October 4 Lamont Leader

Grand opening celebrates Lamont’s new Tawaw Park while also recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Indigenous elders along with elected town and county officials gathered with approximately 50 residents to officially open the newly built Tawaw Park while also commemorating the third annual national Truth and Reconciliation Day Sept. 30.

Tawaw Park was announced at Lamont’s Summer Fest celebrations in July as a community park that includes a play structure, pavilion and walking trails, aimed at promoting inclusivity while contributing to the town’s goals towards indigenous reconciliation.

During the summer announcement, Perrin explained the name chosen for the park.

“(The name) ’Tawaw’ is Cree for ‘come in, you are welcome’ or ‘there is room’ or ‘there is always room for one more’,” he said. “(It’s) an inclusive natural fitness supportive space that embodies the Town of Lamont and its

partners’ commitment to indigenous reconciliation.”

Keeping with the theme of inclusivity, Tawaw Park has swings to accommodate those with mobility issues. Additionally, a rubberized surface, scheduled to be installed in the spring, will accommodate wheelchairs.

Lamont resident Olivia Chasse, 75, who attended the grand opening, has mobility issues and lives in the town’s Morley Young Manor. She said she loves the name of the park and while she can’t make use of the equipment, she is happy to see that young people who have wheelchairs will be able to access it.

“I’ve lived 75 years. I’ve had opportunities to go down slides and play ball. But it’s the children coming up (who need it),” she said. “My understanding is (the name) means ‘everybody welcome’. I love the name of the park and I love what it stands for.”

Lamont town councillor Linda Sieker said she was overjoyed with the opening of the park and happy to see kids already using the new facility.

“It's very exciting. When I walked by this morning at 10:30 there were (already) two dozen children here,” she said. “It's a great central location and it's honouring the indigenous community. It's wonderful.”

Tawaw Park sits between the Campbell and Edna subdivisions at 46 Street and 54 Avenue.

Meanwhile, Lamont Mayor Kirk Perrin opened the ceremony by introducing special guests Vyna Fluney, elder and knowledge keeper for the Metis nation of Alberta zone two, Evelyn Day who works for local schools in addition to the indigenous United Church, and Colleen Dollfusz, president of the Indigenous Society of Fort Saskatchewan.

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Volunteer numbers exceed expectations to build Lamont’s new Tawaw Park

BY JANA SEMENIUK

A call for volunteers to come out and help build Lamont’s new inclusive playground exceeded expectations when nearly 50 people registered and showed up ready to work between Sept. 28 and 29th.

Lamont Chief Administrative Officer Rick Bastow said the number was far more than expected.

“The turnout was amazing. We had just shy of 50 people participate (and) Thursday was the beehive of activity,” he said. “A great proportion was done on Thursday (28th) and then we finished strong (Friday the 29th with) volunteers putting in a total of just about 20 hours per person that participated. That was fantastic.”

In addition to the group of volunteers to build the park, Bastow said

staff and students of both Lamont Elementary and Lamont High Schools decorated large rocks around the new pavilion with painted hand prints.

Bastow said the build was scheduled to take place over two days with a min-

imum of 15 people per day required. He said with so many people there to help, it made the work load lighter for everyone.

“Because there were so many people, we were able to give people shifts,

and they were able to have some break time, which is great, too, because you don't want people to feel like they have to work every single minute of the project,” he said.

“They get a chance to stand back, observe as things are being constructed, and see as things unfold. That many people just meant we weren't worried at any point in time for lack of volunteers and we were able to get this done in time.”

While the majority of the park is now built, Bastow said two more items are still to come; one additional piece of replacement playground equipment and another item, the rubber surfacing, which can’t be installed until the spring due to the current dropping temperature.

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Lamont mayor Kirk Perrin addresses the crowd at the grand opening of Lamont's Tawaw Park on Sept. 30 while also acknowledging national Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Nearly 50 people came out to help build Lamont's new inclusive Tawaw Park on Sept. 28 and 29th. Organizers were hoping for at least 30.

Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Andrew byelection date confirmed

BY JANA SEMENIUK

The Village of Andrew has finally named a date during their Sept. 27 council meeting for their byelection which seeks to fill two empty council seats. The byelection will be held Nov. 13, with nominations received

until noon on Oct. 16.

A byelection for one empty seat was originally scheduled for Aug. 21 after former councillor Evan Genung resigned in May. However, Haight said no candidates came forward by the July 24 nomination day.

