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A moose wanders across some Lamont County wetlands recently. As moose become more active, both drivers and sight seeers need to proceed with caution. A full grown moose is the largest member of the deer family and can weigh as much as 600 kg, and is taller at the shoulder than the largest saddle horse. The humped appearance is due to massive shoulder muscles. Moose can tolerate cold better than heat and during the summer spend great amounts of time cooling off in slews, lakes or rivers. They are strong swimmers. Moose can be prey to bears amd wolves, so beware that signs of moose can also be an indication of these predators in the area as well. Moose are most dangerous in the fall during rutting season, and when newborns arrive in spring. Photo by Trevor Burn.

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2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Legal challenge and upaid taxes send Andrew mill rate through the roof

BY JANA SEMENIUK The Village of Andrew held a special meeting June 15 where a balanced budget of just over $1.5 million was approved, in addition to raising the mill rates to 17, up by five percent over last year.

Interim Chief Administrative Officer Steve Upham said the increase is due in large part to an expensive legal challenge made by former CAO Sheila Lupul.

Although Upham declined to give an exact amount the village could be on the hook for, he said it significantly exceeds $10,000.

“It’s big (the mill rate) but there's a lot of extraordinary expenses here. One being the legal challenge which represents three to four percent (of the increase). Of course, we had to budget that in, because it’s a projected cost for this year,” Upham said, noting the

legal challenge could take up to two years to resolve.

In a previous interview, Upham explained that: ‘The request is for a settlement that went beyond what was allowed for in her contract.’

In addition to the legal challenge, Upham said unpaid property taxes are also an issue with 63 properties in tax arrears, 20 of which have been in arrears for more than two years.

“From the point of tax arrears, we have got a serious problem in this village,” he said. “It’s shocking. The total tax arrears are $200,000.”

Deputy Mayor Merwin Haight added that he was also surprised by the news.

“It’s wrong and it’s a significant amount of money for this village.

Every time somebody refuses to pay, it forces their neighbours, who do pay, to pay more,” he

said. “20 percent of our tax role is in arrears.”

Upham explained how the Village has remained out of debt despite the huge tax arrear issue.

“The Village is still in great financial shape, but it's been on the back of a mill rate that is unmanageable. You know, Village residents are having to pay a mill rate that’s unmanageable and it's strictly because of the fact that there are too many people who aren't paying their taxes,” he said. “(The) previous councils have made the decision to increase mill rates rather than act on properties who are not paying taxes.”

Mayor Barry Goertz, who has been in hospital battling health issues since early May, attended the meeting by speaker phone. He said he is doing better and hopes to be home soon.

Meanwhile, Michael and Wanda Kalina have been hired to fill the roles

of returning officer and deputy returning officer for the Aug. 8 byelection.

A council seat was left empty when long time Andrew Councillor

Osama Hamed resigned on May 25.

Sign gets facelift for 50th anniversary donated rock, equipment The weary looking sign.

Trevor Schinkinger and time to help out the sign located outside the completion of the Andrew Arena project. received a Andrew Ag makeover this last Society has a 50 year month as volunhistory of operating teers and Ag Society the Andrew Arena, members Tammy organizing many rafand Don Evans, fles throughout the Terry Levicki, years, hosting many Michelle Onyschuk themed dances and and Mavin Kolotylo sponsoring and replaced worn out organizing the Sport boards, sanded, Off Days and Garlic painted and landFestival. scaped around the The upgraded Andrew Ag. sign.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 3

Plenty to celebrate during Lamont Health Care Centre’s 12th annual general meeting

BY JANA SEMENIUK Lamont Health Care Centre held their 12th Annual General Meeting June 20 at the Morley Young Manor, where post-covid updates on the hospital were shared, elections occurred for board positions, and recipients of the Harold James Scholarship awards were announced.

Approximately 45 people, including Lamont Mayor Kirk Perrin and Lamont County Reeve David Diduck, filled the seats in addition to retired Lamont Health Care Centre Chief Executive Officer Harold James and his wife Josie.

The meeting opened with a prayer from Rev. Debbie Brill and continued with board elections for officers where current board chair Kent Harrold was re-elected for another term as well as Mae Adamyk re-elected for vice board chair.

Shahad Bharmal, Chief

“With God's grace, we Shahad Bharmal was Executive Officer (CEO) ple of Lamont Health for the Lamont Health Care Centre’s stellar his- next to address the could keep it out for 23 Care Centre, was also re- tory, Harrold told the group, first congratulat- months since it started. confirmed as secretary crowd about a 2013 news ing Harrold and Delores The first time we had story by CBC where they Sadoway for their long COVID in the facility treasurer of the board.

Board Chair Kent surveyed several hun- service to the Lamont was February 2022 after 23 months of the panHarrold took over the dred hospitals across Health Care Centre.

“In Sept. they’ll be cel- demic,” said Bharmal. microphone, sharing Canada.

In addition, Bharmal “They chose the 10 ebrating 51 years,” he news of additional solar noted that surgeries durpanels the hospital best hospitals in Canada said Bharmal went on to ing the pandemic were acquired in March and we were one of the through the Faithful 10. I think that's not only highlight that Morley ongoing, despite restricFootprints Grant, as well remarkable, it's a really Young Manor had no tions, which Alberta as an upcoming accredi- wonderful tribute to the COVID cases until 23 Health Services central tation the hospital will folks that work here,” months into the pandem- zone senior operating officer, Andrea Liptak, ic. said Harrold. undergo in the fall. revered.

“Surveyors “I'd like come from to highlight Accreditation how grateful Canada and we are for take a look at your willingyour facility ness to and all its increase surgiaspects and cal capacity at see how you're this site and to doing and have been able how you're to maintain performing. your surgery We’ve done p r o g r a m really well over many Lamont Health Care Centre's Retired Chief Executive Officer, Harold t h r o u g h We years,” said James (L) stands with three recipients of the 2022 Harold James COVID. Scholarship Award. Madison Dey, Nigel Kroeker, and Magdeline Barnett know access to Harrold. timely and As an exam- (R). Photo: Jana Semeniuk

safe surgeries is important to patients and their families and loved ones,” she said.

