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Vol. 11, No. 22, Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Lamont Lakers junior boys win EIPS championship

PHOTOS BY MEGAN LOCKHART

The Lamont Lakers junior boys team faced the Mundare Dragons in the league championship game on Wednesday, March 22. The Lakers won by a score of 5428. Mundare was second in the league this year and played as tough all season.

They beat us in the EIPS tournament in January as well so it was great to avenge that loss. “The boys worked hard and stuck to the fundamentals while playing sound defence. Trent Kucy rebounded hard and Thomas Hoculak played phenomenal defence against a talented Mundare team,” stated Coach Laslo.

“Braydon Nimchuk was one of our most offensive players in the final; a tribute to his hard work and dedication this year. The boys grew tremendously this year and stayed focused on the team goals and didnʼt get ahead of themselves. They grew as a team and as young men,” added Coach Laslo.

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ABBI bull bucking Futurity event in Lamont to be Canada’s first The group also provides an environment for bucking bull breeders to foster the growth of animals, to ensure that the finest animals are available for competition.

ABBI has been expanding rapidly in the last few years, and provides opportunities for owners and breeders to bring animals to Professional Bull Riders sanctioned events.

Though there are many members of ABBI in Canada, they were unable to compete locally until now.

Along with the events, ABBI is also expanding online.

They are creating international Facebook pages to cater to members in other countries.

Lamont stockbreeders Shawnene and Kyle Wallgren are ABBI members, and are working hard to organize Lamont’s Futurity event.

Megan Lockhart Associate Editor American Bucking Bull Inc. (ABBI) is making its way into Canada, beginning with Lamont.

A Futurity is scheduled for April 15, which will be the first event that the company holds in Canada.

“This is a way for our Canadian members to compete with their livestock closer to home, while still enabling them the opportunity to have a path to make it to our World Finals,” said ABBI Executive Director Jay Daugherty in a release.

The Top 3 Futurity animals at Lamont’s event will win a place in the Futurity Finals in Las Vegas.

ABBI is a registry intended to record and preserve the pedigrees of bucking bull livestock, as well as promote owners, breeders, and trainers of the bulls to participate in events.

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY SYLVIA MCDONALD

The Lamont Public Library held its annual Easter Egg hunt on Tuesday March 22.

There was a wonderful turnout with over 20 kiddos. Mrs. McDonald read a few Spring/ Easter books with the help of the children, followed by a couple Easter crafts. Then they had to search the Library for all the eggs the easter bunny hid. What a fun night!!

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From Where I Sit: Days of Influence

By Hazel Anaka Having Grady here for a sleepover is different than it used to be. Before he started school scheduling wasn’t as big a problem.

When he was younger he needed undivided attention just to keep him out of harm’s way.

You know: choking on small objects, falling down a flight of stairs, electrocuting himself, ingesting poison, anything requiring a trip to the emergency department and stitches.

Preparing food he would eat was another challenge.

Limiting treats then was easier because he hadn’t been tainted by sugar or salty snacks yet.

Yet, I never knew if he was still in the ‘all cheese all the time’ phase or ‘anything but cheese’ days?

Luckily he’s

always loved my yogurt/cinnamon/chia/ pumpkin seed concoction for breakfast.

In the beginning the early rising was especially hard. Now, when he wakes up at six or six thirty he amuses himself until a more civilized hour.

Over time his interests have changed too. He no longer lives to play with the farm toys. I can’t say I miss vacuuming up the wheat that inevitably spilled, as he was augering it from a grain wagon to a truck. But I am sad he is no longer interested in farming – real or imaginary. That changed momentarily when I had

to pull out a stuck semi and grain trailer with the four-wheel drive tractor and a tow strap.

In the early days I played cards with him or taught him board games.

With me, he had to learn how to lose. Gracefully; without taking his dice and going home. Or crying. Learning that just playing the game is often the only reward.

I continue to be amazed at his maturity and smarts. Some credit goes to today’s curriculum and teaching methods. More goes to the time and effort his parents and others who care about him have invested in him. None of us did

baby talk. We looked for new things to teach and verbalized, demonstrated, repeated the new information. We were active, not passive, in our engagement with him.

Now, he is hooked on technology like most kids his age. One day he responded to a text by calling instead.

He explained that he types too slowly and was supposed to be in bed already. Now he can navigate around Netflix and use Facetime.

On this sleepover I notice more changes.

He’s a little cockier, a little more flippant. He needs to be reminded to be respectful and polite.

Often, the behaviour was ‘just a joke.’ Uh huh, some joke. Tough love and consistent discipline should ensure he turns out to be someone we’ll all like.

Though we miss the early, simpler days, there’s no stopping the course of nature. Maybe that’s the role of a grandparent, especially a farmbased one. Keep bringing things back to basics: pulling out a stuck truck, studying a dead pigeon, joy-riding on the trike, colouring, finishing the Ninja sticker book.

The days of influence are fading from where I sit.

Lamont Lakers League crowned Elk Island Public Schools league basketball champions

PHOTO COURTESY OF LAMONT HIGH SCHOOL

Members of the Lamont Lakers junior boys team are indeed #1, having clinched the title of champions on Wednesday, March 23 on home court.

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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Opinion Would you want your children to have to pay back your loans?

Why do we allow our governments to do so? $616,122,000,000.00. That’s what we all owe.

That’s the amount of the Canadian debt. Written out in long-hand, that’s six-hundred-and-sixteen billion dollars.

To clarify, that’s what we owed last week. It grows in interest by thousands every minute, or $2.1 billion per month.

This year the Liberals announced that they will be adding $30 billion to the Canadian debt in the government's 2016 budget announced recently. In other words every member of your family will have to pay over $18,000 each, to repay their portion of this gargantuan debt load.

Furthermore, the Trudeau government plans to rack up an additional $65 billion (for a total of $95 billion) in additional federal debt by 2020. With accrued interest, that would mean by the end of this Liberal term, the federal debt will be at roughly $815 billion or almost $23,000 per member of your household in just four more years.

Almost one-quarter of our national debt will have been attributed to the present government in only one term in office.

Canadians need to be concerned about this debt for the sake of their children, but for themselves as well. We’re somehow enabling a government which has presented no plan whatsoever of getting down to a balanced budget, to continue to borrow while it approaches $1 trillion owed.

Unfortunately political parties tend to be more concerned with staying in power than doing what is best for the country. Right now that would involve taking one on the chin. But it’s a selfish business.

