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Family Day fun in Lamont County Photos by John Mather and Jana Semeniuk
One volunteer at Chipman’s Family Day brought out his quad with a sled attached so kids could have some free rides around the Agricultural Grounds. This was one of the more popular events during the busy day.
Mugsy the juggling magician had children clamoring for a birds-eye view of his juggling talents at Bruderheim's family day event.
Cooks of all ages came out to Mundare’s Victory Park on Family Day, Feb. 19, to try their hand at roasting wieners for hot dogs over an open flame. After enjoying the lunch washed down with hot chocolate, they could then go snowshoeing across the nearby fields.
He didn’t snowshoe or eat any hot dogs but even man’s best friend was a welcome guest at the snowshoeing event at Mundare’s Victory Park on Family Day, Feb. 19.
A large crowd of kids, parents and grandparents came out to celebrate Family Day together in Chipman, Feb. 19. Two firepits were enough for the crowd to cook hot dogs and smokies with hot chocolate. Then it was off to skate or slide down the toboggan hill.
Bruderheim Deputy Mayor Wayne Olechow dressed as a clown to help out at the Carnival-themed family day event at the Bruderheim hall on Feb. 19.
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The Moscow Community Centre A Jewel in the Southeast Corner of County of Lamont tion. This monument is “one of its A story needs to be told regarding a kind”. Preparatory work for this cen“JEWEL”, the Moscow Community tennial was overwhelming. While being Centre located in the furthest southeast involved on numerous tasks for this celcorner in the County of Lamont. The ebration, my prime responsibility was usages of this Centre are many. for the design and erection of the monThis Centre at the current site(s) over ument. Many hours were spent the years has developed and comprised researching especially being a visionary of four significant components, which type of person. My research culminated collectively create “a go to” place for into a sketched design which I develvarious needs and activities. oped. The sketches were to commemoThe initial component was the school rate the initial settlers by identifying the which opened in 1905 in the Moscow homestead lands where each and every Settlement District which was located a Homesteader lived. The Moscow mile west from today’s Centre. Settlement District comprised of a physIn 1938, the Lamont School Division No Moscow Community Centre …Centennial Heritage Monument ical size of 8 miles by 8 miles. To a scale 18 was established and Moscow school a vertical standing plate precisely indiwas included in Subdivision No 5. For cates where that particular the next 50 years Moscow School No Homesteader complied with the home1435 provided a comprehensive effectustead requirements and became a setal education. tled owner of that particular homestead The Moscow school site contained a land. We live next door to the Centre; Teacherage to house two teachers sepacurrently there are occasions when rately and a barn. A memory of mine young people stop by to obtain assiswhich is impossible to erase was my tance in determining the location of the first day at Moscow school. I practically land where their great or great great lived much of my time with my grandgrandparents lived. It is gratifying to parents since the farm was in a transiprovide this assistance. tional process with my parents transiAlso, the sketches indicated the recognitioning into ownership while the grandtion of parents were retiring and preparing to • the listing of all students move to Mundare. I became fluent in who attended Moscow school during Ukrainian language along with very litthe school’s life of 50 years as well the tle English. On that first day attendBBQ at the Park teachers and board members. The ing school I received a strapping from my teacher Ms Bessie Tomashewski (Ukrainian) for ity to be sought after as a component of the Moscow school was closed in 1955 and students bused to Mundare. speaking in Ukrainian as I was attempting to devel- Community Centre. Another significant component of the Moscow • the listing the names of all Moscow Hall op friends. The next component was the community hall Community Centre is the Park. Seven acres was pur- board members in the span of 100 years • a rough idea on the landscape in the monuwhich the initial intent began by Ukrainian- chased in 1949 across the road from the hall. Canadian citizens who organized the “Cultural and Eventually after a number of years clearing the bush, ment area • the listing of the Centennial- Heritage comEducational Society” in the name of M. cleaning the land and grass seeding it made way for building a ball diamond and picnic area. For the next mittee, the designers and builders, contributors and Drahomanow which began in 1918. These discussions and meetings took place at the Moscow School many years it operated as such being a popular loca- other notables Upon receiving support from three visionary Teacherage and eventually the idea of building a tion for local ball players as well as constant tournaments. A milestone occurred during the late Premier allies, (the late Ralph Gorrie, Peter Budinski & “National Hall” grew and gained momentum. The stumbling block was money but visionary thinking Lougheed era in the 70’s when the PC Government Leonard Komarnisky) architect friend Daryl regarding fund raising rose where plays and con- birthed monetary grants to municipalities. Quoting Procinsky produced a design from my sketches certs were organized for the next several years the former Minister Hon. Gary Mar who stated…” which led into the development of construction this grant will help to operate the facilities and pro- drawings. These drawings facilitated both the conwhich were held at the school. In three short years land was purchased and the grams that enrich our quality of life and help to crete and precast contractors as well as local memhall built which opened in July 1921. Moscow Hall in ensure the long-term operating viability of this proj- bers to construct the monument. With the size of the size of 46’x28’ became a reality, proudly appreciated ect”. I credit the late MLA John Batiuk along with his monument, the base had to be stable, especially to by the local community, a place for dances, wed- visionary mind, who initiated the ground work prevent heaving due to frost conditions became my dings, showers, parties, plays and everything else. It with the caucus that active rural communities in concern. To ensure its stability deep concrete piles was the first rural hall built in the area. Moscow Hall Alberta should be supported via grants to assist rep- were required. Not being a structural expert but became a centre of activity for the community as utable communities to thrive and stay alive. MLA mechanical, my friend Gino Ferri designed the pile John on several occasions invited me for input on his system to prevent the base from heaving. Another well as for Moscow School to hold their concerts. Throughout the years, the hall was transformed presentation intent to caucus and it was gratifying friend, architect Patrick Butler, provided the landvia renovations becoming a second to none rural when caucus supported his proposal. With this sup- scape design. He was a principal in the firm who facility for numerous functions and activities. Gone port, the Park was redesigned where the ball dia- designed the landscaping for the Mundare Main is the basement kitchen, a kitchen with a few narrow mond was relocated and rebuilt with sitting bleach- Street. As of today, while the three primary components windows. A kitchen where a bunch of us (kids) dur- ers, a kitchenette along with washrooms built, a gazebo built, parking spaces for RVs and redoing are prominent, however, not having a physical presing someone’s wedding celebration crawled through this narrow window opening and dished out deli- grass grounds. Once the various Park projects ence of the Moscow school on the Moscow cious pies to the waiting arms of others; however, became completed this component of the Moscow Community Centre site has been bothersome to me. the consequences were not pleasant. Today the hall Community Centre made a significant attraction In furthering this issue, fortunately, the elementary is equipped with a new modern kitchen on ground impact to this Centre and captured the needs of school wing still existed at a farm approximately 7 miles from the current Centre. Initiating the effort level serving the near and far celebrations and those close and far. The forth significant component is the Centennial for approximately two years prior to Covid to find needs. The visionary and creativeness along with CONTINUED “fire in the belly” of past leaders propelled this facil- Monument, commemorating a Centennial recogni-
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 3 Sponsored
“(Lamont County) denial of the $8000.00 grant is merely a “spit in the spittoon” when one does a look-see to the wastage of ratepayers’ tax dollars” - John W. Chomiak the former late MLA John Batiuk initiatCONTINUED ed this grant of $8000.00 to be provided an economic methodology to relocate dedicated to the upkeep of the Park. this former Moscow elementary school This centre was invested in heavily However, the divisive County wing to the Centre site and have it rehaover the many years by sweat equiCouncillors in a vote terminated the bilitated to a viable historic building grant, claiming the county spending has was challenging. Countless hours were ty. Hats must be tipped to past to be tightened. The current Councillors spent investigating various sources of deceased people and current in totally discounted the Jewel..Gem potential grants. I met with a number of which exists in the county which should grant bureaucrats in their various offices recognition to their dedication in the have the respect and support of specifiand as well some travelled to meet with building of the facilities, to the cally the Councillors and senior adminme at the farm site where this early istrative staff. school wing was located. After all of this maintenance, to the caring and to This denial of the $8000.00 grant is effort, to relocate this building with no merely a “spit in the spittoon” when grant support would have to be borne the voluntary hours... one does a look see to the wastage of by the Moscow Centre which I refused -John W. Chomiak ratepayers’ tax dollars. The scenario is to request since the moving costs would that these Divisive Councillors and senbe beyond financial capability. I then ior administrators can waste ratepayers turned into an alternative way to have tax dollars at a blink of an eye while volthe school somewhat in a physical state unteers like those at the Moscow Centre represented at the Moscow Community dedicate volunteer time and travel on Centre. The alternative way was to their own cost to ensure that the “doors build a model, retract significant comstay open”. In making the comment ponents from the existing classroom and regarding travel, having spent 56 years dedicate the southeast corner in the hall of my life in consulting engineering to replicate to some extent the classroom business culminating the last 30 years as along with the model placed there. My the CEO, we had employees traveling frustration with the various bureaucrats from distances. A number lived in and the go forward thinking was complaces like Mornville or Stony Plain or municated with the late Peter Budinski. Wetaskwin or Mundare or Lamont and Peter responded by text on November they were not paid for travel distances 11, 2019 and quoting his text ….”also nor time; however, I understand a senunderstand we gave the OK for you to ior administrator is paid to travel from proceed and whatever had to be done Sherwood Park to Lamont daily. If a was to be at your discretion, so carry Moscow School model….1905 - 1955 ratepayer dug deeply into the operation on”. Subsequently, former President Len and management ways, which I feel are Babin followed and supported the condated with careless and mindless tinuation of this directive. expenditures, we’d probably would The “go forward thinking” project receive a tax reduction. Probably, to began along with architect Daryl erase the stigma of questionable manProcinsky studying all the information agement by both, the elected members pertaining to rural schools including and senior managers is to hire a reppartial available information at Alberta utable auditor to conduct a “look-see”. Archives on Moscow school along with Unfortunately, faith of current photos of the existing elementary wing, Councillors is evaporating and a decline a model to scale was built. The model such as stated would be easier to accept currently is displayed in the hall resting with respected non decisive on a special table which President Jim Councillors. Every dollar counts and Zuk enthusiastically purchased. the Councillor’s decline places a further Since the 1905 elementary school hardship. Knowing the breed of the past wing was located on land purchased by and previous Moscow board members Ducks Unlimited I negotiated at that Luncheon gathering at Moscow Hall they will continue to establish ways to time at no cost to have the building become property of the Centre but it had to be relo- pod, they feed off one another. This Centre led by ensure that the publics from near and far continue to cated. As stated earlier for economic reasons it could dedicated board members, is not only popular but it be attracted to the Moscow Community Centre. The not be moved; however, significant components of attracts revenue generating clientele. In spite of a sweat equity invested by humongous number of the elementary wing were removed and currently hard working board, to keep the “doors open” it locals past and present is absolutely outstanding. are stored at Centre site. This “fire in the belly” activ- requires that various types of “grants” continue to Even some that were employed elsewhere found ity by Jim Zuk demonstrated a positive attitude in flow in. Today a harmonious relationship exists with time to volunteer. In my case being over whelmed in replicating to some extent the Moscow elementary the merchants of Vegreville whereby some rent for my consulting engineering business, my sweat equiclassroom in the southeast corner of the hall. This their special needs. This prompted Councillor Tina ty is small in comparison however, for about 20 process became stalled due to Covid and it is a must Warawa and quoting a few excerpts such as..”well years I ensured that our staff and client BBQs were that Jim replenishes his “fire in the belly” now and the Moscow Centre are amazing facilities….people to held at the Park, and cash flow was funnelled to completes this piece of the project which was and is are looking for alternative options….which is a huge the Moscow bank. In conclusion, in spite the new Moscow board my initiative which was wholly supported by the benefit to the area…..has the great advantage of space …. Less impact or disturbing than it would member regime is new and on a steep learning curve late Peter Budinski. This centre was invested in heavily over the many within town limits….strong volunteer run group is willing to learn the historical life of this community as well hopefully adapt the “fire in the belly” attiyears by sweat equity. Hats must be tipped to past just a bonus”. The Centre was receiving two grants a $2000.00 tude, the Moscow Community Centre will thrive deceased people and current in recognition to their dedication in the building of the facilities, to the which still gets approved by the county and was with success. maintenance, to the caring and to the voluntary receiving $8000.00 which the county decided to terhours in the preparation for special events as well as minate. This type of grant was birthed in the late Community Member providing leadership to the many other types of Premier Lougheed era where the caucus felt that the John W. Chomiak events. The Hall and the Park are like two peas in the Alberta municipalities to operate such facilities and enrich the various communities. As stated earlier,
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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Urban hen possibility brought forward at Bruderheim council BY JANA SEMENIUK A Bruderheim resident looking to support an urban hens bylaw, appeared as a delegate at the Bruderheim town council meeting Feb. 7. Breanna Braden gave a presentation in support of a possible urban hen bylaw, and said she has lived in town since 2022. She said she is hoping the council will see the value in adopting an urban hens bylaw allowing residents to keep a set number of chickens in a coop in their backyards. Braden said benefits to allowing the new bylaw included farm fresh eggs, teaching opportunities for children in addition to lowering carbon footprints. “We moved from a large farm in Strathcona County where we had about 20 hens,” she said, adding her family gave
away their hens and left their chicken coop behind. “There are many pros to owning your own backyard hens. Natural fertilizer, help in reducing household waste (as chickens eat most kitchen scraps) and of course fresh eggs.” Braden said there would be a cost savings for families to have eggs by raising their own hens. Braden also proposed that urban hen owners apply for a local permit that would require neighbour approval, a maximum of five backyard hens, and no rooster. She said there should be rules for the construction of the coop and run in addition to eggs only being allowed for personal use and not sold. “Producing local, healthy, affordable eggs will give our rural town
the ability to be self sufficient and sustainable. We can adopt a healthy lifestyle that is more environmentally friendly,” she said. Mayor Karl Hauch praised Braden’s presentation and said an urban hen bylaw is currently being considered by the town. “A while ago we asked our administration to come back with a recommendation for urban hens so I believe in this first quarter council should be seeing something from administration about urban hens, so this was a timely presentation,” said Hauch, who brought the notice of motion forward at the Oct. 4 council meeting to consider an urban hen bylaw. Other municipalities who have adopted an urban hen bylaw are Mundare and the Town
of Lamont, who are exploring an urban hen pilot project.
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Dylan Onushko scores twice in Fort U18 loss KERRY ANDERSON Ryan Carstairs got an assist in his Fort Sask U15 AA team’s 3-3 tie against Canessco. Dylan Onushko got two goals in his Fort Sask U18 AA Rangers 10-5 loss at the hands of the Colts on Saturday. On Saturday, Emerance Maschmeyer made 22 saves but her PWHL Ottawa team dropped a 2-1 game against Minnesota. On Valentine’s Day PWHL Ottawa lost to Minnesota by the exact same score with Emerance stopping 22 that game as well. Ottawa is 2-3-4 on the season.
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PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT to sections 231, 251, 258 and 606 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, please be advised that on January 10, 2024, Town Council gave first reading to Bylaw 01-2024 a bylaw that authorizes the Council of the Municipality to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s) in an amount upto $1,856,233.00 for the 2023 Water Reservoir and Pumping Station Upgrade. 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 2023 Water Reservoir and Pumping Station Upgrade. In order to complete the 2023 Water Reservoir and Pumping Station Upgrade it will be necessary for the Municipality to borrow a sum up to $1,856,233.00 for a period not to exceed 30 years, from the Province of Alberta or another authorized financial institution, by the issuance of debentures and on the terms and conditions referred to in Bylaw 012024. THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT Town Council gave 2nd reading to this Bylaw on February 7, 2024. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT Town Council will consider giving 3rd reading to this Bylaw on April 3, 2024. AND THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the Town of Bruderheim that, unless a petition of the owners for a vote on Bylaw No. 01-2024 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said borrowing bylaw. Anyone wishing to make a petition regarding the proposed Bylaw should, in writing, notify the Town of Bruderheim no later than March 5, 2024. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT a copy of the Bylaw is available for viewing at the Town Office at 5017 Queen Street, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays. DATED at the Town of Bruderheim, in the Province of Alberta, this 14th day of February 2024. Phyllis Forsyth, CLGM Chief Administrative Officer 5017 Queen Street, Box 180 Bruderheim, AB T0B 0S0
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 5
FROM WHERE I SIT: A Great Week
BY HAZEL ANAKA This week we’ll be taking a quick look at several topics. Here goes. If you’ve managed to get through the winter so far without falling, bravo! While women seem more prone to osteoporosis (bone thinning) than men do, it doesn’t mean that men aren’t at risk for broken bones. The freeze-thaw cycle we’ve been seeing is hazardous to our health. Within about a week I fell twice; once in my office (no freezethaw happening there) and once in front of the post office. Falls in public always seem worse because of the audience; however, having a good Samaritan or two nearby is a blessing. Three gracious men helped me with a hand up and advice about walking like a penguin. Who said gallantry was dead? Thanks guys! In both falls, I wish I would have had some camera footage to replay
to determine what the hell happened. Ironically, it seems to simultaneously happen in a split second and in slow motion. Thank goodness I didn’t break any bones. Recently, I’ve finally (mostly) removed dairy from my diet because of a sensitivity to casein, a milk protein. Remembering to take a calcium tablet every day is sporadic at best. I did have some bruising and inflammation of soft tissue and joints. A day or two of icing and a massage helped. So, word to the wise----be careful out there. Pain, lost productivity, and medical visits and/or treatment don’t come cheap. Pools of melting water over ice will only get worse before they get better as March and April roll in. I wonder if Vladimir Putin will one day rank up there with Adolf Hitler? The second anniversary of the war on Ukraine, which has had no shortage of atrocities, is coming up in days. Sunday morning, I heard news of the suspicious death in prison of Alexei Navalny. He was a Russian opposition leader, lawyer, anti-corruption activist, and
political prisoner who led protest rallies and ran against Putin. An earlier attempt on Navalny’s life with nerve gas poisoning was unsuccessful. After his recuperation in Germany, he returned to Russia and had been imprisoned since January 2021. He was only 47 years old. No one doubts that Putin was behind this latest killing. Do you remember the early days of Covid? We were initially asked to stay home for a week or two. As that request got extended repeatedly and eventually mandated, people began running out of necessities. Remember the images of bare grocery shelves; shortages of toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and PPE like masks and gloves. Remember the heroic efforts of some and despicable behaviour of others. I think about that occasionally when I look into cupboards, drawers, pantry, and freezer. Why is it so damn hard to buy the right quantity of things? To get volume pricing, we buy institutional-sized things from Costco. That’s okay with toilet paper, less so with
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1.8 litres of mayonnaise in a household of two. A few years ago, I switched from my electric toothbrush to the old-fashioned manual type. I was still working my way through the recent Colgate 8-pack, when I spotted another 8-pack of Oral Bs in an unlikely place in the bathroom. If I was a glutton for punishment, I could take the Colgate ones back to Costco because I hate their handles; they don’t fit right in my small hand. If they were wrapped, I could donate them to a shelter. Instead, I will persevere until all 16 are splayed and useless. Roy has been on the hunt for his favourite brand of syrup (Roger’s Golden Syrup) because we were nearly out.
