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LHS students recognized for achievements

BY JANA SEMENIUK Lamont High School students were recognized during a ceremony Oct. 23 for their last year’s achievements including various scholarships and honours awards.

Local elected officials were also on hand to present some of the scholarships, although no speeches were given.

With the absence of speeches, school administration presented 129 awards in just over 30 minutes.

Emcee for the event Mikayla O'Brien is presented with the Lamont County was Lamont High School Centennial Award by Lamont County Reeve David Principal Ms. Kelly Diduck. O'Brien also picked up four other awards.

Sawatsky. She opened the Photo: Jana Semeniuk evening emphasizing “It feels great that we are recognizhow happy school staff felt at being ing those students who are making our able to hold the awards night to recog- community a better place to live. These nize the hard work of the students are good kids in our community who from the 2022-2023 school year. are setting an example for other kids.

“We are so excited at Lamont School Those are the ones we are awarding to celebrate our students and their suc- here tonight,” he said. “(It fills us with cesses,” she said pride). Our council has taken a really Two students, Falynn Short and active role in the youth of this commuMikayla O’Brien, collected more than a nity.” few awards each.

Perrin said that last year the Lamont Short was presented with four dif- town council voted to sponsor $1,000 ferent awards including the to the high school valedictorian.

Bruderheim STEM Scholarship Award, “It was the first year we did that the Governor General’s Academic (sponsor the valedictorian) Falynn Medal, Grade 12 Honours, and one of Short,” he said. “I understand Miss 16 available Alexander Ruthorford Short is going into nursing. It’s wonScholarships. derful to help her.”

O’Brien was presented with five Winners: awards including the Lamont County Citizenship – presented by Lamont Centennial Scholarship, The Lamont mayor Kirk Perrin Lions Award, The Edward Stawnichy Jr. High Charitable Foundation Award, Grade Gwen Arya-Foster 12 Honours, and one of 16 available Charlie Andruchow Alexander Rutherford Scholarships.

Joseph Thiessen Lamont Mayor Kirk Perrin said he Kianna Dul enjoys taking part in the high school Sr. High Grade 10 awards night every year.

Nevaeh Sexton Violette Taylor Grade 8 Ciera Barron Mason Bilan Sydney Cossey Jerome Frischknet Brittany Holt Matthew Iverson Matthew Janssen Jackson Johnston Hambal Khamis Rachel Klos Bella MacDonald Nicklas Mehlenbacher Jaxan Melnik Ryley Wait Isabel Weleschuk Madeline Zacharko Falynn Short (R) was awarded four different awards Grade 9 – at the Lamont High School Awards night. She is pic- presented by tured here with LHS counsellor Mrs. Beniuk.

Trustee Photo: Jana Semeniuk Colleen Holowaychuk Odette Giese Conlan Aylward Hayden Childs Joey Derksen Grade 11 Kianna Dul Ruth Andruchow Taylor Fossum Jevan Jackson Kayden Foster Grade 12 Locke Kobes Emily Carruthers Elizabeth Peltonen Rachael Leamon Trinity Rajtmajer CWL Leadership Award – presented by Sr. High Honours Sigrun Jones Grade 10 Ruth Andruchow Althea Alina Jr. High Honours Cameron Atkinson Grade 7 Anton Baldwin-Roberge Lloyd Akitt Aidan Carruthers Charlie Andruchow Aniesha Fossen Brayden Caruso Camryn Fossum Tru Descoteaux Odette Giese Andrew Dul Taylor Iverson Toby Engman Lance Kilsdonk Justice Haisan Ben Melnyk Claire Hanson Mackenzie Penhale Cayden Howland-Brewer Ash Randell Aisha Jobe Rylee Rideout Karlee Lapnisky Teagan Stetsko Annabelle Pilling Gabby Wendorff Marshal Regehr Sienna Whaling Hunter Rideout Summer Zacharko Grayson Riederer Continued on Page 2

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Awards Continued from Front Grade 11 Brooklyn Brix Deanna Derksen Waliid Khamis Kaylee Marianicz Dean Ostashek Tristan Sabo Ethan Svitich Ethan Weleschuk Grade 12 Jonathan Bork Logan Bork Adrianna Davis Linden Dey Eric Doctor Jake Fesyk Edward Furey Savannah Hanson Bryana Hawryluk Yeshinn Marzo Payton Moser Mikayla O’Brien Mason Oshust Falynn Short Racquel Strickland Zoey Vlake

