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Ag. Minister appoints new AFSC board of directors Michelle Pinon Editor

Fourth generation Fort Saskatchewan area farmer Peter Galloway is one of eight people to be appointed to the new Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) board of directors on Thursday, April 27.

“AFSC is an important partner in supporting economic growth and job creation in the agriculture sector and in our rural communities,” stated Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. “The new board will provide essential oversight to help ensure that AFSC’s programs and services are delivered effectively and continue to meet the needs of rural Alberta.”

Galloway brings more than 25 years of board of governance experience in the areas of agriculture and co-operative, non-profit financial (banking) services.”

Heading the new AFSC board of directors will be professional agrologist Jennifer Wood. She is also a partner in a private equity holding company that focuses on the agribusiness sector and operates her family cattle ranch in the Edmonton area.

“For more than 75 years AFSC has offered financial tools that help producers manage risks, like hail and drought, and has provided capital funding for entrepre-

neurs who want to start new ventures or expand their businesses.”

Wood went on to say, “As a board, our priority is to make sure AFSC management continues to keep pace with the evolving needs of agribusiness and conducts its operations in a transparent and accountable manner that reflects the expectation of Albertans.”

Time is of the essence, and members of Team Alberta also held a conference call meeting with the Ag. Minister on April 26 to stress the urgent need for immediate intervention into what they describe as the “dire situation” with unharvested crops throughout the province.

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adjusters to make a determination on the spot, in terms of grade and claim position in order to expedite the situation. Another suggestion was to waive field by field assessment in favour of assessment by region, and/or municipality to speed up the claims process. While there was no firm decision in regards to that, it is being considered at this time.

“I heard the concerns brought forward by the crop commissions and I commend them for reflecting the views of their members because I value farmers’ input on how we can best address this situation. I am committed to meeting with them again,” promised Carlier.

up of the Alberta Wheat Commission, Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Alberta Pulse Growers Commission and Alberta Barley. Together these organizations represent over 43,000 farms across Alberta.

Ward Toma, General Manager of the Alberta Canola Commission, said discussions included streamlining the process to allow

“Balancing the need to expedite crop insurance claims with protecting producers’ hard earned premium payments is important to me. That’s why I’ve asked the AFSC to streamline the inspection procedures to assist insured producers in completing planned harvests. I’ve also asked the agency be prepared to move quickly if conditions don’t improve,” added Carlier.

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Jennifer Wood, newly appointed chair of the Alberta Financial Services Corporation stands beside Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, following Thursdayʼs announcement.

D’Arcy Hilgartner, chair of the Alberta Pulse Growers Commission, said AFSC needs to communicate the options and process that is available to producers as soon as possible. He said a quick response is necessary in order for producers to be able to determine what their next step will be moving forward to effectively dispose of last year’s crop.

Last spring an anonymous tip uncovered problems with senior executives’ expenses and the AFSC’s procurement practices. A thorough audit was completed and the board was replaced with an interim board.

An open recruitment process was held back in the fall of 2016. There were a total of 42 applications, and of those candidates, eight were selected to head the new AFSC board.

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Man and beast were chomping at the bit to get out and enjoy a welcome break in the weather last Saturday. Visitors, like these folks, didnʼt have to wander far in order to get a glimpse of the bison roaming near the Astotin Lake picnic area in Elk Island National Park.

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Village of Chipman and Fort Sask RCMP host public meeting Michelle Pinon Editor

About 50 people gathered at the Chipman National Hall on Friday, April 28th for a public meeting that was jointly hosted by the Village of Chipman and the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP. It was an opportunity for the public to have the opportunity to ask questions and bring forward any public safety or rural policing concerns they have.

Village of Chipman Mayor Jim Palmer welcomed everyone to the meeting shortly after 7 p.m. and started the proceedings by setting the record straight on the misinformation that was published in the April 11 edition of The Lamont Leader. Palmer was referring to the article that appeared on Page 2 with the headline, ‘Chipman Mayor

responds to tragedy.” He clarified that the person he was referring to was someone involved in the drive by shooting last May and the alleged physical assault of the town foreman a couple of years ago, and not Ray Nickerson as stated in the article.

Palmer also wanted to respond to a couple of comments he heard regarding the fire department. He pointed out that the fire department does not respond to these types of calls, and while the Village of Chipman does have an emergency preparedness plan, it does not include shootings.

Palmer also wanted to express his thanks to the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP as they have been providing very good policing services. “We truly value our relationship with the village,” noted Staff Sgt. Mike

McCauley.

He also thanked attendees for coming to the meeting, and commended the village for having the second meeting in the community. The first meeting was a healing meeting for town residents which that held a couple of weeks ago.

During the public meeting, Cpl. Mike McCreedy outlined what occurred since the 911 call was received on Sunday, April 2.

Dispatch called Fort Saskatchewan RCMP at 11:33 p.m. “Everyone on watch left.” By 12:03 a.m.

RCMP had set up a staging area outside of the village to formulate a plan. “After Moncton we learned we need a plan going in,” said McCreedy. Even though police did not have a lot of information, and it was a fluid situation, they began advancing on the area for the next 10

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Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Cpl. Mike McCreedy responds to a question as Staff Sgt Mike McCauley looks on during the public meeting that was held on Friday, May 28 at the Chipman National Hall. Around 50 people were in attendance for the meeting which mainly consisted of a question and answer session.. minutes. By 12:14 the person or subject of the complaint was in cus-

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Opinion Trofim Lysenko: Attaching political correctness to agenda driven science Dear Editor, Political correctness, depending upon its degree and severity, can get you criticized, ostracized, imprisoned, and—in some places, killed. In the face of acute political correctness, the simple act of telling the truth is revolutionary.

Many people may be surprised to know that the term “politically correct” is not a product of North American pop culture, nor did it originate in the sixties. It was invented in the 1920s by the Soviet Union and their ideological allies at a time when “political officers” were stationed on every block.

“Politically correct” is the official term used by socialist governments to explain why the attitudes of party members and the general population need “correcting.” In North Korea, for example, it is politically incorrect to criticize leader Kim Jong-un or his bureaucracy. People who do will be thrown in the gulag or executed.

For early communists, the term Cont’d from Page 2 The question was brought forward as to the possibility of having two officers in Lamont for a day or so, but McCauley said it is better to have police officers patrolling in their vehicles. He added that if staffing is a concern, residents could bring that forward if they choose to. McCauley said they are always striving to improve service and average 36 patrols a month, with an average of 48-50 hours in the rural areas depending on call volume. “I think we’ve made great success in the last year and we continue to work on that (service).”

In fact call volume has gone down. McCauley said there were 134 calls for service in Chipman compared to 20 calls in 2017. He credits extra patrols and increased visibility as the reasons for the drop in call vol-

“politically correct” was enthusiastically applied to science. In Russia, Trofim Lysenko was a quack agronomist who made outrageous boasts. He claimed that a change in environment could make wheat plants grow rye, and predicted that through this adaption process, the Soviet Union could grow oranges in the Arctic. Lysenko utterly rejected the emerging study of genetics, which he claimed was a fabrication of “bourgeois capitalism.”

Lysenko’s timing was perfect. In that era, it was “politically correct” to claim that socialism’s magnificence guaranteed that people living under its tenets—and their descendants—would acquire new characteristics, producing new-style Soviet men and women who would be utterly selfless. Stalin loved the guy, and turned him into a kind of science czar. Peter Ferrara of Forbes Magazine described Lysenko’s role thusly: Scientists who promoted [Lysenko’s ideas] with faked data and destroyed

ume. Cpl. McCreedy said they were also planning to do foot patrols in the summer, and to also get involved in more community based events and activities.

The RCMP officers were also asked if they saw any value in having a Neighbourhood Watch program in the community, and it was suggested folks interested in that could be put in touch with the liason for the Heartland Citizens on Patrol group. Mayor Palmer said a neighbourhood watch program was started about eight years ago, but did not last long before petering out.

McCauley said Chipman is still a very safe place despite the recent tragedy. He also said there had been various interventions at the Nickerson residence, but there was not enough evidence to lay charges.

“We made efforts to resolve the situation, but

counterevidence were favored with government funding, official recognition, and awards. Lysenko, his followers, and [the] media responded to critics by impugning their motives, and denouncing them as bourgeois fascists resisting the advance of modern Marxism. All Soviet scientists were required to denounce any work that contradicted Lysenko. Ultimately, Soviet geneticists were imprisoned and even executed.”

Trofim Lysenko is dead and gone, yet the practice of attaching the vernacular of political correctness to scientific theory can still be seen today, particularly in the way that climate alarmists and like-minded politicians respond to inquiry, debate, and disagreement.

Media personalities like Bill Nye, sometimes referred to as the “science guy” (though he holds a degree in engineering, not science), openly advocate the prosecution of “climate disbelievers” or “climate criminals.” They are not alone. In the U.S., sixteen state

attorney generals (all Democrats) met to discuss how they might prosecute “Climate Change Disbelievers.”

Canada’s David Suzuki is quoted as publicly advocating jail time for people who ignore his version of “climate change.”

Unfortunately, shades of the politically correct mindset are also thriving in Alberta. It can be seen each time Premier Rachel Notley or one of her ministers hurls the word “denier” at someone who dares inquire about the evidence behind the province’s socalled climate leadership plan. Rather than debate the issues or respond to inquiries with hard data, Notley and others in her government clothe themselves in the verbiage of political correctness, thereby endeavoring to avoid discussion and debate.

This is unfortunate. Why? Because informed debate serves the public interest; avoiding it does not.

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our best efforts failed.”

Upon reviewing the case, McCauley stated there was nothing that could have been done to prevent this tragedy.

Jim Palmer Mayor Palmer said the Village of Chipman cannot dictate who can and cannot live in the community. “We have no right as to who can move to town and who can’t move to town.” Any type of misconduct or breach of contract would have to be dealt with by the landlord. McCauley said they have limited powers, and matters such as that would fall under the Landlord and Tenant Act.

Correction In the article that appeared on Page 2 of The Lamont Leader two statements made by Village of Chipman Mayor Jim Palmer were incorrect. Those two statements referred to Nickerson having a rap sheet a mile long and had beat up the town foreman a couple of years ago. Palmer said he was referring to the guy (which he cannot name publicly) that was involved in the drive by shooting last spring in the village. The Leader apologizes for this egregious error.

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Trump’s tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber will harm jobs and industry, says Lakeland MP LAKELAND – On April 25th, the U.S. Department of Commerce imposed countervailing duties as high as 24 percent on Canadian softwood lumber imports. The pervious Softwood Lumber Agreement expired on October 12, 2016 and the Liberals have failed to negotiate a new agreement putting 400,000 jobs across Canada at risk.

“The Liberals are failing to create jobs and grow the economy. On Tuesday, Canadians learned how they have failed the forestry workers and their families, by blatantly jeopardizing their livelihoods,” said Shannon Stubbs, MP for Lakeland and Deputy Critic for Natural Resources. “While the

Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs Prime Minister is taking pictures with Ivanka Trump and making claims that the Canadian government is focused on growing the middle class, he is failing hard working Canadians.

Forestry workers across Canada deserve stability and predictability from

their government.

Liberal inaction on the Softwood Lumber file will cost Canadian companies millions of dollars and could result in more closers like the shutdown of the Miller Western Saw Mill in the Village of Boyle,” said MP Stubbs.

The $65-billion-a-year forest products industry represents 2 per cent of Canada’s GDP, and is one of Canada’s largest employers operating in over 200 communities and generating over 370, 000 direct and indirect jobs across the country.

“A tariff of up to 24 percent on Canadian lumber will only result in more mill closures and more job losses across Canada,” said MP Stubbs. “Negotiating a new softwood lumber agreement has never

been a priority for the Liberals. There is zero leadership and no mention of securing a new agreement in any of the Minister’s mandate letters. Although the Prime Minister has had a preliminary conversation with President Trump vowing to continue a strong dialogue between the two nations on bilateral trade, the lack of action on this file to date is extremely concerning.

If the Liberals were truly defending the Canadian softwood lumber industry, they would have made sure that this level of tariff never happened in the first place,” said MP Stubbs.

It was just over a year ago when the Liberals claimed they had reached a prominent breakthrough on the file with the previous U.S.

administration. However, they have yet to broker a new deal with President Trump’s administration, who have vocally defended a ‘made in America’ agenda.

“True leadership is the ability to adapt to changes in global politics and the Liberals have proved they are incapable of doing this,” said MP Stubbs. “Last year, the Prime Minister was more interested in celebrating his friendship with former President Obama, which involved bringing his entire family down to Washington and leaving his Natural Resources Minister at home, instead of fighting for Canadian producers, jobs and interests.”

During the last dispute between Canada and the United States over 15,000

jobs were lost in British Columbia alone with thousands more being lost in Alberta. The end result was the Canadian forestry industry paying over $5.4 billion in tariffs.

“The Official Opposition is calling on President Trump to do what is right for both Americans and Canadians and reverse this decision. The end result will be an increase on housing construction of $1,000 per house for Americans and the loss of thousands of jobs for Canadians,” said MP Stubbs.

In 2014, 66% of Canadian softwood exports were shipped to the U.S. Today, Canada holds about 27% of the U.S. market. The 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement capped the

Good turn out for Heartland Industrial Area Structure Plan meeting Michelle Pinon Editor

Around 80 people gathered in the Lamont Community Hall for the second of three public meetings regarding the proposed Lamont County Heartland

Industrial Area Structure Plan on Wednesday April 26th.

Stephen Hill, Director of Planning and Community Services, was pleased with the turn out, and said it was very informative and assisted the public in

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“I believe it was a very positive event with our public who has previously been very critical of the process.” Hill went on to say, “We all have

been working hard to ensure our message is getting across and the misconceptions are being dealt with, and hopefully, finally put to rest.”

Some of those misconceptions Hill alluded to involved historical issues which were resolved

during the in-depth question and answer session that night.

Hill said they are at the midway point of public engagement, and said a third meeting will be held to review a revised concept plan. After that, the consultant, (Stantec),

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Countdown to Bull-A-Rama Supreme Volunteers needed to assist ag. society

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The final countdown to Bull-A-Rama is ticking

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the main event this Saturday, May 6th.

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stage, move bleachers, put the admission booths and temporary fencing up, sponsor signs, and pick up the light generators in Fort Saskatchewan from Hertz. The ring and most of the bleachers are in place, just a few more sets of bleachers to move.,” said Rebecca Joseph, Chair of the BullA-Rama Organizing Committee.

“Anyone who would like to help out is welcome to join us from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights, or most of the day on Friday,” said Joseph.

Volunteers are also needed to fill shifts for the concession and the bartending that evening.

If you can help out please contact the Lamont Ag. Society.

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Lamont Elementary Grade 6 students visit the past

By Clair Andruchow Lamont Elementary School Jr. News Team On April 12, the Grade 6 students hopped on a bus and drove off for a fieldtrip to the Blue Quill Residential School in St. Paul.

The three parents, and

four teachers, Mrs. Beck, Mrs.Cossey, Miss Feniak, and the school’s vice principal, Mr. Cunningham came on the field trip as well.

The field trip was focused on the hardships of Native people and what life was like in a

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Aboriginal Art was on display at Blue Quill Residential School.

residential school. They also took a school tour and had a conversation with the school survivor.

Blue Quill Residential School started in 1931, and it was built to mainstream all Native people to the “white” way of life.

On this trip, Emily, stated, “I think that what they did was wrong, and it was unfair that they treated the natives differently.”

On the tour, the students learned that all natives who came to the school lost their traditions, culture, and language. Mrs. Beck, the grade six teacher explains. “All those children who went to residential schools not only

lost their culture, but their identity. The school took their language away, they took their traditions away, they had nothing.”

In the residential schools, praying was very important. Catholic religion was taught, and every day they began with a smudging ceremony, where they burn incense, and smudge their ears, eyes, head, heart, and body, to purify the mind, body, and soul. At the school, the nuns and priests were the supervisors. If anything was wrong, the punishments were severe. Louis Lapatak, the school survivor, told his story. ”When I first arrived at the residential

school, kids were playing soccer. I joined in, and when I kicked the ball, it hit a kid in the head. Which, just happens to be the supervisor’s kid. I was taken into a room and was given 10 lashes on the hand with a whip.”

For more information visit the Blue Quill’s Residential School website or take a trip to the school yourself. “It was a fantastic day filled with great historical information,” commented one of the parent supervisors.

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Rural Transportation Coalition seeking support Michelle Pinon Editor

The Lamont County Rural Transportation Coalition is reaching out to local municipalities in the hopes they will support its request to have Alberta Transportation conduct a new study to address barriers to access public transportation in rural Alberta.

Coalition Chairperson Deanna Ruether’s letter also asked that a rural municipality be defined as an area with a population of less than 5,000 residents. For example, in the previous Alberta Transportation study that examples of a rural municipality are based on the population and needs of cities such as Camrose and Spruce

Grove. “As you are aware, this is not a true definition of a rural municipality in Alberta.

With your support, we are hoping to bring this ongoing issue to the attention of others and push for provincial strategies and programs that truly address our communities’ needs.”

The other major concern the coalition has

with the previous Alberta Transportation study was that the data collected was divided for reporting purposes including areas with limited access to public transportation and areas with full access to public transportation.

“However, there was no data collected or strategies developed to address the clear majori-

ties of rural municipalities that have large areas where there is absolutely no access to public transportation at all.”

The letter went on to say, “With your support, we are hoping to bring this ongoing issue to the attention of others and push for provincial strategies and programs that truly address our communities’ needs.”

The Coalition was created back in May of 2016 in response to community interest and need. The Coalition functions as a sub-committee of the Lamont County Region Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) board.

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Forage Seed for Sale SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Junior A (Grade 8 and 9), badminton players represented Andrew School at the Fultonvale tournament on April 22. Devon Hamaliuk won silver in boys singles, and Abi Marianicz and Colton Foreman won gold in mixed doubles..

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 2, 2017 - 9

From Where I Sit: Worth Every Minute

By Hazel Anaka Next time you have your house clean and your life is a placid sea of tranquil serenity, have your grandkids over for a sleepover. Both will soon implode before your startled eyes.

Especially if it’s a multiday weekend because of

a school PD day.

Especially if the Oilers are in the playoffs and a certain young hockey player wants his bedtime delayed to watch the action. Especially if the kids are two active boys.

Oh sure, you love these offspring of your offspring. And goodness knows you don’t see them nearly enough because of geographic distance. But, honestly, it is a shock to the system—-physical and psychic—-because of this interruption in routine.

You need to buy food not normally in the house (Eggos, yogurt, treats in all shapes, forms, colours, degrees

of saltiness). You need a plan for handling biohazard material aka poopy diapers. You need a boatload of kleenex and wipes. You need to dodge balls and other airborne missiles. You need to survive on less sleep.

The best wardrobe includes a striped sweater as you referee fights and mandate sharing.

Comfy shoes, stretchy pants, and a hardhat also help.

Having an arsenal of toys, craft supplies, and diversions is essential if you want to get out alive and feeling that you were more a wise, allknowing mentor and less

WWF ref. Some of these items will be disposable dollar store trinkets with a short life. Others are the quality items saved from your own kids’ youth. Original 1970s Star Wars figures and space ships have stood the test of time. John Deere machinery in all sizes lasts.

That old Tupperware shape sorter toy is still one of my favourites and came in handy again this weekend. Being willing to download Primary Games onto my laptop kept Grady engaged. I just had to force stoppages to prevent him from slipping into total and absolute oblivion.

Playing with balloons inside and a ball outside helped burn off energy.

Taking the kids to a nearby bridge to throw rocks into the swollen creek provides no end of fun.

Keeping them from falling overboard is a serious, fulltime job.

With the warmer weather and drier surfaces, a walk down our country road is planned. Maybe it’ll be a pussy willow cutting mission if we can reach them without hip waders. I always enforce a slowing down awareness of shiny rocks, interesting animal tracks, birdsong, and other natural wonders. The three deer on the lawn mes-

merized Kade and Grady early one morning.

These animal sightings are important for city kids. With all the water everywhere this spring Roy was able to video two beavers swimming and diving from about ten or twelve feet away.

Un-freakingbelievable…. I’ve never seen that in all my life. Being able to share these types of activities with another generation is huge. And are surely memories in the making.

So even though we’re pooped out and the house is a disaster, it’s worth every minute from where I sit.

MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

Mallardʼs Landing observation platform is the most recent addition to Hillside Park in Lamont. The townʼs parks and recreation committee will also be upgrading part of the trail system and picnic space by the concession this year. Now all we need is the weather to warm up and stay sunny for folks to be able to enjoy.

Council wants tax exemption reinstated Michelle Pinon Editor

Mundare town council is taking exception to the federal government’s decision to remove the one-third tax exemption for non-accountable expense allowances for elected officials.

At the April 18 meeting, Coun. Irene Talaga made the motion to send a letter to Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau stating their concerns, and to ask the towns and villages in the county to support their letter of request.

According to the letter, dated April 24th, “The reason provided for the change is that elected officials receive an advantage that other Canadians do not enjoy, however, we believe that there is a difference between a full-time councillor/MLA and a part time councillor in a smaller community like ours (population 852).

The letter went on to say, “We realize that it is not possible to compare a city councillor with ours, given the size of the communities and time requirements, but we have attached a sheet showing the salaries and benefits for the City of Edmonton versus the Town of Mundare as information.

We do not get paid mileage for travel in town and do attend a

number of functions as a councillor for which no compensation is claimed (for example, participating in our local fair parade) nor do we receive any employer or retirement benefits. The one-third exemption helps to cover these costs.

We ask that you please review this decision and consider continuing the one-third tax exemption for elected officials in

LAMONT GROCERY

FOR 27 YEARS OF SUPPORTING OUR BUSUINESS LYNN & DON would like to say thanks by having coffee & donuts from 1 - 4 pm, May 8th, 2017

smaller communities.”

Town of Mundare Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla also

noted that the one-third exemption was for non accountable expenses, i.e. those expenses that

councillor incur, but for which there are no receipts.

Irma Home & Garden 4918 49 Ave. Irma • 780-754-3642

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Local students experience Canada’s history and culture Michelle Pinon Editor

Travel is the best education, and there are four Lamont high school students who recently set aside their textbooks to explore some of eastern Canada’s famous landmarks, and immerse themselves in its culture and famous cuisine.

Through the Lamont High School Travel Club, and the efforts of teacher Asha Ram, students Alisha Moser, Maureen Fedyniak, Sarah Hauch and Kelsey Eleniak got to experience the sites and sounds of Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Niagara Falls. “We spent nine days learning about the history of our country, participating in historical and cultural activities and visiting some of the most defining sights in our nation,” said Ram. Some of the highlights of the Spring Break Canadian Heritage Tour included: a guided tour of Quebec City, trip to visit the Plains of Abraham and Martello

Tower, Old Quebec Museum, excursion to the Beaupre Coast and Montmorency Falls, Sainte Anne de Beaupre Basilica, Notre Dame Basilica, Museum of Archeology and History, and Grevin Wax Museum in Montreal, Parliament Hill, the Canadian Museum of History and the Haunted Tour in Ottawa. Then they moved onto Toronto to visit the CN Tower, Ripley’s Toronto Aquarium and the Old Distillery District before heading to Niagara Falls and Clifton Hill.

Sarah Hauch said the experience was “indescribable,” while Alisha Moser used the word “breathtaking.” Kelsey Eleniak summed it up by saying it was “amazing” and Maureen Fedyniak called it “interesting.”

While Maureen liked Toronto the best, the rest of the girls favoured Old Quebec because of the warm atmosphere and welcoming people. No translator required. All of the students raved about the poutine. “It

was the best poutine I’ve ever tasted,” exclaimed Sarah. On the dessert side of things, they all loved the crepes as well as the Beaver Tails. In addition to many souvenirs, the students enjoyed as much maple syrup, maple candy and maple butter as humanly possible.

Because of Alisha’s knee brace the security alarm went off at the Parliament building, but they did get a tour and got to peek into the House of Commons. “We were on the hunt for J.T. (Justin Trudeau), laughed Sarah, as they went by 24 Sussex Drive where the Prime Minister and his family reside, and Rideau Hall where the Governor General lives.

The group of adventurers also had great praise for their tour director with EF Tours, and would recommend the experience to anyone. The only advice, go in summer and make sure you have adequate storage for souvenirs for the trip back home.

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The Grevin Wax Museum in Montreal had a pure genesis with Albert Einstein, who is flanked by Sarah Hauch on the left, and Kelsey Eleniak on the right.

Beside Eleniak is Maureen Fedyniak and Alisha Moser on the bottom left. The foursome, along with teacher Ms. Ram spent Spring Break soaking up the culture and heritage of Eastern Canada.

Road conditions cause bus delays Michelle Pinon Editor

It was pretty tough and slow going for bus drivers in Lamont County last week.

Tom Hrehorets, who owns and operates a fleet of school buses, said none of the 14 routes in the county were closed, but there were delays and other challenges throughout the week.

Even Hrehorets, and a couple of his supervisors took turns behind the wheel. “It was not a pleasure to drive.” Some roads “were like butter” and there were a few places that were impassable. In a few circumstances, parents were asked to drive their children to the nearest paved road for them to board.

There were no cancellations, and a few times delays were around the 20 minute mark. The worst roads were the ones northeast of Andrew. Other trouble spots were between Chipman and Mundare

and in the Ross Creek area. “I feel for my drivers.”

While 90 per cent of the customers were supportive, the remaining 10 per cent were not understanding, despite the weather and road conditions. “Never in my 30 years have I seen a spring like this,” said Hrehorets, and he’s really hoping the weather gets warmer and sunnier not just for the bus drivers, but the farmers who have unharvested crops in the field.

According to EIPS, most of the rerouting was in areas between Mundare and Lamont, the northern portion of Andrew, and the northern and eastern portions of Vegreville. “For the most part, the bus operators are able to pick up and drop off the majority of students at their regulation locations. To date, it’s not a significant number of students that have been impacted…

Overall, the counties of Lamont and Minburn are

doing everything they can to improve conditions and are working hard with EIPS Transportation to ensure students arrive at school safely.”

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12 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 2, , 2017

PAINTING SERVICES

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cell: 780-490-8616 email: gerhard.rosin@outlook.com website: gerhardrosin.ca

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MACHINERY

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When booking an appointment, please specify the Lamont office email: kcairns@leduclawyers.ab.ca Main Line: 780-986-5081

Fax: 780-986-8807

Barrister & Solicitor Serving Lamont and Area Since 1977 Wednesday 1:30 – 5:00 pm

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Commercial - Residential Interior - Exterior Cell: 780-240-9720 - Phone:780-478-7244

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TRUCKING Trevor Schinkinger Trucking Ltd. • Sand, Gravel & Top Soil • Loading & Hauling • Landscaping • Excavating • Demolition

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Thank you for supporting these businesses.

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Classifieds ________________________ COMING EVENTS EVENTS COMING ________________________ VIKING FARMERS MARKET Regular market 2 - 4 p.m. every Thursday.

Mother’s Day Market Thursday, May 11 2-5 p.m.

Plants and special dessert.

Contact Evelyn at 780-5922431 or Irene 780-336-4707.

11tfnc ________________________ Vermilion Quilters 20th Annual Quilt Show May 6 from 10-5 May 7 from 10-4 At the Vermilion Regional Centre (across the street from Lakeland College) CP17p ________________________ IT’S TIME!!

The recycling round up is on!!

Your unwanted computers, TVs and old paint aren’t doing any good hanging around, but they will if you recycle them.

BRING YOUR OLD COMPUTERS, TVS & PAINT TO: 4730 52 Ave, Bruderheim (Bruderheim School) May 6, 2017 10 am - 4 pm Free hot dogs & drinks Enter your name to win a free draw when you bring in an electronic or paint item!

(Only latex, aerosol & oil paints accepted) LL17nc ________________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR ________________________ Viking - Triplex 5022 58th Ave. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Close to hospital. $800 per month plus utilities. No smoking. No pets.

587-256-0430 01tfnc ________________________ Suite in four-plex in Tofield.

2 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bath.

Fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Adults only. No smoking and no pets. $1,000/month. Available immediately. Call: 780-2632688.

TM15tfnc ________________________ House for Rent 4522 54 Ave. Tofield. Incentives offered.

Available now.

Five Bedrooms 2 and 1/2 baths, fenced yard. Double car garage. No pets. Contact 780-662-2687 or 780-2893520 for details. TM41tfnp ________________________ For Rent in Chipman - 3 bedroom mobile home. Call 780-405-2511 for more info.

LL07tfnc ________________________

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________________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR ________________________ 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 ________________________ 3 bedroom town house for rent, May 1. 780-336-3393 14tfnc ________________________ House for rent - Holden.

Available May 1st. Neat and clean, one bedroom, 700 square feet. Detached single garage. Must sign one year lease. $600 plus utilities. Call Cathy at 403875-1119 or Julianne at 780688-2227. Leave a message.

References required.

TM16-17p ________________________ Tofield - Spacious 2 bedroom apartment, balcony, in-suite laundry. Heat & water included $875/month. Also for rent a 1250 sq. ft. commercial space $1,100/ month. Call: 780-932-0041.

TM39tfnp ________________________ Bruderheim Duplex for rent. 3 bed/1 bath, 5 appliances/window coverings included, large semi finished basement, large fenced yard, small pets are welcome, family neighbourhood/close to school. $1500/mnth + utilities. $1500 Damage deposit.

References required. Call 780-203-0358.

Available immediately.

LL17-21 ________________________ Bachelor and 1 bedroom suites, 3 appliances.

Bachelor from $695, 1 bdrm from $795, rent incl. water, heat, energized parking stall. SD $500. 780-632-3102 LL06tfnp ________________________ FOR SALE SALE FOR ________________________ Hay for Sale.

Alf/Tim/Br/CW mix. Small squares shedded $5ea.

Rounds $50ea. Majority no rain. Phone late evenings 780-942-4107.

LL16-25p ________________________ Green & yellow peas, fababeans and wheat seed for sale. Call: 780-405-8089.

TM17tfnc ________________________

________________________ GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE ________________________ Round Hill community pancake breakfast and garage sale Saturday, May 6th. Breakfast 9-11, sale 9-12 at Round Hill Community Centre. To book a table call MaryEllen @ 780-672-7353 TM15-17c ________________________ Huge garage, yard sale.

Houseware, hardware, linen fabrics clothes, indoor & outdoor furniture, tarp, collectables, construction material, overhead garage doors 16'x7' with opener, etc. Friday, April 28 - May 8, from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.

Location: 19228 - Twp Rd 512, just 20 minutes from Sherwood Park. TM16-17p ________________________ HELP WANTED WANTED HELP ________________________ Winch truck/picker operator for oilfield service company. Must have 3 years class 1 experience. WHMIS, H2S, First Aid, TDG, etc.

Fax resume and CDA to 780-662-3368.

TM16-17p ________________________ Demolition & Disposal of old farm house located in Lamont County. Please call Mark @ 403-863-1974 LL17-18 ________________________ Caregiver for young lady with special needs. Several work options available.

Viking area. Call Shannon 780-336-3568 for details.

CP17-18 ________________________ Waterfowl hunting guide in Tofield/Vegreville area.

September and October 2017 position available, $4,000-$6,000/month. Some experience required.

Evenings and weekends.

Room and board provided.

Contact Blaine Burns at Black Dog Outfitters 780203-2876 or bburns4@telusplanet.net, check it out at www.blackdogoutfitters.ca TM13-22p ________________________ Live in housekeeper. Light cooking, housekeeping duties. Prefer a lady 65-70 years of age. Non-smoker, non-drinker. Room and board included. Wage negotiable. Acreage in Tofield area. Please send resume to: Box 1541, Vegreville, AB T9C 1S7.

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________________________ LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK ________________________ Short horned bulls for sale.

Polled, semen tested, optimal birth weights. Delivery available. Call Shepalta Farm at 780-679-4719.

CP15tfnc ________________________ For Sale - Yearling Purebred Red Angus Bulls. Heifer and cow bulls available.

Low birth weights. Call 780-386-2127 or 780-3850406.

CP16-17p ________________________ Purebred Angus Bulls For Sale. Yearling and 2 yr old, Red & Black. Call 780-9869088 LL13-21p ________________________ For Sale - Two 2 yr old Purebred Black Angus bulls. Low birth weights.

Semen tested. Call for more details 780-385-4411 or 780336-2011. Leave message if no answer.

CP14tfn ________________________ 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 LL13-21p ________________________ Purebred Salers Bulls.

White, tan, red and black.

Scattered Spruce Salers.

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08-21c ________________________ MEMORIAL MEMORIAL ________________________ In Memory of a Wonderful Mom and Grandma who is thought of daily.

________________________ REAL ESTATE ESTATE REAL ________________________ Restaurant for Sale. 9,000 sq ft building in Sedgewick plus 3 lots 25x100. Dinning room and lounge - 140 seats plus opportunity for additional living space. Call 780384-3600. Serious inquiries only!

CP27tfnc ________________________ SERVICES SERVICES ________________________ Wipf’s Greenhouse. Open May 1st. Greenhouse, Bedding Plants, Vegetables, Free Range Eggs.

Located on RR 180, TWP 473 - 1/2 mile west on TWP 473. Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 8 pm. Closed Wednesday evenings.

Phone: 780-385-8389 or 780385-4934.

15-21c ________________________ Massage and Reflexology 1 hour treatments. Call: Marge 780-662-3066.

TM35tfnc ________________________ Roy’s Handyman Services.

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MROCZEK, Annie Marie August 3, 1939 – May 8, 2012 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 peaceful memories, your love is still our guide.

And though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same.

Every day we miss you, And in our memories you remain.

Forever in our hearts, Brian, Myra, Breanna, Megan, & Gregory 17c ________________________

PINOY’S CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES “For all your Cleaning Needs” Residential and Commercial Grass Cutting & Yardwork 780-385-4154 Elizabeth F. Andersen Director/Owner SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 09tfn ________________________

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________________________ SERVICES SERVICES ________________________ Straight Line Fencing Custom Fencing - All types.

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Thanks!

TM17tfnc ________________________ Ritchie’s Painting Co. Professional Interior/ Exterior Commercial & Residential Painting. Spray Painting & Cabinet Refinishing. www.ritchiespainting.ca. Call Jason in Viking, AB today for a future estimate - Cell: 780-254-0166 or Home: 780-254-0700. 35tfnc

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14 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Bruderheim Lions Club to host Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on May 13 Michelle Pinon Editor

For the first time ever members of the Bruderheim Lions Club will be participating in the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on May 13.

Past President Darby Dunn, said the Bruderheim Lions Club, are one of 240 dog walks in Canada. Whether you have a dog or not, everyone is invited to participate in the walk which will start off at the historic Walker School. No need to pre-register, folks can just show up at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13.

The Pet Value Walk for Dog Guides raises funds to provide life-changing Dog Guides to Canadians with physical and medical disabilities

at no cost to them.

Registration and pledge forms are available at the Bruderheim Post Office, Shell and Old Country Sausage. Dunn says family, friends or neighbours can sign the pledge form or you can include an invite on your Facebook to donate. Donations can also be made online. All online donations will receive immediate credit card payment confirmation and an official income tax receipt.

The Bruderheim Lions Club has been serving the community for the past 40 years, and everyone, (all ages and abilities), are encouraged to partake. Water and hotdogs will be supplied, and every participant will receive a gift bag.

One hundred per cent of the funds raised from

Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process _______________________________ AUCTIONS AUCTIONS _______________________________ MEIER-2 DAY Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday & Sunday, May 6 & 7, 11 a.m. both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Consign today, call 780440-1860. _______________________________ AUCTION FOR Duane Nickolson & Guest Consignors. Saturday, May 13 SW of Cherhill, Alberta. Skidsteer, track hoe, farm house, house trailer, storage sheds, household, much more.

View details at www.spectrumauctioneering.com. 780-967-3375 / 780-9039393. _______________________________ RETIRING GUIDE/OUTFITTER Auction for Leo & Patricia Peredery.

Sunday, May 7, Athabasca, Alberta.

Rifle collection, hunting, trapping, guiding tools, equipment, machinery.

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Delivery fee $75-$125/ order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961. _______________________________ STEEL BUILDING SALE. "Mega Madness Sale!" 20x23 $5780. 25x25 $6312. 30x31 $8175. 33x35 $9407.

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the walk go directly to the six dog guide training programs throughout the country. Dog Guides Canada has provided their specially trained dog guides to more than 2,000 men, women, and children between the ages of four to 88.

Back in the early 1980’s Lions Clubs across Canada sought to develop a national project to reflect their service to Canadians with visual impairments. The result was Canine Vision Canada. Since then, the Lions Foundation of Canada has grown to include hearing ear, service, seizure response, Autism Assistance and Diabetic Alert Dog Guides.

MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

Pictured from left to right are Lions Club members Darby Dunn, Doris Morrison, Jana Semeniuk and Dave Calder. In front is one of Janaʼs twin daughters, Laura.

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. _______________________________ FEED SEED FEEDAND AND SEED _______________________________ EARLY VARIETIES. Go Early HRS Wheat. AC Juniper Oats. Busby & Sundre Barley. AAC Peace River Field Peas. Early One Polish Canola; mastinseeds.com. 403-556-2609. _______________________________ HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14, Edmonton. 302.8 +/- title acres.

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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14, Edmonton. 428.01 +/- acres. $3000 surface lease revenue.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. Lots range from 0.2 +/- to 0.32 +/- acres.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

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