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The use of a special filter gives the effect of many vehicles racing around Bruderheim’s half mile track during the Model T races July 27. These drivers are still closely grouped as they have just left the starting line.
Model T races on right track in Bruderheim BY JOHN MATHER The third annual version of the Model T races held in Bruderheim July 26 and 27 were the most successful yet according to organizer, Matt Hotte. “This was the best one we’ve had yet,” said Hotte. “With 15 competitors we had them from Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie … all over the place.” Specifically a fun day for the racers, actually times and winners aren’t kept but Hotte did say organizers got the event wrapped up just before the heavy rains hit.
“We never keep track of the result,” he said. “It’s pretty much something we just keep among ourselves.” Hotte didn’t race this year, but he does travel around the province to other race meets in Drumheller, Sundre and High River. The racers run several heats around the Bruderheim Agricultural Grounds’ half mile track. Coupled with the Model T races is a car show which had close to 100 vehicles this year. “We had both antique cars and vin-
tage motorcycles,” he said. Hotte said preparation for the event takes about a year and involves working with the town and the agricultural society. Hotte, along with his wife Cassie, work behind the scenes to make sure the event is a success. “This was by far the best we’ve had,” he said. The stands were full with spectators who enjoyed the races, car show and entertainment provided during breaks in the action.
Hotte added there was one incident involving a racer, but the driver was ok. “We always have an ambulance on scene in case something happens.” This also marked the first time a women had competed. Kelly Pilkie raced her jalopy around the track. Drivers range from in their late 20s to into their 80s, said Hotte. “Last year we had a driver who was 92 competing, but this year he was just a spectator.”
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Manhunt in Bruderheim
MAUREEN SULLIVAN & JANA SEMENIUK Bruderheim residents saw an eventful day come to an end July 29 with the arrest of a 24 year old man from Edmonton. The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP asked Bruderheim residents to remain indoors at 12:15 p.m. on July 29 as they searched for suspects who may have fled with a stolen vehicle. The drama began to unfold at 8:30 am. Two summer students, employed with the town, were conducting maintenance at the Karol Maschmeyer arena when their town truck was stolen from in front of the building. After reporting the incident to police, surveillance video was viewed which showed an unknown number of suspects breaking into the vehicle and starting it without the use of the keys. “We reported the truck being stolen and then other things started happening at around 10:30 or 11:00 am,” said Bruderheim Chief Administrative Officer, Patty Podoborozny. She was unable to say how many suspects were viewed on the tape of the theft, or comment on other crimes that may have been committed throughout the day. By 1:00 pm residents who were a part of the Enbridge Alert System had received a text message advising them that police were on the scene
and requesting residents to remain inside their homes while K9 units searched for suspects. The text indicated that too many scents from people about town would interfere with their police dog search. The vehicle which had been abandoned in the green space between 53 Street and 54 Street just off 52 Avenue was the epicenter of the search which included help from the Police Dog Services unit and Air 1. The Police Dog Services unit had been deployed and the police asked residents to stay inside as human scents may contaminate the area and make it hard for the police dog to do his job. At 1:30, a police helicopter could be heard and seen flying overhead in search of suspects. By 2:05 p.m. one suspect had been located and arrested. The RCMP announced they were no longer asking residents to stay inside and everyone could go about their day as planned. Podoborozny also indicated the town truck, which had been stolen, was recovered near Elk Island National Park. The condition of the vehicle is unknown. The Enbridge Alert System, not to be confused with the Alberta Emergency Alert, is local to Bruderheim and communicates emergency information to residents who have signed up for the free service.
