June 14 Lamont Leader

Full house watches Class of 2023 graduate

BY JOHN MATHER

It was a full house on June 10 as parents, grandparents and friends filled the Lamont High School gymnasium, as the Class of 2023 graduates received their diplomas.

Elk Island Trustee Colleen Holowyachuk was the first guest to address the graduates.

After thanking the parents for raising their children and the staff for guiding the students through to graduation, Holowaychuk stated, “You have made it. Along the way you have been helped by family, friends, school staff and each other, but ultimately this journey has been done with your hard work, your talents and your abilities.

“You are about to enter the next phase of your life,” she said. “Whatever you do and wherever you go this is my wish for each of you … that you find your passion in life, that you find love and that you find friends that lift you up and support you in your dreams and you do the same for them and that you continue to learn and discover how truly wonderful this world can be.

“We’re really very proud of you.”

Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch congratulated the students.

“Graduation is the threshold of endless possibilities. You’re only limited by your imagination in what you can do with your lives.

“Congratulations graduates… you did it.”

He referred to the graduation theme of the year “The Show Must Go On.”

“In today’s meaning it means we must continue on no matter what problems may arise,” said Hauch. “So for us today I can only surmise people will keep doing what they’re doing in their lives. But the real question is what will you be doing? You are only limited by your imagination.”

“No one can write the canvas for you,” he said. “Only you can do what you want to do to succeed.”

“So go out and carry on or as they say in show business, the show must go on.”

Lamont mayor Kirk Perrin next addressed the graduates.

“I want to share congratulations,” he said. “Today is a monumental day.

“This is such a milestone in your lives.

“'The Shows Goes On’" is such a great theme. It says so much about who you are as a graduating class. It speaks volumes about your academics, friendships and overall outlook.

“Now reflect on what you’ve accomplished. You have graduated from high school. You have achieved your goals.

It’s a platform to build on.

“Today belongs to you. You're being celebrated for all you have achieved. Take pride in that.

“But as you graduate remember to continue to look forward to the next chapter of your life and the exciting challenges that await.”

Perrin then gave a cheque for $1,000 to the School Valedictorian Falynn Short.

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Students walked arm in arm to the Lamont High School stage prior to graduating June 10 as parents and friends snapped photos. The graduates walk in on a blue lighted runway to the stage.

Lamont councillors meet new Regional Fire Chief

BY JOHN MATHER

A new regional fire chief for Lamont County was introduced to Lamont Council on June 13.

Broderick “Bo” Moore has previously served fire services in High River, Calgary and Leduc.

“Bo is the product of a significant search we had earlier this year,” said Chief Administrative Officer Peter Tarnawsky in making the introduction. “I’ll tell you we had significant interest in the position.”

“Chief Moore made it to the top based on his experience,” Tarnawsky added.

He added Moore came with experience in incident command, emergency management, department operational experience and operational capability with upwards of 100 staff.

Tarnawsky added Moore had experience in both rural and urban operational settings. He added Moore had

had experience fighting the fire in Slave Lake, working the floods in High River, and this year, fighting fires in Parkland County.

“I’m glad to be coming to this community,” said Moore addressing council. “It’s exciting times to be in the fire service.

“We’ve decided to make this area our home and I have offered to purchase a residence and my kids will start school here in the fall.”

Moore added he looked forward to supporting the members of the various departments.

“I look forward to building on the great things my predecessors have built,” he added.

Moore was quickly introduced to the councillors.

Tarnawsky added Moore would be travelling the county in the next week meeting with the urban fire chiefs and seeing the five departments.

Reeve David Diduck added he hoped to see

Moore give more utilization to using the County’s fire training centre in Chipman and also work on building up the program of establishing a duty crew to be used during the spring wildfire season.

The Chipman Car Crafters

would like to thank the following Corporate sponsors sponsors

Viterra ~ Star, Alberta. Oil King Services ~ Ardrossan, Alberta.

Aldon Auto Salvage, Lamont Hill Realty, Sherwood Park

Lamont Home Hardware, Lamont Smoky Lake Home Hardware, Smoky Lake

Toms Catering, Lamont

General Auto, Lamont Snap-on; Ed and Sandy Bootsma Grays Acres; Dave and Stacey Gray

Sundown Aussies; Lorne and Rose Axel

Hillcore Welding, Mundare Maiko Mechanical, Chipman

Realty Advisors Lamont; Dan & Wayne Cholak, Lamont

Cattle Country Corral Cleaning, Ryley

Elk Island Mechanical, Lamont

Beaver Creek Co-op, Lamont

White Tail Mechanical, Mundare

Imagination Engraving, Lamont

The Lamont Leader, Lamont

Lamont Liquor Store, Lamont

Back Ally Pub, Lamont

Value Drug Mart, Lamont

Sherwood Park Kwik Lube, Sherwood Park

Chipman Hotel, Chipman

A special thanks to:

The Village of Chipman, and Village public works staff. The Wood Carvers of Northern Alberta volunteers. And the Vendors, for your great products. Star Bright

Portable Toilets. The spectators and participants, for you we put this show on. The Chipman Car Crafters Team, you did a great job.

Newly hired Lamont County Regional Fire Chief Broderick “Bo” Moore.

Town of Lamont workers were busy bringing a touch of summer to main street on Thursday June 1st; planting flowers in ground planters as well as installing the beautiful hanging baskets along main street. Pictured is Leslie Jans. Crystal Moren Photo

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Free lunch and bingo happened all over Lamont County last week during Senior’s Appreciation Week including Andrew where more than 70 people

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packed the Rainbow Club June 7.

FCSS (Family and Community Support Services) sponsored the free lunch where hot dogs, hamburgers and a variety of salads were

served.

Michelle Andrusiak, director with FCSS, said it’s important to honour our most senior citizens.

buildings would not exist if not for our seniors,” she said. Events were held in Bruderheim, Lamont, St. Michael, Andrew and Mundare.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Bruderheim Youth Committee holds its first meeting

BY JANA SEMENIUK

The Bruderheim Youth Committee held its first meeting May 31, led by Bruderheim town councillor Dayna Jacobs.

Jacobs said she hopes the committee will give local kids a voice in planning town activities.

“It was brought up by admin at a previous council meeting and I agreed to facilitate the committee,” said Jacobs.

“It’s for youth ages 1424, but kids as young as 10 can join.”

Jacobs said the Town of Bruderheim struggles to create activities for youth as was noted during last year’s fall festival.

“One of the comments from last year was that there weren’t many

activities for kids 12 plus. They don’t like bouncy castles,” she said.

“We try to have activities for all age groups, but (that age group) is hard to plan activities for. I hope, through the committee, we can get an idea of what they would like to do.”

Currently the committee is made up of Jacobs and two local youth; Teeanna Ccrea, 16, and Zoe Matiushyk, 13. Jacobs said another meeting is being planned for June but a date has not been set yet. In the meantime, she said new members can join by coming to the meetings.

Jacobs also said she would like to see the

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group grow so all young people can have a voice in town.

“It would be nice to see a variety of interests being heard to keep youth involved. They are our future, the ones that will keep this town going so we have to take care of them,” she said.

“I would like to see them volunteer, doing something as simple as removing graffiti and helping seniors, or maybe we can all grab our bikes and have a bike ride around town.

It’s another way to develop our community. This town will keep growing because of our youth.”

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

Landfill certification is not required but would be an asset.

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

The selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and a 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

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Public is cordially invited to attend The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of LAMONT HEALTH CARE CENTRE on Monday, June 19, 2023 in the Morley Young Manor Rotunda commencing at 1:00 p.m.

Thank you, Lamont Health Care Centre Board

ANDRUCHOW, Edward John

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our father, Edward John Andruchow of Bruderheim, AB on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the age of 89 years.

Edward will be remembered by his

beloved wife, Betty; son, Tony (Kim) Andruchow of Ardrossan; and daughter, Teresa (Kelly) Bashuk of Edmonton; grandchildren, Virginia, Elle, Brooke, Natasha, Jessie and Elizabeth; great-grandson, Dominic; as well as many relatives and friends whose lives were made better by knowing him. He was predeceased by his daughter, Audrey Andruchow.

A Divine Liturgy was held Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, St.

Michael, AB (Rge Rd 182 and TWP Rd 560).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edward’s name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, https://www.bloodcancers.ca/ Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.

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Bruderheim Youth Committee (L-R) Teeanna Ccrea, 16, Zoe Matiushyk, 13, and Bruderheim town councilor Dayna Jacobs. Photo: Jana Semeniuk

By Hazel Anaka

Well, this homebody had an interesting outing last week. Like dozens of others, Roy, Hazel, Hilary, and Ash took in the Andrew School Open (or is that Closing?) House last Wednesday. It was actually Hilary’s idea and I’m glad she convinced us to go.

While the reason for the open house is one that makes no one happy, it was surprisingly pleasant. Having Hilary and some of her counterparts, if not classmates, tell some stories about events and special locations in the building added interest and depth to the experience. It’s like having someone who knew Elvis give the tour of Sun Records.

