June 7 Lamont Leader

Chipman Car Crafters Show and Shine surpasses expectations

BY JOHN MATHER

“It was the best ever.”

That’s how Chipman Car Crafters president Dave Gray summed up the 21st annual edition of the show and shine that took over the streets of Chipman June 4.

“We had 400 plus cars at the show,” said Gray, a day after the event. “We shut our registration down at 350 vehicles and that was at 10:30 in the morning.

“And they just kept coming in with cars and we just told them to find a parking spot.”

He said organizers felt they hit 5,000 in attendance.

The perogy supper was successful, the Fire Department hamburger stand sold out of hamburgers by 2:30 and the seniors were really impressed with the numbers that came to their pancake breakfast.”

While the organizers didn’t get the name of the 50/50 draw winner, the person with the winning ticket did walk home with $1,890.

Gray said the drop-in entry fee which was totally voluntary will result in “a generous“ donation to the local food bank.

Oil King Services was a major sponsor of the event and at the awards ceremony, Gray presented them with a special plaque. In addition, the Village of Chipman was thanked for supplying the venue and Mayor Morris Langevin and Councillor Shana McIntyre accepted on behalf of the community.

At the swap meet held on June 3, at the Chipman Agricultural Grounds, the event was twice the size of the year before.

“We had double the number of ven-

dors we had in the first year,” said Gray.

Prizes were awarded for both first and second places in a variety of classes.

In the Muscle Cars 1969 and older, Reg Richer from St. Albert won for his 1969 Chev Camaro RS, and Ken Kalakalo from Edmonton took home second place for his 1969 Chev Camaro R/S S/S convertible.

In the category for Muscle Cars from 1970 to 1989, Jason Puk from Fort Saskatchewan won first place with his 1978 Pontiac Trans Am and Marvin Tallas from Lamont won second place

for his 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda.

In the Muscle Car 1990 and newer, first place went to Len Zimmerman from St. Albert for his 2006 Shelby Hertz GTH and Peter Sitzler took home second place for his 2006 Ford GT.

In the category of Antique Vehicles from 1949 and older, Neil Musgrave from Two Hills won first for his 1928 Ford Pick Up, and George and Lovette Woytovicz from Sturgeon County received the second place trophy for their 1936 Pierce Arrow.

In the Classic Vehicle class from 1950 to 1959, a 1952 Mercury M1 owned by David Hetsmud from Viking

won first place, while the second place trophy in class was won by Glenn Saive from Sherwood Park for his 1955 Chevy Nomad.

In the Classic Cars 1960 to 1969, Debbie Zawaduk from Smoky Lake won with her 1967 Chevelle Malibu, and Arden Okerstron from Ardrossan won second place for his 1960 Corvette.

In the Classic Cars 1970 and newer class, Harvey Von Semmler from Edmonton won for his 1987 Pontiac Firebird and Fred Theilman took home second place for his 1972 Buick Skylark.

In the Street Rods class, Gord MacLennan from Edmonton won for his 1926 Hudson while Glen Ferko of Ardrossan took home second place for his 1947 Plymouth P15 convertible.

In the Convertibles category, first place was won by an exhibitor named Richard from Uncas who showed a 1956 Chevy Belair, and Richard Heitman of Tofield took home second place for his 1957 Ford Skyliner.

In the Pick Up trucks category 1972 and older, first place was awarded to Ricky and Cheryl Coles for their 1972 GMX C-10 Pick Up and second place went to Larry Degan.

For Trucks 1973 and newer, Jerry Heibert from Fort Saskatchewan won for his 1976 GMC Sierra and second place was won by David Themien for his 1983 Chevy C-10.

In the last Imports category, Kevin Hachkowski was the first place winner while Sherwood Park’s Ken Davison won for his 1957 Morris Minor.

The best in Show Vehicle was a 1952 Chevy Pick Up owned by Stuart Macdonald.

Chipman Car Crafters president Dave Gray presents the trophy for the Best in Show at the 21st Annual Show and Shine to Stuart Macdonald for his 1952 Chevy pick up. The show held June 4, featured more than 400 vehicles and a crowd estimated to be around 5,000. More photos Page 4

400 vehicles, 5,000 in attendance

EIPS changes course on bussing decision

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Andrew parents received an email from Elk Island Public Schools on June 2 saying they have walked back an earlier decision to only provide bussing next year to A.L. Horton School in Vegreville for displaced Andrew School students living outside of the village instead of also offering a bus to Mundare School.

Andrew School will be permanently closed by EIPS on June 30.

Vegreville is nearly 47 kilometers from Andrew while Mundare is just over 31, although for families living outside of Andrew, the distance to both is considerably longer.

