April 26 Lamont Leader

Drivers walk away from crash TANKER/CRANECOLLISION

Last Wednesday, April 19 at around 10 am on Hwy 15 and Range Road 214 a westbound Super B Tanker and an Eastbound Crane headed to Bruderheim to move a house, collided on the highway. The highway was closed down and traffic was re-routed for several hours while emergency and clean-up crews attended the scene. Points of impacts were mostly on the passenger sides of both vehicles, and both drivers were able to walk away from the crash.

New program to help Ukrainian refugees coming to Mundare

BY JOHN MATHER

Mundare council was briefed on a new program designed to help Ukrainian refugees relocating to small Albertans communities get easier access to government aid.

Lisa Degara said the organization she works for, Action for Healthy Communities, was slated to have an office open in the Vegreville/Mundare area in July, and she wanted to brief council on what they would be offering to the community.

She addressed council, April 18.

“I haven’t had the opportunity to speak with a community before we’ve expanded into it before, so I think this is a much better route to take,” she told council.

She said she works in the settlement sector which is funded by the Federal government to

ensure when immigrants and refugees come into the community they have the “softest possible landing.”

“They get access to employment that makes sense to them using the skills they have, support for their children to succeed in the schools and access to health care,” she said. “We want to ensure that when people choose to make their new homes in Canada we give them all the supports they need to be successful.”

She added her area, which is dealing with small centres, had been established for the last 15 years in an effort to have immigrants consider small centres as a viable alternative to locating in larger, urban centres.

“We provide settlement services and school settlement services,” she added, noting that they work in several commu-

nities surrounding Edmonton and with several school divisions throughout the region.

“Settlement services means when people come to the country what do they need to be successful,” she said.

“We help them get the various things they need like social insurance numbers, health cards, where is the housing, how they can find work, what benefits exist in Canada, and how they can celebrate their cultural holidays.”

She added her team had workers from the Philippines, South America and African communities to help with the language and cultural differences that might be encountered.

She said they were going to be hiring someone to work in the Vegreville/Mundare area who hopefully would be fluent in

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Ukrainian and knowledgeable in Ukrainian culture.

She added the main focus of her team was working with kids entering the school system. Continued on Page 15

The pros and cons of answering media questions

BY JOHN MATHER

“Ask me no questions, I’ll tell you no lies.”

That phrase is said to have originated way back in 1773 when Irish playwright Oliver Goldsmith penned his work “She stoops to Conquer.”

Boy does that ever fit into our provincial politics right now.

We have two provincial leaders, both women, wanting to conquer the hearts and minds… and votes of Albertans.

Yup, Danielle smith and Rachel Notley have dropped the gloves in how they deal with the media.

Smith will only take one question from each journalist who wants to ask a question. No follow ups.

Notley meanwhile will take questions from all media… as long as they agree with her and her party’s philosophy, and only say nice things about the NDP.

So let’s begin with Smith.

I’ve had the opportunity to talk with the Premier several times both before and after she became premier.

But as a scribbler for Caribou Publishing, other big media players, as they think of themselves, often do their damnedest to push me and other community papers out of the way, because their questions are so much more important, and what could us rural hick writers possibly ask?

And no doubt some over-inflated ego comes into play.

This is not unique to Alberta. I can remember years ago when working at a small Ontario outlet and a much larger outlet’s photographer tried to push me out of the way as he moved to get a better shot at an event. That only happened once. I’m sure he still remembers the black eye he received from my elbow to his face. I didn’t give up my ground.

I empathize with Smith. She does want to answer questions from rural media as well as the major urban outlets because obviously there is support in the rural areas for her UCP. But when the urban media start asking their follow up questions, sometimes, merely repeating the original question, because they didn’t get their answer the first time, it interferes with other media wanting to do their jobs.

So Smith has decided to restrict it to one question.

Geez, what a solution for mainstream media to deal with. Well, they can contact the Premier afterwards to ask follow up questions.

And if they’re going to be stupid and belligerent they might not get a return callback. Because they have more writers than rural publications, they can send one or two reporters to the event and tag team their questions. That may or may not work.

But Smith’s decision may allow her to deal more with local reporters dealing with the issues at hand, rather than dealing with mainstream media who only want to know about her phone calls with a “street preacher,” which is being looked into by the ethics commissioner. Therefore Smith won’t discuss it.

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Letter to the editor

Feds spending its advertising dollars in USA

The Canadian government has supported journalism for generations. Since the founding of Canada’s first newspaper, the Halifax Gazette, which dates to 1752, government advertising has been an important source of revenue for newspapers.

Even prior to Confederation, direct supports, like the former Publications Assistance Program, which subsidized the postal delivery of nondaily newspapers, ensured that Canadians have access to high-quality Canadian news.

Twenty years ago, the federal government spent $110 million on advertising, which was managed by 30 advertising agencies. Print newspapers and magazines

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But the mainstream media still feels there’s a morsel of meat in this dead carcass of a story which has been flailed to death more so than a dead horse.

And then there’s our socialist wannabe Premier Rachel Notley. She takes questions from anyone, she stated.

Except accredited organizations like the Western Standard, or Rebel News, or Counter Signal. Now, these new outlets don’t support the NDP. Others like Press Progress fully bless Rachel and are welcome to ask questions.

Rachel tried to ban Rebel News from the Alberta Legislative Press Gallery years ago, when she was Premier. This past February, one of her media minions got into an altercation with a Western Standard reporter, accusing the writer of presenting articles that resulted

accounted for about onethird of federal advertising spending, while internet advertising accounted for less than one per cent of the spend.

