April 26 Leader

Your news this week: Lamont County Wildfire - Pages 3 & 8 Lamont Ag. Society Bull-A-Rama Supreme Action - Pages 9 & 10 Jerritt Zayac Memorial Trap Shoot at Mundare Gun Range - Page 18 www.LamontLeader.com

Vol. 11, No. 26, Tuesday, April 26, 2016

950 loyal supporters of the Lamont Ag. Society and Bull-A-Supreme brave the cold to attend event “Between the stars and through the clouds, and over the fields weʼd roam.

No matter where we drifted…thereʼs no place like home! We are ecstatic to start our new chapter and carry on the love of bull riding in memory of our dear friend Conrad Schinkinger. We look forward to hosting numerous events to share the legacy of our past and present members for generations to come. Welcome home Conrad, welcome home,” stated Bonnie Chudyk on behalf of the Lamont & District Agricultural Society, (pictured on the left).

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An estimated 950 Bull-A-Rama fans and supporters of the Lamont & District Agricultural Society attended the annual event which took place on Saturday, April 23 at the Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds. Fans donned mitts, toques, snow suits, and rain gear to keep warm throughout the evening. It was an outstanding display of appreciation for the local group of volunteers who have put on the event for 23 consecutive years.

2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Lamont Ag. Society Awards Scholarships to LHS Gr. 12 students

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Lamont High School Grade 12 student Shaelyn Witing, far left, was the recipient of the Bert and Isabelle Doight Scholarship, presented by Rebecca Joseph, chair of the Lamont Bull-A-Rama Committee. Delina-Rae Wilchak also received a scholarship, the Dennis Stadnick Scholarship, also presented by Joseph. Shaelyn will be attending the University of Alberta in the Bachelor of Science Program, while Delina-Rae will be attending Lakeland College in the Agribusiness Program. The presentations were held during the annual Lamont Ag Society始s Bull-A-Rama event on Saturday, April 23.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 3

Biggest wildfire in Lamont County’s history!

Preliminary cost estimate pegged at $500,000

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAMONT COUNTY

Randy Siemens, Lamont County Fire Chief and Emergency Services Co-ordinator, said Lamont Fire was dispatched around 1:15 p.m. on Monday, April 18 to a brush pile fire at Township Road 572 and Range Road 190. Brisk winds, coupled with extremely dry grass, leaves, trees, and peat moss made conditions extreme and dangerous in a very short period of time, and Bruderheim and Chipman Fire Districts were also dispatched to the scene about 10 miles northeast of Lamont. Later on, Andrew Fire was called for assistance.There were multiple flare ups, with the wind carrying embers for miles. One local resident had to be evacuated from his property, and escaped with minutes to spare. In all, there were about 25 local firefighters who battled the blaze. A total of four firefighters were taken to hospital with various, but non-life-threatening injuries. More photos and coverage on Page 8.

Water bombers had to be deployed for four hours Monday afternoon, and for 11 hours on Tuesday to try and contain the blaze to a radius of 15 square miles.

It was a yellow fireball of destruction that could be felt and seen by many. For a short period of time firefigthers had to retreat in order to stay safe during the worst of the blaze.

4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Opinion Many unsung heroes to be thankful for in the midst of wildfire crisis and tragedy give them further instructions and resources they would need to keep fighting the fire that is deeply burrowed in peat moss in the ditches and fields about 10 kms north east of Lamont.

Earlier Wednesday morning I was given a tour of the affected area.

I surveyed charred grass, trees, burnt out buildings, sheds, vehicles, and one burned out home. The devastation was clearly evident, and I couldn’t help but think about the people who lost so much, but whose lives were spared.

It seems that in the face of tragedy we come to realize what and who are truly important.

Deep gratitude goes out to all the men and women who helped keep Lamont County

residents safe this past week.

Folks here are so fortunate to have such dedicated and well trained firefighters to call upon at a moments notice.

Residents are also lucky to have such great leaders and resources available at a moments notice.

Randy Siemens, Lamont County Fire Chief and Emergency Services Co-ordinator, should also be commended, along with his assistant Chyenne Shaw, Lamont County Peace Officer Steve Crosby, Communications Coordinator Heather Atkinson, CAO Robyn Singleton, and all of public works and administrative staff, for all of their assistance.

All students to benefit from stable funding

The Lamont Leader

Her face was covered in smudges of ashes.

She was still wearing her firefighting boots and pants that were also covered in soot from the wildfire.

When she was trying to speak she often had to stop and cough before attempting to talk again.

She apologized, and explained that she was coughing up the powdery residue that was lodged in her lungs from fighting the flames on Monday.

“Yesterday I spent the day in my pyjamas,” she added sheepishly. She wasn’t the ony firefighter who had gotten sick from the flames, and was suffering the side effects of smoke inhalation.

One other firefighter had been sent to the hospital earlier in the week

By David Eggen, Minister of Education

Albertans want predictable funding for education, not political games. That is the message I have heard loud and clear while touring our province and talking to countless parents.

Some choose to send their kids to public school, as mine did. Some turn to alternatives, such as charter or private schools. Some parents decide to keep their youngsters home and teach them the skills they need.

Our government’s recently released 2016 budget speaks for itself when it comes to supporting families to make the education choices that work for them.

We will dedicate $45 million per day to ensure our students

because of smoke inhalation, and another had been struck by a falling tree, and was also sent to hospital.

As my eyes surveyed the rest of the room I could see the exhaustion on the faces of other firefighters. But I also met their gaze with a smile in their eyes and on their faces.

I listened to some of their banter with emergency medical technicians, heavy equipment operators and water haulers. They joked and teased each other while eating their lunch that was supplied by local caterers and served up by staff from Family and Community Support Services.

After nearly an hour of repast, it was time to get a status report from each of the teams, and

receive a quality education that enriches their lives and prepares them for their future careers in a diversified economy.

We will fund every new student entering our public, private and charter schools, and we will maintain grants for students, such as Indigenous youngsters and those learning English, who face barriers to success.

Parents, school trustees, and other education partners from all over the province, have rallied behind our budget. It seems only members of the opposition parties don’t agree with our approach.

They would prefer to cut bil-

lions from classrooms. Their fiscal plans would force schools to fire thousands of teachers. More students would be crowded into every classroom, much-needed school projects would go unfinished, and an entire generation of future leaders would suffer.

We believe in a better way. We believe in stability for our schools. More than one thousand teachers will be added to the province’s classrooms as a result of the funding we committed this year and last.

I am so proud to be a part of a government that stands behind our students, and helps to ensure they thrive in their future careers.

Michelle Pinon

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 5

From Where I Sit: Strong Enough

By Hazel Anaka Most of us consider our homes our sanctuary, our safe haven from the world. Home is the one place where we can be ourselves. Pretenses fall away and our authentic unvarnished selves are revealed. We let our hair down, wear our shabbiest comfy clothing, eat standing up at the counter, burp, cry, and fall asleep in front of the TV. Of course those statements are only true if there isn’t some dysfunction or power struggle at

play. If a wife is walking on eggshells because hubby’s fuse is short, she isn’t safe. If a marriage is imploding the kids will feel and fear the impending chaos and hurt.

Home will be anything but safe.

It stands to reason we’re most wrapped up in our own drama. For us, a few months ago, it was whether a construction project would ever be finished. It’s been interesting and expensive making sure this structure is done right. It is a thing of beauty and never got the ‘house’ warming party so many suggested. Now the annual marathon of paperwork prep for our income tax appointment weighs heavily until it’s done.

But how does our home scene stack up against what others are facing? A family holiday this winter reminded me of the pervasive parental fatigue and nonstop

work of parenthood especially when one of the kidlets was only fourteen months old and both are ‘boy’ active.

Or how a daughter’s job as a communications person in a national company spills over into her home life when an employee is killed in an avalanche or company property is destroyed in a Christmas Day driving rampage or the next round of layoffs is being announced.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that when someone buys an ad or writes a thank you letter to Haying in the 30s in the local newspaper that someone, some household has received that dreaded Big C diagnosis. The lives changed with that news are changed forever. The next weeks and months of treatment and uncertainty cast a pall over the home and test the resolve and faith of all.

As a marriage commis-

sioner I suspect that couples preparing for upcoming nuptials are both thrilled and traumatized in their houses.

Oh, sure there’s the whole love and sole mate aspect but what about the colour of the guy’s cummerbunds? Or the seating plan? Or the trial hairdo that flops?

Or what about households facing job loss, jail time, problem pregnancies, learning disabilities, financial ruin? Or those planning retirement or launching the last birdie from the nest?

Challenges come in all sizes and shapes. Most of the time none of us would willingly swap our concerns, worries, trials for someone else’s.

Because as much as they take on an all-consuming life of their own and it feels like there is no end in sight, it can always be worse. We just need to be strong enough to face whatever it is, from where I sit.

Heartland PCN creates a culture of wellness through the ‘Get Out, Get Active’ challenge SUBMITTED ARTICLE We are facing a physical activity crisis in Alberta and across Canada. Less than 5% of children and 15% of adults are meeting the recommendations in Canada’s Physical Activity Guidelines. The GOGA challenge is a great way to encourage all of us to get moving after a long and often cold winter.

The Get Out Get Active Challenge is a 6 week online program, which runs from April 25 to June 5, is designed for all ages which keeps track of participants physical activities (walking, running, swimming, basketball, cycling, gardening etc.), converts them into steps, which then “virtually” takes you on a tropical journey through

Costa Rica. Participating is easy, free and you can win great prizes along the way! Not only will you be working towards a healthier you by logging your daily steps and activity regularly but participants will be eligible for the 2016 Get Out, Get Active weekly and grand draw prizes.

Building from the success of previous Get Out, Get Active challenges, we are excited to have 11 Edmonton and area PCNs which include Alberta Heartland, Camrose, Edmonton North, Edmonton Southside, Edmonton West, Kalyna Country, Leduc Beaumont Devon, Red Deer, Sherwood Park – Strathcona County, St. Albert Sturgeon, and WestView.

You do not have to be attached to a physician

with a PCN to participate; anyone who wants to get more active can join.

Participants are encouraged to track and log their activity each day. You can monitor your progress online to see how far you have gone on your tropical adventure, as well as to see how your overall team is doing.

During the Get Out, Get Active challenge, you can either use a pedometer or other step tracking device to track the number of steps you take throughout the day or you can record the time you spent and what activity you did. The online program can translate time in various activities into the equivalent in steps.

Participants are welcome to challenge

coworkers, friends, and family to join the Get Out, Get Active challenge to increase motivation.

Participating PCN will be organizing activities including partnerships with community recreation facilities to motivate participants.

Our mission is to create a culture of wellness starting with a vision to incorporate physical activity into our communities. Whether it be in the workplace, at school, at home or in a recreation facility, the GOGA challenge is a way to celebrate your physical activity achievements.

Visit http://Get OutGetActivePCN.com for more information and we hope to see you there!

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of Mary Olive Grace Danyluk who died on February 25, 2016 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by May 26, 2016 with Douglas I. Jenkins at JENKINS & JENKINS Barristers & Solicitors Suite 200 9906 - 102 Street Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2C3 and provide details of your claim.

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Lamont Community Playschool Society OPEN HOUSE Wed., May 4th, 2016 from 5 – 7pm at the Lamont Community Playschool (behind the Lions Den)

We will be taking registrations on a wait list basis for the 2016–2017 year and depending on response, may open up a Tuesday/Thursday afternoon class.

Questions can be sent to: lamontcommunityplayschool@gmail.com

TOWN OF LAMONT

Community Clean Up Day Saturday May 14, 2016 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Door to door pharmaceutical service now available SUBMITTED ARTICLE Mayor Tait had received notification from the Lamont County Housing Foundation that Andrew community and surrounding area residents would no longer be able to pick up their prescriptions at the Andrew Senior’s Lodge

by January 1, 2016.

With the blessing of Village Council, Mayor Tait set out to find a pharmacy that could provide pharmaceutical services to the Village.

Mayor Tait stated, “We have vulnerable residents and we simply can’t lose such an essential service for Andrew.”

After talking with potential service providers it was evident that the very best fit for the Village of Andrew was Brendan Ihejirika B.ScPharm, Pharm.D, MBA Clinical & C o m p o u n d i n g Pharmacist.

“We are very pleased that the pharmacist of Mundare has also been able to serve our area of the County.

“Brendan is an excellent fit with our local community health provider, Dr. Johnson, who practices out of the Village of Andrew Administration Building every Tuesday from 10:00 am to Noon as well

as, the blood lab, every 2nd Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.”

It is also noted that Dr. Johnson sees his patients who reside at the Andrew Lodge every Tuesday as well.

“Residents have stated they are very happy with the door-to-door service and they say… it’s just like the old days.” said Mayor Tait. Brendan provides FREE prescription delivery to all Village of Andrew residents as well as, in home prescription review, flu immunization and travel vaccines along with many other health and pharmaceutical services. We look forward to building a longstanding and mutually beneficial community relationship with Brendan and his staff.

Brendan has a passion for serving small communities where he strongly believes he could make direct positive impact on patients.

After serving as a professor at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, and working for other pharmacies for several years, he decided to leave the Ivory tower and dedicate his professional career to small towns where his expertise will be maximized

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Andrew Mayor Heather Tait shakes the hand of pharmacist Brendan Ihejirika who is currently providing door to door service in the community. and put to better use.

Brendan believes this is a ministry and a calling for him. He received his Bachelors and doctorate degrees from Mercer University School of Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He is happily married to Philomina who teaches at the U of A and they are mightily blessed with 3 wonderful children.

“I also want to use this opportunity to express my deep gratitude for all your help in trying to give us a voice and visibility in the community.” said Brendan.

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Heartland Community Information Evening Join us for an information update with Heartland businesses and industry-related organizations to hear about current projects, activities, and plans.

Monday, May 2, 2016 Lamont Hall, 4844 49 Street, Lamont

5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Presentations begin at 6:00 pm

Light refreshments To assist us in planning, RSVP to info@lifeintheheartland.com or 780-231-9802.

CAN'T ATTEND? WE’LL BE LIVE TWEETING PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREW SCHOOL

Andrew School Grade two student, Rylee Yadlowski, received a Certificate of Appreciation for his Awesome Behavior on the Bus from Elk Island Public Schools on Monday, April 18. Bus driver & EA, Rochelle Cressman, submitted Ryleeʼs name for the award. Along with the certificate Rylee received a $10 McDonaldʼs gift card. From left to right are: Rochelle Cressman, Rylee Yadlowski, Andrew School Principal T.J. Kennerd

Be sure to follow @LifeinHeartland or search #ABHeartland on Twitter for details shared during the evening’s presentations. www.lifeintheheartland.com /LifeintheHeartland

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 7

Lamont County councillor requests truck fill station

MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

The truck fill water station in the Village of Chipman is having another bay for larger and industrial size trucks installed. County councillor Roy Bryks, who represents the St. Michael area, made a motion for the construction of a truck fill water station during the regular council meeting on April 8.

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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Lives spared, but property damage extensive Michelle Pinon Editor

When John Panek Jr. got the call from his father early Monday afternoon to come to the farm because there was a brush fire he didn’t think it would be a “big deal”; but little did he know how fast and furious the flames would become in the hours that lie ahead.

Soon it was evident that the cattle, 36 head in total, and horses would have to be set free in order to keep them away from the extreme heat and flames. “About 2:30 p.m. I started to see an orange glow, and then at that point a sherriff came by said they might think about evacuating,” stated John Jr. “Because of the high wind, flying embers from the trees caught the straw and hay bales on fire, and then the sheds caught fire,” he added. “We were prepared if it got out of hand, and left our vehicles running. We were filling up our water tanks, but it wasn’t filling up fast enough.” Fortunately members of Chipman Fire came by and were able to help save the welding and sheet metal shop on the property.

For days John Jr., as well as other family members and friends, kept watch on the property to put out hot spots. “Neighbours brought hay and feed for the animals.” John Jr. said he was also grateful for the support of Lamont County, Thorhild County, and Smoky Lake County, for assisting them during their time of need. He also wanted to extend his appreciation to the firefighters who kept them safe from harms way.

“It’s still kind of a shock. A life’s work went up in flames in an hour.” His main concern was for the safety of his parents, Audrey and John, as well as the welfare of his wife, Kristen, and 20-month-old baby daughter, Emmry, who stayed at their home in Lamont during the crisis.

John Jr. and his wife and child had planned on moving out to the farm in May, but say the plan will have to be delayed because of the extensive clean up that will have to take place in the coming months.

A total of 10 metal out-buildings were destroyed in the fire, and none of them were insured at the time of the fire.

Randy Siemens, Lamont County Fire Chief and Emergency Services Co-ordinator, reported that the fire was contained on Friday morning, but he would be continually checking the area this week while caterpillars, back hoes, and nod wells flatten trees, and clear away brush and debris.

Siemens said the hot spots were under control and separated by cutlines. Several local farmers are also helping to break up the ground. At the end of this week he will reassess the situation.

Siemens said the co-operation between all departments, i.e. fire, public works, and administration was “just phenomenal” and he wanted to thank everyone for their outstanding work. “EMS was absolutely fabulous.” Because of the training, teamwork, strategy and effective decision making, he estimates the county will have saved around $1 million in expenses.

Bob Peyton, seen above, was interviewed and photographed by CTV Edmonton Tuesday afternoon. His historic home, built in 1905 was destroyed in the fire. He managed to escape to safety with his dogs. He was evacuated with the assistance of emergency services personnel with Lamont County. The main photo of the yard was supplied by Lamont County.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE PANEK FAMILY

The Panek homestead has been in the family for more than 90 years. John Panek, who has lived on the farm since he was born, 70 years ago, was there with his wife Audrey when the fire broke out. John Jr. was on his way to the farm when his father called him to come. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the family was able to save their cattle, horses, and home.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 9

MEMBER AND PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE LAMONT AG. SOCIETY CRYSTAL INVERARITY

The 23rd consecutive Bull-A-Rama Supreme brought spills, thrills, and chills as inclement weather, fiesty and dangerous bulls, highly skilled and talented cowboys, and a few close calls captured the excitement of the annual event. It was the first time the Bull-A-Rama was held at the new Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds near Lamont. Crystal has a great eye for photography and brings much flair, style, and creativity to her photos.

10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow....

Lamont, AB. — Despite less than ideal Double Point format for events with This event supports our community since all of the money raised stays right conditions; cooler and damper than over $7,500, added.

Lamont Agricultural President, here in Lamont and it is fantastic! That most Albertans have seen in over a month, the Lamont community came Aaron Wick, was extremely happy is why we decided to stay with Bull out in bunches to witness one of the with the outcome. “We know we had Riders Canada...the format for produclongest running bull riding events in pre-sold several hundred tickets in tion, the flexibility with membership Canada. With over 950 spectators on advance and several hundred more cards and the sanction fee allowed our hand, Bull Riders Canada Inc. contest- fans came out to support the dance. Ag Society to actually put an event on to raise funds and supant riders put on a show, port the community outdoors, just outside of that has supported us town! for many years!”

After being back in Rebecca Joseph, Canada for less than ten Bull-A-Rama Supreme days, Josh Birks, committee chair, said Coonamble, NSW Bull Riders Canada Australia, claimed anothwas “extremely satiser event championship fied” with the ag. sociwith a solid 86 point ety; touting the nonscore on the back of Skori profit organization by Bucking Bulls’ saying, “They said it Jawbreaker. Birks finwas one of the best ished second in the long bull riding events round behind Cody they’ve ever sancCoverchuk, Meadow tioned in Canada.”

Lake, Saskatchewan; Most events see an who scored 83 points. As average of 25 per cent a result of winning the qualified rides, and short round, Birks won Joseph said the perthe event average; the centage of qualified second “home town” rides reached 31 per event win in less than ten cent in Lamont. days. Lamont is a big “When asked how it deal on the Bull Riders felt to win the first Bull Canada Inc. schedule Riders Canada Inc. because of the tradition MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS associated with the Josh Birks was not going to let anything or anyone stop him from event since returning back to Canada, Josh event, the $8,000.00 in reaching the top of the leader board last Saturday night.

Birks went on to add added money and the

“...as good as always! I love the area and people around Lamont, it has been my home away from Australia. I am also going to keep working to maintain my place as the highest money winner in the BRC.” With the Double Point format, Birks was able to go from outside the top 30 all the way up to the fourth spot in the BRC Standings! When asked about how that felt, Birks replied “...hopefully I keep climbing – I know I will. My goal is to win the BRC this year!”

As a point of reflection, Josh Birks also won the Lamont BRC event one year ago; making him a two-time defending champion for 2017. As a result of the Lamont event, there is a new number one man; Cody Coverchuk, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, took over the number one spot; while Lane Cork, Quesnel, British Columbia, sits second; and the previous number one man; Landon Lockhart, Brandon, Manitoba, slips slightly to the third position. All of the Bull Riders Canada Inc. contestants are vying to earn a spot in the Season IV $20,000.00 added Finals which is slated for October 21 & 22 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan and to also be in the top five at the end of the year so they are eligible for the $5,000 Grudge Match following the long round on the Friday night.

Bull Riders Canada Inc. returns to action on Friday, May 6 for the Alix, AB. Ice Breaker Classic.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 11

Trach Rodeo Ltd

Thank you from the

Lamont & District Agricultural Society, Trach Rodeo Ltd, and

Bull Riders Canada Inc. Thank you to the residents of Lamont and Area for their dedication and support towards our 23rd Annual Bullarama Supreme.

We could not have asked for better support and attendance.

(l to r) Frank Cholak, Circle Cee Charolais, sponsor of bronze award; winner Josh Birks; and Lamont Ag Society President Aaron Wick

The weather conditions were not ideal, however you stuck it out to support us, and we would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Your support of our events allows us to expand and grow our community.

Thanks

12 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Steadfast Tin Soldier MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

Members of the Alberta Opera performed Steadfast Tin Soldier before an appreciative audience at Bruderheim School on Tuesday, April 19. Alberta Opera travels throughout the province delivering top notch entertainment, and averages 70 performances during the school year.

Emergency Open House set for May 2 in Lamont April 25 – Fort Saskatchewan: May 1 – 7 is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, and if you haven’t spent much time on preparing yourself for emergency situations, Northeast Region Community Awareness Emergency Response (NRCAER), the region’s mutual aid emergency response organization, will be out in the community to provide tips.

Upcoming Events with fire truck displays and giveaways: • Monday, May 2, NRCAER will join Lamont County Fire Departments at the Lamont Hall from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 3, NRCAER and the Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department will be serving up information and free hotdogs at the Fort Saskatchewan Co-Op parking lot from 4 – 5:30 “Emergency Preparedness Week shines a light on what everyone can do to be prepared for emergencies,” says Brenda Gheran, Executive Director with NR CAER. “Being able to look after yourself and your family for 72 hours, regardless of the type of an emergency is key, as it allows responders to look after those in need.” She also stressed the importance of knowing where to obtain information in an emergency. “A number of municipalities have alert systems residents can register with; there’s the Alberta Emergency Alert, and our regional UPDATEline (1-866-653MICHELLE PINON FILE PHOTO 9959) can also be called Randy Siemens, Lamont County Emergency around the clock for curServices Co-ordinator, left, stands beside Brenda rent information.”

Gheran, Executive Director of NRCAER, and other Know the risks. Make a first responders during the annual open house in plan. Get a kit.

Bruderheim in May of 2014.

Emergencies often occur with little warning, and it’s important to know risks in your area. Locally, there’s potential for wildfire, severe weather and floods. There are also rail lines, dangerous goods transportation routes, industry and pipelines throughout the region. “It’s important to know the right safety actions to take for each type of emergencies. In most cases, that means either Shelter in Place or evacuate.”

Other preparedness tips include having food, water, medications to last 72 hours; establishing a family emergency communication plan; and having plans for extended family members and pets. Check out NRCAER’s website for further information and short videos on Shelter in Place, emergency notification and mutual aid.

NRCAER members include emergency management professionals from area industry and pipeline operators, chemical transporters and the municipal emergency response departments of Fort Saskatchewan, Bruderheim, Gibbons, Morinville, and the counties of Lamont, Strathcona and Sturgeon. For twenty-five years, the group has been sharing best practices in emergency management and response, training, community safety education, and notification.

DORIS BRZEZICKI

In Loving Memory of our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother ~ Three years have passed since you left us. ~ If roses grow in Heaven, Lord pick a bunch for us, place them in our Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from us. Tell her that we love and miss her and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Remembering her is easy, we do it every day, but there’s an ache, within our hearts, that will never go away.

May 24, 1929 April 25, 2013

Forever loved and deeply missed, each and every day by her children,

Darlene, Emilia, Tony, Elaine, and their families.

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Mundare Curling Club hosts league wind-up

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

The league wind-up was held on April 8 at the Mundare Curling Club. One of the nightʼs highlights included a supper prepared by the Club's executive members. Prizes were given out for all the teams, starting with first place and moving along in order of League rankings.

Elections for next yearʼs executive were held. League results were presented by Candice Gara. First place was the Zacharkiw Rink, (pictured above), Skip Trevor Zacharkiw, 3rd Cheryl Zacharkiw, 2nd Jackie Yakubow (alt 2nd Elton Chmilar), Lead Kristen Warawa

Mundare Curling Club would like to acknowledge the following Businesses and Individuals for their support over the past year.

Please support and acknowledge them when possible!

Second Place was the Dziwenka Rink, (pictured above), Skip Bill Shulba, 3rd Peter Dziwenka, 2nd Donna Shulba, Lead Sherry Dziwenka

AGSI (Andrukow Group) A plus Cellular Richardson Pioneer Bumper to Bumper ATB Financial (Mundare) Capitol Theater Beaver Creek Co-op (Lamont) Bilyk Financial Services (IPC) Servus Credit Union Hair by Cher CPS (Crop Protection Services) Deerland (Vegreville) Dennill`s Agricenter Double R Enterprises Inc Grant Miller Motors Head to Toe Love’s Custom Meats Imagine Travel Inc. Kowal Homes Kowal Realty Kropielnicki Farms Magnum Masonry LTD Mundare Chiropractic Maddigan Chrysler Atco Electric Vegreville Dental Centre

Primary Care Network North Point Ag Sandstorm Construction Simply Signs Subway The Chicken Coop Mundare Recreation Centre Tingley’s Harvest Centre Budget Flooring Stawnichy`s Meat Processing Vegreville Ford Webb`s Machinery (Vegreville / Lamont) Whitetail Crossing Golf Coarse Widynowski Sausage House RMD Food Services Home Hardware (Vegreville) Napa Auto (Flash Distributors) Community Futures RE/MAX Advantage (Laura Danilak) Zacharkiw Farms Kitz Farms Zolten Yaremie Ok Tire (Vegreville) Country 106.5

Plus all our members Third place was the Tratch Rink, (pictured above), Skip Darlene Tratch, 3rd Kathy Ilkiw, 2nd Judy Pederson, Lead Emily Gulevich (missing).

Please accept our sincere apologies for any errors or omissions.

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$ # ! ! # !" "& ! # % !' ' Chances are our towns, villages, farms and small cities could be burned to the ground without the dedicated efforts of a group of community members. Who are they?

They are your neighbours, your friends, the local business owners, your husband, wife, sons or daughters. They have one thing in common—they are there to protect you when they answer the call—they are volunteer ďŹ reďŹ ghters! “I signed up with Canmore Fire and Rescue six years ago,â€? says Jason Lyon. “I thought it was the right thing to do—I believe in doing things for my community and my personality is that of a person who likes to get things done. I also like the excitement—every call I respond to is different.â€?

Like all volunteer ďŹ reďŹ ghters, Jason spends most of his time doing a regular job.

He is the publisher of the Rocky Mountain Outlook newspaper that serves the communities of Canmore, Exshaw, Banff and Lake Louise. “I am fortunate that my employer, Great West Newspapers, supports my participation in the ďŹ re department. When a call comes in during work hours, I have to leave but I know the job of putting out the newspaper will get done.â€?

At ďŹ rst there was some concern of a potential conict of a news person volunteering as a ďŹ reďŹ ghter but Jason separates his role as newspaper publisher and ďŹ reďŹ ghter.

He does not involve himself in any newspaper reporting—his staff do that. “I keep my mouth shut and let the professional reporters do the investigative reporting,� he adds.

He recalls responding to the southern Alberta oods of 2013. “It was a major disaster and I had to be on the front lines.

The staff at the Outlook responded by being the professionals they are and did the reporting and got the newspaper out.â€? “When I go on a call my family goes on a call,â€? adds Jason. Being a volunteer ďŹ reďŹ ghter requires strong family support and commitment. “Most often calls seem to come in during the evenings and at night. I may be watching a movie or playing soccer with my two kids and suddenly I am called away. My family has to support that and they do.â€?

Commitment is necessary. The ďŹ reďŹ ghters in Canmore train for three hours every week.

Jason has also volunteered for the special operations team—ice, rope, and swift water rescue—which takes another evening each month. He responds to about 100 calls each year—that averages one call every three days while the Canmore Department responds to over 600. The Canmore department assists in the area from Deadman Flats to the Banff Park area as well as Kananaskis and Spray Lakes.

Peter Krich, Camrose Fire Chief and President of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association, says that Jason is just the kind of individual that makes our communities safe. Peter has been leading the recruitment program of the AFCA for the past several years. “Almost every ďŹ re department has a recruitment challenge, so we developed a program to help. It has been an overwhelming success and has been adopted nationally by the Canadian Association of

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Fire Chiefs,� exclaims Peter.

There are approximately 13,000 ďŹ reďŹ ghters in Alberta. Of those about 11,000 are volunteers. The remaining are fully paid full-time ďŹ reďŹ ghters usually working in the bigger cities. There are volunteers from 16 years of age (junior ďŹ reďŹ ghters) to the renowned 94-year old Walter Thomas who began his volunteer ďŹ reďŹ ghter career in 1947 (he no longer ďŹ ghts ďŹ res but serves as the historian for the Fort Saskatchewan Department). “Without the 11,000 volunteers, our small and rural communities would be in severe difďŹ culty in dealing with ďŹ res. All of us need to recognize that and say a big thank you to them. We can also, make a difference by volunteering too—help us answer the " $ ! # ! ! $ # # & " ! "! " ! call!â€? concludes President Krich.

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Classifieds

Serving Beaver County & Area

Classified ads placed in any of the three publications will appear in all papers for ONE price of $10.75 for the first 25 words and .39¢ a word thereafter

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR RENT

FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

LIVESTOCK

SERVICES

Hans On Massage Therapy will be closed from April 28 to May 4.

16p ________________________

Apartments for rent 5015-53 Ave Tofield - 3 Bedroom $990/month.

Laundry inside units. Heat, water included. Available immediately. Also there is commercial space available for rent $1,000/month. Contact 780-932-0041.

TM10tfnc ________________________ 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 Superstore. Rent from $895, incl. utilities, energized parking stall. DD $500. Seniors welcome with special rate. 780632-6878 or 780-918-6328 LL06tfnp ________________________ Viking - 3 bedroom townhouse. Available immediately. Call Sue at 780-3855287 42tfnc ________________________ Older acreage for rent south of Lougheed. 900 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. 10 acres. Very Private. $800 rent. Available May 1. 306716-2049.

CP16tfnc ________________________ Renovated 5 bdrm house for rent in Viking. $1250 per month, including utilities.

Ph: 780-870-8898 15-16p ________________________ FOR RENT IN TOFIELD: 2 bedroom basement suite close to downtown and library. $700 per month includes heat. $700 security deposit. No smoking, no pets, references required.

Call 780-995-9339.TM16tfnc ________________________ 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 LL06tfnp ________________________ For rent in Irma - Cozy 2 bedroom house. Four appliances. Utilities included.

No pets. No smoking.

Available now. Phone Donna 780-754-3766. 05tfnc ________________________ Viking - For rent - 3 bedroom, bath and 1/2.

Available immediately. $1,000 per month includes utilities. Call Lee at 780-3366089 or Murray at 780-3366088 03tfnc

Pasture for Sale. Phone 780896-3817. SOLD LL14-16p ________________________ 2 sets of golf clubs $60 plus the ad, 2 caddie carts for $25, pressure cooker $20 hardly used, Tales of Tofield Two book $45. Call 780-6623141.

TM15-16p ________________________ Help our environment - use Biodiesel. Equivalent or supreme performance to diesel fuel. Any quantities available. Rob 780-2227849.

LL15-18p ________________________ Dirt bike, very lightly used.

Iconic Honda 80R XR model 2000 $1,200. Includes helmet. Phone Paul or Deb 780-662-2833.

TM16-17p ________________________

The Viking United Church is currently accepting applications for a part-time Secretarial/Janitorial Position starting June 14, 2016. Basic computer skills are required. Hours of work are half day Tuesday, full day Wednesday, and half day Thursday (flexible if required). Any questions please contact Doreen Willey 780-336-3517 or Janet Nordstrom 780-336-4065.

Email resumes to bryannordstrom@hotmail.com or mail to Janet Nordstrom, Box 6, Viking, AB, T0B 4N0.

16c ________________________ Make a difference in your community!

Hello, my name is Candace Svederus and I am a Field Operations Supervisor for the 2016 Census. Starting in April 2016, I will be recruiting bilingual Crew Leaders and Enumerators in and around Viking and Sedgewick.

Crew Leaders will train, lead and supervise a team of Enumerators. They may also be involved in the recruitment of staff. The job pays $19.91 per hour plus authorized expenses, and start dates vary between April 2016 and July 2016 (depending on assignment and location). Paid training is provided.

Enumerators conduct interviews with census respondents in person and by phone, and the job pays $16.31 per hour plus authorized expenses. Work starts in April 2016 and continues until July 2016. Paid training is also provided.

Census work is challenging and changes from day to day. It is never boring. You will meet and work with some great people―census enumeration is truly a team effort. If you are a Canadian citizen (or in possession of a valid work permit or permanent resident status), 18 years or older, computer literate, enjoy working with people and are willing to work flexible hours, I encourage you to join the 2016 Census team.

If you would like more information, go to www.census.gc.ca/jobs.

Applications will be accepted online, by mail or by fax.

CP16c ________________________

Short horned bulls for sale.

Polled, semen tested, optimal birth weights. Delivery available. Call Shepalta Farm at 780-679-4719.

CP15tfnc ________________________ Yearling purebred black Angus bulls, low birth weights. Tofield, call: 780717-5597.

TM14-16p ________________________ Purebred Salers Bulls.

White, tan, red and black.

Scattered Spruce Salers.

780-768-2284 or Cell: 780208-0199.

03-25c ________________________ Bulls for sale. QUIET twoyear-olds and yearlings, black angus bulls and black baldie bulls available.

Semen tested. 780-632-1961 or 780-632-1104. LL11-25p ________________________

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, Sedgewick. CPtfn ________________________ Roy’s Handyman Services.

Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work.

780-662-0146 or 780-2323097.

TMtfn ________________________ D.B. Cleaning Service (residential). Tofield & surrounding area (40km).

Senior discounts.

References upon request.

Call Deb 780-231-7045.

TM13-16p ________________________ NEED SPRING CLEANING??

It’s time to call. Now accepting new clients for housekeeping and cleaning.

One time, regular schedule, or by contract. For more info, call 780-385-4154.

CP13-16p ________________________ Straight Line Fencing Custom Fencing - All types.

We also remove old fencing.

Clearing of bush. Also selling Liquid Feed. Mark Laskosky 780-990-7659.

36tfnc ________________________

COMING EVENTS VIKING FARMERS MARKET Regular market 2 - 4 p.m. every Thursday. Wipf’s Greenhouse with bedding plants. Contact Evelyn at 780-592-2431.

Special Mother’s Day Market May 5, 2-5 p.m.

Plants, Hilda (The Pillow Nook), tupperware, Wipf’s Greenhouse with bedding plants, jewellery and more.

Strawberry shortcake.

Friday, June 17 Vikings in the Streets Market 2-7 p.m.

Full hall booked. Afternoon entertainment. Cold plate supper. tfn ________________________ COWBOY CHURCH at Viking Auction Market, Jct. of Hwy. 36 and 26. Fri., April 29, at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Call Terry at 780376-3599 or 780-336-2224.

CP15-16c ________________________ Family Fiddle Jamboree Dance on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at the Tofield Community Hall 7:00 pm 11:00 pm. Everyone welcome. Admission: $10 per person, 12 and under - free.

Call 780-264-5069 for more information.

TM16-17p ________________________ Surprise 75th birthday party for Sylvia Grace Whillans on April 30th at Kingman Hall. Be there before 5:30 pm. Potluck. For more info call Michell 780499-9207.

TM15-16p ________________________ CLEAN UP AT THE VIKING MUSEUM, Saturday, April 30 starting at 10 a.m. throughout the day. Lots of work to be done. Everyone is welcome to help. 15-16c ________________________ In celebration of Kenneth Zook's 90th birthday an open house will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 2:30 - 4:00 pm at Salem Mennonite Church. Short program at 3:00 pm. Light lunch and refreshments. No gifts please.

TM15-16p ________________________

FOR RENT 2 bed, 1 bath adult only (35+) townhouse in Tofield.

NS, NP, $1100/mo. Ph: 780689-7251.

TM15-16p

FOR SALE 12 ft. aluminum boat for sale. $600. Phone Kent Hafso 780-385-5262. 14-16c

HELP WANTED SAFETY STARTS HERE TRAINING CENTRE • First Aid - CPR AED (AB & BC) • Standard First Aid • Emergency First Aid • Child Care First Aid • HCP First Aid • H2S Alive (Enform) • Ground Disturbance (Global) • Confined Space Entry • CSTS • PST • TDG • WHMIS • Flagger Training Phone (780) 608-1434 www.safetystartshere.ca ________________________ OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR wanted for a family operated pork processing business in Round Hill. F/T permanent position 37.5 hours per week on weekdays. Duties include overseeing all administrative duties, dealing with customers online and in person, setting up and managing retail sales area, inventory control, negotiating and ordering raw materials, and planning production schedules. We are looking for a team player with strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Minimum high school education, and experience in an office based environment. A knowledge of British pork cuts and safe food handling experience is preferable.

Must have own transportation. Wage starting at $21 per hour. Please e-mail resume to Nicola Irving at info@irvingsfarmfresh.com.

Irvings Farm Fresh Ltd., 18469 Township Road 484, Round Hill, T0B 3Z0.

TM14-17p

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS

MONDAY, 9 A.M.

PERSONALS Family History. Searching for information/whereabouts of Helen Josephine Senyk, or any of her family, of the Lamont, Alberta area.

In 1948 at age 23 Helen lived at home with her Mother age 50, and her Father a farmer age 55.

Helen had four sisters ages 26, 24, 21, 17. The family were Ukrainian, and Greek Catholics. Please contact Aggie Derrick (250) 579-2236, e-mail: aderrick@telus.net.

LL15-16p ________________________

REAL ESTATE WOW WHAT A DEAL $38,888 for a 1352 SQFT HOUSE. ENERGY EFFICIENT FURNACE, 3 LARGE BEDROOMS, 1 AND 1/2 BATHROOM. RYLEY, AB #3 5256-52 AVE. CALL 780-662-0383.

TM16tfnp ________________________

SERVICES Wipf’s Greenhouse. Greenhouse, Bedding Plants, Vegetables. Located on RR 180, TWP 473 - 1/2 mile west on TWP 473. Monday Saturday 8 am - 8 pm, Sunday 12 - 6 pm. Closed Wednesday evenings.

Phone: 780-385-8389 or 780385-4934.

15-21c ________________________ Massage and Reflexology 1 hour treatments. Call: Marge 780-662-3066.

TM36tfnc ________________________

YOUR AD HERE

THANK YOU Thank you for helping us celebrate! We appreciate the cards and wishes we received. You made our day very special.

Ennis & Kathy TM16p ________________________

WANTED Cultivated land wanted to rent for 2016 or 2017.

Premium prices paid for land within 7 miles of Holden. Bonus for long term. Dylan or Wayne 780688-2430.

TM14-17p

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16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Business Directory 1” ad $40/month; 2” ad $80/month Advertise Today. Call Marion @ 780-895-2780 or email: lmtleader@gmail.com

Bottle Depot

Excavation Contractor

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Aggressive Crushing Ltd.

780-796-3322

NO WAITING & BEST SERVICES

WE REPAIR WALLS THAT LEAK

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100% WOOD HEAT, no worries.

Keep your family safe and warm with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler.

Call: TRIPLE E HEATING today.

Phone: 780-918-3766 Website: www.tripleeheat.com

Kennels Pet Boarding Service

We will be crushing recycled concrete in the Lamont area.

Finished product of 63 or 45mm minus aggregate

NOW TAKING ORDERS OF 50 TONNES OR MORE Please call Frank at 780-235-4993 w w w. a g r e s s i v e b o b c a t . c o m

wall

leak repair sump installation tile installation waterproofing structural damage restore

Fencing

weeping

Free Inspection

ELIMINATE YOUR HEATING BILLS!

Cozy Critters

Tues to Sat 10 am – 5 pm

Construction

Home Improvements

Phone 780-992-7990

Lamont Boarding Kennels Where Dogs Play

(780) 895-2440

Myles Faragini Owner/Operator

lamontboardingkennels@@gmail.com www.lamontboardingkennels.com

Machinery

780-709-5685 Over 20 years experience

EST. 2006

Box 462, Hwy 15 Bruderheim, Alberta T0B-2R0

Commercial • Residential • Industrial Chain Link • Ornamental

SHIRGOR

ENTERPRISES INC. Equipment rentals and sales Industrial tools and consumables

Mini Batch Concrete

PH: 780.720.6361 FAX: 780.922.8715 EMAIL: GSH50@SHAW.CA

Rene Pedersen, Tofield AB. 780-919-0934 www.universalfence.ca • rp@universalfence.ca universalfence@hotmail.com PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION GUARANTEED

Funeral Forever MONUMENTS

Day Care

Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Ages 12 months to 12 years Fullylicensed-pre-accredited-subsidy Licensed - Accredited - Subsidy Accepted Fully accepted!

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Best Quality Granite, Design

SPRING SALE! 10 – 20% OFF SELECT MODELS BUY DIRECT AND SAVE

Garage Doors Residential Garage Door Repair

Quality Electric Barry Luyckfassel

K Residential K Commercial K Industrial

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587-590-3677 bluyckfassel@outlook.com

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mattluyckfassel@hotmail.com

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Most recently proven #1 for making vehicle sales.

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

28 years owner

4217 – 51 Avenue, Vegreville, AB. TOLL FREE: 844-632-2054 CELL: 780-966-9191 www.forevermonuments.com

Electrician

Located in Bruderheim AB, 5130-52 avenue

John Panek 780-999-2065 jmpplumbing@live.ca Box 84, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0

Professional New Law Office in Mundare!

• General Practice, with Family Law coming soon • Kowal Realty Building beside the Mundare Registry • Tuesdays from 10 AM to 3 PM or by appointment • Curtis Long and Sam Safi are pleased to welcome Jaime Burghardt to the team • Call (877) 485-3098 or (780) 908-9811 for Jaime’s direct line

Hair Stylist Mundare Salon & Barber Kerry Beitz Owner/Hairstylist

5216 - 50 Street Mundare, Alberta

780-221-7193

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Business Directory

APRIL 30TH

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1” ad $40/month; 2” ad $80/month Advertise Today. Call Marion @ 780-895-2780 or email: lmtleader@gmail.com

Professional, contʼd Motor Vehicle Accidents, Fatal Accidents, Wills, & More

BECJM Enterprises Ltd. Backhoe, directional boring, trackhoe, hydrovac, steamer, picker & gravel truck

BARRISTER & SOLICITOR at Smith Insurance Service, Main Street Lamont

etatchyn@biamonte.com Speaks Ukrainian Edmonton: 780-425-5800 * *

Real Estate

albertacantwait.com

Septic Services

Elizabeth J. Tatchyn, B.A., LL.B By appointment only

MORE INFO & TICKETS:

Bill & Charles Matthews CERIFIED SEPTIC DESIGNER & INSTALLER Box 197 Bruderheim, AB T0B 0S0

Need a Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

WATER WELL

but short of cash??

Check status of 3 government grants/assistance worth up to $5000 or more EACH and CHECK BIG IRON’S $5000 WINTER DISCOUNT PACKAGE Time12345 Payment Plan O.A.C. for water wells and water treatment

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse Osmosis • “Kontinuous ShoK” Chlorinator

1-800-BIG IRON (244-4766) View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at www.1800bigiron.com

P.S. We also drill for people who aren’t short of cash

*Big Iron drills all winter long* *check rig availability in your area

ph/fax 780-796-3952

becjment@telus.net

Stadnick Contracting (2011) Ltd. Vacuum Services formerly Shumansky Vacuum Tank Service is now available for septic cleaning

For all your real estate needs

Office – 780-764-4007 5004 50 Street, Mundare www.kowalrealty.ca

Shannon Kowal 780-920-3076 Jason Kowal 780-818-6010

Contact: Brett Ph: 587-991-0398 Sherry Ph: 780-267-7354 No job too big or small, we’ll do them all!

Tree Services

Roofing

TITAN TREE MOVING SERVICE Huge 82” 6 spade mover ensures high survivability and less babysitting

It’s a

Family Tradition for 32 years

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Trucking Trevor Schinkinger Trucking Ltd.

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TITAN TREE SERVICES Tree moving & removal, trimming, pruning, brush & stump mulching.

We haul away the debris!

780-716-8197 www.deanstokesband.com

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18 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Sportsman Jerritt Zayac fondly remembered during annual trap shoot held in his honour at Mundare gun range Michelle Pinon Editor

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Ten-year-old Hannah Sobkow was the youngest shooter from the Lamont Fish and Game Association at the trap shoot on Saturday, April 23. Here she gets some support from her Dad Brian. A total of 17 participants attended the annual event at the Mundare Gun Range.

Jerritt Zayac loved the outdoors.

One of four siblings, Jerritt was always out in the bush, and if he wasn’t in the bush he was fishing on the lake. His family, who resided near Lamont, would spend as much time as possible at their lake lot near Lac La Biche, when he was growing up.

He had such a passion for life and all of the outdoor hobbies he loved.

Sister Jenna said he loved joking around, and could always make her laugh. She fondly recalled when he had a penchent for collecting mice, and Mom had to be extra careful searching his pockets for the dead creatures when he was younger.

Father Wesley, who was also on hand for the trap shoot, found it too emotional to talk about his memories of Jerritt, who died suddenly of unknown causes.

There is no doubt that Jerritt left an indelible mark on all his family and friends, but also had a wider impact with fellow fishing and gaming associations throughout the province. His legacy continues on with the naming of the Memorial Conference Centre in his name, youth and bow camps, as well as the trap shoot. For someone so young, Jerritt made a larger than life impression, and his family, friends, and community members have so much to be proud and thankful for because of him.

Jerritt Zayac, who grew up in the Lamont area, loved the outdoors and spent many hours hunting and fishing with his famFort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jessica ily and friends, passed away suddenly from unknown causes Littlewood braved the cold and wind to try her when he was 21 years of age. A memorial conference centre hand at trap shooting with some expert guid- and plaque were built in his honour at Narrow Lake, and his ance from accredited and skilled sportsmen. memorial trap shoot has been held for the past eight years.

Junior Chipman Players to perform “The Ever After” Michelle Pinon Editor

Members of the Junior Chipman Players will be performing the play “The Ever After” this Thursday, April 29 at the Chipman National Hall.

The cast are set to be going on stage at 7 p.m.

sharp. Keiron Willis, one of three directors of the play, says folks can expect to meet some old favorite fairy tale characters in a new light. “I’m expecting everyone that comes to have a great time, and meet a great bunch of kids.”

Willis, who also directs the play with June

Lambkin and Brenda Derksen, who are all original members of the Chipman Players. “The three of us work together as a group to help these young stars to achieve their goal of putting on a play.”

The junior players, 13 in total, range in age from seven to 13 years of

age and have been practicing since November, as well as playing acting games to develop their skills.

As for the storyline, Willis says “The Ever After” is a TV show parody in which a cheesy talk show host invites traditional fairy tale characters to reconcile

their differences after being estranged for 20 years.

Willis says the play was chosen for the fact the characters are known and it matched our length requirement and amount of characters.

There will also be a meet and greet with the cast at the end of the perform-

ance, and she is hoping there will be a large and supportive crowd on hand to cheer on these budding stars.

Tickets are only $5 a piece at the door.

Children under the age of two get in free, and a family rate is $15.

MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

Employees with Tofield Transit were busy pouring cement for the new base of the Chipman truck fill water station early Saturday morning. Upgrades to the station include the installation of a dedicated pump and higher powered water line for industrial and farm based customers that will boost the rate of water flow to 500 gallons per minute. The Village of Chipman anticipates the expansion will be completed and operational by the end of the month.

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20 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Due to extremely dry conditions Lamont County is under a complete fire ban. Please refrain from any open burning until further notice.

Visit the Lamont County Emergency services website at lcemergencyservices.com for updates or call 780-895 895895 2233 ext. 242.

The Lamont County Food Bank is in need of: dry cereals puddings or fruit cups for school lunches juice boxes canned chicken or ham toilet paper deodorant dish soap.

If you are able to donate or find yourself in need please call 780-619 619-6955.