When EIPS made the decision on May 4 to close Andrew School,

they offered parents the opportunity to choose the EIPS school they wished to attend, but only promised bus service to Vegreville, leaving parents to provide their own transportation to other schools.

EIPS’s decision reversal came as a result of hearing a presentation by Andrew mom Kylie Rude, who appeared at the EIPS board meeting May 25 as a delegate, and asked the board to reconsider their decision around bussing. She said her home, outside of the village of Andrew, is 66 kilometers from Vegreville and would mean her fiveyear-old daughter would be riding the bus for three hours each day. Mundare school is 53 kilometers.

Currently EIPS does not have a maximum ride time for students.

“We want to go to a school that’s close and similar to Andrew School,” said Rude during her presentation.

“The lower registration numbers (at Mundare School) would also benefit from the additional students.” Mundare School was listed as the second most under-utilized school in all of EIPS’s 43 schools, behind Andrew School,

in a report presented to the EIPS board in Jan. Further in the report, Mundare School was described as experiencing ‘regular, significant enrolment decline. With a 19 per cent decrease in 2021-22, and a 16 per cent decrease in 2020-21’.

Although the board will now provide a bus option to Mundare, parents must still get their children to the pick-up point which, for Rude and one other parent, means a nearly 10-kilo-

meter drive.

“I’m not sure of the rationale,” Rude said by text, adding only two parents, herself and a neighbour, are scheduled to use the stop. “I think we all just wish it would be right from our homes. There are only a (couple) of families so it’s hard to understand why this can’t be accommodated.”

EIPS communication director Laura McNabb said EIPS looked at all available options for bus service.

“Rearranging bus routes involves many complex factors—including available buses, school start times, transfer timing and costs. Given this, EIPS provided the best solution available,” she said by email.

Parents were given until June 6 to notify EIPS of their school choice decision in light of the new transportation arrangements.

Lamont County to start duty crews earlier for brush pile inspection

BY JOHN MATHER

There was some confusion among Lamont County Councillors regarding the role of Lamont County Emergency Services Department rapid response duty crews when it comes to inspecting permits for brush fires across the County and making sure the piles are extinguished when they should be.

Addressing County Council May 23, Acting Chief Cam Kelly said he was there to answer any questions council had.

“Typically the duty crew starts in mid-April and it may be a misconception on the part of council but we felt part of their responsibility was to inspect brush piles,” said Reeve David Diduck. “My understanding is all brush pile fires have to be extinguished by the end of March. Is that the

responsibility of the duty crew or the individual fire stations?”

“The duty crews start at the end of April,” said Kelly. “So the regional stations have to inspect the brush piles.”

“When we were asked to have duty crews last year, we were told they would start in April to inspect brush piles and then they would be

ready to go when fire season starts in May,” said Councillor Neil Woitas.

Kelly replied, while he had been with the County less than a year, it was his understanding brush pile inspection was never part of the duty crew responsibilities.

“Speaking with outgoing Regional Chief

Milliken that has never been part of the duty crew but rather something that’s happened prior to the duty crews starting.”

Kelly added the challenge Emergency Services was facing now was paid staff not wanting to pick up extra hours to go out and check the brush piles.

“I think we had about

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a 60 per cent completion rate for piles being inspected,” added Kelly. “That just a life balance choice being made by the staff. We put the ask out and can only do what we do.”

Diduck referenced three fires that were responded to in April of

which none were permitted brush piles.

“How can you inspect something if someone doesn’t even take a permit out?” asked Diduck. “Maybe it’s not the duty crew but people not taking out permits that is our problem.”

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Chipman Show n Shine huge success

Gary George Stead of Chipman, Alberta passed away on May 24, 2023 at the age of 80. He was born March 14, 1943 in Biggar, SK to George and Helen Stead. Sadly Gary never met his father, he was killed in WWII off the Coast of Vancouver Island 4 months after Gary was born.

Gary leaves behind to celebrate his life, his sons Patrick of Calgary and Garret (Melissa Lynne) of Ardrossan, daughter Melissa

Dawn of Leduc, his 6 grandchildren Emma, Brianna, Hailey, Rebecca, Cameron and Sawyer, his sisters Donna and Susan and brothers Dan, Darryl, David, Alvin and Danny and many other family and friends. Gary was predeceased by his parents George and Helen, his wife Greta and his grandson Clayton.

Gary was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and was always willing to help someone out in their time of need. He dabbled in many things in his life, military service, welding, carnival attendant, salesman, entrepreneur, journeyman locksmith and even portrayed Ronald McDonald for McDonalds in the

Edmonton area in the 1970’s. He served the residents of the Village of Chipman Council for 30+ years, as a Councillor as well as the Fire Chief. He also served on other municipal boards within the area for almost as many years.

