Town of Lamont has new CAO - 2
Grant will help Metis Crossing - 8
358 tonne vessel to Scotford - 14
OPINION: Stupidity at Ottawa - 4
Bruderheim celebrates its culture with Deutschland Day
BY CHELSEA TOBIAS
Bruderheim, a German established town known for its meteorite recovery in 1960, held a unique celebration on Saturday, Oct. 5 - Deutschland Day.
The day was jam packed full of German heritage that would make your oma proud. Events kicked off with a fundraising pancake breakfast for seniors in the community hall.
From there a parade featuring Bruderheim Minor Sports Association, RCMP, a CN train, Allison's Oasis, and many more took us down Queen Street, named as such from when Queen Elizabeth II visited in 1978.
Locals and visitors alike were then taken back to the 1970s when Oma and Opa drove around in what is now considered classic cars.
Facepainting, trains, and petting zoos entertained the children as their parents were taking a walk through the past.
Perhaps some of the Bruderheim seniors remember their favourite classes as they toured Walker school, sharing little tidbits that only they would know.
Many of the visitors found little keepsakes from local vendors who were set up in the school.
Whether you were looking for a cute apron to bake in, plant clippings or beautifully handcrafted jewellery, that was the place to be.
Keg rolling and stein races caused a ruckus you could almost hear all the way to Lamont, as people cheered on or booed competitors.
A busy day built up a big appetitewhich brings us to the best part of any culture - food. Dinner was served and featured many traditional German
dishes such as schnitzel, brats with sauerkraut, purple
After a delicious dessert of black for-
est cake and apple drop cake, both originating from Germany, it was time to hit the dance floor.
Deutschland Day went out with a
bang, sending beautiful fireworks to celebrate all that is German, all that is Bruderheim, everything they were, and everything they hope to be.
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cabbage salad and more.
A laughing Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment Commander, Inspector Barry LaRocque, is all smiles as he leads the celebrity keg race against Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch, right, and Chipman councillor Trudy Smith, back. LaRocque went on to capture first in the race with Hauch finishing second. The event was part of the Bruderheim Deutschland Day fun on Saturday, Oct. 5. MORE PHOTOS PAGE 9 John Mather photo.
Interim position boosted to full time CAO for Tyler Edworthy
BY JANA SEMENIUK
After nearly a year, the Town of Lamont has finally found their new permanent Chief Administrative Officer.
Tyler Edworthy was named as the new CAO on Oct. 3 through a social media post.
“The Town of Lamont is pleased to announce that Tyler Edworthy has been appointed as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town,” said the posting.
“Tyler brings over 20 years of municipal experience to the position, having served for the Town of Lamont the past four years as the Director
of Operations and Infrastructure. Tyler's experience and commitment to community will be a great attribute as he takes on this leadership role.”
Edworthy has been the Director of Operations and Infrastructure since Nov. 2020 and added the role of interim CAO last year after Rick Bastow left the position in Dec. In a recent email to the Lamont Leader, Edworthy said he is excited about his new position and looks forward to taking on the role.
“I am very excited to take on the CAO role permanently, Lamont is a great community with a
lot of opportunity,” he said.
“I look forward to continuing the great work with Council and the Town of Lamont team as we continue to build on the strategic plan and Council's vison for our community.”
Edworthy added that no decisions have been made on whether a new Director of Operations and Infrastructure will be hired.
He said the posting for CAO ran for five weeks with five candidates chosen for an interview and one declining as they found another position.
Thank you!
The Town of Lamont in partnership with Tree Canada and support from CN EcoConnexions were able to successfully plant 1000 trees. The Town of Lamont would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful volunteers that came out to our tree planting event September 29, 2024 planting over 700 trees in one day, as we build a healthier, greener community.
THE LAMONT LEADER WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH @ NOON.
Newly appointed Town of Lamont CAO Tyler Edworthy
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom and outside every sleeping area.
Every level of the home needs a smoke alarm. Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.
A smoke alarm should be installed on the ceiling or high on a wall.
OCTOBER 6-12, 2024
Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.
Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 metres from the stove.
Test smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
People hard of hearing or deaf can use special alarms with strobe lights and bed shakers.
Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.
It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound.
Opinion
Stupidity rules question period in Ottawa
BY JOHN MATHER
Since the fall session of the Federal parliament began, the stupidity has been overwhelming.
Gone during the question period is any sign of decorum. There is no respect for one another among the sitting MPs.
Recently, this all came to a head when during debate on the atrocious lease of a New York condo for our Consul General, former broadcaster Tom Clark. This condo is costing Canadians $9 million and has features such as a marble bathroom, quartzite flooring, and a $4,600 Gaggenau coffee maker, with US $15,213 a month in taxes and condo fees.
It also includes “a handcrafted soaking tub.”
During question period Sept. 25, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre listed off features of the condo, including the copper tub. Poilievre asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau if he visited Consul General Tom Clark at the new residence on his recent trip to the U.S.
The House of Commons transcript suggests that during Trudeau's response, when the prime minister was arguing Clark’s role is to engage with international leaders on various issues, an unnamed MP yelled: “Does he engage with them in the bathtub?”
Now this comment was eventually attributed to Sherwood Park/Fort Saskatchewan MP Garnet Genuis.
When House Speaker Greg Fergus called on MPs to stop speaking out of turn, Trudeau stated, “We’re used to casual homophobic comments from the other side of the House.”
Now it should be noted Trudeau first mentioned “homophobic.”
The House then erupted and shouted demands for the prime minister to be kicked out for unparliamentary language.
Fergus said he heard a comment but could not tell who made it. While pleading with MPs to “treat each other with the presumption of honour and respect,” he asked Trudeau to withdraw his comment.
“Standing up to bullies requires us to call them out on their crap sometimes and that's what I will do,” Trudeau responded using the unparliamentary word “crap” to escalate the issue.
A week later Genuis did withdraw his remark, but insisted it was not a homophobic comment.
In reality it was a stupid comment made in the heat of a ridiculous debate but certainly it could only be considered homophobic by someone who wanted to take it that way.
Since Genuis is a deeply religious man, I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.
So then enter Edmonton Griesbach NDP member Blake Desjarlais.
CONTINUED
Desjarlais is an Indigenous MP and identifies as two-spirit defined as “to describe Native people who fulfill a traditional third gender (or other gender-variant) role in their communities.”
So this backbencher issued a press release lashing out at Genuis stating, “The remarks made by Garnett Genius last week were derogatory and homophobic. As members of parliament, we are supposed to represent all of our constituents, not hurl slurs designed to denigrate some of them.
“I am deeply disappointed that Fergus is letting Canada down by not taking a stronger stance. Time and again the Liberals refuse to stand up to bullying.
“I want to make myself clear, New Democrats and I will not brush off homophobic language. We will not stand by while Conservatives attack people for who they are. Whether that is inside the chamber or out, we will always stand up for Canadians.
“Our country is dealing with a lot right now, from the cost of groceries to the cost of rent, we need MPs to be serious about the
challenges facing Canadians. Conservative MPs need to spend less time making jokes at the queer community’s expense and get serious about the issues facing Canadians.”
So here’s the stupidity that emanated from Desjarlais’ mouth.
First, Genuis didn’t make a homophobic comment, but Trudeau used the term to escalate the issue.
Then he played the victim card by taking it that way and tried to make political points from it.
And he stated, “time and again the Liberals refuse to stand up to bullying.”
Well, Blake, twice since the House resumed sitting for the fall session you have had the chance to bring the Liberals down with a non-confidence vote.
What have you done? Like a sheep, you’ve followed your herd and continued to prop them up.
Are you so desperate that rather than face an election you just want to get that gold plated pension for your leader Jagmeet Singh at the end of February?
Now that’s hypocrisy in our House of Commons!
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BY HAZEL ANAKA
Maybe it’s because I spend most of my time alone in focused pursuit of my interests and activities that I get very chatty when I do encounter living, breathing souls. I don’t even have to know them. In fact, I probably fare better with strangers.
Last week I was killing time at Marshalls in Edmonton before the physio appointment for my shoulder. As I made my way around the store, I saw a middleaged couple crouched down near some clothing racks laughing their fool heads off. Laughing to the point of wiping away tears. I was curious but kept going. But when I recognized them ahead of me in the checkout line, I had to speak. Before I go any further, I will acknowledge that anyone with me is usually shocked, confused, perhaps even exasperat-
FROM WHERE I SIT: Common ground
ed when I do stuff like this. However … if they allow themselves to get into the spirit of the exchange, they enjoy themselves. Very occasionally, I’ll get dumb stares in response. Sometimes, it’s a language barrier; sometimes it’s a self-absorbed jerk or jerkess. Ninety-nine percent of the time I make a comment of empathy or humour or observation and it is appreciated in a world of bad manners or worse, indifference. No one wants to be unseen. In case you’re wondering, I talk to little kids, parents, teenagers, middle-aged, and elderly people; males and females. Back to Marshalls. So, smiling I say, “You guys finally pulled yourselves together. Can you share what was so funny?” She looks at him and asks if she can; he agrees and they start laughing again. It seems that on Halloween they’re going to some pub that’s hosting a Golden Girls tribute night. They were shopping for him who’s going as Dorothy; she’s going as Dorothy’s mother, Sophia. Obviously finding some Dorothy clothes for
a man isn’t easy but they had a flowy top and a longer sweater jacket thingy they were about to pay for. We’re all laughing but I can’t help but ask, “Shouldn’t you be shopping at thrift stores for clothes?” They swap a ‘told you so’ look but I can’t tell who wasn’t convinced. She bought her dress at a thrift shop. “But what about the purse, the glasses, the wig?” I ask. I don’t recall ever seeing Sophia in a scene without her handbag on her forearm. “Oh, I ordered those today,” she said. “I needed those big glasses with the drop side arms on them.” I say, “I cannot believe how much money some people spend on Halloween; maybe even some people in this checkout line” as I sweep my arms around me.
I turn my attention back to this good sport who’s got a mustache and short beard. I said, “What about your face? If Dorothy had a mustache, it certainly wasn’t as dark as yours!” Again, we howl. She says, “He’s wearing a dress; I’m not gonna make him shave!” “Is there prize money?” I ask. “There better be!” he
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says and off they went. So, I tell this story for your benefit. Part of me wonders if they’ll tell the story about some strange old lady talking to them in the store but honestly, I don’t care because in the moment, we all had some fun.
Still in the mall, I was sitting on a bench and I smiled at a cute toddler as the extended family walked by. The grandmother noticed and urged the kid to blow me a kiss which I promptly returned. The baby, not be outdone began waving bye-bye. I should note that this was a large immigrant family wearing head scarves and traditional dress----not because either they or I are so darn special----but because we are the same. Human beings with the same feelings, flaws, hopes, aspirations, worries, and every other human emotion.
And my final story. The next day I was seeking more medical treatment from a healthcare provider who is roughly my age. A couple of months previously a nurse practitioner told me that ‘some people just have looser connective tissue’ as a way to
explain something I was experiencing. So, I ran that thought past this guy. “Oh, yeah, everything starts coming undone,” he says as he lifts the sleeve of his scrubs and flexes. “I used to have muscles; now I’m the guy they kick sand at on the beach.” I burst out
laughing because that was the sales pitch in vintage back-of-the-magazine bodybuilding ads. I hope you’ve enjoyed these stories vicariously and managed a smile. It’s far better, in my opinion to go through the day finding common ground and sharing a laugh than scowling and swearing, from where I sit.
From the files of the Lamont Leader
Lamont Bruins revive senior hockey for first time in over a decade
October 18, 2005 Lamont Leader: Not since the Nuggets became defunct in the old Beaverhill Hockey League has Lamont had a mens senior team until the Bruins kicked off their North Central Hockey League season with an exhibition game on Saturday against Westlock at Lamont Arena. The Bruins crushed the visitors 11-1. Manager and coach Ray Cossey said the Bruins are trying to model themselves after the Tofield Satellites, which had a great first season in the Battle River Hockey League last year.
Andrew set to take on the aroma of garlic with festival
BY JOHN MATHER
Andrew will take on the aroma of garlic this weekend as the town hosts its annual Garlic Festival.
The one-day event Oct. 12 will see a multitude of activities held throughout the community.
The Lions Club gets the day underway by serving a breakfast of potato pancakes from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lions Club Hall on Main St.
A farmers’ market will be held at the curling rink from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. where a wide variety of produce and a craft show will be displayed.
At the Rainbow Club a perogy lunch will be served from 11:30 until 1:30 p.m.
Festival goers have until Oct. 11 at 9 p.m. to get their garlic crafts, fall displays or anything using garlic in for the Garlic Creation Station.
It’s free to enter and all ages can take part. Late entries can also be received on Oct. 12 from 9 to 10 a.m. This event takes place at the community hall, which is the site of most of the events.
A concession operated by the Andrew Figure Skating Club will give festival goers the chance to get a souvenir garlic mug with a cup of coffee.
During the day there will be a garlic peeling and a garlic bingo event held between a day full of entertainment.
Entertainment in the community hall, MC’d by comedian and juggler Paul Isaak includes the
Smoky Lake Jammers, Caity Hoops, the Kehewin Native Dance troupe, Jason Circus, and the Vohon Ukrainian Group.
At 1 p.m. a parade will take place through the downtown streets with a fall theme led by mascots Charlie Chisnok and Sally Salamka. The parade will go ahead rain or shine, so it is suggested everyone dress accordingly.
Jenn Slasynski, an expert on garlic, will share her expertise upstairs in the hall at 11 a.m.
From 12 noon until 4 p.m, there will be a number of displays for public viewing at the Andrew Museum.
A beer gardens will also be held beginning at 11 a.m.
Real Estate Auction
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Directions: From Hwy 14 to Hwy 854, North on Hwy 854 for 12 Kms to Hwy 626, West on Hwy 626 for 0.3 Kms to Rg Rd 173, North on Rg Rd 173 for 3.1 Kms, East Hand Side of Road. OR From Hwy 855 to Twp 510, West on Twp Rd 510 for 4.5 Kms to Rg Rd 173, North on Rg Rd 173 for 1/2 Mile, East Hand Side of Road
Parcel #1: NW-15-51-17-W4M Being 160 Acres M/L w/ Approx. 129 Cultivated Acres Currently Seeded to Wheat.
This Quarter Consists of 160 Acres with Approx. 130 Cultivated Acres & Approx. 30 Acres Hay/Grass Land Which Can Be Used For Pasture Land/ Hay Land/ Future Yard Site, With Its Own Approach or it Could Also Be Cleared Into Arable Acres. Currently Being Rented for $110.00/ Acre
Parcel #2: NE - 15-51-17-W4M Being 160 Acres M/L w/ Approx. 113 Acres Cultivated Currently Seeded into Wheat.
This Quarter Consists of 160 Acres with Approx. 113 Cultivated Acres & With A Little Bit of Work 47 Acres Could Be Developed into Arable Land. Currently Being Rented Out At $110.00/Acre
Parcel # 3: SW-15-51-17-W4M Being 157 Acres M/L w/ Approx. 140 Acres Cultivated Currently Seeded into Canola
This Quarter Consisting of 160 Acres with Approx. 140 Cultivated Acres & With A Little Bit Of Work 17 Acres Can be Developed Into Arable Land. Currently Being Rented Out At $110.00/Acre
Parcel #4: SE-15-51-17-W4M Being 160 Acres M/L w/ Approx. 79 Acres Cultivated Currently Seeded into Canola
This Quarter Consists of 160 Acres with Approx. 79 Cultivated Acres & With A Little Bit of Work The 81 Acres of The Old Yard Site Could Be Developed into Arable Land or Turned Back Into Future Yard Site. Currently Being Rented Out At $110.00/Acre. The Old Yard Site Consists of Power & Gas at Property Line, Abandoned Water Well. Subject to Final Bid. If Final Bid is not Accepted, the Deposit Will Be Returned.
Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before November 14th, 2024. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by November 14th, 2024 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages. All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser.
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This Full Section of Farm Land Consists of Approx. 400 Acres M/L of Cultivated Land and Approx. 80 Acres M/L of Hay Land with the Waskwei Creek Running Thru the East Side, Providing the Property with Ample Water for Both Livestock and Nature Lovers. In addition No Subdivisions have happened on the Beautiful Parcel of Land. The Former Yard Site is Located in the Centre of the Section with Power, Natural Gas & an Older Water Well. There is Also an Older Quonset with a Few Out Buildings. This is an Excellent Opportunity for Either a Farmer or an Investor. The Cultivated Land Does Have a Current Lease in Place Until October 31st, 2028. However, the Lease/Rent is to be Renegotiated at the End of this Harvest Year. The Current Renter Does have the Option to Match the Final Bid on Sale Day.
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New grant will help expand Metis Crossing
BY JOHN MATHER
Metis Crossing, the educational interpretive centre located along the North Saskatchewan River on the border of Lamont County has received a grant from Prairies Economic Development Canada “tourism growth fund” in the amount of $500,000.
The centre made the announcement Sept. 27.
The funding will go towards enhancing Metis Crossing’s land-based experiences so as to render its outdoor amenities and activities more accessible to people of all abilities, the release stated.
It added, the expansion is designed to help it
welcome more local, regional, national, and international visitors and ensure that everyone can enjoy the rich cultural heritage and vibrant stories that Métis Crossing has to offer.
“We are honoured to receive this funding from PrairiesCan, which will help us continue to build Metis Crossing as a world-class Indigenous tourism destination,” said Juanita Marois, CEO of Metis Crossing.
“These projects not only reflect our deep connection to the land but also our commitment to creating spaces that are welcoming and accessible for all.
“This is an important step forward in sharing
our stories and culture with an even broader audience.”
The funding will allow for improvements at the Sky Watching structures and the future Metis spa will provide visitors with immersive experiences that connect them to the land and the stars, while continuing to highlight the distinct history of the Metis people.
In their release, Metis Crossing said the investment aligns with Metis Crossing’s ongoing mission to offer culturally rich, hands-on learning experiences in a setting that respects and reflects Indigenous knowledge and traditions.
Volunteers for the Lamont Light Up committee led by Vice-chair Bill Skinner, on ladder above the frame, were busy Oct. 5, erecting a new gazebo at the Lamont Town Office. The gazebo will become the centrepiece of this year’s Light Up events which begin with a major celebration Nov. 30.
Lamont Light Up program begins with gazebo building
BY JOHN MATHER
The annual Lamont Light Up ceremony will take place Nov. 30.
But on Oct. 5, volunteers were busy erecting a new gazebo which will become the centrepiece of the light show this year.
Dorothee Saleski, chair of the Light Up committee, said fundraising for the gazebo has been ongoing for several years.
“I can’t give you a total cost of the project yet, because we still have some electrical work to get done,” she said.
She did say planning for this year’s Light Up was well underway and final detailed plans for the layout were “almost”
complete.
She added some placing of lights would begin Oct. 6, after the gazebo was finished, but the first major work bee for volunteers would be held Oct. 20 beginning at 10 a.m.
In a release posted online, the Light Up committee said last year 272 and a quarter volunteer hours were used to set up the event.
To date this year has totalled 56 and a half hours.
During the Nov. 30 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.
Unreserved Real Estate Auction for Lagoona Beach RV Park
Starts on Oct 11th, 2024 to Ends on Oct 15th, 2024
Address: 3915 49th Ave, Killiam, AB
Selling 5.71 Acres with 18 Full Service RV Lots with Power (2 with Power Only), Sewer & Water Plus Internet, All Graveled & Nicely Treed with a Lake View.
Managers Office with 2 Bathrooms/Shower Combo (Handicap Accessible), Washer & Dryer Facilities
Plus the Main House is 1632 sq ft with Walk Out Basement, 4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms, Under Floor Heater, Continuous Hot Water Heating & AC. New Single Car Garage Approx. 10'x20' Built in 2022.
Zoned: Commercial
Utilities: 220 Power, Gas & Town Water
This Property Could be an Excellent Investment as Killiam is Located at the Intersection of Hwy 36 & Hwy 13 in the County of Flagstaff with a Population of 1000 People & Lots of Oilfield Activity in the Area. OR You could use it as your home with a private campground right on a beautiful lake. There are so many options for this property.
Open Houses: Saturday - September 21st & Sunday - September 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Owner: Tom at (780-719-8877)
Realtor & For More Information: Hill Realty Inc. Norm Hill (780) 449-5622 Aaron Olson (403) 913-9644
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Spaß beim Deutschlandtag in Bruderheim
A small contingent of children took part in the egg raves at Bruderheim’s Deutschland Day Oct.5. In this race participants ran with eggs on a spoon working to keep the egg on the spoon and maintain their balance at the same time.
Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch got into the full spirit of the town’s Deutschland Day activities, Oct. 5, by wearing his authentic German Lederhosen garb.
Members of the Fort Saskatchewan Detachment of the RCMP took to their quads as they participated in the Bruderheim Deutschland Day parade Oct, 5.
The Edmonton base El Shamal Shriners are always a big hit with the youngsters when they took part in the Bruderheim Deutschland Day parade Oct. 5 with their fleet of mini tractor trailers.
After taking part in the Bruderheim Deutschland Day parade, the CN Little Obie Train provided rides for adults and kids alike at the Walker School grounds.
Decked out in full German Lederhosen, Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch gets into rolling his keg, while Chipman councillor Trudy Smith circles hers, and Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment commander Inspector Barry LaRocque rolls his keg towards the finish line in the celebrity keg race during Bruderheim’s Deutschland Day on Oct. 5.
Children enjoyed the petting zoo.
Young and old were interested in the Walker School Museum.
Photos by John Mather and Chelsea Tobias
Sequoia Resources bankruptcy resolution hurts Lamont County
BY JOHN MATHER
The bankruptcy of Sequoia Resources has finally been settled and it’s not good news for Lamont county.
In Lamont County, Sequoia had 57 wells and as of last week the County was owed a total of $2,872,878.32.
Last week, the Orphan Well Association which is tasked with cleaning up oil and gas wells across the province that no longer have an owner said it (OWA) had an inventory of 1,600 abandoned wells and that amount could double with the final resolution of the Sequoia Resources bankruptcy..
Sequoia went bankrupt in 2018, but most of its natural gas wells have sat idle as the court battle dragged out.
And many landowners have been waiting for those aging wells to be cleaned up. An open house was held this summer to give some rural residents an update on when reclamation work might actually begin.
And taxpayers have
increasingly covered some of the cost to clean up aging wells, including the federal government's $1.7-billion commitment in 2020, which also aimed to provide stimulus for the oilfield service sector when oil prices crashed after the pandemic began.
In Lamont, some of Sequoia’s unpaid taxes had been written off in previous years.
In 2018, the County assumed a bad debt for $1.5 million.
Then County Chief Financial Offer Debbie Hackman told council at that time, “They haven’t paid their taxes in 2017 and I don’t anticipate we’ll see anything in 2018,” explained Hickman. “So I had to put a bad debt expense in the budget.”
“We don’t know if we’ll get anything from the receiver, “ she added. “It’s really up in the air.”
The company owed taxes on linear properties, pump jacks and “that sort of thing,” added Hackman.
In an emailed state-
ment, Oct. 7, Lamont County Communications Officer Jay Zaal said the taxes were expensed/written off in previous years, and this means budget amounts were not collected.
He added this affects future budgets or adjusting reserves in order to make up those shortfalls.
“It puts Lamont County in a difficult position when we plan projects because we rely on the taxes and have to make up any shortfalls on collections as part of the budget each year.”
The Rural Municipalities Association of Alberta has argued that Provincial policy changes and inaction has cost rural municipalities $332 million in lost tax revenue.
In a statement issued last week, RMA president Paul McLauchlin said the $332 million in lost revenue is attributed to the Province’s removal of the Well Drilling Equipment Tax (WDET), the imposition of a three-year tax holiday on new wells, the 35
per cent reduction in assessments on shallow gas wells, and the continued issue of unpaid taxes from the oil and gas sector.
These actions, he added in a media post, have placed significant financial strain on rural
municipalities, many of which are already facing declining Provincial grants and limited alternative revenue sources.
The RMA will be releasing a series of reports over the next five weeks that highlight the financial impacts of these
policies on rural municipalities. Each report will focus on a specific policy, providing detailed analysis of its effects from 2021 to 2023, along with recommendations to restore financial stability for Alberta’s municipalities.
Industries meet with public tonight
BY JOHN MATHER
Local industries located in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland will be meeting with the public today when Life in the Heartland hosts its fall information evening tonight (Oct. 9) at Moyer
Recreation Centre in Josephburg.
More than 15 industries will have booths set up and residents will be able to tour the booths and talk with industry representatives in a faceto-face setting.
Several municipal officials from around the area will also be in attendance.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and the actual program begins at 6 p.m.
There is no cost to attend this open house.
Lamont Lakers Fundraiser "Kubie on a Bun" took place outside Lamont High School over the lunch hours on Thursday, October 3rd. This event was hosted by Toms Catering; $8 got you a Kubie burger, chips & pop, and all the fixins'. Tom graciously donated all proceeds to Lakers Athletics, at Lamont High School. Hunter Inverarity photo.
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COMING EVENTS
Sedgewick Curling Club AGM Thursday Oct 3rd 7pm in the curling lounge.
New members welcome! Call (780)385-4251 for more info
Viking AA Group Meetings Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Golden Valley Lutheran Church
Flagstaff Scottish Club’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday, November 10th, 3pm at the clubhouse, 4402 47 Ave, Sedgewick. Supper to follow. Everyone welcome to attend, please RSVP to info@flagstaffscottishclub.com for the meal.
The Walter Jahns Singers will resume rehearsals for the upcoming Christmas Concert Season on October 21 at the Forestburg Community Centre at 7:00 p.m.. Anyone wishing to sing is invited. For information please call 780-5822181.
Elder Abuse Presentation at the Tofield Golden Club; 5004 54 Ave, Tofield, AB. Thursday, October 17 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Free lunch to follow, all ages welcome.
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Bruderheim councillor challenges mayor on insurance reduction
BY JANA SEMENIUK
Bruderheim councillor
Len Falardeau
asked Mayor Karl Hauch for clarification on statements he made during the July 3 council meeting indicating that residents can get a reduction on their home insurance rates due to the nearly $5 million expansion done to the town’s reservoir system.
“Once administration and public works does a test on the water system, PME will produce a document that every resident in their community can have and they can look to their home insurance provider to get a reduction on their home insurance,” said Hauch at the July 3 meeting.
“It’s a pretty big deal for our community.”
Falardeau said he was contacted by residents who said their insurance companies refuted the claim and that he also contacted his own insurance company who said they would not reduce rates on that basis.
“I contacted several insurance companies and brokerages, and they (said) no. That if they're dropping your rate it’s only because they want to maintain you as a customer. There's no reason they have to drop the rate and if they were to drop it, it would be so miniscule,” he said.
“So I would like you to come back to council and tell us which insurance companies are willing to drop the rates and how much are they willing to drop. The citizens are
quite concerned about that and I think it’s really important that we get a number to that.”
Hauch said he was given the information from PME contracting who worked on the reservoir expansion.
“That information came from PME. Their engineering firm said that the underwriters know the communities that don't meet the standard, and PME is going to work with the administration and public works, and we can get the test done on the flow rate,” he said.
“Once it's proven what it is, PME will issue us a letter. We can take that back, and that's where the information came from.”
Falardeau said he told this to the insurance company and their response did not change.
“Mr. Mayor, I even mentioned that to the insurance companies. They said, no, it has nothing to do with your insurance. If there's going to be it's so small. Because you have a bigger reservoir, it's not going to affect your household insurance.
You should phone the insurance companies and they will tell you, and that's the ones you have to deal with, not PME,” he said.
A request to PME for information on the documentation was not returned by press time.
Bruderheim’s next council meeting is scheduled for Wed. Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.
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LOCATION: 51113 Rg Rd 173, Riley, Alberta, Beaver County
DIRECTIONS: Being from the Junction of Highway 14 & Secondary 854, go north to T intersection, then west 1 mile to Rg. Rd 173, then 11/2 miles north
Tractors: JD 4050 Tractor, CAH, 15 sp trans, 3ph, dual PTO, dual hyd., c/w JD 148 FEL, bucket, grapple & joystick, 9085 hrs, S/N R.W.4050P003924; Case 2090 Tractor, CAH, PS trans, 4 hyd., dual PTO, duals, c/w Ezze-On 100 F.E.L. & bucket & snowblade, 3157.9 hrs., showing, S/N 12046721; AC WD 45 Tractor, pulley, 2-point hitch, not running
Antiques: Antique Trailer; 48-inch Yard Leveller; Pump Eng; Ammo Boxes; Cast Implement Seat; Ice Tongs; 8-inch x 50-ft Drive Belt; Colored Insulators; Havoline Oil Pump c/w tank; 20-gal. Crock; 10-gal. Crock c/w lid; 5-gal. Water Crock; 4-6-1-gal. Crocks; Coal Pail; Hames; Neck Yokes; (3) Wooden Barrels; Lard Pails; Enamel Coffee Pot; Sad Irons; Butter Press; Glass Butter Churn; Silverware Set; Wash Tubs; Coke Box; Egg Crates; Shaving Kit; Straight Razors; Doll Carriage; Rogers Tins; Wooden Stand; Oak Table c/w extensions; Round Oak Table; Oak Table c/w chairs & hutch; Oak 4-Drawer Chest; Coal Oil Lamps; Mantel & Wall Clocks; Singer Sewing Machine; Assort. Records; Beatty Pump Jack; Leg Vises; Horse Collars; Beatty Stanchions
Boat: Lund 12-ft Aluminum Boat; Honda 100 Boat Motor
Trucks & Trailers: 2003 GMC Sierra 2500, extend-a-cab, 4x4 Truck, 400 engine, auto, power W & DL, unknown km, S/N 1GTGK29UO3Z148627; 1989 Quiring Tandem Axle Shopbuilt Bumper Pull Trailer c/w 6-ft x 14ft deck, lights & brakes, S/N 6633502; Commander Single Axle Skidoo Trailer c/w 5-ft x 7-ft metal deck, S/N 2C9VT9617JE045023 Cattle Equipment: Hi-Hog Squeeze c/w auto catch headgate c/w Palpation Cage; Hi-Hog 2section S Alley c/w cat walk; Hi-Hog Roller Gate; Hi-Hog 12-ft Panel c/w 4-ft walk-in gate; (3) 10-ft Hi-Hog Panels; Hi-Hog 8-ft Panel c/w 4-ft & 3-ft gates; See High-Hog Photos; (2) 30-ft Bunk
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TOWN OF LAMONT
• 4712 51 St Lamont 5,800 sq ft shop with office and sales space. Shop was used for agricultural machinery repair. Price: $450,000
LAMONT COUNTY
• W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County. 138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use. Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202. Price: $2,990,00
• HWY 834 between HWY 16 and TWP RD 530 Lamont County 19.48 acres with power and a holding tank. Nice building site. Price: $215,000.00
VILLAGE OF ANDREW
• 5317-50 Ave Andrew. An 18,000 sq. ft. manufacturing shop with office and storage space on 2.3 acres of land Price: $1,700,000
Feeders c/w belt tub; (2) UFA Feed Bunks; (2) Round Bale Feeders; (2) Bale Pipe Round Bale Feeders; Assort Gates & Panels; Rubber Feed Tubs; Calf Sled; Calf Warming Box; Insulated Dog House; Electric Wire Fence Posts; Electric Fence Wire Equipment: JD 10-ft DT Cult c/w hyd. ram; Linden Trailer Fully Hyd. Post Pounder; Farm King 10-ft 3-ph Harrow Drawbar c/w HD harrows; McKee Hay Stack Mover; HD Wagon c/w airplane tires; Farm King HD Farm Wagon; Hyd Post Hole Auger c/w 12-inch bit & 5-ft ext; Hesston Stack Mover Trailer; 3-ph 48-inch Cult Miscellaneous: JD TRS26 SP Snowblower c/w ES, like new; JD 15 Yard Wagon c/w dump box; Ariens Rocket 28-inch 8-hp SP Rear Rototiller; Small Garden Cultivator; Husquvarna 445 Chainsaw; Honda WX30X 3-inch Water Pump; Carolina 55T HD Hyd Press; Carolina HD Metal Bandsaw; Hitachi Planer Jointer; Delta 161/2 Floor Drill Press; Wood Working Dust Collector; 22T Air Jack; 3T Floor Jack; Forney EL Welder; Engine Jacks; Propane Cutting Torch c/w cart; Assort. 2-inch & 3-inch Collapsible Hose; Radial Arm Saw; Delta Bandsaw; (2) Estate Sprayers; Wood Chipper; Bucket Pallet Forks; Work Bench c/w metal bender; Dry Wall Lift; Transit c/w tripod & stick; Kodiak 4x4 Quad, needs repair; 250-gal. Tank; Airport Cart; (3) Sets Scaffolding c/w wheels; Two 18-inch x10-ft Culverts c/w coupler; 130-gal. Tidy Tank c/w 12V Pump; Cement Mixer; Assort. Landscaping Bricks; Assort. 6-ft & 7-ft Treated Posts; Assort. Cedar Lumber; Plywood; Tires; Work Benches; Cabinets; Bolt Bins; Bolts, Screws, Nails; Power Tools; Receivers; Iron; Cords; Chains; Hand Tools; CClamps; Wrenches; Pipe Wrenches; Air Tools;
Treadmill; Couch; Coffee Table & End Table; China Cabinet; Misc Dishes & Ornaments;
VILLAGE OF CHIPMAN
• W4-18-54-29-NE N 54466 A RR184 Village of Chipman 38.75 acres 25± acres in hay. Double car garage, power, septic, and well nice building site. Price: $289,900
STRATHCONA COUNTY
• SW Part of NW –23 –53 –23 –W4 40.55 acres North of Highway 16 on Range Road 232 in proposed medium industrial zoning with CP rail line at the border of the property. Price: $7,200,000
• Parts of SW and SE -7-53-22-W4 located at Highway 21 and Lakeland drive 63.62 acres of development land with Highway 21 exposure. The property is within the Bremner and local Employment Area ACP with expected future use of industrial. Price: $5,100,000
THORHILD COUNTY
• NW 1/4 -14-58-22-W4 and NE ¼ -14-58-22-W4 Plan 172-0793 Block 3 Lot 222 acres game farm with page wire 100 acres could be cultivated. 4 mile North of Redwater. Good HWY 28 access. Price: $690,000
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- The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Community Programming
(VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming for full posters and locations, or call 780-895-2233 for info./registration). Current CALC, FCSS & KFRN and seniors activities include:
1. Youth Centres in Bruderheim (Tuesdays), Chipman (Mondays), and Mundare (Thursdays) – contact Dayna.J@lamontcounty.ca for more information.
2. FCSS Lamont Youth Centre Survey – by Oct. 15: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpoT9-TzO6LJeWi9B1bOr1HcZ7S5QSc2H8XbEa8sJowxarAg/viewform
3. Parents and Tots – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! (contact Melissa.S@lamontcounty.ca for more information and to volunteer).
4. Youth Coalition: for more info. on future opportunities, contact Erin.B@lamontcounty.ca
5. Meals in Motion: OCTOBER Menu. Call Chrissy to order at 780-975-9592.
6. Family Activity Night (Andrew): October 30 in Andrew from 5-7 p.m. (no registration needed).
7. Connecting Generations Halloween Party: Oct. 31 from 10-11:30 a.m. Register via: signup.com/go/CavMbxt
8. Grace in Progress: Register at signup.com/go/pxEpour (Oct. 24 from 7-8:30 in Mundare).
9. Cooking with Your Littles: In Lamont (Oct. 16) & Chipman (Oct. 17) signup.com/go/PpYMzto
10. CALC: Kitchens Program (register with Cheryl or Cody at 780-895-2233 x233/241 or cheryl.b@lamontcounty.ca | cody.o@lamontcounty.ca).
11. CALC: My Journey…Who Am I? (register with Cheryl or Cody).
12. CALC: English Language Learning - (register with Cheryl or Cody).
13. Digital Skills for Seniors – Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. in Mundare & Andrew.
14. Canadian Firearms Safety Course (non-restricted): November 9 (to register, call or text Dan at 825-439-5208 by Nov. 1).
15. NEW! KFRN Website – www.kalynafrn.ca
16. Scam Smart, CRA webinar visit https://ow.ly/Cx8m50TAOhY to register.
17. Snow Angels Program (volunteers needed): Contact michelle.a@lamontcounty.ca or 780-895-2233x223 (honorarium for volunteers).
Community Services: Serving Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman ( )
Access current monthly services & programs information scan the QR code or for FCSS, CALC and KFRN on each of the services’ Facebook pages: | FCSS: FCSSlamontcountyregion | KFRN: groups/1922602184662497 or kalynafrn.ca | CALC: LamontCountyAdultLearns |
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For more info, scan the QR code or see: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming | CALC/FCSS/KFRN: 1-877-895-2233 | 5303-50 Ave. Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 |
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Contact Dayna.J@lamontcounty.ca or complete the online survey
As a reminder, per Fees and Charges Bylaw 877.24 (lamontcounty.ca/ financial-services), private snow removal costs are: Senior (65+) – $200/yr. | Regular: $125 each (flag per snowfall) | Medical: $100/yr. (Dr. letter required). Flags can be purchased at the Lamont County Public Works/Ag Serv. bldg. Call 780-895-2547, if you have any questions. Important: a submitted Snowplow/Grading Agreement and Hazard Assessment/Inspection is required & should be completed by November 15 See lamontcounty.ca/departments/public-works/roads/private-snow-removal
Other Items of Interest
Fire Advisory in Effect (Aug. 22): lamontcounty.ca/departments/emergency-services #InvestinLamontCounty - Economic Development website: lamontcountynow.ca
lamontcounty.ca/public-tenders
For info. Erin.B@lamontcounty.ca For info. Erin.B@lamontcounty.ca
signup.com/go/pxEpour or call 1-877-895-2233 x244 for more info
signup.com/go/CavMbxt
Thank you to everyone who attended the Oct. 4 Coffee with a Councillor. The next session(s) and summary will be posted at lamontcounty.ca/coffeetalks
Volunteers are needed for Lamont County Boards and Committees, to represent your community: lamontcounty.ca/boards-committees!
signup.com/go/PpYMzto
Dayna.J@lamontcounty.ca nostoneleftalone.ca
Next Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Meeting
The next scheduled ASB meeting is (Wednesday) December 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. Next Lamont County Council (Regular Council & Annual Org. Meeting)
The next Regular Council Meeting is planned for Tuesday, October 29, starting at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Admin. Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link). A link to meetings, agendas and minutes can be found at: lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes. Note: this is also Council’s Annual Organizational Meeting.
Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online at: www.lamontcounty.ca/communications (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as fullsized PDF and to access hyperlinks).
Private Snow Removal