May 29 Lamont Leader

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The elusive Great Gray Owl was photographed in Lamont County this week. The huge bird grows up to 33 inches tall with a wingspan of up to 5 feet, making it one of the largest owl species in North America. Story Page 2 Photo: Chelsea Stolz

BY JANA SEMENIUK

A local pet groomer captured an amazing photo, near her husband’s family farm in Lamont County, of a Great Gray Owl.

Chelsea Stolz, who owns and runs Queen of Hearts Pet Grooming in both Lamont and Tofield areas, said she and her husband Mike were on their way to visit her mother-in-law May 26 in the late afternoon, when she saw the enormous owl.

“We were driving up on it and we were wondering what it was. When we got closer, we realized it was an owl,” she said.

“We stopped the car and rolled down the window and snapped the photo. He was not bothered at all we were there.”

According to reports, the huge owls are elusive and not easy to find.

Board Chair of the Beaverhill Bird Observatory, Geoff Holroyd, agreed.

“They are unusual to see in this area in the summer,” he said. “They are mostly nocturnal except if hungry and hunting for mice to feed their nestlings, which is probably what this bird is doing.”

Holroyd said males and females look very

similar, so it was not possible to identify this particular owl as one or the other.

According to reports, Gray Owls are the tallest owl species in Alberta, but not the heaviest. They weigh up to 1.7 kilograms, approximately half the weight of a snowy owl, and possess the sharpest hearing among all the owl species. They can hear a vole, very similar to a mouse, crawl beneath the snow in winter allowing them to plunge into it, talons spread, and capture their meals.

They can grow up to 33 inches tall with a wingspan of up to five feet.

The Great Gray owl also made an appearance in the Harry Potter stories as Errol the Weasley family post owl, who, due to his advanced age, had trouble hauling loads and needed help from other owls.

The oldest Great Gray owl on record was at least 18 years and nine months old living in Alberta. The owl was

banded in 1996 and found in 2013 after being hit by a car.

According to data from the Christmas Bird Count, where bird species are counted with records dating back more than 100 years, a total of 14 Great Gray Owls were noted this past Christmas in the Elk Island Park region, where the year before only four were seen.

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Chipman set to quadruple population with car show

BY JOHN MATHER

This is the weekend Chipman’s population is likely to quadruple. For one day only.

The only indication right now is a small sign that has been put up along Highway 15 for several months.

Chipman Car Crafters Show June 2. If past attendance is anything to go by, this 23rd edition of the car show could attract upwards of 4,000 people. The weekend begins June 1 with a swap meet and vendor area at the Chipman Agricultural Grounds.

“It’s come a long way since we first started it a few years ago,” said Chipman Car Crafters president Dave Gray. “We have about 25 to 30 vendors coming out for it.”

He added they will be offering everything from car books, to memorabilia, collectibles, car arts, tools and possibly even some used vehicles for sale.

“We try to keep everything automobile related,” said Gray.

Vendors are asked to be at the site for set up by 7:30 am and then the stalls can open for 8:30.

Gray adds while it generally should shut down about 3 p.m there is no set time for closing. If it’s busy the stalls will stay open.

On Sunday the car show takes place with vehicles lining almost every street in the Village.

“We have the big display on the main street and then line up the cars along every side street to the first alleyway.

One of the things people will immediately notice if they’ve attended the car show before is the change in location of the parking lot.

“This year, if the weather permits, we’ll have the parking in the agricultural grounds and at the ball diamond just west of downtown,” said

Gray.

Previously public parking was across Highway 15 on the CN Tracks right of way.

“It’s due to safety considerations for our patrons,” said Gray. “Highway 15 is a busy highway.”

He added if the grounds are wet, then parking would revert back to the CN parking area.

Last year, he said, the show featured more than 350 vehicles.

“People started bringing in cars at about 7 a.m. and we still had people coming in with their vehicles after 10:30 a.m.”

Gray adds that there will be a vendor alley where there will be 24 vendors offering more auto related products for sale.

Many different community groups also help with the show.

muscle cars 1969 and older; muscle cars, 1970 to 1989; and muscle cars from 1990 and newer. In addition there are categories for Antique vehicles from 1949 and older; classic vehicles from 1950 to 1959; classic vehicles from 1960 to 1969 and classic vehicles from 1970 and newer.

There are prizes for the best street rod, convertible and imports. Two categories are for trucks from 1972 and older and trucks from 1973 and newer.

Finally there is the Best in Show category judged by the club members; the hardluck trophy and a random spectators pick.

The Golden Senior will host a pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 11 and there will be a perogy lunch put on by the Chipman Historical Club.

There will also be burgers cooked by the Friends of Lamont Firefighters Association and a food truck and an ice cream vendor.

Gray said people come from all over to participate in the car show.

“We have them coming from Red Deer, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Smoky Lake, Lloydminster and everywhere in between.”

Admission is by donation and all participants are encouraged to leave their pets at home.

Judging takes place in the afternoon and there are 12 categories. There are first and second prizes awarded in each category.

The categories are

Visitors to the Chipman Car Crafters show this Sunday may see this well preserved late 60s Dodge Coronet, which was featured at the show last year.

Opinion Letter to the editor

Americans, still have sense of entitlement when travelling abroad

BY JOHN MATHER

Many years ago there was a movie called “The Ugly American.”

It depicted the early cold war years of the American Diplomatic corp’s failure to understand the local culture, identity and flavour of countries they operated in and tried to make partners with, while countries with Soviet era relations tended to make these connections and win over the local populations more easily.

Later on as I grew into a travelling teen, we wore Canadian flags on our backs or on our backpacks, so we wouldn’t be confused with Americans who were generally perceived to be more arrogant and wanting to get their own way no matter where they were and quite often used bullying tactics to accomplish this.

So now fast forwards to one of the most stupid news stories to gain traction last week and the ridiculous coverage of it by major U.S media outlets.

It begins with a story about five Americans having been arrested and detained in the Turks and Caicos Islands for having been found with bullets on their possessions over the course of several months.

The Turks and Caicos are two small islands, under the protection of the U.K., located in between the Bahamas and Cuba.

It is a favourite travel destination for many tourists, which forms one of its strong sources of revenues.

One of its laws states that Turks and Caicos prohibits anyone from keeping, carrying, discharging or using an unlicensed firearm or ammunition. There is no constitutional right to carry firearms

Pretty plain and simple.

So a charge of possessing ammunition can carry a sentence of up to 12-years in a Turks and Caicos prison, which from all reviews don’t seem to be pleasant places.

Now our American friends have probably the loosest restrictions around gun control in the world.

Walk in a convenience store to gas up for the commute home from work and you can probably acquire a few bullets for your in-car pistol and a cold beer, just to make the commute a little more interesting.

But surely for a population that travels as much as Americans do, they can learn the rules and regulations of travelling about and visiting different countries of the world.

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So some of the travellers got caught with bullets in their luggage.

Reaction from the Democratic PR wing, CNN, was outrage.

“What? They were just carrying a few bullets,” panel of experts fumed.

Actually the U.S.  sent a delegation from across the country who ”went in respectful” and “with an open mind looking to find some open ground” as they met with Turks and Caicos government officials.

The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas had warned travellers in September that authorities in Turks and Caicos strictly enforce laws related to firearms and ammunition.

But really this just shows the arrogance of the Americans and the stupidity of their media in trying to forgive the transgressions of those charged.

When I travel, I always check my luggage before I travel to make sure it is absolutely cleaned out from any previous trips. That’s rule one, otherwise known as common sense.

Then, I learn what I needed to know about the laws of the country I was visiting. That’s rule number two, also known as common sense.

I know I can’t take fresh fruit into the U.S, and therefore I don’t try. In fact it’s even worse if you try to take fresh fruit into California from any other state. California is very protective of its agriculture industry.

So there was no excuse for five American travellers, all unknown to each

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other, for travelling to the Turks and Caicos with ammunition in their luggage. It was absolute stupidity on their part and the Turks and Caicos were well within their rights to detain them when caught.

Senator John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania democrat joined the lawmakers on the trip and said they had a chance to meet with the detained Americans.

“These people did not set out to break the law,” he said in a statement. “They are people who made a mistake and now face substantial time in prison because of it. As we articulated to TCI officials, I urge the court to be lenient when addressing this case.”

The Americans are fast to put anyone breaking the laws in the U.S, up on charges and generally prosecute harshly. So why should their citizens be treated differently when they transgress the laws of another sovereign country?

This is the ugly American perception. And the media wailing about how unjust it is, is just overblown stupidity which shows most talking heads on television are just uninformed arrogant blowhards.

What’s that old saying, “if you can’t do the time, don't do the crime.”

Perhaps arrogant American travellers should learn this. I mean really. Just casually carrying ammunition in your luggage.

This was beyond disbelief and the media coverage of it was insane.

But it did provide some comic relief from the ongoing saga and soap opera that is Donald Trump.

Kerry Anderson Publisher John Mather Reporter Jana Semeniuk Reporter Crystal Moren

BY HAZEL ANAKA

If you have an employer you know about the need for requesting annual vacation time. There’s typically an approval process that begins well before your desired time off. Depending on the size of the organization or company and how many people are higher up the totem pole than you are, you may not get your first choice. After all, seniority rules. Depending on the actual job description, extra considerations may enter the picture. Departments can’t go unmanned, after all. Skeleton crews need to hold the place together and keep things humming along.

And hopefully, you are entitled to paid vacation time. If not, you may be attempting to tag a statutory holiday onto a few unpaid days of rest and relaxation. Despite this preamble, I’m not here to talk about workplaces or

From Where I Sit: Time to Think, Plan, Execute

vacations. Rather, I’m attempting to create an understandable analogy. I would never, heaven forbid, suggest that you are a slacker used to flying under the radar and getting by with minimum effort. I’m assuming you value your position and are grateful to be gainfully employed. And therefore, you do your job as a competent, dedicated team player. That also means that in the days leading up to your out-of-office absence, you work like a fiend. Sending emails, returning calls, closing matters, completing reports, debriefing whoever is covering your position. If your getaway includes leaving home for an extended period, that same frenzied activi-

ty is probably happening there too. Cut the grass one last time, make arrangements for pet and plant care, give someone your key to the post office, get the car serviced and the tank filled, get some cash from the bank, and so on and so on.

I find myself in a similar situation. No, it’s not a fun paid vacation but rather readying myself for a long-awaited surgery. After being on a wait list for 3 years, I met with the surgeon in late January. She is a personable, competent, funny woman. Human doctors are my favourite kind. After deciding that surgery was warranted, she warned me the wait could be an additional 8 months so when the

Royal Alex called to offer me a date in early June, I was as shocked as if I’d won the lottery. From that call to the big day, is about a month.

