March 27 Lamont Leader

Lamont Reeve defends letter to Municipal Affairs

BY JOHN MATHER

Lamont

County Reeve David

Diduck defended his actions in having his council sanction a letter and paper to municipal affairs to ward off a potential municipal inspection of the County books brought on after a petition by ratepayers was submitted seeking one.

In response to why the County wrote the letter Diduck said in a prepared statement: “Lamont County is being operated professionally in good faith in accordance with the MGA and all legal requirements.

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Beyond the official response, Diduck added, “In my opinion as Reeve I am not aware of anything that Lamont County council or our administration is doing wrong.”

“I know another county had a municipal inspection and I believe it cost the county about $250,000.

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“Lamont County council felt it was important to inform the minister of some of the governance and operational matters at Lamont County.

“It is Lamont County’s hope that this information will assist the minister to determine an inspection is not warranted and thus avoid the costs of a municipal inspection to Lamont County residents and ratepayers.

“Lamont County also felt it was important to make this letter available to the public so they are aware of governance and operational matters within Lamont County.”

He felt in the last while there had been a lot of negativity brought forward to the county and “we just thought we had to inform the minister of some of things happening in Lamont County.”

He said the letter wasn’t written necessarily to dissuade the petition, “because if the petition stands on its own merits and is valid then that’s fine. But we wanted to give the minister some additional information on operations of Lamont County because when he's going to make a decision, we want him to make an informed decision.”

Diduck felt it would be the minister’s decision as to whether he felt the letter and additional information was an attempt to thwart the intent of the petition.

“I guess that could be a downside to the letter,” stated Diduck. “But that’s not the intent of the letter.”

He said he was worried about the potential cost of an inspection, if Municipal Affairs decided to proceed

with the inspection.

“I know another county had a municipal inspection and I believe it cost the county about $250,000.

“We know as council and administration we aren’t aware of anything that would warrant an inspection and that is a significant amount of money.

“If we can avoid those costs we would like to.”

He said he wasn’t aware that anyone in administration or council had seen the petition, although they did present a series of concerns which the County felt were listed in the petition.

the results of what transpired at the council meeting, so the public is additionally informed.”

Diduck said he was only aware of what was discussed at the December organizing meeting of the petitioners group.

When asked if he felt the County could do anything more to present its message to ratepayers, he didn’t think there was a failure to communicate.

“Our meetings are public meetings and you don’t have to attend in person to see them. You can attend it online or view it later.

“I think we have added a couple of things. We are putting a half page article monthly in  The Leader highlighting

He said on this week’s agenda they will discuss a coffee talk session where councillors will meet with ratepayers. He added the In Focus page in the Leader also highlighted activities going on throughout the County.

“I think even with the letter to the council, it was important that it became a public document and the public could see the position of the County on the matter.

“We talk about our taxation comparisons and our administration team so it does make the public aware of what we’re doing.

“We’re trying to be transparent in this regard.”

He said if people have a concern ratepayers should advise or contact their division councillors and then those councillors should advise council.

“The ratepayers make up Lamont County,” he said. “As councillors we are elected every four years to try and make decisions to meet their needs  as best we can.”

Lamont County Reeve David Diduck

Bruderheim councillor wants response to letter from lawyer

Says apology to CAO ‘will never happen’

BY JANA SEMENIUK

During Bruderheim town council’s Mar. 20 council meeting, Bruderheim councillor George Campbell, who has been sanctioned by the town council twice so far this year, has requested clarification on the terms of his sanction.

In addition he requesting a response to a letter he said was sent to the council from his lawyer.

Campbell was first sanctioned in Jan. stemming from three incidents Chief Administrative Officer Phyllis Forsyth later said occurred between Jan. 8 and Jan. 24.

A second sanction was issued during the Feb. 24 council meeting after Campbell spoke to the Lamont Leader about the terms of his first sanction. Campbell was not present at the Feb. 24 meeting.

The terms of Campbell’s first sanctions, discussed by council in closed session, were never voted on in a

public session of council, as mandated in the municipal governance act.

Although Campbell only discussed the terms of his first sanction with local media, he was sanctioned the second time for doing so, breaching closed session confidentiality, after including that he was also being punished because of a rumour that he was ‘bad mouthing town administration’.

Campbell is barred from attending any committee appointments until Oct. and will receive a letter of reprimand from the mayor, Karl Hauch. Additionally, Campbell must submit a written apology to staff and council for his behaviour and his remuneration is suspended other than the fee for attendance at council meetings until Oct.

Campbell said he was not present at the Feb. 24 council meeting to defend himself, and questioned whether he

was now allowed to attend any closed sessions of council.

“This reprimand by my so-called untrustworthiness, then am I barred or not permitted from attending any meetings of closed session?” he asked. Forsyth confirmed that closed sessions are a part of council meetings that he is a part of.

“Furthermore, I have sent a letter via my solicitor to this council and I have not heard a response,” he said.

Hauch said the letter would be discussed in a future closed session of council but did not specify when.

“I was not at that last meeting to defend myself; I feel that I was thrown under the bus. And furthermore, if our CAO is expecting a response of an apology, that will never happen. Let it be recorded,” he said.

