal, Courtney, and Kelsey; along with numerous great grandchildren. Two sisters Jane (Dave) Burghardt and Kathy (Gary) Royer; one brother, Allen Batiuk. She was predeceased by her husband, Nick; daughter, Karen and two brothers, Marvin, and Larry.

Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial, Thursday, September 2, 2021, at

10:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, AB with Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the St. Demetro Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery – Hilliard Farms. Donations may be made to the St. Demetro Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery – Hilliard Farms in memory of Marcia.

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OBITUARY Stefura, Mike It is with great sadness that the family of Mike Stefura announce his passing on August 21, 2021 at the age of 88.

He will be lovingly remembered by Christine, his wife of 66 years: his children; son Michael; daughter Laurie (Bob Eliuk); son Terry; and son Scott (Danovia); and his 4 grandchildren, Zachary, Eliajah, Gabriel, and Konvalia.

Mike is also survived by his sister, Nancy Letawsky, numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents

William and Helen; brother Peter; sisters Mary Stefura, and Olga Paruk.

Respecting Mike’s wishes, interment was held privately with the immediate family.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. MgBor and the staff at Lamont Hospital.

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Opinion Drummer Watts’ death spells the end of an era

BY JOHN MATHER The world lost a musical icon with the death of Charlie Watts at age 80 last week. For those totally uninformed, Watts was the drummer for the Rolling Stones, arguably the world’s greatest rock and roll band.

I was sitting in a meeting at Lamont County hall when the news of his death popped up on my iPhone.

Now over the years several musical icons have died but this one did have an impact on me, as much as did the death of John Lennon some 40 years earlier. I remember where I was and what I was doing when news came through that Lennon had been shot. I was watching Monday Night Football and the news was relayed on the broadcast by the gruff Howard Cosell.

And it had a profound impact on me.

I grew up with the Beatles, of whom Lennon was a member, and part of the brilliant songwriting duo of Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Lennon was assassinated outside his apartment in New York City. As a young man I was struck by the fact the world had lost his creativity and we would witness no more from his mind whether it be solo work, with wife Yoko Ono, or collaboration with other musical peers.

I grew up with the Beatles’ music and through constant listening I felt I knew them. His death hurt.

I also grew up with the Rolling Stones. They were the antithesis of the Beatles.

The Beatles despite wearing what was long hair at the time, were the clean-cut British invasion group while the Rolling Stones were the rebellious, unwashed ruffians of rock and roll.

Using the Hells Angels at the tragic Altamonte free concert in the late 60s where the Angels beat an audience member to death, only cemented their bad boy reputations.

Brain Jones, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were famous for getting into skirmishes with law enforcement, usually over some minor drug offences.

The Beatles had a career that lasted less than ten years as a prime time act. The Rolling Stones have raised the bar of rock longevity by lasting more than 50 years.

And sitting on the riser at the back of the Stones frontmen from the beginning was the staid Charlie Watts.

He joined the band in 1964. He played a jazz/blues based drumming style. A Gumby with feet and drum stocks.

This would lead to enhancing the creativity of the band. After the death of Brain Jones in the late 60s, Richards and Jagger became the sole songwriters for the band.

In a previous configuration of Nanker Phelge (all songs under this name were credited to the entire band at the time of Mick Jagger, Brain Jones, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts, along with producer Andrew Loog Oldham) and later as the Glimmer Twins, they penned the hits Satisfaction, Paint It black , Sympathy for the Devil, Angie, Wild Horses and Flip the Switch many, many, more.

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CONTINUED But it was always the steady hand of Watts on the drums that carried the band.

His low key persona was also something that kept the band together during the mayhem years of the 60s and 70s when the Rolling Stones fought with one another, fled to tax havens and were banned from some countries.

Watts played simple music believing less was easier. There are more complicated drummers around, but none could compare to Watts.

He didn’t break his drums, he didn’t smile too much. He kept his head down and let the front men suck up all the limelight.

Watts got married in 1964 and was married to the

same woman until the day he died. He had a daughter and grandchild.

Watts wore bespoke suits and had made the cover of Esquire magazine for his fashion sense. He collected classic cars even though he never had a driver’s licence.

“They are works of art and I appreciate great art,” he was quoted as saying when asked about his collection.

I asked many friends what the impact of Watts death was on them and if they could compare it to Lennon’s death.

Surprisingly most didn’t remember Lennon’s death because they were too young.

One serious reply I received suggests the death of one of the greats has an impact on fans from all generations.

“Every one of us can

trace the music that shaped our formative years back to the major iconic bands.

They were the trailblazers,” this friend said.

Another wondered how both Jagger and Richards outlived the mostly clean living Watts while they led such decadent lives.

Either way, living to 80 means a full life has been lived.

Laying down the classic beats, Watts was the backbone of the Rolling Stones.

Since other members of the band are into their late 70s, I expect this will be the end of the iconic band, which I’ve been fortunate to see several times.

There is a substitute drummer being used on their current tour and I expect by the time it ends, it will be time to bid adieu to the Rolling Stones.

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FROM WHERE I SIT: People to See, Places to Go, Things to Do

BY HAZEL ANAKA In the world of “I’m not at all surprised” guess what? The hardscaping of our yard is happening (God willing) right smack dab in the middle of every other bloody thing on our plates.

We’re still studying two quotes for the whole apples and apples thing.

Besides price, another huge factor will be who

can start first. We surely don’t want to leave it to the end of the season where cool weather affects the curing of the concrete. Too hot isn’t good either because it dries too fast. We (I mean Roy) may also be doing more than we bargained for. We need to remove a dying tree and the nolonger-needed sand box to make room for the gazebo pad. Roy will use our old single axle dump truck to haul away the broken-up concrete chunks and bring gravel screenings and sand for the base. He’s arranging for the plumber to disconnect one affected air conditioning unit and the backhoe guy to break

up sidewalks and patio.

I spent today harvesting, if you can call it that, the meagre output of my garden containers. The dill was a miserable flop.

I got two, count ‘em, two beets. Not a single kohl rabi. The carrots were okay I guess but won’t get the chance to get any bigger because they had to come out now. The peas were great for fresh eating and my three strawberry plants can’t seem to decide if they’re producing or not.

