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The Smile Project
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Grade 6 students from Lamont Elementary School will be sharing their smiles and their art throughout the Town of Lamont this week. Michelle Pinon Editor
Grade 6 students from Lamont Elementary School will soon be giving folks a reason to smile. Actually, they will be giving 32 lucky people a reason to smile as they will be spreading smiles and happiness throughout the community this week when they drop off their cheerful paintings at random public places and spaces throughout town for people to enjoy this holiday season. The purpose behind The Smile Project is to simply make people smile. The initiative was originally started by Boston based artist Bren Bataclan who is the inspiration behind the project. Bataclan has been giving away his paintings in public spaces throughout the US and around the world free of
charge since 2003. Each painting comes with a note saying, “This painting is yours if you promise to smiles at random people more often.” The students are going to be following suit, and some of the places they have already earmarked include: the hockey arena, curling rink, public library, post office, and grocery store to name a few. The students were more than happy to share their thoughts on the project they have been working on over the past couple of days. The Grade 6 class also read one of Bataclan’s book. As teacher Mrs. Beck explained, eight book club students asked her if they could do The Smile
Project. She agreed, and soon, the rest of the students were reading the book, and making plans of their own. Each of the students have painted at least one painting, and have added their own flair and personality into their
paintings. Since Bataclan’s signature style is colourful backgrounds, with minimum details, not exclusive to people, which he paints without noses or ears, but also places and things. Bataclan also paints murals and gives presentations at schools, hospitals and businesses to spread art and happiness to everyone everywhere. Bren’s project is about the positive power of art and how the simple gesture of leaving a painting for free can spread joy and laughter, and has been an effective way to teach children the power of kindness and sharing their own art projects. Now Bataclan’s mission will be carried out in Lamont by these inspired individuals who will surely make the season bright for those who will be fortunate enough to discover their unique paintings and one of a kind anonymous gifts from their heart.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 13, 2016
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Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood, along with Strathcona County Councillor Paul Smith greeted hundreds of people outside the Moyer Recreation Centre Thursday, Dec. 9 to welcome them to the CP Holiday Train stopover in the community. Company officials also greeted the crowd before presenting a cheque for $7,000 to the Strathcona and Fort Saskatchewan Food Banks. Dallas Smith and Odds entertained the boisterous crowd that braved -25 degree celsius weather to attend. Train 2323 departed from the Mohawk Reserve and the journey will end with the arrival in Port Coquitlam on December 17.
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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Opinion Rotational Shift I don’t often spend a lot of time in hospitals, but last week I spent about a day and a half in Lamont and Fort Saskatchewan as my husband was trying deal with the painful symptoms related to a kidney stone. The first stop was the emergency at the Lamont Health Care Centre late Tuesday afternoon as my husband was suffering from searing and burning pain, along with a fever and chills. Unable to keep any water down, or go to the bathroom I knew an IV (intravenous) would be required to help with dehydration. I was just grateful we didn’t have far to travel for medical assistance. About three hours after he was admitted he was given the option to stay overnight or go home until he would be given an ultrasound at the Fort Saskatchewan hospital the following morning. I drove him to Fort Saskatchewan where he had an ultra sound, and was told to return to emergency in Lamont where he would receive the test results. Waiting for the results took almost two hours, and he was given a prescription for various painkillers. It took another day and a half before the kidney stone passed through his body, and while weak he was grateful the pain was over. It’s always unsettling when serious health issues come out of the blue, and require your full attention that takes you away from your home, family, and sometimes work. It’s disconcerting. Being unsettled and pretty much helpless is never a a good feeling, but it is a reminder that we should always be grateful for our health and try to take care as best we can our physical and mental state. Most of the time I get caught up in a whirlwind of places to go, people to see, and things to do, that I don’t get the chance to see and reflect on what is happening all around me and to my husband and son. There is a reason and purpose for everything, we may not realize or understand that, but we have to accept that. While I was waiting in emergency for those many hours I saw a lady in a wheelchair, who would use her legs to propel her around the nurses station. I wondered if she ever got tired of going in circles, travelling seamlessly and seemingly without a purpose and without an ending or a beginning. As Noel Harrison sang in 1968, “Like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel. Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel. As the images unwind, like the circles that you find. In the windmills of your mind.” The experience made me more aware of the passage of time, and how we all have to be more mindful of the things we say and do, and to be in the moment, no matter what the moment brings you. Michelle Pinon
From Where I Sit: Make It Out Alive
By Hazel Anaka I’m not sure where this prolonged cold snap has found you. You may fall in with the retired crowd. These lucky souls don’t have to leave their houses unless they really, really want to. They can stay inside, all snuggly and warm. Lingering over their morning coffee and eggs while listening to the forecast is as close to getting ‘out there’ as they get. If they’re real weather nerds they’ll confirm and compare what they hear with their own home weather station readouts. Minus thirty-five wind chill in Edmon-
ton—-hah, wimps—here it’s minus thirtyeight! Playing cards, tackling a crossword puzzle or jigsaw, or having an afternoon nap in the recliner are all on the agenda for the day. Farmers with chores, on the other hand, are hit yet again in a year full of bad news. Many find themselves short of feed and bedding. Many cattle operators are weeks behind in the usual fall husbandry tasks: bringing the cattle home from distant pastures, weaning the calves, administering vaccinations and other treatments. And for those who are still trying to keep what grain they did combine from turning into a caked, ashy clump, there’s that. Keeping the grain dryers going, moving the grain, or maintaining the fans, heaters, propane bottles or generators has become a vital make-work project, no matter the temperature.
Anyone in the traditional workforce is in a different boat. Employers don’t really care what you need to do to get there on time and ready to put in a good day’s work. Plug in your vehicle, leave home earlier, safeguard your health so you’re not infecting your colleagues, suck it up. Malingerers and dead wood are at risk of losing their jobs in this economic climate because many hungrier for that job are out there looking for their chance. Or maybe you had the foresight to book your trip to a sunny beach during this atrocious weather. Kudos! All of us have traveled during unseasonably warm weather at home only to have it turn ugly the day we return. I hope you enjoyed it because there is still a lot of winter left. In fact, according to the calendar, winter hasn’t yet started. Oh my. If you are parent to
small kids, you are in yet another boat. All their extra-curricular activities march ahead whether it makes sense or not. I think of my seven yearold grandson who’s got hockey practice at 6:15 AM and evening and weekend games at all hours. With some schools banning outdoor recesses because of the temperature, there is a lot of pent-up energy that kids and parents need to cope with. And finally, heaven help you if you are homeless. Edmonton’s homeless are being allowed access to underground transit stations when they are normally closed between one and five AM. Regardless of which group you occupy, these temperatures are dangerous. We owe it to ourselves and others to make sure we all make it out alive, from where I sit.
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 5
Public information meeting to be held Michelle Pinon Editor
The proposed closure of the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Case Processing Centre in Vegreville is expected to have far reaching implications, not only to employees and their families, but to businesses and charitable organizations throughout the northeast region. Because of that, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has organized a Community Forum to inform the public about the federal government’s recent decision and possible ramifications during a meeting on Sunday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Vegreville Social Centre. “This will not just affect employees in Vegreville, but people in surrounding communi-
ties,” said Marianne Hladun, Regional Executive Vice-President of the PSAC Prairie Region. She went on to say, the case processing centre has been a cornerstone of the community for more than 20 years, employs 280 workers, (five per cent of the town’s population), making it one of the largest employers in the town. Hladun, believes the closure of the centre, slated for 2018, will kill other jobs in the community, close businesses, devastate property values, and undermine the tax base. She also believes the move has nothing to do with efficiency, and everything to do with the Liberals centralization philosophy. Because the centre is a mail in centre, where the employees electronically process application
forms, and there are no actual customers in the facility, it does not matter where the employees are located in order for them to perform their jobs. Having operations of the centre move to Edmonton, would not make it more efficient, and would cause employees to commute hundreds of kilometres each day. The employees would not be compensated for their mileage, let alone travel time, which would be around three hours a day. “My understanding is that parking downtown is in excess of $300 per month,” noted Hladun, and that too would be considered an out of pocket expense. If employees relocate to Edmonton for their job, Hladun said that would take them and their children out of the
TOWN OF BRUDERHEIM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Municipal Development Plan Amendment Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, Sections 230, 606 and 692, the Council of the Town of Bruderheim hereby gives notice of its intention to amend: Bylaw No. 42-2016 a bylaw to amend the Town of Bruderheim Municipal Development The purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to: 1. Amend Map 1- Future Land Use to re-designate portions of Pt. SE 5-56-20-W4 from Residential to Industrial and to Recreation/Open Space as shown on the attached figure. 2. Amend Map 5- Residential Phasing to reflect the revised boundaries of the residential area within Pt. SE 5-56-20-W4. The area affected by Bylaw 42-2016 is shown on the attached map. THEREFORE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 606 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw will be held: Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Council Chambers, Town of Bruderheim Office; 5017 Queen Street, Bruderheim, Alberta T0B 0S0 AND FURTHUR TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a verbal or written representation may do so at the hearing, or by providing the representation to Melynda Waldner, Director of Legal & Legislative Services, before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016. It would be beneficial for individuals to provide advance notice to the Town of Bruderheim at (780) 7963731 of their intention to make a presentation at the hearing. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT a copy of the proposed Bylaw is posted at www.bruderheim.ca for review and may be inspected at the Town of Bruderheim office during normal business hours. To obtain more information regarding the proposed changes, please contact: Kyle Miller, Planner Municipal Planning Services Phone (780)486-1991
community and local schools, and negatively impact the entire town. “We’ve received dozens of emotional emails from members worried about what the closure will mean for the future of their careers, their families and their community. We created this online action (letter campaign), so Minister McCallum could see first hand the distress this has caused for workers and their families, and the support they’re receiving throughout Canada.” Both Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs and Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood have been working hard to fight the decision and advocate on behalf of constituents. “So far we’ve collected 3,000 signatures on our petition,” stated Littlewood, who has also received around 50
phone call and 50 emails on the issue since the announcement was made on Oct. 27. She has also been door knocking in Vegreville and Fort Saskatchewan to see how residents are feeling, and what some of the measurable effects, both short and long term, are. “I’ve probably knocked on 600 doors,” added Littlewood. Some of the concerns she has heard are job losses, the impact pulling students out of school, business closing, loss of economic spinoffs in the community and lowering of property values. MLA Littlewood has also been reading letters written on behalf of MLAs in the Legislature, and having them tabled and then forwarded to the labour minister. MP Stubbs took the floor of the House of Commons last week, and
read for more than an hour, letters from residents about the impact of the planned closure of the case processing centre. Stubbs told the Immigration Minister she wants a full economic impact analysis of the decision. She said the announcement has caused extreme anxiety and escalating stress, and that the decision will completely devastate the community of 5,800 residents. Her office has receive about 100 letters and more than 200 phone calls on the issue. Both MLA Littlewood and MP Stubbs will be two of five speakers at the community forum. The other speakers will include: Vegreville Mayor Myron Hayduk, Campaign Lead Michelle Henderson and PSAC National Vice President in Vegreville Chris Aylward.
TOWN OF BRUDERHEIM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Land Use Bylaw Amendment Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, Sections 230, 606 and 692, the Council of the Town of Bruderheim hereby gives notice of its intention to adopt: Bylaw No. 53-2016 a bylaw to amend the Town of Bruderheim Land Use Bylaw The purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to: to 1. Redistrict portions of Lot A, Plan 762-2338 from R1 – Low Density Residential to: a. U – Utilities, b. R2 – Medium Density Residential, c. R3 – High Density Residential, and d. P – Park. As shown on the attached figure. THEREFORE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 606 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw will be held: Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Time: 7:30 pm Place: Council Chambers, Town of Bruderheim Office; 5017 Queen Street, Bruderheim, Alberta T0B 0S0 AND FURTHUR TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a verbal or written representation may do so at the hearing, or by providing the representation to Melynda Waldner, Director of Legal & Legislative Services, before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016. It would be beneficial for individuals to provide advance notice to the Town of Bruderheim at (780) 7963731 of their intention to make a presentation at the hearing. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT a copy of the proposed Bylaw is posted at www.bruderheim.ca for review and may be inspected at the Town of Bruderheim office during normal business hours. To obtain more information regarding the proposed changes, please contact: Kyle Miller, Planner Municipal Planning Services Phone (780) 486-1991
6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 13, 2016
RCMP launch school zone initiative
Michelle Pinon Editor
At the beginning of October Fort Saskatchewan RCMP in partnership with Municipal Enforcement members took part in a traffic enforcement/ educational initiative in the City of Fort Saskatchewan. Cst. Suzanne Ahlstrom with the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP stated that plans are in the works to bring this initiative to the towns of Bruderheim and Lamont in the near future. The purpose of the initiative, explained Cst. Ahlstrom, was for motorists to reduce speeds in school zones. It also included an optional educational component for offenders that were observed. During this project 76 violation tickets were issued. There was a fine amount associated or the option was given to attend one of two information sessions offered in lieu of paying the fine amount.
The turnout for the information sessions which offered education for the safe travel through school and playground zones was a success. Of the violators located, 60 per cent took the option to attend the information session resulting in no fine amount being required to be paid. Feedback from the public was well received. The attendees relayed that they were appreciative of the educational aspect being offered, and observed this program to be informative and a good refresher for road safety. With winter approaching, noted Cst. Ahlstrom, it is important for motorists to remind themselves of the rules of the road, and to give themselves more time to arrive at their destination safely. “Speed limits are set for a reason. The faster you are travelling, the longer your stopping distance will be.”
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 7
Local Capital Region Board members lose their voice Michelle Pinon Editor
Three local municipalities will no longer have a say on the Captial Region Board CRB).. The official announcement came from Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee during the Dec. 8 CRB meeting. The Town of Bruderheim, Town of Lamont, and Lamont County will not be members or part of the decision making process going forward. The number of member municipalities was reduced substantially by Municipal Affairs, dropping from 24 to 13 starting in the fall of 2017. “With continuing growth and limited resources, and the significant opportunities for regions to collaborate to compete, growth management board are too important to leave to partnerships.” Larivee also told CRB members last Thursday that because of the CRB’s success, it will remain the “template for growth management boards”
particularly in the Calgary region as the province renews the Municipal Government Act, which is expected to take effect in mid-2017. Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch expressed his disappointment that the town, which has been a member since the CRB’s inception, will no longer be part of the planning process. “The town has been an active member and benefitted from the partnerships we have made.” While the town doesn’t want to be left out of the CRB membership, it was not given a choice in the matter. However, Minister Larivee did say before concluding the announcement, that she was open to the comments and suggestions of the members before finalizing the revised CRB regulation. A discussion guide on the proposed changes has been distributed, with feedback requested by Jan. 31, 2017. Hauch said it was important to have a voice and be at the table,
and there were several examples of when it proved beneficial. One example was when the town was able to have direct input on proposed pipeline projects. “Now the CRB will be creating future plans for our area…It’s disappointing that we won’t be a part of it.” added Hauch. Lamont County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Robyn Singleton said the minister’s announcement came as a surprise to him as well as Reeve Wayne Woldanski, who has sat on the CRB since it began operating in April of 2008. Even though the county was not given an opportunity or the option to leave the CRB by the
province, council passed a motion at its Dec. 9 budget meeting to accept the review and its findings. The motion passed unanimously. Singleton said he was left with the impression the 13 municipalities that still remain members of the CRB will have to pay more in the future to belong. As well several of the initiatives outlined in the review will be larger in scope and cost more money to complete. The municipalities that will still remain in the CRB will include the four counties surrounding the city of Edmonton, (Leduc, Parkland, Strathcona, and Sturgeon Counties), and the eight
cities and towns within those borders, with populations of more than 5,000 (Beaumont, Devon, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Morinville, Spruce Grove, St. Albert and Stony Plain). Town of Lamont Mayor Bill Skinner had
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Grain dust was flying everywhere as farmers combined canola a few kilometres southeast of Lamont mid-afternoon on Sunday, December 4 before temperatures began to plummet and the snow started to fall in the area.
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Bruderheim Fire Department hosts 37th annual gala Michelle Pinon Editor
Shawn Lawrence joined the Bruderheim Fire Department in May of 2015 because he said he wanted to give back to the community, and on December 3rd, he was rewarded for his efforts, receiving the Firefighter of the Year Award. Fire Chief Dave Calder said each member of the fire department votes by casting a secret ballot, and the recipient of the award isn’t announced until the annual gala evening. “The selection is done by voting for the person you feel best represents the fire department for the past year. “There are several things that are taken into consideration such as number of incidents the person attended, number of practices the member attended, courses the members took during the year, volunteer hours donated to the fire department/community like cooking pancakes on July 1st or helping with Fire Prevention at the school.” Lawrence said he was “humbled” to be chosen by the people he works with on the department, but that it’s the “efforts of everyone that made it (the award) possible.” Lawrence responded to 26 calls this past year, and also participated in the PARTY Program and STARS In The Sky as well as assist with the pancake breakfast on Canada Day. “It’s nice being part of a group where the things you do matter.” He is continually upgrading his training, and especially enjoyed the Hasmat training live exercise he participated in at Agrium. He is looking forward to completing his Level 1 and 2 training in the future as it will bring him up to a universal standard. He has already learned many things since he started, working his way from the ground up, and is always glad to share what he has learned with fellow members. This is his first volunteer experience in the community, and he is very happy with how it’s turning out, and plans to continue to make a difference for years to come. The Bruderheim Fire Department was formed in 1915, and continues to serve the Town of Bruderheim and Lamont County as a part-time fire department.
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Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch, far right, congratulated and commended firefighters, past and present during the annual gala on Dec. 3 at the community hall.
Al Klassen, left, presented firefighters Shayne Milliken and Shawn Lawrence with the OOOPS Award.
TOWN OF BRUDERHEIM
PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that on December 7, 2016 Town Council gave first reading to Bylaw 51-2016 a bylaw that authorizes the Council of the Municipality to incur Indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s) in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for the 2017 Street Improvement Program. Town of Bruderheim Council has decided to issue a bylaw pursuant to Section 258 of the Municipal Government Act to authorize the financing, undertaking and completion of the 2017 Street Improvement Program. In order to complete the 2017 Street Improvement Program it will be necessary for the Municipality to borrow the sum of $1,000,000.00 for a period not to exceed 20 years, from the Alberta Capital Finance Authority or another authorized financial institution, by the issuance of debentures and on the terms and conditions referred to in bylaw 51-2016. Town council will be giving 2nd and Final reading to this bylaw on January 18, 2017. A copy of the bylaw is available for viewing at the Town office at 5017 Queen Street, between the hours of 8am and 4 pm. Monday – Friday excluding Statutory holidays. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this bylaw please feel free to call the Town office at 780-796-3731.
Shayne Cherniwchan, left, presented comrade Shawn Lawrence with the 2016 Firefighter of the Year Award.
Preparations underway for the 2017 Kalyna Performing Arts Festival SUBMITTED ARTICLE As the preparations for the 2017 Kalyna Performing Arts Festival, ramp up, organizers are busily searching for local talent and teachers to attend. The Kalyna Festival is entering its 19th year and gives performing artists in a variety of disciplines the opportunity to showcase their talents in a fun, educational workshop style festival. The goal is to encourage young performing artist to continue to grow in their chosen discipline and give them the opportunity to shine on stage. If you are currently teaching or a performer in the Kalyna Country region, then the Kalyna Performing Arts Assoc-
iation wants to make sure that you are aware of the festival and know where to go to register yourself or your students. To take part in the Festival you must reside in one of the communities that make up the counties that are a part of Kalyna Country; Which include the counties of: Sturgeon, Thorhild, Smoky Lake, St. Paul, Vermilion River, Two Hills, Minburn, Beaver, Lamont and Strathcona. The 2017 Kalyna Festival is once again being offered over two venues from March 3 – 6 in 2017. With all styles of Dance being hosted at the Smoky Lake Complex in Smoky Lake, Alberta and the Music portion being held at the St. Micheal Hall in St.
Micheal. This year organizers are excited to be able to offer more cash awards, and a nightly highlights performances. The deadline for entries is January 15, 2017, but if entries are received before December 31, 2016, they will not be subject to entry fee increases. The registration form and festival rules are available on the website at http://www.kalynafestival.com The Syllabus is available on the Alberta Music Festival Association website at http://www.albertamusicfestival.org It lists class names and numbers needed to complete your registration.
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Shell Scotford completes major project SUBMITTED ARTICLE Shell announced on Dec. 1 that it had successfully completed a major growth project at its Scotford Refinery near Edmonton, Alberta that will increase hydrocracker production capacity by 20%. The project was completed through the debottlenecking of the hydrocracker, a core refining unit for making transportation fuels, such as diesel and jet fuel. The debottlenecking process replaces vessels, compressors and feed pumps to allow a greater volume of heavy crude oil to be processed. “The completion of this upgrade will enhance the performance and competitiveness of Scotford’s integrated operations, which helps secure our position as an industry leader in this important region,” said Lori Ryerkerk, Executive Vice President for Shell’s global Manufacturing business. “This investment, in combination with other
recent strategic investments, is a clear demonstration of Shell’s ongoing commitment to our refining and chemicals portfolio.” The project will equate to a 14,000 barrel per day increase in the unit’s production and enable Scotford, one of North America’s most efficient and modern refineries, to deliver more high-quality diesel, jet fuel, and gasoline to customers. An integrated site with a bitumen upgrader, oil refinery, chemical plant and carbon-capture-andstorage unit, Scotford produces a full range of products for the Western Canadian market.
The project received a final investment decision in January 2015. It created 1,000 construction positions in the Edmonton area to install the new and modified equipment. “Scotford is Shell’s oil refining hub in western Canada. The enhancement of our hydrocracker increases our ability to process crude oil from Fort McMurray and strengthens our refining capability in Alberta,” said Achim Schempp, General Manager for Scotford Manufacturing site. “It has been 17 months of hard work to complete this project. I’m proud of the col-
laboration that delivered this ambitious project safely, on time and on budget.” • Shell Scotford is one of North America’s most efficient and modern hydrocarbon processing complexes.The Upgrader – a Shell-operated joint venture with Chevron Canada Ltd. and Marathon Oil Canada Corp. – processes 255,000 bbl/d of bitumen and the Refinery – a 100% Shell-owned business – processes 100,000 bbl/d of crude oil. Scotford makes a wide range of products, including a variety of fuels and feedstock for chemical plants.
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• Primarily a field position with office responsibilities • Based out the Commissionʼs Office in Ryley • 40 hour work week (8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday) • Overtime as required from time to time to deal with emergency situations • Shared standby duties on a rotating schedule • Reside close to the Hwy 14 System for timely response to emergencies
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TOWN OF LAMONT HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE • Town of Lamont Administration Office will be closed December 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. and will re-open January 3, 2017. • Public Works Department will be closed December 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., closed December 26, 27 & 30, 2016 and January 2, 2017. • Recreation Department will be closed December 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Closed December 24, 25, & 31, 2016 and January 1, 2017. • There will be Public Skating December 26 from Noon – 4 p.m. Hot Chocolate will be available. GARBAGE SCHEDULE • There will be no interruption to Residential and Commercial garbage pick-up during the holidays. OTHER INFORMATION • Reminder that 2017 Tax Installments are due January 1, 2017. • Town of Lamont offers Electronic Funds Transfer. For more information please call the Town Office at 780-895-2010 • 2017 Dogs Tags are due January 1, 2017 • Christmas tree pickup will be January 17, 2017. Please leave your trees at the curb for collection Thank-you to the Light-up Committee and all the Volunteers who made the Winter Wonder Lights such a big success and a family fun filled day for all.
Mayor, Council and Staff wishes everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
The Commission currently has an immediate opening for an Operations Supervisor/Foreman. The Commission is seeking an energetic individual that desires the challenge of taking a leadership role in coordinating the operations and maintenance activities for the Commission under the direction of the Operations Director. Experience with SCADA, pumps, motors, pipes, fittings, metering, reservoirs, bulk water truck fills, flow control valves, excavation and repairs, graphics, record keeping, contractors, contracts and agreements, safety, testing and maintaining water quality are an asset. The successful individual must: • Possess an aptitude to identify and repair or coordinate the repair of system failures. • Be motivated and able to plan and prioritize work for yourself and other operators. • Be familiar with and adhere to laws and regulations governing the operation a regional water system. • Desire to learn and comply with all policies and procedures established by the Commission. • Be confident in using Microsoft office and learning other software applications. • Be capable of working professionally with customers, peers, contractors and suppliers. • Have good verbal and written communication skills. • Be energetic and physically capable to work in outdoor environments for long periods of time, walk long distances on uneven surfaces and lift heavy loads up to 20 kg. • Possess a valid non-probationary class 5 driverʼs license with a good driving record and have confidence operating a work truck. • Work with a safety attitude to ensure the safety of yourself, coworkers and the public.
Education • High School Diploma or G.E.D. • Diploma in engineering technology or engineering degree in an applicable field of study. • Certification as a Level 2 Water Distribution Operator with Alberta Environment and Parks Experience Minimum of five years of experience in utility pipeline design/construction/operations/maintenance Compensation Pay rate will commensurate with the successful candidates experience and qualifications. The Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission is a member of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties and through which provides a comprehensive benefit and pension package. Other • This is a permanent full time position after successful completion of a three month probation period • Other combinations of experience and qualifications will be considered. • References are required. • To be eligible for hire candidates will be required to complete a security clearance check and provide a satisfactory driverʼs abstract. Applications Interested individuals should forward their resumes to info@hwy14water.ca or fax to 780-663-2050. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until an applicant is selected.
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...and the Nov. 26th Lamont Light Up Winners are...
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1st place in the Tree Decorating contest went to Lamont Boarding Kennels with a winter scene.
Fort Saskatchewan Fellowship Baptist Church (above) and the Lamont Elementary School Choir (below) entertained with Christmas carols.
3rd place was given to 2nd place went to the Lamont County Food LA Dance Moves for Bank for their creative use of donatable items. their tutu topped tree. Ambassadors for the Town of Lamont, Red Hatters Jessie Saruk and Pearl Letwin greet visitors.
The Vegreville High School Band also joined in the festivities. Councellor Sharun served up free cookies and hot chocolate of behalf of the Town of Lamont.
(no photo available) Zachery W. and David A. each won a bucket of 99 candy canes for guessing the exact number in the Candy Cane Guessing Game.
Jim Beckam of Andrew joins Karen & Pastor Wayne, along with another muscian to entertain the crowd with gospel music. They also shared the Christmas Story and The Message with everyone.
2016 Light Up Tour winners
Campbell: Mika – 5048 46 St Melvin & Connie – 5059 47 St Bill & Sheryl – 5004 44 St Don & Judy – 5035 47 St Jason – 5048 47 St
Hillside: Richard & Cheryl – 6 Princess Dr Alex & Andrea – 1 Princess Dr Dan & Marilou – 49 Duke Dr Mike & Stella – 4928 57 Ave Lyla & Mike – 4912 56 Ave
Old Town: Janice & Wes – 4912 50 Ave Oleda – 4912 49 St Brian – 5520 51 Ave Annisa & Leslie – 4915 48 Ave Dorothee – 5116 52 St
Businesses: Lamont Health Care Centre County of Lamont Lamont Hair Boutique Home Hardware Price Automotive
Edna: Tom& Gail – 4511 57 Ave Jason & Kristina – 4424 56 Ave Christy & Keith – 5535 43 St Frank & Amber – 5516 46 St Kody – 4603 56 Ave
Holiday Hours Last paper of 2016 is Dec 20. No paper on Dec 27, 2016. Office closed Dec 21 thru 28, 2016. Reopens Dec 29 & 30, 2016. Office closed Jan 2, 2017 Reopens for production Jan 3, 2017. First paper of next year is Jan 4, 2017.
from the Lamont Christmas Light Up Committee
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Shell fueling kindness
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Shell hosted the “Fuelling Kindness” event on Monday, December 12. Employees stopped in at the Lamont Public Library to spread holiday cheer and presented candy bags to deserving students. Pictured in this photo are Maureen Feduniak, upper right, and Miranda Kroeker, bottom right. Michelle Pinon Editor Fuelling Kindness first began in 2014, and the Dec. 12 event, was the fourth one the company has hosted in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. Shell Community Liason Officer Jessica Blackmore stated, Fuelling Kindness is a way for our employees to give back to the communities where we live and work. This event in Lamont County is the first of three Fuelling Kindness days that Shell is having in December. We will have over 20 employees going out to do random acts of kindness in Lamont, Bruderheim, Fort Saskatchewan and Strathcona County.” She went on to say, “The day isn’t about trying to reach a certain number of acts of kindness, but rather about getting to know and making a connection with people in our community. We hope that by doing these small acts that we can make someone’s day a little better and we hope that they can then go on and spread the holiday cheer.”
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Bruderheim School Preschool Program students performed during the annual Christmas Concert and Silent Auction fundraiser at the community hall on Thurs., Dec. 8. A total of 91 items were auctioned off, and organizers raised a total of $2,000 to offset the costs of field trips, activities, and supplies for the students.
