July 26 Lamont Leader

A matter of pride or politics?

Bruderheim pride flag at firehall conflicts residents - but not because of sexuality

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Bruderheim residents voiced their opinions on the displaying of a pride flag at the local fire hall by way of a poll on social media last week.

The poll, posted anonymously, asked members to vote whether they were in favour of displaying political flags on the fire station or not.

The anonymous poster later clarified through comments the political flag in question was a rainbow-coloured pride flag that is displayed in the window of the Bruderheim fire hall.

Of the 46 people who voted, 40 voted for the choice of ‘I don’t like it when Bruderheim flies political flags. Public services should be completely neutral’; while six people voted ‘I like it when the fire hall flies political flags. Fly whatever flag you want.’

Although several comments between posters, supporting both sides, have since been removed, some comments supporting the flag have remained.

“When I voted ‘No’ to this I assumed that it was about politics and not antipride,” said one poster. “I now changed my vote to yes because anybody that has a problem with the fire hall having full inclusion is a Neanderthal baboon and should crawl back under their rock!”

Another poster echoed their statements and said the pride flag was not

political.

“Educate yourself and learn about respect and tolerance,” they said.

The Lamont Leader reached out to some of the voters who voted against having the flag on their public buildings to find out why. While some would not respond to the request for comment, one Bruderheim resident said they would only comment underanonymity for concern of losing their job over speaking out. They said they are not opposed to any minorities but do not feel some should be represented more than others.

“I believe with all the controversy surrounding today’s political differences, if the Town decides to support one minority over others it’s inviting itself (the Town) to be criticized openly

by other minority groups,” they said.

Another Bruderheim resident, Arlie Young, said he is not opposed to gay people and has many friends who are gay.

“They are the nicest people,” he said. “(But) public services are to serve the citizens not political agendas. They need to be neutral for everyone. Canadian and provincial flags only.”

Bruderheim Fire Chief Al Klassen would also not answer questions around how the flag came to be in the window of the firehall or if it would be taken down should residents oppose it. Lamont County communication director Jay Zaal instead emailed this statement;

“Flags have been displayed in windows at the Bruderheim Station for a

number of years; the station has chosen to acknowledge diversity in this modest way,” he said.

“There is no procedure or approval process related to placing items in windows. This is somewhat commonplace and signals a tolerant workplace. We don’t have anything to add comment on this.”

... public services are to serve the citizens not political agendas. They need to be neutral for everyone.

Bruderheim mayor Karl Hauch also would not comment on the flag because, he said, the original poll was posted anonymously. Hauch also refused to comment on the number of people who are opposed to the displaying of the flag verses those who supported it.

“I am opposed to discrimination that is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation,” he said by text. “That is all.”

According to the L.A. County department of mental health, the pride flag has endured at least 20 revisions, since its inception at the 1978 Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco, to now include other sexual minorities such as polysexual, the attraction to multiple genders, pansexual, the romantic attraction towards people of all genders as well as two-spirit, those who embody both male and female traits.

... anybody that has a problem with the fire hall having full inclusion is a Neanderthal baboon...

This pride flag hanging in the window of the Bruderheim Fire Hall was the subject of an anonymous poll on social media last week asking if residents felt it was appropriate to display at the local fire station. When the polling ended after three days, 86 percent of the 46 respondents said no. Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Fire claims pick up truck near Bruderheim

Obituary

Moren, Beverly Louise (nee

Lander)

March 11, 1960

~ July 10, 2023

Cause of the flaming vehicle is currently unknown

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Bruderheim Fire Department responded to a burning pick-up truck just outside of town on July 21.

Lamont County communications coordinator

Jay Zaal said very few details were available on the incident.

“A lot of the investigation and follow-up is likely through the RCMP. Bruderheim (Station 2) responded at

approximately 11:25 p.m. Friday evening, and got things under control and extinguished,” he said by email.

“Investigation of the burned-out pickup is ongoing—RCMP attended the scene. The cause is currently unknown.”

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment

Constable Lauren

Mowbray confirmed the fire and said the make and model of the vehicle

are not yet known and the investigation is in progress.

“The RCMP were called to assist the fire department with a vehicle fire. There were no injuries reported,” she said by email.

“The vehicle has been towed to a secure lot for further investigation and to confirm the vehicle details including the owner.”

Assailant attacks customers with bear spray then bolts

BY JANA SEMENIUK

A restaurant and lounge on 50th street in Lamont was the scene of an assault using bear spray on July 19.