There were several teachers present who laughed and reminisced with each other and visitors. Former principal, Marshall Stewart posed for a photo in ‘the office.’ A former, nameless student, talked about ISS (in

FROM WHERE I SIT: No Winners

school suspension) so naturally we checked out the stark room that is no bigger than a phone booth. It seems akin to ‘solitary’ in the jail system. I’m not pretending to know the extent of student misbehaviour or maladjustment then or now, but I surely hope that it is not the first course of action when chances have run out and teacher patience is frayed. Decades later, incarceration in the cubbyhole makes for a great story----if you haven’t been scarred for life by the experience. A big hit was searching for and finding our grad pictures and those of our kids. I was struck by obvious things like staff and class sizes or the changing and often scary hairdos. What was most noticeable was how poorly some photos survived the test of time. Either the photos were not printed on quality paper or archival materials were not used in the framing process. I’ve seen and handled documents well over 130 years old and they look so much better. Rumour has it the framed grad pictures are going to the museum. Rumour also

has it that in other communities where schools closed things sacred to the locales have been found in dumpsters. If, and I say if, this is true, it is despicable and insensitive behaviour. Allegedly the industrial arts room was stripped bare so no wonder that room was locked during the tour. And what happens to the Public part of the joint use library collection? Over the years, many of us served on the board, did fundraising, and made purchases for the facility.

I also thought it disappointing that the stage curtains were drawn shut. That stage was the spot for countless Christmas concerts and grad ceremonies. Hell, a hundred years ago our Ukrainian class staged a play on it…. in Ukrainian! There couldn’t have been many female roles in that play because I certainly wasn’t the only girl sporting slicked down hair and a mustache!

Hilary reminded Mr.

Stewart that they had been part of the ribbon cutting ceremony, along with Education Minister, Jim Dinning when this cutting-edge prototypical building was officially dedicated; she as a sweet, face-of-the-future Grade One student, him as principal. Then with either some quick wit, gallows humour, or sarcasm, she asked if they’d have to come back to board it up.

To be clear, no one thinks a school closure is anything but tragic news for a community. It’s another nail in the proverbial coffin. When you’re as old as I am, you’ve seen and lived through your share of village losses. It would be easy to demonize the school board. Many have. Many more will. Rumour has it another Lamont County school is next on the chopping block.

I don’t envy the board the tough decisions. No doubt, there was talk of enrollment numbers, trends, projections, staff-

student ratios, per capita grants, budget reality, economies of scale, curriculum offerings, cost of repairs, annual operating costs. There are accusations that EIPS didn’t fund prudent upkeep and maintenance that would have prevented the deteriorating state of the building and looming millions for repair.

What happened to the age-old consideration about the acceptable length of a bus ride?

Near as I can tell, Andrew hasn’t moved any closer to any other community with a school.

And yes, there are always two sides to the story when parents ‘pulled their kids’ and took them to another

school. Sometimes, it was the lack of real and concrete action by the school when a student was being bullied. Lip service and a zero-tolerance policy don’t mean squat. Sometimes, it was misguided parents who couldn’t admit their precious child was a hellion in need of firm and consistent guidance and discipline at home.

I don’t claim to know the truth or have all the answers. No doubt the province owns schools, just as they own lodges. Have they washed their hands off the matter? And what happens to the Village Office and their part of the building? Clearly, there are gradations of truth and more questions than answers. It’s equally clear there are no winners, from where I sit.

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Premier Smith, just ignore the doom and gloomers

BY JOHN MATHER

So Danielle Smith has introduced the province and country to her new cabinet.

It’s a cabinet with 25 men and women who are sworn to do their best to make Alberta a liveable, prosperous province.

So why, must we ask, are there idiots out there who without any hesitation are bashing her choices.

Graham Thompson, a former scribe of the Edmonton Journal, later tainted by the CBC and now scribbling for the Toronto Star, described her cabinet as “What’s large, white, male and lives in rural Alberta? Danielle Smith’s new provincial cabinet.”

This totally ignorant comment was immediately tweeted out by Thomas Lukaszuk, the former PC Deputy Premier, who now trolls the twitterverse gaslighting on behalf of Rachel Notley and her minions. Thompson and Lukaszuk added, “The premier has constructed the best provincial cabinet for Alberta — if this were 1960.”

One respondent to Lukaszuk stated, “I guess one has to define “Rural” – Grand Prairie, Peace River, Wood Buffalo, Red Deer, Lethbridge - maybe someone needs to look in the mirror and realize other parts of the province do exist.”