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Lakers jr. basketball squad earns bronze
When is the best time to pre-plan your funeral? Funeral Home and Crematorium The best time to begin making your prearrangements is NOW, while you’re thinking about it. While some people in their 30s, 40s, and 50s may think it’s too early, many people find that prearranging their funeral is smart financial planning and gives them added peace of mind knowing they aren’t leaving this burden to family members. By taking time now to collect cost information and calmly making choices related to your own funeral arrangements, you’ll be protecting your family against the stress of having to make these decisions at a time of extreme emotional distress. This checklist will help you make sure every detail is tended to: 1)
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Pictured from left to right are: Lucas Courson, Colten Mikolajczyk, Johnny Thiessen, Trent Kucy, Braydon Nimchuk, Sameer Khamis, Darcy Willis, Clay Laronde and coach Jeffrey Laslo. The team played Camrose and were ahead all game, and then fell behind with three minutes left on the time clock. They put the heat back on and managed to win by six points for a final score of 58-52.
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Have a Will and tell those whom are stated in it, where it is, and what it states Prepare a list of people who should be contacted in case of a medical emergency or death Write an obituary or write down information needed for an obituary Decide where the obituary should appear Choose the type of service you would like (Burial or Cremation) Choose your details: • Cemetery lot location • Casket type/Cremation urn type • Vault/Sectional crypt • Type of service: religious, military, and other • Your pallbearers • Your music selection • Your flowers • Readings at service and who will read them • Choose the charity, church, or organization you would like donations to be made to • Choose your funeral and visitation location
Now that you’ve figured out the details, it’s time to make sure they’re carried out. Follow up with a Funeral Professional to collect the most up to date funeral costs for peace of mind.
This Laker shooter gets ready to let the ball go during a game against Lloydminster.
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The Andrew School Junior High had a great season of volleyball this year. Congratulations. The girls won silver, and the boys placed 4th in the EIPS Small School Junior Volleyball. They both played against Lamont on November 24 in Lamont. The Lamont jr. girls won gold and the Lamont jr. boys won bronze. Coach Kalahya Sidor, Ashley Melnyk, Britt Mcammond, Katelyn Yaremie, Kaitlyn Yadlowski (back row) Leah Marie Melenka, Jayda Pickett, Katie White (middle) and Abi Marianicz (floor).
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Classifieds ________________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS ________________________ "Surviving the Holidays" Learning, care and encouragement for those who are grieving the loss of someone close to them. 7 pm, Tuesday, December 13 at Bardo Lutheran Church, 5609-48 St, Tofield. All are welcome. TM48-49c ________________________ COMING EVENTS EVENTS COMING ________________________ VIKING FARMERS MARKET Regular Christmas Market Thursday, Dec. 15 2 - 5 p.m. Hilda (The Pillow Nook), Old School Cheesery, and more. Coffee and goodies. Collecting for Christmas Hampers. Contact Evelyn 780-592-2431. tfn ________________________ LUTEFISK SUPPER at Golden Valley Lutheran Church Friday, Jan. 6th, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 – ADVANCE ONLY Contact Muriel at 336-2444 49-51c ________________________ COWBOY CHURCH at Viking Auction Market, Jct. of Hwy. 36 and 26. Fri., Dec. 30, at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Call Terry at 780-3763599 or 780-336-2224. CP49-50c ________________________ Bruce Agricultural Society Annual Meeting Sunday, December 18 at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. 49c ________________________ OILFIELD INSPECTOR Certification Preparation Courses. API 510, 570, 653, 1169. Now's the time to get certified so you are ready for when things turn around. Certified people get hired first. Visit www.brias.ca or call Dale Myggland at 780-842-6264, Wainwright. CP46-51p ________________________ Family Christmas Eve Service at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Viking. Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. 48-50p ________________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR ________________________ For Rent in Viking: 3 bedroom house; 2 bathrooms; washer/dryer; $650/month. Call (403) 461-4350. 31tfn ________________________
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________________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR ________________________ 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 ________________________ House for Rent 4522 54 Ave. Tofield. Incentives offered. Available now. Five Bedrooms 2 and 1/2 baths, fenced yard. Double car garage. No pets. Contact 780-662-2687 or 780-2893520 for details. TM41tfnp ________________________ Tofield - Spacious 2 bedroom apartment, balcony, in-suite laundry. Heat & water included $875/month. Also for rent a 1250 sq. ft. commercial space $1,100/ month. Call: 780-932-0041. TM39tfnp ________________________ Viking house for rent. $750 a month plus utilities and damage deposit. Available Nov. 1. No smoking, no pets. Call 780-385-6400 41tfnc ________________________ Adult building only. In Tofield. No pets, no smoking, 2 bedroom apartment with balcony. Water & Heat included. $650 per month, $650 damage deposit. Call: 780-662-2923. Available Now. TM49-50p ________________________ FOR RENT IN TOFIELD: 3 bedroom fourplex suite $900 per month. 2 bedroom house $700 per month. 3 bedroom main floor of house $850 per month. For details call 780-995-9339. TM47tfnc ________________________ 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 ________________________
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________________________ LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK ________________________ Short horned bulls for sale. Polled, semen tested, optimal birth weights. Delivery available. Call Shepalta Farm at 780-679-4719. CP15tfnc ________________________ REAL ESTATE ESTATE REAL ________________________ Restaurant for Sale. 9,000 sq ft building in Sedgewick plus 3 lots 25x100. Dinning room and lounge - 140 seats plus opportunity for additional living space. Call 780384-3600. Serious inquiries only! CP27tfnc ________________________ SERVICES SERVICES ________________________ Straight Line Fencing Custom Fencing - All types. We also remove old fencing. Clearing of bush. Also selling Liquid Feed. Mark Laskosky 780-990-7659. tfnc ________________________ 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 ________________________ PINOY’S CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES “For all your Cleaning Needs” Residential and Commercial 780-385-4154 Elizabeth F. Andersen Director/Owner SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 48tfnp ________________________ Ritchie’s Painting Co. Professional Interior/ Exterior Commercial & Residential Painting. Spray Painting & Cabinet Refinishing. www.ritchiespainting.ca. Call Jason in Viking, AB today for a future estimate - Cell: 780-254-0166 or Home: 780-254-0700. 35tfnc ________________________ Dean’s Plumbing. Viking Journeyman Plumber. Reasonable rates. No job too small. Dean Maxwell: 780-385-8084. We also do yardwork. 45tfnp ________________________ Massage and Reflexology 1 hour treatments. Call: Marge 780-662-3066. TM35tfnc ________________________
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16/60 Lamont bantams beat Stony Plain 11-1 on the road KERRY ANDERSON These are some of the results from the 16/60 Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the website, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries. Deadline is typically Sunday evenings, so if scores are not noted they may have been entered after this time. http://1660.ab.ca). Lamont Tier 5 Atoms (4-1-0) are scheduled to take on Camrose at Lamont Arena on Sunday. Lamont Tier 3 Pee Wees (3-3-1) were at Onoway on Saturday,
coming home with an exciting 8-7 victory. Onoway led 5-3 early in the middle frame, but Lamont came back to tie and eventually take the lead going into the third. Onoway tied the score at 7-7 but Dylan Onushko eventually got the game winner. Onushko had a threepoint game (2g 1a). Other scorers were; Hunter Neufeld (2g), Maisie Andruchow (2a), Matthew Enns (1g), Gage Ridsdale (1g), Frederick Farrell (1g), Kale Williams (1g), Blake Shaw (1a), and Konnor Kalbfleisch (1a). Matthew Enns went in goal for the
third frame and stopped 9 of 10 for the win. Lamont’s next game is scheduled for Friday at New Sarepta. On Sunday the team hosts Wabamun at Lamont Arena. Lamont Tier 3 Bantams (5-1-0) travelled to Stony Plain on Dec. 3 to deliver an 11-1 beating after the home team scored first in the game. Max Farrell (2g 1a) and Ethan Zago (1g 2a) had three-point games for Lamont. Other scorers were; Tom Hoculak (2g), Kalem Stuermer (2g), Connor Kardash (2g), Caleb Oshust (1g 1a), Seth Williams (1g),
Chris Couillard (1a), Cara Stuermer (1a), and Mason Able (1a). Markus Taylor stopped 19 of 20 in goal for the win. Lamont’s next game is on Friday when they are scheduled to host Tofield at Lamont Arena. On Sunday Lamont is scheduled to host Drayton Valley. Lamont Tier 3 Midgets (3-1-0) are scheduled to have played at Leduc Rec. Centre on Monday, followed by a home game on Saturday against Westlock.
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Andrew Seniors Lodge community engagement session Jan. 9 Michelle Pinon Editor
The evening of Monday, January 9 has been set aside for a Community Engagement Open House at the Andrew Senior Citizens Lodge. Village of Andrew Mayor Heather Tait confirmed the date and time of the event, that will go from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. that evening with the meal being provided by the Lamont County Housing Foundation, which is hosting the open house. The purpose of the open house is to discuss options for increasing the utilization of the Andrew Senior Citizens Lodge with residents of the village and surrounding area in order to increase the efficiency of the lodge, and ensure it remains a viable and sustainable operation over time. Consultants Dr. Dobbs and Gary Gordon will have a power point presentation to make, and there will be time for
open discussion following that. Tait went on to say that letters have already been sent to various groups and organizations in Andrew, and posters will also be made up and posted so that residents who live in and around Andrew will be aware of the open house. Back on November 16 members of the Lamont County Housing Foundation (LCHF) met with the consultants. Tait, who also serves as the village’s representative on the LCHF, said the meeting morphed into a positive brainstorming session that may offer several solutions to-wards a viable lodge. “We are looking forward to obtaining an outline as to its direction, hopefully early in the New Year. “Also, there will be further discussions midDecember regarding Andrew Lodge.” She went on to say, “The Lamont County Housing board members
have expressed several times, Andrew Lodge’s closure is not an option, there are ways to diversify while keeping in mind the need for sustainabili-
ty. More information shall be forthcoming in 2017. “As Mayor of Andrew, I shall continue to lobby and do all that can be
done to be the voice for our community and lodge.” Tait has participated in several information sessions regarding inclusion
recently, and said that is key to ensuring positive growth and unity within the community.
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The Andrew Senior Citizens Lodge held their annual Christmas Supper on December 3. Mayor Tait was on hand for the festivities along with the lodge residents and their families, volunteers and staff members.
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