Last year, the Government of Canada spent a total of $140 million on advertising, involving one Agency of Record for media planning and placement. While the one Agency of Record model is efficient, we are concerned with where scarce ad dollars are being spent.

Last year, just $6 million or five per cent of federal advertising dollars went toward print publications. That is a far cry from the roughly one-third of twenty years ago. For comparison, government spending on

in death threats to NDP MLAs.

No proof of this was ever offered, but the minion did later admit he had a “hot temper.”

So the party MLAs raced to defend their leaders.

United Conservative MLAs said they would take follow up questions and the Premier’s decision was for her only.

Meanwhile one NDP MLA said, “This is a desperate move from a failed premier. Leaders take questions.”

Of course that was before his leader chirped about taking questions and then decided to qualify it.

The Counter Signal editorin-chief Keenan Bexte was removed from Notley’s announcement after attending to question the Opposition leader about her candidates’ history of defunding the police rhetoric.

And then Notley wouldn’t answer questions from

Facebook/Instagram ads alone accounted for almost double what is spent on all print advertising combined.

And the spending on Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok combined was greater than all print expenditures.

Today, digital advertising accounts for more than 50 per cent of all federal ad spending. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, which is suing Google, the company “pockets on average more than 30 per cent of the advertising dollars that flow through its digital advertising technology products.”

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the Western Standard.

“It turns out that we were cut off from the media releases because we were 'not a real newspaper,' and by the way, our editorial positioning is "homophobic, discriminatory and hateful.” the media outlet reported.

Further Notley wanted an apology and retraction.

But as always, Notley offered rhetoric, but no actual proof.

A letter signed by the heads of several news outlets from the Independent Press Gallery asking Notley to commit to allowing independent journalists to cover her campaign events went unanswered.

It’s all a case of “Ask me no questions, I’ll tell you no lies.”

After all, can you really believe anything coming out of a politician’s mouth these days?

Especially as they jockey in Alberta for the hearts and minds and votes of Albertans.

BY HAZEL ANAKA

Are you a dedicated list maker or a fly-by-theseat-of-your-pants person? I’ve been a list maker as long as I can remember. I just wish I’d had the foresight and discipline to do all those lists in a consistent and organized way. Believe or not there are people who fill book after book with chronological entries.

Some of those entries may be ‘diary’ in nature. Some choose a journal as counsellor and confessional. Stream of consciousness style writing helps some people process emotions, traumas, addictions, deepseated issues, recent or ancient events. Others use their daily entries to record facts about the day like weather. People living on and dependent upon the land have a clear and understandable interest in the weather. They’re the ones who can say with certainty the date on which the spring snow fell in 1984, the year the rabbits’ fun turned white weeks too soon, the day the Canadian geese came and went for a year-overyear analysis. They record the date they started seeding and the day they started combining.

Other people choose a ledger or cash book to capture the important things in their lives. Getting my hands on such books from the 1950s or 1930s or 1890s is an incredible find. I’ve acquired antique ones

and ones from the last century. Sometimes people track big projects like building a house in these books. I’ve got individual pages from vintage ledgers kept by a funeral director, a doctor, and other business people. One is gobsmacked by the incredibly beautiful penmanship from the 1800s and the impossibly low prices for goods and services. Beautiful penmanship, hell, legible penmanship is on the endangered species list with schools no longer even teaching it. Likewise, I can’t imagine future generations having their hearts swell as they look at a printout of QuickBooks or whatever the corporate equivalent is.

Some people keep dedicated record books for hobbies and interests.

I’m sure we’ve all seen special record books for wines sampled, books read, restaurants tried, birds spotted. Most books have lined pages to keep thoughts cor-

ralled and on the straight and narrow. Books with unlined pages are typically aimed at artists and are extremely scary for most people. And of course, books vary in size, binding, cover, quality of paper. Bullet journals made a huge splash years ago and continue to have adherents to the system.

I use a modified bullet journal style and glued in month-at-a-glance calendar pages for my main work day planner. I also use other dedicated books for specific projects or as a visioning tool. What really throws a monkey wrench into the works is when I write down obscure notes on scraps of paper. Almost always they are unreadable days or weeks later as though I’d written them in code using invisible ink. They seldom get recopied into a more permanent place for the long-term.

Unfortunately knowing better and wanting better doesn’t always

translate into behavioural change and living happily ever after. I value lists for their efficiency and ability to streamline our lives. I can’t imagine going to Edmonton or even Vegreville without a list, a game plan. I jot down errands as they occur to me in the days leading up to the trip. For a trip to Edmonton that may include stops in Lamont, Fort Saskatchewan, or

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Sherwood Park, I number the stops within each community to make sure I’m not criss-crossing town or retracing steps.

Spring and summer with multiple days of commitment are almost upon us so I use another tactic. If the week is particularly heavy with many tasks and many trips, I grab a scrap paper and lay out how the week needs to unfold. If it’s a biggie

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Local family grateful for the kindness of strangers when family dog was injured

BY JANA SEMENIUK

A Bruderheim family is very thankful to several people who came to the rescue of their family dog, Buddy, after he was struck by a car near Bruderheim School last week.

Mike and Cindy O’Brien, who own two black shihtzus, Buddy and Maggie, had no idea one of them escaped their yard until they saw a stranger’s post on social media Apr. 18.

Lindsey Billings, who lives in Fort Saskatchewan, was driving to work near Bruderheim when she drove past a small black dog lying on the road near Bruderheim School.

“I was heading to work and (saw him) lying on the road, so I turned around and went back. I thought he (might be) dead, but noticed he was alive so I called the vet (in Fort Saskatchewan) to see what I should do,” said Billings, who said the vet told her to bring him in and to be careful not to get bit.