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP, along with EMS, responded to complaints shortly after 11:30 p.m. of bear spray being deployed inside the establishment.

Witnesses to the assault were able to give a description of the lone male assailant who wore a gas mask when he entered the building and deployed the can of bear spray before fleeing in a blue Kia Soul.

Police are searching for Edmonton resident 23year-old Nicholas Alex Taylor Dupuis who is facing charges of 10 counts of assault.

Dupuis is described as

Caucasian, five feet 10 inches and 209 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing red shorts and a backpack.

A warrant has been issued for Dupuis’ arrest and his whereabouts remain unknown.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Nicholas Dupuis, please call the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP at (780) 997-7900.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.c a for instructions).

To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information,

It is with profound sadness that the family of Louise Moren of Ardrossan, AB., announce her unexpected passing on July 10, 2023 at the age of 63. Louise will be forever missed by her best friend and husband Dean Moren; daughter Crystal Inverarity (Moren) (Trevor), and son James Moren; grandson Hunter Inverarity; mother Fern Lander, sister Joan Lander (Desmond); mother-in-law Darlene Moren; brothers-in-law Don Moren (Anita), and Darren Moren; nephew Nick Moren (Erin); along with many cousins, friends and family. Louise was predeceased by her father Frank Lander and father-in-law Ray Moren.

Louise was born in Portage La Prairie,

MB. The family lived in rural Manitoba until moving to Regina, SK., for several years before moving to Sherwood Park, AB. Louise and her younger sister Joan attended Junior High and High Schools in the Park, where Louise graduated from Salisbury Composite High School in 1978.

Along the way Louise and Dean met in school, which grew into marriage and family; first Crystal, and then James. The family lived in Edmonton, AB., then moved to Fort Saskatchewan in 1990, before moving in 1996 to their current acreage by Elk Island Park, AB.

Louise was a family centered lady; Her husband, children, parents, siblings and in laws always were in the plans and adventures; from camping, fishing, and hunting trips to baseball, golf and walking, and playing cards. A walk with the dogs, sitting with Dean, anything outdoors, and ending the evening with family around the fire. She loved a trip back to Manitoba to see her cousins: it was like going home no matter how long in between visits with them. Amongst life included her closest friends;

Gordon and Angie Ostermayer whom Louise & Dean met in high school, and have remained family to this day. When Louise’s grandson Hunter was born, she was overjoyed. She spent so much time with him, and was there to watch and join in everything he did - soccer, fishing, camping and baseball.

Louise stepped into whatever role was required in work and life; from full time mom, driving grain truck in SK., with her sister Joan, to becoming an Industrial Health Technician at Judy's Safety when the company first started up 14 years ago.

Louise had an adventurous streak a mile wide and a heart to match; her absence has left a hole in our hearts that we will not be able to fill.

The family will hold a Tribute to Louise and a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 26th, 2023.

For C.O.L details, Louise's full online obituary, and to send the family condolences, please visit https://www.joincake.c om/memorialpages/beverly-louisemoren/#obituary.

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Bear spray has been employed in a wide range of assaults, including personal attacks, fights, carjackings, protests and now riots, a news database search shows.

Its use in brawls in Canada dates back at least to the mid-1990s in British Columbia; one of its first reported uses at a protest appears to have occurred during a Group of 20 summit in Toronto in 2010; and by 2017, it was being wielded by anti-Trump protesters in Berkeley, Calif.

It also was among the items confiscated during the 2020 Portland, Ore., riots, and is believed to have been used by the Capitol rioters.

Wayne Demchuk

April11,1965~July24,2015

In Loving Memory of My Dear Husband

It’s hard to believe, you’re no longer here. Words cannot describe how this makes me feel... You’ve passed on to the other side, though I wish you could still be here with me...

You were a remarkable man ~ Dependable, loving and caring... You were the centre of my world. You were one in a million to me...

You made me laugh, you made me smile ~

You were my companion and dear friend...

You were a wonderful husband from beginning to end.

Forever will you live on, in my heart and mind. Forever you will live in my thoughts and never die. With love always, I remember you, With fond memories, I think of you...

I’m grateful for the times we had together ~

I’ll cherish my memories of you forever...

Missing & loving you dearly, Julie.

Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, July 26, 2023

A pickup truck sits burning just outside of Bruderheim on July 21. Photo: Troy Broesky

BY JOHN MATHER

MCSNet’s GigAir wireless high speed internet will be arriving in Lamont later this fall, if their proposal for a 45foot pole placement near Webb’s Machinery is approved.