Ultimately we are allowing our elected government to saddle future generations with our present day problems, rather than demand alternative actions - like paying our own way, a lesson we tell to our kids.

Kerry Anderson

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Public input needed for 24 hour emergency care Help citizens of Lamont County and citizens of Alberta who travel through the County of Lamont.

Accidents and/or medical incidents may occur at any time, not just from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. which are the hours our emergency department is open at the Lamont Health Care Centre.

In October 2015, we presented a petition of over 800 signatures to our MLA, Jessica Littlewood, who in turn forwarded this petition to the Hon. Sarah Hoffman, Minister of Health. We wanted to serve this petition then because we were under the impression that a budget was to be tabled then and we wanted this

petition presented before the budget.

No budget, nor any response to our petition to date. We, of course, are hoping for a positive response to us getting the funding of about $300,000 annually that would bring us into the 21st century of health care. The population of the County of Lamont is approximately 8,400 people, therefore we are talking about $36 per person annually to cover 24 hour emergency care in Lamont. $300,000 is not pocket change, but is a pittance of our provincial budget of about $45 billion or more.

Logic would dictate that by opening our emergency care to 24 hours per day, it would

most certainly alleviate the pressure being placed on the Fort Saskatchewan Hospital, would certainly save on ambulance transfers, and would bring this hospital up to the standards it used to have. We have a gem of a hospital in Lamont that is not being utilized to its potential, nor is it serving its taxpaying citizens as it should.

Please, please take a few minutes of your time and write our Minister of Health a letter and relate to her why you want and require 24 hour emergency care. The address is as follows: Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Hoffman, 423 Legislative Bldg, 10800-97 Ave, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2B6.

Or email her at health.minister@gov.ab.c a with a CC to me, Larry Doskoch, at emergcare24.7@gmail.co m and to our MLA Jessica Littlewood at fortsaskatchewan.vegreville@assembly.ab.ca.

People, we need your help. Without your assistance and input, we will end up with nothing.

By CCing emergcare24.7@gmail.co m, I will know how many emails are sent and how serious our taxpaying citizens are pertaining to this concern. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please email me at the above email address.

Thank you in advance, Larry Doskoch

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Wicker casket a startling find ket,” said Young.

She added that after the find, she was able to contact the daughter of

Megan Lockhart Associate Editor

Many older buildings come with a rich heritage as they pass between owners, and the location of the Lamont Leader is no different.

The building sits on Main Street, and is currently owned by Maria Solano-Young, who also operates her travel agency, Lamont Travel, out of the storefront.

Aside from the newspaper and the travel agency, the property has served a wide variety of businesses over the years.

In the past, it has been the location of an insurance agency and an accountant, but was originally a funeral home.

“I owned the building for 20 or so years,” said Young, “and I got someone to clean out the shed.”

The shed consists of multiple rooms, and there was a startling find in the very back.

A wicker casket, estimated to be from the late 1800’s or early 1900’s, was hidden behind .

“It’s just a viewing cas-

a crawl space beneath the floor that was used for storage for the funeral home.

These days, the crawl space is used to house the sump pump, to keep the building from flood-

ing in wet conditions.

Young’s discovery showcases the fact that interesting history can be

found in the most unsuspecting places.

Multi-purpose century old casket even used in ambulance service. one of the previous owners, who was able to give her some context.

“They were used for everything,” Young said of the wicker casket.

The previous owner’s daughter recalled her father using the casket to provide ambulance services for ill locals, transporting bodies, and for viewing bodies at funerals.

Along with the casket, the building also houses

Lamont PeeWee Hawks Would Like To Thank the Following Sponsors: The Co-operators Insurance & Financial Services – April Burback Terry & Kim Ostapovich Dena & Shannon Williams Air Liquide Scotford Integra Tire – Fort Saskatchewan Ken Wagner QC Transport Gateway Mechanical Bladz Skate Shop Theresa Martel – SDI Marketing/Gatorade Winners Way Source for Sports Edmonton Oilers Deerland – Corey Oshust Calaway Park McDonald’s Pizza Hut Boston Pizza

Big Thank You to the wonderful volunteers who made this event possible and a

Thank You to all the patrons of our

3 Sold Out shows The Chipman Players

Shed crawl space once used for funeral home storage.

Building owner Maria Young.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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Town of Mundare

Ukraina Park Attendant The Town of Mundare requires a PARK ATTENDANT for Ukraina Park on a contract basis.

Please check www.mundare.ca for the job description or contact the Administration Office at 780-764-3929.

Park attendant contract pays $550.00 per week and runs from May 9 to September 9, 2016.

Please submit resume by Friday, April 8 to: Town of Mundare 5128 50 St. Box 348 Mundare, AB T0B 3H0 Or by fax to 780-764-2003 or e-mail to cao@mundare.ca

Oilfield Contract Operator Position A growing, junior, oil and gas producer is currently accepting applications for an intermediate contract operator position in the Redwater/Bruderheim area.

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Covenant Health wins ethics award

Megan Lockhart Associate Editor

Covenant Health, who operates the Mary Immaculate Care Centre in Mundare, was named one of the 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

The awards are distributed annually by the Ethisphere Institute, which is run out of multiple branches across the United States.

This year, 131 companies were honoured across 21 countries, and Covenant Health was the only Canadian company to make the cut. In total, seven health care organizations were honoured worldwide.

The companies are evaluated based on five criteria: Corporate G o v e r n a n c e ; Compliance and Ethics Program; Culture of Ethics; Corporate Citizenship; and Leadership, Innovation, and Reputation.

"For us, the honour is more than a designation; it is willingness to hold ourselves up to public scrutiny, to test our ethi-

cal performance and to drive quality improvement,” said Gordon Self, Vice-President of Mission, Ethics, and Spirituality for Covenant Health, in a release.

"Every decision we make, be it at the bedside or around our senior leadership table, is values driven.

“The question we have to constantly ask ourselves is whether these decisions are aligned with who we say we are as an organization. Do our personal and organizational values consistently inform the choices we make?

“In humility, that is a question we all have to ask ourselves, and to keep striving in living up to that ideal every day."

Covenant Health’s Mission Discernment tool received high praise, as it assists staff in working through difficult organizational matters.

One example of this occurred when the issue of disclosed and hidden recording devices being used in a care setting.

The discernment saw

the benefits of keeping families connected with their loved ones in care, but there were also privacy risks involved.

In that specific case, the family was approached, so that Covenant Health caregivers could better understand their needs.