A service will be held at the Chipman National Hall at 4715 50 St, Chipman, Ab at 1:00pm on Sunday June 11, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gary’s honour directly to Diabetes Canada https://diabetes.ca/

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Scenes from maybe the greatest ever Chipman Car Crafters Show n Shine on June 3. Top right, Chipman Car Crafters president Dave Gray, centre, presented a thank you plaque to Chipman Mayor Morris Langevin (right) and Councillor Shana McIntyre. Bottom: Super Bee and ’47 Plymouth steering wheel.

By Hazel Anaka

As a result of the pandemic, there have been some lasting changes to how things work. A prime example is auction sales. And as with most things, that’s both good and bad.

The bad part of the move to online auctions is that, in most cases, you can’t personally view the items in question. You’re largely at the mercy of the person writing the item description and the skill of the photographer. Some people are pathetic at writing. Others act as though they’re paying by the word so the fewer they use, the better. We’d like to know the dimensions, the condition, is it working or is it for parts. What’s the year it was made or published? Does it have damage? And while photos are supposed to be worth 1000 words, that’s only if the photos are good. Show us the thing from all sides. Show us wear or damage. Show us highlights and brilliance.

The incredible part of online auctions is that the world is at our fingertips. From the comfort of our homes or smart phones, we can

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register as a buyer, get a paddle number, view listings (pics and text), place bids. We can get caught up in the moment and overbid as easily as if we’d scratched our nose at the wrong time at a long ago spring farm auction. Depending on the auction site, we can bookmark the items we’re interested in, get text or email notifications when the lot we covet is coming up, be advised when we’re outbid in the days prior to the sale, schedule pickup or arrange shipping. Sale day we can watch the action live on the auction house’s site and sneak in a bid before the last call clock ticks down. Live sales also take place on YouTube. In those cases, the seller is describing their items, pointing out their finest qualities, answering questions in the chat box.

In a recent online auction, I’d had the chance to preview the items I thought I might be interested in. I had two lot numbers earmarked; one for me; one for Roy. I’ve learned that there is no advantage to bidding days in advance of the sale because it seems the overall price ends up higher. I’ve also seen items not get a single bid and are simply passed. Sale day, I kept busy at my desk while the auction played out silently on my laptop with only a small ping when an item

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To give a few examples of items we all have: ticket stubs, programs, letters, envelopes, postcards, invoices, wrapping paper, greeting cards. If your grandkid brought home a Valentine in February, you’d think it was cute. If you saved your first Valentine from sixty years ago, now we’re talking. I think each of us has a line drawn in the sand about what we’ll keep and for how long. Some, who love paper and the nostalgia and memories it evokes, want to and often attempt to save everything. I have some ticket stubs from when Roy and I were dating. Some people save their union cards or first paystub. I recently bought a packet of papers that includes the summer movie schedule from the old Roxella Theatre in Andrew.

Anyway, let me tell you about the treasure trove I ended up with. There were many old books, including one from the 1800s. There were a few with gorgeous illustrations I can scan and digitize for my

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From what I can piece together, it appears he’d write a letter attempting to collect on overdue balances some as small as $2. Other accounts were handed over to someone for collection. Then, five or six years later if unsuccessful, in red pencil he’d write Debt Cancelled, date and sign it. Many pages had the red notation Paid in Full. Towards the back of the ledger, we’d see the payments on the account made with vegetables, eggs, wood, cream, or chickens.

A smaller ledger from 1932 was absolutely

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Anger and divisive politics won’t go away

BY JOHN MATHER

It’s been a quiet week since Danielle Smith and the UCP won their majority government.

I expect part of that is because Smith, unlike her detractors, is probably hard at work determining how to appease the cities of Edmonton and Calgary.

Edmonton refused to elect a single Government MLA yet expects to be treated as an equal partner in this province.

Calgary put more than half its electoral seats in the NDP benches so will they suffer any wrath for their poor decisions?

Smith also has to study who to put into what should be a reduced cabinet. She lost a few experienced cabinet ministers in the Calgary area and Kaycee Madu in Edmonton, so there will be some rookies in the higher benches of the UCP.

It will be interesting to see if Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely or Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk are elevated to cabinet status.

Lovely has served as the Associate Minister for the Status of Women and Armstrong-Homeniuk has done a stellar job on the Ukrainian relocation files.

But this will not be a peaceful, division-free legislative session coming up.

Smith wants to hold the line or lower taxes for Albertans which runs contrary to the NDP position.