To wrap up the meeting, retired Chief Executive Officer Harold James, 73, presented scholarships in his name to three recipients. The Harold James Scholarship Award was created upon James’ retirement in 2019 to help those who are pursuing a career in health care, and scholarships were first awarded to three recipients in June 2020. As COVID restrictions prevented in-person gatherings over the past two years, this was the second time the scholarships have been awarded.

Magdaline Barnett, 33, received a $600 scholarship, Nigel Kroeker, 19, received a $400 scholarship, and Madison Dey, 18, received $1,000.

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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Opinion Summer BBQ season will be interesting as UCP leadership wannabes compete

BY JOHN MATHER They’re at the post and... they’re off.

The next leader of the UCP will become the next premier of Alberta, Oct. 3.

That gives the candidates all summer to chew burgers and salads at backyard and community BBQs across the province as they manoeuvre for votes, staking out their positions on policy and why they are the best choice for Albertans.

By the way, the Alberta Liberal Party is also having a leadership contest right now. I really didn’t even know they still existed as a party. It will be interesting to see who wants to head up that group. Like, would any of the potential candidates actually want to be associated even remotely with Justin Trudeau?

Why even the vaunted NDP are having their internal squabbles with leader Rachel Notley acknowledging there have been problems with senior staffers possibly verbally harassing some volunteers and ignoring others.

Wow. Maybe they’re not as pure as the driven snow as the socialist hordes would have us believe.

But back to the UCP fight.

Michelle Rempel Garner is publicly musing about a run. One must wonder if she’s only using this as an excuse to physically remove herself from any connection with the Patrick Brown federal Conservative leadership campaign.

As a mayor of Brampton, Ontario, my hometown, and failed Ontario PC leadership candidate, I can't see much hope of Brown replacing Erin O”Toole.

But really Michelle.

Do you really think Albertans want another Premier with the taint of Ottawa on their hide?

Those that voted for Kenney thought his Federal experience and contacts would be good for Alberta and its dealings with Ottawa.

How has that worked out?

Of course the same goes for Brian Jean. He’s an Ottawa politician. At one of his kickoff events in Edmonton last week, mainstream media reported a turnout of about 100 while Jean was posting on social media double that number.

Well, there’s all summer to build the crowds.

And it’s a pretty crowded field for people wanting to fill Jason Kenney’s shoes.

CONTINUED

CONTINUED We have floor-crossing Danielle Smith, former cabinet ministers Travis Toews, Rebecca Schultz, Rajan Sawhney, Leela Aheer, along with ousted UCP member Todd Loewen, and Amisk Mayor Bill Rock.

A survey from last week shows that Smith is slightly in the lead, ahead of Jean to capture the leadership. Many experts say this is largely due to name recognition and I can only hope so. And the survey further added 44 per cent of the respondents said none of the candidates appealed to them.

But then again, both Smith and Jean have been selling the message of fighting Ottawa tooth and nail to gain more autonomy for Alberta. Others are trying to distance themselves from Jason Kenney by stating they don’t endorse the old boys club style that the Premier has practiced.

I’d like to see a Premier who is willing to take on Ottawa. The prime minister as evidenced by his cabinet selections after the last election has obviously no intention of doing anything to benefit Alberta or Albertans.

It appears in his limited vision, Canada stops at the Ontario/Manitoba border.

We need a strong Premier.

Hopefully our next Premier will be well versed in the package endorsed by the Fair Deal Panel and would work hard to get many parts of it implemented. They must fight for our energy industry.

But they must also represent Albertans first… not themselves… not the backroom boys, but those people who have actually cast a vote for them.

It’s going to be a rocky road to the Premier’s chair in October.

Kenney won’t do the right thing and step aside, so the period to rebuild the UCP and unite the arguing factions in the party is short before the provincial election scheduled for next May. Yes, I expect the conversations around the BBQ will be very interesting and entertaining as the candidates all jockey for position to win the hearts of Albertans.

And make no doubt, Albertans have had enough so that the B.S. detectors will be on full alert.

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FROM WHERE I SIT: Some Balance

BY HAZEL ANAKA Remember just a few days ago when we all wanted rain? As usual, the rain that had fallen up to that point was cause for animated discussions about how lucky or not you were. In many areas it was sporadic and uneven with some getting just enough to settle the dust.

Then the forecast changed and the rain came. It came in gentle showers and gushing torrents. It reminded us that keeping the eaves troughing free of debris is one of those must-do tasks best done when it’s dry. Uh huh. We have a very tall windbreak of spruce trees that’s about sixty-five years old. And while none of the trees are even close to dying, there are still brown needles that got blown away by the recent fierce winds, only to clog the downspouts.

A farmer (groom) from

the Smoky Lake area told me his pasture was crunchy and the rain was a life-saver. Germination of some grain crops was slow because the precipitation didn’t come at the optimum time. Any farmer knows that those lost days in spring can bite you big time in the fall. Anyone with poorer than number one or two soil on a gentle slope; in other words, no clay, sand, potholes or sloughs is well aware of the trouble areas that show themselves in either extreme wet or dry conditions.

As the rain persists, the new challenge becomes when and how the spraying for weeds will happen. Again, every self-respecting farmer knows that the ideal time to spray for optimum weed kill is determined by the leaf stage of your crop and the arrival of the weeds. Is it the twoleaf stage or do you wait until the flag leaf stage?

Too soon, and the very pricey product and your precious labour are wasted. Too late, and the now over-sized crop leaves cover and shield those sneaky weeds. This too is bad since the herbicide

needs to make contact to kill.

The quality of your soil determines how quickly it will dry and consequently how badly it will rut especially if, like us, you have a pull-type sprayer and not a high clearance one. Any ruts formed now will still be there in fall when the swather and combine roll in to do their work. It can feel like a mechanical bull ride as you get thrown about. And those complicated, lumbering, expensive machines don’t like it either.

