Long time Lamont resident Kent Harrold, 92, was acclaimed as board chair for the Lamont Health Care Centre board during their annual general meeting on July 15.
Harrold was first elected in 1976 after then board chair Mr. R. B. Christie resigned, according to Trudy Harrold’s book on the history of LHCC titled ‘On Highest Mission Sent’. This year will be Harrold’s 48th year as chair.
Other board members include Rev. Debbie Brill, Linda Mills, David Diduck, Connie Newgard, Trudy Harrold, Linda Knowles, and vice chair, Mae Adamyk.
Attendees of the AGM included elected officials from several municipalities and Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk.
Armstrong-Homeniuk spoke to the crowd of approximately 40 people and praised LHCC’s many years of good work in the community.
Harrold said the LHCC have wonderful staff and shared that during the centre’s advent meeting they recognized 22 long service awards.
“A few less than last year, but nevertheless remarkable,” he said. “We have
staff, including part time, of about 250 people. Quite hard to imagine, that’s a lot of people. Wonderful folks doing wonderful work.”
Dr. El Haj, Chief of Staff, spoke to plans for replacing the hospital’s long term care centre with a new building. Plans were announced in Oct. after the LHCC received a $43.8 million grant from the provincial government.
AGM July 15. This will make 48 years for Harrold as chair of the hospitals' board.
“We are all excited about our new project which is coming,” said Dr. El Haj. “We will have new wings for long term care that will serve our elderly people with more comfort.”
LHCC Chief Executive Officer, Shahad Bharmal, also spoke to the project and said the number of beds will go down slightly.
“Our new long term care project is an upcoming project. It's going to
Public not notified as Bruderheim CAO calls training session with council for a ‘path forward’
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Residents in the town of Bruderheim noticed when a number of cars were parked in front of the firehall last week on July 17.
According to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) all meetings of council must be made available to the public, which prompted several questions from the Lamont Leader to Chief Administrative Officer Phyllis Forsyth.
While the MGA states a council may close part of their public session for
discussion, it says they must return to public session to pass any resolutions.
All public council meetings, including special meetings, must include at least 24 hours notification to the public.
Forsyth responded and said she called for and chaired the meeting with council but said it was a training session, not an official ‘meeting’, which is why the public were not notified.
She said she called for the session shortly after the July 3 meeting, where tempers flared leading to one councillor abruptly leaving the meeting.
replace our longterm care,” he said.
“We have 101 long term care beds that are going to change to 93 long term care beds. We will have 25 type A beds and the rest will be type B.”
Bharmal said the type A and type B labelling will keep in accordance with the continuing care act which states, according to the provincial government’s website, that type A beds are for people with complex medical needs while type B are for people with various other medical needs. In both cases, the person is unable to remain safely at home or another facility.
Questions arose from the crowd as to where current patients will be placed while construction is ongoing. Bharmal said plans are still being developed to address this issue. He said construction will begin next year
and finish in approximately 2027
Meanwhile, Harrold said age hasn’t stopped him from continuing to work on his farm and he is looking forward to more years on the LHCC board.
“I was bailing on (the weekend) and cutting hay,” he said adding he works up to eight hours some days. “I don’t do any physical work anymore. I make sure the machines work properly.”
Harrold said he comes from a family where longevity is the norm. He said several of his ancestors worked into their 90s and a brother who still flies a plane.
“He’ll be 90 in Dec. He’s still flying, still has his commercial license and flies people around up North. He’s had a license since he was 17,” he said. Harrold reflected on his time with the board and said he hopes to serve a while longer.
“I’ve had a really interesting time. It’s been a good time a lot of the time, but sometimes it hasn’t been fun at all. (We’ve) had some big problems from time to time, but nothing we couldn't figure out and work our way through and make better,” he said. “I hope it sticks for a little longer.”
“I held a governance and strategic planning session where all members of council were invited for training and strategic planning on how Council can move forward in a respectful and professional manner,” she said. When asked if materials from the training session would be made available for public viewing, Forsyth said
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Kent Harrold has been acclaimed as board chair of the Lamont Health Care Center board during their
Photo: Jana Semeniuk
Several vehicles were spotted outside the Bruderheim firehall July 17. It was later revealed to be a session between the town council and CAO that was not communicated beforehand to the public. Jana Semeniuk photo.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, July 24, 2024
BY JOHN MATHER
At its July 9 council meeting Lamont County awarded a drainage contract to 2613245 Alberta Ltd. for $273,476.
The award, according to Chief Administrative Officer Peter Tarnawsky, came following discussion council had at a March 12, meeting.
At that meeting, Public Works Director Darby Dietz explained the culvert replacement program to be undertaken this year.
There were 54 locations identified for 70 culverts to be replaced or added with new installations which would result in about 2.5 km of new roadside ditching.
At the March 12 meeting Tarnawsky said the administration was working hard to be efficient and deal with those culverts that had been identified as inefficient, and deal with the culverts that had been damaged or didn’t exist but were needed.
Of the nine tenders received by the County three were within the budget requirements and six were over the budget limits.
The contract awarded calls for the installation of 18 culverts in eight locations in both Division three and Division 4.
The winning tender, reported Dietz in his submission to council, is a new company created in the last year by one of the owners of a company that had previously done work for the County in 2023. He added the company was in the final steps of receiving its COR certification.
“We’ve used proponent A and proponent B in the past with great results,” said Dietz when asked about the potential contractors by Division Two councillor Aaron Wick.
Wick moved acceptance of Proponent A for
Lamont County Council provided community grants to a variety of community groups during their July 9 regular council meeting.
the contract and it was passed by council.
Reeve David Diduck asked if additional work was undertaken would it be retendered, and he was told the work and prices would come back to council for final approval.
Much discussion had preceded the grants at a previous meeting.
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The County will supply the culverts for installation at a cost of $49,039.70. This expenses had been previously approved and all is within the total budgeted amount of $500,00for the project.
Dietz added if the winning company received the contract they might be able to add a couple more sites for culvert replacement within the budgeted amount.
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from more than 26 groups seeking grants funding.
Those groups that received funding were: Bruderheim Agricultural Society, $500; Lamont & District Agricultural Society, $2,000; Chipman Golden Seniors Club, $2,000; Ukrainian
National Society of Delph, $2,000; M. Drahomonow Literary Society (Moscow Hall), $2,000; M. Drahomonow Recreation Area, $2,000; Holy Ascension Russo Greek Orthodox Catholic Church-Skaro, $2,000; St. Demetrius Cultural Center, $2,000; Zhoda Community Centre, $2,000; Lamont Seniors Transportation Commit-
Harold James scholarships awarded
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Lamont Health Care
Centre’s annual Harold James scholarships were awarded during their AGM last week with two cheques for $1,000 presented.
The scholarship is named after the former CAO who retired from the LHCC in 2019 after 40 years.
The scholarships were created to help high school students and LHCC employees
advance their education in health care.
James was on hand at the AGM to present the awards in his name.
The first recipient, Ceili Hammond, is currently employed in the hospital’s admitting office. Current LHCC CEO Shahad Bharmal said Hammond is in IT and holds a gpa of 4.0.
The second recipient, Sherise Pelrine, is also currently employed as a unit clerk. Pelrine was
tee, $2,000; Ivan Franko Educational Society of Peno, $2,000; St Michael Community & District Agricultural Society, $2,000; St James Russo Greek Orthodox Hall, $2,000; The Educational Society of Wostok in the name of Taras Shevchenko, $2,000; Holy Trinity Orthodox Church of Sunland Hall, $2,000;
unable to attend the presentation.
“She is not here today, but she has been working with us as an NCA for eight years and will be (advancing her education),” said Bharmal.
Skaro National Hal, $2,000; Ross Creek Community Hall, $3,000; Andrew Agricultural Society, $1,500; Andrew Curling Club, $500; Elk
Island Minor Hockey, $2,500; Friends of Mundare Public Library,$500.00; Andrew Rainbow Club, $2,000; Friends of Lamont Elementary School Society, $1,000; and Ukrainian Catholic Parish of Spasa (Moskalyk), $1,000.
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, July 24, 2024 -3 Cynthia Hamar Band with special guest Brianna Lizotte
Harold James and winner Ceili Hammond
Opinion Letter to the editor
Canadians still divided and upset 30 years after government study
BY JOHN MATHER
I’m catching up on some reading and one of the books I’m currently reading is a biography by renowned Canadian journalist Roy McGregor.
The book was a birthday gift from my sister.
The tome starts off slowly, but then McGregor gets into his travels through sports and politics in this country from the mid-1970s to the past ten years.
In one section he discusses his reporting on the Keith Spicer commission set up by the Mulroney government in the early 1990s entitled the ‘Citizen’s Forum on Canada’s Future.’
The commissioners on this committee travelled Canada from coast to coast hosting open houses to listen to ordinary Canadians tell what they thought of our beautiful country.
The commission lasted from Nov. 1990 to June 1991.
In his final report, Spicer in his Chairman’s forward states, “Seen from abroad by both foreigners and Canadians, Canada looks like paradise. Long queues of immigrants - seeking freedom, tolerance and prosperitysay so.
“So does the United Nations: apart from calling on us routinely as a trusted peacekeeper, it estimates that we enjoy the second highest level of "human development" on earth (after Japan, based on literacy, schooling, life expectancy, national wealth) .
“Yet seen from within, Canada looks to Canadians like a pessimist’s nightmare of Hell. That's the message we get from almost all our elites - politicians, bureaucrats, media, business and unions, even, sometimes, our artists - who, outside Quebec, tend to be eloquent, but often voluptuously anxious about Canada; and inside Quebec studiedly indifferent .
“Let’s be honest: we’re all a bit guilty of running down Canada. Dumping on this sprawling, fragile nation without nationality is our homegrown idea of flag- waving. The only exceptions? Recent immigrants who haven't yet got the hang of it.”
During the course of its open houses, the Commission received an additional 7,056 letters, and another 3,000 individuals used kits designed by the commissioners for individual responses to the commission.
Additionally the commission reached out not only to include a youth consultation comment, but also ventured to the level of elementary school students seeking their input.
No gases at landfill, 115 years of space remains
Dear Editor:
Regarding last week’s article in the Leader regarding the St Michael Landfill – owned and operated by the St Michael Regional Solid Waste Commission.
The Commission is established under legislation – the same legislation that estab-
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lishes the County, Towns and Villages in the Lamont district.
Here are a couple of facts: the landfill has 115 years of space which has been calculated by the Commission’s engineers and reported to the Government of Alberta annually in the GOA’s reporting
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There is no methane gas or greenhouse gas at the landfill, nor will there be in 115 years as the footprint of the landfill is too small.
Linda Davies Commission Manager, St. Michael Regional Solid Waste Commission
Within a year it had received reports from 4,575 classrooms and that included participation by 106,393 students.
“But in its own way, the Forum worked,” the report states. “It was an honest process. It worked because citizens themselves wanted it to work. Except among French-speaking Quebeckers and aboriginal peoples, the people took ownership of the process.”
But there was discontent in the nation
The report continues, ”Early in April, in Drayton Valley, Alberta, a man came to the Forum to return his war medals, which he had brought with him. Why? Because he was now ashamed of being a Canadian, watching people tear apart the country – he had fought for.”
So let’s fast forward 30 years to today.
This country is still fragmented. Our standing in the world order has plummeted in recent years.
The west is totally alienated from the mob ruling the country from Ottawa.
While the Spicer Commissioner, as the CFCF was also called, targeted a strong dislike for Prime Minister Brian Mulroney at the time, would a similar inquiry if it were to held today show any different results other than a nation-wide strong dislike of Justin Trudeau and his surrogate Jagmeet Singh.
Trudeau and his Liberals, with the help of the NDP, have divided this nation calling ordinary Canadians systematic racists all the while dropping our status on the inter-
The woke policies of the government are killing our industries - not only the energy industry in Alberta and the west, but other industries in Ontario and Quebec.
In the U.S. as the now resigned from contention Joe Biden fades into irrelevance and Donald Trump, following the Republican Convention, seems to be rising like a shooting star, Canada really faces an uncertain future.
Trump says he will automatically kill electric vehicle production mandates if elected.
Meanwhile Trudeau has spent billions of our dollars subsidizing battery plants in Ontario and Quebec which will die a lonely death if this happens.
Ford, the company, not Ontario premier, has announced they are halting production of EVs at the Oakville assembly plant in favour of pick up trucks, diesel and gas powered.
The car makers know their markets so what does this tell us about EVs?
I couldn’t find a final cost of the Spicer report 30 years ago, but undoubtedly it cost millions of dollars.
And our governments have learned nothing.
NOTHING!
Thirty years on there is discontent because the Federal government won’t listen to the people who vote. Ordinary Canadians like you and me.
It’s not Canadians who are the problem. It’s the government.
And that has to change.
Kerry Anderson Publisher John Mather Reporter Jana Semeniuk Reporter Crystal Moren
BY HAZEL ANAKA
If we met at the post office or the bank, this is what I might tell you about my recent life. Naturally I’d ask about yours as well.
Because of prescheduled appointments I’ve had to be out and about more than I would have liked in these dangerously high temperatures. I do not like this one little bit particularly the longer the heat wave lasts. These extreme temps place undue stressors on people, plants, animals, and equipment. It’s great to hit the open road in your air-conditioned car but should you have car trouble, the results could be catastrophic. It is far easier to stay safe and cool in our air-conditioned house. To add a wrinkle to the situation I’ve just begun a new prescription that warns against “prolonged or excessive exposure to direct
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and/or artificial sunlight while using this medication.” Oh, goodie. Add in the wildfire smoke, ‘nosee-ums,’ and mosquitos and the great outdoors begins to look more like a minefield than paradise. The only thing missing are Lyme-disease carrying ticks and vicious horseflies.
After my six-week post-op checkup (all’s good) I went to Kingsway Mall for lunch. There I bumped into E and W who moved away from their property near Andrew nine years ago. I couldn’t remember their names so I asked. I was frankly surprised she remembered my name after all this time until she said they head to the Co-op Store in Fort Saskatchewan early every Wednesday morning to grab a copy of The Leader. If they’re delayed the sizeable stack of papers is gone. I’ve heard similar stories from others involving other communities but yet, again I was reminded of what people will do to get a copy of a newspaper they value. Often, they try to convince me it’s because of this column. That sounds nice whether it’s true or
not. We spent some time catching up on things before going about our respective business. While at the mall I popped into the Telus store. Two years ago, I’d been forced to replace my iPhone because it was acting up and no longer reliable. It was early August and I was a festival coordinator who needed a working phone. To ease the sticker shock of the iPhone 13 ProMax, I opted for the Bring it Back program. Essentially, at the twoyear anniversary of the purchase you have the option of bringing back your phone and buying a new one or paying off the balance of the contract in one big chunk. In my case it’s $430 that will be added to the August bill. I don’t need the yet-to-be released latest and greatest model iPhone 16.
But that’s not the point of the story. In order to access our account in the system I had to prove my identity and answer his questions. No problem. I had over my driver’s license. As I’m putting it back in my wallet I really look at it and realize to my horror that it had expired on my birthday in March. He noticed it too. I say, “Oh my God, they used to send out renewal reminders.” He says, “I know; same thing with vehicle registration.” He’d gotten stopped on his way to Calgary and luckily gotten a warning and not the $350 (or whatever) ticket for expired registration. I’m flabbergasted. I say, “I’ve used this picture ID at the hospital for my surgery and to check into a hotel at Hinton; how come no one noticed or told me?” Needless to say, after
my meal I headed across the street to AMA. Clearly, this happens a lot because the clerk finished my sentence for me as I started my sad story. “So now what?” I ask. She said she could renew it for me but I’d need a new photo because it had been 5 years since the last one. Good, I thought, my hair had gone grey in the meantime and was looking pretty good that day so go for it. The question of organ donation came up. I’d signed the donor card after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan. The family of deceased player Logan Boulet donated his organs which saved six lives. They began an organ donor drive that continues to advance the cause through the Logan Boulet Effect. This new license will say Donor on it.
I said, “I can’t believe there aren’t any consequences for allowing a license to expire.” Though I suppose if I’d been stopped by a police officer or been in an accident, things might have turned out differently. She said, “Well, it’s not 6 months yet. It’s close, but it’s not 6 months since it expired.” “Why, what happens at 6 months?” I ask. “You start from scratch. You need to bring in a passport as photo ID and some printed proof of residency. People aren’t very happy with the extra hoops to jump through.” So, if you don’t mind, would you please check your driver’s license expiry date and make sure you’re not tempting fate in ignorant bliss like I was.
And that brings our little chat to an end. Besides, it’s far too hot to stand in the street gabbing any longer, from where I sit.
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Wildfires rage while air quality plummets locally
LANDON ZABEL
This past Saturday the town of Lamont County area was enveloped in wildfire smoke that had arrived from the multitude of fires raging in the northern regions of the province; as we are currently in the middle of fire season, which runs from March 1 to October 31.
As of Monday morning the Alberta ‘wildfire status dashboard’ stated that at the moment there were 161 active wildfires in the province of Alberta, with 52 of said wildfires being classified as ‘out of control,’ but these numbers are always fluctuating.
The abundance of wildfires is not due to a lack of effort to combat the flames, as 764 wildfires have already been extinguished since January 1.
Alberta has experienced a dramatic increase in the magnitude of wildfires in the recent past. In 2023 Alberta Wildfire had stated that “an average amount of wildfires,” average meaning 1,088, had occurred last year, but the cost of said wild-
fires was anything but average.
The land that had gone up in flames during the 2023 wildfire season was 2.2 million hectares or 22,000 square kilometers, roughly the size of Israel.
This figure is alarmingly larger than the fiveyear average of 226,000 hectares, the difference between these figures is tenfold. 2.2 million hectares is a recordbreaking figure, with the previous record being 1.3 million hectares in 1981.
This wildfire season has seen 462,302 hectares burn, and the resulting smoke that blankets Lamont County and the Province at large – seriously damages the air quality for all Albertans.
The ‘Air Quality Health Index’ or AQHI is a scale designed to communicate the health risks associated with the current level of pollutants in the air. A 1-3 on the scale indicates ‘low risk,’ while a 4-6 is categorized as a ‘moderate risk, a score of 7-10 means ‘high risk,’ and a 10+ is a ‘very high risk.’
This past Saturday, Lamont, Bruderheim, Elk Island, and
Bruderheim Liquor store owner petitions against town decision to allow 3rd liquor store
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Town resident and Bruderheim Vintage liquor store owner, Harrison Park, has launched an appeal against the town’s decision to allow the opening of a third liquor store, approved on July 2.
Park said there is not enough business in the town of 1,384 (as of 2022) to support three liquor stores and the decision could cause one or more of them to fail.
“Hopefully the Town will make the right decision. We had a one-time meeting with the CAO Phyllis (Forsyth). We talked about the issue, but she focused everything on the bylaw,” he said.
“I told her it will be too saturated but she (doesn’t) care. You have to think of the communi-
Edmonton recorded 10+ on the AQHI scale. As of writing this article, there are currently 12 communities with AQHI scores of 10+ out of a total of 40 communities with available AQHI scores, meaning roughly 30% of Albertans are breathing hazardous air.
Health Canada estimates that “air pollution contributes to 15,300 premature deaths each year in Canada,” this is due to prolonged exposure to poor air quality resulting in pneumonia, heart disease, or even lung cancer.
The Canadian government recommends that at times when the air quality health index is at a 10+ people should attempt to “reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors, especially if one experiences symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.” However, for the “at risk” population, people with pre-existing heart or breathing problems as well as seniors and children should “avoid strenuous activities outdoors.”
ty and what we need.”
Park said he compared the town of Bruderheim to the town of Lamont which has three liquor stores. He said Lamont’s population is 1,648 (as of 2022) and divided among the liquor stores is approximately 550 people per store. He said with a third liquor store, Bruderheim’s total will be 461 per store which he feels is not enough.
“(Don’t) only focus on one specific industry. The town might be happy to fill out the empty (space). You think it’s a good decision, but one guy (might) close down,” he said.
Currently, Bruderheim has two liquor stores, a pub and a hotel bar in addition to liquor available in the town’s restaurant.
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Park said he has owned the Vintage Liquor Store for the past 10 years, living as a resident in town with his
Support pours in for Ablesdog groomer, bikers respond
BY JANA SEMENIUK
As news of a local eight-year-old girls’ plea for donations to support the training of her diabetic service dog has been shared among residents online and in the Lamont Leader over the past several weeks, an incredible number of people have stepped up to help.
The Able family of Lamont had a fundraising goal of $12,000 in order to cover the costs of training their dog ‘Nanny’ to detect Olivia’s fast changing blood sugar levels and prevent a medical catastrophe.
Olivia was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of four and has struggled with different
challenges since then. A glucose monitor, used to detect high and low blood sugar in Olivia’s body, has been ineffective after Olivia developed a severe allergy to the monitor’s adhesive.
As a result, the family monitor Olivia’s condition constantly, manually checking her blood sugar levels several times a day while struggling with the monitor until Nanny can be fully trained in two years.
One of the most recent fundraising efforts, came courtesy of a local dog groomer, Chelsea Stolz, who hosted a charity dog wash and silent auction for the Able family on July 18, which was covered by Global News.
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wife and children. He said that comments on social media have accused him of petitioning the town back then in order to open the liquor store, which was the third one in town at the time, but Park said it wasn’t him. He said he bought the store after it was already established.
The Spirit of Bruderheim, a previous liquor store, has been closed for at least the past five years. Scheduled to go in its place beside the pub, Bruder’s Club, is Liquor
Stop N Shop. There is one other location of Liquor Stop N Shop located in Redwater according to an online search.
One of Park’s customers, Bob Wutzke, agrees with Park and feels a third liquor store will be too much.
“We had three liquor stores before, then the other one closed down the street,” said Wutzke.
“We don’t need three liquor stores. We need a variety store, maybe a mom-and-pop restaurant. (This town) isn’t big
enough for three liquor stores.”
Park’s deadline for submitting his appeal is July 23 at noon. By July 22, he already collected more than 200 signatures to include with his appeal.
According to the Bruderheim town website, upon receipt of the appeal form, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) must hold a hearing within 30 days.
The board may consider hearing from anyone claiming to be affect-
ed by the decision or permit and a decision will be handed down within 15 days of the hearing’s conclusion.
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In Memory of Donald (Donnie) Serink
Donald (Donnie) Serink of Lamont, Alberta passed away July 12, 2024. Born on June 30, 1948 to Michael and Olga Serink of Lamont, Alberta; remembered by sister Josephine ‘Josie’ Oginski, of Edmonton, Alberta; brother Michael ‘Ron’ Serink, of Kilworthy, Ontario; brother Wayne Serink, of Lamont, Alberta. Until we are together again, our brother will be forever in our hearts.
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the outcomes would be made available during a vote of council but did not indicate when.
A copy of the training session’s agenda was leaked to the Lamont Leader and indicated topics that included; Code of Conduct review and discussion, Collaborative Working with terms of reference and a standing agenda, discussion topics including the July 3 meeting and a path forward, public participation period, then a round
table discussion from all council members in addition to Forsyth and the Chief Operating Officer Dennis Tomuschat. The agenda ended with a discussion around the ‘Next Meeting’ before adjournment.
In terms of a council breaking rules outlined in the MGA, there are options available to the public who question their local council’s activity. One is a petition for a municipal inspection, as was undertaken by ratepayers in the County of Lamont earlier this year. With this option, 20 percent of the
population signatures must be attained within 60 days of declaring the petition. The office of Municipal Affairs would deem the petitions’ sufficiency and issue a ruling as to whether an inspection would be conducted. Another option is to petition for a Recall of a council member or the mayor where 40 percent of the population’s signatures must be attained within 60 days and the local CAO will be tasked with deeming the petitions’ sufficiency.
Meanwhile, other questions for Forsyth around public information were also answered
in her email. When questioned as to why the 2024 budget cannot be found on the town’s website, she indicated that administration is still transitioning information to the new website, which was announced in May. She said the budget can be found attached to the agenda package from the budget meeting but only the meeting minutes can be found on the website. When asked to provide directions on where residents can see where conferences have been budgeted, she said conferences and travel are located in various locations and declined to
Worldwide Internet Outage causes delays across Canada
LANDON ZABEL
On Friday, July 19, a cyber-security company CrowdStrike implemented a faulty update on computers running Microsoft Windows software that led to what many have labelled ‘the largest internet outage in history.’
Bikers for Ables
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Stolz said she wanted to help in any way she could, and generously offered a full day of earnings from her Lamont grooming shop, Queen of Hearts Grooming, to the cause, while the silent auction is still ongoing and available until July 25. Although a total amount raised won’t be available until then, the airing of the Able family’s story on Global News generated even more support.
An anonymous donor gave a $1,500 donation to the family’s Go Fund Me campaign, while another called Haley Able, Olivia’s mother, by phone and pledged another $1,000. Haley said the outpouring of support makes her emotional.
“We expected to be paying the second half of the $12,000 out of pocket. (We did not expect this much support),” she said.
While the Able family were counting their blessings, another group was taking notice of the fundraising drive.
Lesster Quiajano Acosta, President and Founder of the Lamont chapter of
provide specifics. According to the town’s website,
It is important to note that the outage was not one of malicious intent at the hands of a hacker or foreign government, but rather a simple mistake made in a line of code.
Numerous industries met complications due to
the Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA), said he was moved after he saw Olivia’s story on the news and felt he had to help.
“We saw the news and I reached out to the members of LAMA,” said Quiajano Acosta.
“Then my friend, Cheeto, reached out to his club which is Bullying Enns, and then we came together. I wished we could do more.”
Between the two clubs, nearly $600 was collected within 48 hours.
Quiajano Acosta, along with his wife Natalie, three children, four other members of LAMA and four members of Bullying Enns, delivered the money to Olivia’s
the outage. Major airports across Canada experienced difficulties, with numerous flights being grounded during the outage resulting in delays for Canadian travellers.
Others reporting difficulties included; health-
grandparents Jackie and Fred Able in Lamont on July 21. The Able’s are currently away visiting family.
Quiajano Acosta said LAMA has been operating since the 70s and began their Lamont chapter this past March. He said the group have 12 members with one sole purpose in mind.
“Just riding. Long distance riding,” he said with a big smile. “We (also) raise awareness that bikers are not bad. We ride a lot with Bullying Enns. They are amazing people.”
Bullying Enns is a motorcycle association whose mandate, according to their website, is to offer support to any child that is being bullied.
care (though clinical activities continued), Canadian Border Service Agency (individuals attempting to cross the border experienced long waits, and online banking. Systems were up and running in a short time.
Selling a 38 +/- Acres with 1/2 Mile of Hi-Way #16 Frontage Boarding the West Bond Truck Stop. Located in 1 Mile East of the East Central Office Right on Hwy #16, North Side of the Road
Lot #2999 - Legal: Plan 3674TR, Block 1, Lot H
Sells with Power, Propane Tank, Trailer, Shed, 50 Amp Service with a 100 Amp Transformer
The Rest Stop it Boards is due for Slated Future Commercial Development Viewing by Appointment Only, Please Contact David at (587) 340-1012
Real Estate Transactions are being Handled by Morrison Realty Kim Hughes (403) 704-3141 & Allen Olson (403) 783-0556
Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before October 6th, 2024. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by October 6th, 2024 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages. Subject Vendors Approval Only to $200,000.00 Reserve Bid.
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Members of the local Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA) and the
eight-year-old Olivia Able
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L-R (front row): Shar Dodge, Lily Quiajano Acosta, Natalie Quiajano Acosta, Fred and Jackie Able, Sean Quiajano Acosta, Cheeto, Emma Quiajano Acosta, Lesster Quiajano Acosta, and Alan Galay. (back row L-R) Dwayne Charlet, Warren Felske, Roxanne Lockert and Tommy Lockert and Johnny Jimenez. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
Bruderheim’s next town council meeting is scheduled for Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.
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AUTOS
1999 Pontiac GTP. Many improvements done to the original NASCAR Pace car set up. Rare model with sunroof. Runs & dri- ves great. With a wash & shine it’s car show ready. Call or text 403-994-2609.
ANNOUCEMENTS
Kalf's Berry Farm
Saskatoon You Pick open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily. Located 15217 Twp 492. 780-893-5490
Raspberries are Ready!
**No Saskatoons**
Garden Veggies to follow soon
Off Highway 13 Turn North on RR 122 go North 3 Miles
Helen Tanton 780-888-6800
Lorraine & Ernie's 40th Anniversary of Love, Commitment, and Endless Support
The children are putting on a little gettogether Saturday, July 27 at the Viking Legion from 1-4 pm. Everyone welcome. We hope to see you there!
Bruderheim Community Thrift Store. Opening Soon, 5 Days a Week! Located in the Moravian Church Community Hall, Bruderheim, Alberta. For donations & inquiries, contact 780-707-0810
BIBLE STUDY
I would like to Bible study with other Christians based on the Doctrine of Christ's atonement rather than on the pre- sent day deceitful denominational teach- ing of theological dispensationalism. Call Wilbur 780245-1316
BUILDINGS FOR SALE
INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008 BUILT WITH CONCRETE POSTS. Barns, Shops, Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and more, sales@integritybuilt.com 1-866-974-7678 www.integritybuilt.com.
business OPPORTUNITIES
OWNERS OF A WELL-ESTABLISHED print shop in Rocky Mountain House are retiring and would like to see the business continue. Call 403-845-4146 for details.
card of tHANKS
Strome & District Historical Society wish- es to thank all those that attended and supported the Celebration BBQ for Sodbusters Archive Museum held on June 20. Special thanks to Battle River Implements for providing the BBQ, Double Z Meats and ATB Financial Strome Agency for donating the meat. Also to Ethan Harty for entertaining with toe-tappin' old time fiddle music. The museum is open Thurs-Sat from Noon- 4pm, or by special appointment please call 780385-8416. See you at the museum!
CARD OF THANKS
We would like to thank our family and friends, neighbours, and community for all of the love and kindness we received with the passing of Eric. We are deeply appre- ciative for all of the help and support given... it took a village.
Lorn & Patty Hailey & Ethan Connor & Petra
Thank you to the Heisler Fire Department and anyone who helped fight the grass fire. Special thanks to Johnathon Badry for supplying extra water.
Lorn Schulte
A special thank you to our children Teresa, Connie, Norman, their spouses, and our grandchildren for the fantastic weekend celebration of our 60th Anniversary and Alvin’s 85th Birthday. An outstanding job of planning the cele- bration, beautiful decorations, the deli- cious meal with beautifully decorated cakes and a program of unbelievable family participation. Thanks to grandson Curtis who so capably emceed the evening. Thank you to all our siblings, their fami- lies, and our many friends for joining us; for the lovely cards and gifts, for truly making it such a remarkable event.
Alvin & Sheila Miller
COMING EVENTS
Join us in Honouring the Bride-to-Be Zana Rahmoun Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m. at The Hive (4907 48 Ave Sedgewick) Everyone welcome, Hope to See You There!
FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2024 AUCTION PROGRAM: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Antiques, Militaria, Collections, Estates, Single Items. For Auction, or Possible Purchase: Toll-Free 1- 800-6942609, Email Us at sales@switzersauction.com or Visit Us @ www.switzersauction.com.
Please join us for a bridal shower for Courtney Larson August 4th, 2:00 p.m. at Kinsella Senior Centre. Bring your favourite recipe.
AGM - Flagstaff Kids Connection Daycare Monday, August 12, 2024 @ 7pm At the daycare, 5006 47 ave, Killam Looking for a few directors for the board. Public welcome!
HELP WANTED
The Friends of the Sedgewick Recreation Centre Board are seeking resumes for a Janitor for the Sedgewick Recreation Centre, this will be a seasonal position beginning October 1st, 2024, and ending April 15th, 2025. For more information and a detailed job description please visit The Town of Sedgewick website at Sedgewick.ca. Please submit your resume along with references to Friends of the Sedgewick Rec Centre, Box 11, Sedgewick, AB, T0B 4C0, or email sedgewickrec@gmail.com.
HELP WANTED
Sedgewick Early Childhood Centre is looking for a part-time Kindergarten Teacher to start our students on their edu- cational journey for the 2024/2025 school year. The Sedgewick ECC is a private Kindergarten in rural Alberta that serves the surrounding area for Kindergarten- aged students. The hired teacher would be contracted for 80 instructional days from September to May, with prep days includ- ed. Duties include preparing and present- ing lessons that facilitate students' devel- opment, evaluating students across many avenues, introducing students to the core curriculum set by Alberta Education, cre- ating a safe and nurturing learning environment, and supervising children during mealtimes, lessons, and on the playground. A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate is Mandatory. The closing date for resumes is July 19, 2024. Please send resumes to sedgewickecspresident@gmail.com.
The Friends of the Sedgewick Recreation Centre Board are seeking resumes for an Arena Technician for the 2024/2025 win- ter season. Employment will begin September 1st, 2024, and continue to March/April 2025. For more information and a detailed job description please visit The Town of Sedgewick website at Sedgewick.ca. Please submit your resume along with references to Friends of the Sedgewick Rec Centre, Box 11, Sedgewick, AB, T0B 4C0, or email sedgewickrec@gmail.com.
FOR SALE
Electric push lawn mower with bag and 300 feet of cord, 20" deck. Asking $150 OBO, reason for selling: moving. Very good condition. 780-662-0231 or 780-446- 2612
ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1888-483-8789.
GIVE AWAY
3, 8 week old indoor kittens, in Lamont. Extra toes. Eating well. After 3 pm please call 780579-2523
FOR RENT
Looking for Someone to Rent/Share their home in the Killam area for 6-8 weeks in September. Call 780-385-3320
Pasture for rent. 16 acres, 6 miles north of Strome. Dugout and good fence. Call 780263-9125
Clean, non-smoking 2 bedroom house for rent. Partially finished basement. Detached garage. Close to Main Street Sedgewick. Reasonable rate. Available September 1, 2024. Call Liz at 780-385-1600.
HGEALTH
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REAL ESTATE
SELLING MY RETIREMENT HOUSE with river and mountain views on 3.93 acres along the Red Deer River and adjoin- ing 200+ acres of environmental reserve. Buy 4 acres and enjoy the use of 204 acres. For more information and pictures, see MLS listing # A2148481.
Belvedere Gardens #7 in Tofield. 891 Sq. Ft. end unit, front & back door (patio), infloor heating & garage, 2 bedroom, full bathroom. Condo fee includes yard maintenance/water/gas. All appliances included (laundry room), one floor, no stairs, backs onto arena across the road. Asking $190,000. No renters. Pictures available through email. Contact Darlene Martin 780-910-3587, darmkjos@yahoo.ca.
SERVICES
RJM Electrical. Ron Malowany, Mundare. ronmalowany@yahoo.com. 780-888-1130
Painting
Quality Residential and Commercial Interior Painting. Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749
PRIVATE MORTGAGE LENDER. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405- 1228; www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca.
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BY JOHN MATHER
The provincial government announced last week it will spend $4.3 million to provide two plainclothes squads of Alberta sheriffs to conduct surveillance in rural areas supporting local RCMP in battling rural crime.
Making the announcement in Carstairs, July 18, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis said, “Criminals and organized crime are not welcome in Alberta. Full stop. The addition of two new surveillance teams will further support our law enforcement partners in stamping out criminal activity in Alberta’s rural areas.
“This is about supporting local investigations to address local crime in our smaller communities. Together, both teams will form another key component of Alberta’s
efforts to combat crime and ensure Albertans feel safe at home and in their communities, regardless of where they live.”
The two eight man teams will be stationed with one in Calgary and a second unit in Edmonton.
When asked if the teams will patrol rural areas in smaller teams, Ministerial staff wouldn’t answer directly.
“This is about supporting local investigations to address local crime in our smaller communities. Together, both teams will form another key component of Alberta’s efforts to combat crime and ensure Albertans feel safe at home and in their communities, regardless of where they live,” said Arthur Green, press secretary for the Minister.
“Details on deploy-
ment, including staffing, resources, and length of time, are determined on a case-by-case basis in close collaboration with the police agency of jurisdiction.”
The teams will be made up of one staff sergeant and seven sheriff members.
Both teams are now fully staffed and operational, ready to fight crime in rural areas across Alberta.
RCMP detachments and local police services identifying problem areas can put in a request to the teams, which are then assigned on a caseby-case basis.
Alberta Sheriff
Superintendent Mike Letourneau noted that as the teams get more engaged and the request queue gets longer, the priority will shift focus to surveilling repeat offenders and, hopefully, begin catching them.
TOFIELD, ALBERTA - 2024
ARTISTS
Another sensational festival, fueled by exceptional musicians, 150 extraordinary volunteers, generous sponsors, and near 1000 appreciative attendees. Thanks for supporting Tofield youth music. Salud, Brian
~ THANK YOU ~
Amy Bishop / Barry Westerlund / BB and the Backsliders / Bill Durst / David James and Big River Band / David Unsworth / Holiday s in Canada / Jack de Keyzer / John Wort Hannam / Ken Stead / Lance and Toby / Leo Martinez / Lily Monaghan / Longtime Companion / Lucas Chaisson / Megan Paige / M ichael Bernard Fitzgerald / Mocking Shadows / Nanise / Paris Pick and the Pricks / Ridley Bent / Russell deCarle / Sammy Volkov / Shaela Miller / Swear by the Moon / Tayler Grace / The Western Thistles / Weber Brothers / Kinjo and Young * Special thanks to Listen Louder Productions for their great work on sound!
SPONSORS
Alberta Foundation for the Arts / CKUA / ArrKann Trailer & RV Centre / D&D Septic / Beaver County / Spectrum Sales Agency (1982) / Integer Financial Solutions / Home Time Realty / Sportfactor / Neil and Jeanie McBain / Town of Tofield / The Battery Doctor Edmonton / Ravenhill Agencies / Randy Coombes / Sears Farms / Killearn Farms / BRC Farms Ltd / Barry & Christy Rude / Claystone Waste / Coyote Auto Salvage / Tofield Transit Mix / Busy B Ba rgains / FXD Auto & Parts / Tofield Tooth Doctor / Tofield Curling Club – defib machine / Portage Mutual Insurance / Subway, Tofield / Tofield Auto Body / Tofield Spirits Beer and Liquor Store / Northern Graphics / Tofield Hotel / Tofield IGA / Tofield Eyecare / Tofield Towing / Nobal Buds / Dan Randon / Ken and Barb Stauffer / T hor Agencies / Reid & Cindy Henriksen
ORGANIZERS & VOLUNTEERS
Pam Algar / Marlice Annett / Jen Babcock / Matthew Banack / Angie Bera / Terry Blumhagen / Jennifer Brewer / Trevor Brown / Bla ine Burns / Korina Campbell / Mike Chalifoux / Tracy Childs / Irena Chmielowicz / Denis Cleveley / Peter Collins / Kerrie Curran / Barb Davenport / Erica Deines / Bernie Dick / Deanna Douglas / Paula Drouin / Shanna Dukes / Jen Dykes / Todd Dykes / Rhonda Ferguson / Bob Fisk / Lorraine Fisk / Don Fleming / Terry Fraser / Debo rah Freelove / Dana Gallinger / Mike Gallinger / Kelly Gilchrist / Sandra Gilchrist / Christine Grundberg / Cory Grundberg / Joe Gulayet / Danielle Hay / Alec Hayduk / Vince Hayduk / Walter Hayduk / Holly Heibert / Cindy Henriksen / Kathleen Herbert / Greg Howell / Kim Howell / Camiel Huisma / John Hyndman / Ali Janzen / G arth Jensen / Joel Junkala / Stacia Kennedy / Marcey Klip / Lynda Kope / Doreen Leclair / Lorne Leclair / Marcia Lee / Ryan Leone / Hillary Lovgren / Jim Lovgren / Heather Lucier / Deb Maerz / Bob Matfin / Clayton Maurer / Neil McBain / Cheryl McCartney / Laura McCartney / Jeannie McDonnell / Mac McKernan / Tina McLean / B onnie McLeod / Ian McLeod / Peter Meehan / Jack Melanson / Lorne Merrick / Christina Meyer / Chantelle Minelli / Richard Nally / Brian Nelson / Harriet Nel son / Kelly Olafson / Kevin Olafson / Nevada Oosterveld / Wayne Osbaldeston / Maureen Parker / Doreen Paulus / Travis Pigeon / Kathy Pongar / Manfred Popke / Adrienn e Potter / Candace Potter / Russ Potter / Sharon Potter / Owen Price / Ryan Rasmussen / Colleen Rathwell / Dustin Rathwell / Brent Reil / Norm Roscovitch / Chri sty Rude / Dale Rude / Dan Rude / Keith Schmidt / Cyndi Scholpp-Uhrich / Bonnie Scholpp / Mark Scholpp / Trevor Schroeder / Brian Schultz / Dave & Treva Schultz / Fran Schultz / Kathryn Schultz / Jordan Scott / Lori Scott / Tracy Scott / Randle Shaw / Lindsey Simmons / Rhonda Smith / Donna Sobil / Heather Sobil / Dave Sor ken / Kevin Stalker / Elwyn Stauffer / Janice Stefancik / Jim Stephens / Tana Stratton / Alison Sunstrum / Tamara Sutherland / Andree-Ann Thivierge / Tracy Hayward / Dawn Turner / Maureen Uhrich / Pam Uhrich / Phil Uhrich / Kylee Vath / Tatum Vath / Cress Walker / Kirk Walton / Robyn Walton / Daniel Warner / Gerry Wenger / Arthur White Owl / Chantel White / Mitch White / Carmen Wuensch / Koby Yourston / Bonnie Yuremchuk
VENDORS
TUC SHOP / AJ’s Food Truck / Hava Java
Province announces sheriff surveillance squads to help combat rural crime
Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch, along with Deputy Mayor Wayne Olechow, Councillor Arlie Young, and Fort Saskatchewan Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk pose with a large cheque in the amount of $325,441. The money was secured by Armstrong Homeniuk for the Town to use as additional funding for the water reservoir upgrade project which is currently underway. The total cost of the project is $4,435,000 and the province had approved $3,051,724 in funding for the project in 2023. The Town was required to borrow $855,792 but that amount had been $1,181,233 prior to the additional funding grant.
Anastasia Engman from Star accepts a Lamont Lions Scholarship cheque in the amount of $500 on July 19 from Lamont Lions President Lorrie Tarka. The Lions award three of the scholarships annually, but this year, Engman was the only applicant. A secondary $250 scholarship is available from Lions International.
- The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, July 24, 2024
ANNUAL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SURVEY –COMPLETE BY JULY 31
The 2024 Service Level Survey can be completed online (paper copies available at the Admin. Bldg.). See: surveymonkey. com/r/ LamontCounty. Engagement
Private Dust Abatement
Council has recently approved its (private) Residential Dust Control Policy (5101.24). For information related to application, see: lamontcounty.ca/departments/public-works/roads for the updated program. Residential dust abatement will commence in August. Applications for calcium or magnesium applications will be accepted until July 31.
Lamont
(VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming for full posters and locations, or call 780-895-2233 for info./registration). Some of the current CALC, FCSS & KFRN include:
1. Summer Fun Programs – Messy Art, Science Fun, Nature Nuts – for families with children ages 0-6. (Andrew, Bruderheim, Chipman, Lamont, & Mundare) For more info. Contact: erin.b@lamontcounty.ca or use the QR code below. Mindful Meet Ups (crafts and activities for families of all ages). For info. contact erin.b@lamontcounty.ca or 780-895-2233 x244.
2. Youth Coalition: for more info contact Erin.B@lamontcounty.ca
3. Meals in Motion: JULY Menu. Call Chrissy to order at 780-975-9592.
4. SUMMER CAMPS – Specific information is available (posters) at lamontcounty.ca/community-programming and the registration form is also available to download there – limited spaces remain.
Access current monthly services & programs information scan the QR code or for FCSS, CALC and KFRN on each of the services’ Facebook pages:
more info, scan the QR code or lamontcounty.ca/community-programming | Contact
Summer heat means staying hydrated and seeking shade! Learn about extreme heat events and how to protect yourself and others at alberta.ca/extreme-heat Tips for reducing fire risk & farm equipment safety: lamontcounty.ca/be-prepared/
For resident safety, check out the Lamont County tips page for scams, fraud and rural crime prevention. This includes common scams such as asphalt/paving, and digital fraud. See: lamontcounty.ca/fraud-prevention
Frequently Asked Questions Related to Municipal Government: If you have any questions you need clarification on, see lamontcounty.ca/FAQs & send us a note. Lamont County Administration will do its best to dispel rumors & clarify info. that may be incorrect or misleading.
Orphan Wells: Sequoia Resources wells or pipelines on your land: Attend an Orphan Wells Association open house* at the Vegreville Social Centre on July 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. *presentations at 12:30 and 6 p.m.
Primary Agricultural Producers Engagement Survey: The Govn’t of AB is seeking feedback from primary producers to better understand challenges and barriers to growth in Alberta’s ag sector. Visit the survey link at: alberta.ca/primary-agricultural-producers-engagement to complete the online survey by July 31
Producers require an EFP to be eligible for funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership Program (CAP). See lamontcounty.ca/agservices for details.
What are some of the benefits of an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP)? Creates awareness/assesses of environmental risks in your operation; Is essential to the sustainable production of crops and livestock; Increases efficiency and reduces production costs; Allows farmers to be eligible for funding; and Is key for marketing and sustainable sourcing requirements and programs. Interested in learning more, contact Ag. Services at 780-895-2585 or agservices@lamontcounty.ca
Thank you to all registered & our sponsors—we still have a few hole sponsorships available. Contact us ASAP: economicdevelopment@lamontcounty.ca. Proceeds go to Lamont County’s Food Bank for the purposes of its building fund and food hamper program.
PRODUCERS - U of A SURVEY:
UfA SURVEY
The Adoption of Winter Wheat and Ultra-Early Seeding of Spring Wheat Visit the QR code or: Lamontcounty.ca/agservices to complete.
Happy #WeedAwarenessWednesday Lamont County. Each week, from April - September we feature prohibited noxious weeds for awareness and recognition.
If you find it, report it! See our social media accounts or the QR Code.
Next Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meeting
Next Lamont County Council (Regular Council)
The next Regular Council Meeting is planned for Tuesday, August 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.
For a list of noxious weeds visit: lamontcounty.ca/ weeds
The next scheduled ASB meeting is (Wednesday) August 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.
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).
Reeve’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament – Golf spaces sold out!
Community Services: Serving
County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman
Environmental Farm Planning
Fraud and Scam Prevention Tips, and Municipal Government FAQ Page