“We ran a strong campaign based on our beliefs,” said Rachel Notley in her NDP concession speech May 29.

So that would imply she really wants to raise taxes and drive businesses into leaving Alberta or face bankruptcy.

In addition, Notley said, “If we had won, because you know I had two speeches written, our commitment was to move past divisions to govern for the vast majority of Albertans… and listen to all voices.”

But she didn’t win.

So does that mean the NDP and their minions like Gil McGowan will be continuing their whining, divisive ways and continue to create gaps in Alberta rather than working together with the UCP and trying to solve the issues facing the entire province?

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Does that mean she’ll continue to side with the Trudeau elites in Ottawa and not argue against her boss Jagmeet Singh to end his crazy alliance with the Liberals - just so he qualifies for a hefty pension when rational Canadians toss both him and Trudeau out of office?

And many people are looking at the Take Back Alberta third party group saying they will have too much influence on the UCP.

My goodness, look at how the Alberta Federation of Labour and other public service unions sit on the board of directors of the NDP. Do you not think they influence the Dipper think-

ing and policy decisions?

And already the mayors of Edmonton and Calgary have said they want to work with Smith and have a meeting. And both provided lists of demands looking for more money for silly social programs, rather than meaningful projects like some infrastructure improvements, improvements in education, or maybe even healthcare.

Gil McGowan has sent out a Federation of Labour missive crying about why the unions needs to have higher wages paid to them. (Why his emails come to me I still don’t know.)

Smith mused about forming a group of former UCP candidates in Edmonton to work on city

issues, but that was laughed at by the Edmonton mayor and the NDP.

Now, why would Smith work with people who are so diametrically opposed to her ideas that there would not even be any starting point of commonality? No, there doesn’t seem to be any sign of working together after the first week.

But maybe after the cabinet is announced, some of the whiners and gaslighters on social media will settle down and let the government get down to the job of governing for all Albertans and not just those who continually play the victim card.

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Alberta Wildfire Relief gets boost from Andrew Fire Department barbeque

BY JANA SEMENIUK

A community effort at the Andrew Fire Department barbeque on June 3 resulted in $2,100 being raised for Alberta Wildfire Relief. The barbeque coincided with the annual village wide garage sale which Assistant District Fire

Chief Marty Stewart said, helped each other.

“People who came garage sale-ing had a chance to (also) have a burger a hotdog and a drink,” he said, adding the Village of Andrew donated $500 to the barbeque in addition to the Unwind Hotel donating

supplies and the Rainbow Club donating the use of their kitchen.

Stewart said volunteers working the BBQ included village councilor Barry Goertz, several local residents in addition to six firefighters.

Stewart said the large amount raised by the

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“We have a pretty good support group (in the village). It’s 100 percent a community effort,” he said. “We do very well with our barbeques and our breakfasts.”

Stewart said the idea came to him through fellow fire fighter Steven Juhasz who was inspired by another barbeque.

“Steven (had the idea) that was triggered by Mundare having a garage sale and bar-

beque,” he said. “(Got to) give credit where credit is due.”

The barbeque ran at the gazebo in the park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Stewart said that although a cheque is ready for the Alberta Wildfire Relief, plans have not been made yet to present it.

L-R: Andrew firefighter Matt Fitzgerald, Andrew village councilor Barry Goertz, and additional Andrew firefighters Steve Juhasz and Billy Andriuk volunteer at the Andrew Fire Department barbeque June 3 which raised $2,100 for Alberta Wildfire Relief.

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Cenovus donates $5,000 to Bruderheim Lions Club for new bingo equipment

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The Bruderheim Lions Club could see some new updated bingo equipment later this year, thanks in part to a $5,000 donation from Cenovus.

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Coordinator Brady Cheek presented the $5,000 cheque to members of the Lions Club during the senior’s pancake breakfast on June 3.

Bruderheim town mayor and Lions club secretary Karl Hauch said the club’s current bingo equipment is more than 20 years old, making it difficult to service when it breaks down.

“None of that equipment is available anymore. It's all antique (and) you can't buy parts for it anymore,” he said.

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Village of Andrew 2023 COMBINED ASSESSMENT/ TAX NOTICES

Andrew, AB – Property tax notices for all taxable properties in Andrew will be distributed on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023.

Anyone who has registered to receive their assessment and taxation notices electronically should receive theirs by the end of day on May 31st, 2023. The tax notices will be available in the inbox of the registered email addresses. All other registered property owners will receive a paper copy via Canada Post on or after May 31st, 2023.

By Monday, June 11th, 2023, property owners who have not received their tax notice are encouraged to contact the Village of Andrew, by calling 780-365-3687 or emailing Andrew.admin@mcsnet.ca to request a copy.

Sincerely,Tim Melnyk (Cao)

Chief Administration Officer

The Village of Andrew

Village of Andrew

Employment

Opportunity

Public Worksone permanent, full-time position.

Responsibilities:

Performs duties or operates all equipment used in maintenance of streets, utilities, arena, and other public works functions.

Performs manual labour as necessary, such as shoveling, lifting heavy objects, and trimming of brush and trees. Undertake all preventative maintenance, repairs, and operation of all equipment Assume on-call or standby duties on a rotation basis. Must adhere to all safety standards under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and pursuant regulations, Town policies and procedures and WHMIS guidelines.

Performance of other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Flush, clean and maintain water, storm and sanitary lines, mains and facilitates, including hydrants and valves associated with system.

Qualifications:

Must have an Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's Class 5 License. Minimum of 5 years equipment experience

Supply a drivers abstract

Grade 12 education or equivalency.

Strong Mechanical Aptitude is a must Pay Grid for Public works 1 is $20.00 per hour, as starting wage Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Application Return

Email application and resume to cao@liveinandrew.com

Fax 780-365-3687 or mail to Box 180 Andrew, AB T0B 0C0

(L-R) Cenovus Operations Coordinator Brady Cheek presents a donation cheque for $5,000 to Bruderheim Lions Club members; secretary and Bruderheim town mayor Karl Hauch, George Campbell, treasurer Dave Calder, and president Don Dreichel. The money is going towards the purchase of new updated bingo equipment for the Lions Club. Photo: Jana Semeniuk

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Former long-time Chipman councillor passes away

Gary Stead part of the Dream Team on council for village

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Former long-time Chipman councillor and former Chipman fire chief Gary Stead passed away May 24 at the age of 80.

Stead previously served as councillor in the village for more than 30 years from 1983 to 2015. Current Chipman councillor Trudy Smith said that although she didn’t know Stead for long, his absence will be felt.

“I only knew Gary for the last year or so. I’m thinking he was a rebel with a cause and he always had that mischievous twinkle in his eye when he was telling a story,” she said by text.

“He would call me when he was in town and I’d have coffee with him. The last time I spoke to him was the morning of Bob Mitchell’s funeral (May 2). He considered attending but had a doctor’s appointment and couldn’t change it. I’m glad he was (at least) able to make it out to Don’s (McBride) retirement party (in Feb).”

Stead attended Don McBride’s retirement party from the fire department at the Chipman National Hall in late Feb. McBride said he was sad to hear of his good friend’s passing.

“Gary was a good

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“It's basically a selfcontained electronic unit in a wall to allow the Lions Club to be able to do online bingo. It’s becoming a bigger thing for folks, especially seniors or anybody with limited mobility,” he said.

Club member George Campbell said that while the ability to play online could definitely benefit the club, it could have a downside for players.

“Automation is a new thing, and it's about time. This is something

friend and a mentor to me for 20 years or more working together at the fire department. I’m am sorry to see him go,” said McBride. “I felt good he was able to make it to my retirement party in Feb.”

While at the party, Stead shared stories of working with McBride, in addition to a project for Chipman’s 100th anniversary in 2013 he felt particular pride in while he was on the council; a sign honouring all elected officials in the village over the previous 100 years. He told the story to the Lamont Leader during an interview at McBride’s retirement party Feb. 25.

“Our names are on there and all the rest. Jim (Palmer) had approached a local merchant and I think it was 16 or $18,000 and they wouldn't do it our way. They had to do it their way. I turned around and said ‘to hell with that’,” Stead said laughing.

“I called down to the states and found a company that did bronze work and I think it cost us was 7 or $8,000. The guy found errors in it. Three times he melted it completely down, corrected the error. Checked it again another error. Third time he finished it and set it up. It was John and Jim built the stand it’s on just outside the

else that we've been looking forward to for quite a while (and) the sooner the better,” said Campbell. “But that has its good points and bad points. The good point is that you don't have to leave home, the bad point is you don't socialize. To make a community you have to socialize (and) you have to get to know the people in the community. You have to know what's happening (and) when you stay at home (you don’t).”

Hauch said the equipment will cost close to $30,000 and the club is hoping to raise the money to purchase it later this year.

village office. My job was to procure.”

Chipman Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Tomkow, said 1983 was a big year for Chipman; the year councillors Gary Stead, Jim Palmer and John Stribling were electedcreating a whole new council.

“(Gary) was part of a Dream Team for Chipman. They built so

much and fixed so much in town. In the early years they did it themselves because Chipman didn’t have very much money, but Gary’s focus was the fire department,” said Tomkow.

“Gary resigned in 2015.”

A service for Stead is planned for June 11 at 1 p.m. at the Chipman National Hall.

Former 32-year Chipman councillor Gary Stead smiles while attending the retirement party for former Chipman fire chief Don McBride in Feb. Stead passed away May 24 at the age of 80.

Photo: Jana Semeniuk

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• 15,000 sq ft Industrial shop built on 42.8 acres in Lamont County adjacent to the 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 or call for lease price.

• W4-18-53-24-SW Plan 0826481 Block 2 Lot 1 5.02 acres yard site in Lamont County. Utilities at the property line. Price $45,000

• W4-18-53-26-SE N ½ Lamont County 80 acres property with a 60 ‘ by 40’ shop and the remainder of the land currently in hay. Price $235,000

• W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County. 138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use. Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202. Price $4,400,000

• 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: $795,000

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• NE-11-54-18-W4 160 acres and E 1/2 NW-11-54-18-W4 79.73 acres both properties fenced. Larger property has ± 130 acres of hay with a large spring fed dugout. and the smaller portion is pasture. Price $760,000.00

• SE-8-55-17-W4 160 acres ± 130 acres of #2 soil currently in hay Price $660,000

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• 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

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• SW Part of NW –23 –53 –23 –W4 40.55 acres North of Highway 16 on Range Road 232 in proposed medium industrial zoning with CP rail line at the border of the property Price $7,200,000

• Parts of SW and SE -7-53-22-W4 located at Highway 21 and Lakeland drive 63.62 acres of development land with Highway 21 exposure. The property is within the Bremner and local Employment Area ACP with expected future use of industrial. Price $6,000,000

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COMING EVENTS

Bridal Shower for Brittany Zemanek, future bride of Austin Reader on Sunday, June 11 at 2pm at the Prague Hall. All family and friends welcome.

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Lake Oliva Cemetery –annual meeting and NO work get together. Sunday, June 11 at Noon

We request that all families who have someone connected to the cemetery come out for an afternoon of updates and visiting. Please bring YOUR family history and family trees to add to our history book and to the Facebook page. Bring a lawn chair. Hotdog lunch will be served to all attending.

Contact:

Bart at 403-801-9832

Greg at 780-887-3791

Justin at 780-385-5431

For more info.

BARDO CEMETERY CLEAN-UP.

Saturday, June 10

Clean up at 10 a.m. and annual meeting to follow.

Bring your own lunch.

Contact: Lawrence Rude 780679-7315

Bruce Cemetery Day

Monday, June 12 at 1 p.m.

Meeting to Follow Bring Tools Bring a Friend!

COMING EVENTS

FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2023 AUCTION

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FOR SALE

-255 Massey Ferguson with ease on Loader

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-Buhler 740 Snow Blower

-1952 Farmall MD restored

-1934 10-20 McCormick-Deering

-1960 Fordson Dexta

-350 International Diesel

-John Deere 60 High Wheel Tricycle

-Shop Equipment & Tools

-Minneapolas 5-Star TractorRestored & New Tires

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Police looking into shortfalls in recent Lamont County shooting incident

BY JANA SEMENIUK

A recent shooting incident where a Lamont County mother and her toddler son were nearly killed by stray bullets is finally getting attention from the RCMP.

On May 27, Tamara De Jager was sitting in her front yard garden on Range Road 191 beside her son when the bullets started flying sending De

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Councillor Roy Anaka asked what the consequences of a person causing a fire without having a permit.

Kelly replied there were fines under the fees and fines bylaw plus the landowner would be responsible for the costs of the fire department responding to the fire.

Diduck then suggested if the County was having trouble getting staff to inspect brush piles, then maybe they should start the duty crews earlier in the year.

Woitas agreed stating this was what he thought was already happening.

“I thought they would inspect the brush piles with infrared in April and then in May they’re ready for floods or fires on standby and ready to go. That’s what was presented to council two years in a row.”

Diduck wondered if

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Jager and her son running for cover. She first called her husband, who was on his way home at the time, and then 911.

Despite the 911 operator hearing the shots being fired over the phone, and a subsequent call from police where De Jager confirmed it was a high-powered rifle that was used, no one

doing inspections in April was too late.

He felt if council had to spend some extra money and have duty crews inspect the piles starting in March it should be done.

Woitas added this spring had been early which added to the brush fire problem.

“We have to ensure all brush fires are out by March 15, instead of March 30,” said Diduck.

Chief Administrative Officer Peter Tarnawsky said it was something the Council would have to bring to future budget discussions.

Council wrestled with the situation with most feeling the existing fines were too light.