I’m not sure about your garden patch but I may lose some plants in my raised beds. A welldrained garden can bounce back a lot sooner than the Costco beds.

Telltale yellowing will let me know if the cucumbers have had enough or too much. I think the rain came far too late for the ornamental tree I bought last fall at the end of the season. It was half-price so I gambled. Its branches are still pliable but the poor sucker still has no leaves. Or perhaps I’m the poor sucker. I know the adage about ‘not planting a ten-dollar tree in a five-dollar hole‘ (not

Chipman raises mill rate for the first time in 10 years

BY JANA SEMENIUK The Village of Chipman approved its 2022 operating budget during the June 13 council meeting which included a raise in their mill rate for the first time in 10 years.

Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Tomkow, said the raise was small but necessary.

“We raised it from 10.19 to 10.5. And we kept the mill rate at that level since 2012. And

that's no longer feasible,” she said.

A mill rate establishes the amount of your property tax by multiplying the assessed property value with the mill rate and dividing by 1,000, according to Alberta.ca.

Tomkow said that calculations indicated that more than $310,000 needs to be raised from taxes to sustain the village and a withdrawal from reserves was

included to avoid a substantial mill rate increase.

“We're struggling with increased costs, and you're trying to cut costs as much as you can. So that's the best I could come up with,” she explained.

Chipman Mayor Morris Langevin said, .4 of a percent over 10 years is not really too bad.’

The budget was passed unanimously by the village council.

adjusted for inflation or twentieth century pricing) but I don’t always do the right thing even when I know better. I didn’t have many options but had to get it in the ground before freeze up. This is probably another $40 life lesson. If she doesn’t do something after all this rain, she’s gonzo and I’m out a pile of money. At least the rain subdued some of the annual poplar fuzz that gathers in drifts and tickles our noses.

And of course, it could be worse. It could be

leading to flooded basements, washed out roads and bridges, houses sliding down muddy banks into a raging river.

You may be angry that the weather is ruining outdoor events and lazy days at the lake. You might wish you’d repaired the roof before it began raining inside.

You may wonder what, if anything, would actually make those darn farmers happy. You may be grateful that your hay crop and pastures will allow you to feed your herd again this year. You definitely hope for a bumper

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yield while grain prices are at historic highs.

You may be grateful because you remember the Dirty 30s or the more recent prolonged tenyear drought we endured…. when some farmers had to pump water for miles or create man-made berms to try to hold back some precious water for livestock.

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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Lamont Lakers athletic awards banquet a night for champions

BY JANA SEMENIUK Lamont High School held its Athletic Award Night Banquet June 17, recognizing high achieving athletes and unveiling a championship banner won this year.

Athletic Director Cory Kokotailo emcee’d the evening, noting that, due to the pandemic, it’s been three years since the banquet has been able to take place.

Graduating seniors were called to the stage for special recognition of their last year in the high school athletic program, each receiving a blue tshirt with ‘Lamont #royalfamily’ emblazoned on it.

“These students are now and forever part of our royal family. We have shirts for our departed family members and hope that in the future you will all come back and attend our family reunions,” said Kokotailo.

Grade 12 students Fred Farrell and Carter Schickerowsky gave speeches reflecting on their years in the Lamont Lakers Athletic Program,

in addition to how they felt the program benefits students.

“In junior high, they allow and help the kids to learn and prepare them for high school sports and grow and mature as teenagers. It also helps them make friends and allows them to be a lot more comfortable with others. In high school, it's the same but instead it helps develop the athlete for the collegiate level if you're wanting to excel,” said Farrell.

Schickerowsky shared a story of disappointment when his first high school zones were shut down due to COVID. “The ride home was very emotional for everyone because we all knew that it was the end of an era,” he said.

“Lamont Lakers aren't just friends you get to play sports with; the Lakers are a family that you get to grow with. It was an honour to play with all my teammates and amazing how we all got to grow together.”

Kokatailo shared a slew of Lamont Laker highlights this year,

including sending four athletes to cross country provincials, the high school girls basketball team finishing as bronze medal champions in zones, and high school boys basketball winning a tournament in Glendon, finishing second in Westlock, third at home and fifth at the year end tournament.

“Also, this team's best showing in over a decade I believe,” said Kokotailo.

He was also proud to unveil a new banner for the crowd spotlighting the Jr B girls basketball and the Jr B co-ed badminton teams who are both the number one in division two, as well as Camryn Fossum who has earned the title of best discus thrower in all of Elk Island Public Schools. The banner will hang in the school gymnasium with many others won by Lamont Laker athletes over the years.

Division two is made up of Fultonvale, Vegreville Composite, Fort Christian, Southpointe School, and

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This year’s winners were: Cross Country; Jr High MVP - Ryan Carstairs / Isabel Weleschuk, Sr High MVP - Liam Zabel Volleyball Jr B Boys MVP - Landen

Walters, Jr B Boys Coach's Award - Kole Malkewich, Jr B Boys Lakers Award - Aiden Chopping, Jr B Girls MVP Madeline Zacharko Jr B Girls Coach's Award - Candice Candia, Jr A

Boys MVP - Christian Nimchuk, Jr A Boys Coach's Award - Hayden Braybrook / Devon McKinnon, Jr A Boys Lakers Award - Aidan Loran, Jr A Girls MVP Camryn Fossum; Continued on Page 7

Lamont Laker Grade 12s show off their t-shirts given in honour of their senior year in the high school athletic program. (L-R) Blake Fjeld, Liam Zabel, Carter Schickerowsky, Emma March, Breanna Plowman, Kaleigh Peddle, Adelynn Kroeker, Hunter Neufeld, Connor Boudreau, Fred Farrell, Gage Ridsdale, and Brendan Plowman.

VILLAGE OF CHIPMAN 2022 COMBINED ASSESSMENT/ TAX NOTICES Notice is hereby given that the combined assessment/tax notices were mailed to all assessed persons within the Village of Chipman on June 22, 2022. Note: For residential and non-residential property, your 2021 assessment is based on the estimated market value of property on December 31, 2021. All persons are deemed to have received their combined assessment/tax notices within seven (7) days of mailing.

ASSESSMENT ROLL: The assessment roll is open for inspection at the Village of Chipman Administration Office 4816 - 50 Street Chipman, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays.

Any person who objects to the assessment values placed upon a property must, on or before the Final Date of Complaint shown on the tax notice (AUGUST 29, 2022), must lodge their complaint(s) in writing on the prescribed form together with a $50.00 fee per appeal to the Village of Chipman at P.O. Box 176, 4816 50th Street, Chipman, AB T0B 0W0 Persons cannot file a complaint about the tax rate with an Assessment Review Board or appeal it to the courts. An Assessment complaint must be filed using the “Assessment Review Board Complaint “ form. The assessment complaint form can be obtained at the Village Office or from the Government of Alberta website www.alberta.ca/property-assessment-complaints-and-appeals.

PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE FOR FILING COMPLAINTS IS August 29, 2022 Filing a complaint against your assessment does not make you exempt from paying your taxes on time or from late penalties.

If a complaint if successful, the adjustment will be applied to the tax roll.

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Tax Payments are due on or before August 31, 2022.

The 2022 taxes are due and payable on or before August 31, 2022. Unpaid taxes are subject to a 12% penalty on September 1, 2022 and an 18% penalty on January 1, 2023.

Dated at Chipman, Alberta June 22, 2022.

Pat Tomkow, CAO

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Winners Continued from Page 6 Jr A Girls MVP - Camryn Fossum Jr A Girls Coach's Award - Aniesha Fossen Jr A Girls Lakers Award - Ivy Akitt Sr Boys MVP - Fred Farrell Sr Boys Coach's Award Liam Zabel Sr Boys Lakers Award Carter Schickerowsky Sr Girls MVP - Kaleigh Peddle Sr Girls Coach's Award Ruth Andruchow Sr Girls Lakers Award Emma March Basketball Jr B Boys MVP - Jackson Johnston Jr B Boys Coach's Award - Aiden Chopping Jr B Boys Lakers Award Brayden Wendorff Jr B Girls MVP Madeline Zacharcko Jr B Girls Coach's Award - Hannah Kingshott Jr B Girls Lakers Award Hannah Kingshott

Jr B Girls Lakers Award Kirsten Kammer Jr A Boys MVP - Adam Boudreau Jr A Boys Coach's Award - Aidan Carruthers Jr A Boys Lakers Award Hayden Braybrook Jr A Girls MVP - Camryn Fossum Jr A Girls Coach's Award - Sam Kehoe Jr A Girls Lakers Award Livia Grob Sr Boys MVP - Carter Schickerowsky Sr Boys Coach's Award -

James Schickerowsky Sr Boys Lakers Award Liam Zabel Sr Girls MVP - Breanna Plowman Sr Girls Coach's Award Rachael Leamon Sr Girls Lakers Award Emily Carruthers Badminton Jr A MVP - Camryn Fossum Jr B MVP - Ashton Strickland / Taylor Fossum Sr High MVP - Falynn

Short / Racquel Strickland Sr High Coaches Award Jake Fesyk / Kaylee Marianicz Track and Field Jr High Male MVP - Ben Melnyk Jr High Female MVP Camryn Fossum Sr High Male MVP - Fred Farrell Sr High Female MVP Adelynn Kroeker Golf Golf Program MVP Hunter Neufeld Athlete of the Year Jr High Male - Ben Melnyk Jr High Female - Camryn Fossum Sr High Male - Fred Farrell Sr High Female - Kaleigh Peddle

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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Shepel resigns from Mundare council At the time of the elec- roads around the town

BY JOHN MATHER Mundare councillor tion, he said he would were in disrepair.

He also wanted to see Eddie Shepel has like to see the gravel resigned eight months road between the town more community activiafter being elected to the and Whitetail subdivi- ties to increase commusion either paved or nity spirit, although he town council. admitted previous counNo reason has been oiled.

“It’s a topic for the res- cils did a good job on this given for his resignation. file.

Shepel was elected In another move, counlast October with cil terminated Public other new councilWorks director David lors Glen MacDonald earlier this Rozumniak and Rick month.

Patrie. One term No reasons have been councillor Cheryl disclosed for his terminaCallinoiu was electtion. He had served as ed as the Mayor of the Public Works director the town. for a little more than two When running for years. election, Shepel had No replacement has cited more than 10 Former Mundare Councillor Eddie Shepel been named yet. years experience Council is expected to working with municipal contracts of idents in the area set a date for a by-elecvarious types through because it’s in such a tion to fill Shepel’s seat at his contracting business. state of disrepair,” he the June 21 council meet“I’’ve got more than 10 said. He added other ing. years in the municipal sector through construction, so I know the ins and outs of municipal To everyone who sent me cards and budgets and grants,” he special gifts for my 100th birthday said when campaigning celebration. A special thanks to the last fall.

As a business owner in Elementary School students who made the area he felt there beautiful cards through their art. were some new ideas These things mean so much to me. and changes he could With many thanks, Rose Strobl. bring to the table.

Many Thank - You’s

Unreserved Online Real Estate Auction for Jerry Hegel Starts Opening July 8th, 2022 & Closes on July 12th, 2022 Street Address: 5207 Sawchuk Street Mundare, Alberta Legal: Lot 4, Plan 5195CL Selling a Very Nice Property with a Very Large Lot, Fenced Yard & Located Right Beside the School An 896 Sq Ft Home that is Full Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms & 1 Bathroom Upstairs, Plus a Full Suite with 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom & a Complete Kitchen located Downstairs & a Shared Laundry.

Located on a 38,709.67 Sq Ft Lot with a 26'x40' 3 Car Garage that is Heated & has 100 Amp Service. Natural Gas, Plus a Water Well & Pump are also Located on the Property.