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Opinion Just another rainy day in EC Alberta Several years ago we made the decision that if we were going away for vacation but not planning to leave this timezone, it was going to be in August not July. But over time, we forgot why, and instead booked a week off last week. It rained half the time we were gone, and reminded us why we had initially made that decision. I always thought June was our rainy month in East Central Alberta, but the truth is that according to weather records it is actually July. Realistically we have two rainy months, but I don’t remember anything like this year’s precipitation. Of course this doesn’t apply to everywhere in the area, but in general our weather has been 50 percent rainier than most years. On average in June and July we receive around 200 mm of moisture, and this year it has been well over 300 mm. From May 9 to June 2 farmers in the area were concerned about their crops due to a lack of moisture. It had rained only three days in that time period. But that certainly changed. From June 3 to July 29 it has rained for 43 of 57 days and only once has it gone even three days without any rain. Back in early June we purchased some deck stain to bring a little life back to our treated boards. All we needed was a few guaranteed sunny days for the treatment to properly dry. We still have not applied the stain. Kerry Anderson
Sports entertainment demand is high The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames just swapped their two worst players in a trade that has most hockey fans scratching their heads. Both turned out to initially be poor signings, with former Oiler Milan Lucic and former Flames James Neal having long contracts at $5-$6 million per year. As much as that seems to us, high paid hockey players make less than baseball, football or basketball players. Imagine the profits team owners must still make from their respective sports to be able to afford paying wages like that? Although they negotiate pay, it is really us (the fans) who decide how much they can charge at the gate, for food, parking, jerseys and other sports paraphernalia. The cheapest season ticket in the lower bowl for the Oilers is roughly $6,000. That’s probably an average seat at the beautiful new Rogers Place; as you can sit in the nose bleeds for $2,000 or go the luxury route exceeding $11,000 per seat. But that price doesn’t include transportation to and from the game, food or parking. So a family of four is essentially saying it is worth over $30,000 per year for the entertainment they receive watching the Oilers in person. Essentially they are saying one year’s worth of Oilers hockey is worth more to them than paying down a house, buying a car or boat, or a new Harley, or multiple snowmobiles and ATVs, or brand new furniture for every room in the home, or maybe a complete kitchen renovation. Now that’s a hockey fan. Eventually entertainment value collides with financial realities and prices will top-out and then possibly decline. At what dollar figure, is yet to be determined. For many of us, price has already surpassed demand. Kerry Anderson
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Zabava 2019 lineup announced for Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival Coordinator, Hazel Anaka proudly announces the 7th annual Zabava 2019 lineup set for Saturday, August 24th at the Lamont Recreation Centre. “We’ve assembled another incredibly easy way to savour the best of the Ukrainian culture and kept the price steady at $50 per person. Imagine a Ukrainian buffet including all your favourite dishes, followed by a floor-level dance performance by Edmonton’s Vohon Dance group and an eight-member vocal-instrumental folk ensemble, called Ruta. Then guests can get their groove on the dance floor
to the music of returning band, The Convertibles. Joining in or merely encouraging the dancers during the late night kolomyika gets the heart pumping and is so much fun!” added Anaka. “We’re happy to report that despite a disappointing decision by St. John’s Institute to cancel their catering operation contracts, we’ve secured the same catering team under the direction of Regina Lazutin to prepare the food we love. We also welcome back the Andrew Figure Skating Club, the not-for-profit providing beer garden and bar service all weekend.” Lamont County FCSS Director and County contact to
the festival, Sara Rindero urges people to buy their tickets early for best seat selection. “We like to reward those who can and do commit early by offering this perk. Tickets are on sale right now at the website www.babasandborshc.ca Each year we see people wait too long and end up disappointed. For those who really can’t decide about attending until the last minute, there is a new option this year. For the entertainment and dance only (no buffet), pay just $20 at the door. Either way, we’ve got you covered for a great night of entertainment in Lamont.”
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FROM WHERE I SIT Loving the Possibilities
By Hazel Anaka As I continue outfitting and organizing my new work space, a number of observations emerge. While it’s damn hard work, it’s also extremely rewarding. I should have been wearing my Fitbit not only to count the steps but more importantly the flights of stairs. With a sometimes-wonky right knee that’s no mean feat. And here’s something I just learned. I was always under the impression that a sensible (older) person trying to avoid falls and injuries in one’s own home should be holding onto a railing when on the stairs. Of course, over time that also leads to leaning on walls or grabbing onto other supports when changing shoes, walking on ice, feeling we’re losing our balance, raising and lowering ourselves into a chair. Guess what? The balance reflex, the thing inside us that helps a
baby learn to sit upright after falling over umpteen times stops working if we stop challenging it. To prevent the atrophy and irreversible death of the nerve cells that control our balance we need to continue challenging those muscles to do their job. So countless flights of stairs without support was not fun, but totally critical to pull off. Some of you may know that I used to paint. Shoulder surgery (in 2008!) to repair a torn rotator cuff put a stop to that. Despite a stellar recovery, I never restarted. I got busy with other things and life got in the way. But, the projects I undertook for the house addition reminded me how much I was missing those hands-on creative endeavours. Making the occasional pieces of jewelry wasn’t giving me the fix I needed anymore. You can only dream about projects for so long before you have to simply up and do it, or quit BS-ing yourself about your alleged desire. The other thing I’ve learned is that I have a helluva lot of supplies. Some things have deteriorated or been ruined by disuse. Other things paper, canvas, pencils, frames - last forever. How satisfying to pull
these things together, make a plan for what is good, ditch what isn’t. How nice to create separate areas for paper arts, florals, painting, scrapbooking/stamping? How nice to have sufficient space to start projects and leave them in situ until I can get back and finish them? How much fun has it been to dig out an old school desk with a hinged top with a plan to repurpose it as a place to store sketch books and draw? Decidedly more fun than all the sanding I’ve done so far! What possessed Dennis the Menace (evidently from Smoky Lake based on the markings underneath it) to draw a saxophone on the surface? Luckily, in the spirit of wabi sabi (a Japanese worldview that focuses on the acceptance of transience and imperfection) it won’t be perfect when I’m done! We’ve had this desk so long, neither of us remember how and when we got it. Makes my heart happy to give it new life. Whether, this renewed creative activity leads to another income source or simply scratches an itch remains to be seen. In the meantime, I’m loving the possibilities from where I sit.
Al Lenkewich was recently recognized for his 30 years of service to the Lamont Housing Foundation. Lenkewich is pictured receiving his award with Bill Skinner, Foundation Board Chairman, and Harold James, former Foundation Board CAO. Lenkewich manages the Fr. Filas Manor in Mundare and Lamont Housing Foundation independent apartments in Andrew, Chipman and Mundare.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR New MLA making her mark in only three months Re: Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk On July 11, I had the distinct pleasure of driving from Olds to Edmonton to meet with Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk and her staff. Why would this country bumpkin drive two hours up to the capital ? Well it was so I could have a discussion with one of Alberta’s newest MLAs who just had her first Private Members Bill passed in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Placing an Epinephrine autoinjector or “EPI Pen” in every
school was what the MLA told me is her goal and she plans to raise the money to do it, even if she has to do it herself. I listened and the more I heard, the more I realized her passion for our students and their safety and that this lady is determined to make this happen before January 1, 2020. Who is this spunky lady who is already making her mark in three months? I think I know ... she is one I want to get behind and support. I will do whatever I can to support this plan because it’s the right
thing to do. So with that, I would say thank you Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville for making a wise choice at the polls. Because of you, my children will have one more level of protection and my peace of mind. In true Alberta style, I tip my hat to Jackie. Well done and I look forward to helping. Sincerely James Carpenter Olds Alberta Sincerely yours, Uma Semper
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Day Trips in Lamont County: Village of Andrew MAUREEN SULLIVAN named in honour of local This week we look at son and Alberta's 13th the Village of Andrew at Premier. Andrew is probably the junction of Highways most famous for the 855 and 45 for things to world's largest mallard do. Named for Andrew duck with a wingspan of Whitford, an early set- 7.2 metres. It was erected tler, the village was in 1992 to symbolize the established in the late abundance of waterfowl 1800s. The area was first and wetlands in the area. settled by Indians and Metis before the arrival of homesteaders in 1890. Whitford was a member of a large Metis family that lived in the vicinity of the Victoria Settlement. The nearby Whitford Lake, Whitford Creek and the hamlet of Whitford are all Former Premier Ed Stelmach named for the from Andrew family. Visitors can enjoy its small town It is 25 feet high and charm and stroll down 3,500 pounds. Andrew Museum can Ed Stelmach Avenue,
be found in the train station with themed rooms of displays and artifacts. The Albert Wheat Pool Grain Elevator Site Complex can be found at the east end of town. It is comprised of a late 1920s grain elevator with two attached 1985 crib annexes and an office building. The Lions Club Park has horseshoe pits and bocce ball. There is also minigolf, while a visit to Centennial Park is for the flower lover. It has a wild flower garden, Japanese rock garden and a memorial rose garden. The Andrew Ag Society has a farmers market in the arena every Saturday. Whitford Lake is 4 miles southwest of Andrew. Turn east on the Twp Rd 562 off of Highway 855. The lake is a good example of a shallow lake system that provides open water for waterfowl in wet years
and ground nesting opportunities for song birds and marsh birds in dry years. Great for bird watching. Just northwest of Andrew off of Hwy 855 you can find the Metis Crossing, a centre dedicated to the history and culture of the Metis. Drop in for an interactive
tour, camp in a replica fur trapper tent of paddle down the North Saskatchewan River in a voyageur canoe. In the historic village, costumed Métis interpreters will share the story of life in this community during the latter part of the 1800s. In other areas, fid-
dling, jigging, and riding in red river carts will all be part of the experience! Visitors will even roll up their sleeves to make bannock or scrape a hide. It is open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from May to September. The Andrew Garlic Festival in the fall is an ode to all things garlic.
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Making hay, cutting wood & great chicken at Webb's info day MAUREEN SULLIVAN The community came out to learn from the experts on July 10, in a daylong event hosted by Webb's Machinery in Lamont. Alberta Agriculture Beef and Forage specialist Barry Yaremico discussed how to make quality hay. In areas of the province that have received a lot of rain, some of the fields are too soft for any equipment to be on them without causing damage, he said. “Rainfall on cut hay reduces yield and quality. Various studies have reported up to a 40% reduction in yield, especially when there is a high percentage of legume in the stand. Leaching of soluble sugars and protein causes quality loss. More damage occurs when the plants are within one to two days of baling compared to crops that are freshly cut,” states Yaremico. Cut hay will take longer to dry and cure with the occurrence of frequent showers and wet soil. Yaremcio says that it will be very challenging to make dry hay if the weather does not improve, but producers have some options to consider: Make chopped
silage out of the hay crops and place the material into a pit, pile or bag. James Williams of Husqvarna talked about chainsaw safety. Working with chainsaws can be dangerous if not used properly but a few basic precautions can take you a long way. Before you start make sure somebody knows where you are working, always carry a mobile phone and park your vehicle so you can make a quick exit. The most common chainsaw injury is laceration. Wearing the right gear can prevent many injuries. Make sure to wear a helmet with protection, protective glasses, a jacket and protective trousers, anti-slip boots and gloves. When handling the saw these techniques will make your work safer and easier. Wrap thumbs and fingers completely around the handles and hold your lefthand thumb under the front handle to reduce
the force of a kickback. Don’t be afraid of the saw. Hold it close to your body to achieve balance and accuracy. The optimal working position is with your left foot in front of your right and with your knees – not your back – bent. The chain must never be rotating when you move to another spot. Make sure no one is within 3 metres when you’re working with a chainsaw. There were snacks and conversations with Jim Dyer of Traeger who made the best tasting chicken on a wood flavored grill. He explained the best ways to cook on a wood grill and get the best flavor. "It's like the cooking your grandmother did on her old wood fired oven. Everything tasted better and was unbelievably moist," he said. Customers had a chance to test drive some new equipment and find out what equipment is available in Webb's rental fleet.
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Nasty weather misses Lamont County, targets Smoky Lake area BY JOHN MATHER People in northern Lamont County got a scare July 24 when a couple of tornadoes touched down just across the North Saskatchewan River in Smoky Lake County. Several Facebook posts put the settings much closer to Bruderheim than they actually were. Kyle Fougere, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said the first was a water
ologist from Environment Canada. “We found damage consistent with an EF 1 tornado,” he said. “With the EF being the Enhanced Fujita scale which we use to assess the damage.” He said winds speeds would have been about 145 to 175 kmh. He added the tornadoes touched down about 2:00 to 2:30 in the afternoon. Fougere said province
spout which touched down on Smoky Lake. “On July 24 a tornado formed just northeast of Waskateneau,” he said. “It may have formed on land but most of its life was as a waterspout on Smoky Lake. “Another tornado formed to the northeast of there causing significant damage to the Hanmore Lake area.” Fougere toured the Hanmore Lake area July 24 with another meteor-
averages 12 to 15 tornadoes per year and the two on July 24 were the 18th and 19th of this year. “It’s been a fairly active season,” he said. “It’s fairly common to see some tornado activity in July which is the peak of the season and then it tapers off in August.” “We have about three weeks left in our severe weather season for thunderstorms.”
Although no damage was reported in Lamont County, this tornado was spotted across the North Sask. River.
Locals come together to support Adam’s Army Cancer support group helps families with sick children MAUREEN SULLIVAN There is nothing more terrifying than hearing the news that your child has cancer. When Adam Cripps was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2015, after spending a large portion of his life battling other childhood cancers, his family knew that the only way to get through it all was to have an army of support. Adam’s Army is committed to helping families undergoing the same ordeal by relieving some of the financial burden that comes along with the already exhausting fight against cancer. Local bar owner Carrie-Lynn Shaw of the Parkview Lounge in Lamont held an awareness night for Adamstock and Adam’s Army on July 27, with local band the Knots No Howz performing. "All the money raised tonight goes directly to Adam’s Army," said Shaw. "How do you get through it all," asked Noreen Hurst, lead singer of the Knot No Howz. "The parking bills at the hospital alone may kill you. Adam’s Army will pay your heating bill, your mortgage, whatever you need help with." "What they do is incredible. We need more people in the community to come out and support this local charity," said
Adamstock on the third weekend in August, so it's on or close to his birthday. Adamstock began in 2013, when Adam was diagnosed with terminal cancer, so we wanted to give him his best last birthday we could." Cripps loved music festivals like Boonstock and he wanted the festivals to continue, so his family and friends decided to keep Adamstock going after he passed away. This year is the seventh annual Adamstock on August 16-18 at the Lamont Rodeo Grounds. The music festival features bands of all genres, food trucks, kids zone, vendors and camping by donation.
Cathy Shea one of the nights supporters. Adam Cripps was only 13 months old when he was diagnosed with cancer. Following a successful two-year battle, Cripps was diagnosed with a second form of cancer when he was seven-years-old. Cripps was again cancer free after months of chemotherapy and a surgery to remove his leg. When Adam turned 14, he was diagnosed with a third form of cancer and sadly passed away on November 27, 2014 at the age of 16. “Adam wanted to help people, eventually become a doctor and cure cancer," said Daris Kieley, Cripps’ aunt and Adamstock organizer. "We always hold
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Lamont Town Council moves forward with Strategic Plan Councillor Perrin taking action in attempt to help alleviate crime in the town MAUREEN SULLIVAN A long council meeting kept elected members of the Town of Lamont busy on July 23. The meeting which ran from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. was jam-packed with information. A delegation from FortisAlberta provided a brief presentation relating to a request for Section 46 Bylaw to pass. Vince Campbell, Key Accounts Manager and Wayne Abbot, Area Manager, asked the town to enforce the exclusivity of the boundaries of annexations with regard to customers taking service from Fortis. This is applicable to seven sites in town.
This increases the revenue for the town in franchise fees and benefits everyone in the town being treated the same way. Russell Farmer of Russell Farmer & Associates Consulting Ltd. presented the draft of the Strategic Plan for the next three years. The Town's last Strategic Plan was prepared in 2015. The current Council and Administration identified a need for a new Strategic Plan adopted to this Council’s vision. Plans began in February, with five planning sessions with town administration since then. Once the Strategic
Plan is adopted, administration will use the information to prepare the upcoming budget along with three year operating and five year capital budget plans. Each year the plan will be reviewed by council to ensure that objectives are on track and if adjustments to timing or resources are required. The Strategic Plan has seven goal statements to reflect the major priorities for the Town until 2022. 1) To manage, invest and plan for sustainable municipal infrastructure. 2) To develop and implement an overall strategy for parks,
playgrounds and open spaces. 3) To ensure lands are available to meet residential, commercial and industrial growth needs. 4) To promote and support economic development to enhance employment opportunities and grow non-residential tax base. 5) To develop and deliver quality services and amenities for all residents. 6) To ensure Council and Administration are meeting the needs of the residents of the town with progressive, transparent and effective governance practices. 7) To continually improve communi-
cation from the Town to residents to encourage broader awareness, interest and participation. In reviewing the Plan, Councillor Harvey made several points about the wording and timeline of some objectives. "A strategic plan is a living document that can and should grow and change over time," stated Farmer. "It is recommended that the plan be reviewed regularly and updated annually." Council asked for some slight corrections in the draft and will make a final decision at the next Council meeting. Council approved the 2020 budget schedule and approach. Council voted to set the Reserve Bids for the Tax Recovery Public Auction scheduled for Sept 5, 2019. There are currently four properties in town that are on the 2017 Tax Recovery List. Council authorized that an Arena Board Advertising Agreement
be negotiated and executed with Lamont Minor Hockey. Councillor Kirk Perrin asked that an item for discussion be brought forward to the next council meeting saying, "I recently visited the site of a break-in at 5114 50 Ave, the Lamont Sunshine Liquor Store. The second break-in this summer. I would like to discuss the crime situation in the region and to consider drafting a letter to our MLA making her aware of our challenges." Councillor Taylor reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee were working on plans and estimates for the bike park development. The BikeTrack company has provided a proposal for mixed pump track and skills loop that works with the budget. "The more materials and equipment we can get for no cost, the more we can do," he said. He is working with administration on this.
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Hemp field tours scheduled by Canadian Rockies Hemp BY JOHN MATHER Canadian Rockies Hemp is organizing a series of field tours aimed at both growers of hemp and end users. “We’ll be taking them out August 6 and 8th,” said Canadian Rockies Hemp CEO Aaron Barr. “We’ll be meeting in Bruderheim.” “For the farmers on the tour information will be
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Elk Island Park warns visitors of bison rutting season MAUREEN SULLIVAN The bison rut or mating season has begun at Elk Island National Park, and by mid-July the deep, rumbling sounds of bull bisons in rut could be heard and carries through to early September. During the rut, bison bulls are more aggressive and less cautious of vehicles and people. The bulls compete for the cows and display a variety of behaviours intended to impress the cows and intimidate each other. Behaviours include wallowing, charging and bellowing. Bison will also snort and move their head back and forth. Weighing up to 2,000 pounds (900 kg), a bison is quick and agile and can run up to 55 kilometers per hour. With perfect vision, hearing and smell a bison can also pivot quickly - an advantage when fighting predators that aim for the hindquarters. Both the wood bison and plains bison gestate
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Bruderheim moves to give Fortis exclusivity for power distribution BY JOHN MATHER When Bruderheim annexed land to the south of the community a few years ago it created a power supply problem. Under the auspices of the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), Fortis has agreements to provide electrical power in Bruderheim. “When we annexed there was one landowner who had power supplied by the Battle River Rural Electrification Association,” said Bruderheim director of planning and legislative services Sherry Cote. “When we deal with just one provider we just have to call one outfit to register the concerns and have them addressed.” Fortis manager of stakeholder relations Vince Campbell and Fortis area manger, Wade Abbott, appeared before council in late June to provide more information to the council and explain they wanted a new bylaw providing Fortis with exclusivity. “The Section 46 bylaw lets customers have exclusivity with Fortis,” he said. “When the town annexed its land it allowed one customer to have services with the Battle River REA. So in 2016 Fortis undertook a review of its municipal boundary agreements across the province and took its concerns with overlaps to the AUC. The key findings from the AUC stated alteration of the REA service agreements that overlap with the Municipal
Franchise Agreements was in the public interest. Another finding suggested it would harmonize agreements overlapping into the MFA and was consistent with past rulings by the AUC. The AUC also concluded the change would be supportive of the policy goals of the Municipal Government Act. “The bylaw allows Fortis to have exclusivity of boundaries as covered by sections relating to the municipal franchise agreements,” said Campbell. “It compels customers to connect to and take distribution services from Fortis Alberta,” said Campbell. He added the customer could still buy their electrical service from a secondary supplier. Campbell said the municipality could benefit from getting additional franchise fees with the passage of the bylaw. Currently Bruderheim doesn’t have a franchise fee in the community, but Councillor Judy Schueler noted this was something that was going to be discussed in the fall as the new budget was discussed. “Basically the purpose of the new bylaw is that Fortis is the service provider,” said Sherry Cote. At a special council meeting July 17, council passed first reading of the bylaw. It will get final readings at the regular council meeting in August.
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