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Covid restrictions begin to vanish, mayors look forward to life more resembling normal

BY JANA SEMENIUK Towns and Villages within Lamont County began lifting public health restrictions last week after a press conference Feb. 8 by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, where he announced changes to the COVID protocols which will eventually end the public health restrictions in three phases.

The first step is eliminating mandatory masking for children in schools starting Feb. 14 as well as ending the REP (Restrictions Exemption Program) in its entirety effective Feb. 8.

“We cannot remain at a heightened state of emergency forever, we have to begin to heal,” said Kenney. “The threat of COVID-19 to public health no longer outweighs the hugely damaging impact of health restrictions on our society, on people's mental health, their emotional wellbeing as well as our broader social health. So now is the time to begin learning to live with COVID.” Kenney went on to explain the implementation of phase two.

“If and only if we continue to see a downward trend in hospitalizations,

we will then proceed to phase two. Our a huge difference. It has saved many current target date for phase two is lives,” Kenney said. “The REP has March 1, at which point we plan to lift done its job and served its useful purmost remaining restrictions, including pose.”

Meanwhile, ending the indoor mask the REP meant town mandate, the buildings in requirement to work Bruderheim, includfrom home and ing the Karol remaining capacity Maschmeyer Arena, limits,” he said. are now open for all Kenney added that residents, vaccinatwhen it was safe to ed and unvaccinatdo so, with the focus ed, to watch their being on pressure in kids play hockey the hospital system, and to enjoy public stage three would skating. then be implementMayor Karl Hauch ed with all remainsaid the ending of ing public health restrictions is a posimeasures gone. tive step forward.

“We went from “Hearing that some about 75 percent of the mandates are vaccination rate to being rescinded is now 90 percent on sending a message first dose and we went from 68 per- Bruderheim resident Trevor Martin of hope to everyone cent to 87 percent on gives son Jace, 2, a skating lesson that the pandemic second dose cover- at the Karol Maschmeyer Arena has an end in sight which is definitely a age, which has made Feb. 13. Photo: Jana Semeniuk

positive,” he said by text message.

Lamont Mayor Kirk Perrin said that although he is looking forward to seeing more activity in his community, he remains cautious.

“The health and safety of our residents and guests remains a primary consideration,” he said by text message. “We look forward to welcoming residents and guests at community facilities.”

Andrew Mayor Barry Goertz offered his own opinion on the loosening of restrictions.

“I cannot be happier to hear of the news release allowing us to take off our masks,” he said by email. “I personally will be mask-free willing to breathe, smell and enjoy the beautiful country air!”

Chipman Mayor Morris Langevin was relieved there may be an end to the pandemic.

“As far as I’m concerned, they can lift all the restrictions because I think it’s run its course,” he said. “To me lift the restrictions and let it go. We’ve lived in this shell for two years and we are done.”

Bruderheim’s Maschmeyer picks up shutout win for Team Canada in Olympics Gold medal game today - Feb. 16

BY JOHN MATHER Bruderheim’s Emerance Maschmayer picked up her second win at the Olympics on Feb. 11.

Canada punched its ticket to the semi finals with an 11-0 thumping of Sweden in the quarter finals of women’s ice hockey.

Maschmayer, making her second start in the tournament, faced 11 shots on her way to her first shut out in the tournament.

Team Canada then booked its way to the gold medal game on Feb. 13 when the team defeated Switzerland by a 10-

3 margin in the semi final.

To date Canada is undefeated during the Olympic tournament having outscored their opponents by 54-8.

Team USA defeated Finland in the other semi final and will face Canada for the gold medal on Feb. 16 at 11 p.m.

The American team is the defending Olympic champions but Canada did defeat them 4-2 in preliminary round play in this tournament.

Finland will face off against Switzerland in the bronze medal game also on Wednesday.

Bruderheim’s Emerance Maschmeyer gets second win, a shutout.

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Unions fighting Premier but masks no longer mandatory in Alberta schools

BY JANA SEMENIUK While many parents and children are applauding the provincial government’s removal of mask mandates for students kindergarten through grade 12, not everyone is happy about it.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney made the announcement on Feb. 8 putting an end to mandatory masking of children in Alberta schools effective Feb. 14.

“Kids have been subjected to a heavy and I think unfair burden throughout the pandemic. COVID-19 poses a very low threat to the health of children, and it is no longer justifiable after two long years to continue to disrupt and restrict the normal lives of kids,” he said.

The Alberta Federation of Labour, Alberta’s largest labour organization, announced through a press release that it has teamed up with a group of families, who have disabled children, and filed a court injunction Feb. 13 to stop the removal of the provincewide mask mandate in Alberta schools.

“The decision by the government and the related order by Chief Medical Offer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw was premature, reckless and irresponsible,” said AFL president Gil McGowan in the release.

Alberta Teachers Association President Jason Schilling also released a statement Feb. 9 concerning the removal of the mask mandates.

“A return to a more normal school setting is something that everyone is hoping for. However, we do not want a hasty decision, only to take us a step backwards in a few weeks. We urge the government to take a more cautious approach regarding the safety protocols in schools,” he said. “Teachers, like most Albertans, are tired of the pandemic, but they are also worried about the speed at which the

government announced the removal of the one protection that was available to all students—masking.”

According to Global News, the application to stop the mask removal failed and was dismissed Feb. 14 by Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Grant Dunlop who said there was ‘no evidence of irreparable harm’.

Lawyers who represent the union and the parents said another request is being prepared.

Premier Jason Kenney responded to their defeat on his twitter account.

“We believe it’s time to let kids be kids. As of today, masks are no longer mandatory at school. The NDP Labour Federation went to court to force kids to wear masks indefinitely and lost,” he wrote.

Previously, school boards, including Elk Island Public Schools, went beyond provincial measures when they mandated masking for students from kindergarten to grade 12. At the time, the province mandated masking only for

grades four and up.

Education minister Adriana LaGrange sent a letter to school authorities, after Premier Kenney’s announcement, outlining the new regulations which does not allow for school boards to make their own rules.

“As of Feb. 14, the masking requirements will be removed and as such there will be no masking requirements for any students in schools or on school buses. School boards will not be empowered by provincial health order or recommendations from the CMOH to require ECS to grade 12 students to be masked to attend school in person or ride a bus,” she said.

Meanwhile, LamontLakeland Action4 Canada leader, Natasha Rumohr, said she was grateful the masks are finally removed.

“I have seen personal examples of trauma and dysfunction these masks have caused our youth,” she said. “I think enough damage has been done to these children.”

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Psalm 48:14 With her daughters by her side Grace was called home to be with her loving Lord and Saviour on January 29, 2022 at the age of 93 years.

She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her children: Sandra (Michael), Margaret (Jerry) her grandchildren: Cory,

Matthew, Wesley, Jesse, Miriam, and their families, her 7 great grandchildren, her sisters Tina, Nellie (Charlie) Emmy; her brother Neil (Ina); her in-laws, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Grace was predeceased by her devoted husband of 51 years Herman in 2004. Parents Arie & Sijtje DeBree; Infant brother Jan Dirk; brothers Bertus & Harry; sisters Sandra & Dorthy 5 Brother-in-laws; and still born great grandchild Isaac.

A private funeral service will be held on Saturday February 12 at 12:00 at Trinity Christian Reformed Church 13427-57 St. NW Edmonton, Alberta.

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Opinion Emergencies Act invocation an over-reaction

BY JOHN MATHER It is going to be very interesting how the Freedom Convoy’s protesting at various points across Canada, plays out. There are many messages we as a country and civilized society can take away from them.

The first is money talks. When it became quite clear that the blockade at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor was having a serious impact on Ontario’s auto industry and subsequently the auto sector in nearby Detroit, Michigan, police resources were quickly marshalled; Ontario declared a state of emergency, and by the end of the weekend the border was back open. The blockades only lasted about a week.

Yup... when the economic impact of shutting that border crossing became serious the blockade was removed and for the most part quite peacefully with minimal arrests or damage.

Meanwhile, in Ottawa the protest continues as our Prime Minister doesn’t want to ease pandemic mandates, even though public opinion polls favour the relaxation of mandates, and other countries are relaxing mandates and provinces are easing restrictions.

We can learn a lot about the hypocrisy of politicians.

On Thursday last week, Michigan governor Gretchen Witmer demanded Canadian officials do something to quickly resolve the situation. Now remember last fall she was threatening to shut down Line 5 which would have cut off the flow of oil and gas from Western Canada to Ontario.

Our very own Prime Minister ran away and hid when the Freedom Convoy first arrived in Ottawa in late January. He called the truckers the “fringe element” and other names. It was his Hillary Clinton “deplorables” moment. And that didn’t turn out too well for Hillary.

That helped unleash Donald Trump on the world.

Trudeau could have met with convoy organizers and probably reached a tentative deal, but no he stayed well away from the fray.

And then on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, the day we show love to one another he invokes the Emergencies Act. Why? Windsor has been cleared, Alberta at the border has seen arrests and that situation is resolving. Why enact the Act after most of the problems are solved?

CONTINUED

CONTINUED Because there are a few truckers still hanging out in Ottawa?

Ontario Premier Doug Ford supports this move. But he and Trudeau have been playing whack a mole with each other, shifting responsibility to solve the protests from one to the other, often tossing it back at municipal officials as well.

Quebec doesn’t want the Emergencies Act. They quietly and calmly eased the protests in Quebec City in one afternoon.

Now, Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi would probably welcome them.

He’s frustrated because police won’t move on those who have support the convoys with protests at the Legislature for the past three weekends. But then, making some noise for a few hours really doesn’t seem like a reason to panic.

It is a lack of good leadership on multiple levels.

Should the protestors go home?

Yes. They have made their point!

Are there some bad apples among these groups? Yes. Because all these protests left, right, religious or any

other types always come with some oddballs who don’t belong but are merely hanging out to try and stir up trouble.

But the ramifications of these protests will be case studied for years.

And how worried will officials be knowing that these protests can spring up in any city at any time and officials will be left scratching their heads and asking what do we do now?

But the government can now seize assets, bank accounts and vehicles if necessary without any other cause than “we think you’re illegally protesting and pose a threat to infrastructure.” No court of law involved. No finding of guilt first.

Now the feds say it’s temporary. But it’s temporary on their terms so who knows what that means.

So the government can now ruin livelihoods, take an individuals’ assets and seize bank accounts or trust funds on their whim. Because a person wants to protest what they feel is unjust.

Did we vote for this? I think not.

It seems to be what a lot of the fighting in the middle east and other world tinpot hotspots is all about.

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FROM WHERE I SIT: No Truer Wisdom

BY HAZEL ANAKA Isn’t it a bit amazing how a few days of warmer weather and some sustained sunshine can alter one’s mood?

Somehow everything seems a bit rosier, more hopeful when there’s sunlight streaming through the windows.

I’ve often said I can’t imagine living in grey, overcast places like Vancouver or London.

Maybe that’s why the former turn to pot and the latter are so dour… coping mechanism and sad result.

Of course, a bright sunny day doesn’t always equate to warmth. Both our front and back doors face south in this T-shaped design. Radiant heat from the dark steps and metal siding and door can make it seem balmy when you step out the door. In fact, I think there’s a tiny microclimate formed in this area.

A windrow of mature spruce trees on the north side of the yard help divert the coldest winds.

Some days all those fac-

tors combine to buffer the harsh reality of a biting wind and bracing temperatures… until you get out in the open. Uh oh, surprise, surprise.

It's no secret that this winter’s temperature extremes and freezethaw cycles are hard on people, equipment, and road infrastructure. You don’t need me to tell you how treacherous roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and highways have been. You may have the cast, chiropractor appointments, or the colourful bruises as proof that a falling body is no match for concrete.

I bit the dust the other day in Lamont. I’d traversed a sloped parking lot turned skating rink earlier in the day, albeit when a gentleman offered me his arm for stability. He was either going to keep me upright and safe or I was going to take him down too.

My lined ankle-high Merrell’s have great tread on them--the footwear equivalent of snow tires, not the fashionable all season tires some use. Somewhere, still in its package are the cramp-ons for ice that Hilary gave us a few years ago. They’d be the equivalent of studded tires or chaining up for mountainous roads.

They’re sharp gizmos that you attach to your

footwear. I presume you remove them when entering a store or business place.

Anyway, I fell outside a restaurant just a step or so away from the safety of my car door. As you probably know, these things happen so fast, you’re not sure exactly what happened. The first thought is one of embarrassment and the desire to get up as fast as humanly possible while praying no one has seen anything. The second thought was thank goodness I didn’t spill the contents of my doggie bag! Not really. The real second thought was relief that I could get up unassisted and that nothing appeared broken.

And that my clothes weren’t soaked or soiled.

I expected to be bruised the next day but wasn’t.

Initially, I thought I’d sprained my right knee and ankle because that’s what hurt most. Frankly, my right knee has been through enough in the last several years. I wasn’t wearing gloves so it felt like road rash on the heel of my hand but again nothing showed. I consider myself lucky in having dodged a bullet. Nothing requiring an emergency room visit or months of therapy. Falls are especially dangerous for anyone with osteoporosis or

Minor Hockey

Three hat tricks in one game for Lamont U15 skaters KERRY ANDERSON These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently.

(Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries).

Bruderheim U11 lost two high scoring games recently. On Feb. 5 at Vegreville, Bruderheim dropped a 9-4 contest.

Declan Morgan (2g), Sawyer Hanson and Jace Zanatta scored for Bruderheim. On Feb. 6 at Lamont, Thorhild beat Bruderheim 11-7 despite Declan Morgan scoring five goals. Keegan Ellis and Madden Cossey also scored. Assists went to;

Tyson Jonker, Austin Klita and Jace Zanatta.

Lamont U15 (12-3-1) won an 11-2 game against Onoway at Bruderheim Arena on Feb. 6 with Kayden Winslow (3g 1a), Kyran Belcourt and Andrew Svitich all getting hat tricks. Other scorers were; William Furey (1g 2a), Camryn Fossum (3a), Rowan Young (1g 1a), Xavier Storr (1a), Cameron Olechow (1a), Livia Grob (1a), Ashton Strickland (1a), and Alexis Lewis (1a). Sandy McDonald made 41 saves for the win in goal.

On Sunday, Lamont dropped a 6-4 game at Pembina. Lamont scored a powerplay goal six

minutes into the third to get the score to within one but Pembina put the game away with a short handed goal with 24 seconds left. Rowan Young had a hat trick. Reid Chudyk also scored, while Kyran Belcourt picked up two assists.

Mundare hosted a 2-2 tie between the Eagles and Riggers (2012) on Saturday in Super League play.

Ryan Carstairs got an assist in his Fort Sask.

Rangers U13 AA 8-6 win on Sunday.

Brandon Kowal picked up a goal in his Fort Sask.

Rangers U18 AAA 5-3 win over Athletics on Sunday.

who is osteopenic… likely virtually everyone older than thirty, when bones first begin thinning. We know that falls, whether on ice or tripping over a scatter rug in the house, sometimes result in a broken hip which often proves fatal in the frail elderly. I sincerely hope both you and I get through the rest of this winter without serious injury.

Homeopaths believe that everything that happened to us since birth is still manifesting in our body decades later. So, the bronchitis you had as a baby, the greenstick

break in your tiny forearm, the measles, the gall bladder surgery, the cancer are all still in there in some form or other. I do know that I’ve had ‘phantom’ pain on the anniversary of past surgeries. For a few years after my rotator cuff surgery, I’d get inexplicable shoulder pain in November. Then I’d remember that it was the day of my operation. The pain was real and I had no other plausible explanation.

Frankly, I don’t care if medical science believes me or not… it wouldn’t be the first time they

pooh-poohed a thought, a condition, a home remedy, or a patient because it didn’t fit neatly into their narrow definitions.

You only need think about the first patients with (what was later named) fibromyalgia or post-partum depression or COVID long haulers.

They were written off as malingerers or psychosomatic. Talk about adding insult to injury. Not being believed or taken seriously is very damaging.

All of that to say stay safe out there and trust what your body is telling you. There’s no truer wisdom, from where I sit.

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Liberals offer no Valentines for Canadians, claims Stubbs

BY JOHN MATHER Heavy handed tactics

by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau aided by his friends in the NDP have infuriated Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs.

Stubbs said on Feb. 14, the Liberal government was provided an opportunity to stop dividing Canadians by supporting a motion made by the Conservatives to give a clear plan to end federal mandates and restrictions.

“It’s so disappointing

that the Liberal government propped up by the NDP and the Green Party defeated this very responsible motion earlier today,” she said.

The motion was defeated 185 to 151. The Bloc Quebecois joined the Conservatives in supporting the motion.

“Many other developed countries, with lower vaccination rates than Canada, have either remove restrictions completely, or are in the process of eliminating

them.

“Chief Medical Officers in provinces across Canada are urging the same,” she added.

“The Liberals should follow the science, stop demonizing and fear mongering, and give Canadians a plan to remove the mandates, protect the vulnerable and get back to normal.”

She added she was taken aback by the Trudeau government’s decision to implement the Emergencies Act,

Feb. 14, saying it was a serious blow to individual liberties.

“At least four provinces have publicly opposed it today,” she said. “It is incomprehensible that the federal government is ignoring these provincial governments and appear to be prepared to impose it anyway.

“Conservatives will assess all aspects and impacts of the Liberal’s announcement, and prepare to debate in

Parliament in coming days. Today is more evidence that the Prime Minister never misses an opportunity to inflame or exacerbate tensions for his political purposes.”

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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Centenarians to be permanently honoured in Lamont

BY JANA SEMENIUK The Town of Lamont wants to wish their centenarian residents a happy birthday and recognize them permanently.

A motion carried at the Feb. 8 Lamont Town Council meeting declared that all residents turning 100 years of age will be honoured with a tree planted in their name as well as a commemorative leaf placed on the recognition tree that’s painted on the pavilion in Hillside Park.

“The Town of Lamont has the very fortunate opportunity in 2022 to recognize several individuals that will be turning the young age of 100,” said Chief Administrative Officer Rick Bastow. “We estimate that there might be as many as six persons in Lamont, that could reach the age of 100. We currently have three potentially four confirmed, but we are looking to verify.”

Bastow said families will pick one tree, out of three, that will be planted in their centenarian family members’ name.

In addition, Bastow said the offer will extend to people past the age of 100 as well as residents who may have moved.

“While the focus will be on individuals turning 100 In the year 2022, this by no means precludes individuals who have previously turned 100. We're asking the public, friends and family or the individual to contact us so we can include them,” he said.

“In the event that there's an individual in the county who might also be turning 100 years of age, or alternatively, someone who's a lifelong resident of the county, but now resides out of town, it’s the intention of administration to work with the public as much as possible.”

Councillor Linda Seiker wholeheartedly

agreed with the proposal.

“I fully support this project. I think it's a respectful, long lasting and visible way to honour our residents that have turned 100,” she said.

Bastow included that the cost to plant the tree and place the commemorative leaf will cost the Town approximately $221 for each resident. In addition, due to possible challenges with planting trees in winter weather, Batow suggested the inductions occur at Lamont’s annual Picnic in the Park event.

“It is a significant accomplishment for anyone to achieve the age of 100. I think it speaks volumes about the health and vitality of Lamont, that we could have so many people in the same year achieving such a considerable number,” Bastow said.

The motion was passed unanimously.

The Recognition Tree is painted on the pavilion in Hillside Park where a commemorative leaf, in addition to a tree planted in the park, will be placed honouring the 100th birthday of Lamont and County residents. Photo: Town of Lamont

On behalf of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, we wish to extend a warm and heart-felt thanks to you, the health professionals in rural communities who participate in the lives of our medical learners.

Despite complex healthcare issues in rural and regional Albertan communities, your teams continue to rise to the challenge of medical education, supporting your communities and looking toward the future.

Your dedication to our students is integral to the development of a health professions workforce able to respond to the needs of your communities.

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Icy road collision puts Bruderheim business person in hospital

BY JANA SEMENIUK Bruderheim business owner Ben Moth, of BM Services, suffered a devastating blow when he lost his skid steer, truck and trailer in a vehicle accident on Feb. 8, three days after seeing his dream of a snowmobile jump customer appreciation day come true. (See Feb 9 edition of The Lamont Leader) “It was an extremely bad collision that was beyond violent,” he said.

“I’m lucky to be alive.”

Moth was travelling east on an icy Township Road 544 at 9:30 a.m.

“I was slowing down as best as I could, but it was very icy that morning,” he said.

Moth slid into the intersection where another truck was travelling south on Range Road 192 and crashed into him.

“I had my seatbelt on, but the force of the impact was bad. It shattered the windows and the roof caved in. I was still in the truck which landed in the ditch,” he said.

An ambulance, fire truck and police were soon on the scene and Moth was whisked away to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton.

While the driver of the

other truck had no injuries, Moth was not as lucky.

“I have severe whiplash, severe concussion, neck injuries, torn groin muscles, and I’m on crutches,” he said during a phone interview. Moth was uncertain when he could return to work.

Meanwhile, Moth said his vehicles were beyond repair and he is still waiting to hear from his insurance company.

“I won’t find out until later this week what will happen with insurance.

The skid steer is written off as well as the truck and trailer. I’m out around $18,000,” he said.

A friend of Moth’s wanted to help him out by setting up a GoFundMe page, unaware of the recent controversy with an Ottawa trucking convoy earlier this month whose crowdfunding, which totaled more than $10 million, was shut down when GoFundMe suspected them of terrorism. The money was returned to the donors, but GoFundMe has suffered in the court of public opinion ever since.

“My friend was getting harassed and threatened so much she took down the page,” said Moth.

“We were unaware of

The scene on Range Road 192 and Township Road 544 where, on Feb. 8, Ben Moth of BM Services, lost his truck, trailer, and skid steer, in a collision with another truck on the icy roads. Photo: Maxx Gratton what happened with GoFundMe and the truckers, and it was taken down as soon as we knew. We didn’t want to support GoFundMe once we knew what happened.”

Meanwhile, Moth said he is thankful for the support he’s received and is looking forward to healing and getting back to work.

“I’m wanting to thank everyone for their support with the troubled times we have been going through with our collision and loss of equipment,” he said.

“We look forward to many great years to come after this is all over.”

Police were unavailable for comment.

Council modifies landowner’s bill for ditch remediation

BY JOHN MATHER When Lamont County residents Joan and Julien Lopushinsky came before Lamont County Council Jan. 11, they argued that a bill from the County for repairs to a ditch in front of their property for $10,580.31 was unfair.

Council at that time, following the delegation’s presentation asked administration to prepare a report and bring it back to council.

On Feb. 8, Public Works Director Andrew Phillips updated council.

The recommendation he brought back was to have the ratepayer still pay the full amount of the bill for the ditching work that had to be done to remediate the ditch in

front of the Lopushinsky’s property.

Councillor Neil Woitas said the County had spent hours and hours putting in black dirt and then added coconut matting at the location.

“You put that where there’s moving water and there is no water moving then that’s a problem,” he said.

He said they spent extra days at the site when the County staff encountered problems from attaching a head to a packer and using sod and black dirt when clay should have been used.

“They spent too much time on this project,” he said.

Woitas said there were no culverts crossing Range Road 201, but a

drainage map showed where two culverts should go.

“It looks like there’s a tributary that goes across 201,” said Reeve David Diduck.

Woitas replied he didn’t recall any culverts at the site.

“If there were culverts they may have been wooden ones buried a long time ago,” he said.

“They repaired the road back in the ’70s and I haven’t seen water crossing the road since then.”

County staff said one of the proposals under the County’s new master drainage plan was to have a culvert placed across the road where it would access the tributary.

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MP Stubbs argues for Feds to do further study on fertilizer reduction plan

BY JOHN MATHER The Federal government’s fertilizer reduction program will hurt farmers and Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs is prepared to fight for area farmers against it.

The government under Canada’s “A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy,” envisions a 30 per cent absolute emissions reduction target for onfarm fertilizer use by 2030.

The president of Fertilizer Canada, Karen

Proud, said the government never consulted with the provinces, farmers or any other stakeholders on the feasibility of the target.

“This study shows that we need to work together to find practical and pragmatic solutions for emissions reductions, without causing economic devastation to our agricultural sector,” added Proud.

The matter came up in question period in the House of Commons on Feb. 10 with Stubbs lam-

basting the Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau.

Bibeau stated she had been in touch with farmers from across the country.

“Farmers care for the land, farmers care for the water and they care for a sustainable environment,” Bibeau stated.

Stubbs followed up by saying she had asked for numbers to prove the targets were on the right track, but found out the Liberals had none.

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the brutal numbers and they are $10.4 billion in losses for canola, corn, canola and spring wheat alone.”

“Can the minister tell me why she is stopping crop growth and preventing farmers from putting food on our tables?”

Bibeau said farmers know they are stewards of the land and they are very concerned about climate change.

Two charged after police search Lamont County property

BY JOHN MATHER Vegreville RCMP completed multiple search warrants on a property in Lamont County on Jan. 26.

As a result RCMP seized and recovered a stolen flat deck trailer, a stolen firearm, ammunition, and a quantity of suspected cocaine.

Garrett Lee Sugg , 29, and Cherokee Dawn McKay, 28, both from Lamont County, are charged with: possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking; possession of

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St. Michael Ag. Society hopes to rebound following two pandemic years

BY JOHN MATHER A small crowd of about 27 people came out to the first in person St. Michael Agricultural Society annual general meeting in the past two years.

Covid-19 restrictions had forced the Society to hold virtual meetings during the pandemic period.

In his opening presidential comments, Chris Klita said, “Two years of Covid and two years of inactivity in this hall has made us restless and older.”

“My hope from now on is as everything opens we can get back on track to do what’s deemed as normal for us.”

Tom Adamyk chaired the meeting.

Royanne Hewko phoned in from Arizona to provide the financials for the organization.

“Revenue fell from more than $79,000 in 2020 to just over $35,000

in 2021,” she reported.

“Our revenue was down significantly because we didn’t operate as much as we normally do.”

She added both catering and grant revenues for the organizations had slipped in 2021 due to the pandemic.

She added expenditures were down to $46,000 from $92,000 in 2020.

“We didn’t have catering costs, or any kitchen or bar supplies, so both revenues and expenses went down.”

She stated that the organization also had to revise some bylaws in the past years to confirm with Alberta Agriculture best practices.

“The biggest change was we are no loner allowed to use the words minimum or maximum,” she said. This resulted in the society having to set a fixed number of directors, which was set at 12.

“We have to be thankful as an ag. society that we are in a good financial position,” said Klita, following the financial report presentation.

“Some society’s across the province didn’t make it and have folded.

“Looking forward it is time to restart our activities and come up with fundraisers that unite our community. We have to invite our neighbours new and old to join in.”

During 2021 the kitchen received a total scrub down and replaced a cooler.

Unfortunately much of the stored food had to be thrown away because there were no activities going on. It was suggested going forward kitchen staff lean more towards buying what they need per event.

Mae Adamyk updated the audience on its events calendar.

“With the Covid restrictions starting our

County ditch

told council they could revisit their motion from the fall where the full cost of remediation was to be borne by the ratepayer and possibly reduce that bill.

“That is not the recommendation staff is making, but it is a direction council could move in,” he said.

“If that’s the direction council chooses to go then I would have no objection,” said Diduck.

“But we do have to maintain the message that it’s not acceptable for ratepayers to conduct work in our right of ways.”

He further said staff would have to be very clear with the ratepayers what the costs to him would be prior to the work being done in the future.

Woitas kept arguing on behalf of the ratepayers who live in Division Five.

“There was a lot of time spent there which shouldn’t have been charged back to the ratepayer,” he said.

Administrative staff said issues with equipment at the site did lead to a reduced amount on the bill to the ratepayers.

Councillor Aaron Wick said he could understand the frustration the ratepayer had, and won-

dered if the County had done all it could in the way of due diligence to make sure they hadn’t let the infrastructure lapse.

Reeve Diduck stated there was no doubt the ratepayer had contravened the County bylaw by doing earthwork in the ditch.

Phillips said back in the fall when council had made the original motion to charge the full amount to the ratepayer, they also had the option to only charge half, but had rejected that at the time.

“On October 12, council did have the option to split the cost between the ratepayer and the County.”

Councillor Daniel Warawa said to get the matter dealt with council should split the bill 5050.

Woitas agreed that would be fair and it was in the same ballpark as what the landowner’s contractor would have charged them to remediate the ditch.

Anaka agreed he could live with the 50-50 split.

Warawa made the motion to receive the updated staff report as information and charge the landowner 50 per cent of the cost.

Council carried the motion.

Continued from Page 10 “... A culvert could cross the road further south of the Lopushinsky’s property where the residents said the water was killing off trees they had planted.

This they had said during their January presentation was one of the reasons they dug out the ditch on the right of way, because they hadn’t received any action from the County despite asking for help.

County staff said the residents understood the County would be remediating the site in the fall of 2020, but at the time no costs were discussed.

Phillips said the ratepayer knew they were in contravention of the bylaw against doing repairs or working in a County right of way and the County can’t allow any precedent to be set in this way.

Woitas argued the resident had spent $6,000 to dig it up, and if they could have used their existing contractor to remediate the site it would have cost them an additional $3,000.”

Chief Administrative Officer Peter Tarnawsky

events from October 2018 to 2019 the hall was booked almost everyday … 365 days. We were either preparing, celebrating or cleaning up.

Last year that schedule drastically diminished.”

There were 339 volunteers hours in the past years as volunteers continued to maintain and upgrade the halls.

She said they had a strong volunteers base and things were looking up for the new year.

Haying in the 30s, Moms and Tots programming, seniors programming, 4-H public speaking in March, Knights of Columbus pasta supper, outside bookings including at least one wedding are all planned for this year.

Bernie Florkow said Haying in the 30s was scheduled for April and he was hoping to see Octoberfest held in the fall.

The society is planning to upgrade the parking lot in the spring, but Tom Adamyk said the hall heating costs had jumped immensely since the start of the year.

Candace Bryks stated the heating for the hall in January had jumped from $406 to $1,335 with $260 of that cost in carbon tax.

Some plumbing upgrades and painting were also done during the year.

A new board of direc-

tors was elected for 2022/23 and they are: Mae Adamyk, Tom Adamyk, Candace Bryks, Shelly Andruchow, Barnard Florkow, Royanne Hewko, Chris Klita, Ed Stelmach, Brent Widmer, Rita Diduck, Ken Pilip, and Grant Okurley.

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Coyotes – Livestock Protection on Predators such as coyotes are prevalent in Lamont County and are part of the natural landscape. Animal losses are generally low across the province, but typically individual producers may have significant losses in any given year. Coyotes can be resident or transient, even though they are a territorial species, though other scavenger species and birds may be a sign of coyote presence. Managing predation is the best way to protect flocks, as there is no single tool or preventative measure that is effective for all flocks and all predators—fences (including electric) may protect pastured animals or birthing yards, and can offer some protection to farmed animals.

It is important producers practice good husbandry practices. If you are lambing or calving, do so in well lit areas and very lighted premises. Please remove all after birth materials—as theses invite predation into the yards.

Under the Pest and Nuisance Act, landowners/producers are responsible for dealing with these pests. Hunting is allowed on privately-owned property (with permission of the landowner). Predation should still be reported to the municipality.

Contact Lamont County Agricultural Services at 780-895-2585 for more information about control options.

County of Lamont Foodbank The County of Lamont Food Bank hands out hampers on Thursday mornings by appointment only; if you require a hamper, please call 780-619-6955 to book. The food bank can always use donations! It accepts money as well as non-perishable foods—pasta, canned tomatoes, beans in sauce, juice boxes, canned soup, cereal and canned fish & meat. There are drop-off bins at Andrew Foods, Chipman Post Office, Lamont Alliance Church, Lamont ATB, Lamont Foods, Lamont County administration, Bruderheim Family Mart, Bruderheim Community Church, Town of Bruderheim Office & Town of Mundare Office, or phone 780-619-6955, email CountyLamontFoodBank@gmail.com, or check the food bank’s website CountyLamontFoodBank.com or on Facebook.

Flaring – Did You Know?

When waste gas is ignited as a controlled burn in many oil operations and activities, this is called flaring. In fact, you may have noticed major flaring at sites near Fort Saskatchewan in the past few months. The practice is also used in many drilling and well locations across Lamont County, and is generally safer than venting gases into the atmosphere directly—including managing odours and airborne gas safety.

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Wild Boar – An Invasive Species

The next Regular Council Meeting and Boars can be farmed in Alberta as livestock, but are Committee of the Whole Meeting is on not native to the province. When not being raised on Tuesday, February 22, starting at 9 a.m. a farm, these wild animals are “at large” and considered an invasive species. They are declared a The public is welcome to attend at the pest under the Pest Control Act (a bylaw outlining Lamont County Administration Building how the County deals with this pest is planned for or virtually through Microsoft Teams. presentation to Agricultural Service Board in March).

COVID protocols and requirements are in place.

Wild boars can damage property, crops, pastures and A benign burn of by-product material is typically the environment, as well as be a danger to people Please note: for health and safety converted to carbon dioxide and water vapour and and animals (sharp tusks), harass livestock, spread precautions, it is recommended to prevents pressure build-up through combustion. disease, and destroy habitats; they are an omnivore attend the February 22 meeting virtually that eats almost any organic matter—including other While it may seem to be abnormal and damaging to the using the Teams invitation (accessible animals. via the Lamont County website). environment, flaring is actually a responsible and efficient way to dispose of waste gases. The controlled Signs to watch for: If you would like to present or speak at • Tracks in the snow or mud; burn needs to follow Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) requirements and regulations to protect the public, the a meeting, please contact Legislative • Signs of digging or rolling around; Services. environment and for conservation. It is directed and • Boars eating livestock feed; and • Boar droppings. managed by the AER to ensure safety and The meeting agenda, previous meeting environmental protection—and more specifically, minutes, and a link to Microsoft Teams If you see a wild boar at-large call 310-FARM (3276) Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives and Guidelines— or email af.wildboar@gov.ab.ca note the location and so you can attend virtually is found at: among the most stringent levels of safety and safely provide any photos of damage caused by wild www.lamontcounty.ca/governance/ environmental protection. To ensure compliance, boar or the animals themselves. Provincial agendas-minutes. companies must apply for flaring license before a burn government staff will collect the information and can commence, and sites are reviewed for compliance. work with the landowner and the municipality to help find a solution (hunting is not a solution).

Contact Lamont County Agricultural Services at 780-895-2585 for more information.