At that moment, Bruderhiem resident Allan Murphy was driving by and stopped to help Billings get Buddy into her vehicle.

“He pulled up and helped me roll (Buddy) onto a towel. He said he would put up a post on social media to try to find the owner. I called my husband (Logan) who is also a member of

that (social media) group and he also put up the picture,” said Billings.

Once at the vet’s office, Billings got Buddy safely into the examination room then went back to her car.

“I sat in my car and cried for a while. I can’t imagine if it was my dog. Then the owner called,” she said.

The O’Briens, along with their daughter Amber, rushed to the vet’s office once they confirmed with Billings and the vet staff that it was Buddy. Cindy said she feared the worst.

“(I thought we were going to have to put him down.) He was laying under a heated blanket because he was in shock. He had three seizures before we got there. The Dr. was working on him and the girls (there) were amazing,” Cindy said, noting that Buddy began to stabilize an hour later and came through with three broken ribs, a cut tongue, and a bloodshot eye. Then there was the $600 vet bill to contend with.

“(I told the vet) I only have $300 but I’ll make payments every two weeks to give you what you need,” she said, adding the vet had another surprise in store when he told her someone donated $100 to Buddy’s vet bill.

“(They) asked to remain anonymous and I (was crying). For all of it

to pull together (for Buddy) was unbelievable,” said Cindy, adding that Buddy is more than just a family pet. “He is Mike’s second hand. He helps Mike to be anchored with his dementia.”

Cindy explained that Buddy has been in their family for three years and has been a big support for Mike as he struggles with dementia.

“He gives Mike a sense of purpose. If he is having a real bad day and

doesn’t know where to make his coffee, Buddy is there and Mike knows him,” she said. Cindy said she is incredibly thankful for everyone who came together the day Buddy got hurt.

“Seriously, this woman

lives in the Fort. She was headed to work, picked him up, took him to her vet, was late to get to work and then someone donated money to help us. That’s mind blowing,” she said. “I can never be more grateful.”

Kori Maki Angela Morlock

Bruderheim resident Mike O'Brien and his dog Buddy share a moment together as Buddy recovers from serious injuries after being hit by a car last week. Thanks to the kindness of several strangers, Buddy's life was saved when he was found lying on a road near Bruderheim school.

Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Violence against women and vulnerable groups is increasing. Let’s learn how to stop it together.

Featuring Julie Lalonde (stalking), Muhammad (domestic violence), and Morag McLean

Julie Lalonde

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Andrew Mayor

Merwin Haight and Deputy Mayor Tammy Pickett spoke as delegates at the Apr. 20 Elk Island Public Schools board meeting where the main topic of conversation was a report put together by superintendent Mark Liguori, and presented to the board, around the potential closing of Andrew School.

Haight and Pickett spoke in support of keeping the school open and hoped to sway the trustees’ vote.

Andrew School first lost their high school program in 2019, then their junior high program in 2020 due to steadily declining enrollment. Today, Andrew School has a population of 62 students in a building that can accommodate 385, giving them the lowest utilization rate (16 percent) among all 43 schools that make up EIPS.

Pickett spoke first, giving the group a sense of what Andrew School is and how many different parts of the village are housed there.

“Most of you probably have not attended our facility, and are voting on paper presentations, which (show) Andrew school (as) old and dated. We have a bowling alley, municipal office, fitness centre with the sauna, (and a) public library,” she said.

Pickett then went into the issues with the building structure including quotes obtained by EIPS in 2017 that added up to nearly a million dollars to fix the roof and sprinkler system.

“The sprinkler system flooded in 2003. These deficiencies have been known for 20 plus years, including the issues with our roof. So, I guess my question to the board, why have these issues been put on hold for so many years while inflation of materials and labour costs continued (to rise)?

Why were we not on the board's long range capital plan?” she asked before moving into the issue of busing students

to neighbouring schools.

“You've estimated busing times between 30 to 20 minutes each way. Unfortunately, our buses get stuck. We have icy conditions, we’re on bad gravel farm roads (and) it's not always those times. K-6 are still involved in sporting activities. We do not want to deprive our children from sports because of late after school arrival times and long bus rides,” she said.

“Missed buses. It's an extra hour drive time out of my morning and the same thing on the way back and a lot of kids either cannot get to school if the parents are working or if they missed the bus, it's another issue. It's unnecessary missed classes.”

EIPS board chair Trina Boymook reminded Pickett her time of five minutes was up before moving on to Mayor Haight who advised the board that the village of Andrew serves 16 per-

cent of Lamont County’s population which equals approximately 600 people.

“The community events that take place at the Andrew school have been well attended every year. This past year, the Christmas concert had close to 100 children at that event. I know because I was there with Santa. Members of the community volunteered to build a float for this event and to participate. So how do you put a dollar figure on those events and the value to those children and to the community?” asked Haight.

“Between the village of Andrew and Lamont County residents and surrounding areas, the Andrew school is a hub for over 1,000 citizens. We have several letters of support brought forth to present to you and the board members. Again, the building is not just a school it is a multiplex.”

When superintendent Liguori shared his report

with the board, he acknowledged the 2003 sprinkler system flood and said that an annual preventative maintenance program was put in place to drain the low spots on the sprinkler system to prevent further flooding. He also said the building has suffered various leaks causing damage over the years.

“The building is at the end of its functional life and without its significant investment of approximately $3.292 million by both Elk Island Public Schools and the Village of Andrew, the building will not be occupiable in the immediate future,” said Liguori.