Scholarships Bruderheim STEM Scholarship Award – presented by Bruderheim mayor Karl Hauch Falynn Short Governer General Academic Medal Falynn Short Lamont County Centennial – presented

by Reeve David Diduck Mikayla O’Brien Lamont Lions – Presented by Dianne Troman Mikayla O’Brien Edward Stawnichy Charitable Foundation Mikayla O’Brien NCIA Scholarship Savannah Hanson Kevin Gaetz Award Olivia Kammer Edward Furey Open Circle Logan Bork Interpipeline Discovery Awards Bryanna Hawryluk

Jr. Fire Fighters Award Age 15 & Up – presented

by Deputy Regional Fire Chief Scott Calder Violet Stahn Mia Ausman Alexander Rutherford Jonathan Bork Logan Bork Adrianna Davis Linden Dey Eric Doctor Jake Fesyk Edward Furey Savannah Hanson Bryana Hawryluk Yeshinn Marzo Payton Moser Mikayla O’Brien Mason Oshust Falynn Short Racquel Strickland Zoey Vlake Drama Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role Brooklyn Brix Outstanding Student Playwright

Mundare retaining wall costs soar to 3x estimate

BY JOHN MATHER The costs of putting a retaining wall in to alleviate drainage issues in part of Whitetail Crossing subdivision in Mundare jumped immensely when tenders for the project were opened.

Initially, Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla told council the cost for the project on Whitetail Cove was estimated by engineers to be about $17,000.

But when tenders were opened the best bid for the project came in at $53,100 from Select Engineering.

Zyla told council Oct. 18, they should plan on budgeting $60,000 with contingencies factored in.

He added the project,

which he felt should be proceeded with, could be easily funded from the Town’s remaining Municipal Sustainability Funding for the year.

Zyla wasn’t sure if the project could be completed by the end of this year.

“I recommend you accept the tender and we try to get it done as soon as possible,” he said.

When asked if there were any other options, Zyla said it had to be done to stop the erosion of yards along the Cove, which plugs the existing ditch preventing proper drainage.

“We have to do something,” he told council.

“We cleaned the ditch last year and it’s filled already and there’s no way to put a culvert in

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“We need to do something,” added Councillor Rick Patrie. “And it’s not going to get any better.”

Council moved to go ahead with the project as soon as possible, hoping to get it done this year before next spring’s run off created problems.

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Three vie for two empty council positions in Andrew byelection Former CAO and husband among candidates

BY JANA SEMENIUK A second attempt at attracting candidates for the Andrew Byelection was finally successful after three residents put their names forward on nomination day, Oct. 16; Johannus (John) Vanvyfeyken, Chris Lupul and former Andrew Chief Administrative Officer Sheila Lupul.

A previous attempt this summer, made after the resignation of former councillor Evan Genung in May, resulted in no candidates. Since then, a second seat became available with the resignation of former councillor Benny Dubitz Aug. 2.

Vanvyfeyken, 64, said he has lived in Andrew for the past 20 years and wants to improve the image of the village. He said he wants to be a new voice with fresh ideas.

“More (improving) the image of the town, such as planting flowers around the village signs.

The people that used to (do it) have retired,” he said. “They've done a wonderful job over the years; they've contributed so much to the town (in) that way.”

Vanvyfeyken said he is

Former CAO Sheila Lupul (above) and husband Chris Lupul are running for council but decline Leader interviews.

a truck driver and intends to maintain his presence at council meetings by phone if necessary. He said he would like to see the council stream the meetings live online for increased transparency to residents.

Johannus (John) Vanvyfeyken “I don’t agree with (meetings Vanvyfeyken and his not being streamed),” he wife have three grown said. “I think all munici- sons and seven grandpal meetings should be children. recorded and made Meanwhile, Sheila available to the public Lupul previously served for those people that on Andrew council from can't make the meetings. 2017-2021 and was then I think it should be pub- hired on as permanent lic and put on their Village CAO in March, Village page or be 2022. Lupul’s contract allowed to go through was terminated ten the Municipal Affairs weeks later for undiswebsite.” closed reasons.

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Chris and Sheila Lupul declined an interview for this article.

According to the village office, there is no advance polls scheduled

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Opinion Still lots of questions around a go it alone pension plan

BY JOHN MATHER Walk into any coffee shop, pub or other social gathering place these days and people are talking pensions.

