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Smash & Dash break ‘n enter

in Lamont Michelle Pinon Editor

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP had limited information surrounding a break and enter at the Sunshine Liquor Store early Monday morning as investigators were continuing to process information and evidence.

What Cst. Janice Schoepp of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP could confirm at press time was that a 911 call was received at 4 a.m. Monday, September 25. Two trucks were involved in ramming and gaining entry to the business located on main street in Lamont.

Those same vehicles were spotted and reported in the Two Hills area later in the day.

RCMP are asking any witnesses or members of the public to call the detachment or Crimestoppers (1800-222-8477) with any information they may have regarding this crime.

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The Sunshine Liquor Store in Lamont was targetted by vandals during the early morning hours of Monday, September 25.

Education Minister celebrates opening of Southpointe School MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

Education Minister David Eggen presents the official grand opening plaque to Elk Island Public Schools Board Chair Trina Boymook on Saturday, September 23 at Southpointe School in Fort Saskatchewan. Also on hand for the presentation were Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Gail Katchur, far left, Elder Wilson Bearhead, Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood and Principal Carol Brown. For more photos and complete coverage please turn to Page 15.

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Salsa Night Sizzles in Bruderheim Michelle Pinon Editor

More than 75 people enjoyed an evening of Mexician entertainment Saturday, September 16 at the Bruderheim Memorial Centre.

The crowd had fun learning how to salsa dance and the food was amazing, and Mayor Karl Hauch said it was a great time for both young and young-atheart. “The Bruderheim Culture & Recreation Board, headed up by Judy Koschade and a hard working, fabulous

bunch of volunteers whipped up an absolutely fantastic meal, really outstanding. Many compliments on the food served.”

Hauch was happy to

report it was nearly a packed house for the event, and was grateful for all who came to support the skateboard park fundraiser. “This event truly showcases how our

community pulls together to come to the aid of a much needed fundraiser such as the skateboard park.”

Doralice Bernard It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Doralice Bernard, of Chipman, AB on August 12th, 2017 at the age of 73, after a courageous and lengthly battle with cancer. She leaves behind her loving husband of 55 yrs Joe Bernard, her two sons Marcel and Gilbert (Gail), three grandchildren; Stephanie, Melissa and Eli, four great grandchildren, numerous neices, nephews and two siblings. The celebration of life will be September 30th, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Chipman Hall, with a lunch to follow.

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Opinion Time to reflect

From Where I Sit: Big Plans

By Hazel Anaka If rumours are to be believed, it appears some people have chosen suicide as the way out of desperate times for farmers. Most of us were affected by the gawdawful weather conditions last fall. Many of us didn’t finish combining in 2016 or spring of 2017. A lot of us had to leave whole or partial quarters of land as summer fallow. Some of us got partial payments from our insurance coverage.

I think everyone hoped Harvest 2017 would be

better. That some time in the planting-harvest schedule could be made up to break this unwinnable cycle of seeding late and hoping to combine before the weather clock runs out.

How any of us cope with this lousy set of circumstances depends on our station in life, our belief system and supports, our debt load. An older farm family with pension income and paid off equipment who are eyeing retirement may choose now to call it quits. A similar family may think we’ve seen worse and a tough year won’t kill us. A young family with mega land and machinery payments, a couple kids, and a taste for the finer things (like Oilers tickets: big, new trucks; and sunny vacations) may be seriously scared. And with reason.

A simpler lifestyle, smaller debt load, and a nest egg isn’t as threatening to a fami-

ly’s wellbeing. Having off-farm income buffers much of the hurt.

And I’m certainly old enough to know that we all make the best choices we can at any given time based on our life experience and assessment of the situation.

Was financing a tractor in the 1980s at 18% interest a smart move? Not sure, but we did it anyway.

So, when farmers acquire more and more land through ownership or rental agreements they’d better have the machinery to work it. If they over-extend what can reasonably done in a normal growing season, problems are likely, especially since normal seems to be a moving target. If there’s a succession plan in place it’s easier to justify the investment in land and equipment. Is there sufficient labour available during the critical times in spring and autumn or is it an older couple like us working

with equally old machinery?

None of these questions are easy. None of the answers are one-sizefits-all.

I just know that it’s September 23rd as I write this and we haven’t combined an acre. The last of the canola will be cut today. The wheat is still standing. The rain that’s fallen for the past week or so did nothing to improve the situation or our mindsets. After getting burnt last year, I take no comfort in guys who say things like: Oh, it’s still early; in 19___, we didn’t start until _________ and it was nice until ___________. Big deal. Oh, and throw in an election campaign just for fun.

For now I’m hoping the forecast improves and we get the work done. I’ve got big plans for October and the rest of my life, from where I sit.

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Autumn is only a couple of days away as I sit down to write this editorial.

It’s the second time I’ve taken a staycation. A full fledged holiday was not financially possible this year, but I tried not to dwell on that fact too long, in the attempt to take one day at a time and enjoy each day for exactly what it is.

One aspect of holidays or time off work I enjoy the most is having no schedule. Being able to do what I want when I want is truly liberating for me. The ultimate release would be to have the financial freedom to go anywhere at anytime, but short of winning the lottery, that is probably not within the realm of possibility.

One of the hardest things for me to do is get my mind off work. Usually I spend two or three days of vacation time trying to forget who, what, where, when, why and how. I’m sure, however, that one day I will be able to get work off my mind much faster. In the meantime, I try to get caught up on the endless to do list. Then I think the whole idea of a vacation is to relax and do nothing much.

Coming from a “productivity focused” generation, it’s hard for me not to do. I have to really try and convince myself that “simply being” is enough. So in that vein I try to take time moment by moment, and before I know it the hours have quickly evaporated. Instead of dwelling on that fact the hours and days have already passed, I have to stop and say to myself: “I’m really glad I took the time to…”

I am really glad I got to spend more time at home with my family. I am really glad I got to go to an old fashioned threshing bee with my Dad. I am really glad I got to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run. Of course, I’m cleaning out closets and have a chance to donate some of my gently worn clothes and other household items to the Andrew Figure Skating Club that is collecting donations to take to Value Village, and in turn receive much needed cash to assist in the operating of the non-profit community based organization. Even though I don’t have any children or grandchildren involved in the club, I find it extremely gratifying to be able to help out other children, and perhaps help fuel their hopes and dreams? At the very least, the effort allows the youngsters to enjoy a recreational activity and time spent with family and friends.

So I encourage you to carve out some time just for yourself in the coming weeks. My time away from the office has allowed me to reflect and take the time to do some of the things I really enjoy doing. Autumn is a great time to express your gratitude for all that life has to offer, and spend time with love ones, and do some of the things that are near and dear to our heart. I hope you do the same.

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Opinion Letter to the editor: Who can we trust with public money?

Recently, a woman on Facebook asked: “Who can we trust with public money?”

She’d just learned that Brian Jean is responsible for a $322,000 deficit in the Wildrose caucus budget.

She’d also learned that prior to the disclosure, Wildrose MLAs had sought clarification and information about that budget, only to be rebuffed or stonewalled.

Many people don’t seem to understand the difference between the Wildrose party budget and the Wildrose caucus budget.

The party budget consists of voluntary memberships and donations, and is the responsibility of the party president.

The caucus budget is funded by taxpayers, and is the responsibility of the legislative caucus leader —in this case, Brian Jean.

Not a dime of caucus money is supposed to be spent on partisan political activities. Its sole purpose is to support the work of the men and women who’ve been elected, paying for their support staff and affiliated work as “legislators.”

If a caucus leader did hire workers for party business or to campaign for someone’s leadership bid, it’d be an infraction of the rules.

Yet bumping against the rules is exactly what many have accused Jean of doing. Leading up to the unity vote, Jean increased caucus staffing levels and spending by 30%. Jason Kenney is quoted as referring to the overspending as Jean’s “shadow leadership campaign at taxpayers’ expense.”

Former Wildrose MLA Scott Cyr—an accountant before his election— was so concerned about

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Jean’s management of caucus funds that he earlier sent a formal inquiry asking for an explanation. The Edmonton Sun reports that even then, Cyr was never allowed open access to caucus budget documents.

Rick Strankman, MLA for Drumheller-Stettler, made repeated requests for a written flowchart explaining exactly who all the new people were, what they did, and to whom they reported.

Partial information was presented, yet Strankman never received a comprehensive explanation—neither was the requested written flowchart provided.

Edmonton Sun columnist Lorne Gunter said that given the size of Jean’s caucus budget— paid for by taxpayers— his deficit is 21% of the total. Rachel Notley’s

deficit is 19% of Alberta’s budget. “Jean simply looks like any other loose-with-a-buck politician,” Gunter concluded.

Jean and his defenders insist that if Jean had been allowed to manage the budget over a full one-year period, it would have ended in balance. Yet there is no next year or six months from now for the Wildrose caucus. It’s done. Jean deliberately boosted spending, carried a huge deficit to the finish line, and dropped it there.

Now that the two parties have merged, and MLAs Fildebrandt and Starke are independents, the United Conservative Party (UCP) caucus budget for the rest of the year is about $1.9 million. Jean’s deficit must be taken from that, or gotten from constituency budgets held by individual MLAs.

Four candidates are seeking leadership of the UCP: Brian Jean; Jeff Callaway, a former Wildrose president; Doug Schweitzer, past CEO of Manitoba’s PC Party and campaign manager for short-term Premier Jim Prentice; and Jason Kenney, a former leader of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation who held four federal cabinet posi-

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Province of Alberta approves Bruderheim annexation

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Grade 12 student Gabbie sets the ball during the tournament in Vermilion.

Wildcats off to a great start SUBMITTED ARTICLE Andrew School Senior Volleyball team had a great time at their first tournament in Vermillion on Friday, September 8th.

They won 4th in the B Division so they placed 16 out of 36 teams. Mr. Hazlehurst, the athletic coordinator and high school coach, has tried really hard to keep sports in our school so when there was a lack of interests, he combined senior and junior high girls to form the senior high school girls volleyball team.

The team consists of five high school girls, two Grade 9 girls, and two Grade 8 girls who really want to play a sport they love.

This year the school only has the Senior High Girls Volleyball team. The team will go head to head with rivals in Lamont during the Lakers High School Girls Invitational Volleyball Tournament on Sept. 29 and 30. Lamont and Andrew are scheduled to play against each other on Friday at 8 p.m.

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Local musician set to kick off Kalyna Country tour SUBMITTED ARTICLE S i n g e r / s o n g w r i t e r, Matthias Barter, will be offering his ‘wares’ in a two show Kalyna Country tour.

Born to Mike and Michele Barter, Matthias moved with his family into the Lamont area at the age of 4 where he grew up among his 8 siblings.

Homeschooled through to the end of high school, he took an interest in playing the guitar, and is self taught. His ability PHOTO COURTESY OF INSPIRED WINGS PHOTOGRAPHY and talent grew during Local musician Matthias Barter has got a couple of the years that he attended performances slated in Mundare and Chipman on King’s University in Oct. 4 and 6 respectively.

Edmonton where he Ottawa and shortly in Toronto, received a Bachelor of Psychology.

Matthias hopes to complete his first Along with his musical skills, his recording project by the end of Nov charming wit and sense of humour 2017 and anticipates a second album in matured and brought much joy and 2018. He is encouraged by his mom laughter to his family and friends. and dad to keep going with sharing his Through his experiences of life and gifts, so others can enjoy what he has to relationships, and introspection, offer. ‘Coffee Shop’, ‘Outside’, and Matthias’ ability to craft lyrics com‘Sleeping’ are titles of his signature bined with his musical talent has given songs and always a joy to hear. birth to many heartfelt songs.

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Tribute artists wow Andrew crowd SUBMITTED ARTICLE Andrew seniors and community members were treated to an extraordinary musical experience on Thursday, September 21 when Aaron Halliday from Penticton, BC who does an Allan Jackson Tribute and Steve Hillis, from Chilliwack, BC who does multi-tributes: Garth Brooks, Roy Orbison, Elvis, Johnny Cash etc.

Both entertainers travel all over North America and entertain thousands!

We also had Terry Castle,

a lady from Andrew, who is incredibly talented and gave tribute to Tanya Tucker, Tammy Wynette, and Patsy Cline.

“There were over 50 people who attended this once in a life time special event! The crowd was foot stomping and chair dancing to these fine country entertainers who so generously shared their talents for approximately one and a half hours. Many shared their thanks and said, they hope one day to have

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Andrew Mayor Heather Tait, middle, poses for a photograph with musical entertainers Steve Hillis, left and Aaron Halliday.

this sort of show again in Andrew as it was such a special experience that was fun and exciting,” stated Andrew Mayor Heather Tait.

After the show, the lodge had a delicious spread that was enjoyed by all while people chatted and socialized.

Tait, who organized the venue, went on to say, “This event was sponsored by Don & Shannon Millhouse owners of Porky’s Fine Foods. Thank you to Lamont County Housing Foundation for supporting the event on such short notice and the staff at Andrew Senior’s Lodge for being so welcoming to guests and the baked goodies. Last but, not least, thank you to the Village of Andrew for providing the chairs and public works for their help.

With everyone working together the whole experience was awesome.”

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Farm to Friends Garden cultivates goodness Michelle Pinon Editor

Julie Aherne Gerow and Crystal Inverarity aren’t your average green thumbs, and they were more than happy to discover a great outlet to utilize some of their time and talents to help people in the community.

“With the economy taking a down turn we were looking for a creative way to help the community.

The Lamont Ag. Society has lots of land so we thought we could plant a garden and donate the food produced to the local food bank,” says Julie.

They received lots of donations from members, family and friends and at the end of season they received flowers and veggie plants from two local greenhouses. “By the end of July we were harvesting and taking weekly donations to the Lamont Food Bank Thursday mornings before clients arrived to ensure their anonymity. We take a variety of produce, usually two or three kitchen garbage bags and three to four boxes in the last few weeks.”

They were able to deliver potatoes, corn, carrots, lettuce, various types of squash, zucchini and peppers for recipients to enjoy. “If there are volunteers to help with this project we will likely continue in subsequent years,” added Julie.

“It has been very rewarding for the volunteers knowing that they have been able to put fresh produce on the tables of families in need for weeks. We can only hope this offering has made a difference for them and their families. I always hope when folks get back on their feet they remember to pay it forward in whatever way they are able to.”

Lamont Food Bank volunteer Colette McBride said they received just over 200 kilograms of fresh pro-

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Volunteers with the Lamont & District Agricultural Society planted and harvested many seasonal vegetables which were donated to the Lamont County Food Bank this summer for recipients to enjoy. On the far left is Frank Lander, Hunter Inverarity, Louise Moren, Fern Lander, and Shannon Ogilvie. Missing from the photo are fellow volunteers Julie Aherne Gerow, Boyd Gerow, Crystal Inverarity, Peggy and Nestor Sawchuk and Karen Laronde.

duce this season, and the clients have been extremely grateful. “I have overheard clients commenting how much they like the fresh produce, and there are many that have thanked us profusely for the fresh produce.”

McBride is hoping the volunteers with the Lamont Ag. Society will continue to provide the food bank with such a valuable product. “It’s a great partnership that we have with them and we want to thank everyone for their hard work in providing the County of Lamont Food Bank with produce.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - 9

Bill Skinner acclaimed mayor in Lamont

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There have been major improvements at Hillside Park in Lamont this year, including the levelling, grading and reshaling of the baseball diamonds by Randalls Earthworks and Reclaimation. A new picnic pavillion was added along with picnic tables, outdoor fitness site, Mallardʼs landing viewing platform to name a few.

Members of the public are invited to attend Picnic in the Park celebration on Thursday, September 28 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be a walk through, special presentation and complementary barbecue. together.” Through co- tender bids. As well, Michelle Pinon operation and collabora- council has developed a Editor tion, Skinner says they policy in regards to Bill Skinner wears have been able to moved sponsorship to ensure many hats and was busy forward effectively and each request is handled volunteering late efficiently with various in a fair and equitable Saturday morning when changes in several key manner. “It’s important The Lamont Leader practices, policies and to deal with things concaught up with him at procedures in recent sistently and develop fair policies in order to years. the Lamont Lions Den. He went on to explain give councillors a good Skinner, who was acclaimed as mayor on that moving the In basis to make decisions.”

Skinner has always Sept. 18, said it will be Camera session before his third term of office. the regular meeting, and placed a strong emphasis “It was kind of surpris- limiting discussion to on development, and ing,” said Skinner, who is half an hour has worked says for every business thankful to continue on extremely well. Another they can entice to every change has been having job that can create, it will in his role.

“In my first term there the right information at help spur other developMICHELLE PINON PHOTO was a byelection,” and their finger tips to make ment in the community. Lamont Mayor Bill Skinner stands beside the recognition tree mural at the picnic he was also acclaimed decisions in a timely “It’s important to devel- pavilion at Hillside Park. He invites on and all to attend the Picnic in the Park back in November of manner. “No one person op and build relation- event Thursday, Sept. 28 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

2011. Skinner said he makes that happen, and ships,” added Skinner. wanted to run for office I’ve been fortunate that While it takes a lot of analyze and evaluate reviewed, and capital Park, and he is excited to because he wanted an I’ve had a lot of co-oper- time and effort to do current methods and projects allocated on a invite residents to the that, Skinner said he systems and look at yearly basis, and council town’s annual Picnic in opportunity to make ation.”

As chair of council takes each and every ways to develop possible will be discussing vari- the Park event on change. “I didn’t go into it with my eyes closed,” meetings, Skinner sets opportunity to promote future improvements. ous options in the near Thursday that will showpointed out Skinner. He the tone and maintains Lamont.

He is excited that the future. “We will try to do case some of the new and He also likes to think new seniors lodge is get- some of that before the updated items in the also didn’t put up his the atmosphere and name for nomination ensures that each mem- outside the box to see if ting closer to completion, new council takes over.” park from 5 to 7:30 p.m. until after he had the ber of council is treated there are different or new and hopes it will be Development of the “I always welcome support of each council- with respect and discus- ways of approaching ready to open sometime town’s parks and green feedback; good, bad or lor to run in the byelec- sions remain profession- issues, ideas, and poten- in November. spaces has also been a otherwise.” al. “During the last two tial projects. Skinner tion.

Infrastructure is priority in recent years, Skinner said council- terms I’ve seldom had to always takes a pragmatic always discussed and especially in Hillside lors “lived up” to their use the gavel. As a result, approach, and isn’t support and “came we’ve got a lot of work afraid to take a step back and get a broader view. together” as a team. “The done.”

Skinner said it is also While there will always main reason I wanted to external forces, be around the table was important to have an be to move the community open bidding process on Skinner said you have to

MAYOR

Bill Skinner

V OT E Kirk Perrin Lamont Town Council For

October 16, 2017

͞/ didn't know Kirk until he responded to our 'call for volunteers.' But what a lucky day that was for the Festival.

He proved to be a tireless worker who moved from one job to the next with energy, good humour and commitment to an event he'd never even seen before. He offered suggestions and asked to do more. I believe he worked as

hard as he did because it was happening in his community and he wanted to be part of it. Isn't that the definition of a

Kirk Perrin kperrin.lamont@gmaaiil.com

Thank You to the residents of the Town of Lamont!

good politician͍͟ Hazel Anaka

I greatly appreciate the confidence and support you have demonstrated in electing me by acclamation.

I am honoured to have the opportunity to continue to serve you as Mayor for the next four years.

10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Regional collaborative partners officially recognized SUBMITTED ARTICLE The Town of Bruderheim celebrated the completion of over 1.2 million dollars in renovations to the Karol Maschmeyer Arena on Friday, September 8.

“Together with numerous friends of Bruderheim, we were able to save our arena from permanent closure,” stated Chief Administrative Officer Patty Podoborozny.

She went on to say, “Geographically, we are surrounded by two thriving counties and a city that count on us to provide recreational programs to their residents as well as ours. Over the last twenty years, the Bruderheim Arena has been home to numerous winter recreational activities that truly define Albertans as community partners. The region is connected through shared recreation and cultural experiences within our communities. These connections are the anchor for partnerships at the local, provincial and federal level.”

In the official letter from the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Scient and Economic

Development and Minister responsible Western E c o n o m i c Diversification s t a t e d , “Throughout Canada, communities are adding improved infrastructure and amenities for use by residents and visitors alike.”

Podoborozny stated, “We have erected a sign to celebrate major supporters that reside outside of the Town of Bruderheim. This sign is intended to celebrate and present continued partnerships with the agencies who contributed over $30,000.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

From left to right are: Bruderheim town councillor Wayne Olechow, Monica de Bruyn Kops, representative on behalf of Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs, Fort Saskatchewan city councillor Birgit Blizzard, Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Gale Katchur, Fort Saskatchewan councillor Stew Hennig, Fort Saskatchewan councillor Frank Garritsen, Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood, Lamont County councillor Robert Malica and Strathcona County councillor Linton Delainey. Kneeling in front is Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch.

Local school trustee Holowaychuk acclaimed Michelle Pinon Editor

SUBMITTED PHOTO Andrew School students, staff and parents participated in the Terry Fox Run on Wednesday, September 20. A total of $1,604.53 was raised this year.

Participants were treated to ice cream after the run courtesy of Andrew Pizza.

The Friends of Lamont Firefighters Society would like to thank everyone for their generous support of the “Heroes in the Sky” event held on Sept 9th Thank you to the following donors: Price Automotive Bruderheim Price Automotive BruderheimFire FireDepartment Department Lamont Home Hardware Webb's Machinery Lamont Home Hardware Webb’s Machinery Lamont Value Drug Mart Aldon Auto Lamont Value Drug Mart Aldon Auto Lamont Esso Parkview Restaurant Lamont Esso Parkview Restauraunt Roy Hackett Lamont Lamont Dental Clinic Dan & Darlene Cholak Dental Clinic Ann Kendall Lamont Foods Lamont Foods Roy Hackett Lamont Health Care Centre Yogi Liquor Yogi StoreLiquor Store Ann Kendall Jim's DieselHealth & Repair Richardson Pioneer Pioneer Lamont Care Centre Richardson Lamco Lamont Grocery JimsGas Diesel & Repair Lamont Grocery Lamont County Pharmacy Art By Andy Lamco Gas Art By Andy Back Alley Pub/Lamont Liquor County of Lamont Lamont County Pharmacy Lamont Hospital Store Dan Cholak - Century 21 Back Alley Pub/ Lamont Liquor Store County of Lamont Hrechorets Bus Services Town of Lamont Hrehorets Bus Services Dan Cholak - Century 21 Flower Pot

Flower Pot

Town Of Lamont

Thanks to all the community members and families that came out and showed their support as well. Thank you to the Lamont Fire Department families for their continued support of our members.

Colleen Holowaychuk, was officially acclaimed as trustee for Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) on Monday, September 18.

This will be the third term of office for Holowaychuk who was also acclaimed during her last term of office.

Holowaychuk, who was first elected as a trustee in 2010, says she is “very excited” to continue on in her role.

“I look forward to con-

tinuing to work with my school councils and building those relationships which are so

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Newly acclaimed school board trustee Colleen Holowaychuk.

important to me. I am excited as our division continues to work on literacy and numeracy and seeing the results in growth in our students.

Of course, keeping our rural schools vibrant and working to ensure that they have the same opportunities and equities as our urban schools is always one of my goals.”

Currently, trustee Holowaychuk has served as vice chair of the Alberta School Boards Association

(ASBA) Zone 2/3 and is looking to pursue the chair during this term of office.

During her last term of office trustee Holowaychuk served as vice chair of the ASBA Edwin Parr Awards Committee, which recognizes outstanding first year teachers. “This committee is an absolute honour to serve on as we get a view of the high caliber of new teachers that will serve our students in this province.”

Notice of Advance Poll

Notice of Advance Poll

Local Authorities Election Act, (Section(s) 35,53,74) Local Jurisdiction: VILLAGE OF CHIPMAN PROVINCE OF ALBERTA NOTICE is hereby given that an advance vote will be held for the filling of the following offices:

Local Authorities Election Act, (Section 26) Local Jurisdiction: TOWN OF LAMONT PROVINCE OF ALBERTA Notice is hereby given that an advance poll will be held for the filling of the following offices:

Office(s) Councillor

Number of Vacancies (Three) 3

Offices

Advance voting will take place on the 4th day of October, 2017 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Voting station will be located at: The Village of Chipman Administration Building 4816 - 50th Street Chipman, Ab To vote, you must produce identification for inspection.

The identification must be one or more of: one piece of government issued picture identification that establishes both your name and current address or one authorized under the Elections Act that establishes your name and current residential address.

Dated at the Village of Chipman in the Province of Alberta this 25th day of September 2017

Councillor

Keiron Willis Returning Officer

Betty Malica Returning Officer

Number of Vacancies 6

Advance voting will take place on the 5th day of October, 2017 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Voting will be located at 5307-50 Ave. Town Office Foyer Dated at the Town of Lamont, in the Province of Alberta this 20th day of September 2017.

To vote, you must produce identification for inspection.

The identification must be one or more of which establishes both name and current residential address as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act or local bylaw.

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secured until a search of the area was authorized.

The plants were seized for destruction.

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______________________ CARD OF OF THANKS THANKS CARD _____________________ It's a tough job but somebody's got to do it! To the workers and employees from the Town of Tofield Cemetery, we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the job well done this summer at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery. It is with great pleasure as Families to come to our Loved Ones and see how well their grounds are manicured and taken care of. Keep up the good work, as it's certainly appreciated with tender love and care.

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Legacy of local horsemen preserved for all time Michelle Pinon Editor

Around 40 family members and friends of the late Harold Kettleson, Fred Olson, and Short Rinas paid tribute to the local cowboys and teamsters on Saturday, September 23 by participating in the seventh annual trail ride near Chipman.

Organizer Karen Calvert said the get together is a great way to honour the humble cowboys who loved horses and riding.

“Harold was a good family friend,” said Calvert, whose favourite watering hole was the St. Michael

Hotel, which he called the Dodge City Saloon.

They had planned on taking a ride down there together shortly before he passed away.

She decided they should continue the ride in his honour and so it began in 2010. Harold’s son Ross, who was also in attendance, is a farrier and his son is a team roper. “There are lots of friends from way back The group of outriders and and lots of stories,” his daughter added Calvert. “We but Michelle made sure she were all bit by the was on the ride to hon“horse gene” and she our him and his spirit as said it is nice to be well as the spirit of reunited with fellow those three cowboys. horsemen on the trail ‘Wild’ Bill Engman was once a year.

Ervin Currie could not also along on the ride make the ride this year, and had several stories to tell about his adven-

PHOTO COURTESY OF WILMA MCDOUGALL

wagons take a break along the memorial trail ride on Saturday, Sept. 23. tures this past year with the Big Hitch which travelled to several different provinces and states, and set the North American Record for longest hitch, 48, at the Calgary Stampede parade.

This is the second

time the memorial trail ride has stopped at the Chipman Hotel, and Calvert can’t say enough about the hospitality, food and great entertainment supplied for the event. One of the great country music artists on stage was

Randy Hollar, who was accompanied by Joe Supple and Greg Hawryliw, throughout the evening following a delicious buffet by Dave and his staff.

So here’s to the Ghost Riders In The Sky. Long may they ride.

State of the art school officially opens Michelle Pinon Editor

Dignitaries, special guests, and families were welcomed into the gymnasium at Southpointe School in Fort Saskatchewan Saturday afternoon to celebrate its official grand opening.

Following introductions, the singing of O Canada and special song by the school choir Elder Wilson Bearhead took to the podium. He said the students “bring a lot of hope for the future” and recited a special blessing in his language.

Elk Island Public Schools Board Chair Trina Boymook told the crowd it was such an exciting day for EIPS, and expressed how “incredibly proud” she was of its schools, staff and students. “I’d like you to take you back four years ago,” said Boymook as schools were at or exceeding capacity in Fort Saskatchewan, and how thrilled they were to have their request for a new school approved by Alberta Education.

“Since then so much time and work has gone into making Southpointe School a reality.”

She went on to say, “So many people were involved in this project; EIPS, the province, the city, many partners, staff and students, and our

school community,” says Boymook. “Together we have created a state-ofthe-art facility that exemplifies how to incorporate a school design into a neighbourhood setting.

Southpointe sets the bar for future educational facilities and inspires educational excellence.

We could not be more proud.”

Education Minister David Eggen said it was the first school to open in 30 years and said it was a great sign of hope and optimism for students, the community and future generations. He said the “standard of excellence was next to none” and “will go a long way to build our community and our economy” now and into the future.

Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Gale Katchur said it was actually 35 years since a school opened in the community and expressed her pride in the community which has grown by 10,000 people in the past 10 years.

She said the new school was not only the chance for children, but grand children to be set up for great learning opportunities and thanked the province as well as EIPS trustees.

While the project didn’t go through without a few hiccups, it was well worth it in the end. “On behalf of our city council

PHOTOS BY MICHELLE PINON Members of the Southpointe Choir performed for the crowd on hand during the special celebration. welcome to your new home and I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.”

Principal Carol Brown said 320 students are currently enrolled in the KGr. 6 school. She has received many comments in recents weeks from visitors about the open and airy atmosphere which is flooded with natural light. She is very thankful for the flex spaces which allow students to learn in different ways. Grade 7 will be phased in durig the 2018’19 school year, then Grade 8 and 9 in the following years.

The 5,545 square metre facility opened on August 30.

Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood, along with Education Minister David Eggen, presented the flag of Alberta to Southpointe School Principal Carol Brown during the grand opening ceremony on Saturday, September 23 in Fort Saskatchewan.

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