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Mundare Fire and Emergency Response was called out to a farm fire Apr. 17. There was a lot of destruction during the fire where a 40 X 80 shop and other buildings and farm equipment were destroyed. The house on the property was saved, according to Chief Glenda Dales. Fire crews from Lamont and Andrew also answered the call to assist the Mundare Department.
Tearful Chipman killer gets five years in prison BY JOHN MATHER Raymond Nickerson, who was found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Jason Williams four years ago in Chipman has been sentenced to five years in prison. Nickerson was initially charged with two counts of second degree murder in the shooting deaths of Terry Sutton, 39, and Williams, 40, that began with a dispute over the setting off of fireworks in April 2017. Nickerson had testified during the trial, earlier this year, that he had shot the men in self defence. During sentencing both the prosecu-
tors and defence attorneys agreed Nickerson was remorseful for the shooting and quickly had turned himself in and allowed paramedics to tend to the victims who were both pronounced dead at the scene. Court of Queens Bench justice Eric Macklin said the situation was “fluid, dangerous and extremely dynamic.” He pointed out there had been a history of animosity between the two households and described it as a “rural version of the Hatfields and McCoys.” Defence Attorney Akram Attia argued Nickerson deserved the minimum, saying he posed no risk to the
community. He argued Nickerson acted in self-defence, and that there was evidence that the shot that killed Williams was an accidental discharge or an attempt to scare him away. Nickerson told the jury he believed Williams was armed. The weapon in question is believed to have been a pellet or airsoft gun, which police never located. Crown prosecutor Katrina Stewart Lund argued Nickerson deserved six to eight years in prison. She said the jury found Nickerson did not intend to kill Williams, but added, “this was an intentional pulling
of the trigger in a careless manner.” Stewart Lund also requested Nickerson be given a lifetime firearms ban. Attia requested the minimum ban of 10 years, which Macklin accepted. Nickerson apologized to the family in a tearful statement before Macklin passed sentence. “I am a father and a grandfather and I can’t imagine the pain you must feel – the loss, the anger, and the trauma that my actions that night have caused all of you,” Nickerson said. “I know I took two lives from you, and I know there’s nothing I can ever do or say that will bring them back.”
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Community garden set to bloom in Bruderheim BY JANA SEMENIUK Bruderheim’s Community Gardens, the second of a four-phase community park project, is nearing completion to the delight of town administration. “We are very excited about it,” said Director of Legislative Services Sherry Cote. “We will be planting cold crops there in the next couple of weeks.” Phase one of the Community Park Project, the Cosmic Skatepark, opened in Sept. 2019 after two years of fundraising and grant applications covered the $400,000 price tag. A third and fourth phase, walking trails plus a natural playground and splash pad, will eventually complete the project. Cote, who also serves as the treasurer for the Bruderheim Agriculture Society, said the Town was able to partner with the Ag Society in a grant application to help fund the gardens which began earlier than expected. “We didn’t think the community gardens would happen right
away but a COVID 19 FCSS grant from the government became available and the Ag Society qualified for it. The Society jointly applied for the grant with the Town, and the Ag Society took the lead on it,” she said. Cote further noted that the gardens were created with a purpose in mind. “We put forth a plan to build a community gardens to provide food for those who need it as well as for the Lamont County Food Bank,” she said. “There will be all types of vegetables planted with one bed of flowers to draw the pollinators. There will be zucchini, beans, carrots, beets and turnip.” Cote added that the $7,000 grant received a recent boost. “We also received an additional boost to our grant by the government two weeks ago. The original grant was for $7,000 and we just got another $3,500,” she said. While the gardens were created with feeding the community in mind, Cote said the
plans also include educating potential gardeners. “We’ve ordered a building that will be open in the front like a shelter so we could offer gardening classes there eventually. Once COVID is over we hope to start gardening classes for kids and caring for the environment with hands-on activities,” she said. “Also, people working on the gardens could go in there for a bit of shelter if they need it and we will have picnic tables there eventually. We are hoping it will be a relaxing environment and a place people will enjoy sitting at and being a part of.” The Society is currently looking for volunteers to help maintain the gardens. “We have about nine volunteers that have expressed an interest in helping with the gardens,” she said. “But we are always looking for more. Anyone interested can contact the town office.”
Bob Cote, left, Bruderheim Agriculture Society board member and Sherry Cote, right, Ag Society Treasurer and the Town of Bruderheim Director of Legislative Services stand in front of the nearly completed Community Gardens. The gardens are phase two of a four-phase community park project which began with the Cosmic Skatepark in 2019.
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Land assessments go up around Elk Island National Park BY JOHN MATHER There’s good news for property owners in the area of Lamont County immediately east and south of Elk Island National Park. According to the Lamont County assessor, the values of bush land in that area is soaring. Sean Barrett, Ray Fortin, and Sean Cosens of Accurate Assessors presented their annual assessment report to County Council at a special council meeting, April 19. “There are a few changes in the assessment this year,” explained Fortin. He explained the assessors take care of 20 municipalities along with six cities, six towns and eight Metis settlements. “For the most part there is little or no change,” Barrett told council. “Non residential and commercial are basically unchanged.” The residential assessment, he said, was up $3.7 million. Designated Industrial Property assessments went down $8 million and linear properties gained $4 million. He said the assessment had been holding steady with pretty minimal changes. Barrett added 93 per cent of the properties assessed were up or down 10 per cent over the previous year. “There is one area that is going up and that is the big parcels of bush
that aren’t farmed east of Elk Island National Park,” he said. “In those areas I’ve raised assessments 15 to 20 per cent just based on sales that have been taking place during the past few years.” He said he was referring to large areas of up to 80 acres. “I think I’m low on my assessment but I want to watch it a little longer to study for a pattern.” He said people were paying $220,000 to $250,000 for vacant bush land that was unserviced. “That seems like a lot, but looking at the big picture, it’s cheaper than a small lot in Sherwood Park and within half an hour of each other. Quarter sections of bush are approaching $500,000.” He indicated he had been watching this area for a couple of years, but had held back on raising assessment. “I think this might be a turn around in this type of purchase, and I expect there’ll be some calls regarding the assessment here from property owners.” He added as you move away from the Elk Island Park area the assessment and property values dropped back down. When asked what could cause the increase, he replied that if people were moving from down east in the Toronto area, then the price was a bar-
gain and the drive from Elk Island into Edmonton was nothing compared to a commute in Toronto. “It’s peanuts for them,” said Barrett. “And then your mill rate is less than Strathcona County, but I expect we’ll see these areas continue to go up. Hamlets in the county were unchanged in their assessment. Accurate usually hosts an open house in the County to go over assessment but he said with the pandemic restrictions, he wasn’t sure that would happen this year. He added he would be available if questions arose. He further told council since 2018 coupled with floods and poor harvests the price of farmland had dropped. “But suddenly prices of canola and feed wheat are on the rise and the price of farmland has jumped back to pre-2018 prices.” When asked by Reeve David Diduck, Fortin said the bush land in division three was holding its own, but the area around Elk Island in Division 2 had taken off.
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Opinion Fun times on the horizon for provincial politics JOHN MATHER It’s springtime and in very short while everything will start blooming as the natural cycle of new, fresh beginnings is upon us. Unfortunately for the UCP the bloom is off the wild rose and the party seems to be under considerable stress to embark on some form of new beginning if recent numbers and polls are to be believed. Further, the provincial NDP under Rachel Notley’s leadership seems to be gaining in popularity among decided voters with a provincial election two years away. Things can change, but disenchantment with Jason Kenney’s leadership seems to be surging. First there was dissension amongst UCP MLAs about the decision to go back to level one restrictions to try and curb the rise in cases of the Covid pandemic and all its variants, which seems to be increasing almost daily. Then there were the calls for his resignation from a number of constituency associations. And finally we got the message from Elections Alberta that the UCP raised $591,597.71 in first quarter donations in 2021. In contrast, during the first three months of 2021, the NDP raised $1,186,245.03. The other registered political parties in the province had donations of • Alberta Party – $48,194.09 • Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta – $36,883.50 • Pro-Life Alberta Political Association – $33,261 • Alberta Liberals – $31,798.51 • Green Party of Alberta – $5,010 • Independence Party of Alberta – $1,559.25 This would certainly indicate that there is room for a third party to emerge and become a force in Alberta politics if any of these parties can issue a cohesive message that resonates with the voters within the next 24 months. A recent poll conducted in March and April indicated all parts of the province are souring on the current government, with declines in Calgary, smaller municipalities and rural areas. But it also shows a fractured electorate, with a sizeable chunk of voters looking for that third option. About 25 per cent of respondents stated they weren’t interested in voting for either of the leading parties. Fully 11 per cent of respondents said they didn’t know who to vote for, leaving the door open for a third party. Continued
CONTINUED The poll also suggested only 16 per cent of the respondents were highly impressed with Premier Jason Kenney, while 53 per cent were not impressed. Conversely, Rachel Notley’s popularity held steady with 34 per cent highly impressed and 36 per cent not impressed. So the third option is on the table, but much will depend on who the leader is and what the party stands for. The Alberta Party is the probable third place party. Offering a home to Red Tories remaining from the former Progressive Conservative Party, they are about to embark on a leadership campaign. Nominations for the leadership open May 25 and will close August 31. The final leadership vote will be held Oct. 23. In the last election the
Alberta Party increased its share of the popular vote and ran a quality campaign, but had its three provincial seats wiped out by the UCP juggernaut, which as polls show is now somewhat in tatters. The Wildrose Independence Party is fourth in fundraising with a policy of strengthening the province’s position in Confederation including enacting many of the recommendations of the Alberta Fair Deal panel. It too is seeking a new leader and the vetting process is now underway until May 31. The leadership candidates will be announced June 4 and the campaign will run from June 5 to August 28 when the leader is chosen. So back to spring. One of the two main parties, the NDP, is in front, but I expect most Albertans remember the disaster they were when in power less
than two years ago. The UCP rose to the top with great expectations from Jason Kenney after he successfully merged the Wildrose and Progressive Conservative parties and then steamrolled his way to victory. But it has been pretty much all downhill since then. Two minor parties, the Alberta Party and the Wildrose Independence Party, may offer choices that may sway voters with common sense policies and policies helped out by the negligence of the Federal government towards the West. Both are in the process of choosing leaders, which is guaranteed to make for an interesting summer as the potential top dogs jockey for position. All amidst a pandemic. If you like Alberta politics this may go down as a summer to remember.
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FROM WHERE I SIT: Eager to Clean
BY HAZEL ANAKA Did you know there are some women who love housework so much that they parlay that interest into a business venture? Personally, I don’t understand it but am glad those women and services exist. At points in my life, I've considered looking for a cleaning lady not because I have excess money or like strangers in my home. In my mind, I was trying to work through the business case for spending money to gain time. Apparently, I didn’t want it badly enough to actually search for the right person and go down that
path. I guess the loss of privacy wasn’t worth it for me. And I’m still able-bodied enough to do the work myself when the spirit moves me. Plus, I’ve never believed in cleaning to the exclusion of all other activities. One school of thought is: Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Another bumper sticker type sentiment is: My house is clean enough to be healthy, dirty enough to be happy. Decades ago I decided I didn’t want my headstone or eulogy to be boiled down to: she kept an immaculate house. My credo is more like: A creative mess is better than tidy idleness. Please understand that this is in no way criticism of anyone else’s choices or beliefs. At the risk of further aging myself, as they used to say, different strokes for different folks. I do try to save effort
later through action now. There’s one of those liners in the bottom of my oven. I squeegee my shower after every single use no matter how hurried I am. I have an old wash cloth in each bathroom that I use to wipe down each sink after every single use. Frankly, having hard water that causes a scaly buildup is not making my life easier. When we re-did our kitchen many moons ago, we bought a black ceramic (that may be wrong) sink to match our black appliances. We only use one half of it for running water to avoid the scale building up in both sections. Periodically, I have to partially fill the right-hand side with vinegar to remove the scale from the wire rack that protects the sink bottom. Occasionally, I have to soak strips of paper towel with vinegar and lay them around the lip of the under-
MP Stubbs reacts to Liberal federal budget BY JOHN MATHER Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs is not impressed with the Federal budget that will add $154 billion in deficit for the 20212022 budget year, on top of the $354 billion accrued since the beginning of 2020. “People in Lakeland want to know that if they work hard, they can do better, and for government to remember that it doesn’t have its own money. It all comes out of Canadians’ pockets. This Liberal budget doesn’t help the constituents I represent,“ she stated. “It means inevitably higher taxes, higher costs, fewer jobs, and future generations left to pay the bills,” said Stubbs in a news release. “I personally believe that all workers and all businesses are essential to Canada’s economy.” Under the Liberal budget the federal debt will soar to $1.2 trillion within the year, meaning every man, woman and child in Canada is now
responsible for $33,000 in federal debt. Stubbs also pointed out that there was no plan for reopening or to secure Canada’s economic future. “This budget needed to include a concrete plan for the private sector and for entrepreneurs to do what they do best: create jobs and provide for their families. Instead, Canadians got the rude wakeup call that this government will be saddling their grandchildren with more deficits and more debt.”
“It’s almost incomprehensible that it’s been more than two years since the last budget, and that the Liberals have only seen fit to give Canadians two brief fiscal snapshots during a time of historic economic challenges, and unprecedented government spending,” said Stubbs. “The country’s rising cost of living, job losses, and tax hikes means, for most Lakelanders, their savings are stretched thin and their futures are uncertain.”
mount sink and on the quartz countertop near the faucet to remove scale. When the showerhead holes get clogged I put vinegar in a ziplock bag and rubber band it around the shower head so it can soak for a few hours. But back to the housecleaning business model. I needed to find a housecleaner for a one-time, specific job. It was to do a deep clean in order to list a property for sale so there was added time urgency. I asked for referrals and had three names to call. The first
lady didn’t call back for days. She doesn’t return calls during the day while she’s working or on weekends when she’s not. Wow. When she eventually called back after my second message, it was to say she couldn’t do it for two weeks. The other one I contacted has a day job and an assistant so she fits her cleaning clients around her work schedule. She was eager to please and get the job but did warn of a delay until she understood our timeline urgency. She was ready to accommodate
us or tag-team with her helper to get it done faster. A viewing of the scope of work meant I could stop worrying. Then her work schedule changed and it looked like we’d be in trouble. Instead, she rearranged her life and got up extra early to do our job. She helped us out of a pinch. Now let’s hope she delivers on her promises. I only tell you this because it seems there’s a business opportunity for those women who are eager to clean, from where I sit.
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Funding announced to develop Hydrogen Hub in the Heartland BY JOHN MATHER Two levels of government and the Alberta Industrial Heartland have put money into the pot to develop the Edmonton Hydrogen Hub and locate it in the Heartland area. Hydrogen can be used for very fuel efficient buses, trucks, trains and other modes of transportation, home heating and all with near zero emissions. The creation of the low carbon hydrogen economy in the Heartland came in response to the AIHA’s Heartland Hydrogen Task Force which partnered with the Transition Accelerator to create the task force which was made up of government, industry and academia to champion the development of the hydrogen industry in this area. On the original panel were: Mayors Alanna Hnatiw, Sturgeon County; Don Iveson, Edmonton; Gale Katchur, Fort Saskatchewan; Rod Frank, Strathcona; and Reeve David Diduck of Lamont County. Dan Wicklum CEO of the Transition Accelerator made the announcement of the Hydrogen Hub and funding for it during a zoom meeting on Apr. 14. The hub is funded with more than $2-million in collectively from all three government levels: $1.2 million from Western Economic Diversification Canada, $600,000 over three years from the Alberta Industrial Heartland Association and $450,000 from the province. With support from The Transition Accelerator, planning is underway for over 25 potential projects related to the supply, delivery and use of low-carbon hydrogen. “Hydrogen is redefining how we use our natural resources, and the Alberta Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) is proud to support the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub and its goal of accelerating a strong panCanadian hydrogen economy," said Sturgeon County mayor as well as
chair of the hub and AIHA, Alanna Hnatiw. The region has one of the lowest hydrogen production costs in the world, existing experience in hydrogen production, a vast network of pipeline infrastructure, and suitable and existing sites for carbon capture, utilization and storage, which are necessary to upgrade natural gas into hydrogen for use as a low-carbon fuel. Reeve Diduck said he felt the 25 projects indicated at the press conference were well down the road and wouldn’t have an impact in Lamont County at this time. “This is initially to set up some smaller operations,” he said. “I know we did have a meeting with a hydrogen producer who was looking at some expansion but haven’t heard anything more. “I think with the Hydrogen Hub announcement we’ve launched a strategy to do some more investigation and research and let the
public know we are working on it.” He said the financing announced was to fund a plan going forward as to what direction the hydrogen hub might
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Town of Lamont manages to decrease taxes in approved budget BY JANA SEMENIUK Lamont Town Council approved the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget and three-year Operating Plan during their Apr. 13 council meeting which resulted in a decrease in taxes. “Following a careful and thorough review of operational functions and capital projects, Council reduced the 2021 Budget by nearly $40,000,” said Town of Lamont Mayor Bill Skinner in a recent media release. The release further stated that a residential homeowner’s tax notice will be reduced by approximately $43 while a non-residential owner will see a reduction of approximately $75. Meanwhile, approval of the five-year capital plan has been put on hold pending public input. Councillor Al Harvey voiced his concern over approving the plan during the Apr. 13 meeting. “I’m not prepared to work directly with the options (for the five-year capital plan). What I’m putting on the table is that council hold an abeyance for the capital plan and its options subject to the opportunity for public consultation,” he said. “I would love the public to come back and say this is the priority we agree with or disagree with. We are talking an awful lot of money.” The five-year plan
includes a list of areas scheduled for upgrades over the next five years with three options to distribute funding for each item. The total amount spent in the five-year plan is over $6 million. Councillor Dave Taylor stated that while he agrees with public consultation, the municipal governance act requires a five-year plan be approved within a specified period of time. “I agree public consultation is great and we need to have that in place,” he said. “But the MGA requires we have a five-year written capital plan to start with.” Chief Administrative officer Christine Beveridge confirmed that a five-year plan must be passed by the end of every calendar year. Harvey came back
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TWO HILLS COUNTY RECREATION LAND • W4-12-55-27 NW 146 acres with 1/2-mile frontage on the North Saskatchewan river. HWY 29 and RR 123 50± acres of cultivation power at property Nicely treed lot for a building site. Price $350,000 STRATHCONA COUNTY • 39.29 acres R.V. Storage Park with permit for 600 trailers Price $2,160,000 • Part of NE ¼ - 24 – 53 – 23 – W4 19.19 acres currently agricultural land located in the approved Cambrian development plan. With proposed multi family dwellings land use. Price $2,300,000 Hobby Farm • 53142 RGE RD 224 40.03 acres with 35 ± cultivation. 1950 built 1000 sq ft bungalow on property with large shop and various other buildings. Future local industrial zoning on property and located in Bremner concept plan. Price $1,295,000
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LAND FOR SALE WETASKIWIN COUNTY • W5-4-47-1-W 53.93 acres fenced pasture as well lease income. Located HWY 20 TWP 470. Price $160,000.
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From the files of Past President of Rainbow Club receives plaque The Lamont Leader April 4, 2006 Lamont Leader
Andrew Rainbow Club President, Mrs. Sophie St. Onge presents an appreciation award to Mr. Mike Lamash, Past President. Lamash was honoured for distinguished and unselfish service given to the Andrew Rainbow Club at its 2006 Perogy Supper.
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NFB offers variety of new and old releases Leslie Cholowsky The National Film Board (NFB) of Canada has been streaming movies free of charge during the pandemic, and through its web site offers a wide variety of subject matter and film lengths, from small clips to full-length
movies. The NFB hosts short and full-length films, documentaries, animated films and clips, and even interactive clips, like the award winning Motto, that invites the viewer to contribute to the experience. The NFB films cover a wide range of topics,
from documentaries from an Auschwitz survivor, to short films like “How to Be at Home.” NFB.ca has more than 4,000 titles available, for free, with something for every taste, and every interest, as they say, “for the young-and the young at heart.” Finding quality free
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The return of migrating birds is another advent of the arrival of spring, including this pair of Canada Geese out in a field last weekend getting some sustenance for their journey.
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Plan to make your spring cleaning FireSmart this year
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With spring finally here, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s FireSmart specialist Laura Stewart shares some of the best ways to live with and manage the impacts of wildfire on our surroundings. “With the change in seasons, many Albertans have spring cleaning on their minds and are starting to clean up their yards on their farms or acreages,” Stewart said. “Some outdoor maintenance activities can be done in the early spring to help protect your home from the damages of wildfire, as we see the wildfire danger rise dramatically in late April and May.” According to her, to manage the impact of wildfire on our surroundings is a shared responsibility between community members, community leaders, forest companies, industry, and government. “When it comes to their
property, homeowners need to take ownership and action to protect their homes,” Stewart added.
Understanding your risk The first thing to do is walk around your property to identify wildfire risks. Start with the first five feet around the entire home and any attachments, such as decks. “What combustible fuels are you keeping closest to your home? You want to keep a special eye out for things like dry leaves, grass and twigs, firewood piles, construction materials, and patio furniture. Whenever possible, you want to move these items at least 33 feet from the home or safely store them in a garage or shed,” she explained. Embers ignite more than half of homes damaged or destroyed by wildfire. Research has shown that structural modifications, like fire-resistant building materials, can reduce the
risk of wildfire damage up to 40 per cent. If you’re making important structural modifications and moving those combustible fuels farther away from your home, you can reduce wildfire risk by up to 75 per cent. Simple steps that make a big impact “Here are some simple actions that homeowners can take to address four key areas of the home,” Stewart noted. “Both immediate, roll-up-yoursleeves maintenance activities and longer-term planning are included.”
Roof Keep the roof clean and clear of combustible debris, such as leaves, twigs and branches. Upgrade roof to a Class A ignition resistant roofing material. Class A roofing materials include clay tile, concrete tile, metal and asphalt shingles.
Siding, vents and openings Examine siding for locations where embers could accumulate or hide. Inspect vents and openings often to ensure they are in good repair and combustible debris is removed. Stucco, brick, fibre cement boards/panels and poured concrete siding all offer superior fire resistance. Consider upgrading to a non-combustible siding material. Metal products are recommended for vents and vent flashing. Install non-com-
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Deck Remove combustible debris and vegetation on, around and under decks and other attached structures. This is a key factor in reducing vulnerability to ignition during a wildfire. Select fire-rated composite decking material for the deck and cover the underside of the deck with noncombustible sheathing,
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Enjoying time on the deck or patio with naturally grown pest repellants Leslie Cholowsky The odd warm day of spring brings a promise of days to come, of enjoying the sunshine in your special outdoor space, whether it’s your deck, a small patio space, or around the fire pit. Unfortunately, summer will also bring some unwanted visitors in the form of mosquitoes. However, there are a number of plants that naturally repel these pests, and a few things you can do around the yard to make your outdoor space less attractive for mosquitoes. Removing standing water from around the yard can make a real difference. Mosquitoes don’t need a lot of water to successfully breed, and a daily walk-around your property can uncover small standing pools in things like kids toys, empty flower pots, and other small receptacles that can hold even a few inches of water. Even clogged gutters can lead to accumulation, enough for mosquitoes to breed. Remove these potential breeding grounds when you find them, and consider adding a water pump to bird baths to keep water circulating. Mosquitoes mature from eggs to nymphs in roughly four days, so doing this every day or every other day can help reduce the local population. Mowing regularly is another way to make your yard less hospitable to
these blood-sucking pests. Mosquitoes seek tall grass to protect them from sun and wind, so mowing and keeping your grass relatively short can help make your lawn less attractive to them. There are also many attractive plants that mosquitoes just can’t stand due to the scents they emit. Putting some of these in pots or planters around your favourite outdoor areas can help reduce the amount of bug spray required to spend some enjoyable time in your yard. Basil is not only good for flavouring sauces and salads, it also works to keep mosquitoes away. The plant naturally emits a pleasant aroma, to humans, that is actually toxic to mosquitoes. If you do keep a bird bath, planting basil nearby can help deter mosquitoes from using it to lay their eggs. Basil grows best in full sun and well drained soil. It also repels flies, and is safe for humans. Bee balm, otherwise known as wild bergamot or horsemint, not only repels mosquitoes, but it attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies to your garden. It’s also used to flavour jellies, tea, and can be used as a delicious garnish. It likes full sun best, and grows up to four feet tall. Catnip is another effective mosquito repellant, especially if you have cats. It’s safe for human skin, and will act as a cat attractant, so ensuring it is in a cat-friendly spot is proba-
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lants include garlic, which works when grown, eaten, or even rubbed on the skin, but beware, doing the latter may repel more than mosquitoes! Marigolds are a popular flower for pots, planters, and flower gardens, with a strong fragrance that deters not only mosquitoes, but deer and rabbits. Butterflies and bees love this plant, which is also safe for skin. Marigolds are easy to grow, prefer full sun, and come in a variety of sizes and colours. Other herbs that not only repel mosquitoes but
can be harvested and used in the kitchen include peppermint and rosemary. Rosemary is most effective as a repellent when burned, so tossing some in the fire every now and again is the best way to use
this herb to repel mosquitoes. Sage is another repellant that works best to deter mosquitoes when burned. Growing sage attracts hummingbirds, and also repels ticks.
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Spring means getting out and hitting the links at the Viking Golf and Country Club despite the cooler weather not completely cooperating with golfers PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTO itching to play on Saturday.
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Ceremonial sod turning for trees to be planted for volunteers Patricia Harcourt In spring, thoughts turn to working the earth and planting any variety of crops and plants. For Viking/Beaver Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), an idea sprang forth from a desire to honour the community’s many volunteers. Usually, volunteers are thrown a lunch-
eon and given newly hatched greenhouse plants and flowers as a sign of appreciation. However, this year that was not possible because of the pandemic, so another more permanent way was found by way of planting trees to honour volunteers as a legacy going forward. On April 20, town Councillor and FCSS rep.
Judy Acres and Nancy Mizera, Chair of the Viking Community Wellness Society, performed a ceremonial planting ceremony for trees that will be part of the society’s new walking trail project. Two days later, Holden Mayor Joy Zoopkow did the official sod turning for the trees that will be planted at Serenity
Gardens. The gardens will surround the Holden Art Gallery as a peaceful and serene place for the public to relax and enjoy the plants and foliage that will be created there this year. Also attending both
ceremonies was Viking/Beaver FCSS Director Dawn Chrystian, who said that if it had not been for the pandemic restrictions, the ceremonies would have been far larger and inclusive of the commu-
nities involved. But they still served to mark the occasion of both sites receiving $500 each from a grant received by FCSS, “to sponsor trees in recognition of our volunteers,” said Chrystian.
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Even perennials need regular care and attention in order to thrive Perennials can add colour and vibrancy to any garden. One of the more desirable components of perennials is that they come back year after year, meaning homeowners do not have to invest in a gardenful of new flowers every year. That can add up to considerable savings. Perennials often form the foundation of beautiful gardens, and providing a beautiful backdrop to a variety of annuals that can be
changed from year to year. Annuals only grow for one season, produce seeds and then die. However, perennials die back to the ground every autumn and their roots survive the winter. Some perennials are short-lived, meaning they will come back a few consecutive years; others will last for decades. Though planted perennials require less maintenance than annuals, they are not completely maintenance-
free. Certain care is needed to help perennials thrive, and that starts with the soil. In fact, soil is the single most important factor for growing healthy plants. Most perennials grow ideally in well drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. In addition, organic matter can improve soil texture and water-holding ability. When including perennials in the garden, make sure you wait for the right time to plant them.
watered deeply, especially during the first growing season. However, the soil should never be overly dry or wet. Most perennials do not need to be fertilized heavily. A single application in the spring typically is all that’s needed. Care along the way can include deadheading spent flowers so that plants can use their energy on seed production and reblooming. Perennials should be divided when they grow large, every three to four years when the plants are not in bloom. Perennials produce fewer flowers or may look sickly
The ideal time is during the spring or fall. Perennials come as container-grown perennials, which already have been established in the soil. Bare-root perennials are just roots that are often packed in peat moss. In order to plant bare-root perennials, soak the roots in water for several minutes before gently planting in the ground, indicates the how-to resource Tip Bulletin. Perennials should be
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Pandemic has brought change to food consumer behaviour Leslie Cholowsky More and more Albertans are trending towards growing and buying locally grown and raised food products. A study of local food demand in Alberta done for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry reports that the demand for locally produced food in Alberta has risen as consumers’ interest in the foods they eat, and where the food was grown, has increased. Producers are selling local food to Albertans through market channels like farmers markets, u-picks, on-farm stores, roadside and parking lot stands, as well as local restaurants who source food ingredients directly from Alberta producers. The popularity of open air or farmer’s markets, continues to grow in Alberta, with almost 1.3 million Albertans making a purchase from farmer’s markets, in 2016, the date the study was done. Another half a million people purchased from farm retail. This segment of the market is expected to explode, especially after the pandemic raised the issue of food security and availability, and Albertans turned to locally grown and sourced food choices. Albertans are very lucky to have access to a wide range of locally grown food, and almost every Albertan household has purchased local food at least once. Food safety was the number one reason why Albertans chose to purchase local food, with the desire to support Alberta’s family farms a very close second. Freshness, quality, taste, and nutritional value all rank very high with Albertans who choose to buy local food products. Age played a surprising factor in who is most like-
ly to shop for local food, with individuals between 18 and 34 the most likely, and those aged 35 to 44 the least likely. Rural households ranked higher than urban households, being significant consumers of farm retail food, willing to travel to purchase local food over imported. COVID-19 emerged as a driving change in consumer behaviour in 2020, but there’s reason to believe that certain fundamental shifts will have long-lasting effects, and the potential to open new markets for local food producers. Emerging themes arising out of the pandemic include shifting to value-
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GFoundation’s Annual Tree Planting this year a celebration of their successes Moush John The Global Foundation for Social Harmony & Sustainable Development (GFoundation) will have their annual tree planting event on June 5 and 6. According to the organization, President Winston Gereluk is in a celebrating mood. GFoundation is celebrating the progress it has made in recent years in a number of areas. “We want this year’s tree planting to be a celebration of our successes,” said Gereluk. “You are urged to, once again, join the tree planting and campfire celebrations that have become a GFoundation tradition. In the face of dire predictions for an uncertain future, our volunteers have planted thousands of trees, and have
continued to care for them over the years.” Among the precautions put in place are the monitoring of the pandemic numbers and measures. On both days, orientation and tree planting will start at 1 p.m., ending at 5 p.m. with potluck campfire social, which will include dinner, refreshments, and musical celebrations. “This year’s tree planting marks a turning point, as we have never had so many projects on the go,” he said. “And we have never called on volunteers to help out in so many different ways. We have also undertaken to connect landowners and residents within the 7,000 acres that surround us, informing and involving them in protecting our common watershed and supporting the
UN-designated Beaver Hills Biosphere in which we all live.” According to Gereluk, this has boosted their political influence, which have led to successful efforts with other organizations to convince the Alberta government to abandon plans to cut provincial parks or to cut oil and gas industry taxes to neighbouring municipalities. “These combined efforts with our fellow wetland residents have inspired more people to get involved with GFoundation, which is enabling more effective action.” In addition to tree planting, the GFoundation is involved in forest management, wetland restoration and watershed protection projects, in most cases doing so in cooperation with other actors and levels of governments.
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Take outdoor cooking to the next level with your own outdoor pizza oven Leslie Cholowsky If you and your family enjoy backyard cooking, and you’ve kitted your deck or patio out with the best gas, pellet, and charcoal grills, the next step may be an outdoor pizza oven. Pizza is a perennial favourite and one of the most popular foods of all time. Home outdoor pizza ovens can be built using kits, purchased outright, or can even, using the right materials, be built from scratch. Wood-fired or gas fired, purchasing a pre-assembled or modular kit can be fairly pricey, but can add a whole new dimension to your outdoor cooking. From a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, outdoor pizza ovens aren’t cheap, but are becoming very popular in back-yard cooking. You can even purchase a pizza oven kit that you can use on your current gas, propane, or charcoal grill, likely the least expensive option for those looking to see what all the fuss is about. Once you’re set up and ready to go, the sky is the limit when it comes to trying new flavours and combinations. Pizza ovens are designed to achieve very high temperatures in less time than a conventional oven, and that high heat delivers perfectly cooked pizza crust, sometimes with-
in minutes. There’s nothing like using fresh home-grown herbs and vegetables from your garden, and if you’re looking for flavour ideas, ATCO’s Blue Flame kitchen suggests a spinach and artichoke combo. Or think of a new twist on hawaiian pizza and use strawberries and prosciutto, with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar on top. Pizza ovens can also be used to bake bread, like delicious focaccia bread. Pizza is popular everywhere. Around the world, about three billion pizzas are sold each year. Pizza is a weekend favourite. While Friday may be pizza night for many people, sales figures indicate that Saturday night is the most popular night to eat pizza. Pizza has a symbiotic relationship with certain foods. The pizza industry has helped propel both the cheese and pepperoni industry. Hawaiian pizza is popular, though not accurately named. Ham and pineapple are popular pizza toppings and this pizza is dubbed the Hawaiian pizza. However, it doesn't have any connection to Hawaii. This pizza actually was invented in Canada! Be prepared for a few burnt crusts in your future until you get the hang of it, but once you’ve mastered it, the potential choices of type and flavour of pizza become endless.
PROPERTIES LAMONT COUNTY Modern Industrial Shop • 15,000 sq ft Industrial Shop built on 42.8 acres in Lamont County adjacent to the town of Lamont. Shop was built in 2006 with drive thru bays and has 24’ clear ceilings, 16’ by 16’ doors, floor sumps, exhaust fans, tool crib, 5-ton bridge crane, 600 amp power and 1,500 sq ft of office space. Site has access to highways 29, 15, 831. There is 15 acres of gravelled yard with chain link fencing. located at 195043 HWY 29 Lamont County. Price: $3,175,000 • N1/2 of NE ¼ -7-53-18-W4 71.80 acres, 8.77 acres yard with chain link fence, partially gravelled, power, 4 yard lights, could be commercial use if proper permit is obtained. Balance of parcel is fenced with 5 wire and 4 wire. 35± acres of hay. Corner of HWY 16 and RR 185. Price: $399,000 Seller is a licensed Realtor™ in the province of Alberta • W4-18-54-10 SW ¼ 160 acres 110± cultivated acres. RR 183 between TWP RD 540 and 542 Price: $320,000 • Parcel #1 Plan: 0826846 Block 1 Lot 2 Parcel #2 Plan: 0826846 Block 1 Lot 3 156.60 acres total 145 combined cultivated acres RR 175 and TWP 544 Price: $550,000 • W4-18-53-29-NE, Plan 0321318 Block 1 Lot 1, Plan 0321318 Block 1 Lot 2, 314.45 acres total. 2 miles from highway 16 fenced and cross fenced pasture. Total Price $675,000 • NW 1/4 -17-58-19-W4 160 acres good culitivated land in Lamont County Heartland. Price $640,000 • SW-16-56-W4 155.37 acres. Culitvated with a shop and power on property. Borders HWY 831 Price $580,000 FARM LAND IN CHIPMAN • S ½ of SW ¼ -20-54-18-W4 80 acres all in hay and trees near Highway 15. Price $150,000 • SW ¼ 30-54-18-W4 (North ½) 78.83 acres fenced pasture land Price $140,000 • SW ¼, 30-54-18-W4 (South ½)- 72.12 acres fenced pasture land Price $130,000 BEAVER COUNTY ACREAGES • W4-16-4836-SW 160 acres near Holden. Small house, power, gas, and septic system well treed yard.Price $419,000 • W4-19-51-15-SE ¼ 155.9 acres usable for pasture of hay near Tofield. Fenced and cross fenced with multiple water sources. RR 192 and TWP Rd 512. Price $519,000
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