Should Alberta go it alone or stay in the Canada Pension Plan, a program Albertans have paid into since its inception in 1965?

Myself, I’m not really following the debate either pro or con too much.

I already receive my pension. By the time the dust settles and the court arguments are settled in this debate between Alberta and Ottawa, I really doubt I’ll be around to reap any benefits that may come my way.

As it is, my monthly income based on Old Age Security and CPP isn’t enough to pay my expenses which consist of food and basic utilities. The low amount paid by CPP is very much a cause for concern amongst seniors.

But having chatted with several younger people, one a Federal government worker, and her spouse, they seem to embrace the Alberta plan.

But there’s so many questions and so much that has to be more clearly explained.

One thing is certain, with Justin Trudeau opening his mouth to oppose Alberta’s plan along with the managing director of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, the battle lines are drawn.

Another thing is for certain. Alberta has every right to withdraw from CPP and that is included in the original mandate of the CPP. As initially laid out, the Alberta Plan promises lower payments, bigger monthly cheques, increased benefits for seniors and much more - but the deep down details at this time are sketchy.

It relies on Alberta getting a payback from CPP of $344 billion which I can’t see happening under any circumstances.

The Alberta premise argues that the provincial workers have paid $60 billion more into the CPP than we have received back since its inception, therefore arguing we’ve been supporting other Canadian workers with our toil.

CONTINUED As this process plays out, it will lead to a referendum for Albertans to indicate how they want to move ahead sometime in 2025.

However Trudeau weighed in, stating, “I have instructed my Cabinet and officials to take all necessary steps to ensure Albertans – and Canadians – are fully aware of the risks of your plan, and to do everything possible to ensure CPP remains intact.

“With all the uncertainty they face, Canadians should not have to worry whether or not the Canada Pension Plan will continue to be there for them in their retirement,” Trudeau said in the letter.

Premier Danielle Smith was quick to rebut the prime minister calling his letter inappropriate, and adding she believes it was made to prove a political point after losing a Supreme Court ruling earlier this month.

“He’s trying to overstate it to make some kind of political point, and quite frankly, I just don’t think that that’s helpful,” explained Smith. “I think we should allow for the

process to play out, let Albertans decide because we do have a constitutional right to manage our pensions, under Section 94 of the constitution if the Prime Minister would like to look that up.”

Smith adds that it would be more constructive for the Prime Minister to offer an alternative calculation, rather than a letter.

My friend and Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples pointed out, if anything, Trudeau’s comments will benefit those supporting the Alberta Pension Plan.

"With his usual mix of bad faith negotiating and irresponsible federalism, Trudeau has managed to make Smith look like the reasonable party in this debate," he wrote. "It’s still the longest of shots, but if Smith alters course there is now one clear path for her to win approval for an Alberta Pension Plan."

Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) president Gil McGowan has waded into the debate stating opposition to an Alberta Pension Plan (APP) needs to come from within the province, and not from Ottawa.

“We need a ‘remain’ campaign – a campaign to keep Alberta in the Canada Pension Plan (CPP),” McGowan stated.

The battle lines are being drawn up.

What is really needed now is as much information as possible.

Don’t just rely on the government’s arguments. Of course they are tilted to going it alone.

But with the opposition ask this …. are they making strong arguments to remain in CPP or are they just afraid of change?

It’s up to each and every Albertan to do their own research. The information is out there.

Check out bulletins from the Fraser Institute or other think tanks, read up on the CPP on your own.

Prior to any referendum, make sure you make your own informed decision through research, workshops, and discussions with your friends and neighbours.

Either way the pension plan plays out, it will affect our lives for a long time.

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FROM WHERE I SIT: A Lovely Rural Drive

BY HAZEL ANAKA The Friday trip home from my Canmore retreat should have gone better than it did. I got up early, loaded up my car, and was on the road just before 9 am. I had no plans to stop anywhere on the way home because I needed to get back as soon as possible.

Most pressing was the need to mail off a couple of Etsy orders because of course, quick turnaround times on order fulfillment is valued by Etsy and customers alike.

