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DECember 8, 2021
Jackknifed Semi Blocks Highway 16 East of Vegreville A semi-truck that had jackknifed was blocking the westbound lanes on Highway 16 at Range Road 143 approximately 1.5 kilometres east of Vegreville the morning of Dec. 2. Shortly after clearing the scene another accident occurred. A semi came over the hill and side swiped another semi-truck near the location of the original traffic situation. No injuries resulted from either incident. (Craig Horon/Photo)
Come Watch the Grey Cup!
Sunday, Dec 12 Doors Open at 3:00 pm
Royal Canadian Royal Canadian
e f Tim Hal eal M 10 $ for
Branch No. 39 Vegreville
5037 - 52 Avenue
780-632-3900
Must show Proof of Vaccination or negative Covid test
Vegreville Farmers’ Market Elks Hall 5002 - 55 Ave.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS Fri. Dec. 10 & 17 8:30 am - 1 pm
Snowstorm Creates Treacherous Driving Conditions for Motorists
SPECIAL
CHRISTMAS MARKET Thurs. Dec 23 8:30 am - 1 pm
A heavy fall of snow created treacherous driving conditions for motorists on Dec. 2. A semi-truck slid partially off Highway 15 in the Village of Chipman early in the morning. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
(last market of 2021) Market closed Jan., Feb., & Mar. Market resumes April 1, 2022 Royal Canadian Branch No. 39 Vegreville
5037 - 52 Avenue
780-632-3900
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, December 12, 2021 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Lamont County Budget Meeting Highlights
Lamont County Submitted $12.00 - 11 years & up Lamont County Council completed its Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Budget $5.00 - Children 6 to 10 years Meetings. The following are meeting highlights: Free - Ages 5 & under 1. Interim Budget and Corporate Overview, working towards * Proof of vaccination required or negative Covid test an implementation plan: a. Planning for interim budget approval in Q4, 2021; and b. A full budget planned for April 2022. Willingdon Agricultural Society 2. The Budget Committee in a Committee of the Whole format reviewed projects the County is currently commitDecember 15, 2021 @ 7:30 pm ted to and those carried forward, includ(upstairs in arena) ing review of council and administration Regular Board meeting to follow priorities from the previous year: a. The Looking for Directors and Volunteers Committee was presented priority projto help with our 2022 year. ects to meet service levels, and identified (light snack & beverages at 7:00)
AGM
Adhering to Covid Guidelines
Foot Clinic with Dr. Chaudhry Providing services for……
Foot pain Bunions Ingrown Toenails Diabetic Foot Care Warts Chronic Pain
and many other Common foot problems!
He will be at the St. Joseph's Hospital
December 17, 2021 and
January 14, 2022 Call the hospital to book an appointment.
780-632-2811
Royal Canadian Branch No. 39 Vegreville
5037 - 52 Avenue
780-632-3900
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EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT STARTING AT 6:45 PM PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT OVER $1807 IN 59 NUMBERS
EVENTS AT LEGION Silver & Gold Band Live entertainment Fri. Dec. 10, 3:30 - 6:30 pm Patsy Cline Christmas Show Sat. Dec. 11 Dinner at 7 pm, Show at 8 pm Doors open at 6 pm BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE LEGION Must show Proof of Vaccination or negative Covid test
business cases to focus on in the interim and full budgets (including projects, staffing and administration related to Emergency Services, Community and Economic Development, Public Works, Administration and Corporate Services). 3. The Committee discussed options for staff engagement and citizen satisfaction, compensation strategies to review trends, satisfaction, and best practices. 4. Council was presented with options, and provided direction on projects and priorities to carry into the interim budget, as well as for the April full budget—prioritizing services and items for 2022, 2023 and forward, and using these priorities as building blocks for the strategic plan for 2022-23 and into 2025. Council reviewed priority projects including: a. Studies needed to complete the water license application with Alberta Environment; b. Fire Service’s needs, including the hiring of a Deputy Fire Chief; c. Vehicle maintenance for public works and emergency services; d. Oiling, calcium and crack sealing program and planning; e. Water drainage and planning needs; f. Staffing and program needs for Economic Development, Public Works, Corporate Services and seasonal staffing for Agricultural Services; and g. Programs and services related to water rates, snow removal and capital projects. 5. The Budget Committee accepted the presentations as information, and provided direction on priority projects to be reassessed with the full budget in April 2022 and future years, as well as projects not pursued based on strategic direction and appropriate budgeting. Administration will now work with the recommendations and prepare the interim budget, along with a number of high priority items in the first quarter of 2022—planned for presentation and approval at the December 14 Council meeting. From there, work will continue on the development of the final budget in the first quarter of 2022—bringing this item forward for approval before May 1, 2022, in time for the setting of the Tax Rate.
