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Vol. 9, No. 20, Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Chipman firefighters celebrate milestones Michelle Pinon Editor

Many hours of detailing went into making the Chipman Fire Department’s new engine and fast attack unit shine, and they looked impressive as more than 115 guests strolled up to the National Hall Feb. 22 for the annual Firefighters Ball.

Once inside the hall it was time for the spotlight to be directed on the firefighters and their achievements over the past year, and the difference each and every member makes for the community.

One of the members to be officially recognized was Fabian Madrella, who earned the title of Firefighter of the Year; an award that is voted on by his peers on the department.

Mandrella, who is over in Canada on a student visa, came to work on a local farm last spring as a crop production manager. At first he was too shy to ask to join the department. “I wanted to learn a little bit more English.”

He got up the courage to join at the end of June, and his first call was a vehicle fire on Canada Day. Mandrella said he enjoys helping out whenever and wherever he is needed, and hopes to become a permanent resident in the future.

Mandrella brings with him seven years of previous firefighting experi-

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Members of the Chipman Fire Department had their new fast attack unit and engine on display outside of the Chipman National Hall during their annual firefighters ball Feb. 22. A total of 138 guests enjoyed a banquet, silent and live auctions, presentations and a dance during the annual fundraiser. ence from his native homeland of Germany.

He now knows there was no reason to be shy to join the department. “I felt very welcomed.”

Now he has a special award to recognize his contributions to the department over the past seven months.

Fire Chief Steve Rasmussen was also recognized by members of the department who voted him Fire Officer of the Year. They also presented him with a special volunteer firefighter mirror to hang in his home.

Fiona Lozinski, who is leaving the department, was given a special plaque to recognize her special contributions as well.

The last award of the evening, the Helmut Award, was handed out to Richard Sinta, who had the most oopsies in the year, including backing over a fire helmut

with an engine. It was mean’t in good fun, and the award will become a permanent one, added Rasmussen.

Frasier Wallace, wife of Theo Wallace, who was seriously injured in an accident this past year, recited the Fireman’s Wife’s Prayer.

She thanked members of the Chipman and Andrew Fire Departments for all of their assistance to help out with appointments, babysitting, winterizing equipment on their acreage, cooking meals, etc.

She personally thanked Steve Rasmussen and his wife, as well as fire department chaplin and Pastor Ron Wurtz. Wallace also expressed her humble gratitude and love for those people who helped her and her family out in their time of need. “I am so humbled. I love you

dearly and thank you so much.”

Guest speaker Barry Goertz, Fire Chief of the Andrew Fire Department, gave some important insights into rural firefighting, and the realities members and members of their rural community face together.

Goertz paid tribute to the men and women who “drop everything” at a moments notice to respond to a call. He thanked the firefighters for volunteering, for making the decision to be a part of something bigger than themselves, and to be on standby 24/7, 365 days a year for anyone who finds themselves in need of emergency assistance.

“Chipman responds to the most calls in the county,” pointed out Goertz. “This community should be proud of you and your members.”

Goertz also wanted the members who recently received specialized training to stand up and be recognized for their achievement.

They received a hearty round of applause from guests.

Goertz noted that firefighters must participate in one certified training course a year, and are always striving to increase their knowledge and skills to better serve communities throughout Lamont County. He also thanked the county for supplying the necessary equipment to the fire departments.

Lamont County Reeve Wayne Woldanski commended the fire chief and his deputies for the work they’ve done, and for making the Chipman Fire Department one of the best in the region.

Chipman is one of the busiest fire departments in the county, and responded to 69 calls last

year. The biggest call for assistance came on Dec. 1, 2013, responding to a 21 motor vehicle pile up on Highway 16. “This was a big test for this department and other departments,” added Woldanski. “We rely on you when we dial 911, and we thank you for your courage and dedication.”

Over the past couple of years, Woldanski pointed out the municipality has invested over $2 million in equipment and infrastructure. While this is a significant expense, Woldanski said they recognize firefighters are risking their lives to protect the lives of residents.

Mike Siepert, Councillor with the Village of Chipman, and Deputy Fire Chief, extended greetings on behalf of the village and expressed his appreciation for the efforts of members, and support from the county.

Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jacquie Fenske brought greetings on behalf of Premier Redford and the provincial government. Fenske said the Chipman Firefighters Ball has become a wonderful event to celebrate and wonderful way to say thank you to the firefighters. Fenske also thanked members of the Canadian Armed Forces, who were in attendance.

“I’d like to thank you for what you do for our country.”

2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Council proclaims March 4 Bruderheim Meteorite Day The Town of Bruderheim is excited to celebrate this year’s anniversary of the Bruderheim Meteorite.

The Town announced the Meteorite as its new identity symbol late last year, and will mark the occasion with a proclamation made by Council, making March 4 ...

Bruderheim Meteorite Day. “We’re proud to be the only community in the country that can claim to be home to the largest meteorite fall recovered in Canada,” says Bruderheim Mayor, Karl Hauch.

Fifty-four years ago, on March 4, 1960 at 1:06 a.m., a bright fireball tore through the Earth’s atmosphere. The giant rock detonated, sending shards of stone and iron

raining down just north of Bruderheim.

Local farmers found the fragments and boulders in their barnyards and fields, the largest weighing more than 60 pounds. Nearly 700 meteorite fragments were found - with a total weight of over 660 pounds - the largest recovered meteorite fall in all of Canada. The fragments were later distributed to museums and research facilities around the world.

Chris Herd, Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta, stresses the importance of the meteorite as a truly unique and scientifically important historic event.

“Aside from being the

most significant meteorite fall by weight in Canadian history, the Bruderheim Meteorite and trades made for the fragments are responsible for most of the growth of the University of Alberta Meteorite Collection,” says Herd, who is Curator of the collection. “Our collection is the largest Universitybased meteorite collection in Canada. And it still contains over 145 kg of Bruderheim meteorites!”

