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Lamont County municipalities gather for Remembrance Day BY JANA SEMENIUK Several Remembrance Day services were observed throughout Lamont
County over the weekend with residents, servicemen, elected officials and Lamont County first responders pay-
ing tribute of those who gave their lives for our freedom. The Town of Lamont participated
No Stone Left Alone A young girl places a poppy on a styrofoam cross during the No Stone Left Alone portion of the town of Lamont's Remembrance Day service. Jana Semeniuk photo.
for the second year in No Stone Left Alone, where children are included in the tribute, by each child laying a poppy on a cross, totaling 26; one for every local life lost in the war. Approximately 250 people gathered for the indoor service which included stories, songs and prayers by local church leaders, elected officials and Lamont County Emergency Services. Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk delivered a speech focusing on remembering all the lives lost and the impact of their sacrifice that is still felt today. “Too many have entered the terrible fields of battle, and have not returned. (We will) not forget them,” she said. “It is our duty to remember those who have given so much sacrifice so that today we may enjoy the freedoms and the rights that we hold dear.” The town of Bruderheim also held an indoor service before marching to the town cenotaph to lay wreaths and observe two minutes of silence at the 11th hour. In the village of Andrew, approximately 175 people, including 25 military members from the Edmonton Garrison, attended the service which began with a march from the village office to the cenotaph at 11:00 a.m. followed by a ceremony in the community centre. The village of Chipman gathered at their National Hall before marching to the town cenotaph, led by Staff Sgt. Terry Higgins with the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP. Refreshments were provided at the Seniors club courtesy of the Village of Chipman and the Chipman Historical Society. The town of Mundare held a cenotaph ceremony where wreaths were laid on behalf of MP Shannon Stubbs, MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, Lamont County, Town of Mundare in addition to other local community groups and organizations.
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Small group shares discussions with RCMP BY JOHN MATHER Fort Saskatchewan RCMP officers came to the Bruderheim Firehall Nov. 8 to explain what their priorities are in the Bruderheim area and how they work with the public. It was also designed to give the public a chance to express any concerns they had with crime in the area or how the RCMP were doing their job. The only problem with the evening was, only eight people were in attendance. Of those two were Bruderheim administrators, two were on town council, and one was a member of citizens on patrol. That left three people from the general population who didn’t have some contact with the police on somewhat of a regular basis. “We’d like to thank you for coming out,” began Sgt. James Skeoch. “What we’re doing is explaining the challenges we face everyday.” Using a powerpoint presentation he explained the command structure of the Fort Saskatchewan Detachment which patrols in the Bruderheim area. The presentation also ran through the crime stats as they related to the area. When asked Skeoch stated the detachment currently does not have a full complement of officers, blaming struggles with on-duty illness both short and long-term, and recruiting issues which he added is a national problem. It was further added that staffing is problematic not only in the RCMP, but in other police services, EMS units, and fire departments. Corporal Devon Lafreniere told the assembled few he was a ten-year veteran of the detachment supervising traffic/crime reduction unit. He explained the size and patrol area of the detachment and further walked the room
through the power point stats. Property crime he told the room had gone up 40 per cent in 2022, while other areas had seen decreases in crime. Break and enters were up from 2022 to the first seven months of 2023. “A lot of the break and enters are taking place in the rural areas,” Lafreniere explained. “We’re seeing criminals who may have been based in Fort Saskatchewan moving out to the rural area, where there is less chance of detection. They’re less noticed in the rural area. They’re harder to find and harder to track. In the city we can watch them all the time, but it’s much harder in the rural areas.” He said these factors make it harder for the police to do their jobs. He added manpower also hinders their ability to patrol the rural areas. He added when people are caught committing a crime, they are quickly released from the justice system, and they quickly return to crime. “We have a saying that five per cent of the people commit 90 percent of the crime and from what we’re seeing it’s true,” he said. “We’re catching the same people doing the same crime in our area. “After we do our part the criminals are handed over to the court system and it’s out of our hands,” added Constable Dana Turner. “They are released with limited conditions and we have no control over any of that.” Lafreniere said the police are always looking to do more with the manpower and equipment they have. He indicated they institute new programs and stay in contact with the community to inform the public of what’s going on. “We have documented patrols in our rural communities and documented check stops and it’s all documented so we know the work is being done,” he said. These docu-
mented patrols and check stops are mandated in the daily briefings before officers go out of the detachment on shift and Lafreniere states they do have the effect of working as deterrents. “If people see us out there either with our lights flashing or not, they think twice before proceeding with a criminal activity.” He went through the policing priorities for Bruderheim, which he said were done in consultation with the Town. “Traffic safety is number one in this area,” he said. “Through my unit we run programs for specific offences. For example we have one now with regard to speeding in school zones.” He said if someone is stopped for speeding in a school zone they are given a ticket with the option to attend an education session on driving in school zones and other traffic laws. Lafreniere added if the speeder takes the course the ticket is turned into a warning. Continued on Page 14
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LEST WE FORGET
Mundare Mayor Cheryl Calinoiu places a wreath on behalf of the town at the cenotaph on Remembrance Day, Nov.11. Warmer weather brought a significant crowd out to take part in the event. John Mather photo.
Soldiers stand at attention during the Andrew Remembrance Day service. Photo: Barry Goertz
Bruderheim residents lay wreaths during the Bruderheim Remembrance Day service at the town cenotaph. Photo: Shandra McIvor
Lamont County Deputy Reeve Daniel Warawa lays a wreath on behalf of the County during Remembrance Day ceremonies in Mundare Nov. 11. Warm sunny weather brought out a good crowd to the annual event. John Mather photo. Town of Lamont councilor Perry Koroluk straightens out the crosses used for the No Stone Left Alone program. Jana Semeniuk photo.
Children line up with FCSS (Family and Community Support Services) program director Darlene Onushko before placing poppies on styrofoam crosses during the No Stone Left Alone portion of the Remembrance Day service in the town of Lamont. Jana Semeniuk photo.
Lamont town mayor Kirk Perrin (centre) stands with Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk (R), and resident Mae Adamyk (L). Jana Semeniuk photo.
Audience members listen intently to words and prayers offered by several different speakers during the Remembrance Day Service. Jana Semeniuk photo.
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Opinion Does it matter if Smith shares the stage with Tucker Carlson? BY JOHN MATHER So Tucker Carlson, the outspoken, flamboyant U.S. commentator is coming to give a chat to an audience in Calgary. Now it’s no secret that Carlson is a right wing commentator. In fact his views actually got him fired from Fox News, probably not so much because of his cynicism, but because the Fox Network had to pony up a lawsuit settlement of more than $700 million after Carlson trashed Dominion Voting Systems and their handling of the U.S. election. I would really expect that whatever his point of view on the issue was, is not as much the defining reason for his firing as was the huge settlement Rupert Murdoch and his shareholders had to pony up. Then Carlson ventured over to X where he still commands a huge audience as he espouses his points of view. I have never listened to Tucker Carlson. I have read the nattering of his supporters and his detractors and as a big boy I made a decision that I really don’t want to listen to him. If someone provides me a ticket to go to Calgary to hear him in person, I might be tempted. It’s the same as I’ve not gone out of my way to listen to Jordan Peterson or Greta Thunberg. Different people have different points of view. So it is with a chuckle when I read that Premier Danielle Smith will take the stage with Carlson near the end of his presentation in January. So why shouldn’t she? She doesn’t have to agree with his values. In all likelihood she doesn’t agree with all of them. As her spokesman stated, she also doesn’t necessarily agree with the Toronto Star or the CBC but she still does provide them with interviews. So naturally, I’m curious why word of her appearance with Carlson has some media columnists, and fading NDP bright light Rachel Notley, so up in arms. After all, freedom of speech and freedom of association are enshrined in our constitution. Notley has famously refused to do interviews with the Western Standard because its viewpoint doesn’t necessarily match hers.
CONTINUED “Hypocrisy upon hypocrisy... even as NDP leader Rachel Notley condemns Premier Danielle Smith for limiting questions at press conferences, Notley herself avoids questions she doesn't want to answer by arbitrarily cancelling reporters who might ask questions she doesn’t like,” the Western Standard wrote at the time. Why shouldn’t Smith be seen with someone whose popularity can rival that of entertainer Taylor Swift in a different setting. It’s a great opportunity to be seen and heard by a vast audience and receive attention across North America, if not further. Meanwhile, Rachel will be sitting quietly in her office muttering that she can’t get the same attention. Notley said Carlson has attacked Ukraine, made disparaging remarks about women and endorsed an attempted uprising related to the presidential election in the United States. “He is not a credible figure,” Notley told reporters
at an unrelated news conference in Edmonton. “The fact that our premier believes it’s appropriate to normalize the things this person would say by appearing on a stage with him demonstrates a profound lack of judgment on her part.” Notley said it also damages Alberta’s reputation on an international level at a time when the province is trying to attract investment dollars. “I would call on the premier to immediately cancel that planned appearance, because Albertans deserve better from their leadership,” she said. “They deserve responsibility. They deserve a measured form of leadership – and appearing with that character on stage is not that.” “Tucker Carlson is a proPutin white nationalist, so naturally Danielle Smith is scheduled to help him promote his event in Calgary in January,” finance critic Shannon Phillips wrote on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
NDP MLA David Shepard added that Carlson is a loud promoter of “great replacement theory” and other white nationalist ideas – “not someone the premier of a diverse province should be giving time, particularly at a time of rising antisemitism (and) Islamophobia.” Rachel and her minions mix with transgender activists, crossdressers trying to indoctrinate young kids by reading promiscuous books to them in libraries, and the like. And then she has the nerve to tweet out, “Danielle Smith will not sit down with Albertans worried about their pension being gambled away. She will sit down with Tucker Carlson, though. Give me a break…” To be sure Smith has discussed pension reform with Albertans and there is a team holding town hall meetings to discuss the issue prior to it being further refined and then presented to Albertans for a referendum vote. So Rachel, who’s the hypocrite here?
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FROM WHERE I SIT: Are you old or just acting old?
BY HAZEL ANAKA I became a fan of YouTube during the very first Covid lockdown. All of us were shellshocked, confused, worried, and left at loose ends as the voluntary stay-at-home suggestion became longterm and mandated. You can only rearrange your sock drawer so many times. Or try to concentrate on that book that’s been on your nightstand for six months. Or spend hours on a jigsaw puzzle before you begin looking elsewhere for relief and distraction. Enter Netflix, YouTube, gaming, and other potentially addictive technology-based recreation. I was skeptical of YouTube and believed it only highlighted foolish young men behaving badly or narcissistic imageobsessed women. That content exists. But it is potentially so much more. People have taught themselves how to actually do things
based on tutorials and expert advice. The ability to stop action, rewind, and rewatch is a godsend. The likelihood of one video leading to dozens more is real as you tumble down a rabbit hole, forgo liquids, and forget to blink. Since starting my YouTube channel I’ve learned a helluva lot and have a great deal of admiration for those who do it well. There are still many poorly shot, ill-conceived, and fluffy channels out there. Subscribing to one’s favourite channels is one way of making sure you get more of what you want to see delivered by people you want to watch. The other day I watched one that was allegedly a crafting video but turned out to be so much more. The host was Wendy DewarHughes who lives in BC, I'm pretty sure. Like me, she’s a woman of a certain age who isn’t shy about discussing her beliefs. She offered 10 ways to stop acting old. For a few of them, I needed the reminder; for others, a well-timed kick in the butt; and for some, an atta girl pat-on-theback for a job well done.
Here goes. 1. Stop thinking old. Stop saying, “I’m too old for that” and using it as an excuse for not doing something. In reality, it may be fear that’s holding you back not your age. 2. Stop wearing old people clothes and sporting an old person hairdo. You needn’t be up-to-themoment but your clothes should be clean, well-fitting, and in good condition. She especially mentioned the men who think it’s okay to let it all hang out or wear baggy, baggy clothing. The caution for some women is to avoid dressing too young because that looks equally ridiculous. 3. Stop making old people noises. I guess she and her husband have promised to call the other out if he/she makes that moaning, grunting sound we all seem to adpt to as we get older. And things hurt. 4. Stop talking about your health and your aches and pains. I think doctors’ appointments, procedures, and test results fit into this category. She says everyone over the age of 12 has some pain so just quit talking about it to anyone who’ll listen. Especially to a young
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Quilters put efforts to keeping Ukrainians warm BY JOHN MATHER The Kalyna Country Quilting Guild, began in Mundare operating out of the Chicken Coop and is a group of about 14 women, who focus their efforts in bringing help, support and comfort where it is needed. The Kalyna women are constantly in search of those who are in need, said Chicken Coop owner Valerie Retzlaff. The group makes quilts to give foster children, and to women's shelters, support pillows for transplant patients, and warm, cozy quilts for seniors in care facilities. “We’ve been charity driven the whole time we’ve been doing this,” added Retzlaff. On October 29th, several women from the guild, and others who are involved in this shared venture, had the pleasure of meeting with Kaitlyn Kruk, said
Retzlaff. Kruk, 27, is formerly from Vegreville, and a member of the Ukrainian Patriots (UP). Kruk explained to the quilters the work the Patriots are doing to help, and support the people of Ukraine when the country is in dire need, because of the war with Russia. Kruk added the Ukraine Patriots have been able to connect with so many people, raise funds and goods to aid in their mission to support Ukraine. “She spoke to the quilters for more than an hour, sharing many stories that moved us all,” stated Retzlaff. “She was able to explain how they fill the large warehouse with all sorts of necessary supplies to distribute to people in need.” That support ranges from food, and quilts to medical supplies for defenders, civilians, and
animals. She also explained the steps the organization takes to facilitate the distribution of those items. Following the talk the Kalyna Country Quilting Guild supplied over 200 quilts, cloth books, dolls, toys, receiving blankets and pyjamas to Ukrainian Patriots. Kruk added the Ukraine Patriots have been able to connect with so many people, raise funds and goods to aid in their mission to support Ukraine. Retzlaff said the quilts were made over the past year and a half. “We’re always working on our quilts and we have a bit of a stockpile,” added Retzlaff. She said the quilters come from as far as St. Paul, Edmonton and Stony Plain. “We basically work on our own and I coordinate our efforts from the
Members of the Kalyna Country Quilters Guild stand in front of an SUV topped out with more than 200 quilts destined for Ukraine on Oct, 29. The guild operates out of the Chicken Coop in Mundare.
store.” Retzlaff said several times a year the group goes on a retreat where they get away from everything and just “power sew for nine days.” “We go to the Barn Loft Inn near Vegreville and we’ll be back there in the next couple of weeks,” she added. “We’ve been there close to 100 times.” At the Chicken Coop, which is approaching its 29th anniversary in February, Retzlaff used to have classes, but she has cut that back to doing private quilting instruction now. She added the quilters don’t work alone. She pointed out Lyn and Kristen Yaremchuk have donated 40 quilts to the latest cause. As well, Dana Stewart has produced countless quilts for so many charitable causes. “We stay pretty low key and do our thing, but we felt helping those in need in Ukrainian was a pretty important thing,” she said. “We as Ukrainian Canadians have a responsibility to contribute through support, and to bring awareness about the realities of the war in Ukraine.”
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Webb’s marks 90 years of growth in Alberta BY JOHN MATHER Scott Webb’s grandfather, George Webb Sr., arrived in Vermilion Alberta in 1928 as the livestock buyer for the local co-op. In 1931, his wife passed away and left him with four young boys and a daughter to raise. “My dad, who was the youngest, was not even two years old,” said Scott Webb reminiscing during the implement and car dealer’s 90th anniversary recently in Vermilion. “He ended up taking on the Massey Harris franchise in March 1933,” said Webb. “Someone also pointed out the livestock business at that time was very poor and it was probably a good opportunity for him.” In 1944, Webb’s became the Elephant brand fertilizer franchise, which has evolved into Cominco. Sherritt, said Webb, was the big competitor to Cominco at the time. In 1946, Webb’s became the Mercury car dealer in Vermilion. He built a new building that year, but it was home of operations until 2016 with the car dealership. It’s now the AGCO dealership in Vermilion. Webb’s still operates the Ford dealership in town on the south side. Scott explained further his grandfather was the Mercury dealer because at the time a Ford dealer already was established in the community. “When it ceased operations in the 1970s,” he said. “We became the Ford dealership and still are today.” One would assume back in the 1930s and early 1940s having a Massey Harris implement dealership and a Mercury dealership would entail having a large territory to cover, but Scott says that wasn’t the case. "Just about any small town had an implement dealership and many were Massey Harris,” he