The incident raised awareness of a need for a review of company literature.

A dozen people from across the organization came together to look at new scenarios and provide different perspectives in order to create a position statement.

The statement is now being circulated for feedback, and will shape company policy down the road.

"Being recognized as a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company® is an affirmation of our commitment to deepening ethics in all we do, as the issue with electronic recording devices attests,” said Gordon.

“The designation is only a start. There is, of course, always more for

us to strive for, but it's still something for which Covenant Health should be really proud”.

Rayne Kuntz, Media Relations Senior Advisor for Covenant Health, said, “This is the second year we participated and the recommendations we received in our initial Analytical Scorecard were adopted to deepen our culture of ethics.

“We have now received this year’s Analytical Scorecard and we’ll begin again to identify areas of opportunity and leverage strengths as part of this ongoing commitment to quality improvement.”

She added that many Covenant Health leaders are involved in the process, and work to gather up evidence to support their self-assessment ratings.

Chaplain Marjorie Charest, who works with both the Mary Immaculate Care Centre in Mundare and St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville, said the award is a true honour.

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“For Mary Immaculate, we have such a long and rich history with our Sisters’ work,” she said.

“The Sisters founded their work on good, strong Christian values, and it’s a privilege to be able to carry that on.”

Charest added that those values are passed on to those in the Centre’s care.

“We want to provide

dignity and respect for those residents the same way that the Sisters did 50 years ago.”

Charest gives credit to the Sisters for the award, stating, “We didn’t just learn ethics on our own.

“For us as staff, it’s an honour and a privilege to be recognized as an ethical company, but even better to be able to carry on the work they started so long ago.”

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Town of Mundare

Summer Student – Public Works The Town of Mundare requires summer students to assist with various duties in the Public Works department.

Duties will include general labour, cutting grass, weed eating, assisting with landscaping, special event set-up and tear-down, and assisting other staff as required.

These are seasonal positions from May 2 – August 31, 2016. Wage is $13/hr.

Please submit resume by Friday, April 8 to: Town of Mundare 5128 50 St. Box 348 Mundare, AB T0B 3H0 Or by fax to 780-764-2003 or e-mail to cao@mundare.ca

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Mrs. Horonʼs Andrew School kindergarten students made these cute bunny masks for Easter. Back row (from left): Lucca Bzawy, Easton Tkachuk, Tayla Furgeson, and Brooklyn Calfat. Front row (from left): Savannah Dublanko, Connor Lopes, Kaci Williams, and Bella Corey.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 7

Fish and Game Youth Group builds and hangs birdhouses Megan Lockhart Associate Editor

On Saturday, Mar. 19, Lamont Fish and Game took out their Youth Group for a day of exciting activities.

The group of 16 youth, parents, and volunteers headed out to the Lamont Trout Pond, as well as the Cindy Conservation Project.

“We went to both properties and picked garbage and put up bird houses,” said Ken Engman.

Over the course of the day, they gathered up seven garbage bags of litter, and one of bottles.

Engman said he has been planning the outing for a while, and it was long overdue, judging by just how much trash they picked up.

The Youth Group is made up of the children of Lamont Fish and Game members.

“All you need is a membership for your kids to participate,” said Engman.

The group aims to teach youth about conservation, encourage giving back to local communities, and Engman is even teaching some survival skills.

He noted that it is sometimes hard to find projects that all of the Youth Group members can participate in, as they range in age from four to 14.

The birdhouses were constructed by the older members before Christmas, while the younger participants were able to paint and decorate them.

The houses are constructed for smaller birds, so that their nests and eggs are protected from larger predators, such as magpies.

“The bluebirds are starting to come in already,” said Engman.

“We went out and had a great day, and had a hot dog roast after,” he added.

Attendees of the Youth Group are able to reap other benefits as well, such as being sent to camp.

Lamont Fish and Game donates to local camps, and

Fish & Game Youth Group SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Lamont Fish and Game took their Youth Group out on March 19. They headed to both the Lamont Trout Pond and the Cindy Conservation Project, where they spent the day picking up litter and hanging birdhouses. Youth Group members built and decorated the birdhouses this winter.

Spring clean-up Lamont Fish and Game members assisted the Youth Group in picking up litter along the roadways on March 19. The group cleaned up around the Lamont Trout Pond, as well as the Cindy Conservation Project near Mundare.

They also put up birdhouses for the bluebirds, and finished the day off with a hot dog roast.

Hand made bluebird birdhouse Jacob Nice and Madison Dey, of the Lamont Fish and Game Youth Group, hang up a handmade birdhouse to offer bluebirds a safe place to nest.

is able to send youth to learn important skills over the summer.

This year, four are being sent to the Narrow Lake Camp, as age restrictions prevent younger members from attending.

Lamont Fish and Game also took on the Cindy Conservation Project a couple of years ago. Engman says the area is essentially a large slough, but is open for hunting.

Future projects with the Youth Group are already in the works, with plans to go out and plant 250 trees later this spring.

Lamont New Horizons Drop In Centre Annual Meeting April 13, 2016 3 pm at the Lion’s Building

WANTED: Gravel Truck Driver - must have Class 1 - end dump & gravel-wagon experience an asset - wage depends on experience Send resumes to trevorstrucking@live.ca or FAX 780-895-7499 Land Sale by Public Auction VILLAGE OF CHIPMAN Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Village of Chipman will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Village Administration Office, 4816-50 Street, CHIPMAN, Alberta, on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. the following lands: LOT(s) BLOCK PLAN 1 &2 2 5250-Q 17 1 5250-Q Pt NE-30-54-18-4 containing 0.413 Hectares (1.02 Acres) more or less.

Each parcel of land will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.

The land is being offered for sale on an "as is, where is" basis and the Village of Chipman makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability of the subject land for an intended use by the purchaser. No bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by the Village. No further information is available at the auction regarding the lands to be sold.

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.

TERMS: Cash Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.

Dated at Chipman, Alberta, January 11, 2016.

Pat Tomkow Administrator

8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Andrew Drama to transport audience to Crazytown Megan Lockhart Associate Editor

The Andrew School Drama Class is putting on their third annual dinner theatre on April 14, presented along with the Andrew FCSS. The production will feature Jonathan Rand’s play, “Crazytown.” Set in a fictional town in Canada, the play explores the inner workings of a strange community. The elementary school is caught up in a heated political debate about critical topics, such as tater tots, and the nicest man in town is given a unique ultimatum while locked

in the police interrogation room.

Drama teacher Angela Christensen describes the play as “a perfect spoof with side-splitting hilarity from start to finish.” Crazytown also features a wide variety of residents.

“The play consists of 71 characters, and our fabulous cast of 8 will make each and every character memorable,” said Christensen.

This year’s cast includes: Hope Boster (Drama 8), Devon Hamaliuk (Drama 8), Carson Slasynski (Drama 8), Brandon Wipf (Drama 8), Alyshia Bryks (Drama 8), Alex Slasynski (Drama 10), Jarod Spurrier (Drama 10),

Tyra Shulko (Drama 20).

The dinner theatre, she said, was implemented in the 2013-14 school year by previous Drama teacher Breanna Sorotsky.

“Last year was my first year in Andrew and my first time teaching Drama so it was a huge undertaking for myself and the students when we performed,” added Christensen.

She noted that Sorotsky left her in good hands, and the FCSS was incredibly helpful to her.

“FCSS provides the meal, ticket sales and advertising, and Andrew School provides the Drama production with

our junior and senior high drama students.

“In addition, Andrew Student council supplies the servers and ushers on the evening of the event,” said Christensen.

FCSS Director Elke Carr is cooking the meal for the night.

“They’re selling advance tickets only,” said Carr. In order to prepare the right amount of food, she must know how many people are attending ahead of time.

Tickets for Crazytown are currently available at the Andrew School, the Credit Union, and the hotel.

Victoria Hotel Misinformation of the business in 2014.

The article also states that Erdmann’s parents passed down the business to him. Erdmann actually purchased the property with his parents, and bought them out in 1981 to become the sole owner.

We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

Some corrections were received for the “Illustrious history of Victoria Hotel recaptured” article that was featured in our March 22 edition of The Lamont Leader.

The article incorrectly states that Emil Erdmann is the current manager of the hotel. He is not involved in the hotel’s operations since his sale

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The Lamont Atom Hawks won the silver in the Tier 5A finals. They lost against the Pembina Pirates on Mar. 19, with a final score of 11-6. Back row (from left): Rachael Leamon, Merv Richardsons, Ethan Weleschuk, Jacob Shiach. Middle row (from left): Maisie Andruchow, Konnor Kalbfleisch, Blake Shaw, Dylan Onushko, Devon McKinnon. Front row (from left): Kade Dickinson, Mason Oshust. Missing: Jackson Burant.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 9

Andrew fire destroys garage

PHOTO COURTESY OF STAN CHOLAK

On Tuesday, Mar. 22, the Mundare Fire Department responded to a fire in Andrew around Noon. The fire completely destroyed a detached garage, as seen above.

Public Engagement Process in the works for Strategic Plan likely in the Fall Old plans need reviewing, some on life support says Lamont County CAO Singleton Megan Lockhart Associate Editor

Robyn Singleton, Lamont County CAO, is working on a Strategic Public Engagement Process that will encompass several plans that require public input.

The idea will be put into action later this year, as scheduling conflicts have prevented a plan from being completed any sooner than June.

“The Strategic Plans are supposed to be living documents, and ours is on life support,” said Singleton.

He stated that it has been nearly 10 years since a substantial review has been completed.

Singleton added that the Municipal Development Plan, the Land Use Bylaw, and the Heartland Area Structure Plan are also getting old, and are in need of review.

The proposed Public Engagement Process would be able to tackle them all simultaneously, rather than repeatedly and regularly seeking

public input for each individual Plan.

Singleton believes that asking too much, too often results in decreased interest from the public.

“All of these reviews need public input,” he said.

“It’s more efficient if we consult them at the same time.”

He added that he believes regular questioning makes some people think there is money available for new projects.

“You can quite easily create expectations by asking questions,” said Singleton.

“In the current economic reality, there is not going to be a lot of new money.”

Balancing the public’s wishes with available funds, he said, is not always easy.

“You’ve got to do what you can while keeping the public opinion in mind.”

Singleton does not expect the process to be a short one.

“It is a big job, but we’re going to go at it slowly to get it right.”

Following the construction of a strategy, the plan will then be taken before Council for approval.

From there, a timeline must be decided on.

“We’ve got a lot of farmers in this area,” said Singleton.

Depending on weather, harvest season can change drastically.

As of right now, Singleton says that the

Public Engagement Process is likely to begin late this fall, after harvest is complete.

Lamont & District Ag Society

April 8, 2016

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Family Day Rescheduled!!!

Saturday, April 2, 2016 Noon – 3 pm Join us for a complimentary Hot Dog & Coffee County of Lamont Parking Lot Stop by for a visit and find out what other terrific events we have planned!!

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Enjoy a packed evening of family fun with tough bulls and tougher cowboys Lamont & District Ag Society Bull-A-rama Supreme - see POSTER in Ag Supplement for more details

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Practice Farm Safety this spring & summer!

Basic first aid training for the farm could make a big difference Farms are often in remote areas, where help can be a long time coming. A quick response is critical. If you know what to do, you can improve an injured person's chance of survival.

Take a first aid course!

Get information on first aid courses in your area that are specifically farm related. You will be

trained to administer CPR and to deal with wounds, burns, breaks and shock. These skills may save a life someday.

The minimum basics for first aid on the farm: • Get trained. Take first aid training and red cross training and make sure you update your training on a regular basis.

• Locate first aid kits in farm buildings and machinery. Know where the closest kit is to your work area. Ensure first aid kits are well labelled so they are easy to find.

• List emergency numbers at each phone along with legal land locations or rural addresses to give to the emergency operator.

• If possible, have a cell or mobile phone with you out in the field. If you or someone else gets hurt away from the farm yard, you can call for help.

• In an emergency, stay calm. The victim will be reassured by your confi-

dence. Give first aid.

Seek proper medical attention as necessary.

Detailed and current information is readily available on the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety website (Schedule 2).

This website lists several types of first aid kits, depending on the number of workers and distance from main worksite along with other helpful information to help you get prepared for your specific operation.

From cute to critical - animals are dangerous Most people think of farm animals as docile, cuddly critters that graze and laze in lush green pastures. They tend to overlook the fact that handling animals can be very dangerous and is one of the leading causes of farmrelated injuries, particularly sprains, strains, and fractures.

"Many people can relate to how sore their arm is after taking a dog for a walk on a leash, and the dog was pulling the whole time," says Bob Friesen, CFA President.

"You can just imagine what the strain on your body would be like if a 600 kg horse or cow were to pull on your arm, slam you into a wall, trample on your body, or step on your foot. Handling animals can be very unpredictable and very dangerous, so it is important to be alert to the animal and its surroundings and take every safety precaution available."

Each year, animal-related incidents are a leading cause of non-machinery deaths and injuries on Canadian farms.

While animal-related incidents account for only five per cent of agricultural fatalities, they are involved in about onethird of all injuries, according to a recent study.

Bulls, horses, and cows are the leading risk factors, followed by calves, steers, and pigs.

The study also reveals significant patterns in the types of animal-related incidents.

For example, almost half (46.5 per cent) of horse-related injuries happen to women, age 16 to 59, and are caused primarily by falls when riding.

Men, age 16 to 59, are most frequently (68 per cent) injured by cows during the calving season of February to June. Men age 60 and over are most fre-

quently killed by bulls in the month of August (57 per cent) as the breeding season starts.

Many animal-related farm injuries can be prevented by following a few basic rules: • It is unsafe to work on foot inside an animal holding pen or chute system unless there are secure panels or gates to prevent crush injuries.

• Workers should avoid working alone with unpredictable large animals, especially bulls and horses.

• Workers should always

have escape routes so they are not trapped in small areas with large animals.

• Most 'struck by animal' injuries resulting in fractures are caused by horse kicks. If possible, workers and bystanders should avoid standing behind horses.

• Many skull fractures occur when riders fall from their horses. Riders should always wear CSAapproved helmets to reduce the likelihood of sustaining a skull fracture in the event of a fall.

See the Ag Supplement 2nd section for more!

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WHAT YOU SEE ALL THE TIME, YOU MAY STOP SEEING AT ALL. It’s easy to forget to watch for power lines, especially on your own land or when transporting equipment. The growing size of farm equipment, road conditions and even weather can impact safe power line clearances.

Know the height of your equipment and remember to plan for safety by looking up, down and all around. If you are unsure of how close you can get, call us at 310-WIRE (9473) or visit www.fortisalberta.com to watch our farm safety video.

WATCH FOR A POWER LINE SAFETY PLAN COMING TO YOUR MAILBOX SOON OR DOWNLOAD FROM OUR WEBSITE.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 11

Practice Farm Safety this spring & summer!

What you see all the time, you may stop seeing at all Fortis Alberta launches a farmyard safety campaign Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

Fortis Alberta has launched a safety campaign that targets farmers and ranchers recently, and has introduced a new tool that all producers should keep in their inventory.

On their website, they have a downloadable, three page Power Line Safety Plan that every farmer and rancher should complete.

The planning sheet has spots to fill in the rural address, legal land description, and numbers to call for fire, ambulance, utilities, check before you dig, and any other phone numbers that apply.

The plan outlines maximum safe heights for farm equipment when passing under power lines, both on farm or yard entrances and access roads, and on the provincial and municipal roads and highways.

There’s a section to fill in the actual height of equipment, like Air Seeders, Cultivators and sprayers (in and out of transport mode), tractors, trackhoes and backhoes, grain trucks, silage trucks, bale haulers, combines, fully upright grain augers, and spots for other equipment that

producer may have or use in proximity to power lines.

Finally, the plan includes a grid where the location of power lines and underground lines relative to farm buildings, field access points and other work areas can be indicated.

“In Alberta tens of thousands of people make their living in the agricultural industry.

“With large equipment they work their fields to provide for the public, to provide for their families.

“Their focus is on the task at hand, and too often that focus does not extend to the dangers hanging just above, or lying just below.

“Each year there are hundreds of power line contacts in Alberta, and a large number involve agricultural equipment.

Sometimes these contacts result in serious injury, other times, they result in death.”

This is some of the information from “Power Line Safety for Farmers,” a seven-minute video that Fortis has available on their website that provides some very important information to anyone who operates or moves large agricultural equipment near powerlines.

The video tells the

story of one farmer who was preparing to do the right thing.

Allan Kurtz was measuring the height of his powerlines with a regular measuring tape, when the end of the tape got too close to the live line and arced, sending 14,000 volts of electricity through his body.

Kurtz was intending to move a grain bin, and believed he was taking the correct precautions by measuring the line clearance.

“The idea was once I got parallel then I’d take my height [measurement] and that would be good,” Kurtz says. “A flash of light, and “zzzt;” that was how I got my quota of electricity.”

Kurtz lost both his legs from that incident, and learned the hard way that getting too close to a power line is extremely dangerous.

Most farmers are quite familiar with the poles and lines running through their property, but as farm equipment gets larger and larger, anything higher than 3.6 metres could be putting operators at risk with contacting an overhead powerline.

The size of equipment has roughly doubled in the last 60 years.

There are two main

rules with regards to working in proximity to powerlines, and according to Fortis, it’s critical that farmers be aware of those guidelines.

“First, how close you can come to a power line when you’re parked and operating, , and second, the maximum height of equipment that can pass beneath a powerline without stopping.”

When folding or unfolding wings or extensions, always allow seven metres of clearance between equipment and power lines. (4.2 metres) or 13.7 feet.”

Some lines can be as low as 3.7 metres, and severe weather can cause power lines to sag lower.

When transporting equipment, when your load is 5.3 metres or higher, you must contact

Fortis Aklberta at 310WIRE. 4.15 metres, Ab Gov’t must be contacted travis.gov.ab.ca Powerlines are not only overhead but underground ahead.

Contact Alberta 1-call before any underground excavation is done.

“If you do come in contact with powerline, do not move. Ensure that everyone nearby stays a minimum of 10 metres away.

“Call for help. if you must exit, jump away with two feet together, and bunnyhop or shuffle until you are at least 10 metres away.

“Do not take large steps, as you could complete a circuit and get a serious shock.”

Powerlines can ener-

gize fences, trees, train tracks, and bodies of water when they are in contact.

If you see a line down or in contact, don’t get closer than 10 metres.

Never stack hay, pile grain or place bluk fuel tanks or graineries near powerlines. Even if they are at a minimum safe distance, equipment or children playing could come within an unsafe distance of the line.

“Under no circumstances should anyone but trained safety staff attempt to lift or measure power line clearances.”

Electric hazards can be anywhere, with larger equipment and more deelopment in the area, always ask yourself, where’s the line. See fortisalberta.com/farmsafety

WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO RISK?

Life’s most memorable moments shouldn’t include contact with a power line.

Before moving large farm equipment around power lines, call 1-855-277-1670.