Plans are still underway in the creation and implementation of a promotional plan for the Bruderheim Meteorite Identity Symbol. The possibility of partnering with the University of Alberta to bring a piece of the meteorite back to Bruderheim will be pursued in the future.

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Lamont Leader sales consultant Marline Umrysh, left, presented this framed feature story from an archived Lamont Leader to Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch in commemoration of the Bruderheim Meteorite which touched down north of the community 54 years ago on March 4, 1960. This is a framed feature story which ran in the Leader a few years prior.

Bruderheim Meteorite featured prominently in book In his recent book The Meteorites of Alberta, Edmonton author Anthony J. Whyte writes a 34 page chapter about The Bruderheim Meteorite of 1960. He exclusively is allowing The Lamont Leader the rights to re-print this portion of his book.

No meteorite has ever fallen on Canada as propitiously as the Bruderheim meteorite. It fell in late winter in the midst of an agricultural area dotted with several small communities and numerous farm houses. Fifty kilometres to the southwest was the city of Edmonton, home to the University of Alberta, the Alberta Research Council, the Edmonton Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Canada’s first public planetarium, the Queen Elizabeth II Planetarium, and a full complement of news media and communications facilities. Also to the southwest, and nearer still, in the town of Fort Saskatchewan was the Sherritt Gordon Mines Limited nickel refinery, with its well-equipped metallurgical laboratory. All of these would play a vital role in the recovery of the meteorite...

The press, radio, and television media were very cooperative and highly effective in helping Earl Milton, of the Edmonton Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, alert the public to the possibility that a meteorite had fallen from the exploding bolide. Ian McLennan (who would shortly become the first director of the new Queen Elizabeth II Planetarium) and other staff at CFRN-TV were especially helpful. Nick Broda, a farmer in the Bruderheim district, recovered the first piece of meteorite from his barnyard later that same day, Friday, March 4. It was brought to the Sherritt Gordon nickel refinery by an employee and later identified as a meteorite; this news was soon reported by the media.

Stanley Walker, the refinery’s safety supervisor, had already talked to the midnight shift workers as they came off duty when he heard the report about the farmer who had brought in a black rock for identification. He picks up the story:

As soon as I heard “black rock ,”I knew it was part of the meteorite. Taking a young man from our local rock club, Tyrone Balacko, Saturday morning at daybreak we were knocking at the farmer [Nick Broda]’s door asking for permission to hunt on his property. It was 10 degrees F [-12 C] and there was six inches [15 cm] of snow....

On cultivated land, the snow was only 3 inches [8 cm] deep and small pieces of the meteorite spewed up dirt on top of the snow and were quite conspicuous at 100 yards [91 m].

Larger fragments, falling at a terminal velocity of about 300 km/h, hit the frozen ground, leaving shallow craters and rebounding with a shower of dirt onto the surface of the snow. Stan Walker and Ty Balacko travelled the countryside around Bruderheim all day Saturday and Sunday. They ended up collecting over a dozen meteorites with a total mass of some 70 kg. As they found pieces, Walker and Balacko carefully marked the locations of their finds on a map and took photographs of the impact sites. Next day, Monday, there was a heavy snowfall that prevented any further searching until near the end of March. On Tuesday, Stan Walker hosted a meeting at his home: comprised of the Department of Geology from the University of Alberta, representatives from radio, TV and newspaper, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, and my immediate boss. They all wanted a piece of the meteorite. It was agreed by the University and ourselves that: 1. The largest piece would go to the Edmonton planetarium for permanent display.

2. One piece would be donated to the Fort Saskatchewan High School.

3. Two pieces each to my partner and myself.

4. All of this would occur after the university had completed their studies. We had made a map of our findings on each quarter section of land. We had also taken some pictures. For our pictures, our map, and our material the University paid us $500.10.

5. Their modesty (made a map, took some pictures) aside, Walker and Balackoís meticulous documenting of their findings earned high praise. Dr. R.E. Folinsbee, Head of the university’s Department of Geology, said that they “have done an admirable job of mapping and collecting...” Earl Milton, a past president of the Edmonton Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC), commended them for “photographing the fragments in situ and in making a scale drawing of the particle distribution over the area of the fall.”

6. Author’s interview with Stan Walker, Calgary, Alberta, 26 June 2004.

7. Interview with Stan Walker.

8. By 2005, the University of Alberta had reacquired this specimen for its meteorite collection and loaned a 1.5 kg specimen to the TELUS World of Science Edmonton (the current name for the Queen Elizabeth II Planetarium’s successor) for display.

9. Unfortunately, the high school suffered a fire in 1986, and this specimen was not found when the charred rubble was cleared up.

10. Interview with Stan Walker.

11. This comes from a public statement or press release [likely R.E. Folinsbee’s] that was undated and unsigned but obviously written shortly after the fall of the meteorite. This and subsequent extracts from Folinsbee’s correspondence are used with permission from the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta.

12. Milton, E. 1960. The Bruderheim meteorite.

Stardust Magazine (Edmonton Centre. Royal Astronomical Society of Canada), April 1960.

Excerpted with permission: Anthony J. Whyte. The Meteorites of Alberta. Edmonton: The University of Alberta Press, 2009, pp 57, 60-62. “The Meteorites of Alberta” by Anthony J. Whyte, ISBN (978-0-88864475-6) available at Indigo and Chapters’ stores in the Edmonton area and also from www.chapters.ca.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), February 25, 2014 - 3

Wildcats vs. CFCW Critters Community support needed for local fundraiser

SEMIS IN DITCH MARLINE UMRYSH PHOTO

These two semi-trucks slid into each other Friday morning just east of Lamont on Highway 15. Blowing snow and icy roads made for challenging road conditions this past week.

Lamont County Housing Foundation is currently accepting applications for

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT In the following positions • Cook • General Service Workers Dietary and Housekeeping

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Andrew School teachers Cory Kokotailo, Greg Cruickshank, Daniel Verhoeff and TJ Kennerd will be facing off with fellow community members against the CFCW Critters hockey team on March 20.

Michelle Pinon Editor

Andrew School Prinicipal Daniel Verhoeff, assistant principal TJ Kennerd, athletics director Cory Kokotailo, and teacher Greg Cruickshank will be lacing up with other community members on March 20 to help raise funds for a new playground.

They will be facing off at 7 p.m. against members of the CFCW Critters hockey team, and they couldn’t be more excited about the fun filled fundraiser that will also feature a puck toss, shoot for the pot, tricycle race, little tikes scrimmage, colouring contest, 50/50 draw and raffle table. “Some of the prizes featured, will be Edmonton Oiler tickets as well as Edmonton Oil

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King tickets,” added Verhoeff.

The goal is to raise $10,000 for the playground. “This is the last push for the playground,” stated Verhoeff.

He admits it has been a long haul to raise funds for the playground, but it will be more than worth it once the playground goes in. “Our parent council are raising funds for our new playground that is scheduled to go in

the ground in the summer of 2015.”

There will be a small charge for admission at the door. Admission is $5 for children six and over and $2 for children five and under. “All proceeds will go directly to the Andrew School playground,” points out Verhoeff, who can hardly wait until the puck drops on Thursday, March 20.

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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Opinion Perseverance pays off Girls didn’t play hockey.

That was simply the way it was when I was growing up.

Girls figure skated. Boys played hockey.

My twin sister and I, however, did not get the chance to do either because chores, travel distance and financial constraints. But I am glad now that more and more girls are getting the opportunity to play the game.

Thanks to the efforts of players, parents and coaches, female athletes are coming into their own and creating more of a level playing field. Commitment doesn’t happen without sacrifice, and without those sacrifices we wouldn’t have seen the phenomenal rise in popularity and prominence that female hockey now enjoys.

There are so many great role models on the Canadian Women’s hockey team, and it was great to see them at the top of the podium in Sochi.

My son was competing in a soccer tournament this past weekend. When they were trailing in the silver medal match 4-1, one of the parents shouted: “You can come from behind just like the female hockey team!” It was a neat comment, especially given the scenario.

The soccer moms and dads kept pushing the boys to stay aggressive and keep digging to make things happen during the second half of the game. With just over a minute and 20 seconds left to play, the boys tied it up at 4-4 to earn the silver medal.

Perseverance pays off in so many ways both on and off the pitch, ice, field, etc.

Perseverance helps build character, allows one to overcome adversity, and achieve success.

Perseverance is priceless. So whether you ever have the chance to wear a medal around your neck or not, you can share in the admiration and respect you feel for others as well as the pride and satisfaction of knowing you all share the same values.

Michelle Pinon Editor

Federal budget callous towards veterans The Honourable Jim Karygiannis, Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Agincourt and Liberal Critic for Veterans Affairs, expressed his shock as he read the Conservative Government’s 2014 Budget.

“This government is continuing its callous, disrespectful approach toward our veterans.

They spend $28 million celebrating the War of 1812 and close nine Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Centers which provided first-hand assistance to our veterans,” said Mr. Karygiannis.

The budget provides

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money to bury them and money to improve the cumbersome My VAC Account system, which replaces the 79 trained case workers who lost their jobs when the centers closed.

The Conservative states:

Harper Budget

Economic Action Plan 2014 proposes $108.2 million over three years, starting in 2013-14, to expand eligibility for the Funeral and Burial Program to ensure that modern-day veterans of modest means have access to a dignified funeral and burial.

Economic Action Plan 2014 proposes funding of

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$2.1 million in 2014ñ15 to improve My VAC Account, a web-based tool that provides information and access to Veterans Affairs Canadaís services, and allows veterans and their families to do routine business with the Department.?

“Where is the money for the Joint Personnel Support Units (JPSU) which are under staffed and therefore can’t help our soldiers transition into civilian life? Where is the money to help veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Mr. Karygiannis asked.

“Where is the sense of obligation we have toward the men and women we have sent into harms way?”

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Statistics show that a large portion of Afghan veterans are suffering with PTSD. Veterans who call Canada 411 for the Veterans Affairs Canada number are told to call . This number is only answered between 8:30am and 4:30pm Ottawa time. Veterans are told that if they have an emergency to call 911.

“The Minister of Veterans Affairs dismisses veterans as ”pawns” and the Minister of Finance all but ignores them.” Mr. Karygiannis stated. “The culture of ‘Delay, Deny, Dieí” is alive and well in this Conservative government.”

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), February 25, 2014 - 5

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Town of Lamont is accepting applications for a

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Qualifications: This successful applicant will have a strong work ethic, experience operating equipment, mechanical aptitude, and good communication, motivational and listening skills.

The following would be an asset or willingness to acquire: • First Aid and CPR Certificate • Water Certification Certificate • Pesticide Applicators license Town of Lamont provides excellent competitive wages, benefit package and paid standby. This is an hourly rated position depending on qualifications.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. February 28, 2014.

Please forward resume/application to:

Town of Lamont P.O. Box 330, 5307 - 50 Ave., Lamont, Alberta T0B 2R0

Fax: 780-895-2595

Email: richard.c@lamont.ca

The Town of Lamont thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Crystal Stetsko and her young son Ethan participated in the Valentine’s bingo at the Lamont Public Library on Feb. 13. The event was great fun for youngsters and parents alike who received balloons and cake as prizes during the fun filled evening.

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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, February 25, 2014

From Where I Sit: Happily ever after

By Hazel Anaka If you’ve walked down the aisle recently or written the big cheque for your kid’s wedding or attended one as a guest, you know things in the marriage business have changed. And it is very much a business: three hundred billion dollars worldwide and four billion in Canada annually.

Just how much they’ve changed was the subject of a recent episode of CTV’s W5. I tuned in because as a marriage commissioner since 2002 I have more than a passing interest in the subject.

Though certainly no wedding I ever officiated

had a $300,000 budget and custom-made light fixtures for the venue.

Some of the more remarkable stats include the fact that the cost of weddings is typically between $30,000 and $75,000 and about three percent of them cost more than $100,000.

About 150,000 couples in Canada get married each year. The average age of the brides and grooms has also increased over the years: twenty-nine for women, thirty-one for men. Today many couples hire wedding planners and wedding decorators to do the heavy lifting and ensure the dream day they’ve imagined happens.

The program focused on two different scenarios. One was a traditional Eritrean wedding that had 1000 guests at the insistence of the parents.

It was pulled off with the help of volunteers of this African ethnic community and a great deal of hands-on work by the couple themselves. The

other one was set at a winery in British Columbia. The couple acknowledged that it was similar to a military operation or a movie set where everything needed to be brought in. Each wedding was beautiful in its own way.

Of course, not every wedding is extravagant and over-the-top.

Apparently in Vancouver couples can pay about $1,200 for a 90-minute package that provides the service, canapés, cocktails and souvenir photos. These so-called Pop Up Weddings take place in a storefront in a shabbier part of town and have an assemblylike feel to them, based on the footage shown.

We’ve all heard about theme weddings in exotic or eccentric locations: boats, hot air balloons, underwater, restaurants, hockey rinks, ball diamonds, mountain tops.

In each case there was a rationale for the choice. It may have been the place they first met or reflected

an interest they both shared.

I’ve performed a marriage at the first hole on a golf course. The couple and their children arrived in a golf cart. The couple wore shorts and golf shoes and everyone played a round after the ceremony. In another one, the theme (décor, music, jeans and western shirts) was decidedly western.

My very first marriage took place in our living room. It was an older couple and their two witnesses. Short, sweet and simple. Then they were heading to a restaurant for a nice meal. Hard to say who was more nervous: them or their very green wedding officiant.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned (and practice) is the notion that every couple deserves the wedding experience they desire. Unfortunately, I can’t guarantee the happily ever after from where I sit.

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Cara Rich, parent advisory council representative, (left), recently accepted a $250 donation for the Hot Lunch Program at Bruderheim School. The school also received a $1,500 donation for the Hot Lunch Program from Sandy at Johnson Real Estate Group.

Students receive a hot lunch every month. A variety of fresh, healthy, homemade meals are offered to the students. Christmas dinner with all the trimmings is held once a year as well.

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For more information, visit www.albertaheartlandpcn.com or call 780.895.2022 or 780.997.0046.

Victim’s Services Program Administrator Description: The Crisis Association of Vegreville is a non-profit organization that works in cooperation with the RCMP to provide assistance to victims of crime and traumatic events. The Victim Services Administrator acts as a liaison on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Crisis Association of Vegreville and the RCMP. Duties include the overall management of an RCMP-based Victim Services program including, recruitment and supervision of volunteers. This position provide victims of crime with direct support, including, crisis intervention support, information, resources and referrals as well as follow-up and court support services.

Responsibilities: - Responding to RCMP member referrals.

- Gathering case specific information and resources and preparing files for advocates, monitoring the files and arranging appropriate follow-up.

- Court orientation and accompaniment.

- Formulating and preparing quarterly reports for the Solicitor General encompassing program statistics and administration.

- Preparing a record of program activities and presenting information and recommendations to the Board of Directors during monthly Board meeting.

- Administering program financial requirements.

- Ensuring representation at community events as appropriate.

Qualifications: - Related post-secondary education; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

- Demonstrated skills and experience in providing crisis intervention including the ability to work effectively under pressure.

- Ability to work well with minimum supervision and as part of a team as well as maintain effective working relationships with members of the RCMP, volunteers and members of the public.

- Successful completion of security clearance by the RCMP. - Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

Hours: approximately 20 hours per week Open until a suitable candidate is found.

Forward cover letter and resume to: cavegreville@gmail.com or Box 1022, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1S1.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), February 25, 2014 - 7

Lamont and Strathcona counties jointly host oil and land workshop at Heartland Hall Over 40 land owners from the Lamont and Strathcona Counties gathered at the Heartland Hall on February 19 for a day of presentations from government and industry representatives.

Presenters included Alberta Energy Regulators, the Famerís Advocate Office, Inter Pipline Ltd. and John Fairhead, an Independent Land Agent. Topics covered included drilling waste requirements, pipeline regulations, pipeline processes, pipeline and transmission line rights and agreements, and the Alberta Energy Regulator application process.

The Landowner - Oil & Gas Information Workshop was a joint effort between Lamont County and Strathcona County, coordinated by Lamont County Economic Development Manager, Jim Newman, Lamont County Agricultural Fieldman, Terry Eleniak, and Strathcona County Energy Exploration Liaison, Lori Mills.

The workshop was implemented under the direction of the Oil and Gas Exploration and Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Committee (OGEETC), which is a partnership

between Lamont County and the towns of Bruderheim and Lamont. The OGEETC’s purpose is to provide advice to Lamont County, Bruderheim and Lamont on new policies and guidelines, in order to minimize the impact of oil and gas exploration, extraction and transportation to residents and lands.

The purpose of the Workshop was to give land owners affected by pipelines and wells information on new regulations and make them aware of the options available to them for working with industry.

Participants commented that the workshop was well done and timely, as many of them are dealing with the expansion of industry as the Heartland grows.

The OGEETC has plans for the Workshop to become a yearly event, in order to help land owners keep up to date with regulations as they may change, and to ensure they feel confident working with industry on their land.

Presentations from the Workshop can be found on the Lamont County Website under Industry and Community Engagement.

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Workshop presenters from left to right: John Fairhead, Michelle Dawson (Inter Pipeline Ltd.), Tina Hronek (Alberta Energy Regulators), Carol Goodfellow (Farmer’s Advocate Office), Coreen Lawrence (A.E.R.), and Rondine Cabot (A.E.R.).

ROAD BANS COMING SOON! Roads bans protect the safety and integrity of our roads. When the ground thaws, roads are more vulnerable to damage from heavy vehicles. To prevent this, vehicles are required to reduce their axle weight to 75 per cent.

Protect our roads. Lighten your loads.

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The Andrew Hotel and Flascbacz Gamez & Grillz hosted a fun filled family day Feb. 17! It started with free public skating at the local arena. A marshmallow roasting was held in the field across from the hotel.

Children and families joined together for some s'more fun and wiener roasting! A movie, dancing and karaoke rounded out the activities.

Transportation and Agriculture Services 780-417-7100 Enforcement Services 780-449-0170 www.strathcona.ca

8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), February 25, 2014

Young snow angel a blessing for one Bruderheim couple Michelle Pinon Editor

Jonathan Mallet is an angel.

Not just any type of angel; but a snow angel.

The 16-year-old Bruderheim resident is one of several volunteers with the Snow Angel Program which began in 2011.

The program, was first co-ordinated with the Town of Bruderheim’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) director organizing the

snow shoveling between the person in need and the volunteers. “Now we have the person in need contacting the volunteer to remove snow, so it is more of a one on one,” says Judy Koschade, community services liaison with the Town of Bruderheim.

“This removes the town from being the middle person and the volunteer and recipient can keep in touch when the need arises,” adds Koschade.

Jonathan is paired up with Leo and Heather

Genier, who have lived in the community for the past 17 years. The couple feel lucky to have the assistance of Jonathan.

“There’s not a lot of young people who volunteer,” says Leo, who suffers from a serious respiratory condition that forces him to be on oxygen constantly.

“Jonathan, you have to learn not to put your hand up all the time,” teased Heather, during a break together late last week. “It’s a fantastic program,” points out

MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

Snow angel and volunteer Jonathan Mallet, left, shovels Leo and Heather Genier’s walkway for them.

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Orthodox V Parishes All services start at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00 am 780-895-2149

Sun., Mar. 2 - Mundare Tone 3 - Cheezefare Sunday, Forgiveness Sunday, Confession

For more information call 780-895-2780

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Pancake Supper Proceeds to Lamont Elementary School

Everyone Welcome!

AA Meetings Thursdays at 8:30 pm

CDC Centennial - Yellow

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Lefsrud Seed & Processors Ltd. Kevin & Ed Lefsrud RR #1, Viking, AB Kevin: 780-336-2500 or 780-336-5700 Ed: 780-336-2588 or 780-336-6700 Email: lefsrud@telusplanet.net Located: Hwy #36, 12 mi. N of Viking or 11 mi. S of Hwy #16, 3/4 mi. W Member of Canterra & SeCan and Farm Pure Seeds

Lamont Alliance Church Bethlehem Lutheran 44 st. & 50 Ave. 780-895-2879 Church Pastor Ron Wurtz Sunday Service 10:00 am “The small family church on the far east end of town” Come join us!

5008 - 50 St. Bruderheim 780-796-3543 Pastor Richard Williams

Youth group: Grades 6-12, Alpha for youth

Check out our website:

www.lamontalliance.com Or Call the church for more information.

Sunday Service 9:30 am Bruderheim, Ab. “Come as a guest, leave as a friend”

Roman Catholic Church Fort Saskatchewan

March 4 - Shrove Tuesday

BARLEY: AC Metcalfe

Visit our website

780-895-2145

Church Supper

PEAS: CDC Saffron - Yellow

Next Ladies Retreat: Feb 28th -Mar 2nd

5306 - 51 Ave., Lamont

Rev. Deborah Brill

response I get back from the recipients is overwhelming in gratitude, as this gives them the freedom to get out, and there is no financial burden for them as all the volunteers give of their time.”

It is the willingness of Jonathan that has Leo and Heather brimming with pride and humble gratitude for the youth who has lightened the load and brightened their lives these past three months.

LEFSRUD SEEDS HAS CERTIFIED SEED FOR SALE

Great Lent Begins Great Compline, 03,04,05,06 @ 7:00pm

Cluster of Parishes of Our Lady of Angels

Sunday Worship time 11:15 a.m.

was encouraged to sign up, and has been shoveling ever since! Jonathan would recommend the volunteer experience to anyone.

Koschade says she still has a list of volunteers who are willing to help with shoveling snow, and stresses the program is open to anyone who is unable to do their own snow removal. “They do not need to be a senior,” points out Koschade.

In terms of response from recipients?

Koschade says “The

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Lamont United Church

Heather, who says both young and old learn a great deal from each other by helping each other. “It’s a great way to stay in contact with the kids, and it’s good for the teens,” adds Heather.

Leo says Jonathan does a great job, and is very efficient. He even went above and beyond the call of duty, and helped shovel off the Genier’s roof a couple of months ago. In fact, Jonathan is always helping with jobs, and has developed a keen interest in carpentry, just like Leo, who has carved out many custom made projects over the years, including all of the cabinets and woodwork in his and Heather’s charming abode.

Ironically, Jonathan says he plans on apprenticing to become a carpenter after he graduates from high school in 2015.

Heather asked Jonathan jokingly, “Do you do gardening?”

Jonathan said he does do a lot of landscaping in the summer, and helped build a fence for Mayor Hauch and his family under the direction and guidance of his step father Scott, who is a master carpenter.

Jonathan said he first heard about the Snow Angel Program back in December from an article posted in the town’s monthly newsletter. He

Roman Catholic Services

Lamont Auxiliary Hospital Saturday Evenings 4:00 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel - Skaro 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays 8:30 am St. Michael the Archangel - St. Michael 2nd and 4th Sundays 8:30 am For further information please call O.L.A. Fort Saskatchewan at 780-998-3288

Bruderheim Moravian Church Welcomes You! 780-796-3775 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 9:15 am. Classes for ages 3 - Adult Junior Youth: Wednesdays 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm kindergarten to grade 6 Grief Recovery Support Group meets Tuesdays 7:00 pm call to register Located at the 4-way stop in Bruderheim www.bruderheimmoravianchurch.org

Bethany Lutheran Church 20577 TWP 550 Fort.Sask.

(7km East of Josephburg) 780-998-1874 Pastor Richard Williams Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), February 25, 2014 - 9

F AM I L Y D A Y F U N

MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS

The Bruderheim arena, outdoor rink , and community hall were filled with activities during Family Day, Feb. 17.

Shinny hockey, family skating, crafts, sledding, dodge ball, sleigh rides, as well as hot dogs, marshmellows and hot chocolate were all part of the fun-filled festivities for people of all ages.

On Saturday evening, a teen dance was held for local youth.

Several members of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachment came out for the Monday afternoon shinny hockey game. Even Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch and councillor Wayne Olechow got into the action as well as some members of the mens Toros hockey team.

There were a few tiny tikes who also participated in the game. George Campbell, Town Councillor and ag. society member, (holding the reigns), was one of three drivers of sleighs and wagons who took folks on tours of the town.

10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Students’ spirits soar during Mundare School Olympics

MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS

Mundare School was a hot bed of activity Feb. 14, as students participated in their own Olympic Day. Kindergarten to Grade 6 students were divided into seven different countries and competed in the torch relay, snow painting, luge obstacle, bobsleigh, curling and hockey. Closing and opening ceremonies were squeezed in before and after the activities that were designed to bolster spirits, and pay tribute to our own home grown athletes.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), February 25, 2014 - 11

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Classifieds

CLASSIFIED AD RATES $10.75 first 25 words 39¢ each additional word LEGAL NOTICE RATES 79¢ per agate line/ insertion PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Effective April 1, 2014 Lamont Region residents will be charged for construction and demolition materials. Household waste no charge.

For more information go to www.stmichaellandfill.ca LL03-06c ________________________

COMING EVENTS The Viking Historical Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday March 5th at 5:30 pm at the Viking/Beaver FCSS office. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

05-06c ________________________ Holden 4-H Pancake Supper, Tuesday, March 4, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Holden Community Hall.

05c ________________________ COWBOY CHURCH at Viking Auction Market, Jct. of Hwy. 36 and 26. Fri., Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. All welcome, Call Terry at 780-3763599 or 780-336-2224.

04/05c ________________________ Tofield United Church annual pancake supper in the church basement.

Tuesday, March 4, 5:00 p.m.

- 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome!

TM04-06c ________________________ Ryley Curling Association next bonspiel: February 28 to March 2, 2014. Junior Curling Breakfast March 2, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., all proceeds to Junior curling. $10.00 for Breakfast.

TM05c ________________________ Come celebrate World Day of Prayer 2014 at the Tofield United Church at 1 p.m.

March 7, 2014. Everyone Welcome!

TM05-06c ________________________ Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Viking United Church, Tuesday, March 4 from 5 to 7 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

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COMING EVENTS

FOR SALE

ROSS CREEK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MARCH 4, 2014 at 7:00 PM Takes place at the Ross Creek Hall Range Rd. 191, 1/2 mile south of Hwy 16 Come out and support your community.

LL5c ________________________ Beaverhill Rural Crime Watch supper February 22, at the Ryley Community Hall. Doors open at 5:00, contact Ken Bruha 780-6622061 or Brenda Oancia 780662-4577.

TM04-05p ________________________

A must see! Cherry wood dining room set. Table goes from 52” long to 70” long and is 42” wide. 6 high back chairs padded Taupe (Faux suade) Excellent condition. $450.00 Call 780-336-3049 04-05c ________________________ New-Zealand lambskins, conch shells, angel collection, large car, truck and airplane toy collection, D-R suite, glass kitchen table, glass coffee table and 2 glass end tables. Ph: 780662-7633 TM04-05p

FOR RENT Office space for rent in The Co-operators-Ritchie Agencies building (5103 – 50st) in Viking. For more info, please contact Todd at 780-336-4000 or todd_ritchie@cooperators.ca.

51tfnc ________________________ Clean, large one and two bedroom suites in Mundare. Two bedrooms $800.

One bedroom $725. 780764-4061 or 780-914-2271.

03-06LL ________________________ Spacious newly renovated one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Includes laminate flooring, ceramic tile, new appliances, cable, heat, and water. Rents starting at $600 with rental incentives on a one year lease. In Tofield 780-6623396.

TM01tfnc ________________________

FOR SALE 2011 Ford Ranger Sport extended cab, 37,000 kilometres, V6, standard 5 speed transmission, blue in color, comes with tool box and bed liner. To view call: 780-904-9245 TM05p ________________________ Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. Yearlings and two year olds. Paul Dinisyk 780336-2675 05p ________________________ SEED FOR SALE Wheat: AC Shaw VB, AC Vesper VB, Stettler and Superb.

Barley: CDC Austenson, CDC Cowboy, Gadsby and Chigwell. Oats: AC Morgan, AC LU and Murphy.

Peas: CDC Meadow and CDC Horizon. Locally grown Canola Seed: Fusion Synthetic Hybrid, Rugby Highest yielding open pollinated and 6056 CR Clubroot resistant. Call: Haralie Seed Farms 780662-2617 or 780-405-8089 Tofield AB. TMtfnc

HELP WANTED Crossroads IDA is looking for a part-time adult and a part-time student. If interested please drop off resumes at Crossroads IDA 5119 - 50 Street Viking.

04-05c ________________________ Full Time-Permanent Food processing labourer needed for Prairie Pride Meats Ltd; located at Business Address: 50312 Range Road 200, Tofield, AB. Start Date: ASAP. Main Duties: Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials. Measure and dump ingredients.

Feed flattened boxes into forming machines. Remove filled containers from conveyors. Manually pack goods into containers.

Clean work areas and equipment.

Feed and unload processing machines. Check products and packaging for basic quality defects. Assist process control and machine operators.

Food safety/handling skills. Education: Not required.

Experience: Experience an asset. Salary: $16 to $18 Hourly, 40 Hours per week. Other: Work Location: 50312 Range Road 200, Tofield, AB. No postal code, rural location.

Apply by e-mail to: Prairie.Pride.Meats@canad aemail.net; by fax: (780) 662-3661 or to business address above.

TM02-05

Classifieds deadline is now

9 a.m.

Monday

Serving Beaver County & Area

Classified ads placed in any of the three publications will appear in all papers for ONE price of $10.75 for the first 25 words and .39¢ a word thereafter

IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Terry Lusk June 11, 1950 February 26, 2006.

Mom, did the sun shine brighter, Or was the sky a deeper blue.

Or was it just a different world, When we shared our lives with you.

Forever is a long time, This we know is true.

But that's how long our broken hearts, Will love and yearn for you.

Sorely missed by your children and grandchildren.

TM05p

REAL ESTATE RENT TO OWN Clean , bright 2 bedroom mobile home with property at 5828 - 50 street, Viking.

Nicely renovated. $800 per month with low downpayment. Phone 780-993-3819 03&05p

Acreage-like living, but with town benefits. A must see in Strome! Home has 2,300 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen, DR, LR, family room with natural fire place, and main floor laundry on large lots plus 0.93 acres with mature trees and gardens. Also has shed with power and play house. Asking 239,000 O.B.O. Phone 780-385-1658.

CP02-05c ________________________ 287 acres of crop land for sale in Ryley AB. All in one parcel. Call 780-203-4009 TM05-07p ________________________ Farmland 159 acres for sale. Good No. 2 soil, NW 15-50-18 -W4 has 142.58 acres, adjoining SW 22-5018-W4 has 16.57 acres. 145 acres cultivated. Each has separate title. East of Tofield along Hwy 14. Call: 780-662-2061 cell 780-9996399.

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SERVICES Straight Line Fencing is offering Livestock Liquid Feed Supplement available now, will deliver. We also inject bales. 32 percent protein. We also have lick tanks for sale. For more info call Mark Laskosky at 780-6882457 or 780-990-7659. 47tfn

SERVICES Massage and Reflexology.

1 hour treatments. Marge 780-662-3066.

TM23tfn ________________________ Roy’s Handyman Services.

Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work.

780-662-0146 or 780-2323097.

TMTFN ________________________ Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087, Sedgewick.

CPtfn I would like to say thank you to Dr. Hagen and staff for the care I received while in Viking Health Care Centre. Also a big thank you to family and friends for visits and best wishes. ~Art Collier CP05p

THANK YOU A huge thank you to all from near and far who attended my 75th birthday celebration at the Ryley Seniors on Feb. 15, what a super surprise. You all know how to keep a secret.

So, to all my family and friends, thanks! I am so blessed. ~Donna Wadley TM05p ________________________ Ryley Curling Association would like to say thanks to ATB Securities Inc. for sponsoring the Annual Albrecht Memorial Bonspiel and to Eleanore Popowich for helping handing out the prizes. We want to thank all who took part in the bonspiel. A Event: Kary Dewart, Cynthia Roulston, Rob Roulston, and Joe Roulston.

B Event: Bryce Pope, Kaitlin Romaniuk, Reegan Dewart and Braceden Pruden. C Event: Dawn Sihlis, Cordell Sihlis, Patti Johnston, and Lloyd Brandt.

TM05c

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Display Ads Friday 12 noon

Call: 780-336-3422

THANK YOU

Thank you to: The Village of Chipman Mayor, council and staff and Chipman Players, Dr. El-Hajj and Judy, Carol and John, Irene and Stan, Sadie and John, Toni and Ron, and most of all the family for all you've done. Thanks for all the lovely flowers, food and cards. ~Nadine Mielnichuk LL05 ________________________ I would like to say thank you to Dr. Hagen and staff for the care I received while in Viking Health Care Centre. Also a big thank you to family and friends for visits and best wishes. ~ Art Collier CP 5 p

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), February 25, 2014 - 15

Spotlight shines on Chipman Fire Dept. during ball

PHOTOS BY MICHELLE PINON

Fabian Mandrella, left, was named Firefighter of the Year by his peers on the department. Handing out the prestigious award was Fire Chief Steve Rasmussen.

Final farewell for member Fiona Lozinski received a plaque for her special contributions from Fire Chief Steve Rasmussen.

There were plenty of great silent auction items up for bid, including this beautiful commemorative pllate.

Jennifer Cooke, left, stands beside her parents Janice and Greg Cooke, who donated this antique metal fire engine for the live auction. The item fetched $600. All proceeds from the fundraiser go towards the purchase of

Richard Sinta, left, received the not so prestigious Helmut Award for his oopsies.

Fire Chief Steve Rasmussen, left, shakes the hands of fire department members who voted him Fire Officer of the Year.

16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Public Notice Offsite Potable Water Levy Bylaw Notice of Intent to pass an Off-Site Potable Water Levy Bylaw authorizing: The payment of offsite levies in respect of industrial lands that are to be developed or subdivided within the Industrial Heartland South Basin District.

Bylaw 739.14

First Reading: March 11, 2014

Public Notice (Municipal Government Act) Lamont County Intends to pass a bylaw that would enable the municipality:

x To provide for the imposition and payment of offsite levies in respect of lands that are to be developed or subdivided within the Industrial Heartland are of Lamont County, and

x To authorize agreements to be entered into in respect of the payment of the levies.

For further information: Copies of the proposed bylaw are available for viewing at: Lamont County 5303 - 50 Avenue Lamont, Alberta Questions about the proposed bylaw may be directed to Jim Newman, Manager, Economic Development at 780-895-2233.

Public Notice – Lamont County Agricultural Land Lease Lamont County has the following land available for lease for agricultural purposes: NE-27-55-16-W4 – remainder of quarter section containing 123+/- acres (arable and hayland-2013) Tenders shall describe the proposed crop rotation commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2017. To deter clubroot infestation, canola cannot be grown more than once in the three (3) year period. Multi- year contract is preferred.

The County reserves the right to terminate the lease agreement at any time, with compensation to the Lessee for time and expenses incurred at reasonable rates. Please submit sealed tenders to: Lamont County c/o Terry Eleniak 5303 - 50 Ave Lamont Alberta TOB 2RO Sealed tenders must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. February 27, 2014.

For more information contact Terry Eleniak @ (780) 895 2585 ext 270.

The Chipman Players Community Theatre

Public Notice Off Site Transportation Levy Bylaw

Land Ownership Map Opt-Out On December 10, 2013, Lamont County Council passed a motion (13-514) to add the Land Ownership map to the County website.

Changes to the Ownership Map are made on a bi-annual basis, in the spring and fall.

Any land owners wishing to have their names excluded from the updated Ownership Map must submit their requests no later than March 11, 2014.

Please send your signed request, including name and legal land description(s) to: Lamont County c/o Heather Atkinson 5303 – 50 Avenue, Lamont, Alberta , T0B 2R0

Lamont County Library Board Members Needed Lamont County Library Board is seeking interested individuals for three members-at-large positions. The appointments are for a three-year term, with meetings held six times per year.

Applicants should be Canadian citizens and 18 years of age or over.

Knowledge and/or experience with libraries would be an advantage; training and workshops for trustees is available, and encouraged.

The Lamont County Library Board is a 10-member board made up of one council representative and nine members-at-large. The board distributes provincial funding to the libraries of Mundare, Bruderheim, Lamont and Andrew, and offers additional financial support to these libraries when requested.

Please submit a written letter of interest and include any relevant experience to:

Notice of Intent to pass an Off-Site Transportation Levy Bylaw authorizing:

Lamont County Library Board Administration Building 5303 – 50 Avenue, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0

The payment of offsite levies in respect of industrial lands that are to be developed or subdivided within the Industrial Heartland South Basin District.

Or email lamontcountylibraryboard@gmail.com Bylaw 740.14

First Reading: March 11, 2014

Public Notice (Municipal Government Act)

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Lamont County intends to pass a bylaw that would enable the municipality:

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Purchase of Equipment for Public Works Lamont County approves the purchases of the following equipment for use by Public Works:

respect of lands that are to be developed or subdivided within the Industrial Heartland area of Lamont County, and

x To authorize agreements to be entered into in respect of the payment of the levies.

For further information: Copies of the proposed by law are available for viewing at: Lamont County 5303 - 50 Avenue Lamont, Alberta Questions about the proposed bylaw may be directed to Jim Newman, Manager, Economic Development at 780-895-2233.

Contract Opportunity Web Developer Lamont County Economic Development Department is in need of a web developer to create the WordPress template for their new website.

Mundare Curling Bonspiel

The qualified individual will have prior experience creating WordPress templates, and is able to showcase their work in a portfolio. Ability to work under a deadline is required.

Interested individuals can submit their resumes to: Heather Atkinson, Communications Lamont County Administration Building 5303 – 50 Avenue Lamont Alberta T0B 2R0 Or email heather.a@lamontcounty.ca

- 2014 John Deere 744K Wheel Loader – to replace current 1999 962G Wheel loader not replaced in10 year replacement plan.

- 2014 Cat Model 259D Tracked Skid Steer - to replace 2000 Bobcat Model 873G Skid steer in the 10 year replacement plan - 2014 Cat 160M2 Motor Grader – to replace 2009 CAT160M Grader in the 10 year replacement plan - 2014 Arnes Tridem Gravel Pup – to replace 2005 Midland Tandem Gravel Pup in the 10 year replacement plan - Tilt Trailer to help facilitate moving the scissor lift - Two (2) 2014 Handy Hitch Packers – a Handy Hitch grader towable rubber tired packer was rented in 2013 - Two (2) 8’x40’ Rig Mats - to cross buried utility lines with equipment; in the past rig mats were rented Amendment to Fee Schedule - Bylaw 456/87 Lamont County Council approves the addition to the Schedule of Fees of $50.00 for preparation of Road Use Agreements, and $150.00 each for the pre and post inspections. This would pay for the Peace Officer’s time and vehicle costs associated with these duties. Other municipalities charge for these services.

Bylaw 741.14 Lamont County Council approves the yearly renewal of the County’s line of credit.

Whitford Drainage Lamont County will contact the land owner of SW 32-56-16-W4 regarding the water flow adjacent to his property to see what can be done to ensure flow in the spring.