Despite a half-hearted attempt at protecting them with netting, many berries have chunks bitten out of them. For now, I’m safeguarding some volunteer tree saplings in

Obituary Emily Ruzycki June 7, 1923 – August 7, 2021 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear Aunty Emily Ruzycki (nee Gabinet) at 98 years young in Abbotsford, BC. She was born in Delph, AB in 1923 to Agnes & Martin Gabinet. Emily was predeceased by her husband William (Uncle Bill) in 2003 as well as her siblings Mary, Caroline, Stella, Nick, Frances, John, Rose, Victoria, Peter and twin sister Helen, who passed away a few days after their birth. She is survived by her sisters Olga Kurylo and Helen Wilchak of Lamont, AB. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her nephew Ken Ruzycki (Mary) and great niece Jennifer Ruzycki and many more nieces and nephews as well as the amazing staff and friends she made at Menno Home West 1 over the past five years.

Emily and Bill married in November 1946. They always worked together as a team from farming in Alberta to owning the York Hotel in Cranbrook, BC then to Abbotsford, BC in the early 60’s owning the Park Hotel, then moved on to owning the Davy Crockett Motel and then fi-

nally building the amazingly popular Uncle Bill’s Pub in the 80’s from which they finally retired from in the mid 90’s after many years of hard work together.

Aunty Emily (as she was known by all) always loved to be around people and always insisted on feeding them. The hospitality industry was the perfect fit for her. She loved cooking and could always be found in the back room of Uncle Bill’s Pub making her famous perogies.

She was known as the “Perogy Lady” and would promise to make them for anyone she came in contact with.

She loved to travel, play bingo, exercise her arms at the casino and feed anyone who showed up on her doorstep. She never sat down. Always in the kitchen cooking. Even on vacation in her favorite place, Birch Bay. People would be outside enjoying the sun and food and she would be inside making sure there was always enough food for all.

Aunty Emily lived out her 98 years with a lot of love and a lot of laughter and has left us all with so many happy memories.

A small private service will be held in the Chapel at Menno Home West 1. She will be interred at the Skaro Shrine in Skaro, AB next to first and only love, Uncle Bill.

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one bed. Hopefully, the bigger ones can be transplanted after the concrete work is done so they can get still established this fall. I moved our makeshift patio set and other crap that migrated there off the concrete.

I divided three peonies and transplanted them out of harm’s way and into ten new spots. The tree closest to the proposed patio needs to be pruned back for the sake of men and machines but will provide welcome shade when this is all over.

All this and more I’m

squeezing into a couple days off from the Elections Canada job. I have a whole new respect and understanding for full-time workers who have to fit the rest of their lives around a job.

Buying groceries; fueling up the car; laundry; lunches; banking; meal prep; sleep; making appointments; answering voice mails, texts, and emails; and any little thing resembling fun or recreation has to wait its turn for your time, energy, and attention. I will survive but the renewed awareness is not lost on me.

In addition to this special project, Roy is attending meetings, swathing canola, addressing ratepayer calls and concerns, and prepping for the municipal campaign starting in mid-September. As if we needed another job, Gertie is at the farm again while Hilary camps with friends. We can’t complain too much because she’ll likely take my place in the combine if harvest starts before my job ends. That’s what families do: pitch in and help each other out.

In the meantime, I have people to see, places to go, and things to do, from where I sit.

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EIPS board hears passionate pleas at meeting

BY JANA SEMENIUK Parents gave passionate pleas during the Aug. 26 Elk Island Public School Board meeting both for and against the most recent mask mandate for back to school, implemented as a means of protecting children from COVID-19.

As of Sept. 1, all Kindergarten to grade six students, must wear masks at school as well as ages 12 – 19 if their rate of vaccination is below 70 per cent.

“While not all families support the continued mask mandate, the Board had to weigh the risks for students, staff and family members, and consider how many students are either ineligible for the vaccine or are not vaccinated in the communities in which the Division operates,” said a statement issued to parents from EIPS by email on Aug. 18.

One parent who spoke at the Aug. 26 meeting, and does not support the mask mandate, is mother of three Courtney Liddle.

Liddle, who is also a teacher, contends that daily use of masks has a negative effect on many children.

“After receiving a high volume of stories from

parents, grandparents and staff members, I can say with confidence that there are many students here in Elk Island Public Schools who have experienced negative physical and psychological effects, including anxiety, migraines, ear aches, depression, rashes, breathing difficulties, and even in one instance lung infections leading to permanent asthma, among other ailments correlated with daily mask use,” she said.

In addition to physical effects, Liddle said the impacts were also social.

“We also need to consider the social impacts. I have heard devastating stories and cried with parents. While masks can make some students feel safe or protected and I respect that very much, others are really struggling,” she said. “I've heard stories of kindergarteners not being able to make friends because they have difficulty communicating with peers.

Students crying in their seat unnoticed because their tears are falling into their masks. Children being scolded for trying to take a drink or steal a breath of fresh air. There are instances of medically exempt students being

severely segregated and treated with contempt.”

Liddle concluded that masks should remain optional.

“The only way to meet all of the needs of the students is to provide them a choice,” she said.

Another parent of two children, D’Arcy Vermette, a professor with the faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta, spoke out in favour of the masking mandate.

“While schools have a vested interest in providing a safe learning environment without a vaccine mandate, schools have no control over how quickly their eligible students can get vaccinated and even less control over how quickly ineligible students will be able to get vaccinated.

However, the science also shows us repeatedly that proper fitting masks protect both the wearer and those around them,” he said.

Vermette said that without the mask mandate children would be at risk.

“Removing or not deploying a mask mandate necessarily means that we are sanctioning the transmission of disease within schools. To

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not have a mandate is to dehumanize children.

This is done by arguing that COVID is no different from the flu. It's very different. Dehumanization is done by arguing that kids don't get sick with COVID. This is false,” he said.

Vermette concluded that a mask mandate was the best decision.

“Children don't deserve to be neglected at school and that is why I applaud the creation of a mask mandate for K to six and implore the board to keep that mandate, at least until such a time that most school aged children have been fully vaccinated,” he said.

Meanwhile, a number of parents have written emails to the Minister of Education, Adriana LaGrange complaining about mandatory masking. During a press conference Aug. 13, Chief Medical Officer Deena Hinshaw noted that masking would be optional for children in

the upcoming school year, however LaGrange added that school divisions would be left to decide for themselves.

Nicole Sparrow, press secretary for the minister, commented on the situation by email.

“If school authorities decide to go beyond the expert medical advice of the Chief Medical Office of Health, part of their accountability to their communities is to explain why this is necessary in their local contexts. Trustees are ultimately accountable to their constituents,” she said.

Alberta’s Minister of

Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu, also had some words for parents opposing the mask mandates.

“Politically speaking, I would say this; parents have an important role to play in the education of their children. And they should make their voices heard on this particular issue with that school board,” he said during a short interview Aug. 26.

In their statement to parents Aug. 18, EIPS said the decision for masking mandates would be revisited on or before Jan. 20, 2022.

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YOU SHOULD HAVE SMILED YOU WERE ON CAMERA!

PUBLIC NOTICE Brandon Dey WATER ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is given that Brandon Dey has filed an application under the provisions of the Water Act for a Licence for 2292 m3 annually from a well with a production interval of 50 – 70 feet below ground level located at NW 16 057-17-W4 for the purposes of stock watering. Any person who is directly affected by this application may submit a written statement of concern to within 30 days of the date of this notice to: Environment and Parks Regulatory Approvals Centre 5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza 9915 108 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G8 Phone: 780-427-6311 Fax: 780-422-0154 Email: aep.waapplications@gov.ab.ca The written statement of concern should include the following: • the application number: 001-00477032 • describe concerns that are relevant to matters regulated by the Water Act • explain how the filer of the concern will be directly affected by the activity and/or diversion of water proposed in the application • provide the legal land location of the land owned or used by the filer where the concerns described are believed to be applicable • state the distance between the land owned or used by the filer and the site in the application • contact information including the full name and mailing address of the filer. Please provide the telephone number and/or email address for ease of contact.

Environment and Parks will review each written statement of concern, seek more information if needed, and notify each filer by letter of the decision to accept or reject their written submission as a valid statement of concern. The Public Notice of this application will also be posted on the Department’s website at: https://avw.alberta.ca/PublicNoticesViewer.aspx Please quote file number: 00477032 Statements of concern submitted regarding this application are public records which are accessible by the public and the applicant. Failure to file a statement of concern may affect the right to file a Notice of Appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board.

Copies of the application and additional information can be obtained from: Brandon Dey PO Box 132 Andrew, AB T0B 0C0 Phone: 780-887-4049

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Minister explains proposed provincial police force at Bruderheim

BY JANA SEMENIUK Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu, spoke with local municipal representatives during a round table discussion on rural crime Aug. 26 in Bruderheim.

Attendees included the mayors of Lamont, Bruderheim, Chipman, town councillors, RCMP members as well as government officials including Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk.

As the discussion centred around the possibility of a provincial police force in lieu of the current RCMP model, questions arose as to how a provincial force might be funded.

“With all due respect it's going to end up costing more if we privatize because there's the federal funding that's being injected into Alberta. It's going to cost the smaller communities more,” said one of the attendees.

Minister Madu went on to explain.

“That really isn't true. I am looking at a more cost-effective policing (model) that focuses on community policing with boots on the ground, local presence to our people and communities that deploy innovation and technology for 21st century modern policing. Those costs upon which you are talking about, the federal government contribution to municipal policing, I have been clear from day one, that is a cost that the province is prepared to absorb. That cost would not be shifted to municipalities,” he said.

Bruderheim councillor Pat Lee questioned the use of funds to support a separate police force.

“Minister, once again, I question taking monies for a separate force, why not utilize those monies to enhance what we already have?” she said.

“I struggle with trying to justify starting something basically from scratch.”

Minister Madu said a provincial police force would utilize what is currently being used.

“We are not starting new; it is a transition. We have the architecture and the infrastructure. It’s a negotiation with the federal government if we decide to go that particular path. As I said, I will be the first person to rehire every single RCMP officer in our province back into our Provincial Police Service,” he said.

Madu went on to describe what he said are problems with the current policing system.

“If I need to find 20 RCMP officers right now, all I can do is to make that particular request (to the Federal Public Safety Officer), and I release the money. But at the end of the day, Ottawa gets to decide when we get to see that.

And that has been a sticking point for me and the federal government,” he said.

“Another issue I have struggled with in our current policing model is the fact that mental health and addiction social workers are not a mandated part of policing in our province.

Sometimes the root causes of crime deal with

some of those behaviors in a way that doesn't necessarily result in the criminal justice system.

We suffer for the system that we don't control and we have to have the political courage to fix it.”

Minister Madu added that a few provinces already have their own provincial force in place.

“Ontario can afford their own Provincial Police. Quebec subsidizes their programs and policies largely as a consequence of $20 billion from this province,” he said. “If Newfoundland and Labrador can stand up their own police, and they have not called upon the federal government to come and take over their police and we see more provinces actively looking at establishing their own police, I think Alberta can as well.”

A provincial policing transition feasibility study, conducted by Price Waterhouse Cooper, was completed in April of this year.

Minister Madu said that while the results are in, the report is not ready to be shared publicly.

“We have a responsibility as a government and as an elected leader to pursue what is in our province’s best interest.

So hence, the reason why we have embarked on that particular study,” he said. “It's a government cabinet process. Once that process is complete, there will be a full report that will remain public. I can tell you that you can expect that report between now and the end of September.”

Shifting away from provincial policing, Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch asked the Minister about combatting the incidence of community crimes repeated by the same perpetrators.

“This system is a revolving door for the five per cent that continue to commit all the crimes. They are in (prison) then they’re out.

And they're constantly coming back to communities causing problems.

How are we going to correct that so moving forward, we have a system that brings spirit justice to folks that cause 90 per cent of the crime?” he asked.

Minister Madu explained the federal government’s role.

“There are things that the federal government is responsible for. By and large, they are all embedded in the Criminal Code. I have no mechanism to change the Criminal Code. It's a federal legislation, all I can do is to publicly call upon my counterpart to work with us to make some good amendments that would help us address these problems.

Again, I don't think it should be a surprise to anyone here that we have a federal government that will not listen.”

The round table lasted for an hour before Minister Madu and MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk headed for their next meeting in Vegreville.

Lamont County mulls fresh Covid restrictions

BY JOHN MATHER At its last Committee of the Whole meeting, Aug. 24, Lamont County council mulled over whether to add new Covid restrictions in the face of rising numbers across the province.

Executive Assistant Jessica Post updated council, telling them the county had reopened all offices to the public as of June 19, and all testing measures had been removed as part of the province's “Alberta’s Open for Summer” plan.

“Effective September 27, all public health meas-

ures will be removed.

This includes all testing and isolation requirements. “ She added this was to have happened Aug. 16, but the Chief Medical Officer for the province, Deena Hinshaw, had prolonged them to the Sept, 27 date.

Post further told the council that as of Aug. 18, Lamont County had eight active cases, but by Aug. 24, that had increased to 10 cases.

She further reported to council that 56.9 per cent of the Lamont County population had received

a single vaccination.

Those over age 75 had the most vaccinations at 89.3 per cent; ages 60-74 were at 82.9 per cent; ages 40-59 were at 64.4 per cent; ages 20-30 were at 45.7 per cent; and ages 12-19 were at 53.6 per cent.

Residents who had received both shots were at 88.3 per cent for those over 75; ages 60-74 were at 77.7 per cent; 60-74 were at 56.9 per cent; ages 20-39 were at 36.1 per cent; and 12-19 were at 43.1 per cent. The Countywide percentage for residents with both

shots was 50.9 per cent.

Reeve David Diduck didn’t think the 56.9 per cent was a very high percentage with just one shot.

“With the Delta variant raising its ugly head and and number of cases going up I’m concerned.

I believe we rescinded our last Covid policy at the last meeting. I guess I have to reach out to council … do we want administration to develop a new policy? Do we want to reinstall screens at desks throughout the building?”

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Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu speaks to municipal leaders about rural crime during a round table discussion in Bruderheim on Aug. 26. Photo: Jana Semeniuk

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Twinning Continued from Page 2 Diduck explains this further.

“To celebrate the 130th anniversary and establish a long-lasting relationship, Lamont County is embarking on a twinning initiative with the Perehinske Community Village Council by signing a Memorandum of Understanding Of Cooperation,” he said.

“This memorandum will set the stage for bringing our two communities together and ensure that the connection between the two communities is not for-

gotten about.”

To commemorate the true sacrifice of these first two men and others to follow, Lamont County will hold the official Twinning Ceremony on September 7 commencing at 8:30 a.m. at the Lamont Hall.

Although the event is by invitation only, we encourage all community members to log onto www.LamontCount y.ca or click on the Lamont County Facebook page to watch the live stream.

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to witness this momentous, historic event by logging on to:

https://fb.me/e/j2a5CLq5i To commemorate the bravery, sacrifice, and contribution that Ukrainians have made in Canada, Lamont County has embarked on a twinning initiative with the Village of Nebyliv, the Village from which early settlers came, triggering the first of five waves of Ukrainian immigration.

To officially mark this momentous event, Lamont County is hosting a virtual signing ceremony with Ukrainian officials on the morning of September 7th, 2021. The Perehinske Community Village Council, which includes the Village of Nebyliv, and Lamont County, the core of the Edna-Star colony, are signing a Memorandum of Understanding of Cooperation, on the 130th anniversary of the arrival of

Wasyl Eleniak and Ivan Pylypow.

In acknowledgement of its role in the origin of the Ukrainian-Canadian com-

munity, Lamont County in Alberta declared itself to be the "Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada" in

Ivan Pylypow (left) and Wasyl Eleniak, in photos taken as older men.

2018.

On September 7, 1891, two fellow villagers from Nebyliv in present-day Western Ukraine, Ivan Pylypow and Wasyl Eleniak, disembarked from the SS Oregon at Quebec City. They travelled westward to investigate the possibility of acquiring the "Free Lands" being offered by the Dominion of Canada to potential settlers. Pylypow and Eleniak's findings led to the beginning of a mass migration of Ukrainians to Canada.

For further information on this exciting and historic initiative, please contact Sara Rindero at 780-895-2233 ext.

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The trip that made Lamont County the Cradle of the Ukrainian community in Canada

by Radomir Bilash, courtesy of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council On September 7, 1891, two fellow villagers from Galicia, Vasyl llyniak (later spelled Eleniak) and Iwan Pylypow disembarked from the SS Oregon at Quebec City. They had come to investigate the "Free Lands" that they had heard about in Canada.

The two travelled together as far as Winnipeg, where they came into contact with others from Galicia, but of German origin. From them, they were directed to some of the Galician German settlements in the outlying areas, where they could learn for themselves what "homesteading" was all about. In a short time, they had gotten jobs working for the German homesteaders.

At the end of September, Pylypow and llyniak went westward to investigate other regions of Western Canada, to see where it would be best to take up land of their own. They made it as far as Calgary. The land they were shown had no trees, so they returned to Manitoba and continued working for the German farmers at Gretna.

By the end of November, Pylypow

to remain for a while. The main reason for the stop was to allow the men to earn some money, but Mrs. Yatchew was to give birth soon as well and could travel no further. In a short time, though, five of the men left their families behind and made their way to the area north of Edmonton and registered homesteads near a police post about 2 miles east of present-day Fort Saskatchewan.

Then, three of them, Mykhailo Romaniuk, Mykhailo llyniak and Dmytro Viznowych, returned to their families in Winnipeg, since they felt they did not have enough resources to stay and develop their homesteads.

The other two, Anton Paish and Nykola Tychkowsky, spent the winter at Scotford near the German colony at Bruderheim, nine miles to the east.

Paish built a sod house, and

Provisioning for the journey. had decided to return to Nebyliv to retrieve his family and return to Canada to live. He left Gretna at the beginning of December, and was back in Nebyliv by January 12th, 1892. People came from afar to hear his stories about the land called Canada and its free lands. Eventually 12 families decided to go with him, and plans were made to leave in May. However, Pylypow was arrested in May, purportedly for improprieties in

arranging passage for the other twelve families/householders. The case carried on for several months.

In the meantime, seven householders of the group - Mykhailo Romaniuk, Anton Paish, Dmytro Viznowych, Mykhailo llyniak, Vasyl Yatchew, Nykola Tychkowsky, and losyp Paish - left for Canada with their families. They arrived in Quebec City in June and made their way to Winnipeg, where they decided

A snap-shot of fellow travellers.

Tichkowsky lived with him until more Nebyliv settlers arrived in the spring. The men who went back to Winnipeg soon reconsidered their choice of land east of Fort Saskatchewan, cancelled their entries, found temporary employment in Winnipeg, and then settled on homesteads in Manitoba.

In the meantime, Iwan Pylypow had spent the fall and winter of 1892 earning money to return with his family to Canada. In the spring of 1893, they and the Stefan Chichak family arrived in Beaver Creek and settled with their fellow villagers from Nebyliv - Paish and Tychkowsky. By the end of the year, Vasyl llyniak returned to Nebyliv to retrieve his family and bring them to Canada.

When they did so, they chose to join their friends who were homesteading in Southern Manitoba. After several faltering steps, the determination of the two trailblazers Ivan Pylypow and Vasyl llyniak and those who followed them was about to take root.

The news was now circulating throughout Nebyliv and beyond: "Go to Canada! Some of our people are already there, near a place called Edmonton, at Edna post office."

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A young couple from Nebyliv, from around the time Pylypow and Ilyniak were preparing to come to Canada.

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What is the Lamont-Nebyliv Twinning Agreement?

On September 7, 2021, Canada’s Ukrainian Canadian community will be embarking on a two year celebration of the 130th anniversary of its immigration and settlement.

7 вересня 2021 року. Українська канадська громада Канади розпочне дворічне святкування 130-ї річниці імміграції та поселення.

On September 7, 1891, two fellow villagers from Nebyliv in present-day Western Ukraine, Ivan Pylypow and Wasyl Eleniak, disembarked from the SS Oregon at Quebec City. They travelled westward to investigate the possibility of acquiring the “Free Lands” being offered by the Dominion of Canada to potential settlers.

Pylypow and Eleniak’s positive findings led to the beginning of a mass migration of Ukrainians to Canada.

7 вересня 1891 року. Двоє односельчан з Небилева (в сучасному Західній Україні), Іван Пилипів та Василь Ілиняк, висадились із корабля “СС Ореґон” у місті Квебек. Вони вирушили на захід, щоб дослідити можливість придбання Вільних земель, що пропонувалися Домініоном Канади потенційним поселенцям. Позитивні висновки Пилипова та Ілиняка призвели до початку масової міграції українців до Канади.

In the spring of 1892, the first group of settlers from the Nebyliv district arrived in Canada. They were followed by hundreds of others from the Austro Hungarian crownlands of Galicia and Bukovyna (presently part of Western Ukraine), until the outbreak of World War I. The first settlers took up lands near the country post office of Edna (later renamed Star), in what became the Province of Alberta. Eventually, the

Edna-Star colony grew to be the oldest and largest homogeneous settlement of Ukrainians beyond Ukraine. Навесні 1892 р. Перша група поселенців з Небиловаприбула до Канади. За ними слідували сотні інших з австроугорських коронних земель Галичини та Буковини (нині частина Західної України), аж до початку Першої світової війни. Перші поселенці зайняли землі біля пошти Една (згодом перейменованого у Стар) , в території, що стало провінцією Альберта. Врешті-решт колонія Една-Стар стала найстарішим та найбільшим однорідним поселенням українців за межами України.

In acknowledgement of its role in the origin of the Ukrainian-Canadian community, the County of Lamont in Alberta declared itself to be the “Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada” in 2018. На знак визнання своєї ролі у походженні українсько-канадської громади, муніципалітет Ламонт в Альберті оголосило себе колискою українського поселення в Канаді у 2018 році.

In acknowledgment of the common bond that they hold as the source and cradle of Ukrainian settlement in Canada, the Perehinske Community Village Council, which includes the village of Nebyliv, and the County of Lamont, the core of the Edna-Star colony, are signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation, on the 130th anniversary of the arrival of Vasyl Eleniak and Ivan Pylypow. На знак визнання спільних зв’язків, які вони вважають джерелом та колискою українського поселення в Канаді, Перегінське селищна рада, до складу якого

входить село Небилів, та муніципалітет Ламонт, ядро колонії ЕднаСтар, підпис и ю т ь Меморандум про взаєморозуміння та співпрацю до 130-ї річниці прибуття Василя Ілиняка та Івана Пилипова.

While immigration of people of Ukrainian descent to Canada has been sometimes limited by political strife, over the past 130 years, the UkrainianCanadian community continues to enrich this country, whether as Governor General, Premiers, politicians, notable sports figures, professionals in all walks of life, to the regular working citizen. Хоча імміграція людей українського походження до Канади іноді був стриманий політичними обставинами, протягом останніх 130 років українсько-канадська громада продовжує збагачувати цю країну, чи то генерал-губернаторами, прем'єрами провінції, політиками, відомими спортивними діячами, професіоналами всіх сфер життя, або звичайними працюючими громадянинами.

A monument in the village of Nebyliv, dedicated to Ivan Pylypow and Vasyl Eleniak, erected in 1991 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the emigration of the first Ukrainians to Canada.

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VISIT The McAllister family came from far away to visit Mundare and the Basilian Fathers Museum, Aug. 26 (L to R) Great granddaughters, Linda McAllisterRains (Florida), and Sandy McAllister, (Calgary); with K. Louise McAllister (Calgary) granddaughter-in-law of J. D. McAllister. They were interested in seeing a picture of main street Mundare and of their grandfather's store. The

New restrictions?

Continued from Page 7 “With our due diligence we should take steps to minimize any potential impact of this next wave,” he added.

Acting CAO Roberta Malysh stated information from other municipalities showed several had gone back to requiring the wearing of masks indoors.

“I think as you know the province and other provinces are also looking at a vaccination card,” she added.

Councillor Daniel Warawa said he couldn’t understand why people weren’t getting vaccinated.

“You look at what happened with the Edmonton Elks… are they not vaccinated… are we not going into a fourth wave pretty quick. And we have a Federal and our own municipal elections coming up where people will

store was started at the northeast shore of Beaverhill Lake, 8 miles south of Mundare, and then moved in 1905 when the current town site was estabilished.The general store was operated in town by the McAllister family from 1905 till the 1940s. Later

he opened a livery barn, lumberyard and implement shop. Out of necessity, the Scottish Canadian merchants like J.D. McAllister learned to communicate with their Slavic customers in their own language and became quite proficient in Ukrainian.

be getting together.”

Councillor Roy Anaka agreed the County should start looking at developing a new policy on pandemic restrictions.

“You never know when you’re going to need it,” he said.

Councillor Neil Woitas agreed they had to make their own set of rules.

“I think overall people have just let their guard down,” said Diduck.

“But if we go back and keep sanitizing and keeping the six metre distance we may be safe.”

“But what happens if we have to shut down the admin building and we don’t have the staff to make payroll.”

When asked if the County still had a Covid committee, Malysh said with the number of staff that had left the County employ recently it had fallen apart, but a new committee was in the process of being formed.

“They will be able to review the former policy and work on a new poli-

cy,” she added.

“I think it’s something the committee should definitely be looking at,” said Diduck. “We have to stay on top of this as best we can and we also have to be prepared to see what the province might do.”

He said the Americans had bragged they were “home free” back in July, but “look where they are now.”

The new committee will establish some parameters and report back to council with regards to masking requirements and other pandemic contingencies.

Warawa asked how many County employees had received vaccinations, but Malysh said she didn’t have that number. She added they had considered offering incentives such as a day off for those who did get the vaccines.

“However under privacy legislation we can’t ask specifically who has received vaccines,” she added.

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at Smith Insurance Service, Main Street Lamont etatchyn@biamonte.com Edmonton: 780-425-5800 * Speaks Ukrainian *

LEGAL ISSUES? Ronald W. Poitras Barrister & Solicitor Reflecting Life Well-Lived

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16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

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WEEKLY REVIEW 780-336-3422 vikingreview @gmail.com TOFILED MERCURY 780-662-4046 adsmercury @gmail.com LAMONT LEADER 780-895-2780 lmtleader @gmail.com _______________________

ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS The Viking Historical Society is considering doing a reprint of the History Books - VIking In Profile and Viking In Progress. They will likely cost $130-$150/set. Please call or text Mike at 780-385-0910 if you are interested in ordering a set, so we have an idea of how many to order. ____________________________ In a jam? Caribou Publishing (owner of this paper) can do your group's community calendars. With Linmark Publishing no longer in business, don't go out of county for quotes when you have a local connection right here in your local area! Truth be told, we've always been able to do them. Contact Ally today for quotes. 780-385-6693. tfnp ____________________________ Chokecherries and Garden Vegetables are Ready!

•Pickling Cucumbers •Potatoes •Beets •Green & Yellow Beans •Corn on the Cob Off Highway 13, turn North on RR 122 Go North 3 Miles Helen Tanton 44337 RR122 780-888-6800 tfnp

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HELP US PUT A LID ON IT Please support our efforts to fix the roof on the CN train station Tea House and Art Guild in Viking, AB Donations can be made by: -e-transfer to vikingstationgallery @gmail.com -Cheques payable to Station Gallery and Art Centre Guild, P.O. Box 997, Viking, Alta T0B 4N0 -Donation box at Station Tea House Tax receipts are available for donations exceeding $10. Requests for receipts made to Betty Klein. ____________________________ FIREARMS WANTED FOR OCTOBER 2021 LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria.

Auction or Purchase: Collections, Estates, Individual Items. Contact Paul, Switzer's Auction: Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609, sales@switzersauction.com www.switzersauction.com. ____________________________ Notice of Annual General Meeting of Tofield Golden Club, Sept 23, 2021 @ 10:00am. Doors will be open at 9:00am. Election of officers will take place. _______________________ FEEDAND AND SEED FEED SEED

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Shane’s Stucco & Drywall Service Shane Hollar Stucco (Traditional & Acrylic), Drywall, Stone, Textured Ceilings, Tile and Spray Painting 780-336-4832 shanes.stucco@gmail.com ____________________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms?

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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. "On Farm Pickup" Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. ____________________________ ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh.

Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888-483-8789. _______________________

FOR FOR SALE SALE Used gas stove, used dishwasher, used wood stove with all pipes used 1 year. Want to buy a used deep freeze - running. Ph: 780662-0122.

TM35p ____________________________ Surveyor - Forest River 2012 model #SP230. Asking $9,000.

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TM34/35p ____________________________ Meat Steers – exotic cross and angus Grain and Grass fed for tasty beef! Whole, Half, Quarters available. FOB farm or meat processing plant Email tvquattek@gmail.com Or text/call 587-256-5402

Ducks Unlimited Canada currently has for sale 3 project lands under its Revolving Land Conservation Program. Land is located in the counties of Beaver and Camrose.

For details contact conservation lead, Brent Thygesen, at b_thygesen@ducks.ca or 780 678-0150 for program FAQ sheet. Parcels Zemanek: SE8-47-14-W4. Kawa: NW33-47-15-W4. Cherry: SW2750-16-W4. _______________________ HEALTH HEALTH HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30,000 lump sum refund. Take advantage of this offer. Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide: Expert help. 1844-453-5372. _______________________

HELP HELPWANTED WANTED Vegreville Family Dental, located next to the Boston Pizza in Vegreville is looking for a very enthusiastic Registered Dental Assistant to join our team on a part time or full time basis. Our practice is committed to and focused on providing excellent quality patient care. We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, is warm and friendly with patients. We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience as well as a great and friendly work environment! Travel or relocation assistance will be considered for the suitable candidate. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please apply to vegredental@gmail.com. tfn ____________________________ Casual after school cleaning help in Tofield. Students in Grade 11 or 12. Text: 780-718-1408.

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MEMORIAL MEMORIAL NOTICE NOTICE A Memorial for Harold and Keith Ray will be held on September 11, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Kingman Community Hall. Friends and family welcome!

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Truck mount unit, sewer backup, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087 ____________________________ CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer employment/licensing loss?

Travel/business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US entry waiver. Record purge. File destruction. Free consultation.

1-800-347-2540. www.accesslegalmjf.com. ____________________________ Drywall Taping/Texturing 35+ Years No Job too small!

Experienced drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job big or small. Don't want to do it yourself, give me a call!

Based in Killam but willing to travel Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka exp.

Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.) Also do ceiling texture.

Non-drinker, just want to work.

Willing to work with existing taping crew. Call 780-385-2106 or 780-385-1251. tfnp ____________________________ Town & Country Guardian Drugs - Killam We have: •a Kodak picture maker.

•a colour/b&w photocopier.

•cold pop and fresh snacks.

•a great selection of candles, giftware, and fragrances. toys, games,and plush animals.

•a huge selection of Hallmark cards.

•plastic gift cards •vitamins, minerals, and herbals.

•free gift wrapping.

•prescription service Open 6 days a week. tfnp ____________________________ Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 tfnp

REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE FARM LAND FOR SALE 160 ACRES TOTAL, SE21-56-164 ANDREW INCLUDES 80 ACRES OF HAY READY TO CUT AND 80 ACRES TO CULTIVATE. FENCED WITH DUGOUT. OFFERS, CALL 780-907-0144 LL35/38p ____________________________ Great Commercial lot for sale on Main Street in Viking, AB. Only one like it. Asking $19,999 OBO. Serviced. Large attractive location, would be perfect for constructing a new building. Build yourself an office, rent an upstairs apartment.

Or vice versa. Pays for itself! Or place a pre-built on the property.

Located next to bottle depot and restaurant, near Food Bank/FCSS, across from bank and financial advisors, near liquor stores and school. Or just buy the lot now and wait for values to go up once COVID is over. Email vikingreview@gmail.com if interested

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 - 17

Resilient Rurals Interagency Operations Centre Bruderheim facility renovated as hub during an emergency, but now has multi-purposes

BY JANA SEMENIUK Plans to renovate Bruderheim’s Fire Station to include a Resilient Rurals Interagency Operations Centre were finally realized when grant applications were approved earlier this year.

The renovations were complete in June, with the audio and visual upgrades completed in August.

Bruderheim’s Chief Administrative Officer Patty Podoborozny explained that the RRIOC will not only operate as a hub to centralize services and communication in the event of an emergency, but up to date technology and equipment will allow for multi purpose use.

“It's the Resilient Rurals Interagency Operation Center and also a training centre. It's the first time I've seen in the region where municipal and industry have partnered. So, it's not just a municipal building. It's not just an industry initiative,” she said.

“Synovus, Enbridge, and Shell have all donated $10,000 to this initiative. So that room is there if they ever had to go off site. If there was an emergency, they could set up here. So, it was great to partner, because those are huge supporters of our community who are constantly there for us. So now we're able to give back.”

Part of the upgraded audio-visual equipment are two new computerized white boards.

Podoborozny described the cutting-edge technology.

“In addition to the equipment, we added WiFi to all town buildings. On the white boards, you can write notes and send them to yourself paperless. You can also poll your audience with it by everyone scanning the QR code with their phones. You can add a question on the whiteboard and they can use their phones to vote.

People don’t always like to speak up in a room full of people but they will vote,” she said.

“I'm super excited about the future. That we

can share this venue with many organizations and different initiatives and technologies.”

Podoborozny said the emergency centre would have been useful during past emergencies.

“Definitely the local-

Government MSP (Municipal Stimulus Program), and $53,000 through the Alberta Government MOST (Municipal Operating Support Transfer),” she said. “Strathcona County also donated project

management through their in-house technical advisory group.”

Podoborzny said that testing of the new emergency space will take place in October with a mock exercise.

COME CELEBRATE THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINIAN SETTLEMENT IN CANADA Saturday September 11, 2021 8:30 am ~ 2:30 pm Opening Ceremony @ 11 am ~ Farmer’s Market ~ Live Music ~ BBQ ~ Cultural Displays ~ Antique Cars

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Bruderheim Chief Administrative Officer Patty Podoborozny demonstrates one of two new computerized whiteboards installed in the Bruderheim Fire Station as renovations for the Resilient Rurals Interagency Operation Centre were completed in Aug. Photo: Jana Semeniuk ized flooding situations in 2020 throughout Lamont County as well as Wildfires in both Strathcona and Lamont County in 2019. As well, we are seeing many events created by wind which would require multiple agencies to coordinate safe re-entry for residents. For example, downed power lines or road closures that prevented access by emergency personnel,” she said.

While the advancements are a welcome addition to the Bruderheim Fire Station, Podoborozny said they came with a steep price tag.

“The building modifications cost $22,000, the internet upgrades cost $58,000, and the audiovisual system for the meeting and training rooms were $71,000,” she said.

Podoborozny added that donations and grant funding helped to cover the cost.

“We received $30,000 in donations from industry partners (Shell, Cenovus Energy and Enbridge Pipelines) to build and stock the RRIOC (Resilient Rurals Interagency Operations Centre) We also received a grant of $70,000 through the Alberta

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18 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

Lamont County donates to bus/train memorial

BY JOHN MATHER The number of contributions to the Chipman Lamont Bus Train Accident Memorial continues to grow and in recent weeks the County of Lamont has added to the amount with a contribution of $5,000.

At their Aug. 10 meeting, Council passed the motion to donate the money to the monument.

The money for the donation is from the councillors’ promotional budget.

At the time of the accident in the fall of 1960, Lamont County and the Lamont County School Division shared the same offices, recalled Reeve David Diduck.

“Both were administered out of the same building although the

school trustees and county councillors were different.”

Diduck added Councillor Wayne Woldanski brought up the topic and felt it would be a good idea to make a donation to the memorial fund.

“It impacted pretty much all of our councillors here today,” said Diduck.

“Councillor Woldanski’s sister was on the bus and survived the crash. I had two cousins who were lost in the accident.”

Co-chair of the Chipman Lamont Bus Train Accident Memorial Tom Hrehorets said he couldn’t offer any comment on the donation because he hadn’t been informed of it yet.

“We have nothing in

front of us so I can’t give you a reaction right now,” he said.

“We’ll have to wait until we get notification from them.”

He added the fundraising for the memorial has far exceeded its $35,000 goal.

“It’s going really well,” he said. “To date we’ve raised more than $70,000 which will allow us to build two memorials, one in Lamont and a second one in Chipman.”

He said any leftover funds would be used to establish a scholarship fund at the Lamont High School.

Since the meeting, the donation was mailed and received at the Lamont Leader office, where many of the donations were collected.

Fall East Central Machinery Consignment Auction Starts Opening October 29th, 2021 & Starts Ending on November 2nd, 2021 Lamont County - Online Auction Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 (1 Mile East of Hwy 834) - South Side of the Road

Allen B. Olson Auction Service would like to say Thank-you to All the Consignors & Buyers for Making Our 1st Consignment Sale in the Lamont County a Huge Success.

Our Next Sale will be October 29th to November 2nd.

We are now accepting consignments for this Sale. Any items prelisted by September 29th will be included in our Sales Posters, Newspaper & Radio Advertising, Web Page, Social Media and extensive mailing lists.

Our Sales Yard will be Open Starting September 1st.

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Lamont & Rimbey, Alberta Email: abolson@telusplanet.net Website: www.allenolsonauction.com License No. 165690

UPCOMING SALES

F A M I L Y O W N E D & O P E R AT E D S I N C E 1955

Sales Representatives:

Allen B. Olson: 403-783-0556 Terry Skiftun: 780-632-1774 Andrew Reeleader: 403-848-1260 Rick Hewson: 780-614-5214

780-208-2508 Lamont 1-855-783-0556 Rimbey

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 - 19

The Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen, as an ongoing tribute to active or retired members who pass away, and in the spirit of continuing education valued by our Association, created the AAAF Memorial Bursary.

This annual $1000.00 bursary is available for students continuing education at College or University in an agricultural or environmental science program.

Applications must be submitted to the Lamont County Agricultural Fieldman by September 1, 2021.

Applications and more informatin can be found at https://aaaf.ab.ca//about/aaaf-bursary.html.

September 4͗ ƌƵĚĞƌŚĞŝŵ &ŝƌĞ͛Ɛ &ĂŵŝůLJ &Ăůů &ĞƐƚŝǀĂů Pancake Breakfast from 7:30AM - 11:00AM at the Bruderheim Memorial Community Hall September 18͗ >ĂŵŽŶƚ &ŝƌĞ͛Ɛ ,ĞƌŽĞƐ͛ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ^ŬLJ Fundraiser from 11:00AM - 3:00PM at the Lamont County Administration Building

The County of Lamont Food Bank is offering a new-to-us program called After the Bell.

After the Bell is a Food Banks Canada program that provides weekly nutritious mini-meal packs to children during the summer. Because many school-centered support programs are not readily available during the summer months, the minimeal program was established to fill the child hunger gap.

Food Banks Canada acquires and assembles the non-perishable food part of the packs and distributes them, along with grants, to local food banks. Local food banks use the grant to purchase fresh, local, perishable produce to add to the pack.

We are currently handing out about 35 packs per week but have the capacity to hand out more. If you would like to participate in the program or have questions, please contact us at (780) 6196955.

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The Federal Election is Monday, September 20, 2021.

Sunday, September 19, 2021 Registration starts at 12:00 pm at the Lamont Meeting Room, 4844 ʹ 48 Ave, Lamont, AB Run starts at 1:00 pm

For more information, contact Curt Malica at (780 780) 819-3958. In conjjunction with the Knights of Columbus.

For more information or to find another Terry Fox Run location, visit: https://terryfox.org/.

There are health and safety measures in place to make voting safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit Elections Canada's website to learn more about the options available to you: elections.ca

20 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

Appeal by September 10th, 2021 Take notice that the following permit for proposed development as described below has been issued in accordance with the Lamont County Land Use Bylaw No. 675/07: Legal Description: Land Use: Proposal:

Permit No.:

Lot 1A, Block 1, Plan 1023746 (SE 5-57-16-W4) Industrial/Commercial (IC) For the construction of a 100 ft x 160 ft portable fabric covered building for fertilizer storage.

DP 015/21

Additional Information

Lamont County is an employer committed to customer service, quality of work life, continuous professional development, communication and active participation. If you possess these values and have a strong commitment to team work, check out our current employment opportunities.

Full-time permanent positions are eligible to participate in an excellent benefits package and pension plan. We accept general resumes/applications and retain them for 6 (six) months.

Please indicate which position you are applying for in your application and forward your resume/application to: Lamont County Human Resources Department 5303 ʹ 50 Avenue Lamont, AB T0B 2R0

For additional information regarding these permits, please contact the Planning and Development Department at (780) 895-2233.

Appeal The Land Use Bylaw provides that the person applying for the permit or affected by the order, or any other person affected by an order, decision or development permit of a Development Authority may appeal to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) whose address is 2nd Floor, Summerside Business Centre, 1229 ʹ 91 Street SW, Edmonton Alberta, T6X 1E9 within twenty-one (21) days after the date of notice.

To learn more, visit our website at: www.lamontcounty.ca//departments/agriculturalprograms/pest-control-programs or via phone to the Lamont County Agriculture Service Board Department at (780) 895-2585.

Email: hr@lamontcounty.ca Fax: (780) 895-7404 7404 Available Positions: x Communications Coordinator x Legislative Services Officer For more information, visit our website at: www.lamontcounty.ca/departments/humanresources or call our office at (780) 895-2233.

Clubroot Policy 6056 is intended to prevent the establishment and spread of Clubroot within the boundaries of Lamont County. Random field inspections will be conducted by the inspectors appointed by the Agriculture Service Board. A minimum of 25 fields will be inspected where Canola, Mustard and Cole crops are currently being grown. Testing methods will exactly follow standard protocols provided by the Alberta Clubroot Management Committee. Landowners will be notified in writing if their land tests positive for Clubroot.

Available Positions: x x x

Presiding Deputy Officer Floater Deputy Returning Officer

Required Qualifications: x

Be able to work October 18, 2021 from 8:30am to 9:00pm x 18 Years of age or older on October 18, 2021 x Must be legally able to work in Canada x Successful applicants will be required to attend a half day of training x Previous election experience considered an asset For more information, visit our website at: www.lamontcounty.ca//departments/humanresources or call our office at (780) 895-2233.