Hauch said he wants to move forward.

George as I’ve reiterat-

VILLAGE OF CHIPMAN

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The Village may, after the public auction, become the owner of any property or parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction.

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Dated at Chipman, Alberta, January 8, 2024.

Pat Tomkow Administrator

ed to you before, life is what you make of it and bad things happen to people. And it's how you respond to things that happen to you, is a measure of a person,” he said.

“We want to move forward with our town and improve things. We need

to work together to improve our team to learn how to move forward.”

Campbell said he wanted to ‘sum it up’.

“I look forward to working for this town. I've been a member of this town and I’ve been

in this town for 56 years, but I've never been so humiliated in my life.”

Campbell declined to comment on the contents of the letter sent by his lawyer.

Bruderhiem’s next council meeting is scheduled for April 3 at 7 p.m.

In Loving Memory of Veronica Anne Cossey

August 29, 1959 - March 25,2023

SHE IS NOT GONE

Ease your grief she is not gone, For in your heart she lingers on. Her smile, her laugh, her special way, Will comfort you from day to day. You’ll feel her presence in the breeze, That dances gently through the trees, And it’s her face that you will see, When you’re in need of company.

At any time, you can recall, The love you shared...you saved it all. And in time, more than anything, You’ll find peace in remembering.

Veronica's legacy is cherised by Ross, her best friend and loving husband of 46 years; children, Delane (Terry) Zacharko, Kerry (Mike) Reiniger, Allison (Abdoulie) Jobe and Tom (Tess) Cossey; her beloved 12 grandchildren, Chloe, Madeline, Kacey, Aisha, Finley, Alyena, Celia, Saffie, Myla, Zenon, Jamal & Muna. Along with all family and friends who miss her dearly each day

Wrestling out, magic in for Mundare Agri Days

BY JOHN MATHER

Pro street wrestling is out as an Agri Days event this summer in Mundare said Town CAO Colin Zyla.

“One is a magic show,” he said. “They have a 45minute street show, but then they do some small workshops for the kids.”

He said that would cost about $750 to $900.

The second possibility

In updating Mundare council about the day long community event, he told council a couple of new events were being evaluated.

for entertainment would be “The Circus People.”

“They do a half hour circus show and then do a 45-minute workshop to show kids how to do juggling.”

He said they do some aerial performances with four entertainers and it

would cost about $1,600. Councillor Rick Patrie said the town could probably do both events and Zyla said that was his plan.

In addition they hope to have a caricaturist back.

Zyla added he hoped the fire department

would return to having their games competitions which has always been a popular event.

He said he was looking at booking the two events.

Councillor Irene Talaga wondered if they should move the time of the performances up.

Zyla said they could go from 11 to 2 p.m. but he didn’t want to leave a gap between the end of the parade and the main street events.

Patrie agreed, saying people came out for the pancake breakfast and then stayed for the parade.

The merger between the Mary Immaculate Hospital Foundation and the Covenant Foundation is an exciting announcement that brings more opportunities for local and provincial partnerships that will make an even bigger impact for residents and families who rely on the Mary Immaculate Care Centre in Mundare.

As of April 1, 2024, all funds raised locally and designated to the Mary Immaculate Care Centre through the Covenant Foundation will stay local to help advance and innovate care for seniors and other continuing care residents at Covenant Health’s facility in Mundare.

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Mundare curling director Candice Kropielnicki presents the A division trophy to Mundare Men’s Curling Bonspiel winners (back row l-r): Skip Perry Zyla, Colin Zyla, Clarence Patrie, and Jarret Patrie. The A event, saw the team defeat: (front row l-r) Travis Kropielnicki, Andrew Schmidt, Trevor Zacharkiw, and Ken Perlik.

Opinion

In Ottawa they just don’t care about ordinary Canadians

BY JOHN MATHER

Well folks get off your couches and race to the bank in the next couple of days so you can fill your gas tank before the price goes up by eight cents a litre on April Fool’s Day.

No joking!

Both the province and the feds are set go raise the gas tax at the pumps by four cents each.

Now in Alberta we had a break on the fuel tax for two years as the province first removed it totally when the price of crude soared above $80 per barrel. Gradually that was increased and since oil was trading lower than $80 at around $78 during the first quarter, the tax was hiked back to its original amount.

This isn’t really an increase but a return to where the provincial levy had been. It could come down if oil remains above $80 per barrel in the next quarter.

Not so with the Feds.

This is Trudeau adding to the cash grab he calls the Carbon Tax.

And to use one of Naheed Nenshi and Steven Guilbeault’s favourite words, the “immoral” majority voted to continue on with this despicable government when Conservatives put forward a non-confidence motion over the hike on March 21.

I read an article showcasing the scandals of the Trudeau Liberals during the past eight years and the author used the term “wastrel” to describe Trudeau the younger.

Knowing this wouldn’t be a glowing reference, I still had to look it up in my trusty Oxford Dictionary.

“Wastrel” noun, "a wasteful or good for nothing person; a waif; a neglected person.”