After a second resignation by former councillor Benny Dubitz Aug 2, a letter was sent to the minister of municipal affairs requesting both an extension on the original byelection date and permission to run both byelections concurrently.

“Under the MGA act we are required to report (we had no candidates) to the minister so that becomes a ministerial decision (to extend the nomination date),” he said, adding that a letter was received from minister McIver, granting both requests.

Meanwhile, Haight said it’s important for locals to get involved with their council and have a say in how things are decided.

“Any resident who has been here for six months or more is eligible to run. This gives an opportunity for some of our newer residents to get involved and for our more longterm residents, who can see the benefit of having a full council, to participate in the governance of the Village,” said Haight, adding that Mike Klita has been named the

returning officer for the Nov. byelection.

The next Andrew vil-

lage council meeting is scheduled for Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the village office.

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Bruderheim mayor loses in bid for ABMunis Director of Towns East

BY JANA SEMENIUK Bruderheim

mayor

Karl Hauch was defeated in his bid for the position of Director of Towns East for Alberta Municipalities during their election Sept. 29.

The position is a twoyear term and Hauch was up against the incumbent, Legal mayor Trina Jones who has held the position since 2017. The elections for all director positions were held during ABMunis annual conference.

Hauch said that although he did not become the director of Towns East, he appreci-

ated the experience.

“My first attempt at a director position at the Alberta Municipalities convention fell short (although) I did work hard and networked at the convention,” he said.

“Thanks to those from Bruderheim Council and staff who supported my effort. I was very encouraged by all of our local municipalities, council members around our region (because) they all recognized that our region, especially Lamont County, would reap benefits of having someone on the ABMunis Directors

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LOCAL JURISDICTION: Town of Bruderheim, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

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board.”

Hauch added that he is grateful for the opportunity to run for the director position and looks forward to the next opportunity.

President of the Indigenous Society of Fort Saskatchewan, Colleen Dollfusz, holds a smudging bowl and offers it to anyone in the crowd who wants to smudge at the Tawaw Park opening, Sept. 30.

Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Justin,

BY JOHN MATHER

Well a week has passed since the Liberals invited Waffen SS soldier Yaroslav Hunka to attend the speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

And the fallout from that Hunka, Hunka Burning Love affair hasn’t slowed down.

House Speaker Anthony Rota, who took the sole blame for the invite to Hunka, did the honourable thing, albeit three days after the event, and hurled himself on his sword and resigned as Speaker.

But where was the Prime Minister for three days, dodging question period, holing up in his cottage?

Finally, he did admit it was an embarrassing situation.

“This was a mistake that has deeply embarrassed Parliament and Canada. All of us who were in this House on Friday regret deeply having stood and clapped even though we did so, unaware of the context,” Trudeau said.

He called the incident a "horrendous violation" of the memory of the millions of people who died in the Holocaust and said it was "deeply, deeply painful" for Jewish people, as well as members of the Polish, Roma, and LGBTQ2S+ communities who were also “targeted by the Nazi genocide.”

“I also want to reiterate how deeply sorry Canada is for the situation this put President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian delegation in,” he added

Well stop right there, Justin.

Don’t paint all Canadians with this brush. I know for certain, I had nothing to do with the invite, nor did my neighbours.

My friend who spent several years serving Canada in the military at bases in Europe when he was much younger, didn’t handle the invite, the vetting, or the standing applause awarded to Hunka.

Why should we be apologizing?

This is solely your mess and the mess of those in Parliament who apparently don’t know their history.

And then there is your Burlington MP Karina Gould, Oxford University grad who also attended McGill University,  who wanted the entire episode purged from Hansard, the record book of the House of Commons, which preserves the history of happenings in Parliament. Fortunately, that bird wouldn’t fly and it was quickly shot down.

But what was she thinking to suggest it.

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Joining with the woke mob to try and cancel history, especially when it shows the Liberals in such an embarrassing light.

Now, way back when, when I went to school we were taught the basics of readings, writing and arithmetic.

There wasn’t much gender identity on our school agendas.

But we did have to study history, and we learned about World War II.

Way back then Canada, joined with England, France, and the United States to fight the German-Japanese axis. The Germans were the Nazis led by Adolph Hitler.

Oh, and there were some Russians that fought alongside the Allies as we were called. They, at that time, were on our side.

Everyone was taught that. It wasn’t a hard concept to grasp, even though the Russians later would become our enemy as they carved up the defeated Germany and East European countries at

the start of the cold way.

So when speaker Rota addressed Parliament and introduced his guest Hunka he said, “We have in the chamber today, Ukrainian war veteran from the Second World War who fought for Ukrainian independence against the Russians and continues to support the troops today even at his age of 98.

“He is a Ukrainian hero, a Canadian hero, and we thank him for all his service.”

So wouldn’t mentioning he fought against the Russians have triggered some questions from at least one or two MPs?

There are some highly educated Members of Parliament and surely one of those esteemed members must have tweaked to this.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is of Ukrainian descent and has worked and studied in that country. Harvard educated, her biography states she studied  Russian history and literature on her way to a Masters degree. Surely Rota’s introduction should have triggered her.

But no, there she was smiling proudly and bobbing her head like one of those doggie puppets people used to put on the back shelves of their cars, as the introduction was made.

Were the MPs just all caught up in the moment? Who knows.

But it was embarrassing. Russian president Vladimir Putin quickly had his PR machine pointing this out, indicating it supported his given reason for invading Ukraine.

The apology should have been made by the Prime Minister within hours of the news being first reported.

We know he is very good at apologizing. But, he waited several days as the controversy festered.

Another sign of his poor leadership.

I’m ashamed of our country.

But, Justin, when you apologize speak for yourself and the Parliament. Don’t speak for me, and my neighbours who had nothing to do with this fiasco!

you shouldn’t apologize for me when you screw up

BY HAZEL ANAKA

This is a catch-all kind of week in which fragments of ideas get strung together loosely.

First and foremost, we finished Harvest 2023 and are feeling relieved and content. It was a push at the end with us winding up at 4 AM on Friday morning. Because that had been the third very late night, when I hit the pillow Friday, I didn’t wake up until 3 that afternoon. I don’t think I ever slept that long as a teenager and you know how they can sleep. The closest thing that comes to mind is after surgery where you are in that sleeping-likethe-dead phase. Mind you in that case drugs are at play. At any rate, we beat the showers and downturn in the weather forecast. I’m sure most farmers, big or small, will admit that they needed the break to catch up on some rest. It’s been such a long

FROM WHERE I SIT: A Helluva Week

stretch of unbelievable weather for combining and baling that everyone is pooped. At some point everyone will do their own calculations to see just how well or poorly they did with this year’s crops.

One thing that didn’t help our efficiency was taking the straw choppers off so we could drop the straw for a neighbour to bale. Ours is an oldfashioned gut-busting process that requires 3 people and a lot of time. Because the oats wasn’t quite ready when it would have been most convenient for us, we ended up doing the whole on/off ceremony an additional time. From our perspective, not having all that trash to work in should make the fall cultivation so much smoother. So, win-win.

All farmers with older equipment know that it works best in winter sitting in a shed. No broken belts, leaking fluids, stripped gears, or wear and tear to ruin your day and cost you money. Roy definitely has some work ahead of him so we’re not caught with our pants down next September.

My combine has a radio and most years I listen to CBC. Criticism aside, they definitely create content you won’t hear anywhere else. In the past, I’ve practised distracted combining as I jotted down a few thoughts so I’d have something to tell you. I didn’t bother this year so most of the factoids, opinions, and trivia have flown the coop. Sorry. When, over the course of harvest I found they were replaying certain programs, I explored the radio dial. Much as I like a lot of the CFCW people I met over the course of Babas and Borshch (Sean, Jackie Rae, Stella,

AJ, no, not Nick) music doesn’t play well in the combine. The speaker is behind my head and the ebb and flow of volume, notes, and tone are brutal to listen to. I literally plug my ears with the musical transitions CBC uses before the news and between programs. Enter 630 CHED. I really didn’t hear anyone I know (like CTV’s Daryl McIntyre) or know anyone I heard but it was a change of pace and not bad. I’d assumed talk radio had wing nuts who love a platform calling in and ranting about one thing or another. Those shows probably exist but I didn’t hear them so

yippee.

The most annoying thing about the news is the verbatim repetition of the script every half hour. If you catch the news once during your drive to work, great. If you hear the same stories every half hour for 7, 8, 10 hours a day, you want to choke someone. And the sad truth is, the story wasn’t great the first time you heard it. With finite amounts of airtime and audience attention spans, it’s hardly more than tickling the surface of a topic or out-of-context sound bites. Cue the story about the Speaker and the Nazi recognition debacle in the House of

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Commons. I’m not sure anyone could have planned a more farreaching and damaging event. As some have pointed out, why has Canada offered safe haven to Nazi war criminals in the first place for all these decades? How many more of them are walking among us enjoying the good life? Shame on Canada.

And finally, if you didn’t think unicorns existed… the Liberals are talking about cutting expenses and reducing budgets. They plan to chop $1 million out of the defense budget to start. When will the insanity end? It’s been a helluva week from where I sit.

Lamont and Area

Lamont County council hears complaints over fire billings

BY JOHN MATHER

Lamont County council heard from two ratepayers at their regular Sept, 25 council meeting upset with large invoices they had received for fire coverage during grass fires on their properties earlier this spring.

Julian and Joanie Lopushinsky came to argue a bill received for $13,387.50 for a grass fire on April 30.

In reading a statement to council, Joanie Lopushinsky said they had  fire permits to burn some bush piles on their properties.

The piles were inspected by the fire department  in mid April and Lopushinsky had told the inspector where the burn piles were located.

On April 23, returning from church the couple smelled smoke and called 911 to report the fire near Highway 45 and between Range Road 200 and 195.

Despite  being injured and awaiting surgery for a knee replacement, Lopushinsky was able to get his tractor with a disc attachment and began creating a fire break.

He said neighbours soon arrived with additional tractors and front end loaders and a water truck to get control of the fire which had spread across a fence line and ignited two brush piles that had not yet been burned.

When the fire department arrived a single axle unit was sent on the field to spray down tall grass around a slough, while other fire vehicles waited on the side of the road, she told council.

He added he worked the area for six to seven hours while neighbours  pushed the brush piles apart and the water tanker hosed them down to control smouldering.

A week later fire flared again in a strong wind.

Lopushinsky, still crippled, had told neighbours his tractor was

fuelled and ready to go in the event of a fire.

He said while the small fire truck entered the property to battle the fire Lopushinsky was told the other fire units couldn’t enter the field because they might get stuck.

Again he said a private water truck arrived, entered the property and hosed down the area until the fire was out.

Neighbours commented on the fire department  waiting on Range Road 291 for “the fire to come to them.”

Lopushinsky said they contacted their division councillor following both fires but never received a response.

Lopushinsky told council he was more than willing to pay the bill for the private water carrier, “who not only responded but assisted,” but the remainder should be cancelled or applied against his and his neighbours’ efforts in battling the fire for time, labour fuel costs for baling both fires.

Councillor Aaron Wick asked Lopushinsky if the brush piles that burned were the ones he had an approved fire permit for and was told yes. He added, he wasn’t sure if they had been inspected although he had received a call from the fire department stating they would.

Reeve David Diduck questioned if there were three pieces of fire apparatus on site as stated in the bill he wondered if it was all for only one fire.

Lopushinsky explained the bill represented only the fires on April 30, as the other fires the previous week weren’t on his property. They had just assisted in battling the fire.

“They just sat on the road and didn’t provide any service,” Diduck asked, and was told that was correct.

Joanie said the fire personnel didn’t do anything at either of the fires

a week apart.

“They just stood around and didn’t do anything,” she told council.

Councillor Neil Woitas who was at the fire said he saw the department personnel standing about and only the fast attack truck entered the properties to fight the fire.

“It was scary when they went to the acreage,” said Joanie. “I thought “Oh my God, they're just sitting there watching the fire and not going in to fight it.’ ”

Diduck agreed the situation left many questions to be answered by the fire department.

In the second complaint, Chipman area resident Syl Haisan told council, he was disputing a fire bill for $19,515 for an April 19 fire which started in a ditch outside his property.

He stated to council it spread along the fence line between his and his neighbour’s property and eventually consumed some lumber, treated lumber,  a large hip-roofed barn, a sheep barn and chicken coop.

He stated while he was waiting for his insurance company's investigation report into how the fire started he could only receive up to $10,000 as a settlement.

“My son lives on the property,” he told council.

“The grass fire started in a ditch near my property and then travelled along the fence line between his and his neighbour’s property. The grass was tall and dry and the winds were heavy that day.”

“I received an invoice from the County for $19,515 and I’m still waiting for my insurer's report,” he said. “Now there’s interest charges.”

“I feel the fire started in a ditch not on my property,” he said, adding he had photos of the fire.

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Bruderheim preschool may close permanently

BY JANA SEMENIUK

A sharp decline of children enrolled in the Bruderheim preschool, which is housed inside Bruderheim School, may mean the decades old program could be shutting down permanently.

Linda Burns, treasurer for the Bruderheim Preschool Association, said several children were withdrawn last year, dropping the total enrollment to three children, and this year the preschool teacher resigned.

“She resigned two days before school was supposed to start this year,” said Burns. “We had only two children registered, but we can’t run a classroom with only two children.”

Burns said the association, which includes her daughter Lindsay Mercer as president,

have hired a new teacher but are struggling to increase enrollment in order to keep the program viable. Burns said the association has paid to keep the classroom for this year in hopes the enrollment will increase enough to start classes in Jan.

“We are going to hold the classroom to hopefully start in Jan. (But) if we can’t get enough children enrolled for (next) Sept., then we have to dissolve the preschool,” she said. “We can only hold a class with no activity for 20 months. After that we have to dissolve. And that’s not (our decision) that’s the Government of Alberta.”

Burns said having a preschool is necessary for the town.

“Bruderheim needs this. The (class) is in the school, so it’s in a school

environment already,” she said. “They get to hear the bells, dress with the other children, go to the library, everything you would do in school. This is the importance of preschool and to have your children socialized.”

Burns said a public meeting was called for Sept. 27 to address the issue with town residents but did not elicit any interest.

“This was a public meeting and it was announced everywhere, but no one showed up,” she said. “We did everything to try and get children enrolled in the preschool.”

Burns admitted the association’s social media page is outdated and said they are working on adding more current information including dates for registration.

She said the minimum number of children they need to run the program is 10.

“They have to be three years old by the end of Dec. and they must be potty trained,” she said, adding the classes hope to run Tues and Thurs with one class in the morning and one in the

afternoon.

Burns said all three of her grandchildren went through the Bruderheim Preschool program and she would be upset to see it gone.

“It would be very upsetting because this is a great opportunity for children,” she said. “It would be very disap-

pointing to have to fold because of lack of children. (I hope) we can find a solution.”

Burns said anyone looking to enroll their children or needing further information can email her at: missmineu@gmail.com.

Bruderheim Preschool during happier days in 2018. Now, as a result of a drastic decline in enrollment, the preschool may close permanently.

Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Chipman 4-H Beef and Multi Club holds outdoor education achievement night

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Kids were bundled against the cold but ready to show off their skills Sept. 29 on the grounds at Bruderheim Walker School during the Chipman 4-H Beef and Multi Club outdoor ed achievement night.

Outdoor ed leader Danny McCullough said the kids worked on their projects, which included making arrows, learning to put up a tent and build a fire lay, throughout last year for a chance to put it all together and earn a category at the Sept. achievement night.

“They've worked on the arrows and they practice archery, etc. They took the summer to practice building tents and fires,” he said.

“That's why we did the achievement day in September. Next year we'll probably do it in the spring.”

McCullough said 12 children ages seven to 13 took part in the event, where the participants

took home achievements such as best display of skills, best fire-lay, most likely to survive outdoors and best team work.

He said every member earned a title.

Volunteer Judge Curtis Childs walked around to each team of children, asking them questions about their projects and allowing the kids to describe and demonstrate what they were doing.

“He saw them all working together and making sure everyone succeeded at what they were showing him,” said McCullough. “He commented about the teamwork in the club and how awesome it was to see.”

Although the club carries the name of Chipman, their home base is in Bruderheim at Walker School where they meet the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Parents can sign their kids up for this

year’s 4-H club until the end of Nov.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta),

Chipman 4H Beef and Multi Club members Teo Wendorff (L) and Eli Martz (R) construct a log cabin fire lay for their outdoor ed achievement night Sept. 29 at Bruderheim Walker School.

Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Lamont’s new JD’s Sweet Treats satisfies every sweet tooth during their grand opening weekend

BY JANA SEMENIUK

The sweetest spot in the town of Lamont, JD’s Sweet Treats candy store, held their grand opening weekend Sept. 29 and 30th with several candy giveaways in addition to raising money for the foodbank.

Owner Sheron Pryatel said she opened the little candy store on 50th ave. with her daughter Laura in May as a tribute to her late husband, Len, who loved candy.

“I kept dreaming of candy. All of his vehicles (always) had candy (in them) and I just kept dreaming of candy. He loved jelly beans,” she said, adding Len passed away on his birthday two years ago on Sept. 2 at the age of 75. The couple would have been married for 52 years in Dec.

“What better way to honour him? He loved kids and the happiness. He loved to always share

his candy with people.”

Pryatel said she and Len lived in Lamont and raised their two daughters here. She said it made her happy to open the candy store in her hometown.

“It’s my joy in giving back to the kids. I did hair for 42 years and I can’t do that anymore,” she said.

Pryatel said the name JD came from her grandsons Jared, 29, and Dustin, 18.

Meanwhile, Laura Pryatel said the store does more than simply sell candy; they appeal to everyone’s sweet tooth with specially made candy bouquets, loot bags of candy for birthday and wedding parties, gift boxes with various candy pieces arranged in a pizza box, and even specialty cakes made from cotton candy.

“We do all kinds of gift boxes and baskets, a little bit of everything,” she said, adding they have already started filling orders for Halloween loot bags prefilled with candy.

Laura said they do their best to support local candy companies and are always on the lookout for new cool products.

“Our big seller (right now), believe it or not, is dill pickle popcorn,” she said. “Also, our dill pick-

le cotton candy and our salted caramel. They just melt in your mouth.”

Laura said that JD’s Sweet Treats also carries gluten free and sugar free candy in addition to candy from out of the country.

“We carry some UK candy, some Belgium chocolate, but we try to keep as much Canadian and Western Canadian as possible,” she said, adding they take their gummy game very seriously. “All of our gummies are the softest freshest in the area that you’ll every find. Seriously, we make sure of that. It’s one of our biggest things.”

Meanwhile, at least 200 people came through the doors of the little candy store over the grand opening weekend including a large lineup first thing Saturday morning. The first 50

people received a free gift while other free samples were also given away. A fun candy ‘Pick an Envelope’ game raised over $300 for the local foodbank, and Laura said several people came from out of town to shop at JD’s Sweet Treats.

“We've had people come all the way from Pigeon Lake, Athabasca and Sedgewick,” she said. “We’re pretty happy to have that kind of wonderful (response).

I think it always exceeds our expectations (to see so many people shopping at the candy store). Every new face in the store is great. “

In terms of future plans, Laura said they hope to do more online sales and already have several fun new products in the works for the Christmas season.

L-R: Owner/operator of JD's Sweet Treats Laura Pryatel, Lamont town councillor Linda Sieker, frequent customer Krista Brzezicki and co-owner/operator of the candy shop Sheron Pryatel.

Photo: Jana Semeniuk

Firefighters promoted at Lamont County Emergency Services

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Lamont station fire chief Scott Calder was promoted last month to deputy regional fire chief, according to a press release by Lamont County communications coordinator Jay Zaal.

DRC Calder was pinned on Sept. 26 by his father, Sr. Firefighter Dave Calder, and Lamont County Regional Fire Chief Bo Moore.

Additionally, Firefighter Colby Eleniak was also promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. He was pinned by RDC Calder and Captain Corrine Hosack.

Zaal said that RDC Calder will now be filling two roles.

“Deputy Regional Chief Calder will continue to support as Chief for

Station 3/4 as required for the time being,” he said. No additional details were available by press time.

Newly pinned Regional Deputy Fire Chief Scott Calder shakes the hand of Regional Fire Chief Bo Moore on Sept. 26 while Calder's father, Sr. Firefighter Dave Calder stands nearby.

Photo: Jay Zaal

Newly promoted Lieutenant Colby Eleniak smiles as pins are being placed on him by Captain Corrine Hosack (R) and RDC Calder (L) on Sept. 26.

Photo: Jay Zaal.

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The Cossey family enjoy a free lunch courtesy of the Lamont County Agriculture Service Board during their Meals in the Field event where farmers enjoy a lunch brought out to them by staff members during the harvest season in Sept.

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Lamont County awards 2023 Centennial Scholarship Mikayla

BY JOHN MATHER

Lamont County council awarded its annual Centennial Scholarship for $1,000 to Mikayla O’Brien, during their Sept. 26, regular council meeting.

Chief Administrative Officer Peter Tarnawsky told council O’Brien had been the only application received for the award this year.

“The applicant had all the necessary components to qualify for the award,” he said.

In her application, O’Brien had letters of support from the Lamont Housing Foundation for her maintenance work at the Father Filas Manor in Mundare.

The letter stated she was “thorough on any tasks given to her.”

It stated she had worked in general maintenance doing painting, grass cutting, and general building maintenance.

In her application, O’Brien stated she was taking courses in interior design in Calgary.

“It’s sad there was

only one application,” said Councillor Daniel Warawa. “But this one clearly showed she had the good marks, very good involvement with the community and even if there had been more applications, she would have still topped the list.”

County will now arrange a delegation to formally present the scholarship to O”Brien at a later council meeting.

Reeve David Diduck added he felt some more work had to be done in making people aware of the scholarship.

“We offer to award two scholarships, but it’s unfortunate that only one application was received.”

He felt approaching the schools to make them aware of the program would be a good idea.

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KITLARCHUK, Kenneth (Ken)

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On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Ken Kitlarchuk of Edmonton, Alberta, formerly of Mundare, passed away at the age of 69 years.

Ken is survived by his loving family, wife of 40 years, Cindy; two sons Jamie (Bryana) along with their children

Eamon and Nola: Joey (Michele) along with their children Carter and Cayden; one daughter Staci (Jeremy) Lesoway; step-son Nick (Rhiza) Ivanov; two sisters Christine (Ken) Bilyk and Bonnie (Rick) Kasprick; parents-inlaw Tom and Sophie Wowdzia; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ken was predeceased by his parents Peter and Susan Kitlarchuk.

A Public Viewing was held on Monday, October 2, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (503651 Ave.) in Vegreville, Alberta. A

Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Josaphat’s Cathedral (10825-97 St.) in Edmonton, Alberta with St. Josaphat’s clergy officiating. Interment followed in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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Fire billings

Continued from Page 6

Haisan’s son told council the insurer’s fire inspector showed the burn pattern coming from the ditch and following the wind’s direction that day on to his property.

“We’re wondering why we’re being charged so much for this when it started on the County’s property and not on ours,” he added.

Haisan added he wondered if it was caused by someone tossing a cigarette into the ditch.

“I work in Edmonton and I see this happening quite often,” he said.

Diduck asked if the responding fire units went into the fields or stayed on the side of the

road like in the case of Lopushinsky.

Haisan said bush trucks were in the fields.

“On my property they were actively in the fields but in other areas they were on the side of the road.

Councillor Wick said Strathcona assisted in this fire and one house in the area was saved from the fire.

Diduck said both parties would have their concerns investigated

and they would get a response from the County.

“I suggest we accept these as information, but we have a closed session with an item discussing fire billing, so I would suggest we further discuss this at that point,” said Diduck.

Council moved motions for each delegation accepting the presentations as information.

This is an annual Salute showing appreciation for our local Fire Departments. We invite you to book space to express gratitude, respect and say Thank You to the Firefighters within Lamont County who work hard to keep us safe.

Lamont County Reeve David Diduck’s mom, 93-year-old Pauline Diduck enjoyed getting to ride in the buddy seat of the combine driven by her grandson Jason Diduck last week.

ELDERS ATTEND CEREMONY

Tawaw

Continued from Front

Dollfusz prepared a smudging bowl with three medicinal herbs smoldering inside for those who wanted to wash themselves with the cleansing smoke.

“Smudging is a big part of our culture and our way of life. When we do an event like this and an opening to something new, it's important that we have a smudge with our medicines,” she said in a later interview. “It's nice to see when everybody partakes in the smudging because what happens is when we smudge it's basically cleansing all the negative from us (and) purifies everything and just makes everything better and feel better.”

Perrin emphasized the importance of recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day while also focusing on the benefits of Lamont’s new Tawaw Park.

Park volunteers

Continued from Front

Meanwhile, a woodchip fill has been added to the ground around the park until then.

Bastow said the support shown by the community says a lot about

MYSHANIUK, Alvin

The family of Alvin Myshaniuk are deeply saddened to announce the passing of a dear husband, father, Gido, brother, uncle and friend on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the age of 85 years.

“In support of the reconciliation process, the Town of Lamont has established Tawâw Park,” he said. “A natural, inclusive, safe space. The park is a place to gather and celebrate alongside one another. Many individuals and many businesses have contributed to making this space possible. We are blessed to live in a community that cares."

Lamont County Reeve David Diduck spoke to the crowd, acknowledging the solemn day to recognize the lives lost and affected by residential schools.

“Today and moving forward let us celebrate and uplift indigenous voices culture and tradition in a matter of respect and acknowledgement,” he said. “Let us all remember and reflect today and reinforce the idea that Every Child Matters.”

Rev. Debbie Brill, minister of Lamont’s United Church, also spoke with a biblical story around

the town of Lamont and the commitment of its residents.

“I think that really speaks to the commitment (that) the community has to provide facilities for families and especially facilities that youth can make use of,” he said. “We want everyone to have the chance to

children.

“One day, children were brought to Jesus in the hope that he would lay hands on them and pray over them. The disciples shooed them off, but Jesus intervened (and said) ‘Let the little children alone don't prevent them from coming to me’. God's Kingdom is made up of people like these. After laying hands on them he left,” she said. Elder Evelyn Day followed up Brill’s story with a message.

“We'll never forget the children; always remember them and keep them in our hearts and have a blessing for them at all times,” she said.

In a later interview, mayor Perrin expressed his happiness at seeing the park plans finally come to fruition.

“It's so amazing. It's hard to believe we actually pulled this off, but it's great,” he said. “Seeing all these kids play on it, it's absolutely wonderful.”

participate (in building their park) and when someone's willing to give their time it speaks volumes.”

Tawaw Park cost nearly $270,000 and was funded in part by sponsorships and donations in addition to $50,000 contributed by the Town of Lamont.

Alvin will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years Olga, his four children Kevin (Jan), Leslie (Marie), Dwight (Laurie)

and Linette (Jamie) Watson. He was proud Gido to five grandchildren, Kenneth (Jolene), Nicole (Jason), Kayla (Kyle), Curtis and Avery (Austin) and three great grandchildren, Olivia, Adalyn, and Kayce as well as siblings Peter, James & Ron, and Sylvia (Albert) Mackney. Alvin is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Alvin was predeceased by his parents Mike and Irene; brothers Metro and Fred, sister-in-law, Linda Myshaniuk and great grandchildren Jaxon and Nixon.

A Funeral

Service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Vegreville United Church, 5126 - 48 Avenue, Vegreville, Alberta. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta or the Alberta Lung Association.

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L-R: Elder Vyna Fluney, Rev. Debbie Brill and Elder Evelyn Day discuss the importance of Truth and Reconciliation Day at the grand opening of Tawaw Park in Lamont.

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SNOW ANGELS

The Snow Angels Program is a volunteer program where individuals, organizations, businesses, classrooms, families, or groups of youth can commit to removing snow from the driveway and entrance way of a community resident in need, throughout the winter season.

Interested volunteers can contact FCSS at 780-895-2233 ext. 226, and be matched with a resident(s) in need of snow clearing in their neighborhood.

Residents who have a condition or disability preventing them from participating in snow clearing activities, and who have no other capable members residing in their home to assist, are eligible to apply for this service.

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International Day of Older Persons – October 1

Lamont County recognizes and celebrates the International Day of Older Persons on October 1, to celebrate the significant contributions and responsibility older persons play in the world. Senior citizens are society leaders.

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Lamont County Buildings are closed October 9 for the Thanksgiving Statutory holiday.

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The next ASB meeting is scheduled for October 11, 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. If you would like to present or speak at a meeting, please contact Lamont County Agricultural Services.

Private Snow Removal - Reminder

As a reminder, per Bylaw 857.22 (Fees and Charges Bylaw –lamontcounty.ca/financial-services) the costs related to private snow removal are:

Regular Flags – $125/each flag (per snowfall)

Medical Flags – $100/year (a doctor’s letter is required)

Senior (65+) Flags – $200/year

Flags can be purchased at the Lamont County Administration Building. Call 780-895-2233, if you have any questions.

Bridge Replacement - #1282

From October 3 to 31: Township Road 534, from Range Road 175 to Range Road 180 is closed for Bridge Replacement. Note: Detour signage will be erected to direct traffic around the closure. Local traffic on TWP534 will be permitted from RR175 (lamontcounty.ca/pw-roads).

Harvest Season Safety

It's still harvest season in Lamont County! Watch for larger (& slow-moving) vehicles/equipment and wildlife crossing during dusk on roadways during your travels. Some vehicles are wider than normal and need more space on the road.

Lamont County's assessor (Accurate Assessment Group Ltd.) is starting annual inspections during the months of October to December.

These inspections are for new construction, unfinished construction from past permits, and status changes (farm versus non-farm). He (Sean) will be driving a white 2018 GMC truck with Lamont County logos on both doors.

Feral Pigs

Why is there concern over wild pigs in Alberta? These pigs are invasive, notoriously difficult to catch and can uproot entire ecosystems. Invasive species can cause unbalanced competition on the landscape (see a recent CBC article: https://t.co/KiKPkwTe86). Sighting should be reported and managed (take pictures, note the location and notify Lamont County Agricultural Services). More information about the ‘at large’ species is at: https://www.alberta.ca/wild-boar-in-alberta.aspx

The next Regular Council Meeting is on Tuesday, October 10, starting at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link): lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes.

Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meeting

Next Lamont County Council Meeting (Oct. 10)| Organizational Meeting – Oct. 24

ASSESSMENT INSPECTIONS – October to December