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LHS drama students perform “Ax of Murder” Megan Lockhart Associate Editor Lamont High School performed an all-ages show on Mar. 22 in the school gym.

The play, titled “Ax of Murder,” was written by Pat Cook, and performed by Drama students in Grades 9 through 12.

The show is something of a murder mystery, revolving around the play itself.

Writer Colin Chambers, played by Lexus Richard, believes that his script is haunted.

Director Bonnie Bagwell, played by Sommer Riley, tries to convince her cast that a haunted play is nothing short of impossible.

As the actors begin reading the script, strange things begin happening on stage.

Stage cues reflect reallife actions, and soon Sergeant Mike, played

by Margaret Balsillie, shows up to inspect a call received about a murder.

Things get even weirder as someone is murdered onstage, and no one can pinpoint a culprit.

The cast of the play was rounded out Madalynne Skousbol, Christina Pearson.

Natalie Laronde, Apollo Connolly, Julia Hitchings, Alyssa Fontaine, Emma Walters,

Providence Grain Group consolidates operations with Lansing Trade Group SUBMITTED ARTICLE Providence Grain Group, Inc. (“Providence”) and Lansing Trade Group, LLC, (“Lansing”) are pleased to announce the consolidation of their western Canadian grain operations and an additional investment by Lansing in Providence Grain Group Inc. The combined businesses will operate under the current Providence Grain Solutions brand.

Providence will continue to be led by Milton Miller, President and CEO, and its headquarters will remain in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. The Board of Directors will be comprised of a majority of producer shareholders along with experienced individuals in the agriculture industry.

Upon consummation of the transaction, Lansing will increase its ownership in Providence to approximately 38%. The proposed transactions are expected to close on March 31, 2016.

Providence is honoured to welcome Lansing’s Western Canada employees and customers to the existing employees and customer base that make up

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the Providence Grain Solutions brand.

Combining these two businesses is a chance to align the strong asset base and merchandising of Providence with the Lansing team and build a larger network across the prairies.

Additionally, Columbia Containers Ltd. (“CCL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Providence, is pleased to announce the approval of the development permit to expand CCL’s container facility in the Port of Vancouver. This expansion will increase rail velocity and associated incentives, increase storage capacity to 14,000 MT of grain, and double container packing speed.

About Providence Grain Group, Inc. Providence Grain Group, Inc., operating as Providence Grain Solutions, is primarily farmer owned and operates elevators and or crop input locations in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Waskatenau, AB, Viking, AB, Crossfield, AB, Marengo, SK and Columbia Containers Ltd. in the Port of Vancouver.

Providence also has trading offices in Winnipeg, MB and Blenheim, ON.

Nicholaus Gray, Brianna Bennett, Kallie Milliken, Allister Forrester, Cena Danyluk, Eric Perron, Braeden Ridland, Brooke Benson, Mackenzie Szaroz, Bree King, and Julia McGill.

Elijah Lebeuf, Ryan Moffat, Isabel Anderson, and Samantha Kowa ensured the play ran smoothly with their work behind the scenes.

“Our students did a phenomenal job and Lamont High is very

Spring Rush!

She added that the Drama season is far from over, and there are still two more upcoming productions this year.

The High School crew will return at the end of April to perform “A Night of One Acts,” and in May, the Junior High troupe will hit the stage, though their play has not yet been chosen.

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She added that the production was the first to make use of a brand new sound system.

“The kids were very excited to experience acting with such beautiful technology,” she said.

“We still have much to learn in terms of sound, however, it was a wonderful beginning to what I predict to be a successful future.”

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LL09-12c ________________________ Tofield Curling Club 2016 Annual General Meeting April 12th, 7:00 pm @ the Tofield Curling Rink. All members welcome.

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Call Lee at 780-336-6089 or Murray at 780-336-6088 03tfnc ________________________

AAA Natural Foods Inc. Grain and Feedlot Operation requires a Full time–Permanent Farm Feed-Lot Supervisor (NOC: 8253/8252) for their Star, Alberta location to begin As Soon As Possible. Job duties: Develop work schedules and establish procedures, Maintain quality control and production records, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Supervise and oversee growing and other croprelated operations, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Maintain work records and logs, Perform general farm duties, Hire and train staff, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Requirements: Education - completion of high school, At least one year of experience as a labourer working with cattle, Experience in the operation of farm equipment skid steer, loader, tractor and semi truck, Class 1 driver’s licences are an asset, Mechanical and computer skills are an asset, Be selfmotivated, an independent thinker, and an excellent problem solver, Have a valid driver license or able to obtain one, Speak and write in English, Willing to work flexible hours, weekends and overtime, Ability to supervise 5-10 people.

Salary: $16.25 to $18.00 hourly, 40-60 Hours per week. Apply by e-mail to: aaanaturalfoods@mcsnet.ca Apply by mail to: RR1 Star Alberta T0B 4E0. Apply by fax: 780-895-2404. LL11-12c ________________________

Bulls for sale. QUIET twoyear-olds and yearlings, black angus bulls and black baldie bulls available.

Semen tested. 780-632-1961 or 780-632-1104. LL11-25p ________________________

Roy’s Handyman Services.

Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. 780-6620146 or 780-232-3097. TMtfn ________________________ Shane’s Stucco & Drywall Full Renovations, Drywall, Taping, Stucco, Stone, Tile, Textured Ceilings, Spray Painting and Sand Blasting.

Shane Hollar - Home: 780336-4832 Cell: 780-385-4833 PO Box 307, Viking, AB, T0B 4N0 thollar7@hotmail.com 08-12c ________________________ Straight Line Fencing Custom Fencing - All types.

We also remove old fencing.

Clearing of bush. Also selling Liquid Feed. Mark Laskosky 780-990-7659.

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FOR RENT Hayland for rent. 90 acres of Brome, Fescue, Orchard grass, Timothy and Alfalfa mix, west of Tofield. Phone: 780-662-2497.

TM11-12p ________________________ 3 bedroom house in Tofield, great location. Available April 15, 2016. $1,400 per month (includes water). $1,400 security deposit required. Call Murray @ 780-266-3835.

TM11-13c ________________________ 3 bedroom house in Tofield, 1 & 1/2 bath, nice yard, deck, single attached garage, some pets welcome. $1,200/month plus D.D. and utilities. Available May 1st. Call Janet at: 780-4310988.

TM10-12p ________________________ Apartments for rent 5015-53 Ave Tofield - 3 Bedroom $990/month.

Laundry inside units. Heat, water included. Available immediately. Also there is commercial space available for rent $1,000/month. Contact 780-932-0041.

TM10tfnc ________________________ 2 bedroom large suite in 3story walk-up apartment building under new professional management with live-in, on-site caretaker.

Close to Town Centre, hospital and No-Frills Superstore. Rent from $895, incl. utilities, energized parking stall. DD $500. Seniors welcome with special rate. 780632-6878 or 780-918-6328 LL06tfnp ________________________ Viking - 3 bedroom townhouse. Available immediately. Call Sue at 780-3855287 42tfnc

HELP WANTED SAFETY STARTS HERE TRAINING CENTRE • First Aid - CPR AED (AB & BC) • Standard First Aid • Emergency First Aid • Child Care First Aid • HCP First Aid • H2S Alive (Enform) • Ground Disturbance (Global) • Confined Space Entry • CSTS • PST • TDG • WHMIS • Flagger Training Phone (780) 608-1434 www.safetystartshere.ca ________________________ The Viking Historical Society is accepting applications for a part-time position for the Viking museum. This position will run mid–May through the end of August. Duties include guiding visitors through the museum, cataloging donations and general upkeep of the buildings and grounds. Other weekly schedules may be considered. Cover letters and resumes may be dropped off at J & L Automotive. Not all applicants will be interviewed.

12-15c ________________________ Viking Meats requires part time help 2 to 3 days a week and student for part time after school position. Apply in person.

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YOUR AD HERE

LIVESTOCK Purebred Salers Bulls.

White, tan, red and black.

Scattered Spruce Salers.

780-768-2284 or Cell: 780208-0199.

03-25c ________________________ Purebred yearling and 2 yr old Black Angus bulls for sale. Heifer and cow bulls available. Call 780-986-9088 LL05-12p ________________________ Yearling Red Angus Bulls.

Ph: 780-336-4061 12-13p ________________________

CLASSIFIED ADS ARE 3 FOR 1 PRICE!

MEMORIAM MIKE ZIMINEK Sept. 4, 1923 - April 4, 2012 In loving memory of our loving Dad, Gege and Big Gege It broke our hearts To lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called You home.

You left us wonderful Memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, And nothing Seems the same, But as God calls Us one by one The chain will link again.

Your loving smiles and Gentle ways Will live on forever In our memories.

Always remembered and Sadly missed by your Children, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren 12p ________________________

REAL ESTATE BACK ON THE MARKET!!

Treed and private 6.8 acre setting on the edge of Viking. 2 homes (one with renter), indoor pool, Shop, Machine Shed and Garage.

Lots of potential and possibilities. Listed at $454,900.

MLS # E4012610. Call Kevin Smook 780-336-3220.

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SERVICES Massage and Reflexology 1 hour treatments. Call: Marge 780-662-3066.

TM36tfnc ________________________ 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 ________________________

THANK YOU We the family of Dale (Spence) Amundson, who passed away suddenly, would like to thank everyone for the food, flowers, cards and hugs at this difficult time.

Thanks to Rose and Earl for their warmth and understanding, also to Rev. Alvin and Lois for a beautiful and heartfelt service.

Thanks to all the relatives and everyone who attended the funeral service and for all the donations that were given to the Viking Hospital Foundation and others of their choice, also for the ladies who served the great lunch after the service.

Dale will be sadly missed, but we are sure his heavenly reunion with Mel and Neil was a happy one.

Pat Holly & Sam & family Chris & Colleen & family Cindy & Duane & family Marty, Tanya, Tyler & families 12p

WANTED Looking for a small farm/acreage or house on a farm ASAP. Ph: 780-8708898 12tfnc ________________________ Wanted - 12 or 14 foot Aluminum boat. Call 780662-4298.

TM12p ________________________ Looking to buy 10’ to 14’ offset disc to pull behind 970 Case. Harrows to pull behind disc would be welcome. Phone: Rod 780-6620054.

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Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process ________________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS ________________________ HAPPY 70th SIS (baby Mason), April 1, 1946? You were adopted in 1946 to: Father 50, farmer/plasterer.

Mother 39, teacher/clerk.

Siblings - 2 brothers, 17/15; 1 sister 14. Contact cjanewilkinson@shaw.ca. 1-250-860-6474. ________________________ AUCTIONS ________________________ COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 6th Annual Edmonton Motor Show Collector Car Auction.

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Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext.

228; www.awna.com. ________________________ UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. Tractors, skid steer, mini excavator, trucks, trailers, horses. Edgerton, Alberta.

Scribner Auction 780-8425666. Pictures & listing: www.scribnernet.com. ________________________ UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. Tractors, trucks, equipment, trailers, shelters, granaries! North of Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666. Pictures & listing: www.scribnernet.com. ________________________ ANTIQUE AUCTION for Shirley & Don Dubie - April 9 at Busby Community Hall.

Wonderful variety of antique pieces. View details at www.spectrumauctioneering.c om. 780-967-3375/780-903-9393. ________________________ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ________________________ HIP OR KNEE Replacement?

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See details at albertacareers.net.

Send resume to: resumes@hardistyhomehardware.ca or fax to 780-888-2100. ________________________ JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more.

Alberta's weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online.

Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers. ________________________ FARM WORK OVERSEAS: dairy, beef, sheep, crop farms & horticulture operations host & employ young Canadians ages 18-30. Work, travel, experience! International Rural Exchange: office@irecanada.ca. 306-489-4407; www.irecanada.ca. ________________________ SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE is looking for a Site Manager Couple to live in & operate our storage facility at 2135 Pegasus Road NE, Calgary OR 9944 - 33 Ave., Edmonton.

Expectations include: Current computer skills and office experience; sales; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; maintain the physical facility; janitorial - keep the facility clean; oversee contractors; balancing daily with a cash out; managing, training & scheduling assistants; valid Class 5 driver's licence; candidate will be asked to agree to a Credit & Criminal Record Check. Base and commissions - 80K-85K per year, 2 bedroom residence - gas and electricity is included, benefits, free storage, contests and prizes. Training to start mid April. Email BOTH Calgary resumes to Lisa Lmcnamara@sentinel.ca.

Email BOTH Edmonton resumes to Savanna - sregnier@sentinel.ca. ________________________ MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! ________________________ EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ________________________ A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20', 40' & 53'. 40' insulated reefers/freezers.

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These blanket classified ads are produced through a joint agreement by The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Lamont Leader, Tofield Mercury and Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA). These ads appear in all AWNA member papers (120 papers) for the cost of $269.00 (+gst) for the first 25 words, $8.00 per word over 25. To place a blanket classified, call a CARIBOU PUBLISHING representative at 780-385-6693 or email ads@thecommunitypress.com. dows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40' flatrack/bridge. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com. ________________________ FEED AND SEED ________________________ HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca. ________________________ MANUFACTURED HOMES ________________________ 2015 SRI MODULAR Showhome Clearance. Great savings on new orders until May 1, 2016. Call us for pricing at 1-855-348-0808 or visit: www.westerncanadianmodular.com. ________________________ REAL ESTATE ________________________ 2237 +/- ACRES GRAZING LEASE near MacKay, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 375 AUMs, natural water throughout. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. ________________________ 5 PARCELS OF FARMLAND near Altario, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 12 in Provost, Alberta. Fenced land, natural spring water. Contact Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate. ________________________ 104 PLACER GOLD CLAIMS - South of Dawson City, Yukon. Ritchie Bros.

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Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 80 Acres Pasture & 2 Parcels Grazing Lease. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. ________________________ SHOP & OFFICE COMPLEX - Millet, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 27,730+/- sq. ft. industrial shop & office complex - 40 +/- title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. ________________________ INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY & SHOP - Strathmore, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 2+/- title acres industrial property & 8000 sq. ft. shop. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. ________________________ PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres year round water. Management available.

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18 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Pasta with purpose: K of C serve up plenty Michelle Pinon Editor The local Knights of Columbus Council did a great job promoting and selling tickets for its annual Family Pasta Supper on March 19 at the St. Michael Recreation Centre, but it was also serving up details for a new and exciting project at Elk Island National Park (EINP).

Around 250 people attended the fundraising feast, and support the longest running religious program in the process. For more than 40 years Catholic volunteers as well as various other Christian faiths have been teaching religion at Lamont Elementary School.

The Knights of Council, (#6382), in partnership with four other Knights of Columbus Council’s in the region and EINP are in the midst of a refurbishment project in the park.

“We’re looking at restoring the site at Tawayik Lake where Pope John Paul 11 sat to pray and reflect during his 1984 visit,” stated Cameron Johnson, Visitor Experience Product Development Office at EINP. Johnson explained that on Sept. 17, 1984, Pope John Paul II was slated to visit Jasper and take a helicopter flight in the mountains, but inclement weather forced him and his entourage to remain in Edmonton. Pope John Paul II was sad and dejected, but Archbishop Joseph MacNeil suggested they take a trip out to EINP instead. There on a bench at Tawayik Lake the Pope took time to reflect, meditate, and pray the rosary.

As a way of commemorating the visit, the Lady of Lourdes put up a commemorative panel at that site.

Time has taken it toll on the panel, and now the K of C councils are guiding the project philosophically and financially, while park staff will supply the labour and manage the project, added Johnson. “We wanted to provide a space where visitors could expense faith in a new or different way, to be able to sit where he sat and walk in his footsteps.”

Besides the panel there will be an interpretation panel with a map at the trail head, several other panels featuring quotations and photographs from the original visit, as well as a new bench installed at the site. The estimated cost of the project will be $18,500.

The project has been designed and fabricated to last many years. “We’ve been working on the project for about a year, and we’re nearing the final stages and we’re almost ready to go to production,” explained Johnson.

A special unveiling celebration is slated for Sept.

17, 2016; exactly 32 years to the day of the papal visit.

MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS

Charter members of the K of C, with 50 years of service, that were recognized were: (Back row from left to right): Tom Adamyk, Roger Belland and Bill Letawsky. Middle row from left to right: Karl Siczek, Andy Woitas, John Prokopkiw, Adolph Poniewozik, and Bill Skulbleny. Front row from left to right: Joe Zazula, Ray Letawsky, Stan Skubleny and Lawrence Skubleny.

Ed Medynski, Pat Conway, Allan Borys, Peter Malowany and Patrick Medynski were awarded 25 year pins.

The newest members of the K of C with one year of service are Jonathan Klita, Justin Malica, and Eric Malica.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Members of the Lamont Lakers junior girls basketball team earned second place in the Elk Island Public Schools division finals on Tuesday, March 15th. After the game they posed with their silver medals. Back row from left to right: Coach Bryan Dussault, Emma Derksen, Illyssa Thrower, Jasmine Strickland, Amber Thiessen, Kaitlynn OʼBrien, Mary Balsillie, Myka-Anne Kennedy, Ali Akitt and Mackenzie Carrick. On the bottom row from left to right: Cara Stuermer, Morgan Fedyniak, Abigail Foulds, and Autumn Riley.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 19

NEWSPAPERS THAT’S AMAZING! HERE’S HOW: You mean

are still outperforming other media?

• Readers spend more time with print advertising than they do with electronic advertising. Newspapers are tangible.

Newspapers can be saved and scrapbooked.

• Newspapers close the sale of products.

Other mediums are better at driving high volume response, but the close rate on newspapers is higher because of a better educated (about the product) buyer informed through newspaper ads.

• In a Canada-wide survey in 2015, newspapers were the number one media, as chosen by vehicle buyers, for finding information which closed the purchase of cars, trucks, SUVs and all motor vehicles.

CLOSE RATES: According to Media Bids, Newspapers are still outperforming the following media by: • 40% - higher than internet • 30% - higher than radio • 22% - higher than TV

PROPER USEAGE: NEWSPAPERS If you have used

for years,

have you been advertising correctly?

One reason you may not have been, is that most newspaper customers have such faith in the historic reliability of newspapes that they only put the ad in once.

NOBODY WOULD PUT A TV, RADIO, OR INTERNET AD ON ONCE! • Media Bids statistics show that although results from newspapers can be expected to be good, the key to a successful advertising campaingn is:

MULTIPLE INSERTIONS • Sales have shown to increase 57% second insertion • Increase of 35% third insertion Consistency has proven to be the prime factor in driving response and closing a sale, more so than size of ad or positioning.

Lamont: 780-895-2780 Tofield: 780-662-4046 Viking: 780-336-3422 Killam: 780-385-6693 Sedgewick: 780-384-3641

20 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Successful applicants must be in good physical health with the ability to lift heavy objects.

Fax: (780) 895-7404 Email: HR@lamontcounty.ca

Fax: (780) 895-7404 7404 Email: HR@lamontcounty.ca