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Vol. 10, No. 47, Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Drug bust in Mundare
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The Able-Provost clan was one of several families who participated in the Lamont Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 20th. Just over $6,000 was raised by local participants for cancer research.
Chipman property vandalized Michelle Pinon Editor Less than two months after the Chipman Agricultural Society commissioned a local artist to paint several murals on its concession building, vandals have defaced the property. “I was unaware that the concession had been vandalized, but was made aware the refer trailer we used for the music festival was vandalized,” stated Scott Reid, President of the Chipman Agricultural Society. “I am truly saddened that people find it funny or necessary to damage
other people’s property. We are a community group trying to give back to that same community.” Reid went on to say, “Do these people not realize that it only hurts themselves in the future? Higher insurance costs will catch up with them and when they ask why their insurance premiums are so high all I can say in reply is “karma”!” As far as total estimated damage, Reid said the ag. society will not know the total estimated amount until next week. but guesses it will be in the thousands of dollars.
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The door and panels of the Chipman Agricultural Societyʼs concession building were recently vandalized. A refer truck that was parked beside the facility was also damaged.
Shortly after 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 the Vegreville RCMP were on patrol in Mundare, Alberta when a motorist who was known to have outstanding arrest warrants was observed driving into the town. The officer pulled over the white Chevrolet Blazer and arrested the driver on his arrest warrants. Upon preparing to tow the vehicle the odour of marihuana was detected coming from the S.U.V. A further search of the vehicle revealed that the driver had been transporting 171 grams of marihuana. Constable Curtis Harsulla of the Vegreville RCMP Traffic Services Section says, “It is not uncommon for officers conducting traffic enforcement to come across drugs in vehicles. However, this is a significantly larger amount than what is usually seen and we are happy to have it off the streets of our communities.” Forty-seven-year old Mark Sean Parson of Mundare has been charged with possessing marihuana, driving without holding a drivers license and breaching conditions requiring him to be of good behaviour and not to possess illegal drugs.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Town of Bruderheim celebrates its 35 birthday! Campground. “In the last 35 years, we have built outdoor rink,” says Hauch. “We’ve celebrated some SUBMITTED ARTICLE The Town of Bruderheim celebrated 35 years as a more facilities to serve our residents, such as play- very important events, most recently being the grounds, the Heritage Trail walking paths and the Bruderheim Meteorite 55th Anniversary and the Town on Thursday, September 17th. Bruderheim Fire “Bruderheim has a lot D e p a r t m e n t ’ s to be proud of,” boasts Centennial, and also Mayor Karl Hauch. worked hard to beautify Founded in 1980, the our Main Street, Queen’s town made a great start. Park and the Spring A long list of achieveCreek Wetland.” “There ments decorates the past have been many changes three and a half and ups and downs over decades—perhaps the the years, but we have most noteworthy are the come far with the help of construction and success our dedicated communiof the Bruderheim ty groups, businesses Elementary School and and supporters,” adds Fire Hall; the establishHauch. “We are grateful ment of several new busifor the work of those nesses, a doctors’ practice before us, and excited for and the West Woodlands our future. Happy subdivision; the designaA n n i v e r s a r y tion of the Walker School SUPPLIED PHOTO Bruderheim!” as a Provincial Historical Members of Bruderheim town council celebrated the communityʼs 35th anniversary this past Thursday. Resource and the openPictured from left to right are: Coun. Shelley Ross, Coun. Pat Lee, Coun. George Campbell, Mayor Karl Hauch ing of the Bruderheim (holding cake), Coun. Wayne Olechow, and Coun. Virginia Differenz.
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Local youth will benefit from generous donation Michelle Pinon Editor
Lamont’s True 2 You Program received a financial boost thanks to the Elk Island Child & Youth Ranch last week. Crystal Burant presented Sara Rindero with a $2,000 cheque on behalf of the organization. Burant’s youngest daughter Brooklyn attended the 10 week program during the past school year. Burant said Brooklyn gained confidence and gained independence, and enjoyed the variety of activities and skills she learned throughout the program, which operates once a week, a couple of hours each time, at no cost to participants. Rindero, Director of Family & Community Support Services Lamont County Region, says the True 2 You program operates on a tight budget, and the funds that have been donated will go to enhancing the current program in Lamont. The 10 week program, designed for Grade 5 and 6 girls, began eight years ago, and has operated in Lamont, as well as the communities of Bruderheim and Mundare. Every year the program is full, and Rindero believes that is because it is tailor made to the female youth and their challenges. “Girls love the program because it focuses on their issues.”
Rindero says there is a journalling ing no to drugs, nutrition, healthy Burant had heard about the program, component to the program, and the lifestyles, career choices, bullying pre- and says it would be of benefit to chilfeedback from participants, is held in vention, and self defense to mention a dren and youth, and that is the mantrust and confidence by the program few. Participants are also given the date of the Elk Island Children and leaders. “It gives the girls a private option of keeping in touch with pro- Youth Ranch. platform to speak freely.” It gives par- gram leaders after it ends. Last year was the first time that ticipants the opportunity to tackle the issues of s e l f esteem, self care, and making healthy choices. According to the prog r a m ’ s mandate, “The main focus of the program is to build healthy self esteem in young girls and encourage the development of a healthy s e l f image.” B o d y i m a g e , peer presMICHELLE PINON PHOTO sure, blow- Sara Rindero, Director of Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Lamont County Region, (left), ing off accepts a $2,000 donation from Crystal Burant, with the Elk Island Child & Youth Ranch last Wednesday. The steam, say- donation will go towards enhancements of the FCSS True 2 You Program.
Mundare community support core Michelle Pinon Editor
Certificates, artwork, and neatly arranged memos and letters are displayed in Liane Schultz’s office. Schultz is the new principal at Mundare School, and is enjoying her new posting as well as all of the staff, students, parents, and community members she has met since she came on board in midAugust. “As a community, Mundare is amazing,” states Schultz. “People are passionate and positive... They really pull together to make things happen.” She adds that families have a lot of buy in and are willing to contribute in any way they can. One great example she points to is how the Mundare School school advisory council Principal Liane Schultz raised money to purchase new chrome books (laptop computers) for the students. Schultz says the transferring and sharing of information is really valuable for all students, but especially those from a rural area as they don’t have to physically gather together in order to collaborate on projects and activities. “Now they have seamless
access to the internet.” Schultz says Apple products are completely interactive, and there are many different apps that can be accessed. Schultz says community involvement creates success for all students and enhances the learning and work environment. “I want to focus on community and parental involvement.” She plans to promote more partnerships with businesses, have more local field trips, and interaction with other volunteers and organizations. She also wants to have more community leaders and organizations utilize the space. “I feel we can’t be successful without parental support. We are all partners in the journey of learning,” explained Schultz. She also feels very fortunate to have as much assistance as the school does in terms of supports for children. Schultz said she was surprised to learn how many resources are available in the areas of speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and oral health services. “I didn’t realize just how fortunate we are to have been offered so much assistance. It helps to keep students moving forward academically.” Schultz is currently working on getting the hot lunch program up and running, that in addition to many other duties as leader and head administrator of the school. “One thing about this school district is that they (people) are so supportive.” She has called on colleagues, and administrative staff at head office to assist her since she began her new posting. “I just love children.” With that kind of affection and dedication, Schultz will have many new experiences in the months and years to come at Mundare School.
Bus video surveillance Michelle Pinon Editor
Video surveillance is not a new technological tool, but it has proven to be extremely valuable to Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS). EIPS student transportation has been using video surveillance equipment on its buses in one form or another, since 1998. “Since then, we have, however, upgraded to newer technology on our buses,” says Lisa Weder, Director of Student Transportation. “The data stored is regularly reviewed by student transportation to monitor both student and operator conduct. Video is also used to handle student discipline issues when com-
plaints are received,” explains Weder. “In general, bus operators tell us they appreciate having the video surveillance because it helps to ensure a safe bus ride and assists in managing student behaviour. Having video surveillance equipment on our school buses has been extremely beneficial for us. It’s a tool we use to assist in providing safe and efficient bus service to our EIPS students. Weder went on to say, EIPS uses the video surveillance equipment as a teaching tool for school bus operators, and helps prepare them for various situations. The current cost of the replacement equipment, per unit, including installation is $1,200.
4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Opinion
From Where I Sit: Let the Work Begin
By Hazel Anaka I awoke today with high hopes of our harvest finally starting. As of now, we have not combined a single bushel of anything. We’re not huge farmers and don’t rotate any crops other
than canola and wheat. Canola, as we know needs several weeks to cure in the swaths. It typically gets cut on the green side and needs a certain amount of moisture to properly ripen. For the record, a certain amount of moisture is not the days of rain that have fallen since the long weekend. Or the rain that we prayed for all summer long. Or the rain that would have prevented numerous municipalities from declaring droughts. However, none of us have the power to change any of that. Oldtimers like to remind people that back in the
day, harvest didn’t start in August. It was traditionally a SeptemberOctober activity. Since we began farming we’ve eaten more Thanksgiving meals on the tailgate of a truck than in any dining room. A couple of times in the last thirty years Remembrance Day came and went and we weren’t done. Anyone trying to earn their livelihood farming is understandably concerned with the delay. We all need many consecutive days of sunny, windy weather. We need warmth and no dew. We need the machinery to keep going. Most of us
need the help of extra hands. Those with thousands of acres need even more time to complete the work. For me, the upside to the delayed start is that I was able to do some time-sensitive work for Babas and Borshch. Since the festival ended, I nominated it for the Alto Award, applied for two grants (well before the September 30th deadline), did two final reports about past grants, took part in a Travel Alberta videotaping in Calgary, paid the bills, and updated the records. However, there are another one or two grants we can still apply
for plus two more reports due to government. Plus, it’s never too early to begin nailing down details for 2016. The rain also allowed us to spend a Sunday afternoon doing testdrives with Hilary. It’s never fun doing the ‘make us an offer’ dance with sales people but it does seem to be an inevitable part of the process. She’s replacing her ten-year-old Civic with an Acura RDX. Now we worry how she can sell her car without being murdered by a prospective buyer. For Roy, the upside to the delayed start is the chance to do some sorely
needed maintenance to the combines and trucks. Somehow a service call from a mechanic when it’s raining is easier to stomach than a breakdown in mid-swath when the sun is shining and the wind is blowing. Replacing some truck tires before a blowout on a loaded truck is smart. Readying bins is smart. Replacing belts and checking lights is smart. With all this pent-up energy and state of readiness, let’s hope the weather clears and the work begins soon, from where I sit.
Letter: Shameful Dear Publisher (Kerry Anderson) Could you please print my letter in the next edition of The Lamont Leader. I would like to state an opinion on the city police and game warden for their quick and very rash move to shoot the poor cougar in the City of Edmonton. After the wildlife officer arrived to tranquilize the animal from what I understand (the police were already there). Shame the cougar was tranquilized. However not giving the poor animal a chance to get the effects of being tranquilize the city police shot him instead. You know you guys, what were you really thinking of. It’s no wonder we in Alberta have less and less wildlife. I must add my nephew (retired now) would say the same thing. Shame on All you guys, City Police, Game Wardens too. IN MY OPINION. Pauline Cuthbert Andrew
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Building strong relationships top of mind for new principal Michelle Pinon Editor
It’s a good thing for students, staff, parents and community members in Bruderheim that Jeff Huculak is a good listener. Over the course of this school year Bruderheim School’s new principal will be lending his ear. “I plan to have lots of conversations to identify the strengths as well as the needs of the school. I want to continue the great work that Sven Danzinger did while he was principal at Bruderheim. I plan to work with the Town of Bruderheim and surrounding area to
ensure Bruderheim School thrives. Schools serve as the hub of the community, and it is my job, as principal, to ensure that Bruderheim School is a place we are all proud of and a place we want to send our children.” Huculak has had a chance to meet folks at the school, and outside of the school during What’s Up In Bruderheim awareness night recently. “The feedback I have received so far has been very positive. We all have the same goal. Provide a safe environment and a high quality education for all of our students so they can reach their full potential.”
What has impressed Huculak the most since he began his posting are the people he has met. “People in Bruderheim love their school and their community. There is a real sense of family here. I have been treated very well by everyone.” Huculak brings with him a wealth of experience. In his 18th year as an educator, Huculak has taught elementary, junior, and senior high students. Huculak spent 14 years with Elk Island Public Schools, and has served as assistant principal at three different schools. His focus is not only on the students, their families and the community at large; but also on
building strong relationships with all stakehold-
ers. As far as what everyone can expect of him?
“Honesty, integrity, trust, and transparency.”
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Jeff Huculak with his wife and two children.
Urban Industrial Readiness Project Underway Michelle Pinon Editor
Preparing for industrial development presents many different challenges for smaller communities, but now, thanks to a special $250,000 grant, those hurdles may become easier for local municipalities to jump over. The Lamont County Regional Economic Development Initiative,
(LCREDI), is getting a lot of the leg work done by Urban Systems, a private firm that provides strategic planning, engineering, environmental science and urban design systems throughout Western Canada. Urban Systems will be researching, questioning, and then tailor making a plan for each of the towns and villages in Lamont County. County Municipal Intern Jordan Panasiuk and Planning
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and Development Director Stephen Hill are helping facilitate the process and provide input as required. Panasiuk says the idea behind the project is to tailor make an industrial readiness plan for each of the communities, (Andrew, Bruderheim, Mundare, Lamont and Chipman), so the municipalities will then be able to put in place strategies and an action plan best suited to them to move
forward with industrial development. Panasiuk adds that the
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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 22, 2015
New Chapter for Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment set to begin
The Lamont Fire Department would like to thank everyone for their generous support of the “Heroes in the Sky” event held on Sept 12th at Lamont Foods Special thank you to: KC Yoon of Lamont Foods for his support of Lamont Fire department. KC has given generously of his time, supplies, donation, and facility. His contributions were a big part of our success. The Town of Lamont FCSS for their generous donation of the bouncy house. Thank you to the following donors: Price Automotive Webb’s Machinery Lamont Value Drug Mart ATB Financial Lamont Town of Lamont Arbonne - Joanne Calder Lamont Grocery Lamont Home Hardware Bruderheim Fire Department for the use of the Dunk Tank as well as those who volunteered to be dunked.
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.
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This is the artistʼs rendering of the new RCMP Detachment in Fort Saskatchewan that will be offically opened on Saturday, Oct. 3. Michelle Pinon Editor
Another chapter in local policing history will take place on Saturday, October 3rd with the grand opening of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and Municipal Enforcement facility in Fort Saskatchewan. Even though the new detachment is located in Fort Saskatchewan, the RCMP also have rural officers who served Bruderheim, Lamont and Chipman. Cst. Sean Morris, community policing, victim services, and media liaison officer with the detachment, said members moved into the new space the third week of July, and are excited to show off the office to elected officials and members of the public that afternoon. There will be an official VIP reception prior to the official program and public celebration that will begin at 1 p.m. There will be tours, demonstrations, information and vehicle displays until 5 p.m. Cst. Morris said it is nice to be able to house all of the divisions, including general duty, rural traffic, community policing, general investigative services, and the school resource officer, in addition to victim services,
restorative justice and municipal enforcement. He points out that the number of square feet has gone from 6,800 in the old detachment to 35,000 square feet, and will not only better serve staff, but members of the public who will have ground floor access. “It will be more convenient for the general public,” adds Cst. Morris as residents will have one main point of access via the lobby, that will also have access to meeting rooms and the interview room. The City of Fort Saskatchewan has issued a request for proposals from “community minded” artists to create two bronze sculptures, one of an RCMP Officer, and one of a Municipal
Officer to be displayed on site in 2016. The city has a long history with the RCMP. It began with the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) building a fort here in 1875. The NWMP made an incredible trek across the prairies in 1874. The main force established Fort MacLeod in the southern part of the province while ‘A’ Division arrived in Edmonton in October 1874, remaining there for the winter. In the spring of 1875, they built the Fort on the Norht Saskatchewan River some 20 miles downstream. A community began to develop adjacent to the fort. Following the rebellion, the strength of the North
West Mounted Police was increased and by the end of 1885, the fort became the headquarters for “G” Division. By 1905, the future for the NWMP in Fort Saskatchewan was in some doubt. In his annual report for 1906, Inspector Strickland noted that Fort Saskatchewan had not grown as rapidly as other towns in the district. In 1909 the headquarters office moved to Edmonton and in 1913, “G” Division was transferred to Edmonton. After extended negotiations that took place between 1911 and 1914, the province agreed to take over the Fort Saskatchewan site and build a gaol (jail).
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This gentleman drops off his food donation for the Lamont and District Food Bank during a fundraising barbecue on Saturday, September 19th that was sponsored by the Lamont & District Chamber of Commerce. An estimated $750 was raised through cash donations and many bags and boxes of food items.
Fundraising for literacy Michelle Pinon Editor
From now until October 20th Bruderheim School will be taking part in the Indigo Adopt-A-School fundraising program to support its library. Principal Jeff Huculak is looking for parental and community support to make the initiative successful. “Adopt our school every day. It’s free,” says Huculak.
“Each time you adopt Bruderheim School, we get closer to winning the Adopt & Don’t Stop Giveaway, one of three provincial prizes up to $10,000 in additional support!” Huculak explains that if you go to the school’s web page and make a donation it assists the school. For example, if you make a $12 donation, it counts as 10 adopts toward the Adopt and Don’t Stop Giveaway. If you’d like
to donate more than $12, Huculak says to break the amounts into a $12 increment per day to ensure that Bruderheim receives the most adopts. Huculak also suggests spreading the word by using Facebook, Twitter or email to get your friends and family across the country to donate to or adopt the school every day for free. For more information go to: adoptaschool.indigo.ca
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Audrey Schultz and Al McNeil test drove the new lift at the Lamont United Church on Sunday, September 13th. Rev. Debbie Brill conducted the official blessing and consecration.
8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Lamont Terry Fox Run raises just over $6,000 for Canadian cancer research
Mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, spouses, and friends were honoured by participants.
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Local volunteers help out participants at the registration table in the meeting room prior to the 1 p.m. start.
Knights of Columbus President Allan Borys (wearing red t-shirt), thanked participants, volunteers, sponsors and supporters of the event. Above Shanon Skitsko thanked his mom Nadine for all of her help in coordinating the event.
Members of Team Hope before they head out on the run. Pictured from left to right are: Christoper Hope, mom and cancer survivor Shirley Hope, and Gheslane Barroa.
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Shanon Skitsko, co-coordinator of the Terry Fox Run, dropped off bottles of water and donations for the local food bank after the run. Accepting the donation was Lamont & District Food Bank Coordinator Lori Stahl, right.
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Roy’s Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. 780-6620146 or 780-232-3097. TMtfn ________________________ Bark Avenue Dog Grooming. All breeds, open early mornings, some evenings and Saturdays. Call Loriann between 9 am & 6 pm 780662-3099. TM35tfnc ________________________ Straight Line Fencing Custom Fencing - All types. We also remove old fencing. Clearing of bush. Also selling Liquid Feed. Mark Laskosky 780-990-7659. 36tfnc ________________________ Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087, Sedgewick. CPtfn ________________________ Need help? Need a break from your home? It’s time to call. Now accepting new clients for housekeeping and cleaning. One time, regular schedule, or by contract. For more info, call 780-385-4154. CP37-38p ________________________
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10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Putting down new roots in Lamont’s Hillside Park Michelle Pinon Editor
Whether it rains or shines on Saturday, Sept. 26th, the Hillside Park tree planting will go ahead as planned. Coun. Dave Taylor, Chair of the Town of Lamont’s parks planning committee, said the event will kick off with tree planting at 10 a.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new picnic sites at 12 Noon, followed by a complementary hot dog roast. Taylor added that the grand opening for the new picnic site will include the presentation of the site sponsor plaques. “We installed four picnic sites this summer, three standard, and one that is wheelchair accessible. We had several local businesses that offered to sponsor the site, and we are pleased that three of the sites have officially been sponsored by
Hrehorets Bus Service, Price Automotive, and Smith Insurance.” The event, is part of the overall parks plan that council developed for the town, and is designed to enhance outdoor parks and recreation areas, for all residents to use and enjoy, added Taylor. “For the Hillside Park area, we have installed three sheltered toilet facilities, and now the four picnic sites. We will be enhancing and adding more features to Hillside and other park areas in the near future.” He went on to say, “The tree planting program is a result of a grant that Lamont Home Hardware owner Mic Dunsmore applied for in co-operation with the Town. Home Hardware then augmented the grant funds received by selling “tree sponsorships” through their store. More than 20 trees will be planted in the new picnic site area, noted Taylor.
The Town of Lamontʼs parks planning committee is hosting a tree planting celebration at Hillside Park this Saturday, Sept. 26th.
Transgender policy not a contentious issue in Elk Island Public Schools Michelle Pinon Editor
determined that a stand alone policy is required, they would look at developing one. For now, added Boymook, “Our board and school division have both a policy and administrative procedure about Respectful Working and Learning Environments which speak to providing safe, caring, welcoming, and supportive schools for all our students, staff, families, and visitors. Within our board policy, gender is defined as male, female or transgender.” Back on September 14th, Edmonton Catholic school trustee Patricia Grell introduced a transgender inclusive policy. Trustees voted to defer
Recent transgender debate among school board trustees in Edmonton Catholic definitely sparked controversy, but the issue has not yet been brought forward to local trustees with Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS). EIPS board chair Trina Boymook told The Lamont Leader last week that she was not aware of any issues that have come forward in regards to the sensitive topic. “Some of our high schools do have GayStraight Alliances, but nothing more specific than that.” Boymook went on to say, “Our schools and staff work very hard to provide all students with care and encouragement to help them become successful and feel supported in school.” E v e n though the issue has yet to be brought forward to the b o a r d , Boymook said that if EIPS Chair Trina Boymook the board
further discussion until the board’s next meeting slated for Oct. 15. In a recent statement from Edmonton Catholic board chair Debbie Engel explained why more time is being taken to develop a board policy. “Although the board of trustees is currently working on a thorough Governance Policy, there is an Administrative Policy and Regulation at the school level already in place to direct our staff in serving our students as it related to creating environments free of discrimination. These include the following elements: •Provides all students, staff and families with an inclusive, respectful, caring and safe Catholic environment that promotes the well-being of all and fosters community support for achieving this goal, •Respects the confidentiality of all students and their families, •Allows for student records to reflect the preferred name of students, •Ensures that gender designations only appear in administrative/data reports where legally required, •Mandates training for staff on diversity and sensitivity, •Outlines expectations of language and behaviours and how to deal with situations when the expectations are not fol-
lowed, regulation isn’t followed, •Provides for age appropriate education to students on inclusive language and behaviour
permeated through all aspects of the school day and life. As far as EIPS, Boymook says copies of the full documents,
Board Policy 19 and Administrative Procedure 490 are available online.
MICHELLE PINON PHOTO
Members of the Heartland Primary Care Network were on hand to provide information and answer enquires during the Town of Lamontʼs Community Awareness Night on Wednesday, Sept. 16th in the meeting room at the Lamont Recreation Centre. Pictured from left to right are: Savannah Melnyk, Communications and Public Relations Manager, Graham Kitson, Executive Director, and Kristine Osbaldeston, Clinical Program Manager.
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 11
2015 Lamont County
Salute to the
RCMP
12 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 22, 2015
We appreciate your hard work in our great community!
We Salute You!
Hrehorets Bus Service Ltd.
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 13
Thank you to all the Royal Canadian Mounted Police serving in the
780-918-7406
It is with great gratitude that we Salute our local RCMP. HRV Storage 780-278-8992
We Salute Our Local RCMP for their outstanding efforts in keeping our town and community a safe place to live. Lamont Health Care Centre 5216 - 53 St., Lamont 780-895-2211
Heroes are the people who do what has to be done regardless of the consequences. Keep up the Great Work - We Salute You!
Thank You for being part of our community!
Bruderheim 780-796-3012
We thank you for keeping our streets in Bruderheim safe!
780-895-2228
We feel safe when you are only a phone call away!
Lamont Boarding Kennels 780-895-2440
Thank you for your dedication in keeping our communities safe.
Lily’s Steak & Pizza
Lamont High School
Shannon & Jason Kowal 5004 50 St., Mundare Office: 780-764-4007
A Big “Thank You” to the RCMP for making our area a safe place to call home!
Vegreville, Two Hills, & Fort Saskatchewan detachments
Joe Van Parkman
Mundare Liquor Store Wine
Lamont
Main Street Mundare
780-895-2454
780-764-3804 We Salute You! A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. (Joseph Campbell)
Lamont Travel
PRICE AUTOMOTIVE
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Thank you for watching over our community. We sincerely appreciate all that you do.
Lamont Foods 780-895-2080
Thanks for keeping guns off of our streets!
Lamont Value Drug Mart 5030 - 50 Ave., Lamont
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in and around Lamont County
Your mind is your greatest weapoon, your body is just the holster you will carry it in.
Beer Cold
Thank you for watching over our community, making it a safe place.
for everything you do
4820 - 51 Street
The RCMP is made up of many special people, and we are thankful for each and every one! Shirgor Enterprises Inc 780-720-6361
Main Street Lamont 780-998-2501 Thanks for your great work and dedication!
Personal responsibility is a difficult thiing to ask for in a nation which has attempted to find a societal “root cause” for all things. (Shapley R. Hunter)
Thanks from
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There are people that put their lives in harms way every day. Itʼs not something they Do. Itʼs something they Are!
Stadnick Contracting (2011) Ltd. 587-991-0398 / 780-267-7354
A Special Thanks to the RCMP who dedicate countless hours of service to our community.
Town of Mundare
Stawnichyʼs Meat Processing Mundare - 780-764-3912
A good cop stays a rookie at heart, excited by every shift.
Mayor,Council & Staff 780-764-3929
(David Hunter)
Thanks for the Great Job you do every single day!
Thank you for the outstanding service to our community! We salute you! The Co-Operators April Burback 780-895-7303/ 780-365-3803
We wish to thank law enforcement for continuing to make our town a safe place to work and live. Town of Lamont Mayor, Council and Staff 780-895-2010
Looking for trouble. That’s what we do. That’s our job. We thank you all for doing an Awesome Job!
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Our RCMP are important to our community!
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14 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Did you know? * Women first started being regular members of the R.C.M.P. in 1974. * Right now in the R.C.M.P. there are now more than 25,000 peace officers, civilian members, public service support staff. * Duties include provincial policing (except in Quebec and Ontario), in the North and in many aboriginal communities. * The R.C.M.P. was originally known as the North-West Mounted Police. * The R.C.M.P. cadets train in Regina, Saskatchewan. * The image that has been used to represent the R.C.M.P. since the 1880's is the red serge. * The principal elements on the R.C.M.P. regimental badge are the bison head, maple leaves, scroll, and crown. * The motto of the R.C.M.P is "Maintiens le droit" or "defending the law". * The R.C.M.P. Police Dog Training Center is located in Innisfail, Alberta * When you see a star sewn on the left upper sleeve of the red serge it denotes 5 years of service.
Thanks for being true “members” of our community! Andrew Liquor Services 5031 - 51 St., Andrew 780-365-2373
Thank you for all you do in maintaining our family friendly communities. Thank you for your service.
Andrew School
We salute you!
Chipman Market
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780-716-8197 The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. We Salute our RCMP for keeping our community a great place to work & live.
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We Salute our RCMP!
Thank You! Elk Island Thrift Store Main Street Lamont 780-895-2800
Police:
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Beaver Creek Co-op 780-895-2241
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Thank you for the outstanding service to our community.
We salute all of the amazing people who help keep our communities a safe place to be.
We salute the men and women who make Lamont County safe!
Stop and take the time to thank our officers for their hard work!
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A Special Thanks to the RCMP who dedicate countless hours of service to our community. Edalta Building Movers Ltd 780-895-2031 / 1-866-895-2031
We salute the past, present and future members for their dedication.
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This Special Feature was made possible with the heartfelt sponsorship of the Lamont County Community For more information on sponsors please check the Business Section
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16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 22, 2015
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or: 780-221-2675
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New Construction, Design & Drafting! Now Operating in Lamont County For quotes call Andrew - 780-982-3836 email dcgltd@outlook.com or find us on FaceBook
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Fall Supplement - Week 1 September 22 and 29, 2015
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Although the growing and harvest season in this area has not enjoyed favourable conditions, farmers are working hard to reap as much of their crops as possible. In June and July farmers across much of Alberta saw some of the driest conditions in decades. Numerous Alberta counties were forced to declare an agricultural disaster. In this and next weekʼs papers, “Two Weeks of Fall” are being celebrated. These pages are designed to discuss fall issues while giving area businesses the opportunity to wish farmers a bountiful harvest while thanking them for their continuing contribution to our hamlets, villages and towns.
Crop growth and harvest delayed by weather According to the Alberta Crop Report producers were only able to make limited harvest progress this past week as a general rain covered virtually all areas of the province. Beginning Friday of the long weekend, amounts of 35 – 60 mm fell in the South, Central, North East and North West regions while lesser amounts of 15 – 30 mm fell across the Peace. The Report says harvest progress is currently approaching 31 per cent completed, up from 21 per cent last week, with an additional 25 per cent in the swath. Harvest is most advanced in the South region with 55 per cent combined and 19 per cent swathed. The remainder of the province varies from 14 – 25 per cent completed with the Central region being the slowest. The Report says harvested yields continue to improve as more production data becomes available. Producers are reporting that yields are above expectation. Yield estimates continue to show the effects of the early dryness of May and June. “Provincial yield index has improved from 74 per cent of the 5 year average in late July to 81 per cent in
this report. Regional yield indexes have improved by 2 – 4 percentage points in all regions since the last report of yields on August 25 with the greatest improvement in the Central region. Early quality indications for the production already harvested point to grades well above 5 and 10 year averages.” The precipitation during August and early September has brought a significant improvement in soil moisture conditions, the Report states, adding that soil moistures in South and Central regions are returning to normal levels while the dryness continues, though improved, in the regions North East and North West of Edmonton. In the Peace, soil moisture remains a concern in the north and south portions of the region but is returning to more normal levels in the central. Provincially, subsoil moisture is rated 21 per cent Poor (-4 points); 41 per cent Fair (-2 points); 35 per cent Good (+4 points); 3 per cent Excellent (+2 points) and will likely improve further when it can be better assessed. Following the dry spring, most areas of the province that were in critical need of moisture did
receive some precipitation in June, improving soil moisture ratings and sustaining crop development. This spring the Alberta Crop Report said large precipitation was received in some parts of the Central Region (Lacombe County) and the North East Region (M.D. Bonnyville). Very dry conditions continued to persist in the northern part of the Peace Region, some areas of the North East Region (Flagstaff, Beaver and Camrose County) and around the Special Areas of the Southern Region. The June rain was very spotty causing uneven germination on late seeded crops, especially for canola. Despite the June rain, soil moisture reserves in the province remained mostly poor to fair. Areas with poor surface moisture were reported in all regions, especially in the North West Region, where the Alberta Crop Report website said poor surface moisture was reported for 66 per cent of the crop land. The South, Central, North East, and North West Regions are reporting from seven to 34 per cent of crop land in poor condition.
2 - ‘TWO WEEKS OF FALL’ SUPPLEMENT - Week 1 - September 22, 2015
Choice between expensive feed or custom feed? “Lack of moisture curtailed pasture and hay production in many areas of Alberta this year,” says Dean Dyck, farm business management specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Stettler. “As a result, feed and hay prices have risen dramatically from a year ago. Producers are faced with either buying expensive feed or moving their livestock to feed if they want to keep ownership and equity in their animals. Choosing an option depends on the economics of each alternative.” The first step is to calculate the cost of putting feed into the feed bunk. This is the sum of the cost to purchase the feed, along with shipping costs, yardage charge on the farm, the opportunity cost of labour for feeding the animals, and shrink and waste. “For example, if each cow needs about 35 pounds of hay per day to maintain her, it will take about 7,500 pounds or approximately 3.75 tons of hay over 215 days,” says Dyck. “Feeding days are suggested to be longer this coming winter due to a lack of fall grazing opportunities and to give pastures time to recover from lack of
moisture. If good quality hay costs about $200 per ton, the total cost of the hay will be $750 per animal. Shipping charges to transport the hay to the farm need to be added. According to AF’s custom rate survey, freight charges are approximately $6 per loaded mile. If hay is picked up 100 miles away, the cost will be $600 per load. Assuming 18 tons per load, the freight cost is $33 per ton or $123 per animal for the 215 days.” Yardage charges on the farm include the cost of operating equipment, corral cleaning, utilities, and wear and tear on facilities. Using approximately $0.70 per head per day for “at home” yardage, the total cost of hay delivered to the farm is $1,026 per animal for 215 days. “This example assumes that there is less than 15 to 20 per cent of
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wasted hay per day and that the farmer has no opportunity cost for labour,” says Dyck. “That is, if the owner can use the labour to generate alternative income, then the opportunity cost of not feeding cattle must be added to the cost of purchasing and hauling feed.” The second step is to calculate the cost of moving the animals to a custom operator and pay for the feed and care there. This is the sum of shipping the animals to and from the lot, along with the cost of feed at the facility, and the yardage charge by the feeder to care and feed the animals. If the price of hay is the same at the custom feeder, the cost of feed would be $750 per animal. However, the cost of freight for moving the cattle to and from the feed yard has to be factored in. The average
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custom rate for hauling cattle is about $5.50 per loaded mile with 50 cows per load. A 100 mile round trip cost will be $22 per head, making the total cost of hay and hauling $772 per head for 215 days. If the feeder charges $0.85 per head per day in yardage, the total cost will be $954 per head for 215 days, or $72 per head lower than the cost of buying feed. “These are just examples and you must figure your own costs including the purchase price of feed and the cost of shipping hay and cattle,” says Dyck. “Comparing the two options, if the cost of feed is the same for the producer and the custom feeder, the primary factors in making your decision are the dis-
tance and the cost to ship the hay or cattle, the yardage charge, and the amount of feed waste. If you are considering custom feeding, both parties should agree on a body condition score going into and coming out of the feed yard as well as a fairly accurate estimate of pregnancy.” “Saving the most equity in the cows should be
the primary goal,” concludes Dyck. “Evaluate your decision based on your risk-bearing ability, market outlook and distance/availability of feed or custom feeding operations. After considering all the factors, choose the best single or combination of alternatives that will give you the best change at preserving equity.”
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Specialist discusses post harvest weed control Alberta Agriculture and Forestry crop specialist Harry Brook says that although harvest is still to be completed, it’s not too early to consider post-harvest weed control. He says conditions are good this year for some excellent control against perennial and winter annual weeds. “Winter annuals are weeds that germinate in the fall or late fall, go through the winter in a rosette form, and go to seed quickly once spring comes. Common winter annuals include stinkweed, shepherd’s purse, scentless chamomile, narrow-leaved hawk’s beard, bluebur, stork’s-bill, ball mustard, peppergrass, downy brome, dog mustard, wormseed mustard, chickweed, flixweed, knawel, night-flowering catchfly, and common groundsel. They form a few leaves in the fall, and over winter in that state. These plants develop their own anti-freeze, preventing them from dying. It gives the plants an advantage the following spring as it will send up a seed stalk and go to seed before most other plants get started,” he says. Winter annuals deplete soil moisture and nutrients in the fall and spring. They can be very competitive against fall and spring seeded crops. Often, a spring herbicide application is too late as the plants are already going to flower or seed and are difficult to kill. Under conventional tillage, these weeds were not a big problem. A late fall tillage operation would control them easily. With the switch to conservation and zero tillage, these weeds are gaining prominence as serious, spring weed problems. Without tillage, other control strategies need to be used and the most effective is a late fall application of herbicide. Brook says the best time for a fall application of herbicide is from late September to mid or late October, depending on the fall and the problem weeds. “However, a successful fall weed control program requires the right conditions. Weed control, even after a frost, can still be very effective as long as the weeds have some green, actively growing plant material. Timing of application then is most effective because the plants are small and more susceptible. Also, you get as many weed seeds germinating as possible. Winter annuals are able to continue grow-
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ing, even after the first frost, until the ground freezes. Most winter annuals can be controlled in the spring, except for narrow-leaved hawk’s beard, but control after they bolt is a lot more expensive and less effective.” “It is important to know the problem winter annuals you have so you can pick the best herbicide for it. Glyphosate works well in mixtures, on many winter annuals but it may not be the best one depending on the weed. Other common herbicides used for winter annuals, other than MCPA, 2,4-D and glyphosate, are dicamba, tribenuron-methyl and bromoxynil,” Brook says. Problem perennial weeds like Canada thistle, quackgrass, dandelion and sow thistle are best controlled by a fall application of herbicide. Once again, the plants need some green leaf material and be actively growing. Dandelion seedlings are easy to control in the fall but, after overwintering, they almost become bulletproof. Brook says that as with any herbicide (2,4-D, MCPA, Dicamba) with some residual effect, you have to be careful with the following spring’s crop. “There will be little breakdown of the chemical over winter and there might be some carryover effects on the succeeding crop. When using dicamba, tribenuronmethyl, 2,4-D or MCPA you might want to do a bioassay prior to seeding any non-cereal crop. A bioassay is simple taking some of the soil and trying to grow plants in it prior to actual seeding. If the plants die, don’t seed,” he says. Winter annuals are a persistent, increasing problem
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under reduced tillage. Under the right weather conditions, a late fall spray can repay you handsomely with reduced weed competition next spring. If the weather’s right it could be worth your time and effort.
Winter annual weeds, such as stinkweed, develop their own anti-freeze which allows them to survive through the winter. This allows them to seed before most other plants in spring.
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4 - ‘TWO WEEKS OF FALL’ SUPPLEMENT - Week 1 - September 22, 2015
Cows pick and choose when turned out “Turning cows out onto stubble fields is a good way to utilize forage resources,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef/forage specialist, Alberta Ag-Info Centre, Stettler. “They will pick and choose what they eat from the straw, chaff, weed seeds in the stubble, slough hay from the low areas and mature hay growing along the fences and headlands. Quality of what they eat can be variable depending on the type of crop grown, fertility program and stage of maturity when the crop was cut or harvested. The combine setting – the amount of light grain and weed seeds thrown out onto the ground will impact what the cows eat as well.” Straw, chaff, and over mature grass hays typically have low amounts of protein, energy, calcium and magnesium. “These feeds are also high in Neutral Detergent Fibre (which can reduce total feed intake) and relatively high in phosphorus,” says Yaremcio. “Grains and weed seeds are also high in phosphorus and have higher energy and protein content than the grasses, straw and chaff.” Cow calf pairs that are
turned onto stubble fields have different mineral supplementation requirements compared to when they were on a mixed alfalfa – grass pasture. The lack of calcium and magnesium in the straw and forages can cause two problems: A diet that is low in calcium and higher in phosphorus can reduce phosphorus absorption. Phosphorus is the driver of all metabolic functions. When phosphorus is not absorbed, feed intake is reduced which in turn reduces milk production and weight gain on the calves. Cows can also start to lose weight. If the imbalance continues, it can impair reproductive performance – with cows taking longer to cycle and conceive a calf next year. A calcium / magnesium deficiency can cause cows to go down and it generally requires a veterinarian to treat animals in this situation. A mineral supplementation program should contain additional calcium and magnesium. “When it comes to calcium, in many cases; a 2:1 mineral does not provide enough calcium to remedy the situation,” notes Yaremcio. “A feedlot mineral with a 3:1 or 4:1 calcium to phospho-
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rus ratio is preferred. If a 1:1 or 2:1 mineral is left over from the summer, mix one bag of limestone (38 per cent calcium) with one bag of mineral and one bag of fortified trace mineral salt (with selenium). This mixture (roughly 165 pounds) should be consumed by 100 cow calf pairs in five to six days. If consumption is too low, add dried molasses to improve consumption. Add eight to 10 pounds of dried molasses to the entire mix and adjust to get the proper intake.” If feeding a straight mineral, magnesium content should be in the three to five per cent range if the recommended intake is between 70 and 100 grams per day. “The added magnesium along with the calcium reduces the risk of downer cows,” explains Yaremcio. “If magnesium is not present in the mineral, it can be purchased as an individual product from some feed stores or feed mills.” Feeds that are over mature or crop aftermath are usually low in protein. “A lactating cow
requires 11 per cent protein (minimum on a dry basis) to maintain feed intake and milk production,” says Yaremcio. “Dry cows can manage on eight per cent protein. Supplementing protein on pasture is troublesome. Protein tubs or blocks will help solve the problem, but the mineral and vitamin supplementation should still continue as described above. Feeding three to four pounds of grain every third day along with a protein supplement is another option. Putting weaned cows onto these fields is an option to reduce protein requirements. “ If the energy and protein requirements of the cow are not met, the cow will not be producing much milk, says Yaremcio. “This will reduce calf gains. To offset the loss of calf performance, creep feeding the calves with a ration that is between 14 and 16 per cent protein will improve average daily gains. If feeding straight oats, which has 10 to 11 per cent protein on average, the calves will put
down fat rather than lean growth and they could possibly not frame out properly resulting in fat dumpy butterballs that will be discounted at auction. A mixture of 1/3 peas and 2/3 oats or bar-
ley by weight will provide a creep ration that meets protein and energy requirements. With lower grain prices and high calf prices creep feeding will pay very well in the long run.”
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24 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Take notice that the following permits for proposed development as described below have been issued in accordance with the Lamont County Land Use Bylaw No. 675/07. Appeal by August 10, 2015 1. Legal Description: Plan 0826819, Lot 1, Block 1 (in SW 2654-19-W4) Land Use: Agricultural (A) Proposal: Install a 24 ft. x 60 ft. building for an office and the storage of plumbing, gas fitting and private sewage material for a service company plus a variance/setback request of 40 ft. (12.2m) from the south property line. Permit No.:064-15 1. Legal Description: NW 6-58-19-W4 Land Use: Agricultural (A) Proposal: Install a 100 ft. free standing tower for high speed internet service. Permit No.: 067-15 3. Legal Description: Plan 0826819, Block 1, Lot 2 (in SW 2654-19-W4) Land Use: Agricultural (A) Proposal: The extraction of borrow material (clay); removal of a knoll out of the SW 26-54-W4 Block 1, Lot 2, Plan 0826819. Permit No.: 052-15 Additional Information For additional information regarding these permits, please contact the Planning and Development Department at (780) 895-2233. Appeal The Land Use Bylaw provides that the person applying for the permit or affected by the order, or any other person affected by an order, decision or development permit of a Development Authority may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board within fourteen (14) days after the date of notice.
Winter is coming and it’s time to beat the snow by being prepared! Lamont County is running the same Custom Snow Plowing/Grading on private driveways program as last winter. In accordance with Policy 5100, County residents who require at home medical services on a regular basis will receive the driveway clearing service on a no-charge basis. A doctor’s note stating the need for home care medical service, a map detailing the desired clearing area, and a signed annual agreement will be required by Lamont County before snow clearing service is provided. For those not receiving regular home care service, flags will be sold at the Lamont County Administration and Public Works offices, and at the Town of Mundare and Village of Andrew offices. Regular grader flags cost $40.00 + GST per flag, and are good for one use. Senior grader flags are $100 + GST, and are good for the whole season/year. The service provided for driveway clearing will be the distance from the County Right-Of-Way to the residence and back (maps of desired clearing area must be provided to the county).
All small business owners in Lamont County and the municipalities within the County are invited to a wine and cheese reception! Come celebrate Small Business Week, and allow Lamont County to show it’s appreciation for all you do to provide opportunities and services to our residents!
Assistant Agricultural Fieldman Lamont County is seeking an Assistant Agricultural Fieldman. Reporting to the Agricultural Fieldman, the prime responsibility of this position will be to assist in the administration of Agriculture Service Board Programs. Duties and Responsibilities x The successful applicant will be responsible for: x Carrying out duties as an inspector under various Provincial Acts and Regulations. x Supervise as well as perform weed control as required. x Identification of weeds, crop insects and diseases and agricultural pest monitoring. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a degree or diploma in agriculture, or a related field, or a minimum of three years’ experience in agriculture and weed control. An Alberta Pesticide Applicators License – Industrial and Agricultural (or the ability to obtain) is required. View the full job description at lamontcounty.ca. This competition will remain open until October 2, 2015. Please send resumes to: Lamont County Human Resources Department 5303 – 50 Avenue Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 Email: hr@lamontcounty.ca Fax: (780)895-7404
People make tracks all across our Capital Region, moving from one destination to another. By learning where, when and why people travel, we can make informed decisions to keep people moving.
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Whether on foot or in a vehicle, the only place you should ever cross railway tracks is at an authorized and properly marked crossing. When you approach or cross a railway track, BE CAREFUL! As you approach a crossing: x Stop no closer than 5 meters from the nearest rail of the track. x Look both ways along the track for an oncoming train x If a train is approaching wait for it to pass x Do not use any device such as iPods or cell phones, or wear earphones as you approach a crossing. x When crossing a track do not step on the rail – it is a smooth metal surface and you could easily slip and injure yourself Parents teach your kids where and how to cross safely! x Identify authorized crossings for your children to use x Teach children the safety rules for a railway crossing are similar for crossing the street: stop, look and listen for approaching trains. x Children should never run across, or play on the tracks For more information on rail safety contact Lamont County Emergency Services at 780-895-2233.
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