And that person is right and Thompson was so wrong in his initial assessment.

But then a newspaper operated out of the centre of the universe, Toronto, and owned by hedge funds, certainly doesn’t care if it slams the duly elected government of Alberta.

After all it’s Alberta. What could they possibly matter to the real concerns of Canadians such as the fate of our world because of climate change, Black Lives Matter, all the poor homeless crowding Toronto parks, and a mayoral election that has more wing nuts running to try and run the asylum that is Canada’a largest  city.

No, I’m sure Thomas and Graham truly believe Rajan Sawhney, MLA from Calgary Northwest, the newly appointed Minister of Advanced Education, is a rural, white, male. Oh, yes, she also worked for 20 years in the oil and gas industry.

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Or how about Rebecca Shulz, the rural, white, male, elected in the rural constituency of Calgary Shaw, who will serve as the Minister of Environment and Protected Areas.

Or perhaps Thompson was referring to the rural, white, male Adrianne LaGrange, MLA from Red Deer North who was appointed as Alberta’s new Health Minister.

Then there’s Mickey Amery, who is the MLA from rural Calgary Cross. This, white, male, rural MUSLIM, a first for Alberta, is the new Minister of Justice.

Thompson, after revealing his misguided gender identity issues, went on to state, “Of the 25 ministers, 16 come from outside the major cities of Edmonton and Calgary, including

Smith herself. (Here he did reveal he knew Danielle Smith is a woman, not a rural, white male.)

“Speaking of Edmonton, all 20 of the city’s ridings went NDP, so Smith had no one from Edmonton in cabinet,” Thompson continued. “Because the United Conservative Party fared so badly in Calgary election night, just nine ministers are from Cowtown. And it’s a cabinet that’s pretty much a sea of white faces.”

Oh yes, he’s right!

No MLAs on the government side of the house were elected from Edmonton. So how would Smith appoint any cabinet minister from a city with no government MLAs.

Yet, the  constituencies surrounding Edmonton do have cabinet representation.

Smith appointed Fort McMurray MLA Brian Jean

as the Energy Minister.  Well, gee, he’s from the stronghold of Alberta’s oil and gas industry and has experience as a former Federal MP. Who better to navigate this important portfolio and work with Federal Liberals who are intent on killing this industry. He is an excellent choice!

For all Albertans, Smith has pulled a pretty strong cabinet from her majority government duly elected on May 29.

Some advice for the Premier… ignore those whiners, bleaters and fools from eastern Canada, on the Twitterverse, or even from the ranks of the NDP. They have no agenda other than to find fault with your government.

But Albertans have your back. After all, the majority of us did elect you!

Ryley Sports Day Festival

2 DAYS OF EVENTS!

FRIDAY JUNE 16

• 4 pm – 11 pm - Ryley Legion: Open with food available from 5 - 8 pm

SATURDAY JUNE 17

• 9 am - 5 pm - Grethe’s Kitchen open @ The Rink

• 10:15 am - Parade Line up at the Fire Hall

• 11 am - Sports Day Festival Parade

• 11:30 - 4 pm - Legion open after parade

• Noon – 1:30 pm - Free Hot Dog Lunch (Vegetarian options available) in the Ryley Community Hall

• Noon – 5 pm - Free Train Rides, Bouncy Castles, Bungee fun, Outdoor Games, Market Tables, Video Games, Balanz Bikes, Kumson Electric Racing Display, Duck Hunt

• 1 – 3 pm - Lantern Making Craft (There is a lantern parade at the Hall at 10pm)

• 1 – 4 pm - Show & Shine: on 49 St.

• 5 pm – 6:30 pm - Beaver Heritage & Ag Society Beef Supper (Door Prizes) in the Ryley Community Hall

Prices: over 12 yrs - $15, 6-12 yrs - $7, Under 6 - Free Vegetarian/vegan options available - provided by the Village of Ryley

• 7 pm - 12:30 am - Legion open. Entertainment by Morley & Lorraine at 8 pm. Outdoor seating available

• 7:30 pm - 1 am - All Ages Dance featuring Grindstone Productions DJ, Door Prizes, Lights, Photo Booth (digital prints free ~ photo prints 50¢) Alcoholic Beverages $5 ~ Pop & Water $1 (Coffee free)

• 10:30 pm - Lantern Parade & Midnight lunch

Gerry McLellan, a member of the Bruderheim seniors club, was one of ten who took to clean the ditch alongside Township Rd 560 from Bruderheim past Secondary Highway 830 to the Shell refinery on May 30. She added the ditch in the area she was picking was fairly clean, but she had found one large metal bracket.

Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Body of missing swimmer found near Lamont Reeve’s farm

BY JOHN MATHER

The body of a 14-yearold swimmer missing for more than a week was found Sunday along a North Saskatchewan River bank near the farm of Lamont Reeve David Diduck.

“They found him along the riverbank just below my house here,” said Diduck. “They found him about 300 yards from the house, but there is dense bush between my house and

the river.

“We had helicopters flying over this morning and I guess they spotted the body,” said Diduck.

“I then had an ambulance in my yard wondering if we had called 911. And then we had the RCMP driving over my cropland,” he added.

“Well he was apologetic for driving over my crop, but it’s pretty dry and he didn’t do much damage.”

The boy had been

swimming with three others on the north side of Terwillegar Park when he was carried away by the water current around 5 p.m. on June 4, according to police.

Police, firefighters and other emergency partners searched for the teen until dark on June 4, setting up a command post across from the Edmonton Country Club, east of where the group was swimming.

Two battle it out for Mundare council seat

BY JOHN MATHER

Mundare will go to the polls July 5 to elect a new councillor for town council.

When the June 7 deadline for nominations rolled around, two people were willing to throw their names into the hat to sit on council.

The winner of the race

between Danika Brison and Kent Santos will fill the seat vacated by Sandra Nicholson who resigned her seat more than a month ago.

Nicholson was acclaimed to council on Aug. 10, 2022 to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of first time councillor Eddie Shepel.

Nicholson was sworn in as the newest councillor on Sept. 6. At the May 16 regular council meeting, Lisa Euchuk was appointed as the returning officer for the by-election and Colin Zyla was appointed as the substitute returning officer.

Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Opportunity County of Two Hills No. 21

Are you interested in how the wheels of government turn? If so, then we have a job for you. Under the general supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) the Assistant CAO, will assist the CAO with managing day to day operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of success in municipal government, with expertise in managing budgets, leading teams and working collaboratively. This candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to build positive relationships with the CAO and Management Team.

We are seeking a candidate who:

Demonstrates a high degree of personal initiative, organizational skills, reliability, professionalism and respect

Has exceptional communication skills

Excels in a fast-paced environment

Possesses excellent time management skills and can balance multiple priorities and jobs

Can evaluate and determine priority of all tasks

Can maintain professionalism with all political and sensitive matters

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills to assist effectively with the public Municipal Government experience is preferred

Work closely with the senior management team

Attend all meetings of Council and Committees of Council and meetings of such Boards, Authorities and other bodies as are required by Council

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All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All resume and personal information provided herein, will be handled in accordance with the Province of Alberta Freedom of Information & Privacy Legislation

Andrew’s new walking path sparks positivity in the community

BY JANA SEMENIUK

A newly built walking path in the village of Andrew, funded almost entirely from a provincial grant, was unveiled June 7 during an official ribbon cutting ceremony at the path’s entrance near the village mini golf course.

Ed Shepel, owner/ operator of Spectre Systems who constructed the 135-meter asphalt trail, addressed the crowd of 30 during the event.

“We are celebrating today. A few things most notably first our brandnew walking trail, but on top of the project, we're also celebrating community (and) we're celebrating getting everybody together,” he said before asking Andrew Mayor Merwin Haight to speak to the crowd.

Haight noted that the new trail is the first walking path Andrew has ever had in addition to the first completed project of the council since they were elected in 2021.

“This is one of the first projects that this council has been able to complete and this is the first walkway we've had going north to south so our citizens aren't walking on the street. It was built almost entirely by a rec grant so it did not affect anybody's taxes,” said Haight.

“The only extra cost was $2,000 - $2,200 needed for a little extra fill.”

Andrew Chief

Administrative Officer

Tim Melnyk confirmed the total cost of the project was $38,000 and took four days to complete.

Andrew Senior’s Rainbow Club member Vanessa Ostashek said she was thrilled with the completed walking path.

“I'm excited, and I couldn't wait to walk on it, so I did. (I counted) 217 steps one direction,” she said. “It’s exciting because the people used to cut across, and in the wintertime, they would make a path. This is cool, and the greatest thing is its level.”

Meanwhile, Haight said in a later interview the new walking path is a positive step for Andrew whose real estate, he said, has become a hot commodity.

“We’re definitely seeing an interest in real estate in Andrew. I’ve spoken to multiple real estate agents and they have said a lot of the interest is coming from the urban centres, particularly Edmonton and Calgary,” said Haight.