Well I can certainly agree with this definition of Trudeau.

He is wasteful and in all reality really good for nothing. Canada has suffered under his leadership in the past eight years.

Our stature on the world stage has been battered while he parades around in costumes, dances at funerals and basically behaves as a buffoon while at solemn occasions of state in foreign countries.

Now let’s look a little further at this despicable act.

Letter: Council should listen to the people

Dear Editor:

Having read the “Letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs” which was a well crafted 11 page letter obviously by a professional consultant who was paid by Lamont ratepayers.

While holes can be picked in various subjects as well an obvious shortness in illustrating the background of a senior administrator and “sugar coating” in numerous areas, the letter was quite factual.

It is evident that the Councillors totally ignored, along with disrespectful behaviour, the official 900 ratepayers as well a further percentage of the ratepayers who agreed with the petition but did not want their name on the list… the silent ones.

The bottom line of the letter where many hours of background research had to be provided to the crafter: is there really a serious

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Backed by both the NDP, who through their ill-advised deal with the Trudeau Liberals to keep them in power are headed for oblivion themselves in the next election; and the separatist Bloc Quebecois - their vote to defeat the nonconfidence motion was 204 to defeat the motion and 116 in support.

In Alberta, the two NDP lowlifes along with their Liberal brothers helped defeat the motion. Remember these names next October when it comes to an election.

These four:, Edmonton Strathcona MP, Heather McPherson; Edmonton Griesbach MP, Blake Desjarlais; Calgary Skyview MP, George Chahal; and Edmonton Centre MP, Randy Boissonnault all want to see your wallet raided in the unproven theory that costing you more money will save the environment.

And feeling so smugly secure in his position that he wouldn’t be defeated, Trudeau rammed through another motion which could be even more shocking except anything he does doesn’t really shock me anymore.

The Liberals have quietly tabled a revision to the Elections Act that would have the effect of ensuring that more than two dozen

attempt of coverup by the Councillors to prevent a third party doing an assessment? I feel since the petition percentage is more than the minimum required, the right thing for the Councillors was not to issue such a letter which also can be interpreted that this issue needs to be shoved under the carpet.

I tip my hat to Councillor Neil Woitas for the backbone he demonstrated that the Councillors should have performed the right thing.

Being long on the tooth, and having served on an approximate 30 boards including chairing numerous, one ingredient I followed was to listen to the people or organizations that I was representing.

Ratepayer

John W Chomiak

MPs will qualify for gold-plated parliamentary pensions even if they lose the next election.

Under the existing terms of Canadian electoral law, Canada’s next mandatory general election date is Oct. 20, 2025.

The Liberal revision will extend the election for one week to Oct. 27.

The stated reason for this is so election day won’t fall amidst Diwali, the five-day Hindu festival of lights.

But shifting the date also ensures that a number of MPs first elected in 2019 – many of whom are NDPers or Liberals projected to lose in 2025 – will just pass the six-year threshold required to qualify for a lifetime parliamentary pension that starts as early as age 55.

This includes Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, the above-mentioned dipper McPherson and NDP MP Matthew Green.

Battle River Conservative MP Damien Kurek uploaded an image to social media of the clause outlining the date change and cryptically wrote “anyone care to guess the reason?”

The cost to taxpayers of the one-week delay could easily stretch into the tens of millions of dollars.

Just another couple of examples of Trudeau’s fiscal responsibility.

BY HAZEL ANAKA

I have a question for you. Is it totally insane to fly a couple of provinces away to spend five days with total strangers? Maybe. Maybe not.

I’m here to say, “Not in this case.” Several months ago, a YouTube colleague from New Brunswick invited the world to join her and her gal pals in Winnipeg. Kim and I had connected through comments on our videos and some emails. It seemed we may be cut from the same cloth, have a similar sense of humour, and share similar interests. Gradually, the idea seemed less crazy. I’d assumed it would be in May and almost looked forward to a road trip. When I learned it was March, I knew driving across the prairies in winter could be an issue.

In late January I booked my flight with WestJet and was, of

course, disgusted with the overall cost and the new ways airlines have discovered to wring even more money out of us. But, short of becoming a hermit, what real choice do any of us have? In early February, I began looking for a hotel. All of the places Kim suggested were booked. I had no idea that Winnipeg in March was such a popular destination. I looked at dozens of listings, called some places, and eventually, based on the photos, chose one with a free cancellation policy.

Part of what made this junket so attractive was the fact that Kim would be my chauffeur. Because I have a thumbnail photo of myself on one of my social media channels, she had an inkling of what I look like. I never asked for a photo or description of her but expected a discrete handheld sign saying ‘Hazel’ when I arrived at the airport. I’m coming down the escalator scanning the crowd for said sign. Instead, I see a huge poster saying ‘Vitaemo Hazel’ and a photo that has significance to us being held by two women dressed in Ukrainian garb. I burst

out laughing, get handed a bouquet of flowers and the welcoming bread on an embroidered linen, have a headpiece placed on my head, and get hugs all around. OMG, what did I get myself into, I wonder. With Kim is a dear long-time Winnipeg-based friend, Thelma who I also know only through YouTube. They whisk me away, asking if I’m hungry. I say, “Sure, I could eat” only to have them take me to Salvation Army. And so, our days of marathon thrifting began. The next stop was the Garwood Grill, a hugely popular place with a great food. At the table Thelma presents me with a cute but heavy little red suitcase filled with gifts for me. I am gobsmacked. (Spoiler alert, my suitcases are so overloaded and heavy going home, the little red one will arrive in July when Thelma and her husband come to Alberta for a wedding.)

After we talked far too long, Kim takes me to my hotel, which shall remain nameless. The exterior is gawd-awful with uneven paving stone STEPS to the front door. No place to pull up

to the door. And steps. Who wouldn’t want to schlep their luggage down the street and up some stairs? I go in to this dark, dingy, almost creepy place and learn that they don’t have an elevator so I’d be schlepping my luggage up a flight of stairs as well. I say, this place doesn’t look like the photos online. He says, it’s fifty years old. I say I’m not sure and head to the car to consult with Kim. If I couldn’t find a decent affordable place in February, what were the odds I’d find something that very night? She says, you’re not staying here; we’ll find something better. A couple hours, sev-

eral phone calls, some hotel drive-bys later, and in what can only be called ‘more luck than brains,’ I check into the Humphry Inn and Suites. I was beginning to fear a ‘fridge box under bridge girders’ scenario. Who among us would go through all that for someone she’d only laid eyes on a few hours earlier? The hotel cost more but was a great choice in the end.

Despite the time-honoured tradition of what happens in Winnipeg, stays in Winnipeg, I’ll be sharing with my YouTube viewers, both the finds and stories of these unforgettable days with new friends. The pressure to make the junket to New Brunswick in May began months ago but has only intensified. But honestly, I need to at least unpack and recover from this trip before I decide, from where I sit.

The rest of my stay was more of the same. Long days that began before sunrise and ended at night. Days of laughter, treasure hunting in southern Manitoba, meeting new like-minded people, gifts, those deeply personal gettingto-know-you conversations. Naturally, there was a trip to an antique sale and one last thrift store on the way to the airport! These five days were not for the faint of heart, dear readers.

Mundare wants CN railway ties removed

BY JOHN MATHER

Mundare wants thousands of railway ties, stockpiled alongside the CN tracks, removed from the town.

The matter came up for discussion at the regular council meeting March 19.

Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla told council he had a resident ask about the ties and stated he had called Alberta Environment about concerns of the ties leeching creosote into the ground water in the area.

Zyla contacted CN Rail at the beginning of the month and at the time was told they would look into removing the ties. He added he had followed up on March 14 and had still not received a response.

When the resident told Councillor Glen Rozumniak he had spo-

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Wolfgang Hans Hoffmann, aged 75, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 5, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Germany in March of 1949, he embarked on a remarkable journey that led him to Canada in 1954.

Wolfgang was predeceased by his son, Russell, and his parents: Eleonore, Werner, and stepmother Frieda. He leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. Survived by his two devoted daughters,

ken with Alberta Environment, he was told that since the ties were on CN property the provincial department had no jurisdiction.

Zyla told council he was prepared to send a letter to the Federal government and that a motion, “that a letter expressing the Town’s concerns with the railway ties be sent to the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, the Federal Minister of Transportation, with copies to the Federal and Alberta Environment Ministers, the MP for Lakeland and the MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville, and CN head office.”

But he then added, he had heard from CN Rail saying they were still looking into the matter.

“Then I got a call from the CN police,” he

Amy (Mike) and Carmen (Cody), Wolfgang was also a proud grandfather to Damian, Connor, Xavior, and Nataleah. His sister, Brigitte (Randy), and brothers, Peter and Karl (Madeleine), shared in his adventures and joys. Numerous nieces held a special place in his heart.

In the vast wilderness of the Northwest Territories Wolfgang met his beloved wife, Margaret Harrison. Their union began in Edmonton in September 1977, where they lovingly raised their daughters for two decades.

From an early age, Wolfgangs adventurous spirit thrived outdoors. He honed his skills in hunting, fishing, and trapping, eventually becoming an expert guide. His passion for nature led him to pursue a Bachelors degree in Biology

added. He said another resident had told him people were helping themselves to some of the ties from the stockpile The police were getting involved, “and I actually had a very good discussion with the officer.”

Zyla said the CN police were looking into the issue and seeing what could be done to

have the ties removed.

“I explained our concerns about fire and possible leeching of toxic materials and he said he understood our concerns,” said Zyla.

I told him we might be sending letters to the feds, and he said he would check further into the issues.

“As a result I think we should hold off sending the letter just yet.”

He suggested just accepting the information for the time being and follow up in a couple of weeks.

Rozumniak said he had heard from a resident who said he talked to the Federal Environment department and they said they would look into it.

Council accepted the item as information, although Councillor

Irene Talaga stated she would certainly like to see the ties removed as quickly as possible.

“I really think they pose a safety issue if there was a fire and they’ve been sitting there for two years,” she said.

Zyla estimates there are about 5,000 ties stockpiled in the town.

from the University of Alberta. Wolfgangs lens captured the beauty of wildlife through photography, and his written accounts of outdoor escapades graced the pages of magazines.

Whether trekking through rugged landscapes or constructing log cabins as a journeyman Carpenter, Wolfgang found solace away from the citys hustle and bustle. His happiest moments were spent under open skies, surrounded by the serenity of nature.

Wolfgang cherished time with his daughters, Amy and Carmen, and his circle of friends and family. His impact extended far beyond family-touching the lives of countless people along his extraordinary journey. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

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Stacks of railway ties line the CN siding in Mundare. The Town wants to see CN remove the ties, which have been stored at Mundare for two years. Council feels they pose a threat both from possible fire and from possible leeching into ground water. It’s also been reported that some are being stolen.

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Deadline looming for Social Studies curriculum public input

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY

Caribou Publishing

The Province is looking for public feedback on a new draft social studies curriculum, but the deadline for doing so is midnight April 2.

The draft curriculum is only about the K to Grade 6 information, with Grades 7 - 12 to be included in future engagement activities.

The Province says that the feedback received will be used to “further refine the new 2024 draft K-6 social studies curriculum before its expected release in the spring to help teachers prepare for classroom piloting.”

Social Studies in the study of history, geography, economics, civics and citizenship, and government and politics, the subject overview states.

The Draft curriculum, which is online at curriculum.learnalberta.ca goes through the proposed curriculum grade by grade, including Kindergarten, outlining each grade’s learning outcome.

The survey, located at: https://your.alberta.c a/k-6-curriculumengagement/survey_too ls/public-feedback, also contains links to the proposed curriculum.

Over the past two years, the Province has renewed and released updated curriculums in English language arts and literature, mathematics, and physical education and wellness (April 2022); science, French first language and literature, French immersion language arts and literature (March 2023); K-6 physical education and wellness curriculum, K-3 mathematics and English language arts and literature curriculums (September 2022); Grades 4 to 6 mathematics and English language arts and literature, and K-3 French first language and literature and French immersion language arts and literature, and science curriculums (September 2023.) From September 2023 to

January 2024, Alberta Education met with education partners, teachers, multicultural organizations, Indigenous and francophone communities, and other education specialists to inform development of the scope and sequence of K to Grade 12 social studies curriculum and the content of the draft K-6 social studies curriculum.

A preliminary survey saw 12,800 surveys completed by Albertans, leading to a new draft K to 12 social studies subject overview and K-6 social studies curriculum for Albertans to review and provide feedback on in March 2024.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association says it is offering suggestions to government on how it can improve the draft

“by ensuring that the perspective of teachers is kept front and centre.”

Jason Schilling, ATA president, says, “We have always maintained that teachers, who bring the curriculum to life every day in their classrooms, should be at the forefront of curriculum development. While the ATA has been given the opportunity to react to this curriculum draft,

teachers must be active participants in the process moving forward.”

Nancy Luyckfassel, ATA curriculum lead, says there is still much work to be done. “The current draft is an improvement over the disastrous 2021 version; however, further improvement is required. The feedback of active teachers must be reflected before the next draft hits the classroom.”

The Association adds, “The ATA is organizing

focus groups with teachers and curriculum specialists to take a deeper look at the latest draft. Their task will be to make specific recommendations and identify how to best prepare teachers for piloting and eventual implementation.”

Schilling also noted that Alberta Education under Minister Demetrios Nicolaides has been much more receptive to receiving and acting on teacher advice on curriculum matters.

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BY JANA SEMENIUK

Julie Gerow, 47, who lives south of Bruderheim, manned a table at the Mar. 16 Lamont Spring Farmer’s Market, selling off her late mother’s huge collection of John Deere memorabilia.

With her small Boston Terrier service dog named Iggy tucked firmly under her arm, Gerow smiled at her customers and chatted with them as they purchased toy tractors and dish towels.

The week before, Gerow couldn’t leave her house.

Gerow suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), causing her to ‘dysregulate’ at times when she becomes triggered. Gerow described the dysregulation as debilitating.

“When I dysregulate,

everything turn shades of gray, black and white. I can’t move,” she said, adding that if she can catch it in time, she can take medication she carries in her purse. If not, Iggy comes to the rescue.

“Iggy seems to know when I'm in those moments, and she'll start licking me,” said Gerow.

“She will start licking my face and then I will slowly start to come around. Everyone thinks PTSD is just reliving a bad incident. But it’s way more involved and complicated. It’s reliving the incidents over and over with depression and anxiety, poor self-esteem and catastrophizing events.”

Gerow said her PTSD was first brought on in 2009 after a hostage taking at her workplace, Workers Compensation Board (WCB) in

Edmonton where she was a supervisor.

Although Gerow was not taken hostage herself, she was left to manage things after another supervisor left the scene.

“There was no senior management there. It was difficult for me,” said Gerow. “I had a parent blame me that his daughter was being held hostage and what were

we doing to ensure the safety of the staff in the building. I ended up having to call a mother in the east coast to let her know her daughter was being held hostage. Listening to her scream haunted me for a very long time.”

Gerow was left in her role for nearly 12 hours while the gunman, a disgruntled claimant

named Patrick Clayton, held nine hostages at bay inside the building.

She said the fear, terror and sense of responsibility from that day rooted deep inside her mind and sparked her debilitating mental condition unbeknown to her.

Gerow tried to simply continue with her life, not realizing the extent of her mental health con-

dition. She continued raising her son as a single mom, and tried to brush off her symptoms which included becoming light sensitive, an increased startle response, and nightmares.

An incident at work with one of her directors however, made her realize she needed help.

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Provincial budget allocates money for water intakes if need is there

BY JOHN MATHER

A line item in the Alberta 2024 budget could be used to spur industrial development in Lamont County.

In the budget under the title of Municipal Infrastructure Support, there are a couple of lines regarding support in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland.

“The province supports municipalities’ collaborative approach to regional economic development,” the section reads. “The Industrial Heartland is the first Designated Industrial Zone in Alberta, spanning five different municipalities.

Budget 2024 allocates $32 million over three years to fund the Designated Industrial Zone Pilot Project, which will construct three new water intakes and associated infrastructure in the Industrial Heartland.

“These projects will help attract new private investment to the region.”

Lamont County Reeve and chair of the Alberta Industrial Heartland Association David Diduck said it wasn’t really tied into getting approval for the water licence the County is seeking to draw water from the North Saskatchewan River.

“I know the County is close to getting its final approval for the water licence,” he said.

He said the Province had previously provided money to conduct studies for the water intakes.

“To build an intake is not a cheap proposition,” he said. “What the government has done here is if the County gets its water licence, and if there is an industry wanting to located in the area that would want a steady processed water supply then obviously we have to construct the intake.”

He said part of the $32 million would go towards the construction

of the intake.”

He said the Province is prepared to fund the construction of the water intakes if there is a need by industry to do so.

In Lamont County there have been rumours of a few industries unnamed who are kicking the tires to possibly locate in the county.

One is Bunge, a global food producer, who have done a lot of ground preparation along Range Road 202.

“If Bunge was to proceed with their project it certainly could be one which would trigger the construction of the intake and subsequent pipeline,” said Diduck.

He added that the company is going through a merger process right now, so that has held up any approvals for the project to proceed.

“I believe it’s the merger that has put the project on hold and not any economic issues,” said Diduck.

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Irma United Church Spring Supper and Auction returns

Wednesday, April 3 at the Irma School Gym. Supper at 5:30 p.m. Silent Auction 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Live Auction with Grunow Auction Services. Contact Michelle Larson

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Mundare jacks up local improvement tax by 8 cents Properties affected on the hook for 8 ¢/year

BY JOHN MATHER

Mundare

Council

passed a bylaw at its regular March 19 meeting which will result in an eight cent a year tax increase in the Local Improvement Tax used to fund the town’s North Life Station.

The increase came about because in 2023 two lots 13 and 14 of plan 7321BW Block 14 were amalgamated to allow the lift station work to proceed.

Under a section of the Municipal Act, explained Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla to council, the local

improvement tax bylaw must be revised if any lots have either been amalgamated or severed.

That, he added, resulted in the Local Improvement Tax being reviewed and updated.

He said after the review the costs of the local improvement tax would have to increase by eight cents per year for each property affected by the LIT, which affects only the north side of the town.

Council passed all three readings of the bylaw to allow for the increase.

Fort company wins United Way award

BY JOHN MATHER Fort Saskatchewan’s

MEGlobal has received the 2023 United Way Seward of Distinction for the company’s 2023 campaign for companies with less than 250 employees.

Representatives of the company received the award during the Alberta Capital Region’s annual Red Tie Gala in Edmonton March 14.

The company and its employees raised more than $60,000 during its 2023 campaign.

“We are honoured and humbled to be recognized for the work our United Way Campaign

Committee did this year,” said MEGlobal Production Director Amanda Vanderburg.

“We pride ourselves on being community driven and recognize the ever-growing need for essential support services for those in Fort Saskatchewan and surrounding communities. Successful campaigns such as this go a long way in helping those most in need.”

The 2023 campaign generated $29,911 in employee contributions, $25,000 from MEGlobal, and $5,130 raised in special company campaign events.

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“Unfortunately, my manager who understood my needs and created a safe haven for me decided to retire. And when he decided to retire, I was assigned to another individual who was a bully,” she said.

“One day another director grabbed me by the shoulder and asked me if I understood her. I just spiraled out of control after that. And almost three months to the day (my previous manager retired) I was released without cause in 2020.”

Gerow said she has not been mentally well enough to return to work and after years of fighting for compensation from her workplace, she is now preparing to put her farm up for sale. She said she is grateful for the love and support of her family and friends.

“Nobody supports me working right now because there's no trust. So pretty much the only person I may be able to work for is somebody I know really well and understands my condition or myself,” she said.

Gerow said one thing

that has helped her PTSD was writing about incidents, exposures and traumas, for her compensation claim which ended up 26 pages long. Gerow detailed everything she experienced over the past several years. Incidents which included a man setting himself on fire in 2016 and trying to enter the WCB building, another man swinging a weapon outside the building and threatening to smash vehicles, in addition to workplace bullying incidents which left her depressed, anxious and suicidal.

“The incidents replayed over and over in my mind like a television show. The PTSD is not limited to first responders and veterans. The symptoms are very similar for everyone who has experienced trauma,” she said, adding

that after she wrote her 26 pages the incidents stopped replaying in her mind for the first time.

Gerow said that today she still struggles at times with agoraphobia, anxiety from being in a public or crowded place, in addition to suicidal ideations. She said she is helped by her therapist, medication, family and friends and, of course,

Iggy.

Gerow wants people to know that mental health is not always visible and being kind to others is always the right choice.

“One day when I was contemplating suicide, one person said the right thing at the right time and it kept me from harming myself,” she said. “It’s so important to be kind.”

Maschmeyer records shutout in PWHL Ottawa win

BY JOHN MATHER

Strong outings in two games last week, including a shutout by Bruderheim goalie Emerance Maschmeyer, led to Ottawa of the Women’s Professional Hockey League, getting into fourth place in the league for the final playoff position.

Maschmeyer got her first shutout for her team with a 3-0 win over New York on March 20. The win was enough to get her 2nd star of the game.

Ottawa’s Daryl Watts opened the scoring with her fifth goal of the year late in the first period.

After a scoreless second frame, two late third period goals from Brianne Jenner at 17:23 and Emily Clark into an empty net at 18:58 sealed New York’s fate.

Maschmeyer turned aside 26 shots during the game.

On March 23,

Emerance Maschmeyer

Maschmeyer faced 22 shots as Ottawa topped the league leading Toronto team 5-3 before more than 8,000 fans in Ottawa.

After a scoreless first period, Natalie Spooner gave Toronto a 2-0 lead on her 14 and 15 goals of the season.

Daryl Watts pulled Ottawa within one with her sixth goal with only five seconds left in the second frame.

That late goal seemed to give Ottawa a new lease on life  and they came out and scored three straight to take the lead 4-2 after 15 minutes

in the third period.

Watts scored her second of the game while Hayley Scamurra with her fourth of the year and Brianne Jenner with her fifth also scored.

Sarah Nurse pulled Toronto to within one at the 16:21 mark, but an empty netter for her first hat trick by Watts sealed the win for Ottawa.

Ottawa now sits in fourth place with 27 points, five ahead of fifth place Boston which does have a game in hand.

The PWHL takes a break beginning this week as players gather for the upcoming World Championships which will be played in Utica, New York. Regular league action begins again on April 18.

Ottawa’s next game will be played April 20  when they host Minnesota. They will then host Boston on April 24.

• 5119 - 48 Ave, 4712 - 51 St, 5121 - 48 Ave, & 5116 - 47 Ave Lamont AB. 5,800 sq ft shop on with additional 3 fenced lots across the back alley from the shop property. Shop was used for agricultural machinery repair. All properties must be bought together. Price $650,000

• W4-17-53-2-SE both halves Lamont County. 160 acres #2 soil 135 ± acres cultivated near Mundare. Price $640,000

• 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 $2,990,000

TWO HILLS COUNTY RECREATION LAND

SOLD SOLD

• W4-12-55-27 NW 146 acres with 1/2-mile frontage on the North Saskatchewan River. HWY 29 and RR 123 50± acres of cultivation power at property Nicely treed lot for a building site. Price $350,000

STRATHCONA COUNTY

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

• Parts of SW and SE -7-53-22-W4 located at 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 $5,100,000

CAPTURE:

BY JOHN MATHER

The Two Hills RCMP Detachment is promoting the  RCMP’s voluntary surveillance camera registry program, CAPTURE (Community Assisted Policing Through the Use of Recorded Evidence), to aid in fighting rural crime in its area.

The program has experienced success in many other communities across the province.

Sgt. David Henry of the Two Hills detachment said, “If you wish to participate in the program please sign up at the website provided.”

At the website ruralalbertacapture.ca residents can create an account. From there, they can enter their con-

Two Hills RCMP inaugurates public surveillance initiative

tact information and video cameras on the secure site.

The information is not available to the public. If an officer needs to contact you, they will do so by the information provided.

Residents and businesses who have video surveillance can sign-up for free.

This initiative helps officers quickly track down video evidence in ongoing criminal investigations within Two Hills and nearby RCMP jurisdictions.

The CAPTURE program allows a person or business to voluntarily upload a portion of video if requested, which then allows officers to evaluate the video

footage before deciding to ask for a copy.

Henry also provided a list of things to know about the program: It is completely voluntary and consent can be withdrawn at any time; the video footage on your camera remains your property; the RCMP will not have live access to your camera feed. We will only ask for videos already recorded; you can share your video footage through the website for an officer to view before they decide if the video will help in their investigation; and an officer can provide you with a USB thumb drive to copy your video.

An officer cannot download the video; they can only view it.