Normally a month seems like a decent amount of time. However, when you’re attempting to ‘get your affairs in order’---- I don’t mean that in the preparing for death sense of the expression--time tends to fly by. I’ve had several surgeries in my life, typically do well with general anaesthetic, and have always fully recovered after the occasional speed bump. But one never knows exactly how capable and able I might be thus time. There’ll be the usual no lifting or straining for 6 weeks, pain manage-

ment, and allowing the body to heal. I tend to push myself so that’s sometimes a challenge. I do have to say that the heated blankets you get just before being wheeled away are a treat. And post-surgery, heavily medicated sleeps have been some of the best of my life.

During my recent preop appointment, I met with a nurse and the anaesthesiologist. They each laughed when I called the hospital a bed and breakfast. Changes to health record management by Alberta Health seem to be the cat’s meow. Once you go through the pain of telling someone your entire medical history, with years, starting with that tonsillectomy as a

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April 24, 2007: Lamont Lions Club marked their 50th anniversary over the weekend. Head table at the banquet were; (l to r) Lions President Bill Skinner, his wife Cheryl, Denise Isaman, wife of Past International Director Jack Isaman, Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach and his wife Marie, Sheila Sharun, wife of Lion Steve Sharun who was also MC.

Bruderheim Mayor votes to prevent media recording of council meetings

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Changes to the Town of Bruderheim’s meeting Procedural Bylaw, brought forward for first reading by chief administrative officer Phyllis Forsyth at the May 22 council meeting, was defeated in a narrow 4-3 vote.

Forsyth introduced changes to the Procedural Bylaw for consideration which included that councillors cannot participate in closed sessions remotely, clarification on several item definitions, in addition to prohibiting the public and the media from recording the public council meetings, although they will still be live-streamed to the town’s social media page.

The prevention of media recordings stirred the most debate from the councillors. Media frequently record council meetings for the purpose of accurately reporting a council’s decisions and how they were made, including commentary and reasoning.

Forsyth said she spoke with other CAOs who said they were moving to prohibit the media from making their own recordings of council meetings, though did not say from which municipalities. (To date, there are no councils operating within Caribou Publishings’ two dozen areas that prevent media recordings). Forsyth said keeping the media from recording the council meetings will keep the public safe.

“A lot of people in the audience aren't aware that they're being recorded from an outside source. For public safety in the scamming that's happening and the voice manipulation, we feel it's prudent to protect our residents from that type of possibility,” she said. Forsyth did not explain how online streaming of meetings is protected

from voice manipulation.

Councillor George Campbell questioned Forsyth further on why the council would want to prevent the media from recording the council meetings.

“In all the world of scamming and the scams on grandparents, especially where voices are being recorded (and) voices are being manipulated. The dangers surrounding artificial intelligence, it is a very new thing and the pros and cons have not been fully outweighed,” said Forsyth.

“But I would absolutely hate for anybody, be it the public or the media, to be able to take my voice and manipulate it into something I didn’t really say.”

Campbell said he agreed with the procedural bylaw but wanted to remove the word ‘media’.

“Reporters are governed by rules as well. And by this motion, we are prohibiting the right to journalism, (the) right to report,” he said. “I feel like it's a worthy motion, but I feel that the word ‘press’ should be taken out of it.”

Councillor Len Falardeau questioned why it mattered if media recorded the meeting if it was already being livestreamed.

“It doesn't really make any difference one way or the other. That's accessible for everyone to record that off the live stream,” he said. “If they want to record it, record it. If you don’t want to record it, don’t record it. It’s very simple.”

Councillor Arlie Young, who joined the meeting online, said he agreed with Campbell.

“I agree with George 100 percent on this,” he said. “Not a lot of people go through facebook, they rely on the local paper as well.”

Deputy Mayor Wayne

Olechow said he was on the fence, but didn’t see it necessary for the media to record the meeting.

“It’s already being recorded and put on facebook,” he said.

Councillor Ashley Carter agreed with Olechow.

“You can get a copy of the minutes at the Town Office, and on our website. There's links to our minutes on the Town website. They're very accessible,” she said.

Campbell made the motion for first reading of the procedural bylaw with an amendment to remove the word ‘media’. That motion was defeated 4-3 with Mayor Karl Hauch, Deputy Mayor Olechow and councillors Dayna Jacobs and Ashley Carter voting against, while councillors Falardeau, Young and Campbell voted in favour.

The motion was immediately brought back by Deputy Mayor Wayne Olechow as the original motion with the word media included in the prohibition on recording of council meetings.

Before the vote took place, Councillor Campbell made a statement that he asked Forsyth to include in the meeting minutes.

“I want it duly recorded (that) doing this motion, we are leaving out a very valid part of our democracy which is freedom of speech through the media,” he said.

Forsyth said she would not be able to accommodate his request.

“I'm sorry, Councillor Campbell, the Municipal Government Act prohibits me from putting note or comment in minutes,” she said.

Deputy Mayor Olechow reiterated his original comments.

“There's no hiding nothing it's all being recorded. Residents can

go online, watch the video as well and get the information from there,” he said.

Councillor Campbell asked Olechow what the difference was.

“If that's the case, why are we prohibiting (the reporter) sitting at a table there with a recording device and recording it here?” he said.

Mayor Karl Hauch supported CAO Forsyth. “CAO Phyllis has point-

ed out that the people in the room may not all be aware that they're being recorded,” he said.

Councillor Falardeau provided one last comment before the vote was taken.

“(As a reporter) if I record it, at least I'll have actual factual things to report and that's what I'm looking at is I like to see the truth I don't want to see Facebook silliness,” he said.

The motion was ultimately defeated 4-3 with only Mayor Hauch, Deputy Mayor Olechow and Councillor Carter in favour while Councillors Jacobs, Falardeau, Young and Campbell opposed.

Olechow asked if the motion could be brought back at the next meeting, but Forsyth said it could not be brought back for at least six months.

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Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch (R) and Deputy Mayor Wayne Olechow (L) during a town council meeting this past March. Both Hauch and Olechow recently voted to prevent media recordings of council meetings at the May 22 meeting. The motion was defeated 4-3. Photo: Jana Semeniuk

BY JOHN MATHER

Lamont may get huge benefits, after a major investment was announced between the Government of Canada, the U.S. Department of Defense, and Fortune Minerals Limited.

Fortune Minerals inked a deal two years ago to purchase the former steel plant owned by JFSL Field Services to construct a hydrometallurgical refinery on Range Road 202.

The proposed facility is situated on 76.78 acres of land adjacent to the Canadian National Railway on Range Road 202 across the street from the Bruderheim Energy Terminal.

Fortune had six months to conduct due diligence on the property prior to completing the purchase.

Since that time the project had sat in limbo, but in February Fortune announced it had secured an additional extension to purchase the property and then last week put out a release stating it had entered into a convertible securities agreement with Lind Global Fund II LP for up to $10,000,000.

The release stated the company had received $1.25 million which would be used to make a downpayment to JFSL to extend the purchase on amended terms.

Fortune plans to construct a hydrometallurgical refinery on this site to treat metal concentrates from the proposed NICO cobalt-gold-bismuthcopper mine and concentrator in the Northwest Territories and other feed sources.

This announcement comes on the heels of a joint announcement between Fortune and the U.S. Department of Defense for funding of $6,380,555 in U.S. dollars  under the Defense Production Act for the development and

production of cobalt for the battery and high strength alloy supply chain from Fortune’s NWT cobalt, gold, bismuth and copper development known as the NICO project.

These minerals are vital ingredients in an endless array of civilian and military products — including medicine, batteries, electronics, engines, cars, planes, drones and munitions.

The processed concentrate would then be shipped to Lamont County for final processing at the former JFSL site.

The Federal government through Natural resources Canada has also agreed to provide $7.5 million for additional engineering, and test work on the project, supporting work carried out by the U.S. Defense Department funding.

Canadian Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said the collaboration with the U.S. will help secure supplies of critical minerals that are needed for the green and digital economies.

The U.S. Department of Defense says its investments align with its national defence industrial strategy and show a shared commit-

ment to strengthening North American material supply chains.

Fortune Minerals said the company is grateful for the funding because it has been difficult to attract investments for critical minerals in traditional capital markets.

“I am pleased to see continued investment and diversification in the Industrial Heartland with Fortune Minerals’ plan to establish a new

cobalt refinery,” said Fort Saskatchewan Vegreville MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk at the time of the original announcement two years ago.

“It will also have the future potential to recycle metals from post-consumer batteries from across Alberta. This project will create well-paid jobs for Albertans and continued prosperity for my constituency.”

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Mundare opposes Provincial plan to approve municipal Federal funding

BY JOHN MATHER

At the regular Mundare council meeting May 21, council discussed Bill 18 which would forbid the Town from entering into to any Federal agreements with Federal entities prior to getting approval from the Province.

Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla told council they currently only had two agreements with the Federal government, one under the Canada Summer Jobs program which was a grant for $4,200 to hire summer students, and a second from Heritage Canada for $1,200 used for fireworks on Canada Day.

He told council they also received Federal Community Building Funds, but it was administered by the province.

“I am concerned about the time frame to get approval.”

He explained to council. “As an example, the Mundare Parks Society got a federal grant for the pickleball courts.

“As a part of the process, the Federal Grant program required the Town to become a signatory to the agreement for the grant, which was quickly done.

“If we had to get permission, the grant may have been in jeopardy.”

He had recommended the Town reply to the Province with a letter stating they had concerns with the proposed Bill and asked that it be rescinded and proper consultation with municipalities be undertaken.

Council agreed and a letter was sent to Premier Danielle Smith.

Broken water line affects St. Michael residents

BY JOHN MATHER

A broken water line has left some St. Michael area residents without water.

Lamont County sent out a online post notifying residents in the area May 29 a water line had broken and had been shut off.

Residents were told to conserve water where possible.

The post stated there was no estimated time to have the break repaired and a boil water advisory would likely be in effect.

The water line break was fixed Monday night; till waiting water testing results as of noon Tuesday.

FORESTBURG, ALBERTA

Massive Inventory Reduction Sale for Webb's Machinery

Selling in Conjunction with the 2024 East Central Summer Machinery Consignment Auction Sale Starts on June 7th, 2024 - Machinery Ring Closes June 11th, 2024 - Miscellaneous Closes June 10th, 2024 Lamont Sales Yard: (780) 208-2508 - Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 (1 Mile East of Hwy 834) - South Side of the Road

Rogator 1254 100’ Sp Sprayer - Showing 6222 Hrs

Riteway 8290 90' Heavy Harrows Summers

Highline

Summer East Central Machinery Consignment Auction

Sale Starts on June 7th, 2024 - Machinery Ring Closes June 11th, 2024 - Miscellaneous Ring Closes June 10th, 2024

Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 - Online Auction - Lamont Sales Yard: (780) 208-2508

Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 (1 Mile East of Hwy 834) - South Side of the Road

Mini Excvators, MEC Scissor Li , Atco Wellsite Traielr, HUGE Selec on of Skid Steer A achments, N/U Industrias America Discs, Snow Blades & Scrapers, MF 3989 Rake, Spray Coupe 7650 Sprayer, 2 - JD S680 & Case 2388 Combines, Case IH FLX330B Floater, Augers, Headers, EZ-Car Crusher Trailer, Assorted Lumber & Poles, Highline CFR651 Bale Shredder, N/U EJD Ca le Squeeze, Large Assort. of Livestock Handling Items, 2021 Western Star, 2011 Freightliner FLD120, 2009 & 2001 Kenworth 2006 IHC 9200I Hi-Way Trucks, 2012 Freightliner Van Truck, 2006 IHC Gravel Truck, 2002 IHC 7200 Grain Trucks & 2 - Ford F450 Picker Trucks, 2011 Exiss 20’ Stock Trailer, New Puma 53’ Step Deck, Large Assort. of Hi-Boy Trailers, Super B’s, Car Haulers, Flat Decks, Over 1000+ Lots of Miscellaneous & N/U Buildings Plus 4 - 2022 Chev Durmaxs, 2 - 2014 Dodge 1500 Eco Diesels, Passengers Trucks, SUV’s, Cars, RV’s Quads & Much Much More

Crafternoon in Andrew

TRUDY SMITH

Seniors get together every second month in Andrew for their crafty couple of hours, at the Andrew Lions club building.

This one was on May 22nd, from 1-3 pm. Of course snacks were available, you have to start the afternoon off right.

These events are organized by Michelle, with FCSS, course was taught by Erin, who showed everybody how to paint flowers, with the end result being a painted picture frame

The atmosphere was one of a lot of giggles, smarty pants comments and fun. It was interest-

ing to see how a simple circle can be changed to a Rose, a Peony or whatever flower you are trying to make.

It looked mighty simple watching Erin demonstrate the how to, but I am pretty sure it would be an “interesting” object when one starts the attempt.

Crafty Andrew residents (above) work away painting their flowers. Below: crafters choose their favourite colours of paint. Trudy Smith photos.

Register at Campbell-McLennan in Killam between 9-9:45 am or on main street after the Parade. Parade starts at 11 am. Registration min. $10 donation. All proceeds donated to Flagstaff Food Bank. All donations are accepted and greatly appreciated. Saturday, June 15 12 - 4pm 4pm Saturday, June 15 12 - 4pm

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COMING EVENTS

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June 2 (Sunday) @ 1:00pm Come out for an afternoon of meeting, updates and visiting. Bring a lawn chair. Hotdog lunch and treats will be served to all attending. Contact:

Bart @ 403-801-9832

Greg @ 780-887-3791 Justin @ 780-385-5431

Lamont High School 1950-1965 Alumni Reunion. Sunday, June 2, 2024. Register with Rose @ 780-988-5634 before May 18th.

FOR SALE

AUCTIONS

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Unreserved Real Estate Commercial Building, 3.8 Acres. Redwater, AB. Bidding Starts June 24, 2024. www.mirterra.com. 780-7842999.

BUILDINGS FOR SALE

INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008 BUILT WITH CONCRETE POSTS. Barns, Shops, Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and more, sales@integritybuilt.com 1-866974-7678 www.integritybuilt.com.

COMING EVENTS

Bruce Cemetery Day Monday, June 10 at 1pm

Bring tools and a friend. Everyone welcome. Meeting to follow.

Lorendale Cemetery Clean up 1 p.m. June 1

Meeting to follow

________________________ Bardo Cemetery Clean Up. Saturday, June 1

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

Bring your own lunch. Contact Lawrence Rude 780-679-7315

Cemetery Plots - Evergreen Cemetery "Garden of Apostles". Selling together: Lot 329 A3 & B1. Retail $12,080.00. Sale $4000.00 total. Phone 780-663-2222 or ecannan@mcsnet.ca.

Priced to Sell Electric Wheel Chair Wayne Cumming, Viking 780-336-3599

Doepker Super-B Bale Trailer. Cliff Potter. Ph 780-888-1100

Swath Grazing, Green Feed, Silage, Oats, Barley & Triticale variety seed available.Call Bill at 780-764-3966

14' DD seed drill International 6200 with packers, 14' HD noble disc, bin sweep (hydraulic) like new, and 100 gallon Tidy Tank. Call 780-916-8719

REAL ESTAT

891 sq.ft end unit, front & back door (patio), infloor heating & garage, 2 bedroom, full bathroom. Condo fee includes yard maintenance/water/gas. All appliances included (laundry room), one floor, no stairs, backs onto arena across road. Asking $195,000. Contact Darlene Martin 780-910-3587, darmkjos@yahoo.ca

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

Registered Red & Black Angus bulls for sale. Call 780-986-9088

SEED

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FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-9219942.

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MEMORIAL

In Loving Memory

Ken Koch

November 8, 1948May 31, 2023

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.

Forever missed by Dorothy, Lyle, and Carmen and their families

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BY JANA SEMENIUK

The Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville UCP Constituency Association held their AGM again on May 21, after being ordered to do so by the provincial arbitration board.

The new AGM attracted at least 400 people to the meeting, including former Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach and Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk.

The re-do was mandated due to complaints around the Association’s Dec. 7 AGM where more people attended (over 130), than could be accommodated (96), resulting in nominees not being allowed to speak.

The new venue chosen, the Vegreville Social Centre, has a capacity for 700 people.

The re-do of the AGM included the re-election of the board’s president, secretary and financial officer in addition to reelecting 27 directors. Seven provincial UCP board members were also present at the AGM, including provincial board President Rob Smith.

As attendees entered the building on May 21, some were handed a page with ‘suggested’ candidates to vote for when the ballots were cast.

Ruven Rajoo, who was elected as President at the Dec. 7 AGM, addressed the crowd, before Returning Officer Kyle Braun went through the voting procedures.

Braun said that members had to have their memberships for at least 21 days before they could vote. Braun said that once nominations were complete, members could cast their votes before speeches were made if they wanted to leave early.

Braun said that nominees would be given 30

seconds to speak, or could choose not to speak.

Names put forward for President were Rajoo and Helen Wowk. Nominees for Financial officer were Sheryl Cymbaliuk, and Deb Wegner, and nominees for Secretary were Renee Roberge and Korissa Homan. Additionally, 45 names were put forward to fill 27 spots for Directors.

Braun said a maximum number of six are allowed to sit on the board who do not live in the constituency. Once nominees were completed, a large number of the crowd got up to cast their votes and left soon after leaving a fraction of the original group.

Speeches began, though not all nominees were present. Cameron Davies, who said he doesn’t live in the area, said he was running because he wanted to help serve the board and bring manufacturing into the area. Others expressed their loyalty to the UCP and wanted to help in any way they could.

The final elected board members were Ruven Rajoo for President, Renee Roberge for Secretary and Sheryl Cymbaliuk for Financial Officer, which were the same three elected at the Dec. 7 AGM.

The 27 directors elected were all the names listed on the suggested candidates sheet handed out to attendees at the beginning of the evening.

They are; Mae Adamyk, Kris Barker, Daryl Chomay, Cameron Davies, Margitta Dziwenka, Shayla Dziwenka, Mary Ann Fried, Jared Gustafson, Merwin Haight, Karl Hauch, Michelle Henderson, Tim Kucherawy, Reid Lopushinsky, Diane Lydom, Sherilynn Mazepa, Jocelyn Mouyios, Paul Mushaniuk, Tia Melenka, Aaron Nelson, Kyle Paterson, Ben Rathburn, Shirly Reithmayer, Dianne Saskiw, Majeed Satar, Carol Slukinsky, Pat Tomkow, and Deanna Voshell.

Provincial UCP board president Rob Smith said he was happy with the way the AGM ran and felt the people spoke.

“I think that what's important to recognize is that we listen to our membership. And so if the membership identify that they have a concern, and they bring that concern forward, the party is absolutely going to act on it,” he said.

“And that may not make everybody happy but I believe that the process was followed. I believe that the outcome was as per a group of professional individuals believe that it should and so we put stock and faith in that. And tonight is the next phase of that outcome. And I think the outcome reflects what the people of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville want in their United Conservative Party locally.”

UCP board President Rob Smith (L) and Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Constituency board President Ruven Rajoo (R) after the AGM on May 21.

DIRECTIONS:Farmaddressbeing58104OB.R.Rd170beingfromAndrewCorneron Highway455MilesWesttofSec.855&North6MilestoTwp.Rd.580&East3½Mi.to R.Rd.170&North1½MilesorHighway28&855JunctionSouthofSmokyLaketoTwp. Rd.580,East3½MilestoR.Rd.170&North1½MilestoGateAddressonEntrance& Westto2ndResidenceonyard.

Pleasenotethatthefarmlandhasbeenrentedoutforthelast7yearshoweveralltractorsand combines,etc.werestartedandmovedaroundtheyardannually.Anice,cleansalewithmost itemsbeingsheddedandwelllookedafterandmaintained.

SalePreview:June5-7,9am-5pmdaily.Majoritemssell1-1:30pm Tractors(AllShedded): *J.D.4630w/C.A.H.R.,QuadTrans,18.4x38Duals,showing8000hrs.,4Hyds.Replaced recently,newrad&injectors.Nice,SN#011981R*J.D.216R.Tractorw/MowerDeck,Rototiller,S.Blower,Nice& 1OwnerSN#C216712358M. HarvestAllShedded&Clean: *J.D.Turbo7720Combinew/C.A.H.R.,JDBeltP.Up,replacedFeederChain,upper bearing&used3seasons,2ndowner.Ownedapprox..15yrs,andcombined200acresannually.SN#7720X557009 *SoldSep.20’J.D.220S.CutHeader&TrailTecTransportSN#H00200X582111SoldSep.Note:Variousnewcombine parts:belts,sprockets,rollerchains,bearing,etc.*(2)J.D.95Combinesw/cab,fan&strawchopper(1)wsilver top&13’Reels(1)w/MelroeB.PupSR#55698HSN#55339HNote:VariousNewParts,Belts,Sprockets,Roller Chains,Bearings,SoldSep.forabovecombines*15’J.D.800Swatherw/SilverReels,NewCanvasses,SN#187900E. *19861ownerConveyair2950GrainVacSN#2950574,PremiumUnit*PortableTriangleFert.TankW/Covers *6’SchulteSwatherRolleronRubber*PremiumSnowcoGraincleaner,Shedded*GreenMichaelsManufacturedJ &MModel385&Model1384S,SelfUnloadingGrainWagonw/RollTarp,approx.400Bushel,SN#01707,1Owner, LikeNew*FlamansOrangeColourSelf-UnloadingWagonw/RollTarp,Approx.350Bushel,w/MartinFarmWagon L20,SN#96390,1owner,Nice*Brandt740Augerw/18H.P.HondaGX610VTwinE.Start,Nice*S.A.S.27’X6”Auger w/10H.P.&E.Start*VariousGrainHoppers.

Seeding&Tillage: *20’J.D.9350DiscDrills(2X10)w/G&FAttach,SteelPackers,Transport,Shedded,V.Clean.Note: Only1DrillhasG&FertSN#0024728HSN#001660H*50’FlexicoilSystem95HarrowPackerDrawbar,1Owner,Like NewSN#S95A000F009877*Older45’15Sect.Drawbar&Harrows*20’J.D.230T.Disc,Nice,SN#02936A*J.D.3100 5X16Ploww/Colters&Harrows,1Owner,NiceSN#104456*32’J.D.E.1000FieldCult.w/T.Harrows,GoodCond. SN#0168771V*MorrisC.P.719C.Ploww/1Wing&MorrisT.Harrows,SN#4522*HomeMadeSwatherTransport *1TonCalhounFert.Spreader,Shedded*45’H.MadeSprayerw/400Gal.Tank. (20)GrainBins&Accessories: *(1)W.R.7Ringw/Ladder&Opener,Approx.2300B.*(1)TwisterU.F.A.w/Ladder& Opener,Approx.2000B.*(2)W.R.w/Ladder&Openers,S.RiseCones&Aeration,Approx.1800B.(9)W.R.Approx.1650B. *(1)Twisterw/Ladder&Opener1650Bushel*(1)W.R.5Ringw/Ladder&OpenerApprox.1500Bushel*(1)W.R. Approx.1350Bushel*(1)RedMetalBinApprox,.1000Bushel*(2)W.R.4Ring,Approx.1350BushelonConcrete Pads*(2)3H.P.FlamanAerationFans*(2)14’WoodenFloorsforRd.Bins. BinMover:ClarenceEwasiwRes.(780)398-2279Cell:(780)307-6154 Note:AllbinsmustberemovedbyJuly15/2024.Noexceptions@purchasersexpense. Trucks,Trailers&Boats(AllShedded): *1973Chev.RedColorC.60w/14’LongFact.Belmont,WoodenBox 48”Sides,Hoist,Hyd.Plumbed,2&4Spd.,900X20Rubber,Runs.SN#CCE613V131007*1967FordF.150Service TruckonDuals,w/SteelDeck,ServiceBoxes,V84Spd.Lowmileage,needssomework.*200920’T.AxleP.J. Trailerw/5000lbaxles,fenderskirts,foldingramps,St.225175R15Rubber,2270kilofront&rear,1owner,likenew *SN#4P5C5202X92136946*CustombuiltSkidooTrailerw/Tilt,NewDeck,NewWheelBearings,20575R14Rubber, nice,noVin,*(2)14’Boatsw/Trailers;(1)Vanguardw/40H.P.Evenrude(1)MirroCraftw/9H.P.MercuryNote:VinNo notseenasparkedinShed,GoodAppearance.

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Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Seniors impressed with tour through Bruderheim Hemp facility

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Seniors in Bruderheim were treated to a private tour of the Canadian Rockies Hemp Corporation’s (CRHC) facility in Bruderheim on May 11. The tour was organized by Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch. At least a dozen people gathered for the tour, which senior’s club president Ed Lawrence said was eye-opening.

“People wanted to know what’s going on out there,” he said. “Seniors live right beside the plant. It was quite impressive. We saw what he was doing and what they actually produced and what their future plans are.”

CRHC has been in Bruderheim since 2019 and process hemp.

Although hemp is related to cannabis, it contains less than 0.3 percent THC (the chemical which gives cannabis its psychoactive effects) while today, cannabis

contains an average of 15 percent or more. In earlier interviews, Chief Executive Officer Aaron Barr said their operation uses a process called decortication to separate the outer hemp fiber from its woody core, enabling the production of several prod-

ucts using both parts, including textiles, insulation, construction materials and animal bedding. Barr said nothing goes to waste.

Lawrence said he learned the facility does indeed produce a lot of animal bedding, in addition to pulp that can be

turned into textiles.

“We didn’t realize that it can be used in the textile industry. Many of us looked up products you can get from hemp. Now we know what they are actually producing,” he said.

“They are producing raw material that is

going to whoever will purchase it and turn it into other products.”

Lawrence said he learned that the biggest customer for CHRC is China.

“This fine fiber stuff works quite well in the textile industry. They said most of the uni-

forms on the China military are made of hemp material instead of cotton,” he said.

“There’s a number of textile companies in the west that have taken interest (and) there is an opportunity to sell to the US as well. Right now, the main customer is China. It’s starting to grow as people understand it makes good animal bedding.”

Lawrence said the tour took approximately one hour and a half.

“They took us right through everything and explained the process. (It’s) basically an oversized combine that takes a bale and starts tearing the fiber apart to get the fiber they want,” he said.

Lawrence is the president of the Bruderheim Senior’s Club and said he would like more people to check out the club. Their next pancake breakfast is on June 1 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Canadian Rockies Hemp Corporation Chief Operating Officer Spencer Tiqhe speaks to a group of approximately a dozen local seniors during their tour of the hemp facility on May 11.

Photo: Aaron Barr.

A taste of Deutchland Days comes to Bruderheim

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Local speaker and entrepreneur Jacquie Fenske, joined small business owner Lila Phillips to bring a taste of German cuisine to Bruderheim on May 22.

The pair set up in the town’s gazebo cooking German bratwurst sausages, from Bruderheim’s Old Country Sausage, and curry fries for residents to snack on for free.

Although the weather was rainy and chilly, about a dozen people still came to check things out.

“Lila from Tiny Tim donuts is making us french fries, because we were highlighting ‘Curry ketchup’,” said Fenske.

“In Germany it’s a street food called ‘Currywurst’ which is Bratwurst and fries with their own (curry ketchup).”

Fenske said that even people who have said they don’t like curry have enjoyed the curry ketchup.

Meanwhile, in keeping with the German theme, brothers Stephen and Eric Fruhwirth from

Continental Auto in Edmonton brought out two German cars, Audi’s, for the public to view; a 2013 RS7 in addition to a 2014 RS6. The cars were parked near the town’s Fire Hall for people to see.

Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch said he was grateful for Fenske’s enthusiasm in organizing events leading up to the festival in Oct.

“If it were not for Jacquie’s perseverance, and never take no for an answer attitude, these

events would never have gotten off the ground,” he said.

“Our town is very fortunate to be able to partner up with Jacquie Fenske in the pre-events gearing up to the Deutchland Days this Oct.”

Fenske, along with the Fort Saskatchewan Multi-Cultural Association and the Town of Bruderheim, will be hosting the Deutchland Days (Oktoberfest) Festival this Oct. 5 in Bruderheim.

Dabbling duck

FEATURED PROPERTIES FOR SALE

LAMONT COUNTY

• 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

• W4-20-55-27-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

• W4-18-53-24-SW Plan 0826481 Block 2 Lot 1 a mile North of HWY 16 on RR 181. 5.02 acres yard site in Lamont County. Utilities at the property line. Price: $40,000

VILLAGE OF CHIPMAN

• W4-18-54-29-NE N 54466 A RR184 Village of Chipman 38.75 acres 25± acres in hay. Double car garage, power, septic, and well nice building site. Price: $289,900

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

THORHILD COUNTY

• NW 1/4 -14-58-22-W4 and NE ¼ -14-58-22-W4 Plan 1720793 Block 3 Lot 222 acres game farm with page wire 100 acres could be cultivated. 4 mile North of Redwater. Good HWY 28 access. Price: $690,000

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Small business owner Lila Phillips (L) and local speaker and entrepreneur Jacquie Fenske (R) cooked up bratwurst and curry fries on May 22 in Bruderheim, as a lead-up to the German festival happening this fall in the town. Photo: Jana Semeniuk

A male Northern Shoveler discreetly shows off his beautiful markings. Crystal Moren photo.

Note: Lamont County currently has a Fire RESTRICTION in effect. See: lamontcounty.ca/news (May 9) for more info and any further updates throughout the dry season.

Seniors’ Appreciation Week BBQs June 3-7

BBQs will be held during Seniors’ Week in Andrew (Jun. 5), Lamont (Jun. 3), St. Michael (Jun. 4), Mundare (Jun. 6), & Bruderheim (Jun. 7) from 12-2 p.m.See more at facebook.com/FCSSlamontcountyregion

See facebook.com/FCSSlamontcountyregion for updates.

Tax notices were sent to ratepayers by mail starting May 23. If you have not received your notice before June, contact Lamont County’s Tax Clerk at 780-8552233. Please note, Accurate Assessment Group Ltd., the assessors for Lamont County, is available to speak with ratepayers (seen on a first-come, first-served basis at the Administration Building) on June 11

Environmental Farm Planning

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

What are the benefits of an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP)? Creates awareness and assesses environmental risks in your operation; Is essential to the sustainable production of crops and livestock; Increases efficiency and reduces production costs; Allows farmers to be eligible for funding; and Is key for marketing, sustainable sourcing requirements and programs. Interested in learning more, contact Ag. Services at 780-895-2585 or agservices@lamontcounty.ca

This Week’s Featured Noxious Weed: She Ain’t Pretty

Happy #WeedAwarenessWednesday Lamont County. Each week, from Apr. – Sept. we feature prohibited noxious weeds awareness. If you find it, report it! See our social media or the QR Code

Report any signs and sightings to Lamont County Ag. Services at 780-895-2585 and see abinvasives.ca/ squeal-on-pigs/

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

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

1. Kids Summer Day-camps (and overnight) – REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1 (more details will be provided closer to this date on the KFRN Facebook page, or contact dayna.j@lamontcounty.ca).

2. Seniors’ Appreciation Week BBQs – June 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 in Lamont, St. Michael, Andrew, Mundare and Bruderheim from 12-2 p.m. See the FCSS Facebook page for updates on locations.

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

4. CALC: Firearms Safety Course (non-restricted) – May 25 in Bruderheim.

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

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

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

8. Grief Support Group (weekly).

9. Youth Coalition for more info contact Erin.B@lamontcounty.ca Meals in Motion: MAY Menu. Call Chrissy to order at 780-975-9592.

10. Community Connect & Learn – Regional Conference for Non-Profit Growth – Contact FCSS to register at 780-895-2233 x226 – MAY 27 (Vegreville)

11. 2024 Summer Employment Opportunity

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 |

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

Next Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meeting …NOTE: Farmer’s Appreciation BBQ is June 13

The next scheduled ASB meeting is (Wednesday) June 12, 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) – No June 11 meeting

The next Regular Council Meeting is planned for Tuesday, June 25, 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).