Apparently, the shelves were bare because of a global sugar shortage. Fear not, after buying an el cheapo brand, I found a new Roger’s on the bottom shelf of the pantry. We either have too much or too little of most things. Clearly, I appreciate that this is a whiny first world problem. But I bet we’re not alone. Not having viable, affordable options where we live is at least part of the problem. So, we ‘stock up’ on food, health and beauty, machinery parts, and more. Crazy. And finally, were you the dimwit who was stunting on our road about 1 am Sunday? Somehow Roy slept through it all but I was watching a movie so I heard all the crazy revving, the tearing back
and forth past the house, the sounds of an engine ready to implode. This is stupid on so many levels. Is a vehicle and its repairs in your budget? Most people take care of their possessions because of the cost of repairs or replacement. Was there too much traffic on the road in front of your house that you needed to find a quieter one elsewhere? The ruts you made will make extra work for our skilled grader operator but hey who cares about that. Had you lost control, hit the ditch, rolled the vehicle, would you have made it through the night? Maybe. Maybe not. My best advice: grow up. To all the grownups, sorry to end this on a downer. Here’s to a great week from where I sit.
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May 26, 2009: Mundare Mayor Mike Saric, Chair Irene Talaga, and County Councillor Dan Warawa cut the ribbon on the new town spray park. Committee members and family were also part of the fun day on May 23.
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Opinion Ottawa is now just a Monty Python skit
BY JOHN MATHER Way back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a British Comedy troupe revolutionized the state of comedy. They were relevant, while at the same time would be slap stick, politically incorrect and extremely hilarious. Much of the humour in the series' various episodes and sketches targets the idiosyncrasies of British life, especially that of professionals, as well as aspects of politics. From a half hour BBC show, they went on to release several movies which were generally received to wide acclaim. They were Monty Python’s Flying Circus. The troupe, unconsciously, has been reincarnated as the Liberal NDP coalition from hell in Ottawa - the brigands charged with ruling this county. And over the past two weeks, its comedy show has been playing for all to see. It began when NDP MP Charlie Angus let his tongue out for a romp to issue a private members bill, which would ban anyone saying anything positive about oil and gas even though it could be proven to be truthful. Angus’ bill would make it illegal to say something nice or factually true and could lead to huge fines or jail time. Well not to be outdone, the CN Tower rappeler known as Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault had to try and top the stupidity. And he did. I’m sure in his best French dialect, Guilbeault proclaimed,” Who is theeeze NDP pig dog with this smart oil and gas idea. He can’t top me for silliness. I belch in your general direction!” And rather than launch a cow onto the protagonists as the Python’s did in the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” Guilbeault simply said “ ‘Take this Angus’.” He proclaimed his government would no longer fund any major road projects in Canada. And he left it at that. Even mainstream media types were left with their jaws gaping. Guilbeault said electric cars, one of his pet projects, weren’t cutting it any longer but the road system is built to where it needed to be and there was lots of room for buses, bicycles, snowshoers, cross country skiers and those who like to walk. In the words of Bugs Bunny, “What a maroon….” Does Guilbeault really think we no longer need to build new roads in this the second largest country in the world? Does Guilbeault not realize Canada does exist beyond the boundaries of greater Toronto and Montreal?
CONTINUED Has he skied from his constituency office in Montreal to Ottawa? How does he get there? Possibly by train … I’m not sure if there is a direct rail connection but the likelihood of driving or flying seems to make more sense. Does Guilbeault even think before he opens his mouth anymore? Did his slamming into the side of the CN Tower actually disrupt that many braincells that he just babbles away without forethought? Guilbeault, 24-hours later, did walk back his comments to state he was only referring to the bridge tunnel project to connect Quebec City with Levis on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. OK, but what about the finished connections to the new Gordie Howe Bridge in Windsor connecting Canada with the U.S, at the busiest trade corridor in the country? While the bridge is almost complete, are the approach roads ready to opened? What about expanding the road network around the greater Toronto area to accommodate all those immigrants the government is openly inviting to the country? They need to move
around. Especially in the Greater Toronto area. Having grown up there about 30 miles from downtown Toronto I know a car is needed. There was transit to downtown before I left in the late ’70s, but the area has grown immensely since then and transit hasn’t grown with it, nor has the road infrastructure. Where there used to be a dirt road I cycled to the recreation area about four miles from where I lived, it is now highway 410 - three lanes in each direction. Has Guilbeault ever driven any of the rural roads in Alberta? In Beaver or Lamont County alone, the increased size of agricultural equipment and increased volume of oil and gas traffic has destroyed the 60 year old roads and they have to be rebuilt at great cost. Is he really suggesting that municipalities and the province pay for these upgrades on their own? Why yes, yes he does and you will see it in the near future on your tax bill. I don’t see the family packing up the hockey gear onto some bicycles to ride from Athabasca to Lethbridge for a hockey tournament in
January when it is minus-40. Even this scenario would push an EV vehicle to its limit, especially since its been proven heaters in electric cars seriously diminish the distance the vehicles can travel before recharging in cold weather. No, we really can’t afford to keep these bozos in office in Ottawa. The Liberals in their climate policies and anti oil and gas stance are serious in what they say without thinking about the consequences for the majority of the population. But they don’t care as they thrive on their over-inflated pay cheques, which are going up at the start of April. I think we have to get a petition going to put the original Python gang in Ottawa. The troupe of John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Carol Cleveland could do a job equal to what we have doing the job now... and some aren’t even alive. Except Canadians would know they were a farce, not just suspect it as many seem to do now. And who knows, Justin, as a drama teacher, might actually appreciate the acting.
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Chipman 4-Her shares story of personal struggle at Vegreville BY JANA SEMENIUK Chipman resident 12year-old Amelia Davis participated in the Vegreville 4-H MultiClub Communication Day on Feb. 11, delivering a speech that shared her personal story titled ‘A Day in the Life of an ADHD’er’. Davis said she was diagnosed six years ago with Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder. The Centre for Disease Control states that ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood with symptoms such as trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviour and being overly active, often lasting until adulthood. Davis said the most troubling aspect of her condition are the behav-
iours. “It was difficult to talk about and write about,” she said. “The hardest thing about having ADHD is probably the behaviour issue.” Davis said nine kids ages 9-16 years old took part in the competition where each child gives a speech or makes a presentation with a chance to participate in the next level of competition if
they place first in their group. She said the first-place winners will move onto the district competition being held in Innisfree on Mar. 2. The winner for Intermediate speech was Rebecca Allan, 12, Junior winner was Ally Rasmussen, 9, and Senior winners were Caiden Steinwand, 16, and Max Fradette, 16
who gave a presentation together on ice fishing. Although Davis did not place with her entry, she said she is determined to do another entry next year and has advice for other kids who might be suffering from ADHD. “If you struggle, you just keep going,” she said. “Keep trying to do your best and be yourself.”
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The Lamont Fish & Game Association would like to thank ALL their MEMBERS who volunteered their time, contributed donations or sponsored trophies as well as attended our Annual Wild Game Dinner and Trophy Night that was held on February 10, 2024!!
We would also like to thank the following, for their support: LAMONT Lamont Home Hardware Lamont Hair Boutique Value Drug Mart The Painting Fireman Lamont Vision Care Webb’s Farm Equipment Lamont Curling Club Realty Advisors Alberta Smith Insurance Richardson Pioneer Servus Credit Union Lamont Catering Club Days Inn Petro Canada Yogi’s Liquor Store Sunshine Liquor Store Lamont Liquor Store Lamont Foods General Auto Town of Lamont Lamont County Beaver Creek Co-Op. Gondolas Burger Baron LCG Grain Farms Woitas Farms Polished Nails by Hannah Trendy Petals Imagination Engraving Lamont Lions Club Lamont Ag Society Emax Plastic
Tom’s Catering Sweet Treats Trevor Schinkinger Trucking Herman and Linda Seeker Bill and Sheryl Skinner Jim and Kathy Radke Ronnie Daub Vince and Domi Pichota Rob and Courtney Hanes Cliff and Nadia Chopping Dale and Sarah Iverson Cy and Eileen Hallett Darwin and Dawn Hunter Doug and Robyn Butler Al Biro Antler Creek Farms Dr. El Hajj The Lamont Leader Chuck and Andrea Varga Jay and Christine Gordon Murray and Karen Laronde Logan Anderson Perk’s Dental Advanced Therapeutic Massage KG Enterprises Peggy Moth BRUDERHEIM Cake Styles Old Country Sausage Bruderheim Vintage Liquor Store
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Thank you also to the Lamont Catering Club for preparing our bountiful meal, and thank you to Top Hat Entertainment for providing the wonderful music! Our club has monthly meetings at the Lions Den every last Monday at 7pm. All are welcome to attend ! Our AGM is on April 29th ! To purchase or renew your membership, or for more info about our club, please call Robyn Butler at #780-895-7799. *If for any reason, your business or personal name was missed, please accept our apologies, and know that your contribution was very appreciated!
10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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We do not charge for household refuse generated during the routine operations of a family dwelling. We want the residents of the Lamont District to be able to use the landfill safely and in an environmentally sustainable way for years to come so we require proof of residency. if you are new to the Lamont County Region, please bring a copy of your tax notice, power bill, natural gas or water bill with your municipal or civic address and/or legal description, as the land owners are listed in the computer. This will allow us to make sure people from out of our area DUHQҋW using your landfill as dumping grounds.
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Mundare council and property owner dispute sewer blockage fault BY JOHN MATHER Mundare property owner Al Antoniuk appeared before Mundare Council Feb. 6 to argue what caused a sewer back up on his property at 5207 50 St. The line had become plugged, according to information provided to council by Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla, and the Town was unable to send a sewer snake down the line to examine it. He said he had the service line from his house to the sidewalk dug up to be replaced and it was discovered the blockage was under the sidewalk in front of the house. After the blockage had been cleared, it was discovered it had been plugged with discarded tampons. The Town put a camera down the line once the blockage was cleared and it was discovered roots had crept into the lines through a connection between a new section of line installed during main street construction and the original line going to the house. Zyla said officials from the Town were unable to determine accurately just how far roots were entering the connections from where their camera had been put into the pipe because of a bend in the pipe. A crew working for Antoniuk said they had measured the distance and said the joint with roots was located under the main sidewalk. Antoniuk said the roots caused the blockages and therefore costs for repairs should be borne by the Town. Appearing before council Feb. 6, with Antoniuk was the contractor who had worked on the line. Public Works director John Bruyere said they ran a snake down a couple of times and couldn’t get the line unblocked, and a camera couldn’t get around the bend in the pipe. Then the decision was made to dig the
line up. The joint, he said, is where the cutoff valve was located on the property line and they weren’t put under sidewalks or on any municipal land. Zyla disagreed with the measure Antoniuk’s crew took indicating the blockage was on municipal land. “No it’s a solid line,” said the contractor. “It doesn’t bend so it gives an accurate reading of the distance.” He said the roots came from a tree on municipal land and they form a fine mesh which over time causes a build up of material flowing through the pipe which eventually leads to a blockage. “When we cameraed it, it had about two feet of those spidery roots coming up the line toward the house,” he said. Councillor Glen Rozumniak asked if a spruce tree on Antoniuk’s property could have caused the root issue, but both Antoniuk and the contractor stated spruce roots don't go down far enough to interfere with the pipe. Rozumniak then asked if the tampons were a flushable variety and was told they were. He said they shouldn’t go down the drain, but Antoniuk said they were flushable and “if the roots weren’t there there would be no back up.” Rozumniak said they didn’t know if the joint causing the issues was four inches on municipal land or four inches on the Antoniuk property but Antoniuk said it was three feet up into his property from the Town’s property. Zyla said there was no way of knowing that for sure because the camera couldn’t get through the joint. When they dug the pipe up they were able to bypass the joint holding back the camera and measure the distance. “It’s the most accurate way to measure it,” said the contractor. When asked what he
wanted, Antoniuk said he wanted the tree removed or the pipe under the town sidewalk dug up and replaced “so I don’t have to keep cleaning the roots of the line.” He said he felt the
Town should pay for the work he did on the sidewalk also, since he felt the blockage was caused by the Town which he estimated at about $2,500. Continued on Page 19
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A N T O N I U K R E A L E S TAT E LT D . Mundare: E4342127 5.16 Acres with this 1054 Sq. Ft. 2 BDRM up and 2 down in excellent condition, single car garage, hardwood floors.................................$279,000
Andrew South: E4328414 159 Acres; 130 Acres cropped, 29 Acres pasture ...........................$400,000 Mundare North: E4329181 150 Acres of #2 soil. ........................................$560,000
Chipman: E4340277 80 Acres with this 1128 Sq. Ft. 3 BDRM up and 2 down Bungalow and a 30’x80’ horse barn..........................$599,000 SOLD
HWY 16: E4357990 4.99 Acres 24’x26’ Shop with concrete floor...................................$99,000
St. Michael: E4368466 6.45 Acres Former Landfill....................$40,000
Mundare: E4335698 3 BDRM 1 1/2 Storey home on 50’x125’ lot............ ..........................................$99,000
HWY 29: E4328416 79.5 Acres or Pasture Land with a huge burrow pit dug out..............................$168,000
Mundare: E4318467 6.55 Acres with this extensively remodelled 2 BDRM up and 1 down home, nicely treed and older double garage .........................................$279,000
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Mundare: E4360349 3 Acres 1989 3 BDRM Mobile, double car garage, nicely treed..............$149,000 SOLD
Chipman: E4346418 Large corner lot 120’x130’ can be zoned residential or commercial...............$39,900
Mundare: E4356215 10 Acres 1977 1000 Sq. Ft. 2 BDRM up and 1 Down Bungalow, nicely treed yard.. ............................$279,000 SOLD
Mundare: 1 BDRM house extensive remodelled new metal roof, high efficient furnace, single garage.................................$79,000
Two Hills: E4348945 160 Acres, #2 Soil, 1962 1162 Sq. Ft. Bungalow, older outbuildings....$850,000 SOLD
HWY 16: 75 Acres in Hay ...........................TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
Lamont County: E4334993 9.6 Acres, 1500 Sq. Ft. 2001 Modular, Machine shed, Barn, Older buildings.........................$249,000 SOLD
HWY 16: 160 Acres #3 Soil, 115 cult. balance bush............$550,000 SOLD
Mundare: Brand New! 833 square foot, 2 BDRM up, 1 BDRM down Bungalow..................................$269,000
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Total $81.50 plus $62.11 $63.74 $64.92 $44.88
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Don’t let the town deceive you on rates. Are we so lucky to pay the highest utility rates? Property taxes are very high, even comparing to one other town on a gas bill, Lamont charges an access fee of 42.75% of total energy charges and Mundare charges a fee of 22.2%. TIME TO DISSOLVE?
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 17
Bruderheim’s Emerance Maschmeyer stops 30 for PWHL Ottawa in win over Boston BY JOHN MATHER The Ottawa franchise of the Professional Women’s Hockey League got back into action this past weekend after a few days off for the all-star break. In the first game back on Feb. 17 at home, the team dropped a close 2-1 decision to Minnesota. Minnesota opened the scoring in the first period when Sophia Kunin scored unassisted with a minute left to play in the period. Ottawa’s Emily Clark scored to tie the score halfway through the second frame with Amanda Boulier and Gabbie Hughes getting assists. Minnesota regained the lead for good when Grace Zumwinkle slipped the puck past Ottawa goalie and Bruderheim native Emerance Maschmeyer.
Maschmeyer played 58:45 during the game and stopped 22 of the 24 shots she faced. Ottawa then travelled to Boston for a pair of games, the first of which was played Feb. 19 and saw Ottawa post a 4-2 victory. Ottawa’s Daryl Watts opened the scoring midway through the first frame with Brianne Jenner and Aneta picking up assists. Boston tied it at two minutes into the second before Ottawa’s Gabbie Hughes scored her first of two with Emily Clark and Savannah Harmon getting assists during a power play. Boston’s Abby Cook evened the score at 16:05 of the second but Hughes got her second of the game at 19:48 on a shorthanded marker at 19:48 of the second with
Clark drawing the assist. Brianne Jenner scored into an empty net at 19:16 of the third to round out the scoring. Maschmeyer faced 32 shots in the game stopping 30. They will finish the two-game stand with Boston tonight (Feb. 21) and then travel to Montreal Feb. 24 for a game. They finish their February schedule Feb. 28 when New York visits Ottawa. With 10 games played, Ottawa sits in fourth place in the league with 13 points on three wins, four regular time losses and four overtime losses. They have played 10 games and have 14 remaining. Minnesota leads the standings with 21 points in 12 games played.
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County CAO performance to be discussed at special meeting BY JOHN MATHER Lamont County will hold a special council meeting today (Feb. 21) to “discuss and act upon the CAO Performance Review.” The meeting will be held at council chambers in Lamont beginning at 9 a.m. In advertising this meeting, the ad stated “the public is welcome to attend any public council or committee meeting onsite or virtually. NOTE: this meeting is expected to be held significantly in closed session.” The ad did not state whether results of the
closed session would be made public or any talk about the CAO performance would be addressed publicly. Much of the meeting the ad said would be held under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Division 2, Section 17 (1), 19 (1) Those state 17 (1) “the head of a public body must refuse to disclose personal information to an applicant of the disclosure would be unreasonable invasion of a third party’s personal privacy;” While Section 19 (1) states, “The head of a pub-
lic body may refuse to disclose to an applicant personal information that is evaluative or opinion material compiled for the purpose of determining the applicant’s suitability, eligibility or qualifications for employment or for the awarding of contracts or other benefits when the information is provided explicitly or implicitly, in confidence.” Current CAO Peter Tarnawsky was hired full time in early 2022, after being appointed interim CAO in the fall of 2021.
AGRICULTURE LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following land is offered for sale by tender subject to restrictions on the existing Certificate of Title: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 16 TOWNSHIP 47 SECTION 23 QUARTER NORTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS Title Number: 232 18 0888 Land is comprised of 160 acres, more or less, of No. 2 soil with approximately 138 acres under cultivation and approximately 22 acres native non-agriculture land located in Beaver County. No fences. No outbuildings. TERMS OF TENDER: (1) The purchase price submitted shall be subject to payment of GST; (2) Sale of the land is “as is – where is”. (3) Tenders are to be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to “Insight for Life – LAW Services, in trust” representing 10% of the tendered amount; (4) No conditional or subject to financing tenders will be accepted; (5) Decision on tenders is to be made on or before Friday March 8, 2024, at which time deposits of unsuccessful tenders will be returned via registered mail. (6) Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted and the registered owner reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. (7) Subject to (1) above, upon acceptance of a successful tender, the purchaser shall be obligated to complete the purchase, subject to normal closing adjustments, on or before close of business Thursday March 28, 2024 or sooner as agreed between the parties. The 10% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. If the successful tenderer fails to complete the purchase, the deposit shall be forfeited.
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18 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 21, 2024
SHAKE OFF WINTER TRAIN EXCURSION Sunday, March 17
The U11 Elk Island Wild team winning gold in the RMHC tournament in Cold Lake over the weekend. They played great all weekend and came away with a 4-2 victory in the gold medal final. Players of the games over the weekend were Zenon Cossey, Maggie Moonen, Sawyer Wytrykush and William Purdy.
LCES Fire Chief Moore answers question on the future of Chipman Fire Department BY JANA SEMENIUK Lamont County Emergency Services Fire Chief Bo Moore, who was hired last June, attended the Feb. 12 Chipman village council meeting and provided them with the 2023 year end update for emergency services. Deputy Chief Scott Calder, who was promoted in Sept., joined Moore while at least seven people sat in the public gallery to listen in on the updates and ask questions. One gallery member did not hold back in wanting to know the future of the Chipman Fire Department. “Is Chipman going to actually lose their fire department?” he asked Moore. “If we did lose that, our insurance would go up in this town. We've already lost enough, losing our school and then to lose the fire department, that would be terrible.” Moore reassured the gallery member that the village was not in danger of losing their fire department anytime soon. “No, the Lamont County Emergency Services and Lamont County are committed to 2031 to have the regional fire service as you see it today,” he said. Meanwhile, Moore’s year update included that LCES has a 2024 capital budget of $1.3 million and listed capital
items that are being funded from the budget including acquiring a new command truck for $80,000, two new water haulers at $365,000 each and a new front-line engine for $627,529. Moore said the water haulers and front-line engine are scheduled for delivery in 2025. Additionally, Moore said $28,000 has been spent on a new fire records management system. “That's being currently phased in, we hope to have it online by June,” said Moore. “Going forward year to year operational budget of that records management system is $11,000.” Moore said there were carryover funds from the 2023 budget that allowed LCES to also purchase a drone for $10,000. Moore said the drone will be able to help the department with assessing hot spots using its thermal imaging capabilities. “We started a drone program with 10 new pilots licensed through Transport Canada. Our plan is to use the drone for brush pile inspections, operational situational awareness and to assist with search and rescue,” he said adding the drone can fly for approximately 55 minutes on one battery. “We have four batteries so we can just swap them,” he said. Meanwhile, Moore said the county had 324
calls for service in 2023 which was down slightly from 329 calls in 2022. He added that Chipman experienced 12 calls with three of those calls being in the village. In terms of statistics, he said the average personnel attending calls was 2.83 members and the average chute time was 13.1 minutes. “Chute time, we base on from the time of dispatch until the first apparatus leaves the station. So, the county average for chute times is 5.9 minutes, and so Chipman’s is slightly over the average time for county stations,” he said, attributing this to the number of residents who don’t live inside the village. Moore also said that Lamont County council also passed the LCES operational budget for 2024 which is $1.8 million.
Lamont County Emergency Services Fire Chief Bo Moore sits at the Chipman Village Council meeting Feb. 12 and provides a yearly update to the council while answering questions including one from a gallery member on the future of the Chipman Fire Department. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
Hop on the train to enjoy Curtain Call Theatre’s Sunday Matinee of "The Play that Goes Wrong" in Forestburg by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields & Jonathan Sayer. Sunday March 17 @ 2pm. Play directed by Rob Nichols. Tickets $75 includes round trip train ride, bag lunch (on train) and matinee ticket with coffee/tea and one dessert (with option to purchase more). Train Schedule: Depart Kelsey at 12 noon. Arrive in Forestburg by 1:30 pm. Play starts at 2 pm Return (allow 2 hours for play etc.): Depart Forestburg 4:30 pm. Arrive Rosalind at 5:30 pm, Depart at 5:45 pm. Arrive back in Kelsey 6:15 pm
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 19
Body found at Mundare house fire deemed suspicious BY JOHN MATHER The Alberta Major Crime Scene Unit of the
RCMP has been called in to take over the investigation into a suspicious
death which occurred at the scene of a house fire in Mundare Feb. 16.
A large crowd of skaters took to the ice under perfect skies Family Day in Chipman to play some shinny or just do a few short laps of the outdoor rink. There was also a bountiful supply of hotdogs, smokies and hot chocolate available.
Mundare Council Continued from Page 12 Antoniuk blamed the contractor when the sidewalk was installed saying he shouldn’t have built the sidewalk over the valve collar which allowed the roots to get hold.
Zyla said there was some camera footage showing where the roots were coming in because when the new pipe was installed with the sidewalk it was a PCV pipe and the line to the house was clay. “You can see where the two different pipes meet and there are roots
there,” he said. “But you can’t tell where that joint is located. ”The contractor argued he measured the distance, but this was disputed. Council decided to table decision so council could view the video and speak with others who were there when the line was dug up.
Mundare Fire Department was called to a house fire on 49 St. near Darvonda Nurseries greenhouse early Monday morning. A house was burning inside and after a few hours the fire was extinguished by members of the department. At that time a body was discovered inside the burned out shell. Vegreville RCMP originally responded to the scene but it was later turned over to the Major Crimes Unit. The identity of the body remains unknown and the remains have ben transported to Edmonton where an autopsy will be held on Feb. 21. The RCMP are seeking any information relating to the incident and are asking for anyone who may have dash cam
footage of the area from Highway 16 or from the Highway 15 area
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COUNCIL UPDATE – January 30 & February 13 Meetings Reeve’s Message: Council has approved an update that summarizes activities from the past two Council meetings for additional transparency. This is also published on the Lamont County website & in social media after each meeting. These highlights summarize the most important activities from the recent Council Meeting(s) – not everything is included in the highlights. Once approved at the next Council meeting, all approvals, directions and items discussed are posted as the approved minutes. As Lamont County Reeve, and on behalf of Council, I would like to update the public on a number of important initiatives and activities that were discussed, debated, reviewed and what we have directed Administration to complete and implement. Looking at some of the recent important initiatives, Council has directed me to sign a letter to government to raise awareness and the importance of rural crime prevention. Council has also reviewed and approved the completion of Lamont County’s tri-annual management and ƱIJÍIJèĖÍīϙŜťÍťôıôIJťŜ report. We are pleased to see a 92% completion of initiatives directed to Administration are on track and on budget. Our next public engagement event is the Public Hearing for the PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ADVERTISING BYLAW on February 27. Your feedback is encouraged for this proposed bylaw. Written submissions can also be sent to legislativeservices@lamontcounty.ca. Another item on Council’s agenda was the completion of a workshop related to the Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan. We have taken the feedback, suggestions, concerns and sumissions reveived, and considered these into revisions of the bylaw and plan. The updated readings will be introduced to Council at future Council meetings (second reading). Once introduced for discussion, the revised versions will be posted on the Lamont County website. ēĖŜϙĖŜϙÍIJϙŪIJĺƯĖèĖÍīϙŜŪııÍŘƅϙĺċϙťēôϙFebruary 13 Council meeting (minutes are approved next Council meeting). Highlights from this meeting include:
ēĖŜϙĖŜϙÍIJϙŪIJĺƯĖèĖÍīϙŜŪııÍŘƅϙĺċϙťēô January 30 Council meeting (minutes are approved next Council meeting. Highlights from this meeting include:
Road Renaming – Moroziuk Road o Council approved a historic road renaming for RR162 from Hwy 16 through TWP 534.
ŪæīĖèϙbĺťĖƱèÍťĖĺIJϙ îŽôŘťĖŜĖIJČϙ ƅīÍſϙ– Public Hearing o Scheduled for February 27 at 10 a.m., the bƅīÍſϙēÍŜϙŕÍŜŜôîϙƱŘŜťϙŘôÍîĖIJČϙťĺϙ introduce it to Council. o Those wishing to speak at the hearing should send print content and request to legislativeservices@lamontcounty.ca. More details at: lamontcounty.ca/news.
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Lamont County Business Plan 2024-26 Approved o Council reviewed and approved this plan. It is posted at lamontcounty.ca/communications – under the Strategic Planning and Year in Review (Reeve’s Report) section. Approved Equipment and Purchases o Council approved a trailer unit for Emergency Services ($5,395) and a Pickup Truck for Public Works ($84,042.00) as previously in the 2024 Budget. x
Drainage Program (discussed in Committee of the Whole) o Based on the master plan, resident concerns, service requests and council review and requests, as well as progress from the 2023 program. o This includes 69 Culverts at 53 locations, worth approximately $1M. x
Administrative Updates (including Bylaw, Policy and Procedure) o Approval of appointments for Local and Composite Assessment Review Boards. o Council recorded $32,725.17 as bad debt related to oil and gas collection of the provincial education portion of property taxes. This write-ĺƯϙÍīīĺſŜϙ Lamont County to obtain provincial credits to ĺƯŜôťϙthis bad debit. o Council directed Administration to publish this report every month to the Lamont Leader.
Approved Equipment and Purchases o Council approved purchase of three Lamont County Emergency Services vehicles (a replacement pumper and two tankers for $627,529 and 728,344) and a replacement truck, crew cab and enclosed trailer ($294,615.99) as part of the approved 2024 Capital Equipment Plan. o Council approved a roadside mowing apparatus ($33,013) for Ag. Services as part of the Capital Equipment Plan. o Council discussed and approved steps for disposal and land sale of a former gravel pit. Administrative Updates (including Bylaw, Policy and Procedure) o Council was presented its third tri-annual management ÍIJîϙƱIJÍIJèĖÍīϙ statements report, Ninety-two per cent completion of initiatives on track and budget, with 17 unplanned initiatives also completed in 2023. o Council discussed rural crime prevention, and will be sending a letter to provincial/federal government related to escalating concerns around rural crime prevention and enforcement. o Council cancelled its June 11 Regular Council Meeting due to scheduling èĺIJƲĖèťŜϟ o Council designated & completed its 2023 Tax Sale auction on Jan. 31.
Read the full meeting highlights at lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes or as posted on Lamont County social media͘ sŝƐŝƚ ƚŚĞƐĞ ƉůĂƞŽƌŵƐ for updates. Scan the QR Code ƚŽ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ DĞĞƟŶŐ ŐĞŶĚĂƐ͕ DŝŶƵƚĞƐ͕ ,ŝŐŚůŝŐŚƚƐ ĂŶĚ sŝĚĞŽ͘ Follow us! lamontcounty.ca.
20 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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ASB – Weed and Pest Appeal Committee Agricultural Service Board is looking for new members for the Weed and vvvv–a Homestyle meals for seniors Pest Appeal Committee. Please contact agservices@lamontcounty.ca if and low-income households you are interested in being a resident member ($10 per meal bi-weekly menus). Contact 780- or visit lamontcounty.ca/ governance/boards-committees. Members are provided with training and 895-2233 Ext. 226 to place order or learn more compensated for their time and expenses. about the program. `
Visit lamontcounty.ca/communityprogramming to learn more.
View the MARCH menu at MARCH MENU NOW lamontcounty.ca/ AVAILABLE: $7 per meal. To community-programming. order call Chrissy: 780-975-9592.
Community Services: Serving Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman (VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming or call 780-8952233 for info. or registration). Some of the current CALC, FCSS & KFRN include: 1. Parents and Tots (Andrew: Thurs. & Lamont: Wed.). 2. CALC: Canadian Firearms Safety Course (Bruderheim Mar. 9) – contact Dan at 825-439-5208 to register. 3. CALC: Digital Skills Workshops (Andrew and Mundare); Creating Family Connections; Kitchens; and English-Language Learner programs, contact Cheryl B. at 780-895-233 x233 or Cheryl.B@lamontcounty.ca for more information. 4. FLEX for Boys and True2U for Girls (weekly). 5. Youth Centre: Bruderheim & Chipman (weekly). 6. Family Fun (Activity) Night in Mundare (Feb. 22, 7 p.m.). 7. Grief Support Group (weekly). 8. Grace in Progress (Lamont, Feb. 28) signup.com/go/OHogmMS. 9. Fitness Fun for Older Adults (Mundare, 8 wk. program) contact michelle.a@lamontcounty.ca or 780-895-2233 x223 for info. 10. February Crafternoon (55+ - $10, in Bruderheim on Feb. 21) for info and to register, contact michelle.a@lamontcounty.ca or 780-895-2233 x223. 11. Talent Show: April 5 (Chipman) for more info and to register. contact Dayna.J@lamontcounty.ca 12. Meals in Motion: March Menu. Call Chrissy to order at 780-975-9592. 13. Snow Angels (volunteers needed): Contact FCSS at 780-895-2233 x226 or darlene.o@lamontcounty.ca.
Access current monthly services & programs information scan the QR code or for FCSS, CALC and KFRN on each of the services’ Facebook pages: | FCSSlamontcountyregion | KFRN: groups/1922602184662497 | CALC: LamontCountyAdultLearns |
For more information, scan the QR code or visit lamontcounty.ca/community-programming. . | Contact CALC/FCSS/KFRN: 1-877-895-2233 | 5303-50 Ave. Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 |.
Andrew-Willingdon-St. Michael Rural Crime Watch Association Annual General Meeting (Mar. 6) The Andrew-Willingdon-St. Michael Rural Crime Watch Association’s Annual General Meeting is Wednesday, March 6 at the St. Michael Community Centre at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in joining Rural Crime Watch, please attend. Applications forms will be available at the meeting.
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Next Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meeting The next scheduled ASB meeting is March 13, starting at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link): lamontcounty.ca/departments/agricultural-services/agendas-minutes-asb.
Next Lamont County Council (Regular Council) The next Regular Council Meeting t is planned for Tuesday, February 27, starting at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or a virtually through Microsoft Teams (link). A link to meetings, agendas and minutes can / be found at: lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes.
Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online at: www.lamontcounty.ca/communications (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as fullsized PDF and to access hyperlinks).