“We’ve also had a lot of property tax certificates pulled, which is done before a property is sold so someone is showing interest in purchasing it. It doesn’t necessarily mean a sale but shows the interest in the community. The last time I checked it was 17 a month ago but the number is increasing weekly.”

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At least 30 people came out to celebrate June 7 with the village of Andrew at the ribbon cutting ceremony for their new asphalt walking trail. In front shaking hands are Andrew Mayor Merwin Haight (L) and Ed Shepel (R) owner/operator of Spectre Systems who constructed the path.

Kori Maki Angela Morlock

Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Show must go on for Lamont High grad class of 2023

Continued from front

“This is the first time that an annual grant has been presented by the Town of Lamont,” stated Perrin. “It is presented for your accomplishments. This is not a scholarship or grant for

school. It is simply an award for what you have achieved.

“It will help you in your future. For you to purchase what you need to be successful. Your community is proud of you.”

The speeches continued with Councillor Dave Taylor addressing the students followed by Elk Island Public Schools Superintendent Mark Liguori.

He congratulated the students, parents and teachers for their dedication in guiding the graduating class to this point.

“To the graduating class, celebrate this milestone for exactly what it is,” stated Liguori. “It is a significant time of your life and it marks 13 years of education.

“This graduation is not only a testament of your dedication, but is also a reflection of the strong sense of the communities in which you live.

“You must acknowledge your unique experience of growing up in a rural environment,” he continued. “In a world dominated by large cities and technology, you

have been fortunate to witness the world in a different way.

“Whatever you wish to do next, use your gifts to explore and learn, but also to be inspired.

“You are the architect of your destiny,” he said.

“You have the power to shape the future.

Remember each of you has the power to ignite change and inspire others.”

he said. “There was no invite to the County that I’m aware of.”

He added he didn’t know if any other councillors had known of it.

“A lot of those kids are from the County and while I don’t know the kids, I certainly would know the parents of them,” he said.

“Normally an invite would be sent to the County if they wanted us to say a few words.”

“You have learned to support and uplift one another,” he said.

He said as they moved forward they had to embrace change and diversity.

He added as they move forward “consider the type of world you want to live in.

The only flaw with the program was the lack of representation from Lamont County.

Reeve David Diduck said he wasn’t even aware of the graduation exercises until he read the  Lamont Leader on the afternoon of June 10, and saw the graduating class photo spread.

“I knew nothing about it happening yesterday,”

He later told the Leader no invitation had been received by the County from the school. He said normally the letter would come as correspondence, but he didn’t recall hearing about it during previous meetings.

The Leader reached out to Lamont High School and the graduation organizers, but hadn’t received any response by press time.

emotions flood through both students and

BY JOHN MATHER Graduating Class of 2023 member Falynn

Short was the Valedictorian for Lamont High School this year and she addressed her fellow graduates and a packed school gymnasium June 10 with a speech.

“I’m honoured to stand here as your valedictorian for the graduating class of 2023,” she

says valedictorian Falynn Short

said.

Addressing the parents, she said “You are immensely proud and face this day with mixed emotions.

“You face this day with joy and love, but as we walk out of here you may also have the emotions of heartbreak and sorrow as this chapter of our lives closes.

She thanked the teachers for their kindness

and consideration throughout the years.

“I still remember the first day in Grade 7 and it seems so long to get to where we are on this stage together.”

She said it was amazing to see how much the class had accomplished together along the way.

“We’re getting ready to move on with our lives, some possibly far away,” she said. “But we will

always have the memories of high school.”

Referencing the class theme of “The Show Must Go On” she said each of the students had their own individual shows to put on.

“You’re all very talented people,” she stated.

“Life will not always go the way we want and achieving our dreams won’t be easy,” she concluded.

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Falynn Short was the Valedictorian of the Lamont High School graduating class of 2023. Above she shares her message with her fellow graduates and an audience of parents, grandparents and well wishers June 9.

The Lamont High School graduating class of 2023 relax on stage at the conclusion of the official program June 9. Students tossed their graduation caps in a time honoured tradition before leaving the stage to mix with family members and friends.

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GARAGE SALE SEASON

Top photo: Edmonton sisters Pat Ostapowich (L) and Victoria Kelly (R) travelled to Andrew June 3 to set up a table for the annual village wide garage sale.

Bottom Photo: Debra and Stephen Fountaine hosted a garage sale on 50 St. in Bruderheim June 3, part of the town wide garage sale. Among those looking over the items for sale were Bruderheim residents Brant and Laura Normand from Bruderheim with their four-legged friends, Pickles and Oliver, who are regulars on the garage sale circuit.

During the Black Top Bonanza main

Photo: Jana Semeniuk --

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Altario, a tiny hamlet in Alta, has more students in its public school than residents.

In 2014, the school faced possible closure until Kevin Van Lagen, a teacher from southern Alta. who is known today as the ‘Prairie Principal’, was hired as their principal.

Last year the K-12 school had 67 students, up from 40 in 2017, and is thriving thanks to its agricultural program where the slogan on their website states ‘the best classrooms smell like a barn’.

“When I started there (in 2014), we had 49 students. It struggled. I was principal number six in six years, which is common in rural communities, and the population was decreasing,” said Van Lagen.

“The superintendent that hired me said, ‘I'm not sure what we’re going to do with Altario because it’s just not working’.”

Van Lagen said a community meeting ensued, where different ideas were hashed out in light of the declining number of students.

“We knew the numbers of the school were getting smaller. And we just said what can we do to make our school unique and sustainable? And the best thing to do is embrace local expertise. Don't try to be something you're not. Agriculture is our thing in Altario, so that's why we said we're going down the path of agriculture,” he said.

“Every part of our farm has local mentors. The community is so proud of it, because they're part of it.”

The school farm began with two steers. Then a barn. Today, the farm holds pigs, turkeys, cow calf pairs, chickens, sheep, a hydroponic food modular and even bees.

“We do our own honey here and the (grades 4-6) take care of them,” he

said, adding the students wear special suits and use smoke when working with the bees. “They harvest the honey and make chapstick out of it (and) all kinds of cool things. It's really neat. Bees are awesome.”

Van Lagen said the school day starts with chores, then breakfast before heading into classes.

In addition to running Altario School, Van Lagen is also principal of the K-12 school in Consort Alta. where it enjoys success with a program focused on baseball. Consort had a population of 669 in 2022.

“Baseball in Consort went from 60 kids in minor ball, pre pandemic, to 180 kids last year. It just exploded,” he said.

“Now they are building diamonds in Consort (and) building camping areas, because we're hosting provincials. Last year we had provincial teams and two years ago, was the first time they had a provincial team in over 20 years. So, we've kind of rejuvenated baseball in the area too, which is really cool.”

While both schools operate individualized programs, Van Lagen said they are not a charter or independent school and still a part of Prairie Land School Division. He said the programs have the full support of the superin-

tendent and the division.

“Our local trustee is really good and our superintendent is really good. Our board invested fairly early on in the project and we showed that it was starting to work,” he said.

“They gave us some money for the barn that we bought, so our board has been very progressive in that way.”

As news of Altario’s success spread, Van Lagen’s phone began ringing with small community members looking for advice when their school boards threatened to shut down their rural schools, including residents of Holden. Van Lagen worked with the Holden Rural Academy (HRA) board and praised the school’s progress in one year.

“I was here last summer, when they were (wondering) is this going to be a thing?” he said. “What I noticed most so far (at the graduation ceremony), is what they were trying to do is (create a) close knit culture (where) these kids feel like this is their school. And to do that in one year, (is) pretty amazing. That's kudos to the to the principal and the superintendent. I predict this place (Paragon Theatre where graduation ceremony took place) will be packed in a few years.”

Van Lagen, announced

earlier this year, that he will be leaving his principal position with Consort School to work with a consulting firm, travelling around the country to help struggling schools, while staying on in Altario. He said rural schools need help realizing their potential.

“I always tell communities, that if their board has said to them, ‘we're planning on closing your school’, you've called me too late. You need to be reading the tea leaves now,” he said. “I think many rural schools are struggling and sometimes it's with boards that don't really see the value of the small school. Sometimes they're struggling to retain a staff that are committed. They're seeing declining enrollment. I think rural communities inherently understand that the school is the heartbeat of the community. If the school is sick, the community is second.”

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Happy memories for former staff, students touring Andrew School before closure

by Jana Semeniuk

Residents plus current and former students of the soon to be closed Andrew School gathered on June 7 for a final open house to tour the school and reminisce before the school is permanently closed June 30.

Elk Island Public Schools voted to close the school, opened since 1957, at their May 4 special board meeting amid expensive repair costs and steadily declining enrollment numbers over the past several years.

Myroslav Zukiwski, 38, remembers attending the first grade three class after the school’s renovations in 1993. He said he has never forgotten how exciting it was to have a new classroom.

“We were all really excited because we got lofts in the elementary classrooms and everybody wanted to go to their reading lofts,” he said, adding he went to Andrew School his entire life and graduated. He said he was sad to hear the school was being closed.

“Its sad (and a) loss for the community. Schools are the heartbeat of a small town, and once the schools go, you don't bring in the small families anymore or the families in general. The kids are gone. It's kind of like that lifeline is cut off.”

Originally Andrew School was a part of the County of Lamont School District. A cost savings measure by the province had school boards amalgamate in the early 90s, reducing the number of boards from 141 to 64. County of Lamont School District became a part of EIPS in Jan. 1994 and had a healthy population of students; between 200 and 300 students from K12. Data shows a steady enrolment decline from 133 students in 2012 to 112 students in 2018. In Sept. 2019, the first year after the high school program was removed, enrolment was down to 76 and once the junior high program was

removed the following year, enrollment dropped to the low 60s. Projections next year had the enrollment number in the low 40s.

Meanwhile, former Andrew school teacher Harry Bidniak was also at the open house, taking in the memories and touring his old school. Bidniak not only taught social studies at Andrew School from 1968 to 2000, he is also a graduate of the school from 1964.

Bidniak said he felt emotional at the news of Andrew School’s demise.

“I read that newsletter of principal Mrs. Sawatzky - the first line drew a tear in my eye. She said ‘this is the last newsletter that I will be doing for this school’,” he said. Bidniak said he believes the move to close the school was unnecessary.

“North of here, where I grew up, there are about 10 kids in that area that were never there before,” he said. Bidniak added that he believes the move to close the school was politically motivated.

“They got estimates in the tune of $3.3 million (to fix the roof and sprinkler system). Our committee (of concerned residents) wanted to get estimates on our own and they wouldn’t let us.”

Longtime resident Sheree Cholak also went to Andrew School and was at the event.

“My kids were fourth generation of the family (that went to Andrew School),” she said. Cholak said she was angered by the decision to close the school.

“All the hours and volunteers that went into this building, there’s no excuse. They were determined to close this school.”

for a reasonable cost. Continued on Page 19

Andrew residents tour the school one last time during their June 7 open house. The school, open since 1957, will be shut down permanently on June 30.

Photo: Jana Semeniuk

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Goodbye Andrew School

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“If the roof has got an issue then you’ve got damage from the leaking. It’s hard to say what it is. And of course, everything you put out for tender the bids are always high,” he said. During a public infor-

Schools

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Van Lagen said he recently helped the Rural Development Network with a toolkit on how to create school farms, adding that instead of including a ‘frequently asked questions’ portion in the kit, he included ‘frequently used excuses’.

He said bureaucracy gets in the way of creating the best learning environment for kids.

“When the first thing we talk about is policy and all the reasons why we can't do stuff, then we're not really doing

mation session held in late Apr., superintendent Mark Liguori said Andrew School has faced several issues since the early 2000s including a severe flood that occurred in 2003 caused by improper roof and sprinkler system installation 10 years prior. Since then, EIPS said they pro-

what's best for kids. There are going to be roadblocks along the way. Charter schools have less roadblocks to deal with because they're not dealing with as many levels of bureaucracy. It's never the kids getting in the way, it's always the adults,” he said.

“I think the mistake that we've made in rural education is we've tried to be urban schools. And I say, forget about it. I don't want to be like an urban school. I want to be a rural school.”

Van Lagen said he and his wife have adopted the rural lifestyle for their six children who

vided maintenance for the building but did not fully repair the problems.

As a result, the school which also houses the village offices, library, weight room and bowling alley, has suffered regular leaking and more roof damage as a result of ice damming. Today

also attend Altario and Consort schools, adding one of his sons has graduated and another is graduating this year.

“We want our kids to go through school in rural Alberta. They're learning life values, community values (and) family values,” he said.

“If you're doing school, right, when you hear the name of the town, you think of the school. What we should be doing with rural education is (telling people) move over to our community because look at these amazing schools. We have (small class sizes and do) amazing things.”

the total damages are estimated at more than $3 million to fix.

Coupled with declining enrolments led the board to make the decision to close the school. A plan for the village offices, once the school closes, has not yet been decided by the village council.

Andrew School

Principal Kelly Sawatzky declined to provide a comment reflecting on the open house event. She said all questions must go through to EIPS communication director Laura McNabb who did not attend the event.

Lamont County school trustee Colleen

Holwaychuk also did not attend the event due to a previous commitment according to McNabb. Holowaychuk also did not attend the public information session in Apr. due to a funeral, and was also unavailable to attend the initial public information session held in Sept.

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