Diduck suggested council put forward a motion to start a duty crew earlier in the year and move the requirement to have brush pile fires out by March 15.

They passed a modified motion instructing administration to study having the duty crew start in March.

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from the RCMP came out to investigate the incident leaving De Jager and her husband Mathew Gavigan feeling angry and ignored.

De Jager estimated up to 50 shots were fired. Gavigan found the neighbours who were doing target practice on their property a half a kilometer away and spoke to them, which stopped the shooting.

The Lamont Leader emailed RCMP media relations Suzanne Ahlstrom May 28 for information on the incident, sparking interest from the RCMP who contacted De Jager on May 29.

RCMP Staff Sergeant Terry Hyggen said in a

later interview that the incident was very serious.

“(This was) very serious, and it was very dangerous. This likely could have resulted in loss of life,” he said.

In terms of why police did not come out to investigate, Hyggen explained that another serious call came in to the detachment that night.

“One of the property owners had confronted the neighbour and the shooting was no longer in progress (and) it had stopped. At that point, another call had been dispatched in the area that was a serious incident and the members responded to that,” he

said.

“The preliminary investigation is complete; however, we are still addressing some other issues. The persons who were shooting have been formally warned, and that's in discussion with the property owners and their wishes.

“We are moving forward to provide some supports to those that have been affected by this incident, and we're also working to address any sort of shortfalls that may have occurred as a result of this dispatch.”

Hyggen said supports for the family include the involvement of Victim Services who provide support, information and referrals.

“I've made myself available and our members available to help in whatever way we can as well,” he added.

In terms of the likelihood of people experiencing stray bullets from a neighbour’s target practice session, Hyggen said it is very rare.

“In my experience (this) has been a very rare occurrence. Most people are generally quite responsible and careful,” he said.

“People who practice have firearms and are responsible firearms owners. (They) typically take the measures they need to, to ensure that everybody's going to be safe. This isn't a regular normal occurrence.”

Village of Andrew Employment Opportunity

Summer Student Labourer Positions

Multiple Full-time, Seasonal Positions

These positions are responsible for carrying out and completing tasks assigned to them by the Public Works and Parks & Recreation departments during the summer season and will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of public areas, parks, roadways, and equipment.

Responsibilities:

Safely perform manual tasks and general labour in all operations and follow safety guide lines and procedures on the worksite.

Operate small power tools and manual hand tools and equipment (mowers, chainsaws, drills, shovels, rakes, screwdrivers etc.)

Participate in a variety of tasks which may include but are not limited to; road maintenance, tree trimming, grass cutting, weed control, painting, routine clean-up duties and general labour activities.

Operate trucks, trailers, and small equipment. Must be able to perform a variety of tasks as assigned on a day-to-day basis.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to adapt to new and changing conditions. Ability to follow written and verbal directions and to maintain concentration and alertness.

Qualifications & Conditions of Employment:

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's license and submission of a Driver's Abstract. Must be in good physical health with the ability to work outdoors regardless of weather and must be able to continuously use hand tools and lift heavy objects.

CSA Steel-toed boots.

Ability and willingness to perform duties in inclement and adverse or varied weather conditions for an extended amount of time.

Experience operating small equipment, hand, and power tools.

The wages for these positions will start from $15.00 per hour.

Successful candidates must be available to work flexible hours including overtime as required and must be returning to post- secondary school in the fall. Please forward your resume, this position will be open until filled.

The Village of Andrew Box, 180

Andrew, Alberta TOB 2R0

Attention: Director, Operations & Infrastructure

Email cao@liveinandrew.com

The Village of Andrew thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, June 7,

Hay Permits – County Right-of-Ways – June 10 Deadline

Hay Permits - apply for approval as per Policy 6054 - Hay Permits for County Right-of-Ways by June 10. Apply at: lamontcounty.ca/public-tenders

Community Grants – Application Period Closed for 2023

Lamont County recognizes the valuable contributions made by community and volunteer organizations/groups to improve the quality of life (health, well-being and social development) for residents. Specific requirements are needed to apply and receive grant funding. Applications for community grants are accepted by Council online at lamontcounty.ca/governance/boardscommittees/lamont-county-grants-application-form. See Policy 3112 – Council Community Grants for eligibility & requirements. Deadline to apply was June 1 for this year.

Seniors Week – June 5 to 9

Attend appreciation week BBQs on June 7, 8 and 9 from 12-2 p.m. Lamont County appreciates the valuable contributions of seniors to our municipality and across the province.

Tax notices were sent to ratepayers by mail before the May long weekend. If you have not received your notice before June, contact Lamont County’s Tax Clerk at 780-855-2233.

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

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

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

Contact CALC, FCSS or KFRN at: 1-877-895-2233 |

Seniors Bus Trips Spring 2023

Each month the Seniors Transportation Committee embarks to local malls across the region (select destinations).

Cost: $15.00 per round trip. Bus picks up at 9 a.m. at Lamont Rec. Centre and returns at 4 p.m.

Reserve your spot by calling Helen at 780895-7539.

Bus trip dates/destinations: June 15: Sherwood Park Mall.

Registration Renewal Reminder

If your last name or company begins with the letters Cl, Sc and H; remember to get your registration renewed before the end of June! alberta.ca/vehicle-registration-expiry-date-chart.aspx This message is brought to you by the Elk Island Traffic Safety Partners.

Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online at: (for those wanting to view the weekly submission

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Next Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meeting

The next ASB meeting are scheduled June 14 (tentatively) and August 9, starting at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link): lamontcounty.ca/departments/agricultural-services/agendas-minutes-asb. If you would like to present or speak at a meeting, please contact Lamont County Agricultural Services.

Fire Protection and Brush Pile Burning ng

Fire Burning: Please follow the www.albertafirebans.ca for the most up to date fire restriction/fire ban information. When a County fire ban or restriction is updated, this is posted on social media and lamontcounty.ca/news (Alberta-wide fire bans and restrictions are specifically for public lands unless otherwise listed.

Brush Pile Burning: All brush piles must be extinguished as of April 1 as per Lamont County policy. Emergency services crews is scheduling time to thermal image brush piles that were burned this past season to ensure these are extinguished. No fire permits for brush pile & demolished building will be issued until November 1, 2022 (lamontcounty.ca/departments/emergency-services/fire-permits).

Note: There is currently a Fire RESTRICTION in Lamont County, effective May 31 (lamontcounty.ca/news), that continues even if/as the Alberta-wide ban is downgraded or a new ban updated. Municipal notices are posted when this is updated or removed on the Lamont County website and social media.

Road Width Restriction Notification (REMINDER)

Please be advised, there is a width restriction of 15 feet (4.6m) for Bridge 1127 (Bridge North of Chipman – RR 185 and TWP 552) for the duration of construction, effective immediately. Vehicles over this width need to follow the recommended detour route until project completion (tentatively March 2024). See lamontcounty.ca/departments/public-works/roads for closure updates and more information.

Right of Way Safety, Summer Operations and Equipment Safety

It is important to remember to share the roads in Lamont County. Right-of-Ways may have industrial, maintenance and farm equipment on the road, and there are specific bylaws related to equipment on the roads, proper access and blocking prevention, as well as procedures for traffic flow and road sharing. Right of way’s must be followed, and farming and other equipment must adhere to traffic bylaws and allow others to pass. With school ending for summer, there may be children playing or walking around Lamont County roads. Make sure you use caution when passing individuals on the sides of roads. Be aware of larger equipment on the roads and maintain a safe distance (when driving, walking or while vehicles are parked). During summer months, Public Works has planned maintenance and installations related to gravelling, road and culvert maintenance. This means some roads may be closed periodically as imperative work is completed in efforts 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.

Agricultural Services completes multiple roadside activities, including some brushwork, grass mowing and weed maintenance/removal. Be aware of signs posted and use caution when passing work machinery. Take necessary safety precautions when passing this equipment.

Environmental Farm Planning

Caragana Survey/Research

The University of Alberta is looking into assessing caragana and its invasive properties in Alberta, and is looking to connect with landowners that have caragana on their properties and are interested in working with these researchers. Locations that have previously identified caragana escaping into natural habitat on their property may be contacted. If you are interested in participating in this survey of caragana plantings to assess for invasiveness, please contact Agricultural Services at 780895-2585.

Producers require an EFP to be eligible for new funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership Program (CAP). See lamontcounty.ca/agservices for details.

What are some of the benefits of an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP)?

Creates awareness and assesses environmental risks in your operation; Is essential to the sustainable production of crops and livestock; Increases efficiency and reduces production costs; Allows farmers to be eligible for funding (new funding is launching April 1, 2023); and

Is key for marketing and sustainable sourcing requirements and programs. Interested in learning more, contact Agricultural Services at 780-895-2585 or agservices@lamontcounty.ca

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Next Council Meeting

The next Regular Council Meeting is on Tuesday, June 13, starting at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link): lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes (accessible via the Lamont County website—or sign up for meeting notifications and to receive the meeting agendas) If you would like to present or speak at a meeting, please contact Legislative Services.

Summer Camp Registration is NOW OPEN! See: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming.