July 19 Lamont Leader

New inclusive park plans announced at Summerfest kick off barbeque

BY JANA SEMENIUK

The town of Lamont kicked off their Summerfest weekend with a community barbeque event, hosted by the Friends of Lamont Firefighter Society, at the Lamont Arena July 7.

The event included bucket truck rides, games with Lamont Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), a bucket brigade competition, barbeque fundraiser, an indoor farmers’ market, in addition to a special announcement by the Town Mayor Kirk Perrin.

Perrin, along with indigenous elders Evelyn Day and Vyna Fluney, announced plans for the new Lamont Tawaw Park; a community park that includes a play structure, pavilion and walking trails, aimed at promoting inclusivity while contributing to the Town’s goals towards indigenous reconciliation.

The ground breaking and completion of the project are aimed to coincide with Sept. 30, the National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

“(The name) ’Tawaw’ is Cree for ‘come in, you are welcome’ or ‘there is room’ or ‘there is always room for one more’,” said Perrin, who added that Cenovus Energy has sponsored $100,000 of the close to $265,000 cost for the project.

“(It’s) an inclusive natural fitness supportive space that embodies the Town of Lamont and its partners’ commitment to indigenous reconciliation.”

Malina Adams, Senior Advisor of Community and Indigenous Affairs for Cenovus, said she is proud to be a part of Lamont’s plans, which began last

fall, for the new community park.

“I think the Town of Lamont (coming) together with local indigenous leaders in the area, working together to build the relationships and extending hands of friendship to each other (is) wonderful (and) really meaningful,” she said.

“I'm really proud and touched to have been part of this because I think it's grown to be so much more than our initial conversation a year ago, up to where we are today.”

Perrin said the park will be located between the Edna and Campbell subdivisions at 46th street and 54th avenue.

Chief Administrative Officer Rick Bastow said the actual building of the park will be done by volunteers and overlooked by supervisory personnel.

“I liken it to an old-fashioned barn raising, where the hands that are going to turn the wrenches and the persons that are going to move the equipment,

they're the families that call this community home, or they're the partners that have decided to work with us,” he said.

“So, when we put this together, our community actually put it together. Nobody built it for them, they built it for themselves.”

Bastow said additional supporting organizations include the Fort Saskatchewan and Lamont Region Chamber of Commerce, the Indigenous Society of Fort Saskatchewan and Elk Island Public Schools - which may possibly donate volunteer time to help build the structures.

“I’ll be there for sure,” said Lamont town councilor and EIPS Lamont County trustee Colleen Holowaychuk. “I don’t know (how many volunteers from EIPS are coming). We haven’t discussed it yet.”

Holowaychuk added that Elder Evelyn Day comes from EIPS.

“We're really excited (for) the indige-

nous piece of it (that) we could bridge with Elk Island Public Schools,” she said.

Miles Mackow, General Manager for the Lamont location of Webb’s Machinery, said he was also excited to see the project coming to light. Webb’s Machinery donated $15,000 towards the building of the park.

“We really enjoy working with Rick and Kirk in the town. They've got a vision to grow the town, and we want to be part of that,” said Mackow.

Meanwhile, Cenovus Bruderheim Energy Terminal’s Senior Health and Safety Advisor, John Oak, spoke to the crowd of approximately 100 around their excitement in supporting Lamont’s newest park space.

“Tawaw Park will be a fantastic space. One that will serve various recreational needs for Lamont but also honour the indigenous culture in the region through the name Tawaw,” he said.

“This small but thoughtful addition to the name is another contribution towards indigenous reconciliation and will resonate with many who use Tawaw Park. Actions like this strongly aligned with Cenovus’ commitment to indigenous reconciliation, and made it easy for us to show support for this project and the town.”

The crowd was also treated to a performance by the Lamont Veselka Ukrainian Dancers, in addition to indigenous music by Bradley Faithful and his uncle Travis Faithful known as the Young Cree Singers, who performed a traditional drum circle.

Lamont town mayor Kirk Perrin, along with indigenous elders Evelyn Day and Vyna Fluney, announces plans for a new inclusive 'Tawaw Park' that will embody the goal of indigenous reconciliation. Perrin announced the plans during the town's barbeque event July 7, kicking off their Summerfest weekend. L-R: Lamont Mayor Kirk Perrin, elder Vyna Fluney (behind the sign) and elder Evelyn Day.

Photo: Jana Semeniuk

New Tawaw Park to embody goal of reconciliation

I liken it to an old-fashioned barn raising, where the hands that are going to turn the wrenches and the persons that are going to move the equipment, they're the families that call this community home...

- CAO Rick Bastow

Caring librarian retires and hopes successor will continue book donations to the food bank

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Lamont

Elementary

School’s librarian Nora Wisselink has retired after 10 years.

It’s not only a loss for the school, but also a loss for the County of Lamont Food Bank who were the recipients of Wisselink’s thoughtfulness for the past few years with her once-ayear donation of children’s books from the school to add to their weekly food hampers.

County of Lamont Food Bank Board Chair Jody Zachoda said Wisselink’s donations made a difference to those in need of the foodbank by providing them with books to support their children’s reading. Meanwhile, Wisselink said being a librarian was her dream job after starting her career as a teacher and taking a break to raise her four children.

“I was a teacher before, (and) stayed home with my kids so when my kids were older, I really wanted to get back into the school,” she said. “It's just such a privilege to be part of a child's education.”

Wisselink said a speaker during one of their professional development days made her consider donating books to the food bank.

“In one of our PD sessions we had a speaker in from ‘Calgary Reads’. Quite an interesting organization in Calgary, and in her presentation, she listed off some of the things that they did as an organization (and) one of the other smaller things that they do is every year they donate books to the food bank, and I thought, well, that's a good idea,” said Wisselink.

Wisselink’s plan began to take shape.

She said that every year the school has a scholastic book fair where the school earns book credit and every month the school also does a fundraiser called

‘Loonies for Lamont’.

“I suggested, why don't we, during the month of bookfair, have the (Loonies for Lamont) money go towards buying books for the food bank, and then I'll match it with book credit money from the book fair? So it would give us double the amount of books,” she said.

Wisselink said the library was able to donate approximately $300 worth of preschool age books every year.

“The books that we donate to the food bank are more preschool books, not school aged kids’ books, because those kids have access to their classroom libraries and the school library. We want to encourage parents at that very young age,” she said. “What a wonderful experience that is to just spend time reading to their kids.”

Wisselink said she hopes someone at the school will continue with

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“Unfortunately, now I’m retiring, but I’m hoping that there will be somebody that will continue (the donations) next year,” she said.

Wisselink said she plans to spend her retirement with her three grandchildren, travelling and tending to her large gardens.

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Retired school librarian Nora Wisselink (L) stands with County of Lamont Food Bank Board Chair Jody Zachoda (R) on her last day at Lamont Elementary School Library. Wisselink was the driving force behind an annual large book donation to the food bank from the school for the past few years.

Photo: Jody Zachoda.

Wildfire smoke inundates area

BY JOHN MATHER

Smoke from wildfires in B.C. and Alberta have been impacting air quality in the Lamont and Beaver County areas for the past week and during the second quarter of the year according to the Fort Air Partnership.

In a report issued last week, the Partnership indicated there were 544 exceedences of the Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives (AAAQO) and 88 exceedences of the 24-hour objective.

The increased number of high and very-highrisk AQHI hours resulted from wildfire smoke and summertime smog in the FAP airshed, the report stated.

“Wildfire smoke increased the amount of fine particulate matter in our airshed, especially from May 16-25 and June

8-14, but also on June 2-3 and June 16. Regional meteorological conditions (which led to smog formation) resulted in a 24-hour fine particulate matter exceedance on April 1.

There were 494 onehour exceedances of fine particulate matter caused by wildfire smoke. There were also 46 one-hour exceedances of ozone levels caused by wildfire smoke and/or

summertime smog, three one-hour exceedances of benzene with an undetermined source, and one one-hour exceedance of hydrogen sulphide with an undetermined source.

Meanwhile during the past week smoke again rolled into the area on July 13,

On July 16 smoke levels were at a high risk level and on July 17 they had dropped to a lower 4

to 6 level according to a stateent issued by Environment Canada.

It further added, “People with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke.

Stop outdoor activities and contact your health care provider if you or someone in your care experiences shortness of breath, wheezing (including asthma attacks), severe cough, dizziness or chest pains.

Stay inside if you are feeling unwell and experiencing symptoms.”

The smoke levels were expected to drop by July 18 as rain was expected to fall across the area.

T-shirt fiasco wasn’t even news

BY JOHN MATHER

A funny thing happened when I was waiting in line at the AMA offices the other day. A fellow a couple of spots ahead of me turned and looked at me and asked, “Is that a Doobie Brothers t-shirt you’re wearing?”

It was and he mentioned he had been talking to his wife the previous evening about the Doobie Brothers and thought it was a unique coincidence that the following day he should see a fellow wearing one from a concert in Calgary several years ago.

I don’t make a habit of reading t-shirts or their messages, but sometimes some do stand out.

I suppose people buy t-shirts for a variety of reasons. Some for comfort, some to remind them of places visited, others to make a statement, whether profound, political, depicting humour or just for the plain stupidity of the saying on the shirt.

Years ago when working at one of Edmonton’s major papers the directive came down to reading the t-shirts before shooting pictures of the person wearing it doing an activity.

If a person wore a t-shirt stating “F*CK all that’s missing is you!” then that person was avoided like the plague.

Now, that’s fine and dandy for us moral, astute journalists of yesterday.

Today’s scribblers and photogs seem to thrive on finding people wearing stupid t-shirts, especially if they stand next to politicians they don’t like.

Case in point Danielle Smith and Pierre Poilievre.

The pair were flipping flapjacks at the Calgary Stampede while being photographed with all manner of bystanders. One such bystander wore a t-shirt proclaiming something like “Thank a straight person for your existence” followed by the line “straight pride.”

Obviously the wearer was making a statement on where he stood on gender issues.

But did Poilievre or Smith even notice the shirt this guy was wearing as photos were snapped away of them.

CONTINUED

Maybe yes, maybe no, but it quickly evolved into a wedge issue.

Smith and Poilievre support straight rights, headlines proclaimed across social media.

Both politicians issued statements distancing themselves from the shirt wearer, indentified as one Eric Green.

There were no pictures or mentions if this same fellow posed with Prime Minister Trudeau

while at the same Stampede.

Should Smith and Poilievre know better?

Maybe, but then again were they even paying attention to some bystander posing next to them?

Would it have been news if the t-shirt wearer had a gay pride shirt on, or a Che Guevara shirt, or a Black Lives Matter t-shirt.

Probably not because those statements seem to fit in more with the

mainstream media’s agenda these days.

There have been photos of NDP members next to people wearing statement t-shirts with nary a peep from the media.

No this was a case of mainstream media and the woke left making hay out of nothing.

And people wonder why there is no trust for what they produce anymore?

BY HAZEL ANAKA

This week about all the focus I can muster is for a catch-all of topics. Let’s dive right in.

I’m not sure if your vacation plans this summer include a staycation. These options are popular for a variety of reasons. They tend to be shorter in duration. They are usually a lot easier on the budget. And they allow us to explore the attractions in our own community or province. It’s funny how most of us don’t check out the local highlights until we have out-of-town guests to impress.

But whether you’re doing short little day or weekend trips around the province or just living your usual life, I’m sure you’re racking up the miles on whatever wheels you’ve got parked in the driveway. Would you agree the roads are in terrible condition? Cracks, potholes, dished out lanes, humps and bumps are what

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await us. Goodness knows driving around Edmonton is one construction zone after another. There is nary a street not ripped up for some reason. Lane closures, reduced speed zones, and detours add minutes and adventure to even the simplest journey. Yet, surprisingly there seems to be very little rehabilitation being done to provincial highways. Isn’t this the season to get some neglected infrastructure whipped into shape? If the projects haven’t even begun yet, they’re either not happening for another year or they risk dragging into that iffy zone when it’s just a bit too cold for asphalt to properly seat.

The ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike has now gotten the support of actors. Of course, we are too far removed from the epicentre of the dispute to really know what’s going on. What has been predicted, if resolution is not found, is a marked increase of reality TV. Because they are unscripted and feature regular Joes doing who knows what, no professional writing is

required. These shows are lower budget and of dubious value. If you’ve ever wondered how you can pay for hundreds of satellite TV channels and still find nothing to watch, expect it to get worse if the strike drags on.

If you’ve ever looked at some of the more offbeat hair dos, cuts and colours out there and wondered what this world is coming to, think again. Everything old is new again. And it doesn’t matter if we’re talking men or women. If you doubt that, just spend some time looking at historic photos. Many of my vintage and antique books feature some decidedly strange dos. Many men had collar or shoulder-length hair. Elaborate mustaches, mutton chop sideburns, forehead curls, centre parts, and waves are just some of the features. Women, traditionally have had more style choices. Often, we can date a photograph by the woman’s hairdo. Is a bouffant, a beehive, a pixie cut, a pageboy? Are her curls piled high atop her head or twisted into a chignon or a braid perhaps? Are they corralled

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by a bonnet or ornate hat? Are clips, combs, ribbons part of the hair decoration? Maybe, we just need to chill and live and let live. Most of us can’t look back at our high school grad photo or wedding pictures without cringing. Yet, we must have been some pretty hot stuff on the day in question. If hair is indeed our crowning glory, we have the right to choose our own look. Hell, some days I feel like adding a well-placed purple streak.

If you’ve ever wondered just how strong (or is that thick) a skull is, let me tell you. In one of those blink of an eye moments, I got hit on the

head with a falling ball pean hammer. Naturally, I cried more out of fear than pain. We all know that a blow to the head, in one of the vulnerable spots can lead to death. I’m not sure which part of the hammer made contact with the top lefthand side of my head. Roy checked for blood but luckily the skin hadn’t been broken. It throbbed with pain for the remainder of the day. A day later I realized I had a small lump closer to my left temple that continues to be tender to the touch. As a person with quite severe myopia (short-sightedness) I’m always at risk for a detached retina. Luckily,

my vision was unaffected. This little incident is a reminder that we should all be risk aware and work as safely as we can. Seeking medical help when warranted is also a good idea. A young man told me about how his arm and hand swelled up after a spider bite to his forearm. A trip to the doctor resulted in a couple ounces of gunk being drained from the site. Dangers, both known and unknown, lurk everywhere.

And, on that cheery note, I’ll end. If you stay safe on those crappy roads, rethink your hairdo, plan a daytrip, watch for falling hammers, and keep the little critters from biting, you’ll be okay from where I sit.

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Mundare dancers capture gold at World Dance Cup

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Three young dancers from Mundare captured gold medals at the World Dance Cup in Whistler B.C. earlier this month.

Matthew Kit, 14, his sister Brynn, 12, along with dance partner Ruth Derow, 12, performed the winning 50s rock and roll medley tap dance number choreographed by Niko’s Dance Team instructor Quincy Pipella.

Matthew and Bryn’s mother, Shauna Kit, said the group has worked hard over the past year with Matthew winning three dance scholarships in addition to winning gold at several competitions with his sister and Derow. Kit said that one competition in Fort Saskatchewan was the team’s ticket into the World Cup.

“They did this number at the (Sundance) competitions in Fort Saskatchewan, (and) the adjudicator there was able to give a ticket. She was able to choose the performance she was moved by and she gave (them) this ticket straight to the World Dance Cup that would be held in Whistler this July,” she said. “That was a very special thing.”

The World Dance Cup, first held in Vancouver B.C. in 2008, attracts dancers from all around the world with competitions in each age group and dance category. Dancers can only participate by invitation with seven age categories from six and under to over 30.

Kit said Matthew has been dancing since the age of seven while Brynn and Ruth have been dancing since they were five.

“Matthew has a real passion for dance. He is also a competitive hip hop dancer in Edmonton (and) does his technical dances, ballet, tap, Jazz, and hip hop out of Niko’s (Dance Team), and then he is also part of Mantra Movement,

which is a competitive Hip Hop studio that he also (dances with),” she said.

Kit said she homeschools her two children which allows them the freedom to travel and devote time for their passion.

“We homeschool with Vista Virtual. (I) love their program and it enables us to do this kind of stuff. (It’s with)

Pembina Hills school division (and) it's full Alberta curriculum. All the material is sent (and) laid out, you just have to follow it,” she said.

“Homeschooling allows us that freedom.”

In addition to homeschooling, Kit said several local families support each other by taking turns carpooling their children to Ryley for

dance classes at Niko’s Dance Team, just over 30 kilometers away.

“As a community we make this work,” said Kit, adding they have been attending Niko’s for the past six years.

“(Niko’s Dance Team) often gets overlooked because it's small town, but it isn't every day that local kids are getting invited to do stuff like (World Dance Cup) and that's 100 percent from their training and their teachers and their mentorship.”

Niko’s recently celebrated their 20th anniversary this year.

Meanwhile, Matthew will also be travelling to New York next week with his mother to attend a week-long training camp.

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Local dancers from Mundare, (L-R) Brynn Kit, 12, Matthew Kit, 14, and Ruth Derow, 12, pose with their gold medals won at the World Dance Cup competition in Whistler B.C. earlier this month. The dancers train out of Niko's Dance Studio in Ryley.

Photo: Shauna Kit

Andrew CAO leaves meeting amid heated debate

BY JANA SEMENIUK

The Village of Andrew’s July 12 council meeting was interrupted by a heated disagreement between Chief Administrative Officer Tim Melnyk and Mayor Merwin Haight that resulted in Melnyk leaving the meeting after the first 18 minutes.

Haight and Melnyk were at odds over adopting a portion of the previous meeting minutes where Haight disputed whether an issue listed had even been discussed. The meeting was not audio recorded by the council.

Haight eventually hammered his wooden gavel to end the argument which prompted Melnyk to abruptly leave the meeting. Haight then called for a 15-minute recess. When council reconvened, Melnyk was still absent. As a result, Haight made the motion to appoint councillor Barry Goertz to record the minutes, which was carried. Additionally,

Haight asked for the disputed portion of the previous meeting minutes to be removed.

“This is noted as an error,” he said, asking all in favour to amend the minutes which was carried.

Melnyk, unexpectedly returned to the council table shortly after, where Haight informed him of Goertz’ appointment for taking the minutes.

“Councillor Goertz has been appointed to take minutes of the meeting and it was passed by motion,” he said.

“Well, I don’t know how that can happen,” said Melnyk. “You need a CAO and the person appointed has to be appointed by me. That’s it.”

Melnyk quietly left the meeting a second time and didn’t return, prompting the council to declare a closed session at 7:46 p.m.

No motions were made when council emerged from their closed session an hour later, and they

quickly moved through their remaining agenda.

Items included hearing council reports, moving several bylaw readings to future meetings, in addition to reading an offer letter from a resident wishing to purchase a shed from the Village for $500. The meeting finally adjourned at 9:18 p.m. with no word from Melnyk.

A notice was posted on the Village’s social media page two days later of a special council meeting for July 17 at 9 a.m. While deputy mayor Tammy Pickett did not disclose specific information discussed during the special meeting, she did confirm that all of council, including Melnyk, were present at the meeting and no motions were passed.

“We still have a CAO,” she said by text. “This was more of a ‘how can

Local MLA gets appointments from Premier

On July 7, 2023, Premier Danielle Smith selected me to sit on the Building Communities Cabinet Policy Committee, and on July 13, 2023, I was officially appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary for Settlement Services and Ukrainian Evacuees reporting to the Provincial Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

I am honoured to take on these two roles and am looking forward to continuing my advocacy for Canadian-landed Ukrainian evacuees.

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we work together effectively, communicate, debate and understand each other’ type of meeting. We all had a very productive conversation. (I’m) feeling positive we all understand and respect each other now to have calmer meetings.”

The next village council meeting is scheduled for July 26 at 7 p.m.

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Notice of Nomination Day

Local Authorities Elections Act (Section 26)

LOCAL JURISDICTION: Town of Bruderheim, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is October 12, 2023 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beginning on July 5, 2023 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.

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The Beaver District 4-H Council would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the following businesses, companies and individuals who supported our first annual fundraiser through monetary donations, silent auction items and ticket sales.

• Kinsella Community Hall

• StraightVac Services

• Burner Energy Service Ltd.

• Home-Time Realty

• Viking Lions Club

• Beaver Emergency Medical Services

• Pine Cliff Energy

• Wetaskiwin Ready Mix

• Cardinal Energy Ltd.

• 6B Welding & Fab

• Viking Elks Club

• ADN Design

• Town of Viking

• Holco Construction

• Tofield Packers

• Section 35 Farm Distillery

• Claystone Waste Ltd.

• Bob Ash Trucking

• BASF Chemical

• Viking Livestock Supply

• Sixtree Signs

• Friends of 4-H

• Arber Greenhouses Ltd.

• Lango Cattle Co.

• Brooke’s Family

• Sherri-Lynn Wenger - Thirty-one consultant

• Country Doghouse Grooming & Creations

• TMT Wildrags

• Leanin Heeler Design Co.

• Bar H Leather Work

• Wye Knot Massage - Tofield

• Black Bear Boutique

• Golden Drop Honey

• Mint Pharmacy - Viking

• Laurie’s Vintage Creations

• Co-operators - Ritchie Agencies Insurance Ltd.

• Nutrien - Viking

• Lazuli Farms

• Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd - Viking

• Moonshine Cafe

• ATCO Gas

• Braided Mane Hair Company

• Peavey Mart - Vegreville

• KYBA Customs

• Nanninga Construction

• Heather McLean - Travel Agent

• Bumper to Bumper - Viking

We could not have had the success of the event without Aimee Boese being our emcee, Travis Dolter, Dance With Me-Social Dance Club (Sherry Tovell), our four 4-H clubs and our astounding volunteers. Everyone’s support and contributions means the world to our 4-H members!

Andrew CAO Tim Melnyk

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Lamont’s new park will include accessibility equipment for children with mobility issues

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Lamont’s new inclusive Tawaw Park will have the added benefit of equipment which is inclusive to the communities’ most vulnerable little residents; children with disabilities.

Part of the park design includes equipment able to accommodate children with disabilities which has one local family very excited.

Lamont resident Sylvia McDonald, whose 11year-old son Julian was born with a chromosomal disorder that renders him non-verbal with partial mobility issues, said it’s frustrating to have limited access to parks that can accommodate Julian’s disability.

“I can’t take him to the park at all right now. I’ll go to the city or Vegreville or Bruderhieim because our parks only have regulations for able kids, or for a baby. But not for Julian. His favourite thing in the world is to swing,” she said, adding that due to Julian’s low muscle-tone he cannot hold himself up to use a regular swing.

“I literally live across the street from one park and two blocks away from another and I can’t use either one because as soon as I go there, he wants to swing and he can’t.”

Lamont Mayor Kirk Perrin confirmed the new Tawaw Park will have accessibility equipment for children with mobility issues, in addition to a new accessibility swing being installed at Hillside Park. Perrin said the new inclusive initiatives are meant to help all residents feel included in using the town’s outdoor spaces.

“It’s a wonderful initiative that the community has taken on. The (Town) council and parks and recreation committee. It’s really amazing we are able to transform our outdoor spaces so everyone can be able to access the

environment,” he said.

“When I was growing up, we didn’t think about how everyone

would participate in the spaces and feel included.

It’s more than encompassing it for children,

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but also making it for them so they feel included no matter what physical limitations they may have.”

Perrin added that he hopes the new park additions will help Lamont attract new residents.

“We hope that this is something Lamont will be recognized for in terms of making Lamont more of a community of choice for people coming to the area,” he said. “This was a great opportunity for us to showcase what Lamont is trying to become for the residents.”

Perrin also confirmed that all of the accessibility in both parks will have rubberized pathways leading to them.

RCMP Fort Sask. are Investigation an obduction which to date reveals that a 6-year-old victim was playing outside when a delivery driver offered to bring him to the 7-11 for candy and a “Slurpee”.

The suspect took the victim to a 7-11 purchasing several items and

Obituary Collie, Kenneth David

With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth David Collie of Lamont, Alberta. Born November 30th, 1941 in Meadowlake, Saskatchewan. Died July 4th, 2023 at the age of 81.

brought the victim back home where the victim told his parent.

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP were able to quickly identify and locate the suspect.

A 29-year-old resident of Edmonton was arrested and is currently in custody with charges pending.

led him to study and become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. A career he held from 1964 until his retirement at the age of 65 in 2006. His love of aircraft never wavered.

11-year-old Julian McDonald enjoys a swing at Heritage Park Historical Village in Calgary this past May with his family. The McDonalds are excited about a new park being built in Lamont that will encompass accessibility equipment for children like Julian who live with mobility issues.

Ground breaking for Tawaw Park is expected in the fall to coincide with the national Truth and Reconciliation Day Sept. 30.

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Duties and Responsibilities will include:

-Leadership and Management of the business operations of the foundation.

-Along with the Board of Directors lead the development execution of the Strategic Plan.

-Leading a small Administration team

-Leading Fund Development and Donor Stewardship

-Public Relations and Marketing

-Along with the Board of Directors ensure legal compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency, and Provincial legislation and regulation.

-Lead the development of the annual budget and provide timely and accurate financial reports to the Board of Directors.

-Along with the Board of Directors ensure that the Foundation respects and meets the requests of the Donors for the long-term sustainability of the Fund.

-Strong Public and Donor Relations.

The successful candidate should have a University degree or proven experience in non-profit leadership and financial management, excellent Interpersonal skills to maintain donor, community partners, Board of Directors, and team member relations.

The Executive Director Position is a full-time position reporting to the Board of Directors.

Location: Camrose, Alberta

Salary: $70,000 to $90,000 per year

Closing Date: July 31, 2023

To apply please send Cover and Resume to:

Battle River Community Foundation – Carol Rollheiser, Director

Email: c.rollheiser@telus.net

https://brcf.ca/

Left to mourn are his bride of 53 years, Laverne (Markham), his children Shayne (Corinne) Collie, Kim (Mark) Glasman and Wendy (Ryan) Thys, his grandchildren Kalem, Cody (Jalycia), Emily, Jaynie, Anna, Robin, Sienna and Aryn.

Ken was born in Meadowlake, SK to Stan and Evelyn Collie. He spent his childhood in numerous northern Canadian communities with his parents who were missionaries with N.C.E.M.

At the age of 17, he enrolled in college at Millar Memorial Bible Institute in Pamburn, SK, where he attended for 4 years.

His love for aircraft began at an early age and

In 1969, he met and fell in love with his perfect match, Laverne Markham. They were married July 11, 1970 in Flin Flon, MB. They started their life together in Churchill, MB, moving to Prince Albert, SK, Winnipeg, MB and Airdrie, AB. The last eight years of his life was spent in Lamont, AB.

Everywhere he went, he made an effort to be involved in the Church and the community. He was an example to us all and touched many lives.

A celebration of his life will be held at:

Lamont Alliance Church (5007 46th St, Lamont) on July 29th at 3pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to N.C.E.M. (https://ncem.ca/donate/).

This is a ministry that has remained close to Ken's heart and he has supported his entire life.

Photo: Syliva McDonald

New nurses to be practicing in Alberta

On April 4, 2023, the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) added new pathways that enable internationally educated nurses (IENs) to seek fair, fast, standardized,

and transparent licensure in Alberta. “In the three months since launch, the CRNA has increased the number of nurses registered in Alberta," said Joy Peacock, CRNA CEO

and Registrar. "Many applicants have been working in Alberta in other health-care roles; and now their competencies and skills are being assessed for licensure as a registered nurse."

3,101 applicants have received permits since April 4, 2023, from all application types.

1,579 of the 3,101 permits issued were IENs that applied via new substantial equivalence

pathways.

In previous permit years (October 2018 to September 2022), the CRNA received 582 applications from IENs using the substantial equivalence pathway. Today, in partnership with Alberta Health

Services (AHS), the CRNA is launching a Supervised Practice Program (SPP) that allows registered nurse applicants, who meet the eligibility requirements, to gain necessary hours of practice required to maintain a permit.

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HELP WANTED

Student Employment Opportunity

The St Michael Regional Solid Waste Commission is seeking a candidate for a Casual Labourer July 4, 2023 through the end of August 31, 2023.

Under the supervision of Site Supervisor, the participant will be required to carry out a variety of general labour, light maintenance plus related duties. This is a hands on position including but not limited to such tasks as:

-grass cutting and grounds maintenance

-painting various buildings and facilities

-general clean-up

-light servicing of grounds maintenance equipment

Please submit resume to: The St Michael Regional Solid Waste Commission (Drop off) Site Office at 185053 TR 562 or mail PO Box 308 Bruderheim AB, T0B 0S0 or Fax: 780.796.2081 or Email info@stmichaellandfill.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Term Position

St. Michael Regional Landfill is accepting applications for a Temporary Full Time Equipment Operator. All Applicants must possess a valid Class 3 License with air brakes. A driver’s abstract will be required prior to Employment.

Qualifications:

This successful applicant will have a strong work ethic, experience operating equipment such as a tracked loader, packer, skid steer; mechanical aptitude and good communication and listening skills.

- Landfill certification is not required but would be an asset.

-This is a temporary full time hourly rated position depending on qualifications.

-The selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and a preemployment medical.

- Wages based on qualifications and experience.

- Benefits are available. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is found. The St. Michael Regional Solid Waste Commission thanks all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Roy's Handyman Services. Flooring, Trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Call 780-2323097

Drywall Taping/ Ceiling Texturing 40 years experience on the job, from commercial buildings to new homes to home renovations. No job too small.

Experienced Killam drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job, big or small. Don't want to do it yourself?Give me a call! Willing to travel anywhere in the county. I also do ceiling textures. Flagstaff Taping & Texturing

Murray Cholowsky Call or text at 780-385-1251

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Quality Residential and Commercial Interior Painting

Betty Tkaczyk

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K-9 Choice Foods in Tofield, Alberta is now hiring for all departments with opportunities in lead hand and management positions! "No Experience Required" positions available in our raw pet food packaging and processing departments starting at $18.00/hr. We are also looking for skilled meat cutters, band saw operators, delivery driver, and livestock processors. $20.00/hr to $30/hr to start depending on applicants level of experience and expertise. Deliver resumes in person to: K9 Choice Foods Inc. 5025 - 47A Street Tofield, Alberta. Email resumes to: deb@k9choicefoods.com. Call to book an interview appointment: Phone: (780) 922-6642.

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

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Nimchuk tops combine crunch for second year

BY JOHN MATHER

When the dust had steeled and the  debris cleared Lamont’s Ethan Nimchuk was the winner of the 11th Annual Combine Crunch July 9, part of the Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo. For Nimchuk it was

the second year in a row he won the event and he walked away with the $5,000 first prize.

Owen Glover, of Thorhild, took second place and received a payout of $2,500.

The grudge match which pitted any com-

bine remaining after regular competition was won by Jacob Theissen who took home $2,000.

The race also featured first time driver 15-yearold Christian Nimchuk of Lamont who piloted the Woitas Farms combine.

Participants take direct aim at each other during the Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo’s Combine Crunch competition, July 9. The winner was Lamont resident Ethan Nimchuk, for the second year in a row.

Longtime Mundare firefighters honoured

BY JOHN MATHER

Two longtime Mundare Firefighters were recently awarded with 20 years recognition awards from the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association.

Charlie Gargus and Al Lenkewich, who both joined the AFCA in 1999 were celebrated at the annual AFCA conference in the Edmonton Expo Centre on May 28.

Al joined Lamont County Emergency Services (LCES) in 1990 and worked his way up from firefighter to Captain, and maintained this position until he relinquished and returned to the floor.

Gargus joined (LCES) in 1985 and worked his way to Assistant Deputy Chief.

“Al is a wealth of information and is always willing to help whether it is mentoring another member or fundraising. He can be found in the kitchen cooking up a

storm or at the BBQ with a flipper in his hand,” said Mundare District Chief, Glenda Dales.

“Charlie is our public relations guy at emergency services fundraiser events.”

“As Chief Officers, both Deputy Chief Kelly and I are extremely proud of our members being recognized by the

Alberta Fire Chiefs Association,” said Lamont County’s Regional Fire Chief, Bo Moore.

“This is a welldeserved honour, the dedication to our service does not go unnoticed at the local level, and is now rightfully being recognized at the provincial level!”

LAMONT COUNTY

• W4-18-53-24-SW Plan 0826481 Block 2 Lot 1 5.02 acres yard site in Lamont County. Utilities at the property line. Price $45,000

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

• W4-18-54-18NW 2 parcel farm 158.48 acres 130 ± acres of grain cultivation 3 bedroom house. Property has gas, power, well, septic with aerial discharge, Dug out and a shop Price: $795,000

• 4 lot package for sale in Chipman. Located 5004 50 St, 5006 50 St, 5008 50 St, 5010 50 St Chipman AB. Please call for price

• SW ¼, 30-54-18-W4 (South ½)- 72.12 acres Fenced pasture land Price: $190,000

• HWY 834 TWP 544 Village Chipman 70.18 acres Fenced pasture land Price: $190,000

• HWY 834 TWP 544 Village Chipman 2.05 acres pasture land Price: $50,000

Employment Opportunity Battle River Community Foundation

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Battle River Community Foundation was founded in 1995 to serve as a conduit to match community-minded donors with worthy causes and organizations that exist to support the local area.

The Foundation is recruiting for an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

The Executive Director position core function is to manage the operations of the foundation in accordance to the guidelines established by the Board of Directors.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

-Leadership and Management of the business operations of the foundation.

-Along with the Board of Directors lead the development execution of the Strategic Plan.

-Leading a small Administration team

-Leading Fund Development and Donor Stewardship

-Public Relations and Marketing

-Along with the Board of Directors ensure legal compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency, and Provincial legislation and regulation.

-Lead the development of the annual budget and provide timely and accurate financial reports to the Board of Directors.

-Along with the Board of Directors ensure that the Foundation respects and meets the requests of the Donors for the long-term sustainability of the Fund.

-Strong Public and Donor Relations.

The successful candidate should have a University degree or proven experience in non-profit leadership and financial management, excellent Interpersonal skills to maintain donor, community partners, Board of Directors, and team member relations.

The Executive Director Position is a full-time position reporting to the Board of Directors.

Location: Camrose, Alberta

Salary: $70,000 to $90,000 per year

Closing Date: July 31, 2023

To apply please send Cover and Resume to: Battle River Community Foundation – Carol Rollheiser, Director

Email: c.rollheiser@telus.net https://brcf.ca/

• W4-18-53-26-NE N1/2 Lamont County 80 acres with about 70 acres in hay. Property is fenced, and has power and a well. Price: $250,000

• NE-11-54-18-W4 160 acres and E 1/2 NW-11-54-18-W4 79.73 acres both properties fenced. Larger property has ± 130 acres of hay with a large spring fed dugout. and the smaller portion is pasture. Price $760,000.00

• SE-8-55-17-W4 160 acres ± 130 acres of #2 soil currently in hay Price $660,000

TWO HILLS COUNTY RECREATION LAND

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

STRATHCONA COUNTY

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

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

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Mundare’s Charlie Gargus, centre, received a 20-year membership award from the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association during the AFCA’s annual conference in Edmonton in late May. AFCA president Randy Schroder, left, and first vice-president Rob Evans, right presented the award.

- The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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