The board voted unanimously to hold a public consultation with Andrew School families on Apr. 25 and then another special board meeting on May 4 where Liguori will give his final recommendation on the fate of Andrew School.

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Andrew mayor and deputy mayor speak at EIPS board meeting in support of keeping their school

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Parcel #4 - NE 24-55-13 W4M

Located at 553048 Rge Rd 130

Being 18.76 Acres M/L with a House, Shop & More

Legal: Plan 0820021, Blk 1, Lot 1

Directions: 1 1/2 Miles West of Two Hills on Hwy

#45 to Rge Rd 130, North on Rge Rd 130 for 3 1/2

Miles on the West Side or From the Junction of Hwy #29 & Rge Rd 130, 1/2 Mile South.

This Beautiful Property includes an Approx. 10

Year Old House with a 2 Car Attached Garage, Shop, Gazebo & Stunning Yard.

The Executive Style Bungalow sells with a Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Water Filtration System and Window Coverings. It has 3 Bedrooms

Upstairs with 2 Bedrooms Down Stairs & 2 Extra Rooms Down Stairs that could be a Bonus Room, Playroom, Home Theater or Office Space. It is Heated by a Boiler with In Floor Heat & Forced Air. Only Thing Not Completed in this House is the Basement Ceiling.

The Property has a 50'x80' with 20' Ceiling Steel

Structure that has a 18'x18' Overhead Door & a 10'x10' Overhead Door, New Boiler in 2022, Heated & Spray Foam Insulated plus Plumbed for a Bathroom.

As well as a Heated Parking/Sidewalk in front of the 2 Bay Attached Garage which is 26'x25' on the Short Wall & 36' on the Long Wall with Styrofoam Block

Construction, Water into the Garage & Door Openers. It also Sells with a Gazebo, Play Centre, Green House, Garden Shed Located Behind the House and

Parcel #6 - House Located in the Town of Vegreville, AB at 5630 48A Street - Plan RN80, Blk 17, Lot 9

Selling at 1009 Sq Ft Single Detached Bungalow on a Corner Lot comes with Many Upgrades in the Last 5 to 10 Years including All Windows Replaced (Except the Living Room Picture Window), Flooring, Interior Paint, Kitchen Counter Tops & Backsplash, New Basement Bathroom, New Poured Concrete in the Basement, Weeping Tile, Sump Pump, Furnace, Central Air Conditioning, Hot Water Tank & Shingles, Plus a Central Vac. 2 Bedrooms on the Main Floor & 2 Bedrooms in the Basement (One has a Gas Fireplace) Plus 2 Bathrooms. Plus a 26'x22' Double Detached Garage with a Newer Concrete Floor & Storage Shed. Sells with a Fridge, Stove, Washer & Dryer

Parcel #2 - N 1/2 of the SE 10-55-12 W4M Located Near

Two Hills, AB - Being 65.75 Acres M/L

Legal: SE 10-55-12 W4M

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65 Cultivated Acres that had Canola in 2022 & New 5 Wire Fence Last Year on 3 Sides.

Parcel #3 - S 1/2 of the SE 10-55-12 W4M

Located Near Two Hills, AB - Being 78.83 Acres M/L

Legal: Plan 1820005, Blk 1, Lot 2

Directions: 2 Miles East of Two Hills on Hwy #45 to Hwy #36, 1 Mile North on Hwy #36

Approx. 70 Cultivated Acres that had Canola in 2022 & New 5 Wire Fence Last Year on 3 Sides.

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Parcel #1 - NE 20-55-11 W4M Located at 553056 Rge Rd 114 Being 161 Acres M/L with House, Shop & Barn

Legal: NE 20-55-11 W4M

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The Barn Shaped House sells with a Completely Renovated Kitchen, Fridge, Stove, 2 Washers & Dryers, Some Window Coverings & Water Filtration System. It has an Upstairs Master with a Walk In Closet & Ensuite, plus 2 Small Bedrooms & an Unfinished Bathroom. The Kitchen is Located in the Original Part of the House. In addition the Basement contains an Updated Bathroom.

The Property Sells with a Steel Quonset that is 41' Wide by 82' Long of which 44' is Divided and Insulated with a Wood Heater that Stays with the Property. It also sells with a 30'x60' Coverall Building, a 20'x24' Garage on a Cement Pad, Corrals & Panels. Plus a Shelter, Numerous Older Granaries/Outbuildings, Dog Run, Dog Houses, Garden Shed, Perimeter Fence Installed about a Year Ago & 2 Water Wells, one for the Barn & one for the House but Little Is Known about the Barn Well.

The Hip Roof Barn has New Tin Roof & an Automatic Waterer Located Near. New 5 Wire Perimeter Fence Last Year. Approx. 145 Cultivated Acres that had Wheat in 2022.

Parcel #7 - House Located in the Town of Two Hills, AB at 5018 52nd Ave - Plan 8309ET, Blk 13, Lot 2

Selling a Small Home with a Large 28'x28' Detached Heated Garage on a 150'x50' Lot. With a Kitchen, Living Room & Bedroom on the Main Floor, Plus Small Bathroom off the Kitchen. The Basement is Unfinished. This home has Central Air, an Updated Furnace & Hot Water Tank. It Sells with All Appliance (No Dishwasher) and Window Coverings.

The 28'x28' Double Car Garage comes with a Cement Floor, Insulation, Heat & Electric Door Opener.

Parcel #5 - 4.7 Acre M/L Residential Property Located in the Crissel Estates Subdivision of Two Hills, AB

Legal: Plan 1722361, Blk 1, Lot 12

Directions: West of Two Hills on Hwy #34 to Rge Rd 125, North on Rge Rd 125 for 1/4 of a Mile, West Side of the Road.

There is Power to the Property Line, However there are No Municipal Services for this Lot. The Purchaser will need to Drill their Own Well and Install a Septic System. Currently Zoned Country Residential.

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BY JOHN MATHER

A sure sign of the spring is Lamont Agricultural Society's annual Bullarama and it’s set to take place next Saturday, May 6.

“The event, sanctioned by the Bullriders of Canada will be held at the Lamont Rodeo Grounds south of Lamont on May 6,” said Agricultural Society secretary-treasurer Rebecca Green.

“We’ll have 28 bullriders from across Canada and some international riders.”

She didn’t know who was coming yet because they have until this weekend to register for the event, but in past years there have been some bullriders from Brazil.

“Nansen Vold from the Ponoka area will provide the stock for the event.

“We’ve used him for a couple of years now.”

Gates open starts at 5 p.m and the bulls buck at 6:30. It will be followed by the Dance in the Dirt, an adult only dance featuring country crooner Drew Gregory, a rising star with the Alberta Country Music Association.

Admission is $20 for

adults and $10 for youth if purchased before the event. Kids six and under are free. At the gate, Green said, admission would be $25 for adults and $15 for youth.

Green said receiving the entries a week before the event is pretty standard.

She added there could be some women competing at the event and they would compete on an equal footing with the male bullriders. She said attendance usually is around 1,000 people.

The event will be held rain or shine or even

snow.

That has happened before,” said Green. She said the changes in weather really doesn’t change how the riders handle the competition.

The competitors also compete across Canada throughout the year with other bullriding events held in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C.

Green said the Bullarama is a double point event, which means if a bullrider misses another event during the season, he can use the extra points from

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With the understanding that rural students have diverse learning styles, we operate on a 4 day school week and partner with work placements around the community to provide out-of-classroom education in addition to the regular curriculum. We are so proud of, and can't wait to tell you about our new public charter school serving grades 7 to 12!

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Bullarama to make up for the missed event.

The points accumulate throughout the year and are then used to rank the bullriders for the final event which is held in Sylvan Lake later in the fall.

She said throughout the season there are

about 50 riders competing so at some point in the season many of them end up being on a waitlist to get into an event.

This year will mark the 29th year for the Bullarama in Lamont. It was cancelled for two years during the pandemic.

LAMONT COUNTY

• 15,000 sq ft Industrial shop built on 42.8 acres in Lamont County adjacent to the town of Lamont. There is an approximately 15 acres of gravelled yard with partial chain link fencing. located at 195043 HWY 29 Lamont County Price $3,175,000 or call for lease price.

• W4-18-53-24-SW Plan 0826481 Block 2 Lot 1 5.02 acres yard site in Lamont County. Utilities at the property line. Price $49,000

• W4-18-53-26-SE N ½ Lamont County 80 acres property with a 60 ‘ by 40’ shop and the remainder of the land currently in hay. Price $235,000

• W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County. 138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use. Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202. Price $4,400,000

TWO HILLS COUNTY RECREATION LAND

• W4-12-55-27 NW 146 acres with 1/2-mile frontage on the North Saskatchewan River. HWY 29 and RR 123 50± acres of cultivation power at property Nicely treed lot for a building site. Price $350,000

STRATHCONA COUNTY

• SW Part of NW –23 –53 –23 –W4 40.55 acres North of Highway 16 on Range Road 232 in proposed medium industrial zoning with CP rail line at the border of the property Price $7,200,000

• Parts of SW and SE -7-53-22-W4 located at Highway 21 and Lakeland drive 63.62 acres of development land with Highway 21 exposure. The property is within the Bremner and local Employment Area ACP with expected future use of industrial. Price $6,000,000

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Drop in: 5335 - 50 Ave, Holden

4 Potential Bus Routes Added For 2023-24: Daysland, Viking, Mundare, Vegreville (Contingent upon student registrations)

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AUCTIONS

MEIER ODD AND UNUSUAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION., Sat., May 6, 10 a.m., 4740 - 57 St., Wetaskiwin, AB. Selling Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Peacocks, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses, Cattle and more. Consign Now! 780-4401860.

CARD OF THANKS

On behalf of our beloved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, Kenneth Charles Zook, and with his recent passing, our family would like to thank everyone in the Tofield community and surrounding areas, for your sympathy, love, prayers and kindness. We enjoyed hearing many “Kenneth stories” over the past weeks, and are thankful for the generosity of those who made memorial donations in his honor. We are also very appreciative of all who were able to join us in celebrating his life on April 1, 2023. Kenneth was a kind and gracious man, leaving us all with a treasured legacy of his service to God and his care for people.

With Gratitude and Love, The Zook Family

COMING EVENTS

90th Birthday Party for Ruth Zelinski.

Sunday, May 21, 1 to 4 p.m.

Lunch & visiting. Cake at 3 p.m. No gifts, cards okay. Everyone welcome!

Brian’s Greenhouse U-Pick Fruits and Berries Farm will be opening on May 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours of Operation are Tuesdays to Thursdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. We will have specials up until the greenhouse closes. We will be taking reservations for U-Pick Vegetables, Fruits, and Berries right up until the Greenhouse closes down.

Lornedale Cemetery Meeting. Tuesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at Food With Flair.

FOR RENT

Large, quiet, non-smoking 2 bedroom apartment in Killam. For viewing, call Chuck at 780-2637290.

House for Sale or Rent - 5316 - 57 Ave in Viking. 4 bedroom 2 bath. Large backyard with detached garage, across from playground. Available Oct. 31, 2023. No smokers, no pets, damage deposit required. References required. $1,000/month rent. Call Dennis Bird at 780-336-2369 (house) 780385-5689 (cell) or Laura at 780385-2043 for more info!

For Rent in Viking. 3 bedroom townhouse. Comes with fridge, stove, washer, dryer. Includes all utilities except internet. Available April 1. Call 780-336-6089 or 780336-6088

GARAGE SALE

GARAGE

Brian’s Greenhouse U-Pick Fruits and Berries Farm will be having a Garage Sale shortly after the Greenhouse has closed. The date will be set at the time of closing of the greenhouse. It will be posted in papers for time and days.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

Registered Red & Black Angus bulls for sale. Call 780-986-9088

Registered Polled Hereford Bulls, Yearlings, & Two Year Olds. Guaranteed Breeder. PMD Polled Herefords. Paul 780-336-2675

SEED FOR SALE

Certified Seed For Sale. Oats: ORE3542M - newer milling oats variety. Available for pick up in Camrose or Tofield. Brett Young: Forage varieties are available. Haralie Seed Farms. Harold & Errol Warkentin, Tofield, Alberta. PH 780-662-2617, Cell 780-4058089

CERTIFIED SEED. - WHEAT –AAC Goodwin, Go Early, Pintail. OATS - AC Juniper, AC Morgan, AC Mustang, Derby, CDC SO1 Super Oat. BARLEY – AB. Standswell, Cerveza, CDC Austenson, CDC Maverick, Sundre. Very Early Yellow Pea, Forage Peas. Polish Canola, Spring Triticale. mastinseeds.com; 403556-2609.

ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888-483-8789.

WE BUY DAMAGED GRAINHeated, Mixed, Tough, Light, Bugs, Spring Thrashed....Barley, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Flax, Canola. "On Farm Pickup". Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252.

FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

FOR SALE

20’x50’ Greenhouse for Sale. 2 years old, steel frame. It must be taken down and the power goes with it. Come to the opening of Brian’s Greenhouse on May 2 to have a look at it. It will stay standing until it is no longer in use or empty. Will require a down payment. Rest will be after it is down and cleaned. Buyer will be responsible for taking it down. Brian’s Greenhouse U-Pick Fruits and Berries Farm. RR 172, North Side of Highway 13, 1.25 miles North, 2nd place on the East side of the road.

Truck for Sale. 1989 Ford F150 Lariat. Long box with canopy. Like new tires. New battery. Very little rust. In good working order. 293,625 kms. Asking $3,500. 780336-2247 or 780-632-0284 (cell)

Brian’s Greenhouse U-Pick Fruits and Berries Farm has a Barbeque for sale. Used very little. It is a Natural Gas or Propane hookup. The brand is a Broil King. Asking $400. If interested, come to our opening May 2 to have a look at it.

FOR SALE

Natural Gas Heater - 2 years old, was installed in 2021, very quiet, runs nice and smooth. Modine Brand. PDP 150 Vertical Power vented propeller. Unit heater 150,000 BTUs. Used one season. Asking $2,00 or best offer. If interested, come to our opening at Brian’s Greenhouse U-Pick Fruits and Berries Farm on May 2 to have a look and make an offer. A down payment is required. It will be left on in the Greenhouse until no longer in use.

Equipment For Sale

-255 Massey Ferguson with ease on Loader

-10 Ft Land Leveler

-12 Ft Ease on Loader

-6 Ft Rotary Mower with 3 point Hitch

- Buhler 740 Snow Blower

- Arctic Cat Quad

- 1952 Farmall MD restored

- 1934 10-20 McCormick-Deering

-1960 Fordson Dexta

-350 International Diesel

-John Deere 60 High Wheel Tricycle

-Antique Lister Engine

-Shop Equipment & Tools Call 780-385-8814 for offers.

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: $125175. Crystal Springs. 403-8200961. Quality guaranteed.

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HELP WANTED

Cornerstone Christian Academy is looking for a temporary fulltime bus driver, starting immediately until June 27. Please send resumes to ccasociety@gmail.com. Visit us online for more details cornerstonekingman.ca

SERVICES

Ampcore Electric Andrew Erickson - Certified Master Electrician 780-254-0000

•Residential, Farm, & Commercial Wiring

•New Construction

•Renovations

•Service Upgrades

•All Electrical Needs

3 papers for the price of 1!

SERVICES

Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Interior Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749

Roy's Handyman Services. Flooring, Trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Call 780-232-3097

Carpet and Upholstery cleaningresidential and commercial.

Truck mount unit, sewer backup, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV Cleaning. Call John and Sheri at Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at 780-384-3087

Drywall Taping/Texturing 35+ Years. No Job too small Experienced drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job big or small. Don't want to do it yourself, give me a call! Based in Killam but willing to travel.

Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka exp. Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.) Also do ceiling texture. Non- drinker, just want to work. Willing to work with existing taping crew. Call 780-385- 2106 or 780-385-1251.

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PRIVATE MORTGAGE LENDER. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

WANTED

Wanted - inoperable Massey Ferguson tractor models 2805 or 2775. Please call 780-945-7678

BUYING LARGE AMOUNTS OF COINS & COIN COLLECTIONS! Purchasing ENTIRE COLLECTIONS & accumulations. Also buying bullion, jewelry, scrap, nuggets, sterling, gold, silver, platinum, estate collections +++ TODD 250-8643521.

WANTED OLD ADVERTISING: Dealership signs, service station, gas pumps, globes, oil cans, Red Indian, White Rose, Buffalo, Husky, Ford, GM, Dodge, Tire signs, Coke, Pepsi, etc. Call 306221-5908.

Lamont county ratepayers gather to discuss proposed land use bylaw

BY JANA SEMENIUK

A group of three Lamont County ratepayers banded together and organized a public meeting Apr. 17 in Lamont to discuss changes to the proposed Land Use Bylaw (LUB) for Lamont County (not to be confused with the Town of Lamont) which has already passed first reading.

The LUB must pass a second and third reading by Lamont County Council before it will be adopted.

Approximately 40 people came to the meeting along with guest speakers Kathy Flett, who is gearing up to run as an independent MLA candidate for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville in the upcoming election, and entrepreneur Mitch Sylvestre who spoke on the political climate in the province in addition to environmental issues affecting farmers.

Flett acknowledged that the LUB situation in Thorhild earlier this year prompted a lot of people to reexamine their own LUBs. Thorhild County

considered changes to their LUBs that included requiring permits for barbed wire fences when much of the county is rural, in addition to limiting the number of hens and regulations around deck placement. Residents pushed back against the bylaw which resulted in the LUB being rescinded.

“And we have the county of Thornhill to thank for alerting the rest of us to what's actually going on behind the scenes or potentially could happen behind the scenes if we don't step up and step in right now to get things done,” said Flett.

The core group of three ratepayers, Tracey Tislak, Sada Gagnon and Sylvia Holowach who organized the meeting, also spoke to the crowd and listed several concerns they had with the proposed changes for Lamont County LUB which include rezoning, laws around second dwellings and sign permits.

“They're changing zoning. They added in

Heartland, light, medium industrial, highway commercial, and they've added in rural Agricultural Environmental Conservation District. I have no idea what any of these are. They're rezoning us and we don't even know it,” said Gagnon. “We're not allowed signs. You need to get a permit to put a sign on your property, so I question that. They're really going to start permitting us to death. It's a huge money grab is what I see.”

Lamont County Council’s March 14 council meeting was attended by approximately 40 ratepayers who were upset around the public consultation portion of the LUB, stating they did not receive adequate notice of a public hearing before the first reading was passed.

As a result, council gave 60 days for the public to voice their concerns via emails to council and Chief Administrative Officer Peter Tarnawsky. The deadline is May 15.

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Social media companies operating in Canada do not employ journalists and they are shielded from liability by Section 230 of Title 47 of the United States Code. They enjoy all the benefits of being a publisher without any of the obligations.

Digital search and social giants have contributed greatly to connecting people, businesses, and communities. Yet, there have been unintended consequences. While they provide the essential plumbing of our digital age, they have not figured out a way to separate the clean drinking water (e.g., factbased news and informa-

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“We work with all immigrant children enrolled in our public schools making sure they have a good experience. That is essential in helping the entire families have a good experience in their new country,” Degara said.

She said studies had proven kids having good experiences in school was essential to the family succeeding in the community.

She said students are watched closely to see if they are experiencing any trauma or other issues that might not have been dealt with in the countries they came from.

“It’s one thing to be starting Grade four in a language you don’t understand and it’s quite another to be starting Grade four not only with a language you don’t understand but having just come from a country at war,” she said.

“We look for these issues and work to overcome them.”

“We want to make sure

tion) from the sewage (e.g., fake news).

Trusted news sources provide an important filter that helps Canadians make informed choices.

Real journalism, which is based on editorial judgment and rigorous fact-checking, costs real money, which comes from advertising and/or subscription revenue.

Canadian news publishers employ real journalists, who adhere to strict editorial standards, and publishers can be held liable for their content. Yet, federal advertising dollars that once helped fund our newsrooms have shifted largely to Big Tech companies that benefit from our content.

The federal government has recognized that the business of journalism is in trouble. It has taken steps to fill news

those kids have a positive experience in the school system.” she said.

“And then we expanded into housing, assisting people in finding plumbers or electricians whenever they needed to make repairs on their homes.”

Mundare Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla asked when they would be opening an office in Mundare.

Degara replied they were planning to open an office in the area beginning on July 1.

She said it could be in an FCSS office or a school, but it could be in Vegreville or the Lamont County area.

She added, the person working out of the office may also have to make occasional trips to Fort Saskatchewan.

Rudy Warawa from the Mundare Easter Basket, attended the meeting, asked if they would be looking at working with provincial programs such as income supports.

Degara said they worked primarily with Federal programs, but also looked into issues people might have had with provincial programs.

“We can connect families with all government supports that exist,” she said.

“Our intention is to support any programs that are running and provide additional support.

deserts and areas of news poverty through the Local Journalism Initiative.

It has also introduced Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which will allow publishers to come together to negotiate fair content licensing agreements with web giants and level the digital playing field.

One of the most powerful tools in any government’s policy toolkit is procurement.

Procurement can help governments advance socio economic policy objectives, including job creation, and deliver better outcomes. Indeed, the federal government’s Policy on Social Procurement facilitates and supports the inclusion of socio-economic measures in procurement to support the goal of achieving best value

We don’t plan to move into an area and take over operations which already exist in the communities.”

Councillor Irene Talaga asked if they were looking for housing in the Mundare area.

“Housing is a sticky issue, one we’ve had a lot of challenges with,” said Degara. “Unlike the Ukrainian situation most immigrants come in with their visa and then go to where they can find work.

“With Ukrainians, many have come to Canada and then come to the area because it has been recommended by friends who have friends of relatives in the community.”

“So they come to Alberta and they are looking for housing, because in eastern Alberta there is a large existing population of Ukrainians.”

She added if there was funding available for social housing, then they could look at housing.

Talaga mentioned there were some spaces at the Mundare Seniors Complex.

Degara added that as soon as a person was in place in July, she would make sure the town was kept in the loop with all her contact information.

Council thanked her for the presentation saying it was very informative.

for the Crown and, in turn, for Canadians.

Isn’t it time for the federal government to align its advertising spending with its public policy goal of supporting accountable and trusted sources of information?

LOPUSHINSKY, Eileen (nee Sharun)

Isn’t it time to support the home team and keep advertising dollars, which support factbased, fact-checked civic journalism, in Canada?

The consequences of inaction are more misinformation and disinfor-

mation, a less informed and engaged citizenry, less robust public discourse, and a loss of community.

April 25, 1937 ~ April 19, 2023

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Eileen Lopushinsky of Star, Alberta passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 85 years.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Raymond; children Reid (Diane), Maxine

Doris Brzezicki

May 24, 1929 ~ April 25, 2013

(Terry), Shane, Heather (Everitt), Warren (Barb) and Dean (Darla); sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren; sisters Lois and Sylvia; sister-in-law Vicki; two brothers Steven (Sheila) and Terry (Joan). Eileen was predeceased by her parents Elsie and Steve Sharun; in-laws Katherine and John Lopushinsky; and brothers-in-law

Ernie, Paul and John.

A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael Community Centre in St. Michael, Alberta.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 26,

2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael Community Centre with Fr. Alexios Surayev officiating. Interment to follow in Holy Ascension Russo-Greek Orthodox Church Cemetery-Skaro, Alberta. Donations may be made to “Alberta Cancer Foundation – Breast Research” or “Holy Ascension RussoGreek Orthodox Church – Skaro.”

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

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I N L OVING M EMORYOF OUR M OTHERAND G RANDMOTHER ~ Ten 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. Forever loved and deeply missed each and every day by, Darlene, Nick Kuzyk & family, Emilia and Perry Bohachyk

Walter “Frank” Francis Lander

April 2, 1931~ April 26, 2021

Those

are with us in everything we do.

Fern, Louise & Dean, Joan & Desmond, Crystal & Trevor, James, Hunter and all your fur-babies.

Paul Deegan is president and chief executive officer of News Media Canada

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we love can never be more than a thought away, for as long as there’s a memory , they live in our hearts to stay.

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LUB/MDP: Extended Public Feedback Period – Submission Deadline May 15

See lamontcounty.ca/news for more info on the Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan process and to ensure you are reviewing all updates and proposed changes. Provide your written feedback before May 15

Family Activity Night

Agriculture Grants – Apply Today

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Kalyna Family Resource Network and CALC Programming

Access current monthly Community Services and CALC programs using the QR codes or visit: lamontcounty.ca/communityprogramming. (Current programs include: Parents & Tots, Youth Group, Fitness

Fun, Flex (for Boys), True2You (for Girls) 55+ Spring Crafternoon, Meals in Motion, Family Fun Night, Digital Skills workshops, Seniors Bus Trips, CALC family connections/My Journey…, Canadian Firearms Safety Course & the KFRN monthly newsletter.) Posters are added to the website & social media when events are finalized. See the Lamont County website for full posters & more details.

No-Spray Agreements Deadline (May 15)

The deadline for the No-Spray Agreements is May 15 Requirements must be met in order to have an agreement (renewed annually) – contact Ag. Services for more information at 780-895-2585:

1. Landowner must provide an up-to-date certification to prove their organic status before renewal or granting of a No-Spray agreement (Certified Organic Growers Accepted).

2. Landowner is responsible for adequate weed and brush control for the designated area in the agreement, and this control must be done before July 15.

3. The municipal ROW shall not be used as a buffer zone for sensitive areas or vegetation.

To support continued innovation, growth and prosperity, the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) has launched its programs. This 5-year (2023-2028), $3.5 billion investment includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and $2.5 billion in cost-shared programs and activities by federalprovincial-territorial governments. More information at: lamontcounty.ca/agservices.

Domestic Animals on the Road – Safety and Liability

If you come across (domestic and livestock) animals on Lamont County roads and highways—such as a dog on the road, it is best to contact the SPCA (only when the animal is in distress) or Lamont County’s Community Peace Officer to assist with this. The Humane Society for animals is within Edmonton only. If you are concerned for the animal’s wellbeing/safety (i.e., if the animal is on a highway or at risk for collision, or during extreme weather), ushering the animal to a safe location should only be done under extreme caution – as you should not put yourself at risk for collision or injury from traffic or the animal –especially if the animal is scared and may become aggressive. Any actions would be at your own risk, and you should not transport the animal. SPCA and the Community Peace Officer are trained to assist with displaced animals.

When you pick up an animal (e.g., take it in your vehicle), you are taking liability for that animal. This means if you have transported the animal to another location, you are responsible for it until return (e.g., animal control will not travel to your location to pick up). In most cases an animal has got outside of a fenced in area or building and is local to the area and should not be removed, and moving them from the area may cause more harm than good intentions.

Taxes – Verify Your Address with Lamont County

It is important you have the correct address on file with Lamont County to receive your 2023 tax notices and other correspondence, and to avoid potential late payment penalties related to mail delivery. New & current landowners should contact us to ensure your correct MAILING ADDRESS is on file (especially if you moved in the past year).

Next Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meeting

The next scheduled ASB meeting is (tentatively) on May 10, starting at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link): lamontcounty.ca/departments/agricultural-services/agendas-minutes-asb.

Next Council Meeting

The next Regular Council Meeting is on Tuesday, May 9, starting at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link): lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes.

Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online at: www.lamontcounty.ca/communications (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as fullsized PDF and to access hyperlinks).