Leader issues with recent In Focus ads

20 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Revamped Church Tour

Community Programming

Visit lamontcounty.ca/churchtour to explore the historical churches that make Lamont County the Church Capital of North America

Community Grant Applications – Now Open

With more churches per capita than any region in North America, you can take the tour by viewing YouTube video, audio casts or by PDF as you take a self-guided tour.

This tour was highlighted by CBC Edmonton!

Farming Rental & Custom Tenders – April 3 Submission Deadline

Lamont County is seeking land rental and custom farming tenders for four properties as below:

1. NE-29-56-16-W4 (Hay and Pasture) – for a three-year term (May 1, 2024 to Nov. 30, 2027);

2. NW-2-56-16-W4 (Hay and Pasture rental) –from May 1 to Oct. 31, 2024;

3. NE-23-57-20-W4 – to be custom farmed (Hay) for 2024 season; and

4. NE-25-58-16-W4 (Cultivated Land) for a three-year term (May 1, 2024 to Nov. 30, 2027).

Sealed tenders must be submitted as separate bids by 12:00 p.m. on April 3 to Lamont County’s Agricultural Fieldman. See: lamontcounty.ca/public-tenders for more details and steps to submit a tender. Any additional questions can be directed to agservices@lamontcounty.ca

FCSS Volunteer Tax Program

Road Bans: Maximum Allowable Weights – Effective March 15, 2024 New road bans effective March 15. See lamontcounty.ca/roads for full details.

(VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming or call 780-895-2233 for info. or registration). Some of the current CALC, FCSS & KFRN include:

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

1. Parents and Tots (Andrew: Thurs. & Lamont: Wed.).

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is able to assist those who may need assistance with their taxes (e.g., low income, seniors/older adults, single parents, etc.). Or if you have any tax questions. Contact FCSS at 780-895-2233 Ext. 226 for more info.

Grant and Supports Assistance for Older Adults

2. CALC: Digital Skills Workshops (Andrew and Mundare); Creating Family Connections; Kitchens; and English-Language Learner programs, contact Cheryl B. at 780-895-233 x233 or Cheryl.B@lamontcounty.ca for more information.

3. FLEX for Boys and True2U for Girls (weekly).

4. Youth Centre: Bruderheim, Chipman and Mundare (weekly).

5. Grief Support Group (weekly).

6. Cooking With Your Littles (Chipman and Lamont) signup.com/go/saqOMuZ

Starting March 7, set up an appointment at the Mundare Seniors Centre on Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for assistance with provincial, federal, and community benefits and supports. FCSS can assist you with ways to receive your maximum entitled benefit. Contact Michelle at 780-895-2233 Ext. 223 to register.

Canada Revenue Agency – Info Session for Seniors

7. Yoga for Older Adults (Lamont, 8 wk. program starting March 19) contact michelle.a@lamontcounty.ca or 780-895-2233 x223 for info.

8. Talent Show: April 5 (Chipman) for more info and to register. contact Dayna.J@lamontcounty.ca

9. Meals in Motion: March Menu. Call Chrissy to order at 780-975-9592.

10. Canada Revenue Agency Information Session for Seniors (Lamont, Apr. 3).

11. Benefits and Supports for Older Adults – Mundare (michelle.a@lamontcounty.ca).

For seniors and older adults interested in a presentation and information sharing related to taxes, scams and benefits and credit options as hosted by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), attend April 3 from 10 a.m. to noon in Lamont – lunch will follow the seminar. Contact Michelle at 780-895-2233 Ext. 223 to register.

At Home Alone – Ages 10 and Up

12. FCSS Volunteer Income Tax Program – Contact FCSS at 780-895-2233 x226.

13. Connecting Generations: Leprechaun & the Bunny https://signup.com/go/LDuiNKL

14. Conflict Resolution - Mundare: ages 10-14, 10 a.m. - noon, (erin.b@lamontcounty.ca). Mar. 27

15. At Home Alone (for ages 10 and up) – March 26.

Do you know what to do when you are home alone? For children 10 and up, attend the At Home Alone session course Lamont on March 26, from 1-3 p.m. Registration is required: https://signup.com/go/aJmMMsP, or the QR code

Contact Michelle at 780-895-2233 Ext. 223 for more information.

16. Volunteer Appreciation Week 2024 (April 15-18).

Access current monthly services & programs information scan the QR code or for FCSS, CALC and KFRN on each of the services’ Facebook pages: | FCSS: FCSSlamontcountyregion | KFRN: groups/1922602184662497 | CALC: LamontCountyAdultLearns |

Development Permit for Discretionary Use – Appeal by April 3 See lamontcounty.ca/public-tenders for full details.

DevelopmentPermitforDiscretionaryUse – Appealby April3

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

| Contact CALC/FCSS/KFRN: 1-877-895-2233 | 5303-50 Ave. Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 |

Next Agricultural Service Board (ASB)

Meeting

The next scheduled ASB meeting is (Wednesday) April 10, 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.

Next Lamont County Council (Regular Council) – Wednesday (Mar. 27)

The next Regular Council Meeting is planned for Wednesday, March 27, starting at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link). A link to meetings, agendas and minutes can be found at: lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes.

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