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Police still looking for suspects connected to several thefts Lamont, Mundare crimes part of circuit

BY JANA SEMENIUK Police believe a string of robberies between Dec. 30 and Jan. 4 at gas stations and liquor stores were committed by the same criminals.

The thefts all involved a vehicle crashing through the building, causing major damage, then the suspects proceeded to steal various items, including ATMs. Security footage captured images of the suspects including one where the suspect is wearing a walking cast on their left foot.

Robberies were reported at Lamont, Mundare, Two Hills and Paradise Hill SK. Aiding in the investigation are the Eastern Alberta District General Investigation Unit and North Battleford General Investigation Services.

The suspects are believed to be armed and dangerous. In one instance,

it is believed shots were fired when they were confronted by a complainant. The public are asked not to approach the suspects and instead to contact police.

The vehicle used in the thefts is described as a white, single cab pickup truck with a tow bed and integrated hitch.

Alberta and Saskatchewan RCMP are seeking public assistance to identify and gain more footage of the suspects and the vehicles used. These suspects are believed to be armed and dangerous and the public is asked NOT to approach them.

If anyone has any information regarding the suspects or their location, please contact your local RCMP detachment or police service. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app.

Security footage captured images of four suspects being sought by police in connection to a string of robberies. One suspect was viewed to be wearing a walking cast on their left foot. Photo: Supplied

One Lamont bear-spray robbery suspect arrested

BY JANA SEMENIUK RCMP have made an arrest in connection with a robbery in Lamont.

The New Frontier Bar was robbed on Jan. 11 by three suspects; two males and one female all wearing masks and armed with pepper spray. After producing a firearm and spraying the clerk, one suspect stole cash from the register before all suspects left the premises.

Britney Dyck, 22, a St. Albert resident, has been charged with robbery, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon and disguised with intent. Dyck was remanded into custody. Her next appearance is set for Feb. 8 at Alberta Court of Justice in Fort Saskatchewan.

RCMP are still requesting assistance with identifying the two males involved in the robbery.

Water Ban in effect for Lamont County - limited non-essential usage

Small group briefed on scam techniques and seniors fraud

BY JANA SEMENIUK The County of Lamont issued a water ban notice on Jan. 29 affecting all residents of Lamont County due to an equipment failure at EPCOR's E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant.

The problem resulted in a full plant outage. The ban includes residents of the surrounding towns and villages along with the hamlet of St. Michael, and county residents who haul water.

Residents on private wells are not affected.

Epcor stated on their website that the equipment failure happened around 2 a.m. on Jan. 29 with the

plant’s pumping system that moves water into the distribution system, adding residents may experience low water pressure until the plant returns to normal operations. As of Jan. 29, there was no estimate to when the problem will be rectified.

Although residents are being asked to limit their non-essential water usage, some businesses are exempt from the ban. On the Epcor website, it states that laundromats and car washes, who use large amounts of non-essential water, are being asked to halt water use.

Others who use water to deliver a product or service that is life sustaining

for people, animals or plants are exempt. Other exemptions are any business that must use water to meet health code standards, such as hospitals and restaurants.

All residents are being asked to conserve water by taking short showers instead of baths, turning off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving, in addition to delaying laundry and hand-washing small amounts of dinner dishes.

Although the plant is experiencing an equipment failure, EPCOR said there is no impact to the quality of the drinking water.

BY JOHN MATHER About 15 people came out Jan. 25 as the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP, Town of Lamont and ATB hosted an open house to discuss seniors fraud and how to protect seniors from scams.

The open house came about after a couple of incidents late last year where some seniors were scammed when people came to their homes in Lamont County making fictitious pitches and asking for money.

Const. Dana Turner and Sarah Boulton explained, using a power point presentation, the various types of frauds and scams that could be perpetrated using technology.

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2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Maschmeyer,

SILVER FOR U11 WILD

Dennis Earl George

Elk Island U11 Wild won a silver medal at the Warburg tournament over the weekend. Zenon Cossey (2g) and Kayden King scored for Wild in the final. The team beat Airdrie 4-3 and Clive 5-2 in round robin play. Clarke Wilson was outstanding in between the pipes.

May 13, 1939 January 21, 2024

Hockey: Emerance a top professional goalie 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).

Elk Island U13 Wild (518-1) dropped a 16-1 game at Plamondon on Saturday with Ethan

Mehlenbacher scoring.

Tyson Jonker and Liam Shiach picked up assists.

On the Jan. 24 PWHL game against Boston, Bruderheim’s Emerence Maschmeyer of PWHL Ottawa replaced starter Sandra Abstreiter after she allowed two on 12 shots in the game’s first 17:37. Emerance stopped 18 of 19 shots the rest of the way but Ottawa

dropped the decision 3-2.

On Saturday Emerance made 22 of 24 saves including stopping a penalty shot, but Ottawa lost a 2-1 decision against Montreal in overtime.

Emerance is having an outstanding season so far with a 2-1-3 record with a 1.89 GAA and .923 save percentage.

FRANCHISE FEE INCREASE NOTICE Please be advised that the Town of Bruderheim is proposing to increase the local access fee, which is charged to FortisAlberta Inc. (FortisAlberta) for use of municipal lands for its power lines effective April 1, 2024.

The fee is recovered by FortisAlberta from its customers as the local municipal access fee on electric billings of all customers that receive electric services in the Town of Bruderheim. This local access fee will be increased from $19,686 (2%) to $39,371 (4%) of the delivery charge of FortisAlberta, excluding energy related riders. This calculation is based on 640 kWh consumption in 30 days.

Questions or concerns should be directed to Sharron Sinclair, Director of Corporate Services at (780) 796-3731.

Thank you.

Official Notice of Annual Meeting ________________________ Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:30 pm Lamont Curling Rink Upstairs ________________________________ • Hear and discuss report of 2023 operations • Distribution of dividend cheques to members • Reading of Financial Statement • Election of Two Directors • Coffee & Doughnuts

Dennis Earl George Maschmeyer, respected and adored father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away quietly on Sunday, January 21 st, 2024.

Born May 13th, 1939, to George and Emma Maschmeyer, Dennis was raised in the community of Bruderheim, Alberta.

Shortly after graduating from the University of Alberta with a degree in C h e m i c a l Engineering, Dennis married his soul mate, Karol Anita (Lewis), on December 29th, 1962 and together they raised their children on the family farm in Bruderheim. Dennis donated endless hours and resources to the advancement of local organizations and community buildings such as the Practice Readiness Center in the Fort Saskatchewan Hospital. In recognition of his many contributions the museum located in the Walker School of Bruderheim was renamed the Dennis Maschmeyer

Museum.

As Dennis pursued his career with Sherritt International Corporation, he travelled the world sharing meetings and meals with international leaders, such as Fidel Castro and Ferdinand Marcos, as he introduced technology and innovation to many nations.

Although expansion of the Metals business of cobalt and nickel remained a core of Dennis’ attention, as he became the President and CEO of Sherritt, he spoke well of Sherritt’s innovativeness and expansion into acquiring other assets such as Luscar in the effort to maximize profitability.

However, he considers his greatest contribution to Sherritt to be the removal of asbestos from the work site and the increase of safety procedures to minimize lost-time injury hours and eliminate fatalities.

( C h r i s t i n e ) Maschmeyer of Bruderheim, and Tannar (Fiona) Maschmeyer of Bruderheim. Dennis is also remembered fondly by his grandchildren: Seyara (Graeme) Wood, Kanesa, Peytlen (Nicole), Shanya, Katresa, Keydren (Sydney) Shwetz, Brittaney, Bronson (Taylor), Brock (Chelsey), Emerance (Genevieve), Kache ( K e l s e y ) Maschmeyer, and Levi, Ethan, and Aliya Maschmeyer.

Dennis is also the proud great-grandfather to Stetson and Kipton Maschmeyer.

He leaves behind a dear lady friend Karen McDermid.

R e g a r d i n g Dennis’ past endeavors, when asked recently, “What did you do during your life?”

Dennis responded with, “What didn’t I do!”

A Memorial Service will be held at the Dow However, Dennis’ Centennial Centre – greatest pride and Shell Theatre, Fort focus was upon his Saskatchewan, on family. He will best February 5, 2024 at be remembered for 1:00 PM his love, passion, and commitment to put Donations in family foremost. memory of Dennis Every member of his Maschmeyer can be family will agree that made directly to the Dennis was always Lamont Health Care willing to offer sound C e n t r e - P a l l i a t i v e advice, play competi- Care Unit, 5216 53 tive games, win quar- St. Lamont, AB T0B ters from lost bets, 2R0. and supply quizzes.

Dennis is predeceased by his late 9914 - 103 St. wife Karol. He was Fort Saskatchewan, AB Phone: 780-998-1422 the loving father to Fax: 780-998-1423 his children and their Email: spouses Karoden ortsask@serenity.ca Website: (Perry) Shwetz of www.serenity.ca Waskatenau, Arlan

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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Opinion How far will the Feds illegally go in their abuse of Canadians?

BY JOHN MATHER So the Federal Court has ruled Trudeau’s use of the Emergencies Act to quash the Freedom Convoy two years ago was not justified.

Well it happened when you have Trudeau and his cabinet behaving and running this country like a third world banana republic dictatorship.

This is the third court decision to go against a Trudeau decision.

How much more gibberish do we have to take from this Grade School government.

Smarmy Sikh Singh (Jagmeet) should reassess his illadvised decision to prop up this excuse for a government.

As his love affair continues, his party’s esteem in the eyes of the Canadian voters dims. He was in Edmonton last week and if he didn’t get an earful about the stupid deal then his sycophants are truly missing their mark.

And Jagmeet, don't forget Rachel Notley is now waiting in the wings and if she decided to run for your job she would hammer you in a heartbeat.

She is at least smart and credible.

Now she has said she has no interest in Federal politics, but after a devastating loss in the next election which could easily see Singh lose his seat as a result of propping up the Liberals well-past their best-before date could change her mind.

So what does this decision by Justice Richard Mosley mean?

He emphasized that the Emergencies Act should be viewed as a last resort, deployed only when all other options have been exhausted. He found that the evidence indicated most provinces were capable of managing the situation using existing laws, such is the Criminal Code, as argued by Alberta.

“It is declared that the decision to issue the Proclamation and the association Regulations and Order was unreasonable and ultra vires the Emergencies Act,” the Federal Court ruled.

“It is declared that the decision that the Regulations infringed section 2 (b) of the Charter and declared that the Order infringed section 8 of the Charter and that neither infringement was justified under section 1.”

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre addresses the ruling on X, accusing the Prime Minister of breaking “the highest law in the land”

CONTINUED by resorting to emergency powers.

Disagreeing with the result of the Rouleau report which supported the use of the Emergencies Act but had no legal standing, Justice Mosley actually said he overcame his own biases stating in his conclusion, “At the outset of these proceedings, while I had not reached a decision on any of the four applications, I was leaning to the view that the decision to invoke the EA was reasonable.

“My preliminary view of the reasonableness of the decision may have prevailed following the hearing due to excellent advocacy on the part of counsel for the Attorney General of Canada had I not taken the time to carefully deliberate about the evidence and submissions, particularly those of the CCLA and CCF. Their participation in these proceedings has demonstrated again the value of public interest litigants.”

Trudeau’s deputy prime

minister Chrystia Freeland quickly said in Montreal the government would appeal the court decision.

“We respect very much Canada’s independent judiciary. However, we do not agree with this decision, and respectfully, we will be appealing it,” Freeland said..

“I was convinced at the time it was the right thing to do, it was the necessary thing to do. I remain and we remain convinced of that,”she said.

In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith praised former Premier Jason Kenney for taking the Feds to court over their use of the Emergencies Act. She said, “Today is another example of the Federal Court ruling against the federal government’s unconstitutional practices. Whether it’s today’s court decision, or their defeat on plastics or the Impact Assessment Act, it is clear the Trudeau Liberal Government simply does not understand or respect the Constitution of Canada.”

“We are disappointed that

the federal government has indicated they will be appealing the decision. The unnecessary use of the Emergencies Act set a dark and dangerous precedent.”

Now if the Feds appeal the ruling it could drag on until the next election if they can’t find a favourable court justice ready to rule in their favour.

But in the meantime, the cases against Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich and Chris Barber should be thrown out immediately. If the use of the Emergencies Act wasn’t legal why should their charges of mischief, obstructing police, counselling others to commit mischief and intimidation even be considered?

And as for the four men wilting away in jail, denied bail at Coutts since the convoy ended, they should probably be freed. Although the charges against them are more serious and are not directly related to the Freedom Convoy but rather a border blockade, they should be allowed to post bail.

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FROM WHERE I SIT: Truer Words

BY HAZEL ANAKA After more than three years on a specialist waitlist, I finally had my appointment at the Royal Alex Hospital last week. As it turns out, the young female doctor is a precious, caring, funny, competent person who I’ll be happy to entrust my care to. But that’s not the story here.

What struck me was how old the staff was. At the reception area there were two, dare I say, old ladies working.

Incidentally, it takes one to know one. The one helping me had her white hair dyed purple and was wearing funky red glasses. What’s not to love? I’ve considered purple streaks but am perhaps too gutless to try it.

In truth, it wasn’t the fastest or smoothest interaction I’ve ever had but that didn’t bother me. I’d much rather have someone moving a bit slower or making a cou-

ple missteps than the speedy, all business, disinterested treatment we often receive from those who act like we’ve interrupted their precious personal time. With our very presence! The ones who can’t brush you off fast enough and act like automatons as they do it.

When it’s my turn in the exam room, the nurse asks my date of birth and I say, “March 6th; why do you want to send me a card?” She laughs. I say, I’ll be 70.

(Incidentally, I can’t quite believe it myself.

And yet somehow, it’s easier to tell a stranger than someone I know and have bumped into at the post office.) She says she turned 70 a month or so ago, and she can hardly say the words even now. Her hair was dyed dark brown. We talk a bit more and ever the philosopher, I say but at least, we made it to 70; not everyone gets that chance. That seems to comfort her.

Only later did I wonder why she was still working.

When I thought some more, I realized that many in my circle of friends, family, acquaintances are also still working. Why are

any of the old people we see in the public or private sector still working?

Is it to keep body and soul together during these brutal economic times? To top up pensions or pay for extras like nice vacations? To help the kids and grandkids? To recover from the financial devastation of a divorce or death? Is it to stay active and engaged?

To prevent loneliness and isolation? To continue bringing expertise, life experience, reliability, and a work ethic to the marketplace or job site? To keep the old grey matter from fossilizing or shriveling up? All of those are legit, important, and highly personal reasons.

Remember those old commercials from decades ago….I don’t remember the product, perhaps financial planning services… just the tag line: Freedom 55.

They were selling the dream of an early retirement. Again, if you can swing it financially, go for it, if that’s your choice. I can’t ever imagine not working; it’s part of my DNA. So, now that I’ve made this observation, I bet you’ll be paying more

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attention to the age of the people around you whether they’re coworkers or strangers.

You’ll notice if they are sharp and still on their game, or are struggling to do their job. You’ll notice if they are friendly, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile or are miserable, past their best

before date, and wish they were some place else. Then, you may look in the mirror and ask those same questions of yourself.

2024 is likely to be a tougher year than the last one with the increase in the carbon tax (yes, Justin, we know there’s a rebate) and the ongoing

shortage of workers. We can expect more seniors to be staying in the work force longer or looking for parttime work to ease the strain. And only then, may we remember the immortal words of Eubie Blake who said, “If I’d known I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.” Truer words were never spoken, from where I sit.

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Proposed $350 million development announced

April 3, 2007: Lamont County Reeve Wayne Woldanski, Town of Lamont Mayor Fred Pewarchuk, Premier Ed Stelmach, and Gilles Filiatreault announced that Jabneel Developments is planning a $350 million housing development which would include 985 single family homes and 900 condo-apartments.

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After cold snap Lamont Light Up display comes down

BY JOHN MATHER Cold weather delayed the take down of the Lamont Christmas Light Up display at the Lamont Town Office, but on Jan. 28 10 volunteers were out taking down the large inflatables and some of the smaller displays.

“Today we’re taking in the inflatables because we don’t want them sitting out too long where they could be damaged by mice,” said Lamont Christmas Light Up chair Dorothee Saleski.

“Whatever little decorations we can get we’ll take in.

“The large strung metal trees and the lights in the trees will be left for another day.”

While she couldn’t say exactly how many people wandered through the display since it was officially lit in late November, she did say it was popular this year, probably helped by the warmer than usual Christmas period.

“When I came out this morning there had been some fresh snow overnight but there were some small, fresh footprints in the snow. So there were some families who came through and they were centred around the photo booth.”

“We’ve had a lot of positive feedback from the community on the display.”

She added planning has already started for next year.

“We had some meetings where we talked about what was positive this year/'s and any changes we might like to make.”

Saleski said any new ideas, and there are a few, were being kept

secret for now.

“We actually started planning for next year about two weeks ago.”

For now the lights, once they are all taken in, will be checked for burnt out bulbs and then carefully stored away to await next season’s extravaganza.

Six-year volunteer Greg Huxley was out Sunday using a hammer and a long wrecking bar to loosen the inflatable stakes from down in the ground.

“You give them a tap and once they pop out of the frost you’re good,” he said.

“I brought the long bar because I don’t want to be bending up and down so much - it’s not good for my back.”

He was also out to help put the display up in the fall.

He said over the years he's seen a wide variety of weather when it came to taking down the display and this year was picture perfect.

“One year oh I think about two-or three-years ago, we had some freezing rain just prior to take down and then it warmed up and then froze again. Getting the inflatables off the ground was difficult that year.

“Most people in town suspect this is done by the Town, but it’s 100 per cent volunteers,” he said.

“To be honest this is my favourite part... the takedown… putting it up following the map and double checking connections is a lot of work.”

Saleski added she wanted to make sure she thanked the sponsors and volunteers for all their support to make the event possible.

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Left: Lamont Christmas Light Up volunteer Greg Huxley, from Lamont, removes stakes around this inflatable moose prior to defaulting the Christmas decoration on the Lamont Town office grounds Jan.28. Right: Lamont Christmas Light Up volunteers drove around the community recently to pick up signs indicating homeowners had been part of the Light Up program by hosting their own display of Christmas decorations. The lollipop signs will now spend the summer with other Christmas decorations in the basement of the town offices. The Christmas Light Up committee were delayed for more than a week by cold weather in bringing the popular display down. The job should be finished by the weekend.

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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 Chipman: E4340277 80 Acres with this 1128 Sq. Ft. 3 BDRM up and 2 down Bungalow and a 30’x80’ horse barn...................$599,000.....PENDING St. Michael: E4368466 6.45 Acres Former Landfill....................$40,000 HWY 29: E4328416 79.5 Acres or Pasture Land with a huge burrow pit dug out..............................$168,000 Mundare: BY AUCTION E4368464 138 Acres with 120 Acres cult. North of Mundare. Starting bid $400,000 closes Feb 28. Bid on liveauctionworld.com Chipman: E4346418 Large corner lot 120’x130’ can be zoned residential or commercial...............$39,900 Mundare: 1 BDRM house extensive remodelled new metal roof, high efficient furnace, single garage.................................$79,000 HWY 16: 80 Acres in Hay .........................................$230,000 HWY 16: 160 Acres #3 Soil, 115 cult. balance bush....$550,000.... PENDING

Andrew South: E4328414 159 Acres; 130 Acres cropped, 29 Acres pasture ...........................$400,000 Mundare North: E4329181 150 Acres of #2 soil. ........................................$560,000 HWY 16: E4357990 4.99 Acres 24’x26’ Shop with concrete floor...................................$99,000 Mundare: E4335698 3 BDRM 1 1/2 Storey home on 50’x125’ lot............ ..........................................$99,000 Mundare: E4318467 6.55 Acres with this extensively remodelled 2 BDRM up and 1 down home, nicely treed and older double garage .........................................$279,000 Mundare: E4360349 3 Acres 1989 3 BDRM Mobile, double car garage, nicely treed..............$149,000 SOLD Mundare: E4356215 10 Acres 1977 1000 Sq. Ft. 2 BDRM up and 1 Down Bungalow, nicely treed yard.. ............................$279,000 SOLD Two Hills: E4348945 160 Acres, #2 Soil, 1962 1162 Sq. Ft. Bungalow, older outbuildings....$850,000 SOLD Lamont County: E4334993 9.6 Acres, 1500 Sq. Ft. 2001 Modular, Machine shed, Barn, Older buildings.........................$249,000 SOLD

D O N ’ T L ET T H E T O W N D E C E I V E Y O U O N T H E R AT E S .

Comparible utility rates from actual bills ~ Chipman 1 BDRM $64.92/mo ~ Vegreville 2 BDRM $44.88/mo ~ Mundare 2 BDRM $63.74/mo ~ Bruderheim $62.11/mo ~ Lamont base rate starts at $81.50/mo and goes up from there.

Lamont starting base rate above is from $16.58 to $36.63 per month higher than the others total cost.

Also, the rates in Chipman and Mundare include sidewalk snow removal.

Another problem I recently had with the Town of Lamont, I had a plugged sewer line so I snaked the line and was plugged under the Towns property. the contractor contacted the Town of Lamont on them snaking the line. He was told the Town doesn’t have a snake or a camera. The contractor then rented a heavy snake from Home Depot. The result was the same, showing the sewer was plugged under the Towns sidewalk. Again, the contractor contacted the Town and it appeared not much was going to happen so I got the contractor to dig up the line on my property so we could see exactly what was the situation. The contractor was to bill me $2100 for the job and the Town told the contactor that they would share the costs. It was shown to some Town employees that the line on my property was fine the problem was under the Towns sidewalk. The Town hired the contractor to repair the Towns problem which was done. When the contractor tried to get payment for 1/2 of my costs, the Town refused to pay. The contractor told me he didn’t think that the Town even had a Foreman.

I have a 150 Acre farm with an 1860 Sq. Ft. home. My taxes are $2717.00, a house like mine on a single lot would be over $4000. With the way the Town has been managed perhaps the best would be for the Town to dissolve, Sherwood Park is only a hamlet.

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Andrew Community Centre coming alive with new board like-minded members

BY JANA SEMENIUK The Andrew who wanted to revive Community Centre has the community hall.”

The new executive been given a second chance at life with a board, who held their brand-new executive first meeting Dec. 8., i n c l u d e s board, several President new facility Pickett, Vice bookings and a bit of beauti- ... she could President Judy fying. remember a R a d o m s k y , Tr e a s u r e r A C C A time the hall H a n n a h President, and village deputy was so busy O’Connor and mayor Tammy that weddings Secretary Bree Pickett, said had to be Kelly.

N e w the association booked a year Vice President, was close to and long-time folding after a in advance.

Andrew residesperate plea dent Judy to the village R a d o m s k y, council during the Oct. 25 council meet- said she could remember ing by one of the two a time the hall was so remaining members of busy that weddings had to be booked a year in the board, Barb Leppek.

Leppek said she would advance.

“It was really busy. You be wrapping up her time on the ACCA after 14 had to book a year ahead years, and if new mem- if you wanted to have a bers could not be found, booking for a wedding,” the community centre she said.

Pickett said times would be the responsichange and the hall bility of the village.

“At the end of became less and less December, if we don't busy as the years went have more volunteers on. Today, Pickett said and a decent executive, she and her new executhe ACCA will be com- tive board are working to ing to you (the village),” change course and bring more activity to the censaid Leppek.

Pickett said, during a ter.

“We’re talking about a recent interview, she did not want to see that hap- few different events. We are looking at doing binpen.

“Our fear was if they gos, the first Monday of folded as a community every month, hopefully group, and the building starting (soon) we are was sent back to the just waiting on a bingo town, the town doesn't license. Hoping our first really have the manpow- one will be Mar. 4,” said er to manage it and to Pickett.

“We also started bookcontinue running it so it would have been just yet ing up for birthday paranother ghost building,” ties and looking at a drive-in movie event for she said.

“I found a bunch of Farmer’s Day June 14.”

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Pickett said the group adjusted the hall rental fee which helped attract new bookings.

She added the hall can hold

over 700 people, has a campsite nearby in addition to ball diamonds.

Pickett said the next community event they

will be holding is a pancake breakfast for Family Day, Feb. 19 Pickett said anyone interested in volunteer-

ing with the ACCA can contact them through their social media page Andrew Community Centre Association.

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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 upto $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.

Town Council will consider giving the 2nd reading to this bylaw on February 7th, 2024.

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NEW EXECUTIVE Feb 28th - LAND AUCTION. 138 Acres. 15 Km North of Mundare. Twp 550 & RR 163 Real Estate By Antoniuk REAL ESTATE PH (780) 363-2147 April 23rd - Victor & Elaine Peiche, Smoky Lake. Farm Equipment May 1st - Consignment Auction Redwater. EARLY BOOKING ADVANTAGES June 17th - Lawrence Lange, Rochester. Farm Equipment June 20th - Linda's Market Garden, Smoky Lake June 23rd - Walter and Hazel Kostrub, Boyne Lake. Farm Equipment New Andrew Community Centre Association (ACCA) executive during their Jan. 22 board meeting. L-R: Vice President Judy Radomsky, Treasurer Hannah O'Connor, President Tammy Pickett, and Secretary Bree Kelly. Photo: Jana Semeniuk

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Food Bank has meeting to plan new facility - 5% of Lamont County fed at Christmas

BY JANA SEMENIUK The County of Lamont Food Bank held their regular meeting on Jan. 17 along with representatives from neighbouring municipalities interested in helping the Food Bank with plans for a new facility.

Andrew Mayor Barry Goertz was in attendance along with Town of Lamont councillor Al Harvey and Village of Chipman councillor Trudy Smith. Harvey presented a draft docu-

ment to the group outlining a possible strategy going forward including forming the committee, logistical considerations and fundraising. More plans will be discussed at a meeting prior to their annual general meeting in March.

Meanwhile, board member Melissa Schiach shared statistics from the annual Christmas Hampers and said the food bank fed nearly five percent of the entire population of Lamont

County this year.

“We (handed out) 127 hampers (which fed) 232 adults and 180 children,” said Shiach.

“In total, we fed five percent of Lamont County’s entire population including urbans.”

Last year 122 Christmas hampers were handed out.

Treasurer Chris Mintenko said the total cost of the Christmas hampers were $17,500.

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Bruderheim taxes could go up $180 due to increased costs for reservoir expansion

BY JANA SEMENIUK The Town of Bruderheim’s share of funding a nearly $5 million project to increase the Town’s water reservoir capacity has increased, which could drive up property taxes by $180 a year for residents.

The Town’s share increased from $1.4 million to just over $1.8 million, which Chief Administrative Officer Phyllis Forsythe said was due to inflationary costs of the project.

Construction on the project began in Oct. As a result, Forsythe brought forward the suggestion of a borrowing bylaw at the Dec. 13 council meeting that would allow the Town to borrow the $1.8 million to be paid back over the next 30 years. She estimated the implication for residents would be an approximately $180 annual increase to property taxes.

“A municipal portion over 30 years would be $58,800 a year. On a $300,000, house that would be about $180 per year on their taxes,” said Forsythe, adding this

would be the worst-case scenario if an extra grant funding request is not approved.

“We have requested a grant increase of $325,000. If we got that $325,000, the Town (would) have to pay $1.53 million. If we are not successful in the increase of that grant, then we would be having to find $1.8 million which is our worst-case scenario.”

Forsythe said she did not know when she would hear back about the grant increase request.

Meanwhile, first reading for the borrowing by law was passed at the Jan. 10 council meeting, with councillor Len Falardeau opposed. A second reading is scheduled for the Feb. 7 council meeting. The bylaw must pass three readings before it is officially passed.

Chief Operating Officer Dennis Tomushcat said, in a later interview, that the dollar increase was expected.

“The government funded 68.81 percent of our estimate of $4.435 million for the project.

That estimate was given to us by our engineers six months prior to the actual tender number. It was their best estimate based on prior jobs,” he said.

“The actual number came in at $4.9 million.”

Tomuschat said there will be no further increases to the project costs and added they have no choice but to move forward with this project if they want the town to grow.

“We want the town to grow and we are caught between a rock and a hard place. So we need to look forward into the future what we want our town to look like. For future growth we need infrastructure improvements to sustain that growth,” he said.

Tomuschat said he has been advocating for an expansion to the Town’s reservoir system since 2017 when an assessment was done to see what would be required for the town to grow. He said it was determined that the town’s water reservoir was under capacity, which prompted even more studies. He said fire water protection was one of the concerns.

“The standard for fire water protection in this town is 230 liters per second,” he said. “We’re only able to provide one third of that for fire water protection, that means that we can’t provide the flow or the vol-

ume to handle a flow for a duration.”

Tomuschat said the expansion will give the Town room for an extra 2,000 cubic meters of water storage for a total of over 4,000.

“We only need 3,700,”

he said. “(We) could easily support a population of 3,000 people.”

Bruderheim’s current population is 1,384 as of 2022 and has increased nearly three percent in the last five years.

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Sunrise on the SE portion of Lamont County, Tuesday morning. Crystal Moren Photo

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BY JOHN MATHER From October through December 2023, the Fort Air Partnership (FAP) recorded zero hours of high or very-high-risk Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) hours at seven continuous air monitoring stations that provide the data used for calculating the AQHI. For the fourth quarter, FAP reported a total of 14,752 hours (99.3%) of low-risk AQHI and 99

hours (0.67%) of moderate-risk AQHI. There were also no exceedances of the Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives (AAAQO) in the fourth quarter of 2023.

In Bruderheim, the monitoring covered 2,150 hours with 98.88 per cent low readings and 1.12 per cent of moderate readings.

Elk Island had 2,120 hours recorded and 99.72

per cent were low readings and 0.28 [er cent were moderate.

In Lamont 2,145 hours were recorded with a 99.81 per cent low reading and the remaining 0.19 per cent was moderate.

Any exceedance of an AAAQO is reported to the Alberta Government and the likely cause of the exceedance is investigated.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 15 tion, and if it took place these sites. other programs stressed many of the sen- price.

Avoiding were After exploring and online, report it to the People should check that people could use on ior scams prey on emothe contractors out with explaining the various appropriate website. a regular basis to ensure tions. seniors nothing in their personal Boulton said when other third parties before types of fraud and scams The leaders also told ID was being cloned or someone phones and hiring them and never the group heard just the group that in order to claims they are a grand- give them money until what they should do if combat the potential for applied for. scams they feel they have been fraud or being the victim Methods of starting to child and they are in jail the work is completed.

Continued from front

“We don’t give free money to strangers,” said Boulton.

“You get those phone calls at night from people who claim you owe them money when you don’t.

These people prey on your fears.”

She said identity theft was something seniors had to be careful of.

Turner said people should check periodically with agencies to check their credit and generally they can find out if anyone else has applied for credit cards in their names or other forms of identity.

“You can go on Equifax and you can see anything that may have been applied for and see things which could affect your credit score,” she said.

Boulton added there

get identity theft include stealing personal documents, theft or redirection of mail or even going through people's garbage seeking any envelopes or things with addresses on them which might have bee thrown out.

Important documents or even mail with personal addresses on it should be shredded before throwing them out.

In addition empty prescription bottles should be returned to the pharmacy rather than just discarded because they contain vital information about the person who has the prescription.

If scammers get these they can access pharmacy records and then use this information to make scams seem more realistic and harder to detect.

The two officers

or stranded and need money, prior to sending anything, call the relatives to double check the legitimacy of the call for help.

Romance scams were discussed where someone befriends a person on a social media site and gradually builds a relationship and then asks for financial help with something.

Once that is given they quickly disappear.

Other social media scams could involve blackmailing scams where people claim to have incriminating photos and demand money to prevent them from being spread across the internet.

Service scams were also discussed. They occur when someone comes and offers to do work at your home for a better than expected

The discussion touched on scams where people are asked to send prepaid cards.

Tamara Dabels, manager of the Lamont branch of ATB, stated, “Revenue Canada and other reputable businesses will never ask you to send money in the form of prepaid store cards.”

The organizers stressed they be very careful when opening unsolicited emails.

“These may look very legitimate,” said Boulton. “But if you look closely they may not be a proper email address for the return or something small like that. They may contain grammar mistakes or spelling mistakes and these should be flags not to open them.”

She said never provide any information that may be requested to

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If it’s a phone call and you’re not sure of the legitimacy, don’t be afraid to just hang up.

They stated you shouldn’t share any passwords and you should change these quite often.

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Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Hwy #16 East Office - 780-208-2508 Toll Free - 1-855-783-0556 - Rimbey Office - 403-843-2747 Rimbey & Hwy #16 East, Alberta - License No. 165690 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Website: www.allenolsonauction.com

16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Community Programming

Development Permit for Discretionary Use – Appeal by February 6 vvvv–a Homestyle meals for seniors See lamontcounty.ca/public-tenders for full details. and low-income households ($10 per meal bi-weekly menus). Contact 780895-2233 Ext. 226 to place order or learn more Upcoming Agricultural Services Workshops about the program.

1. Farm Safety Workshop – January 29 (Bruderheim) ` facebook.com/events/786362906860491/.

2. Interactive Drought Workshop for Farmers – Feb. 7 (Lamont) facebook.com/events/935282467512458/.

3. The Original Grazing School for Women – March 2 (Moscow Hall) https://GSFW.eventbrite.com/ or 780-699-8176.

Livestock Drought Recovery Support

#Lamont County Cares Learn more about this initiative at lamontcounty.ca/lamontcountycares.

Fridge magnets have been sent to all rural addresses and should arrive in the next few days (if you haven’t received them yet). Extras are available at the Administration Building while supplies last.

Community Services: Serving Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman

View a larger menu at lamontcounty.ca/ community-programming.

FEBRUARY MENU NOW AVAILABLE $7 per meal

Lamont County is now eligible vvvv–a Homestyle meals for seniors for 2023 Livestock Drought To order call Chrissy: 780-975-9592 Recovery Support as updated and low-income households ($10 per meal bi-weekly menus). Contact 780- by the Government of Canada, (VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming or call 780-895-2233 for info. or registration). Some of the current CALC, FCSS & KFRN include: 895-2233 Ext. 226 to place order or learn more Government of Alberta and Agricultural Financial Service 1. Parents and Tots (Andrew: Thurs. & Lamont: Wed.). about the program.

2. CALC: Canadian Firearms Safety Course (Bruderheim Mar. 9) – contact Dan Corporation. `

See more details and deadlines at lamontcounty.ca/news.

Deadline to apply is Feb. 22.

Producers not eligible for this assistance are encouraged by the Government of Alberta to enrol for Moisture Deficiency Insurance (for the upcoming year) by February 29.

at 825-439-5208 to register.

3. CALC: Stinkin’ Thinkin’ (Lamont – Register by Jan. 31, contact Cheryl B.).

4. CALC: Digital Skills Workshops (Andrew and Mundare); Creating Family Connections; Kitchens; and English-Language Learner programs for more information contact Cheryl B. at 780-895-233 x233 or Cheryl.B@lamontcounty.ca.

5. FLEX for Boys and True2U for Girls (weekly).

6. Youth Centre: Bruderheim & Chipman (weekly).

7. Connecting Generations: Feb. 13 (Valentine’s) signup.com/go/MuRXuZO. 8. Family Fun (Activity) Night in Mundare (Feb. 22).

9. Grief Support Group (weekly).

10. Grace in Progress (Lamont, Feb. 28) signup.com/go/OHogmMS. 11. Let’s Get…Creative (Feb. 8, Lamont): Programs for ages 7-11 & 12-18

signup.com/go/FVkhjJc. 12. Cooking With Your Littles (Andrew Feb. 7 & Bruderheim Feb. 12)

signup.com/go/BQbzRUj. 13. Fitness Fun for Older Adults (Mundare, 8 wk. program) contact michelle.a@lamontcounty.ca or 780-895-2233 x223 for info.

14. Talent Show: April 5 (Chipman) for more info. contact Dayna.J@lamontcounty.ca and to register.

15. Meals in Motion: February Menu. Call Chrissy to order at 780-975-9592.

16. 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|

No Trespassing on Farmers’ Fields.

For more information, scan the QR code or visit lamontcounty.ca/communityprogramming.

Contact CALC/FCSS/KFRN: 1-877-895-2233|5303-50 Ave. Lamont, AB T0B 2R0|

Roadside Mulching – continues into March

Snow Reminders/Safety

REMINDER: Ag. Services is working on roadside mulching to the end of March. Signs are posted to enforce temporary road closures while they work. Watch for flying debris and obey signs. If you enter a closed area, the County will NOT be at fault for any damage to vehicles.

Residents are reminded when plowing snow out of your driveway, please do not push the snow onto the public road or across the road into the ditch. Pushing snow across the road creates packed areas and slippery patches that are difficult to remove. Push snow to the right side of your driveway to ensure it does not get pushed back when the local road is plowed.

Also, as a reminder, please keep kids off snow piles near roadways for additional safety.

Next Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meeting The next scheduled ASB meeting is February 14, 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 is planned for Tuesday, February 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). 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).