The Basement Suite Rents out of $800.00 Per Month.

Zoned: R2 - Taxes: $1804.32 for 2021 Open Houses: Sunday, June 19th from 1 to 4 p.m. & Saturday June 25th from 1 to 4 p.m. or by Appointment. Owner's Phone: 780-881-9463 Real Estate Transactions are being Handled by Hill Realty Inc. - Norm Hill (780) 449-5622 Allen Olson (403) 783-0556 Aaron Olson (403) 913-9644 Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before August 12th, 2022. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by August 12th, 2022 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages. All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser. Online Bidding Fees Apply - 4% up to a Max. of $800.00 per Item.

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey & Hwy #16 East, Alberta - License No. 165690 Hwy #16 East - (780) 208-2508 - Rimbey (403) 843-2747 1 (855) 783-0556 Toll Free E-mail: abolson@telusplanet.net - Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

Pre-Harvest Machinery Consignment Auction Hwy #16 East, Alberta - Online Auctions Toll Free 1-855-783-0556 Selling equipment to all four Western provinces and the Northern USA. Listings are now being accepted for our Pre-Harvest Machinery Consignment Auctions being held at our Rimbey & Hwy #16 East Locations

H #16 E S Y J 29 A 2 Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 (1 Mile East of Hwy 834) - South Side of the Road Phone: (780) 208-2508 Office Aaron Olson - (403) 913-9644 Norm Hill - (780) 903-6199 - Terry Skiftun (780) 632-1774

We are now accepting consignments for this Sale.

Any items prelisted by July 29th will be included in our Sales Posters, Newspaper & Radio Advertising, Web Page, Social Media and extensive mailing lists.

Whether you have one piece or a complete line of Machinery give Aaron a call at (403) 913-9644 or Allen at (403) 783-0556 to discuss the best option for you to realize top dollars.

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey Office - 403-843-2747 - Toll Free - 1-855-783-0556 Hwy #16 East Office - 780-208-2508 Rimbey & Hwy #16 East, Alberta - License No. 165690 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Website: www.allenolsonauction.com

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Ruth Derow, 11, of Mundare, pours a glass of strawberry lemonade for Mundare Mayor Cheryl Calinoiu during the town’s Lemonade Day June 18. While rain threw a decided damper on sales, Ruth said many people were stopping by just to give tips or donations to her sponsor SOS Ministries. There was only a single stand in Mundare, but it was coupled with some others that were held in Vegreville.

Mitchell receives 70-year service medal – a first in Canada

BY JOHN MATHER Accolades keep on coming for Lamont Deputy Fire Chief Bob Mitchell.

In a quiet ceremony outside Lamont Hospital June 15, Mitchell was honoured for his 70 years of volunteer service to the Lamont Fire Department.

To mark the occasion, he was presented with a 70-year service award, the first of its kind ever presented in Canada.

“It’s a gold medal,” said Brian Starkell, National President of the Volunteer Firefighters of Canada. Starkell drove to Lamont from Nipawin, Saskatchewan to make the presentation.

“After 50 years, the sil-

ver medal and all its chevrons turn to gold.”

The medal is to be worn on the formal uniform, but there were also two pins presented which would be worn with station wear.

“Chief thank you very much for your years of service,” Starkell said.

He pointed out Mitchell is the longest serving volunteer firefighter in Canada.

“It’s really an honour to present him with this medal and his certificate,” said Starkell.

Peter Gooch, past president of the Alberta Fire Chiefs, and part of the national advisory council of Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, also presented

Brian Starkell, National President of the Volunteer Firefighters of Canada, presents a 70-year service medal to Lamont’s Bob Mitchell, the longest serving firefighter in Canada. The ceremony, June 15, marked the first time in Canada that a 70-year medal has been struck and presented to a firefighter. Last fall, the Lamont Fire Hall was renamed after Mitchell.

Mitchell with a letter of congratulations.

“Your achievements and dedication are an inspiration to us all,” Gooch read out.

“Particularly to those who have reached retirement opportunities and looked into the future.

You are an inspiration to us all.”

Mitchell also received

a pin from the Association of Fallen Firefighters Foundation on behalf of all firefighters who have died in the line of duty.

Last fall, the Lamont Firehall was renamed after Mitchell for his years of service. He still regularly attends Tuesday evening fire practice in the town.

Proposed Internet Tower in St. Michael Please take notice that MCSnet is proposing to erect a new 150 foot free standing tower in St. Michael.

LOCATION NE - 8 - 56 - 18 - W4 The purpose of this tower is to provide enhanced Broadband Wireless Internet Services in the area along with VOIP (Voice over IP) telephone services.

All equipment complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 including combined effects within the local radio environment at all times. Installation will respect good engineering practices including structural adequacy. The tower will be constructed in compliance with Transport Canada’s aeronautical obstruction marking requirements.

Any person(s) wishing further information, having questions, comments or concerns are asked to contact MCSnet on or before the close of July 18, 2022.

MCSnet Attn: Tower Administration P.O. Box 98, St. Paul, Alberta T0A 3A0 Ph: (866) 390-3928 Ext:797 Email: toweradmin@mcsnet.ca

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CERTIFIED SEED FOR SALE Wheat: CWRS - AAC Brandon - Improved FHB resistance - Most widely grown CWRS variety in Western Canada for 5 years CWRS - AAC Wheatland VB -Wheat Midge tolerant - Very good lodging resistance CWSWS - AC Andrew - Great silage option -In demand by milling and ethanol industries Yellow Peas: CDC Canary - Improved standability -Early maturity -Higher Yielding Faba Beans: CDC 219-16 - Zero Tannin - Seed is smaller than Snowbird, larger than CDC Snowdrop 6-Row Feed Barley: AB Advantage - Improved plump and bushel weight - Smooth awned -High grain and forage yield 2-Row Malt Barley: CDC Copeland - Strong demand by malting companies.

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10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Lamont hockey star Cole Chudyk to play in Brick tournament was superb at the tryout. ond place.

Now he has been cho- He not only showed he sen for the Brick has the skill to be a top Tournament which has hockey prospect but also seen such NHL players demonstrated great leadsuch as Steven Stamkos, ership and passion on Ryan NugentHopkins, Morgan Reilly, Brent Seabrook and PK Subban take part.

The tournament will take place at West Edmonton Mall June 29 to July 4.

Chudyk first tried out for the Brick team at a camp held April 1 to 3.

Cole Chudyk in action “Cole Chudyk

BY JOHN MATHER Another Lamont raised hockey player has been selected to play in a prestigious hockey tournament.

Cole Chudyk, 11, played for Lamont Minor Hockey in both Novice and pre-Novice teams in Lamont before moving on to play in the Edmonton Super League with the Spartan North Team.

He was selected to play in the Hockey Hall of Fame tournament in Toronto recently where his team finished in sec-

and off the ice,” said Team Brick General Manager, Jason Nicholetts.

The selection committee consisted of independent hockey evaluators including professional coaches, scouts, and other qualified hockey personnel.

Chudyk was one of 17 players chosen to play on Team Brick at the tournament.

The forward is four foot 10” tall and weighs 100 lbs. He attends Lamont Elementary School.

Cole Chudyk from Lamont

Riding change proposal doesn’t please Vegreville councillor sense. We want to look at the impacts it may have.”

She said, as a councillor, Vegreville would end up being excluded from much of the area which the municipality services.

“And parts of Minburn County are being

and Shannon would always encourage people who want to comment at them to attend the hearings.

“It makes no sense to me and as a town councillor from Vegreville, I’m going to oppose the changes,” said Warawa.

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BY JOHN MATHER The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Alberta makes suggestions for electoral map changes on a regular basis and this year they have recommended changes to MP Shannon Stubbs’ Lakeland riding.

Under the proposed changes Vegreville, and Lloydminster would be dropped from the riding, while Fort Saskatchewan would be added.

Lloydminster and Vegreville would become part of the Battle RiverCrowfoot riding.

And that doesn’t sit well with Vegreville Town Councillor and Stubbs’ local office manager Tina Warawa.

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dropped as well and that makes no sense.

“Minburn County’s main office is in Vegreville. Why would you follow Highway 16 and have the north side of the highway in Lakeland but Vegreville out. We (Vegreville) do nothing with Beaver County.”

Warawa said she had no issues with having Fort Saskatchewan in, but most things done through sports teams and schooling don’t make sense, because much of the riding now does orient towards Vegreville and it wouldn’t be in the riding.

“The other thing is to not have Lloydminster but still have all the communities that travel into Lloydminster doesn’t

seem right. And we don’t have many communities that orient towards Fort Saskatchewan because most of that area is served in Strathcona

County.”

Warawa added they are proposed riding changes and to date Stubbs hasn’t had any comments on them.

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Canadian Prairie Pickers are once again touring the area!

Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Silver & Gold Coins, Royal Can. Mint Sets.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 11

Successful Farmers Appreciation

BY JOHN MATHER After a two year absence because of pandemic restrictions, Lamont County hosted a successful farmer’s appreciation banquet June 16.

Highlighting the important role agriculture plays in the County, 165 people turned out to enjoy dinner and dance to the live music of the Sparkling Tones.

“It was very good to see farmers in-person to share our appreciation this year,” said Lamont County Reeve David Diduck. “The challenges

of the pandemic made it more difficult to host live events that recognize the importance of agriculture, and agri-business including farming, to the County and our province.”

Lamont Agricultural Fieldman Terry Eleniak echoed Diduck’s comments.

“We owe farmers our gratitude all yearround,” he said.

“Agriculture plays an important role in our municipality, and it can be a challenging career path. Thank you, farmers, for everything you

do!”

For local farmer Elly Cholak, the evening represented a great opportunity to get out and socialize after two years of restrictions.

“The appreciation event was great! Good food and entertainment,” she enthused.

“This event should be carried forward, as after the two years of Covid and the drought from the last couple of years, it’s important to have an event that allows farmers to get out and support each other.”

Lamont County residents dance to the music of the Sparkling Tones during the Farmers’ Appreciation dinner held at Lamont’s community hall June 16. A crowd of 165 people turned out to attend the dinner which had been cancelled the past two years due to the pandemic.

FEATURE PROPERTIES Mundare For Auction

5207 Sawchuk St. Mundare, AB. Bungalow for auction in Mundare AB, With Allen B. Olson Auction

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Corn Maze and Sunflower fields closed off until August but all other activities open!

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Open House Saturday June 25 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.

Camrose Half Duplex

5021 34 Ave. Camrose, AB 2 bedroom 1,191 Sq ft. half duplex condo with attached 2 car garage.

Features 2 full bathrooms and all of the exterior maintenance covered in the reasonable condo fees.

Price: $383,000.

Looking for a skilled labourer/driver/operator Requirements: • Minimum class 5 driver license, class 3 or 1 would be an asset • Hard working and self motivated

Company is based in Lindbrook area (12 min. west of Tofield). We do water and sewer instalation.

Overtime often required. Competitive wage paid appropriate to experience and skill set between $24 - $34 per hour.

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Titan Repair Shop

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$10.75+gst first 25 words 39¢ each additional word PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 LAMONT LEADER Ph. 780-895-2780 Email: lmtleader @gmail.com ________________________ COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS PASTOR ALVIN SORENSON IS RETIRING Pastor Alvin Sorenson is retiring from active ministry. There will be a program and celebration to honour him on Sunday, June 26, at Golden Valley Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

As a way of thanking Pastor Alvin for all his ministry at Golden Valley and the Viking community at large for the past 20 years, we will be accepting donations to a few of his favourite charities – cash donations will be shared among Viking Food Bank, Hastings Lake Lutheran Bible Camp (Tofield, AB), and Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute (Camrose, AB). We will also be accepting non-perishable items for the Food Bank. _____________________________ Forestburg Mud Bog in the ‘Burg Saturday, June 25 to Sunday, June 26 Forestburg Powersports Grounds (1 Mile West of Forestburg on Hwy 53) Gates Open at 11 a.m.

SATURDAY Racing starts at 1 p.m.

•Mudbog - Head to Head Racing •Barrel Racing •Kids Quads SUNDAY Racing starts at Noon •Pretzel Track Racing •Barrel Racing •Kids Quads **Cash Prizes in Each Class **Beer Gardens & Food Truck **New Competitor Campsite (watch for signs) Admission $10 per person $5 6-12 years 5 and Under Free Family Rate - $40 To Pre-Register or have any Questions, Email Forestburgmudbog@gmail.com _____________________________ Canada Day/Dominion Day Long Weekend at Camp Gary (outside of Viking, AB) Starting Friday, July 1 at 4 pm to Sunday afternoon, July 3.

Come and Go Weekend. Fireworks in the evening. Free of charge.

Stop by or camp for the weekend.

Campfire, Singing, Gathering.

Contact Gerard Wadley for more info or directions.

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Brian’s Greenhouse & U-Pick Fruits and Berries will be Closing for the Season on June 19 and will be Re-opening for Berry and Fruit Picking Season shortly Clean-up Sale All leftover Stock 50% June, 24 in Daysland Between ATB & Daysland Pharmacy Berry and Fruit Picking will be by Appointment Only.

First come first served. ________________________ CATTLE FOR FOR SALE CATTLE SALE

Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday, June 25 9 to 5 Corner of Highway 14 and 857 (Bruce - Vegreville road), North across train tracks on the East Side of the road.

Watch for signs!

Something for everyone!

Even a trampoline! ________________________ LAND FOR FOR SALE LAND SALE

LIVE-IN-CAREGIVER. We are looking for a full time live-in caregiver for a 29-year-old male with Down Syndrome. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years or more experience working with persons with disabilities. The candidate must supply a medical exam, criminal check, driver's validity licence check, references, first aid certificate and CPR certificate. The candidate will be providing basic needs - preparation of nutritious meals, feeding, hygiene support, regular exercise and light housekeeping duties. The candidate must be able to lift up to 60 kgs. have their own vehicle, and be physically fit to perform daily duties. Candidates are to apply to rickzen1986@gmail.com with resume, references, certificates/checks. If you have any questions please call 780-668-1117 between 4 pm - 9 pm. ________________________ SEEDFOR FOR SALE SEED SALE

Rototilling gardens in the Tofield, Ryley, and Holden areas. Seniors discount available. Call 780-649-0091. _____________________________ Sue's Cleaning Service Professional Residential & Commercial cleaning. Over 20 years experience. Excellent references. I am in the Holden area. Call or text me 780-221-7744. _____________________________ Shane’s Stucco & Drywall Service Shane Hollar Stucco (Traditional & Acrylic), Drywall, Stone, Textured Ceilings, Tile and Spray Painting 7 8 0 - 3 3 6 - 4 8 3 2 shanes.stucco@gmail.com _____________________________ Roy's Handyman Services. Flooring, Trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Call 780-2323097 _____________________________ Drywall Taping/Texturing 35+ Years. No Job too small Experienced drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job big or small. Don't want to do it yourself, give me a call!

Based in Killam but willing to travel Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka exp.

Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.) Also do ceiling texture. Nondrinker, just want to work. Willing to work with existing taping crew. Call 780-385- 2106 or 780-385-1251. _____________________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms?

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 15

Emergency road signs soon to be a reality for Heartland area

BY JOHN MATHER After several years of planning, delays and a pandemic, electronic warning signs to make motorists aware of any emergency situations in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland are finally set to be erected throughout the area.

The new alerting system was scheduled to be operational by April 2019, and would enhance warnings that may come from the Northeast Region CAER. “It’s a national warning system and all major carriers are participating in it,” said Brenda Gheran, executive director of NRCAER during a media session at the time.

On June 15, during a media information session at the Heartland office, she said the signs

were finally ready to be installed.

“We announced the project in 2019,” she said.

“When we held an information session in Lamont.

“Now, we’re almost ready to get things in the ground.”

There will be seven digital signs put “at key locations around the Heartland along provincial highways,” she said.

“This will address a gap in our regional notification system,” she added.

“This will allow us to alert and divert the motoring public in event of an emergency situation.”

She said it is primarily aimed at alerting people who may not live in the area and wouldn’t get the other methods of warning that the Heartland has in place.

“It’s a gap we wanted to see filled,” she said.

“So we worked with Alberta Transportation to make it a reality.”

While the supports for the signs can be seen along several roads in Lamont County, she says the next steps will be getting digital signboards erected and operational which should be placed in the fall.

Gheran added the sign project will cost about $700,000 when completed.

The signs will only be used when there is an emergency which impacts the highways, or if there’s an emergency that impacts the area.

“It’s another tool we can utilize,” she said.

“We’re pretty excited, but then I hope we never have to use them.”

LAMONT COUNTY • Modern 15,000 sq ft Industrial Shop built on 42.8 acres in Lamont County adjacent to town of Lamont.

There is an approximately 15 acres of gravelled yard with partial chain link fencing located at 195043 HWY 29 Lamont County. Price: $3,175,000 •W4-18-54-18-NW, 2 parcel farm 158.48 acres 130 ± acres of grain cultivation 3 bedroom house. Property has gas, power, well, septic with aerial discharge, Dug out and a shop. Price: $850,000 • Range Road 203 between Highway 15 and TWP Rd 552, 6.77 acre lot near Bruderheim. Good building site. Price: $160,000.

• Office building 5015 - 50 Street Chipman. 946 sq ft building with reception area, office area and washrooms. Price: $125,000.

• 550062 RR 191 49.02 acres with a 3-bedroom 2007.91 sq ft bungalow, garage and shop.

Between Lamont and Chipman with approx. 40 acres currently in hay. Price: $490,000.

PROPERTY FOR AUCTION A massive support structure lies along the side of Highway 15 near the Highway 45 junction by Bruderheim. Alberta’s Industrial Heartland will have seven of these large emergency warning signs put up around the area by this fall to warn motorists if there are any impending dangers in the area.

• 5207 Sawchuk Street Mundare. Bungalow for auction in Mundare AB, With Allen B. Auction Services. Online bidding from July 8 -12, 2022 at noon. Open House Saturday June 25 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.

Fort Air Partnership enters 10-year agreement with Lamont

TWO HILLS COUNTY RECREATION LAND

BY JANA SEMENIUK Fort Air Partnership (FAP), a non-profit air monitoring organization which set up a temporary air monitoring station in Lamont last year, are looking for a more permanent arrangement with the town.

At Lamont’s June 14 town council meeting the proposal for a 10year agreement with FAP, which would allow it to set up a more permanent station within the current site at the former tennis courts, was discussed.

“After a period of just nine months of monitoring air quality, Fort Air Partnership has identified Lamont as a preferred site to continue air monitoring going forwards,” said Chief Administrative Officer Rick Bastow.

Bastow explained the arrangement would not be a lease for FAP, but a term which would allow for the station to be relocated if a decision was

made to repurpose the tennis courts.

“There is no financial compensation that the town would receive from this. There's also no costs that the town would directly contribute. The Fort Air Partnership would bear the responsibility for all associated costs,” said Bastow.

Councillor Al Harvey questioned whether the tennis courts could be repurposed for pickle-

ball.

“My first term on Parks and Recreation, we looked at that refurbishment and it actually cost less to build a new clean surface implication than to rehab that one,” said councillor Dave Taylor.

“We did a study on that it actually costs significantly less.”

The motion to enter into the 10-year agreement was passed unanimously by the council.

• 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 HWY 21 and Lakeland Drive 63.62 acres of development land with HWY 21 exposure. The property is within the Bremner and local Employment Area ACP with expected future use of industrial.

Price: $6,000,000

CAMROSE • 5021 34 Avenue Camrose Alberta 2 bedroom 1,191 Sq ft. half duplex condo with attached 2 car garage. Features 2 full bathrooms and all of the exterior maintenance covered in the reasonable condo fees. Price: $383,000.

Fort Air Partnership's current air monitoring station set up at the former Town of Lamont tennis courts.

FAP recently entered into an agreement with the town to keep their air monitoring station at this site for the next 10 years. Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Norman Hill

Steven Hill

Lauren Hill

780-449-5622 | nhill01@telus.net www.hillrealty.ca

16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Summer Projects for Public Works Please be aware of the projects Public Works is completing this summer, including timelines and potential road closures.

Timeline for these projects may be revised based on weather and other external factors. Some roads may be closed periodically as imperative work is completed to extend the lifespan of infrastructure.

We ask for your patience with road closures, as Public Works is hard at work to efficiently complete its programs. Please drive slowly around equipment and obey all construction signage.

Updates on road closures can be accessed on the Lamont County website or our Facebook and Twitter posts. If you have questions related to the summer programs, complete a service request at lamontcounty.ca/service-requests: - Road Sign Installation: has commenced & is planned for completion by late-June.

Kids Can Catch - Road Crossing Culvert Replacements: currently working in the SE area of Lamont County; work in planned for the NE area of the County in July.

Lamont a Fish and Game Association invites you and your - Approach Culverts: previously scheduled approaches and drainage fixes (completed in June/July). friends and family for a day of fishing. Club volunteers i - Bridge Replacement on TWP 564 west of RR 183: starts July 1 (TWP 564 will be closed directly east and west are r pond-side to help you learn basics, from setting up of the bridge for approximately six weeks). o rod to casting, reeling, and safe fish handling. your - Road Construction (four miles of shoulder pulls): planned to commence mid-July and for completion by midWhen: Sat., June 25 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

August (an average of one-week per mile): Where: Lamont Trout Pond o Three miles on TWP Rd 540 from Hwy 855 to RR 162, and the last mile on TWP 562 from RR 185 to RR 190. www.ab-conservation.com/events/kids-can-catch/ kids-can-catch-lamont/ - RR 203 Rebuild (from Hwy 15 to one mile north of HWY 15): starts mid-July for approximately four weeks.

- Roadside Ditching: planned to commence in August/September.

Kalyna Family m Resource Centre and FCSS Programs - Dust Abatement: has commenced and is planned for completion by mid-August. o Reminder: residents should travel slowly when passing the workers and FREE Summer Fun F for families with children aged 0-6 (older equipment, as well as when crossing freshly laid calcium or oil. siblings welcome): 10-11:30 a.m. every two weeks in July and - Road Gravelling: has commenced and is planned for completion by mid/end of September.

A Science Fun and Nature Nuts) in Andrew, August (Messy Art,

(Questionable) Spraying Complaints – Where to Submit If you have information about a spill, release (including incidents of questionable spraying) or emergency that could damage the environment, call 1-800-222-6514, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Every suspected violation that comes to the attention of Alberta Environment and Parks will be assessed and responded to in an appropriate and timely manner.

Note: it is NOT the responsibility of Lamont County to enforce spraying complaints, as this falls under the Environment Protection Act. Any ground or aerial concerns are to be reported to the above hotline (you will be provided with a reference number).

Bruderheim, Chipman, Lamont and Mundare.

Email Erin.B@lamontcounty.ca or register at: -

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Teen Summer Freedom Programs for Grades 7-12: - Overnight Summer Kick-off (July 14-15, $25 per youth) - Let’s Get…Creative! (July 21 or Aug. 18, $10 per youth) - Let’s Get…Cooking! (Aug. 11 or Aug. 25, $10 per youth) Learn more & see the posters by scanning the QR code above.

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings The next Regular Council Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting is on Tuesday, June 28, starting at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams: lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes.

TAX REMINDER – DUE JUNE 30!

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