“We’re waiting for the permit for the pole,” said MSCNet Business Development Manager, Kevin Bernhardt.

“We have a location for it and are just waiting for the permits from the town.”

Similar to the system which the company has in place in Mundare, the pole once operational will collect a signal and then send it to small node antennas serving neighbourhoods in Lamont.

“It’s for our GigAir product,” said MCSNet marketing officer Rhonda Lafrance.

“And it is kind of like a web or mesh-like network. We’re running a network of runners through a network.”

She said the company had fibre running by Lamont but they didn’t have a tower.

“We have an agreement with Webb’s and once up it will help us launch high speed internet from that point to another point and help us build the mesh network throughout the community.”

She said they hadn’t heard anyone being concerned about the pole placement.

“It’s on a customer’s property and we’re giving them custom fibre,” she said.

“We’re just providing high speed internet into the community.”

She said as soon as permits are approved construction will begin and it will take some time to put up the mesh network.

She added they would probably try and install an antenna around the arena.

“We’ll provide them with free wifi hotspots

and build the mesh network out from there.”

She said if all permits go as planned residents

will be able to buy packages by the fall.

When the system was out into Mundare earlier this year, it was extremely well received by the community.

BY HAZEL ANAKA

Does it stand to reason that if you don’t own anything, you’ll never have problems with anything? That thought ran through my mind as we seemed to encounter one thing crapping out after another. Minimalists must have incredibly stress-free, smooth sailing all the way lives. If you don’t mind not having stuff. Stuff like extras, the finer things in life, toys, conveniences.

With the grandsons coming for a few days, we wanted to ensure they had something to do. That meant bringing the Polaris side-by-side out into the light of day. After locating the key, we found the battery was dead as a doornail. A battery charger wasn’t able to resuscitate it. Cue a new battery purchase.

Roy looked over hell’s half acre to find an already charged battery. After receiving assurance that it was, he

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plunked down only $197 (more than a battery for our Volvo highway tractor). You’ve probably already guessed that, no it wasn’t charged. Two additives and several hours later, it was time to reinstall the battery and finally take the machine for a spin. Grady was thrilled to be allowed to drive it.

Speaking of driving, Grady had his second annual driving lesson at the farm. It’s an unspoken secret that all farm kids learn to drive long before they’re of age by driving old beaters around the farm and down quiet country roads. In Colorado, he won’t be able to get a learner’s permit until fifteen, slightly more than a year from now. I washed my hands of the whole idea this time when I heard that the old Honda CRV had evidence of mice in it. Yuck, yuck, yuck. It was also making a loud scraping sound as Roy was prepping it for the driving lesson. The live capture trap netted two yucky creatures which were promptly sacrificed to the two mother cats and their seven kittens! A kitten, anyone? Huh, anyone?

Then, as I was return-

ing the boys to their other grandmother in Sherwood Park, the brakes in the Venza began acting up.. .as in failing. At first, I thought I was mistaken. You can drive down the Yellowhead for a helluva long way and not have to apply your brakes. In town, it is not the same story. They were definitely spongy and unresponsive. It soon became clear, I needed to begin slowing a lot sooner and hold the pedal to the floor to get any response.

I called Roy from Sherwood Park and pulled into a parking lot to read the manual and notice all the hazard indicators. Needless, to say I drove home very carefully and wondered about the loud noise that occurred every so often. I assumed it was some cargo noise. Roy discovered that there was virtually no brake fluid in the reservoir and one caliper was dangling. Because there was no evidence of a fluid leak in the garage, the caliper must have broken free while I was driving and lost the fluid on the highway as I drove. There were stains on that particular tire. There will be another customer service com-

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plaint to fight on Monday morning. The car had been in a Vegreville shop just a few weeks ago for a brake job on that side. Coincidence? We don’t think so.

Not that there is ever a good time for mechanical trouble, but the timing here is particularly lousy. We’re planning a little get-together this week and having this issue needlessly complicates life.

This kind of reminds me of the year we had 9 Caesarian section births in our cattle herd or the year we had 12 or 14 flat tires in trucks and farm implement tires. Sometimes, you’re the bug; sometimes you’re the windshield.

The body job gravel truck that we used for

picking up landscape rock is out of commission and waiting for a mechanic. By the way, we ran out of rock once and now need to buy more (after the truck is fixed) to finish the job to our liking. But, that’s okay, we also ran out of sod twice!

Despite all this drama the visit with the boys was great. We’ve seen their growth and maturation. We also see how far they’ve yet to go. They did everything from run for the pure joy of running to doing art projects. They squabbled and pushed each other’s buttons. Kade drove one of the lawnmowers like a pro and tried unsuccessfully to pet a kitten, any kitten. They climbed a huge mountain of sand in our gravel pit like they

were part mountain goat. Now, we regroup and try to restore the house to a pre-visit state. After the little party, I’ll be taking Grady birthday shopping at West Edmonton Mall before Hilary takes the boys to Galaxyland and a second sleepover. Ash took them to the Water Park last week. Greg and Grady also played 48 holes of golf over three days. Greg then took the boys to Hinton for some fishing and a family visit. A trip to K-Days with a friend is in store. Their baba took them swimming and to the Space Science Centre. It seems to me that Gido and Nana aren’t the only ones who’ll need a rest after all is said and done. But isn’t that what kids and summers are all about, from where I sit.

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Time to change the way our economy is being structured

BY JOHN MATHER

At what point does our society become unsustainable?

This question has been much on my mind lately, as I watch the woke left extremists and sympathetic governments give large sums to victims and victims aid groups rather than supporting projects that will build and make a more productive society.

And I lay much of the blame for this on our rapidly changing technology and our ongoing race to embrace it.

Many years ago, it was stated the advent of computerization would create a four-day work week.

Well we’ve evolved past that by leaps and bounds and the results are on the verge of becoming a complete breakdown of our society as we know it.

Several years ago computers started replacing tellers in banks and check out counters in department stores.

Look at the auto industry where robotics has replaced the majority of the assembly line workforce.

Now in the name of climate change, governments are going to force everyone to drive electric vehicles within the next decade.

I read an interesting report on said electric vehicles last week.

Firstly, battery production causes a lot of harm to our environment, which we are apparently trying to protect.

Electric vehicles, as they are produced, currently cost much more than conventional gas or diesel vehicles.

This, according to the report, has two benefits for our society.

It allows the elite to purchase electric vehicles, while the lower middle class and below will be forced to resort to shanks pony or bicycles to get around. This will help reduce society’s carbon footprint and will create two distinct classes those with and those without.

Now the majority of those without will have already lost their jobs and way to earn a living to advancing technology.

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So they can’t afford a vehicle. And we know as housing prices sky-rocket they can’t afford a home.

So how will they survive?

Well in most major cities they are turning to addictions and living on the streets in shelters or in the ubiquitous tent cities popping up all over.

Yet our government throws money at them through either payouts in unemployment, welfare or various programming cheques.

And where does that money come from?

Taxation? And who pays the taxes? These same people receiving the money are part of it.

No matter how nobly intentioned all these programs are, economically,

in the long term, it just isn’t sustainable.

Governments of all stripes rather than throwing money away with no return, should reflect back on the depression era ’30s.

The U.S. government embarked on major civil works projects which created major dams, bridges and buildings which in turn strengthened steel building industries, manufacturing sectors, and others.

It put people to work.

The government didn’t give them a choice. Work became mandatory.

And the U.S. became a world superpower for the decades that followed, with people enjoying a positive lifestyle in financial comfort.

Now, obviously there are those who will fall through the cracks and

will need the support of a caring society and that’s fine.

But letting technology kill off jobs and create a two tier society isn’t the way to move our world ahead as a society. Nor is the government pandering to them, offering financial support, but not requiring those receiving it to become productive members of society.

In LA, actors and writers are striking because they worry artificial intelligence will eventually replicate them for no residual pay.

It is time to slow all this down until we can get a saner version of the federal government which will stop and think of the consequences of all this and determine a more sustainable pathway for society moving forward.

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Musical theatre camp brings kids out of their shells

BY JANA SEMENIUK

The Kalyna Country Performing Arts Association wrapped up their weeklong musical theatre camp with a special dinner and performance at the St. Michael Recreation Hall July 7.

Jody Zachoda, the camp’s stage manager, said they had 17 kids ages five to 12 sign up to learn a host of skills that Zachoda said they are lucky to learn in a rural community.

“They are learning stage direction, how to project voice, performance skills, even ways to get over stage fright and coping (with it),” she said.

“They are learning songs and music and we play games that are helping them with memory. It’s a way to get the kids

out here in a rural area to have experience with performance arts. They may not get the exposure otherwise, and they get a taste of it in the comfort of their own environment.”

Zachoda said the camp has been hosted by the KCPAA since 2009 under the direction of stage teacher Erin Gott.

“Erin is top notch and has been teaching for a number of years,” said Zachoda. “She is so upbeat and positive and so easy to work with.”

This year, the kids performed under the theme of ‘Come Fly With Me’ where the songs and props all centred around flight including an airport security gate guests walked through to get into the hall.

Zachoda said local

families pitched in to help with the event including a family who build one special prop every year.

“One of our student helpers (used to be) a student (of the camp) and her parents would build us a prop every year,” said Zachoda.

“This year she came back as a helper and her parents still made us a prop. (They made the) airport security screener that guests walked through and it beeps. (They) have (also) built us a jailhouse door, and a walk of fame with velvet ropes. Over the years they have really delivered.”

Zachoda said the volunteers help strengthen the program in addition to building community ties.

“(It’s amazing how) involved the parents and the local families (are in addition to) the St Michael AG society (who) allow us to rent the hall at a discounted rate because we couldn’t afford to put this camp on the way we do,” she said.

“The ag society makes this possible for it to be an affordable camp for everyone.”

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Photo: Jana Semeniuk

New Two Hills sergeant gearing up to connect with residents and welcome a new corporal

BY JANA SEMENIUK

The Two Hills detachment has not only been busy breaking in new Sergeant David Henry, 53, who took over from Sgt. Robert Daisley earlier this month, but also getting ready for an additional new RCMP member - pushing the number of officers at the detachment from five to six.

“We (have) four constables and a sergeant, which is me, but the RCMP just assigned us another member so we'll be getting one more Corporal coming whenever they can advertise,” he said.

“The (corporal) is a more experienced (officer). They have to have six years’ service to become a corporal, so I can assign them tasks to allow myself some leeway.”

Meanwhile, Henry said that his own

entrance into the RCMP came later in life as he waited for surgery to correct his bad eyesight.

“My eyes weren’t good enough, I could hardly see past my nose,” he said. “I had to wait for the laser surgery thing and I didn’t get it until I was 35 years old.”

Henry said he was inspired as a 12-year-old boy by his hockey coach in High Level to consider a career in law enforcement.

“I had a hockey coach when I was really young who was an officer. He stood up for us and fought for us,” he said, sharing a story where he and fellow hockey players were attacked by a parent as they left the ice after a penalty.

“The parent attacked us and started punching and (the coach) jumped in and dealt with it so fast I wanted to become just like him. He stood

up for the kids and fought for the community (and) he wasn’t arrogant. He coached and did a lot of different things that made him loved. I’m here because of him.”

Henry has been with the RCMP for nearly 20 years and been posted to seven different places before arriving in Two Hills.

Henry said one of his career highlights so far

has been winning the Resource Officer of the Year Award in 2010.

He said it was important to build relationships with kids and the community while he was assigned at two different high schools in St. Albert; Bellerose and Paul Kane High School.

“I hung out with the kids, played in band with the kids and chaperoned many trips with them. I built relationships with them just like my hockey coach did,” he said.

“You become part of the community so instead of seeing a uniform, they see David walking in. It was quite an honour to win that award.”

In terms of being politically correct, Henry said he is ‘pretty blunt’ and sometimes gets in trouble with his ‘upper echelon’.

“I just say it like it is

and if they don’t like it, I’ll take the trouble,” he said.

“I treat (all criminals) the same, but when you take advantage of our vulnerable (like) our seniors, they deserve to have the book thrown at them.”

Meanwhile, Henry said he is hoping to connect with the community by holding some open houses at community halls in the fall, being mindful of the schedule of farming residents.

“I wanted to wait until after harvest because we are a farming community and I want to engage as many as possible because that’s who is getting hit (by crime),” he said. “I want to see as many (residents) as I can and I will work around that (harvest).”

Henry said he lives with his family south of St. Paul.

Two Hills RCMP detachment new Sergeant David Henry.

Thank you Two Hills RCMP

Cst. Haydamaschuk

Cst. Haydamaschuk has been with the RCMP for just over three years and enjoys spending time with his dog Ula. Coming from the great country of Ukraine, he loves the Canadian lifestyle and culture.

Cst. Brochu

Constable Lee Brochu has served four years in our community. With a professional background in mental health and addictions, Cst. Brochu has provided muchneeded support to numerous individuals grappling with mental

Pronouncing his last name is a challenge so he goes by Cst. Vlad. He is a very eager worker and quick learner. He has worked hard and become an excellent leader and officer.

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Cst. Brochu is set to transfer to Canmore, AB this fall and the Two Hills detachment wish Cst. Brochu the very best in his next chapter of service.

Cst. McKitrick

Constable Quinn McKitrick, grew up in Aldergrove, B.C. and played hockey, lacrosse and rugby growing up.

He attended Tusculum University in Greeneville, Tennessee on a scholarship for field lacrosse and received his bachelor's degree in Criminal

Justice with a minor in Psychology.

Post university, he applied to the RCMP while coaching the men’s under-16 field lacrosse program in Langley, B.C., and has been with the Two Hills detachment for just over a year.

McKitrick enjoys the

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community atmosphere and assisting with the various sports programs in the area.

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Constable Zach Ramsey is from Manitoba and the Two Hills detachment is his first posting.

In his spare time, he

Cst. Ramsey Trish Proznick

Trish Proznick has been with the RCMP for just over 12 years and enjoys spending time with her husband and working in her yard and

enjoys running, hiking, and being with his dog. Ramsey said he loves traveling and loves the policing world.

garden. She is also has been the driving force behind the annual Regimental Dinner.

Although hates to be told, she’s a rock star in the office.

Melonie Gillis

Melonie Gillis is the Two Hills RCMP Victim Services Coordinator.

When she is not busy assisting victims of crime, Mel loves to

spend time with her family, friends and enjoying her beautiful yard.

She is one of the most caring people as she takes her job seriously and is there for victims

Tamara Lupul

Two Hills detachment staff member Tamara Lupul has been with the detachment for two years and is still in the process of learning all the ins and

outs of the policing world.

She is working hard and also enjoys the Two Hills community.

every step of the way.

14 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, July 26, 2023

BY JOHN MATHER

A Lamont resident with memories of the old barn dances that took place around Lamont County in the late 50s and early 60s is going to try and recreate the atmosphere with a barn dance at the Lamont Community Hall Aug. 5.

“It’s a Heritage Days barn dance,” said organizer Lester Onusko.

“We’re commemorating our families having been here for more than 100 years and most of our families had bands and entertainment. So we’re celebrating those musicians of the past.”

He said it was to be an 1898 theme where participants are encouraged to dress in period costume.

It is also being held to mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Skaro community, where many of the former barn dances were held.

Headlining the evening of dancing will be Calvin Vollrath, a well renowned North American fiddle champion.

“We’ll have a number of different musicians who will be jamming together,”added Onusko. “Including Mundare’s Charlie Gargus who has played in bands throughout the area.

“We have a choir coming in from the Ukraine. They’re actually from the Ukraine, but they are in Edmonton right now and I was just able to confirm them on Friday.”

“Stan Ostafie is a renowned accordion player and he will perform.”

Ostofie helped start the music program at Lamont High School last fall.

Onusko has a background in oilfield trucking and catering for years. While he doesn’t play an instrument, he did have a facility near Namao several years ago where he brought acts in to perform.

The history of Skaro goes back 125 years,” he said. “My grandfather pioneered in the Skaro

area.”

He added the area was home to a large number of barn dances usually hosted by Paul Woitas who farmed in the area.

“Paul and his wife Gladys used to host a lot of great barn dances when I was growing up in the 60s,” said Onusko.

“Of course things changed over the years and the barn dances faded away, but they had a lot of area bands play over the years.

“The thing is, growing up as a teenager we had a place to go and enjoy dancing.”

Onusko said he expects to see possibly 300 to 400 people coming out for the dance.

He said hosting the first one is a challenge as it goes up against the Big Valley festival and Heritage Days in Edmonton, but “the blessing of Skaro was Aug. 6, 1898, and that’s why I chose this weekend.”

He added it's a community driven event and all

profits from the barn dance will go back to the community organizations that have helped him stage the event.

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.

Location (address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Town of Bruderheim 5017 Queen Street Bruderheim, Alberta T0B 0S0 DATED at the 5017 Queen Street of Bruderheim, in the Province of Alberta, this 05 day of July, 2023.

• Fort Saskatchewan Indoor Market: Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Fort Saskatchewan Farmers Market: Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Lamont Farmers Market: Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30

p.m.

• Vegreville Farmers Market: Friday’s from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pysanka Park Markets (Vegreville): Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Andrew Farmers Market: Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Brian's U-Pick Fruits and Berries and Vegetables will be opening the U-Pick August 1. Must phone for picking and times 780-678-0053

Brian's U-Pick Fruits and Berries and Vegetables will be opening on Friday, July 28 at 11 am to 5 pm for vegetables. Here are the vegetables that are ready for picking: Beets, Swiss Chard, Peppers, Herbs, Pickling Dill and Garlic. Must phone in advance for times 780-678-0053

FOR SALE

LAMONT LEADER

Ph. 780-895-2780

Email: lmtleader @gmail.com

CARD OF THANKS

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. A special thank you to our children, Dan and Amanda, and their families, for putting on the Open House for us. Also, thanks to everyone who gave us cards and gifts and for the best wishes on facebook. It will be a day we will always remember and treasure.

Paul & Marilyn Dinisyk

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We are grateful to the following people who helped save our bull riding event on July 12. Safety First Muirhead and Justine Ness in Hardisty; Dr. Potgieter and Dr. Smith, Viking Medical Clinic; Alberta Paramedical Services; Janice McKie and Lori Eno; Bondara Oilfield Services for extra bank of lights. Last but not least, all the people who came out to the event. Thank you for hanging out with us longer than usual to take in this great event. We appreciate each and every one of you!

Sincerely

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SERVICES

\ELP 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

8.5 dozen 32 oz. (946 ml) quart jars, 6 dozen 16 oz. (500 ml) pint jars, 22 8 oz. (237 ml) jelly jars & 1 twin hospital bed. Call Doreen 780-4462686

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.

SEED FOR SALE

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.

WE BUY DAMAGED GRAINHeated, Mixed, Tough, Light, Bugs, Spring Thrashed....Barley, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Flax, Canola. "On Farm Pickup". Westcan Feed & Grain 1877-250-5252.

FOR RENT

1 month FREE rent with 1 year lease. 2 bedroom apartment in Killam. Call Chuck at 780-263-7290

HELP WANTED

K-9 Choice Foods in Tofield, Alberta is now hiring for all departments with opportunities in lead hand and management positions!

-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.

Employment Opportunity. 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.

HELP WANTED

ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT IS HIRING: Parts Technicians, Service Managers, Agriculture & Heavy Equipment Techs - Journeyman, Apprentices and Sales roles. View Open Roles www.rockymtn.com/careers. Possible Relocation and Signing Bonus Offered.

BUSY, CLEAN, SPACIOUS collision repair facility in Rocky Mountain House currently looking for skilled labourers and apprentices. Low stress environment with good wages and benefits. Apply to: preauto1@telus.net, 403-845-2000.

Light labourer position; part time or full time. Pickup required. $25 to $50/hr depending on experience. Text Toby at Artistic Renovations (780) 907-3622

HEALTH

HIP/KNEE

REPLACEMENT. Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30,000 lump sum refund. Take advantage of this offer. Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide: Expert help. 1844-453-5372

SERVICES

Carpet and Upholstery cleaningresidential 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 780-3843087

Hummingbird Landscape & Concrete LTD, concrete work - shop floors, garage floors, patios, sidewalks. Call Ernest Rudy 780-6321792

Roy's Handyman Services. Flooring, Trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Call 780-232-3097

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

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

Painting

Quality Residential and Commercial Interior Painting Betty Tkaczyk

780-632-8749

Need to re-order:

•Company Forms?

•Invoices?

•Envelopes?

•Business Cards?

•Bookmarks?

•Magnets?

•Score Cards?

•Stamps?

•Certificates?

•Receipts?

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•Invitations?

•Calendars?

•Letterheads?

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And more!

Call your local paper with your print order today!

WEEKLY REVIEW

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TOFIELD MERCURY

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LAMONT LEADER

Kinsella Bullarama

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Raspberries are ready!

Garden Vegetables will be ready last week of July Off Highway 13, Turn North on RR 122 go North 3 Miles.

Helen Tanton 780-888-6800

"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.

-The selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and a pre-employment 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.

St. Michael Regional Solid Waste Commission PO Box 308 Bruderheim, AB T0B 0S0

Email: info@stmichaellandfill.ca or Fax 780.796.2081

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WANTED

BUYING LARGE AMOUNTS OF COINS & COIN COLLECTIONS!

Purchasing ENTIRE COLLECTIONS & accumulations. Also buying bullion, jewelry, scrap, nuggets, sterling, gold, silver, platinum, estate collections +++ TODD 250-864-3521

WANTED OLD ADVERTISING:

Dealership signs, service station, gas pumps, globes, oil cans, Red Indian, White Rose, Buffalo, Husky, Ford, GM, Dodge, Tire signs, Coke, Pepsi, etc. Call 306-221-5908. 30p

SKATEPARK POPULAR WITH KIDS

BUFFALO CAUSES WRECK

A bison was hit and killed by a semi trailer truck on Highway 15 between Hilliard and Chipman on Friday evening between 11:15 and 11:30 pm. A car smashed into the dead bison laying on the road moments later, rolling the vehicle into the ditch. Miraculously the couple in the car only had a few head cuts and were naturally stressed but in good condition according to an eye witnesses. The car however appeared to be totalled. Nobody at this juncture is sure if the bison got loose from a Lamont County area farm, or Elk Island National Park. Both possibilities would be many kms from the scene of the accident.

Kids in Bruderheim had a break from the rain last week to get out and enjoy the Cosmic Skatepark. Rain is expected for most of the week according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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/

Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Musical theatre

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Meanwhile, the children entertained the crowd of approximately 60 with songs and choreography ranging from Let’s Go Fly A Kite from the movie Mary Poppins to Tom Petty’s hit song ‘Learning to Fly’.

Local photographers Trudy and Kirk Harrold also pitched in by taking photos and videoing the event at no charge, although copies of the DVD were available for $20.

Zachoda said enrollment for the camp starts in early spring and it will be advertised. She added that the musical theatre camp can also help kids develop confidence.

“It gives (them) the confidence to branch out and try something further when (they) get to high school,” she said. “It’s not the same joining in high school when you haven’t done any of (it before). I think the best part of the camp is that it’s such a good experience for the kids.”

Branch Manager

Kneehill Soil Services Ltd.

We are an independent crop inputs retailer located in central Alberta with a well-established presence in our communities. with a proven track record of providing high quality products and services to our customers. We offer an excellent starting wage, performance bonus plan and group benefits package including health and dental plans. Our company is family focused with a history of great staff retention.

Currently we have a management/sales opportunity at our Drumheller location. The candidate who fills this position would be responsible for all of aspects of the retail sales of that office as well as the efficient and profitable operations of that location.

Primary duties include sales and service of seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products as well as managing custom application. This individual would also be responsible for leading a small team of employees and managing plant operations.

Please email cover letter and resume to: Kneeljb@telus.net

Closing date: August 18, 2023

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

• 4 lot package for sale in Chipman. Located 5004 50 St, 5006 50 St, 5008 50 St, 5010 50 St. Chipman AB. PRICE REDUCED $25,000

• 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

• 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

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 19

Lauren Hill

Steven Hill

Norman Hill

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Lamont County summer roadside work for 2023. Please exercise caution when passing equipment. If you have any questions, please contact Ag. Services, 780-895-2585 or Public Works at 780-895-2547.

Apply

Reduce the Risk – Farmer Mental Health

Canada is facing a mental health crisis; many people are struggling with mental health and addiction issues across the country. Help is out there!

Farmers typically don’t seek out help when they are struggling with their mental health, but help is available for those who:

- may feel like they should be able to handle any situation on their own, including emotional distress or personal struggles.

- may be worried that mental health professionals would not understand their needs due to the nature of their work as farmers (lack of Ag Culture competency).

- are production-focused and often don’t recognize the impact that prioritizing mental health can have on their farm & family.

This is an Alberta approach to farm mental health: https://www.agknow.ca/ (as part of the Alberta Farm Mental Health Network and resources).

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

Access current monthly services & programs information for FCSS, CALC and KFRN:

Register: 825-439-5208 (Dan)

Next Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meeting

For more information, scan the QR code or visit lamontcounty.ca/community-programming Contact CALC,

The next scheduled ASB meeting is (tentatively) on August 9, starting at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link): lamontcounty.ca/departments/agricultural-services/agendas-minutes-asb.

Next Council Meeting and LUB/MDP Public Hearing Aug. 15

The next Regular Council Meeting is on Tuesday, August 8, 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/governance/agendas-minutes.

Please Note –inFocus is alsoavailable for viewing online at: www.lamontcounty.ca/communications (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as fullsized PDF and to access hyperlinks).

Featuring renowned fiddlers Calvin Vollrath and celebrated Fire Chief, Charlie Gargus. In keeping with the 1898 theme, cost to attend is $18.98 +GST. Tickets can be purchased online at WOODSMOKE.FUN