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SAY IT AIN’T SNOW! Nobody seemed more surprised by the mid-September snow than this bison at Elk Island National Park, who poked his head out of cover to see what all the fuss was about on Saturday.

2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, September 26, 2018

FROM WHERE I SIT: You’re Welcome

BY HAZEL ANAKA When a writer’s mind is numbed with distractions or worries and a gripping column theme eludes, it’s time for a roundup of topics that are in the news. So here goes: Smarmy Judge Brett Cavanaugh is likely to be confirmed as Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court before this piece goes to print.

This despite the alleged lies he’s told during hearings and the allegations of an attempted rape when he was seventeen. The hypocrisy of

the old, white men on the Judiciary Committee (some of whom were there in 1991 for the Anita Hill-Clarence Thomas hearings) boggles the mind. I refuse to believe that there won’t be major consequences for the Republican Party hopefully as early as the primaries. In the age of #MeToo, #Time’sUp, and the rising power and involvement of women, a reckoning is nigh. The scariest part of all is that when this guy is confirmed (to a lifelong appointment) the balance of (conservative) power on the Court shifts for a generation or more.

The effect on women and society will be catastrophic for forward thinking people.

Stalling NAFTA talks and the setbacks with Trans Mountain are bad for the Canadian and Alberta economies and for the political futures of both provincial and federal government incumbents in next year’s elections. Doesn’t everyone love a campaign? Is no

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NAFTA deal better than a bad deal? One pundit said it should be called SHAFTYA. How soon is Trump going to jail or impeachment? Not soon enough to save us, I fear.

I truly can’t imagine being an American citizen. Who tipped the world on its ear? And what’s up with the Liberals?

Believe me when I say it’s impossible to overdose on HGTV, DIY, and FYI especially if you’ve got a reno or new build happening.

There is something for everyone’s taste from ultramodern to vintage rustic.

I especially appreciate the programs that show more how-to and reveal images and less mindless forced chitchat with homeowners.

I like some results more than others and take note of ideas and products I want to try. I’m trying to be mature and let the project take its course. I find it interesting that all the men working here notice and comment on whatever is playing on

TV as they move through the house. Roy is yet to be converted and I tire of the snarky remarks.

Hilary and I were in Ottawa/Gatineau about this time last year. We happened to be on Parliament Hill the day retired astronaut, Julie Payette was installed as Governor General. Not long after, she was in hot water over some legal issues (assault on her now ex-husband and killing an American during a motor vehicle accident.

She wasn’t charged.). She also created a furor when she spoke at a science conference and seemed to mock people who believe in creation. A multi-page story in the Edmonton Journal about her approaching anniversary highlights a troubled first year and how Trudeau parachuted her into the position.

It makes interesting reading if you’re so inclined.

While I haven’t provided any answers here, perhaps I’ve piqued your

interest in something other than the snowdelayed harvest and the prospect of another beat-

ing by this livelihood we’ve all chosen. You’re welcome, from where I sit.

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Police stats please Mundare Council JOHN MATHER Vegreville RCMP staff sergeant Jerry Nutbrown and Corporal Lee Drinkwater gave a quarterly report updating Mundare council on crime activities in the local area during the regular Sept. 18 council meeting.

He reported on the Vegreville detachment’s work in the area with the eastern district crime reduction unit, which was established by the province in the spring.

Drinkwater said much of the work done by the two was already done by the two previously, but now more action could be taken on the investigation side of things by the co-operation.

“They come in as additional resources,” he told council. “They really supplement intelligence gathering because the criminals don’t stay in one jurisdiction, so this allows us to know who’s acting suspiciously in other jurisdictions and we’re waiting when they come into our area.”

When asked where the northeast district covered, Mundare CAO Colin Zyla was told it ran from Barrhead to the Saskatchewan border and from the NWT border down to the KillamProvost areas.

Nutbrown added the size of the district gave those officers more mobility in being able to rapidly come out to individual detachment areas to provide logistical support.

Addressing the cannabis issue, he reported, tickets for specific offences weren’t yet available from the Federal government.

“We’re still trying to figure areas of the act out,” said Nutbrown.

“It’s complicated. What exactly it will look like – we don’t know.”

He said there are different categories of cannabis and each one has a certain amount

allowed in dried form.

“There’s combinations of oils, and plants and when dried it all weighs slightly different. Then there’s the different type of sales - retail and medicinal and the amount of personal possession can vary. We’ll see where it goes.”

Nutbrown said it would change some things on the street, but he wasn’t sure how.

He added when edibles become legal it would further complicate things.

Moving away from the cannabis issue, he told council in the Mundare area person crimes were up and he admitted there wasn’t a lot they could do about it.

He did say that because of the traffic on Highway 855 it might not be local residents who are committing or reporting the crimes.

While he said it wasn’t necessarily to be applied to Mundare the number of frauds occurring in Vegreville was rocketing.

“These are the CRA scams and thing like that,” he said. “We even had one of those calls at our detachment last week.”

He added many of those calls go unreported and the numbers are

probably much higher than reported.

He did add an education awareness campaign in Vegreville had store staff watching out for elderly people purchasing large valued prepaid cards. They are demanded for payment in many of those phone scams.

Property crimes were down in the community, but he emphasized much of the crime could be by people passing through the community, such as transporting stolen vehicles.

Nutbrown said the stats weren’t indicative of the town, but they reflected just what was occurring.

Resident offers to pay for improvement In an unusual move a local resident, Jerry Jalbert, offered to cover the costs of repairing a ditch in his residential area on 50 Ave. to provide improved drainage.

With pictures to assist council, he pointed out changes that had been made in the area over the years, which made the proper flow of water in the ditch almost impossible.

Jalbert asked that council clean out the ditch and put in a culvert that would quickly fix

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the drainage issue. He explained some of the issues came about because of people getting access to their yards from the back alley.

But, he pointed out, the ditch bordering their properties that had to be crossed was municipal land.

He said the result was when snow melted and the water rose, many basements were subject to flooding.

Zyla stated he was opposed from placing a culvert because they would freeze in the winter because of the shallow depth.

But public works superintendent Dave MacDonald said the materials used to make

driveways currently contributed to the growth of weeds and build up of silt, which was stopping the natural flow of water.

Council suggested the culvert could be steamed in the spring.

MacDonald said he felt a culvert would work but opposed the resident paying for the culvert.

“It’s on town property and for the cost involved it would be a good fix.”

Councillor Irene Tallega said the drainage in the area had been an issue for years and, “we should finally fix it.”

Mayor Mike Saric said for the small cost involved it could be solved to everyone’s satisfaction.

Council agreed to have public works fix the problem.

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Pastor Ron Retirement After about ten years of blessing our community and the Lamont Alliance Church, Pastor Ron made an official announcement that he would be retiring as our pastor at the Lamont Alliance Church. They have sold their property here at Lamont and will be moving to Fort Saskatchewan.

As a congregation we know that Pastor Ron and his wife Jane have not only touched the lives of our church attenders, they have become a part of the local community in so many ways. We want to give the community a chance to say goodbye to this couple.

Their last service will be on September 30th, followed by a time of fellowship along with a free meal and more fellowship. We are sending out an open invitation to you as a community, to attend. Please come and join us at 10:00 a.m., Sunday morning on the 30th as we say goodbye to Pastor Ron and Jane.

If you cannot come for the entire time but can make it for a brief visit, please come for the time you have available.

Hope to see you there.

4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Opinion Research results often such a waste of money One of the greatest wastes of taxpayer money can be the hiring of research groups. Not always, but sometimes.

Both large and small governments like to hire companies to find out why citizens do this or do that, and often it is just to find out why they don’t do what the government wants them to do.

The idea of course is that once the government finds out “the why,” they can then change how they go about getting the little people to do what Big Brother wants them to do.

Unless the cost is too great to make that change.

For instance…

Last year Canada Revenue Agency paid $47,121 to a company to find out why a number of poor people don’t file their income tax returns.

The research company organized focus groups at four locations across Canada to get a good blend of the monetarily challenged; and it included unwanted government dependents, you know, like people receiving their own funds back that they paid to CPP, social assistance, Old Age Security, Employment Insurance or Workers Compensation.

Not shockingly, the results from the interviewees found that filling out tax return forms was; “irritating, painful, complex, stressful, hard, long, boring, complicated, long winded,” and “unnecessary red tape.”

In other words your taxpayers money went to finding out exactly what we already knew, and now that the government knows it too, they won’t do anything about it because of the costs involved in simplifying the overly complex tax filing process.

Reading this reminded me of when I was doing some volunteer service for the Canadian Cancer Society and was privy to some of the work they were doing on behalf of donors.

In a bulletin sent out to others in the loop, as well as myself, I discovered that the Society had paid a company to conduct some research to find out why children began smoking cigarettes.

That research company was paid $70,000 to come to the conclusion that children began smoking cigarettes because of “peer pressure.”

How many people just thought to themselves: “Why didn’t they just pay me? I could have told them that.”

Not sure. Maybe we need a research company to investigate, huh?

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Greenhouse gas emissions from Canadian oil sands production falling The level of greenhouse gas emissions from Canadian oil sands production is falling.

A new report by research firm IHS Markit says the emissions intensity of upstream Canadian oil sands production will continue to decline in coming years, falling to 30 per cent below 2009 levels by 2030.

“The Canadian oil sands have a demonstrated track record of lowering emissions intensity,” said Kevin Birn, executive director, IHS Markit, who heads the Oil Sands Dialogue. “This study shows that trend will continue into the future with additional reductions expected across the major forms of oil sands production.

“This report could very well be a conservative estimate. We

intentionally excluded any transformational technologies under development in the oil sands and only factored for the deployment of commercial or near-commercial technologies or efficiencies, only existing trends.

“Oil sands facilities are diverse and so are their emissions. A focus solely upon the average may lead to over generalizations and may not represent the reality of any one individual operation. There are some operations today that appear to be at or near the U.S. average already.”

The report, Greenhouse Gas Intensity of Oil Sands Production: Today and In the Future, found that over the last near-decade (2009-2017), upstream oil sands GHG emis-

sions intensity (GHG per barrel produced) fell 21 per cent and could fall by an additional 16 to 23 per cent over the coming decade.

From 2009-2017, oil sands mining operations were the primary source of upstream emissions reductions. The average intensity of oil sands mining operations fell 26 per cent on a marketed product basis during this time, a result of historical improvements and the introduction of newer, less-GHG intensive mining operations, the report said.

Improvements are expected to continue, with an additional 15 to 20 per cent reduction between 2017-2030, it added.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 5

TJ and Jodie Sheptycki lead Food Bank Fall Haul

Lorna Lawrence and Deputy Mayor Pat Lee are participating in filling this truck parked in front of the Bruderheim Town office for the Food Bank.

First Food Bank challenge going well MAUREEN SULLIVAN The County of Lamont Food Bank is over half way through the month long challenge of gathering much needed food to refill the shelves.

The current top five leaders in the challenge are; TJ and Jodie Sheptycki with 275 kg donated, Town of Mundare with 163.4 kg, Lamont County Councillor Dave Diduck with 37.94 kg, Town of Lamont with 18.9 kg and the Lamont Leader with

14.25 kg donated.

It is not too late to enter the challenge which runs until Oct. 4, or to help someone else win the challenge. All municipal offices in Lamont County will be accepting donations.

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When asked about the challenge Colette McBride of the Lamont County Food Bank said, "It's going well for the first year that we have attempted this." The food bank is currently in need of cereal, soup and canned meats excluding tuna, she added.

Colette McBride and Susan Campbell weigh the Lamont Leaders donation to the Fall Haul Challenge. Still lots of time to bring in your donation

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“SAGD emissions are expected to fall 17 to 27 per cent during the 20172030 period. Lower steam intensity arising from steam displacement technologies, as well as better use of natural gas from improvements in well productivity and steam generation, are key contributors to the IHS Markit outlook.”

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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Author tours Lamont and rural Alberta with book on disappearing rural places Longing memories of his own boyhood farm led to idea of new book MAUREEN SULLIVAN Dion Manastyrski grew up on a small farm near Rose Valley, Saskatchewan.

His grandparents were homesteaders who came from eastern Europe. It is his memories of that life that remains with him today, his connection with the prairies is as strong as ever.

That is why he made eight road trips across the three prairie provinces between the years 2003 - 2014 to photograph the old rural places which are vanishing. The people he interviewed were mostly retired farmers, oneroom school teachers, railway workers, and other rural people. He talked with numerous people in their 90s, and the oldest person was a one-room school teacher who was 105 years old.

Dion was touring the Lamont County area this week promoting his new book on the subject.

The book "Prairie Sunset: A Story of Change" is a photographic record of that journey. Photographing old historical places, and gathering anecdotes from retired rural people, along with historical photos from archives, to combine into a fine-art photo book about rural prairie history.

Manastyrski combined about 200 quotes from these people, with over 100 colour photos he took of old places, and historical black-andwhite photos from government archives, to complete this book. The book aims to capture the old way of life of the rural prairies, in a tribute to the homesteaders who settled there.

"I wanted to capture the photos and history in a compelling way, to spread interest about rural prairie history," says Manastyrski. "I wanted this book to capture the essence of the way of life, which began

with those who settled the land and built the architecture of the prairies. This part of our history is vanishing quickly, and it's an important part of Canada's history."

The stories told by those he interviewed, tell of a way of life that is hard to conceive of by today’s standards.

Families being decimated by pneumonia and scarlet fever. Keeping warm by chopping and burning firewood.

Getting on bikes and disappearing for the day, with your parents not knowing where you were.

"The biggest mistake they ever made was to make a tractor over 50 horsepower. Before that you could make a living off three quarters of land, have chickens. pigs, grow your own food, raise a family," said Gerald Nelson of Wadena, Sask.

"When I was about 10 years old in March 1928, my cousin Rosie, 16 years old, beautiful girl, died of scarlet fever…

When my (two) brothers passed away of scarlet fever, my mother was almost dying, she was so heartbroken… It's so different what I see now," said Phyllis (Nychek) Maksymits from Seech Man. The experience of growing up on his grandparent’s homestead near Fosston in east central Saskatchewan was idyllic for Manastyrski. It shaped his life. It was there that he discovered his love of old abandoned houses and the need to explore.

"As kids we would disappear on our bikes all day. Before leaving Mom would say, 'be home for dinner.’"

His father died when he was a young boy, and his mother held on to the farm as long as possible.

But like many teenagers, he was in a rush to leave home,

thinking the farm would well-used line: “You can always be there, take the boy out of the although it was soon farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the boy.” sold.

The book is available Now living in Victoria, and surrounded by in Lamont, Chipman, ocean, rock and forest, Vegreville, Viking and Manastyrski tries to Killam. retreat to his beloved Prairies at least once a year. He continues to search for the story of his own past and what his grandparents and other immigrants experienced in their early years of settlement.

He said working on the book project has brought him home to where he emotionally connects with Photjournalist Dion Manastyrski holdhis roots and ing his book Priarie Sunset A story of the lessons he Change. Photo by William Dekay. learned as a boy. They continue to carry him forward.

And like the photos in his book, but in a strange twist of fate and irony, his own childhood home now sits empty and abandoned as well.

“Thinking back to the last week I had on the family farm, I can only wish I could have that week back,” he writes.

“I would be careful to spend my time wisely, to visit with family and neighbours, appreciate the open space, look at the sky, breathe the air, and enjoy the old farm as long as I could.”

The novelist Thomas Wolfe coined the popular expression, “you can’t go home again.” While there are elements of truth in that on some levels, Manastyrski sees hope in challenging it.

“I don’t know how you could grow up on a farm and not remain completely attached to it,” he said.

He prefers another

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Last day of Summer fun

Ailyn and friend spend the last day of summer making an igloo at Andrew School on Sept. 21

Great Plains entertains at Bruderheim Seniors Centre MAUREEN SULLIVAN An evening of live music took place on Friday, Sept 22, at the Bruderheim Senior's Centre.

The musical duo of Great Plains, also known as Saskia Munroe and Darrel Delaronde, entertained the crowd with songs and laughter.

The husband and wife duo (he was born and raised in Saskatchewan and she is from Holland

but immigrated to Dawson Creek, BC as a child) currently make their home in BC during the winter and in northern Alberta the rest of the time farming garlic.

Singing a mixture of bluegrass, gospel and country, they mixed their own songs with covers of Hank Williams Sr, Johnny Cash and Gary Feldgar. There was also a yodeling song.

Joking that garlic is the

perfect crop for them to grow, “you plant it and then ignore it�, they are currently touring throughout the prairies.

Look for them in Partridge Hill in November and Vegreville in March.

STAYING ON TRACK Colby and Tristan from Andrew School were two of the three junior boys and three intermediate boys who competed at Gold Bar Park in Edmonton for the EIPS cross country meet. Andrew School finished 6th in the small school results. It was the school's best finish in four years.

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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Franchise fees frustrate Bruderheim councillors JOHN MATHER The issue of whether to allow franchise fees frustrated Bruderheim councillors Sept. 19.

The fees are added to utility bills to provide funds for the lighting in areas of the town currently not serviced with lights.

Council has a franchise agreement with Fortis Alberta but has never charged one.

CAO Patty Podoborozny told council some residents had asked for the fees to be instituted to provide better lighting in darker area about the community including the trail system.

Councillor Len Falardeau was opposed to the fees. “We opposed this last year and I would move to oppose it again this year,� he said.

Councillor Wayne Olechow asked how the

town would fund future development and the darker areas of the trail system. “We’re looking at a few dollars per month and in my opinion this is a way to raise those funds. In my opinion this is a way to provide lights down near the arena and along the trial system. I really think we should look at these.�

Councillor George Campbell wondered who had been requesting the additions of franchise fees among residents.

Councillor Judy Schueler added the ability to fund new lighting represented safety.

Podoborozny said the fees are set by the municipality and could run from two to 20 per cent.

She said she was looking for a motion to determine if administration should look to set a fee

amount by comparing Bruderheim’s situation to surrounding communities. “Do we want to have this in place?� asked deputy mayor Pat Lee. “We already have a good idea what the numbers would be. I don’t think we need those fees right now. We can always review it down the road.�

Falardeau added if

there were lighting issues in the community the town always fixed them. “I think franchise fees are a bad disease,� he said. “If people want additional lights come to council and ask for them.�

Podoborozny said the fees would be used for new lighting only. She said the trail lights are the biggest issue she

hears about.

Campbell said he felt utility bills were high enough and didn’t want to add franchise fees to the bills right now.

Schueler asked with the number of infrastructure demands on the

town in the budget, lighting “isn’t going to be high on the list.�

She felt the fees would offer an alternative source of funding specifically for lighting.

Olechow agreed.

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Friends of the Lamont Firefighters Society Would like to thank everyone for their generous support of the “Heroes in the Sky� event held on Sept 8th, 2018

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Cannabis

Local residents eager to learn about the dangers of cannabis use came to a Lamont information night MAUREEN SULLIVAN Residents who wanted to learn a little more about cannabis attended an information night on Sept. 20 at the Lamont Hall.

Presented by Les Branton, Health Promotion Facilitator, AHS, the topic of the evening was Canada's Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines.

Branton identified 10 science based recommendations for reducing the health risks related to cannabis use.

1) You can of course avoid all risk by abstaining from using cannabis.

2) Using cannabis before the age of 16 increases the likelihood of developing health, educational and societal problems. Generally the later in life you use it, the lower the risk of problems.

3) Cannabis products with a high THC content are more likely to cause harm. Pick products with a higher CBD to THC ratios to reduce some of the risks.

4) Smoking cannabis, especially combined with tobacco can harm your lungs and respiratory systems, 5) Abstain from synthetic cannabinoids which can lead to more severe health problems, even death. Give preference to natural cannabis products.

6) Smokers of cannabis should avoid deep inhalation or breath holding.

This will increase the amount of toxic material absorbed by your lungs and into your body.

7) Limit usage to occasionally, frequent use is strongly linked to higher risk of health and social

problems.

8) Don't use and drive, or operate other machinery. Wait at least six hours after using to drive. The combination of alcohol and cannabis used together further increases impairment so avoid this combination if you plan to drive.

9) Avoid cannabis use altogether if you are at risk for mental health problems or pregnant. If you or an immediate family member has a history of psychosis or substance use disorder, your risk of cannabis related mental health problems increases.

10) Avoid combining the high risk choices.

Using cannabis at a young age or using products high in THC everyday, puts you at higher risk for immediate and long term problems.

Future site of the Petro Canada station in Lamont due to open in November.

Bruderheim Council meeting Continued from Page 8 “If we use reserves or budget funds, something else gets pushed to the

wayside. If we impose franchise fee then we have a plan and funds can be set aside for lighting. If we get the funds, we can get away from the fees in the future.”

Voting on the motion resulted in a tie vote with

Campbell, Olechow and Schueler supporting the fees and Falardeau, Lee and Mayor Karl Hauch opposing. Since councilor Pat Crawford was absent the tie vote meant the motion was defeated..

CHOMAY DENTAL IS PARTICIPATING!

START SCHOOL SMILING! SMOKY LAKE & THORHILD LOCATIONS Our general dentists, Dr. Daryl Chomay, Dr. Corwin Chomay and Dr. Austin Chomay are pleased to announce that we will be participating in a charity campaign sponsored by Alberta Dental Association and College.

It is the “Start School Smiling Campaign“ and allows Grade One students in Alberta to have a free exam and bitewing x-ray if needed, at participating clinics.

CURIOUS ABOUT CANNABIS Valerie Mintenko and Aileen Budney gathering up information at the Curious About Cannabis information night in Lamont.

The campaign runs from Sept 15th, 2018 to October 31st, 2018.

Please call our office (780)656-3557 Smoky Lake or (780)398-3773 Thorhild and we would be pleased to book an appointment

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Community Awareness day showcases many Lamont County organizations MAUREEN SULLIVAN The communities of Andrew, Bruderheim, Mundare and Lamont had their Community Awareness day showcasing various organizations around the county.

Most of the organizations are open to residents from anywhere in the county.

Primary Care Network Alberta Heartland The PCN is a network of family doctors and a team of healthcare professionals that work together with you to treat and manage your health conditions. They have a variety of clinics that run year round that you can access by getting in touch with them at 780-997-0046 or www.albertaheartlandpcn.com.

PCN programs that don't require a referral are education workshops, back2basics, diabetes management, nutrition support, exercise support, mental health support, smoking cessation, women's health, and other programs that need a physician referral.

Women's Health Clinic health screening, pap smear testing, breast exam, family planning, STI screening and menopause treatments (non-prescription options and prescription hormone therapy options).

Senior Clinic improved access to geriatric assessment services as close as possible to patients communities (physician referral required).

Chronic Pain Management Clinic team approach to pain management while working closely with family doctor to provide support to those experiencing chronic pain (physician referral required).

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program - medically supervised exercise and heart healthy programming so those with cardiac problems can regain their strength and endurance (physician referral required).

Psychiatry Clinic physician and mental health team work with a psychiatrist who provides recommendations for care to your family doctor (physician referral required).

Dermatology Clinic for consultation and treatment of skin conditions (physician referral required).

Snow Angels Program - New - This is a volunteer service program where individuals, organizations, businesses, classrooms, families and groups of youth can commit to removing snow from the driveway and entranceway of community residents in need throughout the winter season. Residents who have a condition or disability preventing them from being able to remove snow and have no other capable family members residing in their homes to assist may apply. Contact FCSS Program Assistant Darlene Onushko at 780895-2233 Ext 226 to volunteer or apply for the service.

FCSS - Family & Community Support Service - This county wide service provides information and referrals to provincial and federal programs and have developed many local programs that include but are not limited to income assistance, family counseling, marriage counseling, child abuse advocacy, mental health services, child development, senior services, general information and the food hamper program.

Other programs include community awareness nights, volunteer appreciation, community events, CALC kitchens, rural transportation coalition, income tax clinics and community counseling.

Early childhood development and family programs include the parents and tots program, early steps to success, the parent link centre, roots of empathy, youth and family activity nights, summer programs and

camps.

Adult programming includes caregiver workshops, REAP - rural elder abuse prevention coalition, seniors networking, home and community visitation. Contact them at 780-895-2233 or 1-877895-2233.

CALC - Community Adult Learning Council - runs programs in the county designed to help you learn skills in a group environment. The CALC kitchen helps you learn to cook economical meals for your family, managing our molar gives you skills needed to make good money based decisions. Skills enhancement programs include air brakes and fire arm safety. FLAPP, family learn and play is for parents with children up to six years of age, 3 hours of play, discussing issues with other parents and a healthy lunch.

Renew Program is a 7 week program that helps you look at the brighter side of life. Contact www.lamontcounty.ca and go to the CALC page for more information or call 1-877-895-2233.

Girl Guides - looking for girls aged 5 to 17, and 18 plus as mentors and leaders. The only guiding group in the county, the Bruderheim group pulls members from all areas of the county.

Hosting Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders and Rangers, they meet on Thursdays at the Bruderheim Community Church .

Always looking for new members all year long.

Contact Luanne at 780977-0304 or www.girlguides.ca Expressions Dance Studio - looking for new members interested in competitive dance. Call 780-224-3198 for more information.

Crazy House Music Studio - Local music lessons in eight week learning blocks, for all ages, for drums, piano and guitar. Saturday night, join the jam sessions from 7:30 to 8:30. For more information call 587-984-7771 or email stephmocha77@hot-

mail.com.

Chipman 4-H Beef and Multi Club - open to ages 9 to 21, no need to own an animal to belong.

Monthly meetings are the first Monday of the month at Walker School in Bruderheim. Contact 780-603-8385 or 780-2937526 for more information.

Lamont Veselka Dancers - are looking for new members ages three

and up, as well as adults.

No need to be Ukrainian, or have dance experience. It is fun and high energy, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Contact Breanne at 780-819-2218 or email lamontveselkadance@g mail.com Lamont Figure Skating Club - for ages 3 to 17, offering KIDSkate, CANSkate, Powerskating and Competitive

Figure Skating. Funding is available. Contact 780265-5572 or email lamontfigureskatingclub@g mail.com.

Andrew Figure Skating Club - for ages 3 to 17, offering KIDSkate, CANSkate, Powerskating and Competitive Figure Skating. Funding is available. Contact 780915-7505.

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Sandra and Viola Conner with Betty the Rabbit at the Mundare Community Awareness night.

VILLAGE OF CHIPMAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Bylaw No. 569-2018 Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 537-2010 TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, and amendments thereto, the Council of the Village of Chipman, in the Province of Alberta, intends to hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in the Village of Chipman Council Chambers, to amend the Land Use Bylaw to meet the new legislative requirements set out in the Modernized Municipal Government Act relating to the Development Permit Application/Decision Process and Appeal Periods.

Any person wishing to be heard may make oral or written representation to the Council at that time. Oral submissions may be limited to five minutes in length whether or not a written presentation is submitted. A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected during regular office hours at the Village Administration Office in the Village of Chipman, Alberta.

Take notice that anyone wishing to make a presentation regarding the proposed bylaw should contact the CAO no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 4th day of October, 2018. Both written and/or verbal presentations may be given at the Public Hearing.

Council, after considering the representations made to it concerning the proposed bylaws may make such amendments or changes as it considers necessary to the proposed bylaw, if any, and proceed to pass or defeat the proposed bylaw.

The Public Hearing will be held:

For additional information please contact: PAT TOMKOW VILLAGE OF CHIPMAN 4816 – 50 STREET CHIPMAN AB T0B 0W0

Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Village of Chipman Council chambers Chipman, AB (t) 780.363.3982 (e) chipmanab@mcsnet.ca

Dated at Chipman, in the Province of Alberta, this 10th day of September, 2018.

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Business Directory

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Custom Work

~ General Contracting ~ Commercial Grass Cutting ~ Bobcat ~ Dump Truck ~ Custom Metal Reno’s 780-975-8343 ~ Handy Man Jobs mk98ltd@mcsnet.ca

Day Care

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St. Michael Landfill Renewals/switches

Trevor Mikolajczyk

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Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Mundare Salon & Barber

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Kerry Beitz 5216 - 50 Street Owner/Hairstylist Mundare, Alberta 780-221-7193

Variety Of Trees For Sale, Removal, Planting, Pruning, Mulching, Stump Grinding, Hedging,

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KT Mechanical LTD

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Rainbow gutters 5&6” CONTINUOUS EAVESTROUGHS SOFfIT, FASCIA, COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL WCB COVERAGE FREE ESTIMATE

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Thank you for supporting these businesses!

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MACHINERY

Business Directory

SHIRGOR

ENTERPRISES INC. Equipment rentals and sales Industrial tools and consumables

Mini Batch Concrete

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PROFESSIONAL Located in Bruderheim AB, 5130-52 avenue

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FRAMING RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS GENERAL CONTRACTING ROOFING SHINGLES METAL RENOVATIONS

E-mail: oldcountrysausage@shaw.ca

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Box 653 Lamont AB T0B 2R0

SEPTIC SERVICES

LEGAL ISSUES? 4805 Queen Street, Bruderheim 780.796.3040

Ronald W. Poitras Barrister & Solicitor

MECHANICAL Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

Serving Lamont and Area Since 1977 Wednesday 1:30 – 5:00 pm

by Appointment

780-895-2055 REAL ESTATE Dean Bosvik Javan Vandelannoite

BECJM Enterprises Ltd. Backhoe, directional boring, trackhoe, hydrovac, steamer, picker & gravel truck Bill & Charles Matthews CERTIFIED SEPTIC DESIGNER & INSTALLER Box 197 Bruderheim, AB T0B 0S0

ph/fax 780-796-3952

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Stadnick Contracting (2011) Ltd.

Vacuum Services

FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS 5003 - 50 Street, Mundare, AB 780-764-3936

is now available for septic cleaning

PLUMBING

Contact: Brett : 587-991-0398

JMP Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

No job too big or small, we’ll do them all!

Furnace & Hot Water Tank Replacement Plumbing - New Home Construction Air Conditioning - Gas Fitting - Gas Fire Places Garage Heaters - Service & Repair - Sheet Metal

TOWING AND TRUCKING

Are you Buying or Selling?

John Panek 780-999-2065

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jmpplumbing@live.ca Box 84, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0

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River Flows Mechanical Ltd. 780-895-2993 or 780-896-3997 Drain Cleaning Video Inspection Camera w/ Locator

Plumbing/Heating

Garage Heaters

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Service or Replacement Foot Valve Replacements

Safe Entry for Repairs Unplugging Open Discharge

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LAMONT LEADER Ph. 780-895-2780 lmtleader@gmail.com _____________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Seamstress Available Call Judy at 780-336-4940.

Alterations and Repairs.

Sorry, no blue jeans.

38/39p _____________________ DREADING THE THOUGHT OF SHOVELING SNOW THIS WINTER???

Have you considered supportive housing in Viking?

Vialta Lodge has a lot to offer! Why not phone and learn how we can enhance your quality of life? We have single suites and suites for couples with a separate bedroom. Contact Wanda to view Ph: 780336-3353 Fax: 780-3363591. Email: vialta@telusplanet.net 37/38c _____________________ COMING EVENTS EVENTS COMING Tofield United Church fall supper on Sunday, Sept.

30, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ the Tofield Community Hall, $16/adult. Everyone welcome!

TM37/38c _____________________ Sunshine Villa Autumn Pie Social, Saturday, Sept 29, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. 5834 51st Street, Tofield.

Admission $5. Pie, coffee, tea, etc! Silent Auction at the Social. All proceeds to the Residents Association Fund. Thank you for your support of Seniors!

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Join the Viking Skating Club! All ages & skill levels welcome! Offering Pre CanSkate, CanSkate, & StarSkate. Only need Hockey or Figure Skates & Helmet. To register call or text Jenn 780-254-0011.

First Day is Tuesday, October 2 @ 6 p.m. _____________________ Viking School Parent Council AGM will be September 26, 2018 at 5:30pm at Viking School.

Everyone welcome. New members are needed to ensure continuation of this board.

36/38c _____________________ Viking Farmer’s Market •Regular Market September 27 2 - 4 p.m.

Viking Community Hall

House For Rent/Sale 4908-154 Ave Viking 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom.

Washer/Dryer. 2 Deep freezers.

Chair Lift. $600+Utilities. Call 780385-0598 37/40p _____________________ Apartments for rent in Adult building in Tofield.

Bachelor apartment, newly renovated. $525.00 plus DD $525.00. Two bedroom, $700.00 plus DD $700.00. Heat and water included. Please call: 780662-0051.

TM37/39c _____________________ Viking - 5024 - 58 Ave 2 bedroom Triplex unit. $700/month plus utilities.

Damage deposit $700. No smoking.

No pets.

Available in August. 587256-0430 _____________________ 2 bedroom large suite in 3story walk-up apartment building under new professional management with live-in, on-site caretaker.

Close to Town Centre, hospital and No-Frills Super-store. Rent from $895, incl. utilities, energized parking stall. DD $500. Seniors welcome with special rate. 780-6326878 or 780-918-6328 _____________________ FOR RENT IN TOFIELD – 3 bedroom main floor of fourplex $875 per month plus power. 3 Bedroom main floor of house $850 per month plus power and water. 2 bedroom basement suite in house $700 per month plus power and water. No smoking, no pets, references required.

Call 780-995-9339 TM34tfn _____________________ Bachelor and 1 bedroom suites, 3 appliances.

Bachelor from $695, 1 bdrm from $795, rent incl. water, heat, energized parking stall. SD $500.

780-632-3102 LL06tfnc _____________________ Suite in four-plex in Tofield. 2 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bath. Fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Adults only. No smoking and no pets. $1,000/month.

Available immediately.

Call: 780-263-2688.

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Antique Upright Bell Piano - plays fine. On casters. Ground level - easy moving. $500 OBO. 780336-3037 38/39p _____________________ 4 tires 225/65R17 - $25.00 each. 18FT Amana frig $100.00. 1997 Hurricane 34ft motorhome. Call 780662-2406 for more information.

TM38/40p _____________________ Rocket aeration with 3 1/2 HP fan, fits 14'-16'-19' bins. $1000. Like new.

Call 780-663-2464 _____________________ 1992 Ridgewood 16'x80' mobile home in Ryley. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a country kitchen. Priced to sell as is, asking $35,000. Call Dalyce 780399-8254 or 780-6630006.

TM36/38p _____________________ FOR SALE FOR SALE

80 acres, fully cultivated #1 & #2 soil. Appraised at $300, 000 OBO, financing available OAC. West half SE 22 57 19 W4. 780-4971633 LL38/45c _____________________ REAL ESTATE ESTATE REAL

Roy’s Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry w o r k .

780-662-0146 or 780-232-3097 tfnc _____________________ PINOY’S CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES

•Thanksgiving Market October 4 2 - 5 p.m.

(Last Regular Market Until Christmas Markets) •Christmas Markets November 22 2 - 7 p.m. with Supper December 13 2 - 7 p.m. with Supper _____________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR Belvedere Gardens #74527-55 Ave, Tofield. 46 Kms east of Edmonton.

1000 sq ft. 2 bedroom, infloor heating, gas fireplace, attached single garage, front and back doors, 1 full bathroom, all appliances included, gas and water. Will send picture upon request. Adults only, no pets, non-smoker.

No yard work. $1250.00.

Contact Darlene Martin @ 780-910-3587 or email darmkjos@yahoo.ca TM38/39p _____________________ For rent in Tofield. 2 bedroom house. Looking for mature person(s). No smoking/no pets.

References required. $900/mth + DD + utilities.

Serious inq's only. Call 780-937-9909. TM38p _____________________ 2 bedroom apartment for rent. 4908 53 Ave. Tofield. $650/month. Call 780729-3706. TM38p

Hay For Sale Alf/Tim/Br/Tw mix small squares shedded, $5 minimal rain call late evenings 780-942-4107 _____________________ HELP WANTED WANTED HELP Casual after school cleaning in Tofield. Must be mature, dependable and hard working. Call 780718-1408 TM38p _____________________ Our new dental clinic, Vegreville Family Dental, located in the Walmart Plaza in Vegreville is looking for a very enthusiastic Registered Dental Assistant to join our team.

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! If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please apply to vegredental@gmail.com.

All applications will be treated confidential. Thank you!

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Completely renovated home in Viking, AB. 1,800 sq.ft. living space. 4 bedrooms, 2 upstairs 2 downstairs. 2 full bathrooms.

New flooring, roof,windows, kitchen, bathrooms, furnace, hot water tank.

12x16 deck. Move in ready. Call Alana 780-3854165.

38/39p _____________________ SERVICES SERVICES Cut Heating Costs – High efficient furnace installations. Low rates, free estimates, licensed semi retired tradesman. Call 780-718-0262 TM36/45p _____________________ Michele Goodison Massage, Craniosacral Therapy 403-827-6204 doulamichele@icloud.com _____________________ Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 _____________________ Ritchie’s Painting Co. Professional Interior/ Exterior Commercial & Residential Painting.

Spray Painting & Cabinet Refinishing. www.ritchiespainting.ca.

Call Jason in Viking, AB today for a future estimate Cell: 780-254-0166 or Home: 780-254-0700. _____________________ Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087

Residential and Commercial Cleaning Carpet Cleaning •Strip and Wax Floors •Automatic Floor Scrubbing •Steam Cleaning •Window Cleaning •Wall Washing •Move Out Clean •General Cleaning •Yard Work and Grass Cutting •Tree Cutting and Trimming Great References - Your Home is Safe With Me. Thorough, Responsible, Reliable, Hardworking Workers. Immediate Availability, Flexible Hours.

The Support You Need Let Me Give You A Hand.

Contact: 780-385-4154 Elizabeth F. Andersen Director/Owner tfn _____________________ WANTED WANTED Interior parts from a retired holiday trailer.

Please call 780-904-0869 TM37/38p

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS

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14 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Pope’s 1984 EINP visit honoured by Star Knights of Columbus

Bench Pope sat on preserved MAUREEN SULLIVAN On a cold, wet Saturday morning, a small group from Our Lady Of Lourdes Council #6382, Knights of Columbus, met at Elk Island National Park to say the rosary and have a time of reflection.

In 1984 Pope John Paul II became the first pope to set foot on Canadian soil. It was also the longest pastoral visit ever made by any pope in a single country - 12 days. He travelled 15,000 kilometres from the Atlantic to the Pacific, beginning his journey on Sept 9, 1984.

On a windy afternoon,

after celebrating outdoor mass at Namao, Pope John Paul II took an unplanned visit to Elk Island National Park for an afternoon of rest and meditation. It was here that he sat, meditated and walked while praying the rosary. The peacefulness of nature mimics God's love for us and all creation, was a saying of the Pope's.

Since that visit in 1984 the bench that the pope sat on has been preserved and recently rebuilt at Tawayik Lake, along with two plaques honoring the event. The route he took on his walk is also marked.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, September 26, 2018- 15

SNOW DAYS

Lamont Elementary pupils playing in the snow at recess on Sept 21.

The hall was full and the kitchen was jumping as the Mundare Seniors Club is back hosting their Perogy Dinners on the third Friday of the month.

Organizations Continued from Page 10 Lamont Fish and Game - are looking for more youth to join the club. This conservation club is for anyone who enjoys activities outdoors. Contact Dominick Pichota at 780-916-3981 Lamont Curling Club - doubles curling and new this year is stick curling. Come out and try a free session on Nov. 29. For more information email katiefossum@hotmail.ca Andrew Curling Club - running from Nov. 29 to Mar. 14 on Thursday evenings. Family friendly, for all ages and fitness levels. Try it out on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 1:00 pm. Call or text Chris Shandro at 780-850-0554 or Brianne Kozakewich at 780-208-5528.

Mundare Curling Club - Registration and social night is Oct 26, 7-9

pm. Curl once a week on Monday or Wednesday nights for 20 weeks.

Contact Trevor by texting 780-603-1144 Lamont Library - has all kind of activities planned for the new year, library cards are free. Check out what is happening at www.lamontpubliclibrary.ca Mundare Library - is focusing on kids programs this year but also have a lot of good books

for the adults. Check them out at 780-764-3929 LA Dance Moves small dance studio offering ballet, jazz, tap, hippo, lyrical and technique email them at ladancemovesassociation@gmail.com Chipman Junior Players - if you are between the ages of 13 17 and want to act or learn about backstage, join the group and put on a play in the spring.

MLA Jessica Littlewood was out supporting the Lions corn roast on Sept 22. Lamont Lions President Robyn Butler (right) served up the corn and all proceeds went to support the Town of Lamont’s park planning committee.

Nova the duck, who shows how people who are different than you can become your best friend, with Jodie Conley from the Mundare Library Board and Cheralynn Ganbler.

Meetings are Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30. For more information call Keiron at 780-363-2457 Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Squadron 341 for youth aged 12 to 18 looking for fun and friends. Learn to glide in an airplane and get your pilots lisence, participate in team sports, biathlon, marksmanship, drill and optional trips. Pulling members from across the county they meet at the

Mundare National Hall on Wednesday nights.

Call 780-764-2341 for more information.

Fire Departments - all the departments are looking for new members 16 years of age and up. Meetings are once a week and training is given. If interested contact Lamont Fire Department at 780-8957317, Bruderheim Fire Department at 780-7963966, Chipman Fire

Community Awareness night in Bruderheim, many communities had a good turn out at their awareness nights.

Department at 780-3633811, Andrew Fire Department at 780-3653731 and Mundare Fire Department at 780-7643023.

Mary Immaculate Auxilary is looking for volunteers to spend time with residents walking, baking, sewing and gardening doing crafts or bingo. contact Sharon at 780-764-2443 or Wendy at 587-280-1225 Seniors Clubs - looking to get out and socialize, the seniors of your community have a lot going on and are always looking for new members. If interested call in Bruderhiem at 780-7963758, in Andrew at 780365-2454, in Mundare at 780-632-9975, in Lamont at 780-895-2596, in Chipman at 780-363-3776 Bruderheim and Andrew Youth Centers check the towns websites for information on evenings of fun for the young people weekly.

16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, September 26, 2018