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Respected Mundare area farmer/engineer John Chomiak passes away at 87 BY JOHN MATHER Just about two years ago, about 70 relatives of John and Cathie Chomiak gathered at the family farm south of Mundare to honour the pioneer family which first arrived in the area in 1901. Last week, John Chomiak, the patriarch of the family, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 87. A small notice was posted on his Facebook page announcing his death and noting details of his celebration of life which will be forthcoming. Chomiak and his wife Cathie raised three daughters while he spent a large part of his life as the founder and Chief Executive Officer for Hemisphere Engineering, retiring in 2020. In addition he served as director for the Glenrose Hospital, ending his 12 years with the hospital as Chair. Just a few years ago a 120 year old log cabin on his farm had to be torn down. It had been the Chomiak ancestral home since his grandparents, Motivi and Salomea, showed grit and determination in travelling to the area in 1901 from the western Ukrainian village of Klakotiv with two small children to start a new life. “We used to sleep in there as kids in the summertime. It was nice and cool behind the logs,” he once recalled. “Later on, it became a granary, and now it’s kind of a recipient of junk. I’ll have to take a lot of that to the dump before I start tearing down the walls,” John said at the time. Although the building was slated to be torn down, Chomiak said at the time he will preserve what he can as relics from the past for future generations to enjoy. John was very proud of his ances-

cessful.” try. “I plan to Besides his take it down serious sides, in a cautious Stelmach remanner. I’m calls Chomiak going to rewas a fun lovbuild the Choing individual miak Pioneer as well. Garden, with “I remema lot of those ber we took a logs,” he said, heifer on the adding the LRT to downChomiak Piotown Edmonneer Garden The late John Chomiak and wife Cathie. ton as part of sits at the Farm Fair. front of his “I am sure I was just a cabinet property filled with Saskatoon trees and wild roses planted by his late minister at that time. “I know, thank God, it was ungrandparents. Chomiak was very involved with eventful. The heifer was quiet and Conservative politics from the early led very well. She obeyed all the or1980s during the Mulroney years fed- ders. “John held the halter and his busierally and the Lougheed years provincially, recalled former Premier ness partner and his daughter were Ed Stelmach, who knew Chomiak for all involved. The people in the background just riding the LRT were tomore than 40 years. “I was caught by surprise by the tally taken by surprise.” (Photo on notification of John’s passing,” he Page 15). He added, during his run for Presaid. “John played a big role in the Mulroney days doing substantial mier, Chomiak helped out with office fundraising around when Don space and collecting necessary data. Stelmach also added he was instruMazankowski held office.” He said through his engineering mental in promoting the Charolais firm, Chomiak was instrumental in breed of cattle. “He supplied a lot of breeding raising funds for the Federal and Provincial parties and he brought stock and he was heavily involved with the 4-H program because it inmany people to the parties. “His engineering firm was very volved youth and John firmly besuccessful with major contracts in Al- lieved in that program.” He remembered when he was a berta, across the country, (overseas) councillor in the County, Chomiak and in the United States.” “As far as my campaigns went, he was instrumental in rebuilding and definitely was involved,” stated Stel- enhancing the Moscow Hall and the mach, Aug. 3. “He helped our team adjacent recreation area. “He saw to it that there were when we ran for Premier in 2006. He raised some money but provided a major improvements to the hall and lot of advice and got a lot of people the ball diamonds and the picnic interested in the campaign. He was area.” Former Lamont Division One one of the reasons we were so suc-

councillor and former Lamont County Deputy Reeve Daniel Warawa remembered Chomiak as the perfect gentleman. “We were friends for many years and he helped in several elections,” Warawa recalled. “I talked to the family shortly after he passed,” said Warawa. “I knew him for more than 25 years.” He recalled how Chomiak, through their friendship, introduced him to many people he wouldn’t have otherwise met. “We’d go to a dinner and he’d introduce myself and my wife to the Lieutenant Governor,” he said. “We did many things and went many places that I would never have gone on my own.” He added that he had bought several cattle from Chomiak over the years. “He was so involved with the community. He often held fundraisers on his farm for various causes. “He was instrumental in the rebuilding of Moscow Hall and he had a model of his childhood school placed inside the hall.” He often brought people from the city to his fundraisers and they would donate large amounts of money. “He was a very good promoter and good for the community.” Chomiak received the Outstanding Albertan honour in 2005 and in 2023 was chosen by the Canada West Foundation to receive a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. “John W. Chomiak has had a hand in nearly every high-profile Alberta engineering project since the 1960s, and his expertise is sought nationally and internationally,” said Canada West CEO, the honourable Gary Mar, at the 2023 ceremony.

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Positive trend noted in declining crime numbers 0X 0XQG XQQGGD GDUUHH BY JOHN MATHER Fort Saskatchewan Municipal RCMP saw a positive trend in declining crime severity index. The municipal detachment's CSI decreased from 83 in 2024 to 71 in 2025, representing a 14 per cent percent decrease. That echoed the latest Crime Severity Index (CSI) released by Statistics Canada showing a positive trend across Alberta RCMP jurisdictions, with a 10.4 per cent decrease in 2025 compared to 2024. The results reflect an overall decline in the volume and severity of police-reported crime across RCMP jurisdictions in the province. Fort Saskatche-

wan Provincial RCMP, which serves a large portion of Lamont County, also saw a positive trend. The provincial detachment's CSI decreased from 170 in 2024 to 135 in 2025, representing a 20 percent decrease. Recent initiatives and successes informed by those priorities include: increased drug enforcement with major seizures and arrests; intelligence-led enforcement targeting property crime; disruption of prolific offender properties impacting neighbourhood safety; high risk offender management; bait bike and bait vehicle programs; creation of a dedicated traffic position; warrant round-up operations;

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Opinion

Flag kerfuffle by union a red herring to mask labour disagreement BY JOHN MATHER Another week and another stupid comment on whether to separate or stay in Canada. This time it is by the United Food and Commercial Workers union and their defacto head of Alberta Federation of Labour boss Gil McGowan. McGowan posted a photo on social media recently of an Alberta flag hanging from the rafters of a Sobeys/Safeway store presumably in the Edmonton area. “I took this picture in the Safeway where I shop,” tweeted McGowan. “As a long loyal customer, I want Sobeys to know that I’m not happy. “They can’t pretend that they don’t know what they’re doing.” Well what he is promoting is the false pretence that the store is a supporter of Alberta separatism. Now the UFCW has filed grievances against Sobeys/Safeway on behalf of itself and its members. “The employer has recklessly and inappropriately presented Alberta flags in its retail stores,” it proclaimed on its website. “Despite union protest and objections, the Employer has refused to take the flags down. The Employer's explanation for its conduct is dishonest at worst. And faulted and ill-considered at best. “It is a simple hard truth that the Alberta flag has become a symbol of the Alberta Independence Movement. The effect of Employer’s conduct is to politicize the workplace, stigmatize its business and associate the enterprise with the Independence Movement. “This is embarrassing and hurtful to employees.” Well now, the provincial flag is used by the independence groups that is true. So is the provincial crest. Logic dictates that both represent the Province of Alberta independent or not, and since the independence movement is cheering for Alberta this makes sense. But to say the grocery business is supporting independence by showing a provincial flag to promote Alberta-made and grown products in their stores, is beyond stupid. Both the Calgary Stampeders and the Edmonton Elks wear the provincial flag on their CFL uniforms when they play out of province.

CONTINUED Does McGowan and his UFCW buddies think the football teams are separatist? Perhaps the CFL is secretly promoting Alberta Independence … is that what’s happening Gil? Oh, does that also apply to the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers who wear flags on their uniforms? Years ago I was given a beautiful Albertan flag by a former Premier. I flew it at my lake lot. Why? Because I'm an Albertan. I live here, work here and believe in my province. I also had a Canadian flag because I was born in Canada and have lived my entire life in two provinces in this country. When I go to various events, I’m always pleased to see the Alberta flag flying at community meetings, community parades, in hockey arenas and other venues. Does that make everyone flying a flag a supporter of the independence movement? No! And McGowan knows this. He along with his NDP buddies love to throw red herrings like this out to attempt to undermine the cohesiveness of our province. A province which should allow a variety of opinions without turning it into a you’re wrong and I’m right exercise. But a day after the UFCW put out their statements regarding the evil of Sobeys/Safeway flying an Albertan flag, they put out the underlying reason behind their supposed embarrassment and humiliation at such a thing. They expect to take their workers from Sobeys /Safeway out on strike just before Thanksgiving. Yup, Local 401 pf UFCW put out a mes-

sage saying, ”Union prepares strike vote and strike contingency.” It went on to state that after a year of bargaining Sobeys “still has not put an offer on the table to settle a new union contract.” The union explains it has been “extremely” patient. It adds it has “advised Sobeys of a potential boycott supported by teachers, nurses, public servants and the entire Alberta Labour movement.” “There’s only so much we can do. They just keep saying no.” Aw, poor union babies. I haven’t seen large groups of teachers, nurses or others having heart palpitations in the produce section of Sobeys/Safeway as an Alberta flag gently wafts in the breeze above the local produce section. Maybe if you stopped putting out stupid messaging trying to connect marketing of local grown foodstuffs to the Alberta Independence Movement without a shred of proof you might get a little respect from the “Employer.” But if you’re going to behave like a spoiled brat - you won’t. And your Alberta Federation of Labour honcho McGowan knows this full well. So I’ll keep shopping at Sobeys/Safeway without a shred of guilt or embarrassment. To date I haven’t seen any staffers at my local store with tears in their eyes as they walk by an Alberta flag to stock shelves. By saying you’re ready to strike and putting out false information about our Alberta flag I’d say the UFCW could be accused of bargaining in bad faith. It’s all a stunt and hopefully it dies a miserable death in a short time. I stand with the employers in their use of the flag.

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FROM WHERE I SIT: Longing

BY HAZEL ANAKA Do you ever find yourself thinking about Covid 19? Maybe reflecting on what we lost and what we gained. Maybe thinking about larger societal effects, impacts on youth and seniors, and whether the economic tsunami that rocked the world has ever truly receded. Or perhaps like me, you wonder whatever happened to all the hopelessly dated magazines that dotted coffee tables and over-flowed literature racks in all the waiting rooms of professionals preCovid. Beauty salons, doctor’s offices, accounting and legal firms all had magazines. They were usually well-thumbed and a bit gross. Sometimes they seemed to reflect the interests of the person who paid for the subscription more than anyone likely to be sitting in those waiting room chairs. A ten-year-

old copy of Field and Stream never really impressed me to be honest. Or Conde Nast for the wealthy and discerning traveler. Likewise, magazines about sailing, martial arts, drag racing, and the like. But I digress. Covid hit and we were relegated to our homes for months on end. When we were finally let back out to visit doctors faceto-face or sit in the nail or hair salon, there wasn’t a magazine in sight. Remember we were sanitizing our groceries. Who knew what sorts of pathogens could exist on the pages of a magazine handled by dozens of other people? Heck, we couldn’t share the same air others were breathing. There is a strong possibility that no one cares about the lack of reading materials but me. You’d have to take your eyes off your cell phone to even notice. I’m no puritan; I love my phone for word games, texts, navigational help, and more; but I can also ignore it for hours on end. All this came flooding back to me as I waited to see a naturopath. There was a stack of free ‘newspa-

pers’ for our reading pleasure. I’d never heard of this monthly twelve-page Canadian publication called Druthers. It took a bit of searching to find the masthead but I did. It’s printed in Toronto, distributed across Canada, and has a circulation of 150,000. There are three options for donating to the cause. The subtitle under the nameplate says “Truth (bolded) Love Peace Freedom.” Some of the key staff are listed only by first names making me wonder just how much of a shoestring operation this is. Or is it simply a passion project founded on principle and conviction; profit be damned? At the bottom of the first page is an ad encouraging subscriptions. It tells us they provide “The News and Information “They” Don’t Want You to See.” It’s by the people, for the people. It’s made in Canada, focused on Canada, for Canadians. A lot of the entire newspaper is bolded, presumably for emphasis. By now, I was curious. I’m not one for fear mongering, conspiracy theories, or scare tactics. I also don’t believe

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reading. I question whether the average Canadian going about her life has a prayer of knowing whether this is true. It seems to me that constitutional lawyers, privacy commissioners, and civil liberties groups who have dedicated their lives to being watchdogs are the only ones who may know for sure, assuming they hold no bias. Half of page two was dedicated to matters before the court that had been stayed, settled, withdrawn, or otherwise dealt with. Another story questions why traditional 91-1 services are being

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Good quality air in second quarter BY JOHN MATHER The Heartland Air Monitoring Partnership states air quality in the region was at a high risk on June 29 and 30 when wildfire smoke from Saskatchewan blew into the area. Otherwise air quality in the area monitored by the Partnership was at a low risk to health through April, May and June. A total of 13,321 hours were recorded and air quality was at a low risk for 97 per cent

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North West Territories wildfire smoke has drifted into the Lamont County area in 2026 causing most of the high risk air quality.

hours of high risk and 111 hours of very high risk. In 2025 for the second quarter there were 11,801 hours of low risk air quality, 950 hours of moderate risk, 180 hours of high risk and 79 hours of very high risk . In both years, wildfire smoke was the culprit for the bad air quality. There were 15 onehour exceedances of the Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives (AAAQO’s) and five exceedances of the 24hour objective in the second quarter of 2026. The majority of these exceedances were linked to wildfire smoke, while the remaining instances were due to summertime smog and natural

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WattByte YEG Announces Plans for Alberta Industrial Heartland Data Centre - local details sketchy BY MELISSA MACINTOSH-YOUNG

A company looking to expand Alberta’s digital infrastructure sector, WattByte YEG, has announced it has acquired and has plans to develop a large-scale data centre operation in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. The property just outside of Bruderheim, is identified as the location for the proposed project. This would be the second AI centre located in the area. The AI company, Meta, also recently announced a $13-billionplus project to be built

in Sturgeon County. Its plans for a one-gigawatt data centre will be powered by a natural gas-fired plant has met with opposition. The Edmonton Journal reported that residents north of Edmonton were planning a protest over Meta’s proposed data centre in Strathcona County, citing concerns about the lack of public consultation before the project moved forward. A large group of protesters gathered in Morinville over the weekend, highlighting growing public concern over the environmental,

infrastructure, and community impacts of large AI data centres, as well as calls for greater transparency and meaningful public engagement before major developments are approved. WattByte YEG recently announced through its website and Instagram platforms that it has acquired a 45-megawatt (MW) energized data centre in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, with the potential for an additional 90 MW expansion, bringing the total possible capacity to 135 MW. Continued on Page 9

WATTBYTE YEG’s existing facility along Highway 45, just outside Bruderheim, is being promoted by the company as the proposed location for a future AI campus. Photo by Melissa MacIntosh-Young.

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AI Data Centres Continued from Page 8 The company described the acquisition as a major step in its goal of transforming “stranded and underutilized energy into world-class digital infrastructure.” WattByte stated that the facility’s existing energized capacity and future expansion potential will support growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and blockchain infrastructure. “We look forward to working closely with our partners, regulators, and the local community to ensure this project delivers economic growth, technological advancement, and responsible energy development,” the company said in its announcement. WattByte’s plans build on existing industrial infrastructure at the Bruderheim site, which was previously associated with cryptocurrency mining operations. The company has stated that it intends to transition and expand the facility into

an AI and high-performance computing campus, utilizing existing power infrastructure and industrial capacity. According to WattByte’s previously published information, the proposed development could eventually expand to approximately 135 MW of computing capacity across the site. However, while the company has publicly announced its vision, local officials say there are currently limited details available regarding future development. When asked about the project and any proposed AI development, Lamont County Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Christine Benoit, responded, “I recommend you contact the company directly and ask for their plans. I understand that residents may be concerned. So far, only demolition of existing buildings has been applied for and was approved.” Bruderheim CAO, Jana Semeniuk, confirmed through email, that the Town has not been approached by WattByte YEG regarding a proposed AI data

centre and has not been consulted or provided with any details about the project. The CAO also confirmed that the Town is unaware of any project timelines, servicing requirements or infrastructure impacts and said the proposal has not been discussed by either council or administration. The CAO added that the Town’s understanding is that the site is an existing bitcoin mining operating in Lamont County. Numerous attempts to obtain additional information directly from WattByte YEG regarding project timelines, approvals, construction plans and community engagement have gone unanswered. Adding to the uncertainty, WattByte’s website, which previously outlined the company’s plans and vision, has recently displayed a notice indicating that the website is now temporarily offline, with detailed project information currently unavailable. Community Concerns Surrounding AI Data Centres

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across North America, communities have raised questions about their potential impact. Lamont resident, Melissa Bungay Aylward, recently emailed the Lamont Leader to express her concerns. Her letter reads, “I read the article about the Meta Data centre that is to be built in Sturgeon County and I have some concerns. I’ve been researching and I also listened to an interview with Erin Brockovich about these existing centres and those being built by Meta in the US and apparently, there are some very concerning implications with these centers or "campuses." Continued on Page 10

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UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION SHARON SCHULTZ BEAVER COUNTY, ALBERTA SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M. LOCATIO : 50232 RG RD 210, Beaver County DIRECTIO S: Being from Highway 14 & Rg. Rd. 204, go 2 miles south to Stop Sign, then 2 miles south to 504, then 1 mile west to Rg. Rd. 210, & then 1 mile south (on West Side)

Watch For Signs. GST will be charged where applicable. Lunch Available. Tractors: 1949 McCormick Farmall Cub, PTO, good rubber, S/N 311686-R1; 1962 McCormick Farmall A, PTO, c/w undermount 54-inch mower, S/N FAA-218386; MF 35 Diesel Tractor, PTO, 3 ph, needs repair; (2) AC WD 45 Tractors, not running; JD 400 Hydro Tractor, PTO, 3ph, front hyd. 691 hrs; Kubota B7610 F.W.A. Hydro Tractor, PTO, 3-ph, c/w Kubota LA302 F.E.L. & bucket, 543 hrs Skidsteers: 2014 Bobcat T190 Track Skidsteer, c/w bucket, cab, A., H., diesel eng., 3092 hrs., S/N A3LN39616; 1995 Caterpillar 262B Skidsteer, two speed, c/w 7-ft gravel bucket, S/N CAT0262BJPDT01562 Skidsteer Attachments: Snowwolf 10-ft Snow Blade c/w hyd, angle; 6-ft Grapple Bucket; Pallet Forks; Skidsteer Mount Hyd. Auger Head c/w assort bits Cat: Caterpillar D3 BLGP Dozer Cat, powershift, hyd., angle dozer, new undercarriage, 3528 hrs., showing, S/N 24Y01598 3-point Hitch Equipment: Kubota 48-inch 3ph Rototiller; King Kutter Potato Hiller; King Kutter 6-ft Blade; 3-ph 8-ft Yard Box Scraper; FarmKing 3-ph 8-ft Finishing Mower; FarmKing 3-ph 620 Rough Cut Mower; 3-ph 5ft Mower; King Cutter 3-ph 6-ft Tandem Disc; King Kutter 3-ph 6-ft Rototiller; 3-ph 6-ft Blade Trailers: 2011 Southland Tandem Axle Bumpter Pull 14-ft Dump Trailer c/w E Over Hyd., Hoist, 10,000 lb axles, like new, S/N 2S9KN2395A1024193; Tandem Axle Trailer

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Also Selling for Trace Broen & the Estate of Richard Broen Ph (780) 662-2589 or Cell (780) 903-6905 Motorhome & Trucks: 1991 Econo 30-ft Motorhome, Ford chassis, gas eng., bathroom, sleeps 4, 18-ft awning, 30,487.7 miles, S/N 1FCKE3365MHB04687, approx. $10,000 spent last year, nice & clean; Ford F350 1T Dual Wheel Truck, 4sp trans, 6cyl, eng. c/w 7-ft x 10ft box & hoist Equipment: Enorossi BF 108H 3-ph 7-ft Sickle Mower, like new; Sitrex 5W 3-ph Hay Rake, like

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This list is subject to additions or deletions. TERMS: Cash or valid cheques, certified check, bank draft, bank letter of credit, ALVIN MILLER (780) 789-2226 electronic transfer, Mastercard or Visa. 3% or Cell (780) 920-6738 usage fee for Mastercard and Visa. No TREVOR MILLER (780) 722-2705 purchases to be removed until settlement BARRY KASHA (780) 374-2472 Camrose, Daysland, has been made. List is subject to additions Killam, Tofield, Holden, and/or deletions. Neither the owner, the Kingman, Rosalind, Viking auctioneer or staff of the auctioneer shall Clerk: Tera Lange “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site. Friendly Service, Give Us A Call”

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AI Data Centres Continued from Page 9 “I highly recommend bringing these concerns to the public with an article. I am not an expert, environmentalist, or an activist, but hearing about the negative impacts on the environment near these locations is truly concerning. 1. The amount of water needed to cool these centres is insane and would put a huge strain on the precious resource we as a province is normally scarce to have. (This year's abnormal rainy weather is an exception) 2. The amount of land it uses 3. The noise pollution it creates. 4. It creates jobs for building the centre which is great, but very temporary and these centres do not require many employees to run it. 5. Citizens, across the world, have reported issues with the lack of transparency in regard to the entire process of building these centres and the negative impacts with the existing centers. They are going up so

fast and citizens don't realize the major strain on resources that it creates. In a usually, very dry province, and with all the wildfires countrywide, using the amount of water they require to cool these centres is just not responsible. The plan is for a closed cooling system, but even the closed loop comes with problems including the maintenance process to flush the system.” One of the largest concerns is electricity consumption. Largescale AI facilities require significant amounts of power to operate, leading residents and municipalities to question the impact on electrical infrastructure, energy availability and potential costs. Environmental concerns have also been raised about the carbon footprint associated with powering large computing facilities, particularly in regions where electricity generation includes fossil fuels. Beyond physical infrastructure concerns, some critics point to broader concerns surrounding artificial intelligence itself, including

privacy, cybersecurity, misinformation and the rapid pace of AI development. Supporters of AI infrastructure argue that these facilities represent an opportunity for economic diversification, technology investment and increased use of Alberta’s existing industrial strengths. They highlight the province’s energy resources, available industrial land and skilled workforce as advantages for attracting new technology-based industries. As WattByte appears to be moving forward with its plans, residents and local governments will likely continue to seek more information about the project, including timelines, environmental considerations, municipal approvals and how the company intends to engage with the Bruderheim and Lamont County communities. Currently, WattByte has only announced its acquisition and future vision for the site. Lamont County officials state that they have only approved demolition of the existing structures.

PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE Proposed Atlas Carbon Storage Hub Project Atlas CCS General Partner Limited (Atlas), a joint venture between Shell Canada Limited and ATCO Next Energy Ltd., is planning the proposed Atlas Carbon Storage Hub Project in Strathcona County, Alberta. The project represents an important step in advancing carbon management infrastructure in Alberta and is intended to provide long-term, secure storage for captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the Alberta’s Industrial Heartland region. Atlas is preparing an application in accordance with the requirements of Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) Directive 065 and the broader regulatory framework governing CO₂ sequestration projects in Alberta. The application will present an overview of the proposed storage hub, including the project area, planned infrastructure, and sup-

porting technical and regulatory information. As part of the AER regulatory application process, Atlas is preparing a seismicity Monitoring, Mitigation and Response Plan (MMR Plan). This plan will describe how Atlas would monitor, assess, and respond to area seismic activity in accordance with AER requirements. The plan is an important part of the project's overall safety and monitoring program. This notice is being provided as part of Atlas’ public engagement program, which aims to share information about the project and the regulatory planning work currently underway. For more information about AER Directive 065, visit www.aer.ca. Information about the Atlas Carbon Storage Hub Project is available at www.atlascarbonhub.ca.

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—————————Garage Sale Aug. 8 & 9 from 9am - 5 pm. Located in Tofield on 5323 - 53 Ave. Items for sale include tools, carpentry tools and for any handymen, saws, drills, joiners, and nailers. TM30-31P -—————————————— Garage Sale in Bruderheim 8923 - 52 Street. August 8 & 9, 8 am - 8 pm Furniture, tools etc. Featuring a band saw and some antiques. -—————————————— Viking Alliance Church is excited to be hosting VBS again this year! The program will be run from August 17 to 21 and is for any kids who will be going into Kindergarten through Grade 6 in the Fall. It will be a 3 hour program, running from 9am to noon. Please visit www.vikingalliancechurch.com and click on VBS 2026 to find the registration form, child pickup consent form and daily schedule overview. We look forward to seeing you there! 30/31c -—————————————— 103rd Annual Lougheed Fair Saturday, August 8 Pancake Breakfast 8-10am Parade 10:30am Slow Pitch / Ladies Fastball Museum Open All Day Market Vendors & Activities Entertainment for Kids Bench Exhibits til 4pm Cattle Show / Horse Show Meals, Snacks, Beer Gardens Roast Beef Supper at Community Hall 5-7pm Plus Annual Show ‘N Shine 1-4pm by the Arena Multiple trophies. ——————————————— WANT PEOPLE TO SHOW UP? REMEMBER TO ADVERTISE. IN YOUR LOCAL PAPER! EMAIL US TODAY production.cp@gmail.com or call your local newspaper office! ———————————————

COMING EVENTS EVENTS COMING

—————————Village Picnic August 23rd Holden Community Hall Potluck at noon Musical performances by the Western Thistles and Jed and the Valentine Check them out on youtube and you will be impressed Tickets $20 including fees on villagepicnic.com Read the book Fartknocker! Dunbar goes to Vegreville by BM Kalf available on amazon ——————————————— You can book Blanket Classified Ads and Value Ads through your local paper! Appear in over 65 different newspapers and over 300,000 homes in Alberta. Prices $299 to $699. Contact Caribou Publishing today!

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FOR SALE FOR SALE

—————————WHITE SPRUCE TREES: 5’ average $50. Installation ONLY $19. Includes: hole augered, Wurzel Dip enzyme injection, bark mulch application, staking. Minimum order 25. One-time fuel charge: $150 - 300. Crystal Springs. 403-820-0961. Quality guaranteed. albertasprucetrees.com. ——————————————— For Sale by owner NW & SW 1-56-13W4 320 acres turnkey pasture & hayland near Two Hills; lake, well, corrals, fenced and steel gates. Certified appraisal $789,000. C 780-217-1884, 780-406-4993 28/31LLC

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—————————BATTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for Educational Assistant at Central High Sedgewick Public School in Sedgewick, AB. This position is approximately 30 hours per week and starts August 27. Visit www.brsd.ab.ca/careers to apply!

FOR SALE SALE FOR

—————————1967 Ford Galaxie 500. 85% finished with rebuilt engine and some other work. Sitting for 3 years. $6,300. 587-322-1858 Holden area TM29P ——————————————— 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (2nd Gen) 5.2L Magnum V8 (318). Regular Cab. Mileage at 270,717. Black with grey interior. 8 foot box with matching canopy (lockable, with keys). New tires all the way around and new spare tire. Recently installed new water pump, newer battery, heater core, and A/C evaporator core replaced a few years ago. Like-new interior. AM/FM CD player, factory radio. New fog lights (uninstalled) thrown in. Some passenger side damage to windshield, AC has a slow leak. Minimal rust; dent in rear passenger-side bed panel. Asking $4,500 OBO, will entertain offers. Vehicle sold as is-where is. Located in Killam, call or text for viewing 780-385-1251. ———————————————

SERVICES SERVICES

——————————Mike & Dave RV Inc. Service, Storage, Parts. Call us today! 780-415-5015 or visit our website: www.mdrv.ca **Located just 11 kms North of Tofield on Highway 834**. TM30-36P ——————————————— Drywall Taping/Ceiling Texturing Experienced Killam drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job, big or small. Don't want to do it yourself? Call today! Murray Cholowsky Flagstaff Taping & Texturing Call or text at 780-385-1251 SERVICES ——————————INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008 BUILT WITH CONCRETE POSTS. Barns, Shops, Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and more, sales@integritybuilt.com 1-866-974-7678 www.integritybuilt.com ———————————————

14 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Opinion: Our obsession with soaking the rich is a mathematical dead end

Border officers intercept massive drug load destined for Vilna The top fifth of earners already pay two-thirds of all income taxes BY GRANT JOHNSON

BY ROSLYN KUNIN Canada could be doing a lot better than it is right now. Total output growth hovers around zero. Income per person, the number that matters to most to us, is actually falling. Services that governments should be supplying are inadequate, with medical wait lists one obvious example. And problems that governments should be solving, like the need for affordable housing, are not being dealt with. Steps can be taken to improve this sad situation, but governments lack the dollars to do much more than they are doing. They already are deeply in debt. Increasing the general level of taxes is seen by most Canadians as making the situation worse, not better. Cutting government jobs is less than ideal. It would increase unemployment, reducing the kind of jobs that many Canadians aspire to, as government jobs are well paid and offer benefits. Many people believe taxing the rich more is the answer. The main reason why implementing a taxthe-rich policy cannot work is that Canada already has a highly progressive tax system. A recently issued Fraser Institute study shows that the top fifth of income earners already pay two-thirds of

income taxes and almost 60 per cent of total taxes, including property tax, sales tax, etc. The poorest 20 per cent of Canadians pay less than one per cent of income tax and less than two per cent of total taxes. One factor that advocates of tax-the-rich policies seem to forget, especially when we consider the very rich, is how few of them there are. Even 100 per cent of their income spread over the millions of the rest of us would not go very far. When we look at incomes after taxes and transfers, income inequality in the States is still growing. However, in Canada, once taxes and government payments have been taken into account, the change in our income

distribution favours those with lower incomes. And we must not forget what effect increasing taxes on the rich will have on high-income people. People may choose to earn less taxable income and enjoy more untaxable leisure. They may reduce the amount of business they do or even close businesses. Let us remember that it is these businesses that provide our jobs. Or the wealthier people who invest in our economy and generate work opportunities might choose to leave Canada altogether and head for a lower-tax environment. We are beginning to see some evidence that this is already happening.

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A massive drug seizure at the Alberta– U.S. border has ties uncomfortably close to home. The Canada Border Services Agency says officers intercepted 300 kilograms of methamphetamine and 80 kilograms of cocaine last month in a shipment destined for the Village of Vilna in Smoky Lake County, just north of Lamont County. The drugs were discovered on July 2 after officers flagged irregu-

larities while inspecting a commercial load entering Alberta from California. According to the agency, the shipment had been declared as “bath tissue,” but a closer look revealed the narcotics concealed inside moving boxes and a duffel bag. The seizure is one of the largest reported in the region and highlights the scale of trafficking operations attempting to move drugs into rural Alberta communities. CBSA data shows Al-

berta officers have already made 1,292 narcotics seizures in 2025. Those seizures include more than 1,000 kilograms of cocaine and nearly 300 kilograms of methamphetamine. Officials say the bust underscores the ongoing role border officers play in intercepting drugs before they reach communities across the province, including smaller centres like those in and around Lamont County.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 15

MINBURN COUNTY Former Premier Ed Stelmach recalled John Chomiak as a serious person with a fun loving side. He participated in a stunt to promote Farm Fair in 2004 where they brought a 270 kg heifer named Snowflake onto the Edmonton LRT for a ride into downtown. Chomiak (2nd right) is shown holding the heifer while Stelmach (right), looks on. Chomiak, a prominent Lamont County farmer and businessman passed away at 87 last week. Photo courtesy Ed Stelmach.

Pay-for-Access Imaging option opens door for rural patients BY GRANT JOHNSON

Albertans will now have a new option when it comes to booking certain medical tests, but it will come at a cost. Starting July 31, the province launched its Patient Choice Self-Referral program, allowing people to book some diagnostic imaging services without first seeing a doctor or other health-care provider. The program in-

cludes access to MRI, CT scans, ultrasounds and X-rays through accredited private facilities. Premier Danielle Smith says the move is intended to give Albertans more flexibility, particularly for those looking to take a more proactive approach to their health. She also says it will help ease pressure on the public system. Health Minister Justin Wright says the

change will not affect access to medically necessary tests. He notes that publicly funded diagnostic imaging will continue to be prioritized, with the new option simply offering an additional pathway for those willing to pay out of pocket. The province says the program is designed to expand choice while maintaining the integrity of the existing public health-care system.

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