The roads and weather were perfect and I was making great time until I spotted a dreaded sign on Highway 2 warning of a Police Emergency Ahead. In hindsight I should have detoured onto a side road and avoided the forthcoming grief. But, I’m not an impatient driver and thought ‘how bad could

it be?’ I traveled several miles before anything seemed amiss. Then the inching ahead began. At times this section of the highway turned into a parking lot. Of course, I didn’t check my odometer or make note of the time so I could awe you with the specifics of this inconvenience. But when you see guys passing you on the right-hand shoulder and driving through a grassy median to get to a service road, you know things are taking a while or the drivers have short fuses.

I’ve since learned that 2 people were killed and a third seriously injured in an accident near Red Deer at 9:30 that morning. No wonder we were all forced to detour off Highway 2 around Penhold. There were first responders directing where we were to go and police cars blocking off exits, ramps, side roads. I should have pulled over at the first safe spot and thought through my options. I figured if I headed east, I was essentially heading closer to home. No point in trying to get back to the main highway and having to drive through Red Deer.

What if I backtracked too

soon and was forced to detour again. Eventually I reached Highway 21 and thought okay, I know this road and where it goes, I’m golden.

On Wednesday I’d put $50 worth of fuel in the car and knew I’d have to fuel up again closer to home. That decision not to fill the tank in Canmore at $1.479 added to my troubles. All that idling and the detours were sucking up the fuel.

Instead of driving through Camrose, adding some fuel, and taking my usual road home from there, I drove on by thinking I’d stop in Sherwood Park. Sooner or later, it hit me that Sherwood Park was in fact west and I should

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All these road numbers escape me now. I could have used my phone’s nav system but didn’t.

Instead, I pulled a good old handy dandy AMA road map from my glove compartment.

Every time I made a wrong decision and ended up turning around and retracing my route, I was burning through fuel. I dared not try looking for fuel in all the tiny hamlets/villages I passed. I did consider stopping at a farmer’s yard and buying a few gallons of fuel.

But that too, could have caused a few other problems though I’d like to

believe all farmers, by nature are willing to help someone in trouble.

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Despite having a cell phone and navigational system, money/card for gas, a road map, AMA membership for roadside assistance, and lots of years of driving experience, I’m dismayed at how badly I bungled that detour. No real harm was done other than to my nerves, pride, and plans for an early arrival home. Had it been dark or during a winter storm it could have been so much worse. So, I’ve learned to fill my tank completely (regardless of the price), stop sooner to get my bearings, and use the nav system which clearly provides more info than a paper map.

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Representatives from industries across Alberta’s Industrial Heartland were on hand during the Alberta Industrial Heartland’s open house at Lamont Community Hall, Oct. 18. Hosted by Life in the Heartland a large crowd came out to meet with the reps and find out about what was happening in the area.

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BY JOHN MATHER Twice a year, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association hosts an open house giving the public a chance to view some booths showing some of the operations of companies located in the area and also providing updates from additional companies.

On Oct. 18, AIHA brought the show to Lamont and one of largest crowds in some time turned out to be educated on what is going on in the industrial area.

“We host it once in the spring and once in the fall,” said Sheena Fitzpatrick, Community Engagement Director

with the Heartland Association. “Usually we rotate through different communities. In April we were in Fort Saskatchewan, last fall we were in Redwater and this fall we’re in the town of Lamont.”

She said the open house is an opportunity for Life in the Heartland to bring together the industries operating in the region to meet with the residents, get to personally meet and answer any questions people might have.

Four companies provided updates to the audience through the use of powerpoint presentations.

This year they were

Nutrien, Pembina Pipelines, Sherritt International and Keyera.

There were also 17 exhibitors with booths at the open house.

“We’ve got a good turnout and the booths are open both before and after the presentations.” added Fitzpatrick.

She did admit there wasn’t a presence of any companies located within Lamont County, something that didn’t escape the notice of Lamont County Reeve David Diduck, who also serves as the chair of the AIHA. “I was very pleased with the turnout to the open house,” he said.

“But it would have been

nice to see some of the industries in the County have a booth here.”

He pointed to Graymont and Cenovus as two which didn’t have booths at this fall’s event.

Elected officials from Fort Saskatchewan, Bruderheim, Lamont and Lamont County were all in attendance at the open house.

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Art Club has another successful show

BY JOHN MATHER The Elk Island Art Club held its annual art sale Oct. 21 and 22 at Josephburg’s Drop-In Centre.

“We probably had about 70 people come through during the two days,” said artist Bev Galbraith.

While they host their annual sale just once a year, they also had a show at the Ukrainian Village and individual artists have shown at different community events including displays in Lamont, at Fort Saskatchewan’s Dow Centre and Tofield AgriDays.

The club itself, while small in membership, has been in existence since 1955.

It’s based out of Josephburg where they

gather to paint every Tuesday.

“We get together and help each other by giving each other advice,” said Galbraith.

Diane Smith serves as the president of the club and is serving for her second year.

“We also have a treasurer and a secretary,” she said.

She added the club has moved around in different locations since its formation.

Some of the artwork on display featured ribbons the artists had won at other exhibitions.

Galbraith hails from Manitoba, but since arriving in Alberta she has had displays in Lamont at the flower shop and has artworks on display at Baba’s Bistro in Mundare.

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Lamont County fire restriction lifted

BY JANA SEMENIUK A fire restriction, in place for the county since Oct. 13 due to ongoing dry weather conditions, has been lifted as of Oct. 23 according to the county’s website.

Regional Fire Chief Bo Moore said the turn in weather was a big factor.

“With colder weather

and some precipitation, we removed the restriction,” he said. “We are still asking everyone to be diligent and burn responsibly.”

Weather in Lamont County took an abrupt turn after the weekend resulting in snow and temperatures dipping below 0 C by Monday.

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Lamont County council surprised by lawyer’s presence at special council meeting

BY JANA SEMENIUK A Lamont County special council meeting, called for Oct. 18 with a council code of conduct as the agenda item, did not proceed as planned when councillor Neil Woitas attended the meeting accompanied by Fort Saskatchewan lawyer, Terri-Lynn McLaughlin.

While the councillor’s name, who was the subject of the code of conduct, was not made public prior, it was apparent when the meeting opened in public session and McLaughlin immediately objected to the adopting of the agenda.

“I'm actually going to object to your agenda right from the start,” she said. “First, I'd like some clarifications. My understanding is you’re about to discuss a complaint?

Is that correct? Against him (Woitas)?”

Once Reeve Diduck confirmed that Woitas was the subject of the complaint, McLaughlin wanted clarification if the complaint was being filed as formal or informal because the county’s own bylaws outlined different procedures for both. Diduck said it was informal.

“Then there will be no ability to sanction today, you understand that?” she said. “You can proceed with an informal basis as long as everybody understands that there's no ability to sanction today.”

McLaughlin further recommended an amendment on the agenda to state the complaint was informal before council adopted it.

CAO Peter Tarnawsky made the suggestion that councillors may want to re-consider and use the formal process.

“Councillors may want to look at Section 53 of the code conduct 53 B6 so you have the opportunity to consider the need to pursue the matter in accordance with a formal complaint procedure,” he said, prompting Diduck to add that there was no written complaint and

sanctions, rather encouraged councillors to acknowledge behaviour and agree to stop.

“You are only authorized as per the statute,” she said. “If you look under the informal, it talks about encouraging councillors to acknowledge and agree to stop and avoid occurrences and behaviour, it doesn't actually provide for additional sanctions or otherwise.”

Diduck then put a motion on the floor for council to adopt the amended agenda. Woitas glanced at McLaughlin, before raising his hand, who nodded in approval.

“I want to advise that council should make their own decisions,” said Diduck, prompting Woitas to reply that he paid for his own legal advice.

McLaughlin chimed in. “In regards to an informal complaint, your statute specifically states he’s entitled to legal council and advice,” she

that was why the process was informal.

This is the second time this year Woitas has been brought up on accusations, whose details are protected by FOIP (freedom of information and privacy), of breaking council code of conduct.

On May 3 he was stripped of his deputy reeve title in a special council code of conduct meeting.

McLaughlin gave the council a warning.

“I don't think you want me to go into why everything you did (previously was) wrong, so that's why I'm here,” she said.

CAO Tarnawsky challenged McLaughlin on the ability to sanction Woitas in the code of conduct meeting.

“For our learned guest, where does it indicate that sanction can only follow a formal complaint?” he asked.

McLaughlin said the informal procedure outlined in the bylaw did not state guidelines for

said.

Tarnawsky challenged McLaughlin again as to whether Woitas was entitled to legal counsel during the meeting.

“Don't want to be argumentative but as our learned guest has indicated it does say that a member who is subject of an investigation is entitled to legal counsel,” he said. “As our learned guest herself has

indicated, this is not an investigation.”

McLaughlin replied that Woitas still had the right to counsel.

“He's entitled to counsel, whether it be informal or formal basis,” she said.

“Your statute specifies it (and) never negates the right to counsel.”

Continued on 10

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Town of Lamont gauging public opinion on backyard hens with online survey

BY JANA SEMENIUK The Town of Lamont are making good on their promise to look into an urban hen bylaw by putting forth a public survey to see how residents feel about the possibility.

The survey, available online from Oct. 23-Nov. 17, contains 12 questions ranging from whether residents think laying hens should be allowed in town to suggestions of possible restrictions on the bylaw.

After only one day on social media, the survey has been shared eight times and garnered six

comments showing a mixture of positive and negative reactions to the possibility.

“No thank you!” remarked one poster, while another stated, “I think it’s great!

Everybody should have this option to have a couple of hens for eggs.”

The idea came to Lamont town council in early Sept. when resident Corey Cholak made a presentation during a council meeting.

After the idea was discussed during a later closed session of council, a motion was brought

forward by councillor Dave Taylor in open session.

“I make the motion to council that council direct administration to investigate the development of a pilot project for 2024 regarding urban hens in Lamont including Bylaw Amendment and bylaw enforcement permitting and related policy with initial information to be provided by the end of November 2023,” he said.

The motion was carried unanimously.

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should also have legal representation, to which McLaughlin agreed.

Diduck told her he was surprised that she was there.

“In all fairness, Miss McLaughlin, your presence here today is a surprise to us,” he said.

Woitas responded that he was also taken by surprise with news of the code of conduct meeting.

“In all fairness I just got presented it too. I didn’t know it was coming,” he said. “You got the same notice I got.”

Reeve Diduck told McLaughlin their office would reach out to her

with their legal information. He adjourned the meeting at 9:45 a.m., fifteen minutes after it began.

It was later discovered that the recording of the meeting, streamed online for the public, suffered a technical glitch where it did not have any sound. Lamont County communications director Jay Zaal accepted the Lamont Leader’s offer of our usual recording of council meetings for their use. A copy of the meeting recording is available by emailing the county office.

Continued from Page 9 The focus of the meeting shifted to whether McLaughlin was going to be allowed into the closed session with Woitas.

Tarnawsky pointed out that the council would need to make a decision.

“I think council ought to understand whether it's the intention of the councillor to have his legal representation included in the closed session or not,” he said.

Woitas said his legal council would be going in with him.

“I believe that might be a decision of council,” said Tarnawsky, prompting McLaughlin to respond.

“I will tell you this; if you basically have the position that I'm not allowed to be here, I'm going to tell my client not to be here, that'll end the informal process. The results on that are that you’re negating one of his natural rights to it and then I will take appropriate legal action that way,” she said. “He's entitled as anybody is when their rights are being infringed upon to have counsel.”

Diduck suggested that the council would need to consider whether they

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BY JOHN MATHER Mundare has been able to get a section of 50 Ave. rebuilt after initially deciding the proposed tender bid was too rich for the Town’s blood.

The project for rebuilding 50 Ave. from 52 St. to 50 St. was budgeted at $350,000 but the tender came in at $478,870.

The problem with the 50 Avenue costing so much was that the road would have to be dug right down and have the entire base replaced.

Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla told council the Town had Municipal Sustainability Initiative Funding for this year and next in

the amount of $758,049.

When asked, he further added without doing the 50 Avenue project there would be a lot of money for some other projects.

At the regular council meeting Oct. 17, Zyla said council held a special meeting about the project following a meeting with the contractor, on Sept. 7.

“They told us since they were paving 50 St., they could pave 50 Ave. at a cost of $255,000,” he said. “Since we didn’t have to replace any underground infrastructure, if we could remove the sub-base of the existing road, then we could get the project

done.”

Zyla said council agreed to proceed with the project at the special Sept. 7 meeting and the work was quickly completed and paid for using MSI funds.

He said public works was able to remove about 800 cubic yards of recycled gravel which was replaced and the road was paved.

“We hauled at least 80 loads from there,” said public works director John Bruyere.

“And we now have enough gravel in our public works stockpile to last us for years,” Zyla added.

He added the road will be solid for at least 15 to 20 years.

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Lights Up volunteers start mapping out Christmas displays - help needed on Sundays

BY JOHN MATHER They started gathering last weekend to stake out and prepare the Lamont Town Office grounds for Lamont’s annual Lights Up event.

“We’ll be back next Sunday putting stuff out with more volunteers,” said Lights Up chairperson Dorothee Saleski.

Saleski said it takes about 180 man hours to set up the display which features trees, inflatables and a walking path through the display which has designated spots where people can stop and take pictures.

“It will actually light up for the first time on Nov. 25, when Santa Claus comes to town,” she said. “Then we’ll throw the switch.”

The pathway is in a figure eight shape and the polar bear bench and reindeer displays will be

back, she added.

“There’s lots and lots of lights, but there’s too many to count.”

She said there would be some new displays for this year, but they haven’t been revealed.

During the Nov. 25 celebration there will be lots of other activities including horse and buggy rides, fire truck rides, free hot dogs and fire pits at the Lamont Town Hall parking lot.

Saleski said the Lights Up event has been going on for many years but she wasn’t sure just when it first began.

She did state that every weekend right up until Nov. 25, volunteers will be out at the display setting up and tweaking the display to ensure they are just right.

She added more volunteers are always welcome and activity usual-

ly starts at the site on Sundays at 10 a.m.

Saleski said it is a monumental task to put the display together but the lights are all checked put when the display is taken down each spring.

“Everything is checked in the spring so they’re ready to go the next fall,” she said. “Once they’re checked in the spring they usually light up again in the fall.

Newcomer Heather Rideout said “I thought this would be an exciting way to give back to our community.”

“It’s been very rewarding. I’ve gotten to build a few decorations and put together some exciting things.”

She said she was going to be in for the long haul for the next few years, “if Dorothee will have me.”

Lamont Lights Up committee chairperson, Dorothee Saleski goes over a map of this year’s Christmas lights display with new volunteer Heather Rideout. The two were part of a group of volunteers who began the month long set up process of the display at Lamont’s town hall Oct. 22. Volunteers are asked to come and help set up for the next several Sundays at 10 a.m.

Andruchow Kuchera, Lorri Ellen January 22, 1962October 17, 2023

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Lorri Ellen AndruchowKuchera, passed away with family by her side on October

17, 2023, at the age of 61 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 46 years, Jim; children: Mandy (Mike), Megan (Dylan), Michelle (Kyle), Michael (Michelle); grandchildren: Brooke, Matthew, Colton, Kylie, Mikayla, Mya, Charlie, Grace, Max, Todd, and Keigan; great-grandchildren: Daniel, and Brianna Lorri was predeceased by her parents, Mike and Lucy; brother, Kelly; father-in-law, Metro; b r o t h e r - i n - l a w, Larry; and many aunts and uncles.

Lorri cherished

family gatherings with her beautiful growing family. She enjoyed sunny summer days in her flower garden or relaxing on her deck.

A Prayer Service will be held for Lorri on Friday, October 27, 2023, at 2 p.m., at St. Michael Recreation Centre.

Prior to the Prayer Service, a viewing will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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Lamont County reeve and deputy reeve re-elected at organizational meeting

BY JANA SEMENIUK Lamont County council held their annual organizational meeting Oct. 23 where Reeve David Diduck was reelected by acclimation, and deputy reeve Daniel Warawa won in a 3-2 vote against councillor Aaron Wick.

Chief Administrative

Officer Peter Tarnawsky opened the meeting, conducting it until a reeve was elected by the councillors. Deputy reeve Warawa nominated Diduck for reeve and no other names were put forward. The vote to appoint Diduck to the position of reeve was carried, with both Wick

and councillor Neil Woitas opposed.

Nominations were then called for the position of deputy reeve where councillor Roy Anaka nominated Warawa. Another nomination was put forward for councillor Wick by councilor Neil Woitas.

Voting commenced by

secret ballot resulting in Warawa winning with three votes and two votes going to Wick.

The ballots were destroyed after the vote.

Both reeve Diduck and deputy reeve Warawa were sworn into their positions by Tarnawsky immediately after the election.

Lamont County Reeve David Diduck and Deputy Reeve Daniel Warawa are sworn into their positions by CAO Peter Tarnawsky at the Lamont County organizational meeting Oct. 23. Photos: Jana Semeniuk

Mundare updates it organizational chart

BY JOHN MATHER Mundare council held its annual organizational meeting prior to its regular council meeting Oct, 17 with very few changes over the previous year.

When Councillor Danika Brison was elected in the summer to replace Sandra Nicholson, who was in line to be the Deputy Mayor for the next year, instead of appointing Brison, council agreed with CAO Colin Zyla that Brison might need some additional seasoning before taking on this job. So Councillor Irene Talaga was appointed Deputy Mayor for 2023/24.

Brison will assume

the Deputy Mayorship for the last year of this council 2024/25.

For the most part the boards and committee a p p o i n t m e n t s remained the same with Brison being named the alternate to Councillor Glen Rozumniak on the St. Micheal Regional Waste Commission and the alternate on the Family and Community Social services behind Mayor Cheryl Caliniou.

Brison will be the representative of council on the Northern Lights Library System with Talaga as the alternate.

She will also be the representative for Mundare on Alberta Hub.

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Community Programming

Community Services: Serving Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman vvv–a Homestyle meals for seniors Access current monthly services & programs information for FCSS, CALC and KFRN on and low-income households each per of the services’ Facebook pages: FCSSlamontcountyregion |LamontCountyAdultLearns ($10 meal bi-weekly menus).

Contact 780|groups/1922602184662497, or scan the QR code: 895-2233 Ext. 226 to place order or learn more about the program. `http://www.lamontcounty.ca/communityprogrammingv For more information, scan the QR code or visit lamontcounty.ca/community-programming.

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

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Raccoon (Pest) Control Agricultural Services now has raccoon traps available for rental (a $100 deposit for up to 10 day use).

More information is posted at lamontcounty.ca/departments/agricultural-programs/pest-controlprograms.

Annual Engagement and Communication Survey - Results Thank you to everyone who completed the annual engagement survey. Review the summarized results at lamontcounty.ca/news. Lamont County Council uses this information and your feedback to assist with strategic planning each year. We value your input!

CALC, FCSS and KFRN PROGRAMS: (lamontcounty.ca/community-programming or call 780-895-2233 for information or registration). Some of the current programs include: 1. No Stone Left Alone – in partnership with the Town of Lamont: November 11 at this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony.

2. At Home Alone (Mundare): NOV. 7; signup.com/go/gchChAV. 3. Connecting Generations Halloween (Lamont): OCT 31; signup.com/go/PXgbTEv. 4. Family Activity Night (Andrew): OCT. 30.

5. Parents and Tots (Andrew, Lamont and Bruderheim weekly).

6. CALC: Digital Skills Workshops (Andrew): For more information contact Cheryl B. at 780-895-233 x233.

Residential Snowplowing (Snow Removal) As the winter season approaches, it is important to review the Residential Snowplowing: Policy #5100 and Snow and Ice Control: Policy #5104. Recent changes to the policy includes landowner(s) need to submit a Snowplow/Grading Agreement no later than the earlier of November 15 or the first significant snow event. The Snowplow/Grading Agreement and the Inspection/Hazard Assessment must be completed on an annual basis. See lamontcounty.ca/publicworks.

ASB – Weed and Pest Appeal Committee Agricultural Service Board is looking for new members for the Weed and Pest Appeal Committee.

Darlene.o@lamontcounty.ca / 780-895-2233 x226 for more info.

Please contact agservices @lamontcounty.ca if you are interested in serving on this Committee.

Water Well Mgnt.

ASB Photo Management Contest Æ Workshop: facebook.com/events/ 896721678778339/ (Oct. 30) (ASB) Meeting The next scheduled ASB meeting is (tentatively) onNext June Agricultural 14, starting at Service 9:00 a.m.Board The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building virtually ASB through Microsoft Teams (link): lamontcounty.ca/departments/agricultural-services/agendas-minutes-asb.

The next or scheduled meeting is (tentatively) onNext December 13, starting at 9:00Board a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Agricultural Service (ASB) Meeting Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link): lamontcounty.ca/departments/agricultural-services/agendas-minutes-asb.

Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online at: Next Council Meeting www.lamontcounty.ca/communications Next Lamont Council (Regular Council) The next Regular Council MeetingCounty is on Tuesday, June 13, starting at 9:00 a.m. The public Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as fullis welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through The next Regular Council Meeting is planned for Tuesday, November 14, starting at 9:00 online at: sized www.lamontcounty.ca/communications PDF and to access hyperlinks).

Microsoft Teamsis (link): lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes. a.m.

The public welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as virtually through Microsoft Teams (link). The link to meetings, agendas and minutes can be full-sized PDF and to access hyperlinks). found at: lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes.