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Elk Island grappling with massive funding cuts Public school division forced to chop more than $4 million from its 2013 budget Michelle Pinon Editor Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) will be facing some tough decisions following last week's provincial government 2013 budget announcment that will include cuts to programs and services. Scott McFadyen, chief financial officer and secretary-treasurer for EIPS, confirmed the division will be losing millions of dollars. All totalled, they will have to chop over $4 million from the 2013 budget to offset the cost cutting measures. In particular, EIPS will have to slash 10 per cent from board and system administration, and 20
per cent from Infrastructure and Maintenance Renewal as well as plant operations. Back on September 1st, McFadyen said there were cuts to the Alberta Initiation for School Implementation (AISI) Program as well as a fuel price contingency program. Given the fact that many contractors had already signed on and programs already put in place, McFadyen said they still have to fund those commitments which are in the neighbourhood of $1.7 million. "The timing of these grant eliminations will be problematic as they are occurring mid-year and have already been factored into the divi-
sion's 2012/13 budget. "The 2012 government funding provided to EIPS will not be enough to maintain existing service levels, not to mention our ability to cover rising costs due to inflation." McFadyen reiterated the division is planning to use remaining reserves, strong fiscal management, and seek out cost efficiencies to minimize the impact on school budgets. "EIPS will continue to analyze the impacts of the provincial budget on its staff and students, including specific programs and services that may be affected, in the weeks and months ahead. The division will
continue to share information with its leadership and the community as it becomes available." Colleen Lophushinsky, vice-chair of the board, stated: "This provincial education budget represents tremendous challenges for EIPS. Decreased funding will require us to make difficult decisions using the limited resources we have, but we will work to maintain an excellent public education system for our students, staff, and community." Jacquie Fenske, Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA, said the provincial government is providing over $50 million to boards to complete the school year, however the
AISI and fuel subsidies end April 1." She also pointed out that the 2013 budget fully funds enrollment, maintains base grants and increases funding to reduce class size and support inclusive education. "Even with a slight increase in the overall budget for education, some school boards are receiving less than last year. Thirty-seven boards saw a decrease in funding (max. was -2.5 per cent), with 27 seeing more money (max. was +5.2 per cent). All driven by enrollement." "Boards have also been asked to take a hard look at administrative spending and reduce by 10 per cent. As a ministry,
Alberta Education led by example and reduced department spending by 15 per cent." Fifty-one positions were eliminated, and the budget was cut by $18.5 million, added Fenske. "School boards should also get together to evaluate bus routes and find opportunities to transport students from both boards and avoid overlap. Those would be some examples that I'm sure boards will be exploring." Fenske concluded her remarks by stating: "Not an easy budget for anyone, but every effort was made to ensure the limited funds go to the classroom. Boards need to do the same."
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The Lamont Figure Skating Club held its annual carnival March 17. The theme was Broadway and there will be more photos and coverage in the March 26 issue.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Lamont junior band wins gold at Kalyna Festival Jazmine Inkster Student Reporter Approximately 22 students from the Lamont High School band program took part in the Kalayna Festival in St Michael, over the weekend of March 3. For these students, as well as bragging rights for a show well done, were also able to bring home a gold medal in their category. The students who participated in the performance at the Kalyna Festival were from Grades 7 to 9, and for many, this was their first out of school performing experience, having only played in school events and concerts. “Taking the bus, hitting the road and heading out of town was really exciting for them” explains band
teacher Braden Sustrik. Although the performance itself went through without any glitches, according to Sustrik, the preparation was truly the hardest part, with students coming from two different class times, nerves, and last minute information as to deadlines and registration dates. Sustrik added that the hardest part was getting the students prepared to play alongside one another, as the students from Grades 7 and 8 would alternate with the Grade 9 students as when their classes would be. Because of this, the two groups were never in the room together, and ended up having only one practice together before the day of their performance. “I was really proud of them, it was their first time doing anything like this at all.” Sustrik is quite happy that he is able to honestly say that the band program at the school is slowly growing, with more and more students joining at a young age. “Everyone wants to play the drums at the start” Sustrik points out. However, they are always dissapointed when they are trained on another instrument first, but they still generally stick around.
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Members of Lamont High School’s junior band program were treated to pizza following their gold performance at the festival.
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It is the teacher’s hope that soon he will be able to take the students for more off-campus excursions, and be able to play for other community events such as the seniors homes, and any other opportunity that may arise. Sustrik’s students generally play seven or eight concerts each year, with most occurring at the school, with the presence and assistance of the high school band members. This performance was a first for the students for both, but they agree that the experience was a good one.
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), March 19, 2013- 3
Province downloading bridge costs Lamonty County to discuss transportation issues with minister at upcoming municipal conference Michelle Pinon Editor
Representatives with Lamont County will be using the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMD&C) spring conference this week to bend the ear of Alberta's transportation minister Ric McIver. The number one issue they will be discussing is the department's decision not to provide any funding for bridge repairs and maintenance in the budget. Normally, the county spends between $300 and $600,000 per year on bridges, says reeve
WIDE LOAD MICHELLE PINON PHOTO
This wide load was crossing Highway 16 headed south on Secondary Highway 834 last Tuesday morning around 9:15 a.m. Traffic on 834 must pull off the highway onto approaches and laneways to make room for the wideloads that are becoming common place in the region.
Wayne Woldanski. Having to foot the entire bill for bridge repairs and maintenance is not sitting well with councillors who voiced their displeasure at their regular meeting on March 13th. All of council agreed the province was downloading its responsibilty on them, which they do not consider fair, especially since it was the province that built and maintained all of the bridges up until the early '90's. Generally, the county does receive some funding for bridge projects, but the amount the transportation depart-
ment funds is not made known until after the project is completed. The discussion also begged Woldanski to ask aloud, "Why were they built in the first place if there was no intent by the province to maintain them?" He also wondered if they should have to pay for bridge repairs and maintenance through taxes for the shortcomings of the budget? "It's no different than recreational facilities," stated Dan Warawa. "It's mindboggling," said Woldanski. "I'm not sure what direction the current government is going, but we could use
up all of our MSI ( M u n i c i p a l Sustainability Initiative) funding, and it wouldn't cover those expenses." Members of council will also be discussing Range Road 202. "Just to make sure it's still on the radar." They also want to make known their preferences in terms of the north intersection at Highway 45. "We'd like it completed at the same time," added Woldanski. He added that it does help to keep projects on the table for discussion and make sure the minister is up to date with their plans. Even though twinning of Highway 15 isn't in the cards yet, Woldanski said they will be talking about the increased volume of traffic between Lamont and Fort Saskatchewan. They also plan on discussing wideloads on 831 north of Lamont, and 834 south to Highway 16 and a few kilometres south of Highway 16 on 834 where there are no shoulders. "We're concerned about the safety."
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Irene Talaga definitely knows a good story when she hears one, and fortunately she passed along the story to me. I am so grateful. The story was about the visiting curling team from Korea who were playing in the Mundare Mens Bonspiel this past weekend. I'm so glad she wanted to share the story, and realized what a rare opportunity it was at the time. I had the opportunity to interview one of the team's coaches and get a few snapshots of the players during a game. Even though the coach Yang, Se Young's English was not that good; I told him I didn't know Korean, and not to feel bad; things went as well as expected. He was gracious and courteous, as courteous as the hosts, players, and fans. It was very heartwarming to hear how members of the local Ukrainian parish, Basilian Fathers, donated glasses, mugs, and plates. Stawnichy's donated sausage and t-shirts, and Cliff and Clint Moroziuk gave Ukrainian Easter Eggs, (pysankas) that their mother had made. That's why the small town with a big heart continues to win over my heart. Kindness, hospitality, down to earth sensibility, and sense of humour are just some of the many endearing qualities residents have. And like many community events, it's the volunteers who make everything possible. There's no doubt I'll be one person raising a glass to toast volunteers during their annual banquet next month. Michelle Pinon
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Lightning rods an icon on Ukrainian homesteads Like the iconic Ukrainian Church domes that are seen in rural Alberta, there is another reminder of our rural culture, but for a very different purpose in ensuring homes were safe from “electrical fluid“ as it was known at the time - Lightning. The iconic symbol is “the lightning rod“ - the “spear-like“ iron rod that was connected on roofs and grounded by cable to the earth. Every
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Ukrainian rural home, church had this contraption, but few knew why, except that it protected the home from lightning strikes that caused fires and destruction The Vikings believed that Thor created lightning as he struck his hammer on an anvil as he rode his chariot across the sky. The Romans considered lightning as “holy“; the Native American Indians believed lightning as a “
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ower to kill and give birth“ I believe we have a “lightning rod“ inspiring us today - the preservation and restoration of our Ukrainian churches. Spasa Moskalyk is but one of the “grounding points” for the Lightning Rod analogy (metaphor?). By the way, (BTW), Franklin never did patent the Lightning Rod - he would have become a very rich person if he
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Mundare Mens Bonspiel features Korean team whichs adds different twist to annual event Michelle Pinon Editor The Mundare Mens Curling Bonspiel 2013 edition took a decidedly different turn when a team from Korea joined in the event which ran from March 15 to 17 at the Mundare Curling Club. "We're quite excited they're here," said curling club president Colin Zyla, early Sunday morning. "It's the first time something like this has happened in Mundare." Zyla added that the team has been training in the region, and were looking for bonspiels to practice, and decided to enter the club's bonspiel. In fact some of the fans were talking about their Saturday match up against a local team that went an extra end, with
the Koreans squeaking out the win. They advanced to the semifinals after blanking a team from Ardrossan Sunday morning. Members of the Korean team, who are currently in Leduc training, were treated to the best Ukrainian food and hospitality on Saturday evening. They enjoyed a wonderful banquet that was catered by the Mundare Recreation Centre ladies group, and received many gifts and souvenirs from local charitable organizations and businesses. Yang Se Young, one of the coaches of the Gangwon Provincial Government Curling Team says they are trying to make the national team in their country. He added there are only two curling rinks in Korea, and members have to
travel three hours in order to practice there. The coach said the ice is much different here, and that it was very good to have been able to gain more experience in Canada. The team will be returning to their home country March 27th, and will participate in championships during April. "We hope to return to Canada to train," added Se Young, who competed in the 2007 World Mens Curling Championship in Edmonton. "It was very exciting!" Se Young says he started curling in college. "Curling was part of the curriculum." He says he enjoys curling because it is a lot like the game of chess and golf. While Korea is not at the top of the leader board in international competitions, they are hoping to improve and
move up in the standings and be ready when the 2018 Winter Olympics rolls around. They definitely were overwhelmed by the hospitality they were shown in Mundare, and hope to return next year to build on the experience, knowledge and skills they have learned in our neck of the woods.
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There was definitely a buzz in the Mundare Recreation Centre this past weekend during the Mens Bonspiel, which featured for the first time ever, a team from another country. This young Korean team was treated like royalty, receiving special gifts from various organizations throughout the community. It was definitely a rare opportunity, and as one curling fan stated: “A real honour for Mundare.”
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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Engineers inspect Spasa Muskalik Church Michelle Pinon Editor
Even though the fate of Spasa Muskalik Church near Mundare remains in a precarious state, engineers with Helical Pier Systems and Abarent Construction Ltd. inspected the house of worship last Wednesday afternoon to make a professional assessment of the foundation. Tom Bradka and Kevin Braddell spent about an hour inspecting the foundation and structure while several members of the executive, parishioners, and members of the media observed and recorded the event. The firm made the offer of providing expertise and assistance to the church after reading about its proposed burning in an article published in the Edmonton Journal a month ago. Cliff Moroziuk, past president of parish council, said he has been very touched by the generousity of Tom Bradka and his associates, and is hoping this will be the beginning of the church’s restoration. “They reiterated that they are willing to provide complete foundation support to Spasa Moskalik Church free of charge.” That was one of the statements in a letter Moroziuk sent to Bishop David Motiuk following the site visit. Currently, Bishop Motiuk is reviewing all of the documents that have been provided to him by Moroziuk and parish council, and is expected to formulate an official response and recommendations based on that information in the coming week. Bishop Motiuk said he is working on a letter to the parishioners; but that it is still a work in progress. Moroziuk is the man who recently spearheaded a petition to save the church. Moroziuk said there are over 90 signatures on the petition, and the intent of the petition is to force members of parish council to revisit the issue during a general meeting which is open to members of the public. Back in October of 2011, a motion was made to demolish the church. Based on engineers’ recommendations as well as the projected cost of repairs to the building. Dennis Fedoruk, vice president of parish council, said the final say will rest with the parishioners, and plans are currently in the works to call and hold a special general meeting on the matter in the coming weeks. “Any decision that is made has to come to the executive,” pointed out Fedoruk. He also noted that his father sat on parish council for 52 years, and that he was at the inspection, but
found it hurtful to see the church in such condition; Mundare Fire & Rescue will provide mutual aid to yet he said there was no use sinking money into it. any fire department on site (if/when) the controlled Fedoruk said that even before the executive would burn occurs. In the event of a 911 call reporting a fire allow any ground work, there would have to be at at the church, Mundare Fire & Rescue will respond least $200,000 available in contributions and in kind according to our policy and procedures.” Mundare Mayor Mike Saric told the Lamont volunteering to move ahead. Fedoruk said back in the 1980s there were discus- Leader town council has not had discussions on the sions surrounding repairs, and a few quotes matter. “Of course we would love to see the church obtained, but that no grant funding was available so preserved as an historical landmark, but since we are parish council did not proceed with the repairs. The not involved in the decision making process, there is same thing happened a couple of years ago, when really no benefit in geting ourselves involved in the members of the current executive looked into repairs, debate.“There are good arguments for both sides of the debate, but as with most things, it comes down to said Fedoruk. Dan Warawa, local resident, county councillor, the money. I wish Mr. Moroziuk and the others all the parishioner, and director says the concurred with best and hope that they are able to preserve this those sentiments. The goal, says Warawa, was to important piece of our region’s heritage. Ultimately, restore the church to its original state. “That was the this one is in God’s hands and the parishioners will dream of some of our forefathers, and some of us do what is best,” concluded Saric. tried to carry on, but there was never enough people or money to continue.” He, too, would like to see the church restored, but everything is on hold at the moment. He added that there is certain protocol and procedures that must be followed if the historic landmark is demolished or burned Glenda Dales, fire chief and chief executive officer of Mundare Fire and Rescue, stated: “The issue of the proposed burn of the Spasa Church has been very controversial, especially in the Mundare area. Our members were questioned as to why we would burn the church. “There are definitely two sides to this issue, and if we participated we were supporting one side; if we didn’t participate we were supporting the other. It appeared that some people were taking this very personally. We did not wish to appear to be taking sides on this issue and wanted to respect both sides opinions. “Our members decided the best way to do that MICHELLE PINON PHOTO was to withdraw entirely from this burn and advise Kevin Braddell, left, and Tom Bradka in the church residents in the Mundare area of this decision.” basement on March 13th. A special notice was mailed out to local residents about two weeks ago to advise them the fire department would not be participating in the burn. The notice, printed on bright lime green paper stated: is looking for “Due to the controversy over the decision to burn the church, our members feel that it is best we remain The Lamont & District Agricultural society is seeking new neutral in this matter.
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OBITUARY
INKSTER, Charles Willard On March 11, 2013, Mr. Charles Willard Inkster of Lamont, AB, formerly of Cold Lake, AB, passed away at the age of 80
years. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Elsie;
three daughters, Betty Ann Thibodeau (Rod Pittman) of Carvel, AB, Rose Mary (Lorne) Axell of Lamont, AB and Bernadette (Allan) Tyler of Thorsby, AB; six grandchildren, brother, Jack (Roland) Inkster and sister, Isabelle (Les) Tulloch, both of Ontario. Predeceased by his parents and three brothers. At the family’s request, no funeral will be held. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of other tributes,
donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Alberta & NWT, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 4K1.
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We are looking for active members who are: • Responsible people who are dedicated to helping their community. • Willing to donate their time to the planning, organizing and implementation of local events which support our community. • Wanting to meet new people in the area, learn something new and have fun! If you are interested in coming to learn more about us, our next general meeting is on April 18, 2013, 7:30 pm at the Lions Club in Lamont. Membership costs are $5.00 / person.
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Toys come to life at Andrew Figure Skating Carnival MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS
A total of 26 members of the Andrew Figure Skating Club put on a spectacular show for family and friends March 10th. Around 130 people attended the annual carnival which featured barbies, toys, and games in the shape of figure skaters of all shapes and sizes.
8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Producers encouraged to attend water management workshop Submitted by Larry Kuchmak Alberta Environment and S u s t a i n a b l e Development. Water and water management in Alberta can be difficult to understand. Water management falls under several pieces of provincial legislation that will be discussed on March 21 at the St. MichaelRecreation Centre. The key legislation is
the Water Act and its’ associated regulations and codes of practice. The second piece of legislation is the Alberta Public Lands Act. Water is also noted in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Municipal Government Act. In addition to the Alberta legislation, there are also several relevant pieces of federal legislation, including the Fisheries Act
(Department of Fisheries & Oceans), the Migratory Bird Convention Act, Navigable Waters Protection Act, and Canadian Environmental Protection Act. For those Albertans in the agriculture industry, the Water Act and Public Lands Act are likely the most relevant. Through the Water Act, Section 3, all water in the province is vested (owned) by the Crown, so all consumptive use and all alter-
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Mary Lambert ushered in spring March 6th when the JUNO nominee brought her Sing into Spring presentation to Kindergarten to Grade 6 students. There was plenty of interactive singing and dancing during her hour long performance that left the students excited for the real deal when it decides to arrive for real.
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4-H Light Horse Club busy with many activities Members of the Elk Island 4-H Light Horse Club have been busy so far this year. Although the weather has restricted our amount of riding this winter, we’ve kept up
our lessons. But spring is on its way and the club is looking forward to many more riding lessons, and safety and trick training workshops. Our club recently had a community event in
the auxiliary wing of the Lamont Hospital. Our original date was snowed out but we had our Valentine themed party anyway on Feb. 21st. We had lots of fun visiting the seniors and
spent the night telling them about what we do in our club and about our horses. We also visited patients in the hospital and handed out some Valentine treats to patients and staff. We are looking forward to going back and sharing a games night. Our public speaking event was held on February 24th. We had lots of great food (as usual) and the members all did very well presenting their speeches. Breanna Bouffard won first place in the senior level, Meakin Conrad in intermediate, and Regan Cardinal in junior. They will be moving on to the
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Kalyna Country Festival showcases talents of local youth MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS
An estimated 450 youth participated in the 15th anual Kalyna Country Festival in St. Michael recently. There were 200 entries in the highly successful and popular event.
Members of LA Dance Moves from Lamont perform the variety dance titled: Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now. Ethan and Braydon Nimchuk performed the Ethnic Dance Poltavski Duet. The brothers, who hail from the Lamont area, are members of the Lamont Veselka Dancers. The boys also play violin and participated in a Ukrainian music workshop recently as well.
Stephanie Taylor sang On My Own in the Musical Theatre category.
Ethan Maschmeyer performs the song Clowns during the highlights concert.
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Church Calendar For more information call 780-895-2780 Lamont United Church 5306 - 51 Ave., Lamont 780-895-2145 Sunday Worship time 11:15 a.m. Rev. Deborah Brill Everyone Welcome! Next Church Supper: March 22, 5-7 pm Good Friday Service: March 29, 11:15 am Reaching out to those in need, we support: Local Food Bank, Elementary School Lunch Program, Bissell Centre, Kindred House AA Meetings Thursdays at 8:30 pm
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Orthodox V Parishes All services start at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted
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Lamont Alliance Church
Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00 am 780-895-2149
44 st. & 50 Ave. 780-895-2879 Pastor Ron Wurtz Sunday Service 10:00 am
Sunday March 24: Farusi Tone 1, First Sunday of Lent Orthodoxy Sunday, Confession
“The small family church on the far east end of town” Come join us!
Wednesday March 27: Lamont Rec Center Orthodox V Annual Bake Sale
Visit our website www.orthodoxcanada.com
Current Events
Palm Sunday: March 24, 10:00 am Good Friday Service: March 29, 7:00 pm Easter Sunday Service: March 31, 10:00 am Family Camp Weekend: June 7,8,9
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Roman Catholic Church Cluster of Parishes of Our Lady of Angels
Fort Saskatchewan Roman Catholic Services
Lamont Auxiliary Hospital Saturday Evenings 4:00 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel - Skaro 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays 9:00 am St. Michael the Archangel - St. Michael 2nd and 4th Sundays 11:00 am For further information please call O.L.A. Fort Saskatchewan at 780-998-3288
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Bruderheim Moravian Church Welcomes You! 780-796-3775 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School for all ages begins October 14 - 9:15 am Jr. Youth - Kindergarten - Grade 6 Begins September 26 6:00 - 7:45 pm Located at the 4-way stop in Bruderheim www.bruderheimmoravianchurch.org
Bethlehem Lutheran Church 5008 - 50 St. Bruderheim 780796-3543 Pastor Richard Williams
Bethelehem Lutheran Church Sunday Service 9:30 am Bruderheim, Ab. “Come as a guest, leave as a friend”
Bethany Lutheran Church 20577 TWP 550 Fort.Sask. (7km East of Josephburg) 780-998-1874 Pastor Richard Williams
Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am
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Orthodox ‘V’ Easter Tea and Bake Sale Wednesday March 27 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lamont Rec Centre Hall Lunch will be available for $5 •Door Prizes•
Everyone Welcome NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lamont County Regional Solid Waste Commission March 28, 2013 Village of Chipman Administration Building
Please be advised that the Board of Directors of the Lamont County Regional Solid Waste Commission intend to hold a Public hearing with respect to a Board decision to rename the Commission. The Board of Directors of the Lamont County Regional Solid Waste Commission are proposing a name change to 'St Michael Regional Solid Waste Commission.' Any person who wishes to make representation to the Board of Directors concerning the proposed name change will have the opportunity to do so at a Public hearing to be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village of Chipman Council Chambers, 4816-50th Street Chipman, Alberta. Written Briefs must be submitted to the Commission Administration Office (P.O. Box 308, Bruderheim, Alberta T0B 0S0) no later than March 20, 2013 and will be received by the Board before verbal presentations. The names of persons providing comments will become part of the public record. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe. For further information contact: Linda Davies CLGM, Commission Manager Ph: 780 796.3836 Fax: 780 796.2081 E-Mail: linda.davies@shaw.ca
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CLASSIFIED AD RATES $10.75 first 25 words 39¢ each additional word LEGAL NOTICE RATES 79¢ per agate line/ insertion PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher. Viking Review Ph. 780-336-3422 Fax 780-336-3223 Email: vikingreview@gmail.com Tofield Mercury Ph. 780-662-4046 Fax 780-662-3735 adsmercury@gmail.com Lamont Leader Ph. 780-895-2780 Fax 780-895-2705 lmtleader@gmail.com ________________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
________________________ The Viking Station Tea House will be opening on Thursday April 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9-10c ________________________
COMING EVENTS
________________________ COWBOY CHURCH at Viking Auction Market, Jct. of Hwy. 36 and 26. Fri., March 29 at 7:30 p.m. All welcome, Call Terry at 780376-3599 or 780-336-2224. cp9-10c ________________________ Ladies Night Out April 13, 2012 at Viking Community Hall. Entertainment by Hypnotist Jaydee for more info and tickets contact Mabyn (780)658-2656 or Joleen (780)688-2040 9-11c ________________________ Viking Farmers Market regular market March 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. Weather permitting. Sharing the hall with the Provincial Hockey Tournament. March 28 Easter Market from 2 to 5 p.m. For more info call 780592-2431 8c ________________________ ZUMBA - March 12 - April 30 - 8 weeks. Time: 7:30 p.m., Cost $75, Where: Viking Seniors’ Centre. Instructor Jodi - 780-7813579 on facebook “Accent Fitness in Viking.” 6-9 c ________________________
To place a classified ad call:
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You’re Invited to Baby Conley and Mom Tara Docksteader’s shower. Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. at the Viking Legion. 9p ________________________ Parent Information Session on Student Assessmentnew Grading system. March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Viking School Drama room. Everyone Welcome. 9p ________________________ Tofield Handivan Society Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 26 at 7 pm at Tofield Lodge. t8-9c ________________________ Round Hill Easter Market. Monday March 25, 5-7 pm. For a free table call Terry 780-672-6068 t8-9c ________________________ 90th Birthday Celebration for Edna Hammer. Open house Saturday, March 23 at the Ryley Sunshine Club, 2:00 - 5:00 pm. No gifts please. t8-9p ________________________ The Tofield-Ryley Food Bank Annual General Meeting will be held Thurs., March 21 at 7pm at Tofield Community Hall. $2 memberships available. t9c ________________________
FOR RENT
________________________ Spacious newly renovated one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Includes laminate flooring, ceramic tile, new appliances, cable, heat, and water. Rents starting at $550 with rental incentives on a one year lease. 780-662-3396 ttfn ________________________ Crop Land for Rent. Approximately 530 acres, 5 miles south of Holden. Tender closes April 15. For more information call Mark Laskoski 780-688-2457 or 780-990-7659 5-12c ________________________
FOR SALE
________________________ FOR SALE - One quarter section of farm land southwest of Viking. Approximately 140 cultivated acres. Home site included with gas and power. For more info please call 780-416-0086 or 780632-7321. 9-10cpp ________________________
Employmentt Listings Work!
Century Vacuum cleaner, new cost $2,400. used very little, asking $1,000. or OBO. (6 year old) Oak kitchen table and four wooden chairs, acking $50. Old TV working $20. Microwave $25. Chesterfield - best offer. 780-3361198. 9p ________________________ SEED FOR SALE 2 kinds of milling oats, 2 kinds HRSW wheat, 2 kinds of 2 row feed barley. Excellent germination. Phone Randy 780-592-2259 or 780-208-5000. 8-11c ________________________ Farm Raised Hormone Free Triple A Beef cut and wrapped. Farm raised turkeys, ducks, geese, young lambs. Phone Randy 780-592-2259 or 780-2085000 8-11c ________________________ Seed For Sale Wheat - AC SHAW VB, Superb, Stettler, AC Elsa, AC Unity VB. Barley - CDC Austenson, Chigwell, Gadsby, Ponoka, CDC Cowboy. Oats - AC Morgan, AC Lu, Murphy. Peas - CDC Meadow, CDC Horizon, CDC Patrick. Grass and Forage - All Brett Young varieties. Canola Seed for Sale: Fusion: Composite Hybrid (R.R.)* -123 % of check varieties. -Early maturing. -Hybrid performance at O.P. prices. Rugby: Open pollinated (R.R.)* -Highest yeilding O.P. in mid-season. -Rated “R” Blackleg. SW Wizard: Conventional Variety -All Brett Young Canola available. *Grown, Processed, Treated, Bagged by Haralie Seed Farm. 780-662-2617. ttfn ________________________ Round bale cattle feeders and Tombstone horse feeders in stock. East Bruce Manufacturing Ltd. Call Wayne 780-688-2496 or visit www.calfcatcher.ca for a list of products. 7-15c ________________________ 0.63 acre in Hillard for sale. 0.63 acre with two bedroom bungalow and a two bedroom trailer. Trailer rent $400/mo. + utilities. A house vacant can rent for $400/ land can be subdivided to five good size lots. Hilliard is about 45 minutes driving from Edmonton. Asking $72,000. Please phone Dan: 780-445-9238. LL9-10p ________________________
Serving Beaver County & Area
Classified ads placed in any of the three publications will appear in all papers for ONE price of $10.75 for the first 25 words and .39¢ a word thereafter
Purebred Black Angus bulls for sale. Heifer and cow bulls available. Call 780986-9088. t8/12p ________________________
HELP WANTED
________________________ Crop Production Services Viking and Daysland. Fulltime and seasonal positions available, including management, sales and operations. For info contact 780336-3565. Fax 780-336-3507, Melissa.McMullen@cpsagu .ca by email. 9-11c ________________________ Looking for journeyman plumber/apprentice. Taking resumes for both. Valid driver’s licence required. $15-$35/hr DOE, Mon. - Friday. Residential service work. Email resume riverflowsmechanical@hotmail.ca tfnc ________________________ HVAC service technician wanted for residential service work, sheet metal work, boilers, etc. Valid driver’s licence, 3 - 6 years experience, $25-$35/hr DOE. Email resume: riverflowsmechanical@hotmail. tfnc ________________________ Lily’s Steak and Pizza now hiring part-time and fulltime experienced servers. Please drop off resume at 4803-Queens Street in Bruderheim. ttfn ________________________ Earn Extra Cash. Looking for a ride to Cross Cancer Hospital once a month. Mature drivers only need apply. Call Gary at 780-3633980. t9p ________________________ Caledonia Motel Inn is under new management. Need full-time, part-time waitresses, Front Desk staff and Bartenders. Apply with resume in person. No phone calls. No experience necessary, will train. 8-11c ________________________ Ryley Grand Central Pub & Roadhouse is now seeking honest happy go lucky employees. We now have VLT's and have expanded into our garage to incorporate entertainment and such. Due to high demand we are extending our hours. 780-663-3797 t9p Classified Deadline is 12 noon Monday
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IN MEMORIAM
________________________ In memory of LAURA GAGNÉ who passed away on March 20,2008 Mom, may the winds of love blow softly, And whisper in your ear, That we will always love and miss you, And hold you so dear. A life that touches the hearts of others, lives on forever. ~Always loved and remembered your family. t9p ________________________
SERVICES
________________________ 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 ________________________ Roy’s Handyman Services. Flooring, trimwork, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. 780-662-0146 or 780232-3097. ttfn ________________________ Klassy K9’s Dog Grooming Services. Certified groomer of all sized dogs for 17 years. For appointments call 780-336-2411 8-9p ________________________
Autobody - Auto Rentals Tractor Trailor Collision Sand Blasting (780) 384-3080 Sedgewick, AB. www.obrienautogroup.ca CPtfn ________________________ Massage and Reflexology. 1 hour treatments. Marge 780-662-3066. ttfn ________________________ Denim and Diamonds DJ Service is celebrating 20 years of service. Thank you Viking and area! Visit my Facebook page. Music for all occasions. Book early to avoid disappointment. Call Beth 780-842-4210. 9p
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THANK YOU
________________________ I would like to send out a huge thank you to my family for throwing me an amazing 80th Birthday Party and to all of my relatives and friends who were able to join me in celebrating. All of the gifts, cards, flowers and phone calls were appreciated greatly. It was a nice day that I am sure to never forget. Thanks to all. God Bless. ~Mildred Stensrud t9p ________________________
WANTED
________________________ Wanted - Old gas pumps and service station memrobilia, signs,oil dispensers. Call 780-385-0858. 8-11p ________________________ Looking for 1 bdrm long term rental house or apt. about $1600 per month. Asap have small dog and smokes. Phone 780-6624797 t9p ________________________ Female looking for female roommate, must enjoy country living and animals. Must be reliable, dependable and responsible. 10 min to Tofield and 25 min to Sherwood Park. Call 780662-0199. t9p
Cleaning? List any items you may want to sell in a 3 for 1 Classified Ad. Call
780.336.3422 for details
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ANNOUNCEMENTS ________________________ DO YOU KNOW a great volunteer? The Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA) and Direct Energy are now accepting nominations for the Alberta Volunteer Citizen of the Year award to recognize someone who goes above and beyond to help others in the community. Nominations are open to all residents served by AWNA newspapers. As a reward for giving so much, the winner will get a $1000 cash prize from Direct Energy and a $5000 donation to their community organization of choice. Visit: directenergy. com/vcoy or awna.com. Nominations close Sunday, March 31, 2013. ________________________ AUCTIONS ________________________ COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 3rd Annual Edmonton Motor Show Classic Car Auction. April 19 - 21. Edmonton Expo Centre. Over 75,000 spectators. Consign today. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. ________________________ NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228. ________________________ 75 QUARTERS LAND, Oyen, Alberta - Ritchie Bros Unreserved Auction. 1HQ, 30 Parcels Farmland, 6 Parcels Grazing Lease, $21,000 Surface Lease Revenue. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauc tion.com/realestate. ________________________ HUGE RECEIVERSHIP AUCTION. Emerald Metal Fabricators. Complete tank fabricating facility. Tuesday, March 26, 10 a.m., Tofield, Alberta. Foothills Equipment Liquidation, 780-922-6248; www.foothillsauctions.com. Bidspotter online bidding available. ________________________ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ________________________ 80% COMMISSION TRAVELONLY has 500 agents across Canada. Business opportunities with low investment, unlimited income potential, generous tax/travel benefits. Run your travel company, full-time, part-time from home. Register for free seminar; www.mytravelonly. ca. 1-800-608-1117 ext. 2020. ________________________ DO BUSINESS in Yukon! 1,831 sq. ft. prime ground floor retail space on the Main Street in Whitehorse, Yukon, next to Starbuck's. For floorplan/photos, call 1-867-3339966.
ESTABLISHED, TURN KEY Acrylic & Gel Nail business for sale. All equipment & supplies to go with. Drayton Valley, Alberta. 780542-6668. ________________________ CAREER TRAINING ________________________ GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College has Collaborative degree programs in Nursing, Computing and Education that you can complete right on its Grande Prairie campus. We offer a great college experience - small class sizes, excellent instructors that care about you and your future, small town atmosphere with city amenities. You can also start on your chosen degree in Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Arts, Science, Business or Commerce - a great transition from high school to university. Call 1-888-5392911 for more information and to speak with an advisor; www.gprc.ab.ca. ________________________ COMING EVENTS ________________________ ANTIQUE SHOW - Western Canada’s longest running collectors show - Antiques, collectibles, and pop culture. 38th Annual Wild Rose Antique Collectors Show & Sale. Sellers from across Canada. Special collectors displays. Antique evaluations by Canadian Antiques Roadshow appraiser Frank Hall - $12 per item. Good Friday, Mar. 29, 9 - 5 p.m.; Sat., Mar. 30, 10 - 5 p.m. Edmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton. 780-437-9722; www.wildroseantiquecollec tors.ca. ________________________ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ________________________ MORGAN CONSTRUCTION & Environmental Ltd. Looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators & Heavy Equipment Mechanics for work in oilfield & heavy civil construction projects. Competitive wages, full benefits & opportunity for year round work. Email resume: careers@mcel.ca. Fax 780-960-8930 or apply in person: 702 Acheson Road, Acheson, Alberta. ________________________ PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE. ________________________ CENTRAL PEACE NATURAL Gas Co-op Ltd. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tickets an asset. Clean valid driver's licence required. Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet. net. Fax 780-864-2044. Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0.
These blanket classified ads are produced through a joint agreement by The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Lamont Leader, Tofield Mercury and Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA). These ads appear in all AWNA member papers (120 papers) for the cost of $269.00 (+gst) for the first 25 words, $8.00 per word over 25. To place a blanket classified, call a CARIBOU PUBLISHING representative at 780-385-6693 or email ads@thecommunitypress.com. $100 - $400 CASH DAILY for landscaping work! Competitive, energetic, honesty a must; PropertyStars Jobs.com. ________________________ INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866399-3853. ________________________ HELP WANTED: AG Mechanic/Service Manager required on farm/feedlot operation in south central Alberta. Mechanic licence an asset but not required. Competitive wages and benefits. Housing available. Please fax resume to 403-546-2445. Email: careers@klassenagriventures. ca or phone 403-312-3577. ________________________ DRIVERS WANTED. Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No rail experience needed! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits package. Skills needed Ability to travel 3 months at a time, valid licence with air brake endorsement. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. Do not fill in city or state. ________________________ EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVER required for hauling heavy equipment. Rates negotiable & benefits available. Fax resume 780-778-2444. ________________________ GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College has Collaborative degree programs in Nursing, Computing and Education that you can complete right on its Grande Prairie campus. We offer a great college experience - small class sizes, excellent instructors that care about you and your future, small town atmosphere with city amenities. You can also start on your chosen degree in Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Arts, Science, Business or Commerce - a great transition from high school to university. Call 1-888-5392911 for more information and to speak with an advisor; www.gprc.ab.ca. ________________________ NOW LOCATED in Drayton Valley. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959. ________________________ THE TAMARACK INN requires an experienced Bar Manager with Protect and ProServe. Contact Marty at 403-845-5252 or fax resume to 403-845-4848.
NEWCART CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season. Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers. Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers. Email: resumes@newcartcontract ing.com. Fax 1-403-7292396. Email all safety and trade tickets. ________________________ ATTENTION SEMI OPERATORS! Are you looking to downsize? Haul RVs from USA to western Canada! 5-6 day round trip. Looking for 1 ton O/O. 1-866-736-6483; www.speedwaymovingsys tems.com. ________________________ JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php. ________________________ FEED AND SEED ________________________ HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. "On Farm Pickup" Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. ________________________ FOR SALE: Alfalfas, Clovers, Grasses plus Hay, Pasture, Reclamation and Lawn Mixtures. Early order discounts - Book now! No charge custom blending. Call 1-800-661-1529 or esther@ hannasseeds.com. ________________________ FOR SALE ________________________ STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. ________________________ METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36" HiTensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-2638254. ________________________ SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www. NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.
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Dulcimer player in tune with his heritage Michelle Pinon Editor Brent Babiuk just loves the sound of the hammered dulcimer. “I’ve been playing for about three years,” says Babiuk, who grew up near Andrew. Babiuk, one of 48 musicians to participate in the annual Ukrainian Music Workshop in Mundare recently, was grateful for the opportunity to return to his roots and continue to hone his skills.
“My first instrument was a violin.” Babiuk has been playing fiddle for 13 years, and says all of his relative all played. It was during a visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village where he first got the chance to try out the dulcimer; and it wasn’t long before he was hooked. When his fiddle instructor told him about a dulcimer that for was sale; he jumped at the chance. He explained that his dulcimer was made in 1980. “It was
Instructor Jay Kuchinsky strummed a few familiar tunes on his banjo for the enthusiastic crowd.
made in Edmonton, which makes it nicer, and I am happy to be supporting a local music maker.” A couple of special guests featured during the evening concert were George and Velma Sample of Vegreville, and sisters Brittany and Ainsley Lopushinksy of Lamont. The concert was enjoyed by more than 200 people who came from surrounding communities of Vegreville, Andrew, Lamont and Tofield, and from more distant places such as Calgary, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Smoky Lake and Sylvan Lake. Organizers Charlie and Debby Gargus wanted to recognize financial assistance from the Ivan & Anna Weleschuk Foundation and the Wylde Rose Fiddler’s Association. “Cheryl Zeleny from Stawnichy Meats Processors donated perogies to add to the sausages that were part
WILL BE HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT The purpose of the amendment is to change the zoning from Urban Reserve (UR) to Single Detached Residential (R1) The change will allow for the development of new homes in the affected area. Legal Land Description of affected land: Plan 072 5539: Block 1: Lot 1 West Woodlands Subdivision Date: Time: Place:
March 20, 2013 7:00 p.m. Fire Hall – Main Floor 5112 Queen Street
Any persons affected by the decision are invited to attend the Public Hearing to voice your concerns.
of the traditional Ukrainian fare prepared and cooked by members of the Mundare Recreation Centre ladies group. They also wanted to recognize instructors Ihor Nedoshytko, Bernadette Yakeweshen, Rod Olstad, Jay Kuchinsky, Melanie Doderai, Joe Staszko and Lukvik Marianych. While the students were busy learning new songs throughout the day, parents and spouses of the students spent their day on tours of the Mundare Museum, and several other local businesses. Both Debby and Charlie agree the eighth annual edition of the Ukrainian Music Workshop was a success, and plan on organizing another one next spring for musicians of all ages to enjoy.
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Former Andrew area resident Brent Babiuk began playing the hammered dulcimer three years ago, and was happy to return to his roots and hone his musical skills at the Ukrainian Music Workshop in Mundare on March 9th.
WILL BE HOLDING A PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE FOR A PROPOSED MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (MDP) REVIEW The Town of Bruderheim is currently reviewing the Municipal Development Plan. This plan ensures sustainable, organized growth can occur in the Town into the future. Date: March 23, 2013 Time: 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. Place: Bruderheim Memorial Community Hall 5012 Queen Street All residents are invited to attend. Your voice is important – tell us how you envision Bruderheim in the future! What is important to you is important to us!
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