explained. ”It was the same with the auto dealerships.” Webb said being located between Lloydminster and Vegreville in an east-west direction and between St. Paul and Wainwright north to south there wasn’t a huge territory to cover. “There were Massey dealers everywhere,” he said. “I don’t think we had a big footprint, but there were a lot more farmers to buy equipment because the farms were much smaller.” Webb remembers after the war up until the 1980s, his dad, George Jr., and uncles ran the company and in 1980, Scott along with his brother-in-law, a cousin and his dad bought all others out and set up George C. Webb and Sons 1980, which is still the company today. In 2002, they purchased an implement dealership in Vegreville and expanded there. Lamont received a dealership in 2012, and in spring 2020 they were approved to purchase Tri-Ag Implements in Wainwright, St. Paul and Consort. Webb said it has been a very good market in the past few years. “Now, having six stores we now have more selection of used equipment our salesmen can draw from, which makes quite a difference,” he said. Webb said AGCO, which manufactures Massey Ferguson, Challenger and Fendt and Valtra brands, John Deere and CNH are the main competitors. “There are three companies, one is John Deere, there’s AGCO, and CNH, which is New Holland and Case implements,” he said. “So even though Case is our competitor, it’s a sister company.” He pointed out in Westlock the Case and New Holland lines are sold out of the same dealership. New Holland was bought by Ford in the
mid-1980s but they spun it off to Fiat which in turn evolved it into CNH as it is structured today. He said the New Holland product line actually goes back to the late 1800s. “There’s a town in Pennsylvania called New Holland and that’s where they started making hay tools, balers and mower conditioners,” Webb said. He added CNH has factories turning out agricultural implements all over the world including the U.S, England and Italy. “It’s a global market for agricultural equipment these days,” said Webb. “We have equipment suitable for the small hobby farmers right up to the massive industry farms cultivating multiple sections.” Webb currently, at all six locations and the Ford dealership, has about 150 employees in sales, parts, service, and administrative positions. While the actual 90th anniversary of the operations was in March, Webb said they decided to wait until after harvest to allow a celebration to be organized properly. Webb said this year in the Lamont area the harvest was good, but in the Consort area the harvest was poorer. He said while there were cattle in all areas of the province, along the Buffalo Trail there were more cattle operations in the eastern portion of the province due to the gentle rolling hills and south of Wainwright where farmers don’t have the same yields, so cattle tend to be more prevalent. “It’s hard to put a real dividing line on where grain stops and cattle begins,” he said. At the celebration, a beef on the bun for the public was ongoing through the day. “There were presentations from the mayor and the Chief Operating Officer of the North American Equipment Dealers Association who
came by and gave us a plaque,” Webb said. “Myself and my cousin also gave some speeches.” It was all held at the Ford dealership because of better space and parking. With the auto dealership, Webb said the move to electric vehicles isn’t as strong in the rural market as it is in urban areas. “They were popular when they first came out, but the shine has worn off out here as people see the range issues,” he said. “I firmly believe in the city of Edmonton they make a lot of sense because they do help keep pollution in check. Once you have all the infrastructure in place for charging they will be
popular in urban areas where you don’t have to travel as far.” In agricultural applications, Webb believes electric powered vehicles could prove popular in high population areas and in areas such as vineyards and fruit orchards where the tractors are used more for spraying and mowing jobs. “There you need small powerful tractors working between the rows,” he said. “If you’re cultivating or need a lot of power there’s more development work to be done there. I see it being beneficial in areas where big tractors aren’t used, but I’m no expert in it.” New Holland, he said, does have an electric tractor available. He suggests hydrogen
or methane are all in early development stages and, “if it works they will continue in development and if not they just fade away.” He said in Europe methane can be produced from livestock operations and it burns cleaner than fossil fuels. “There’s far more research that has gone into GPS related farming and that’s becoming more and more prevalent and we have to know how to make use of it.” In fact, Webb says using GPS systems to guide combines and tractors in doing straight lines along fields is one of top improvements he has seen in his years in the industry. Continued on Page 15
PYLYPOW, Olga (nee Tacey)
(Bev) Malica; greatgrandchildren, Gage and Denton Holowach, Aiden, Kalan (Hannah), and Natalie Tychkowsky; step-great-granddaughter, Lily Curé; as well as nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Mike; parents, Alexander and Anastasia; siblings Walter, Joe and Annie; and son-inlaw, Dennis. Prayers will be held Friday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Lamont Hall, 484849 Street, Lamont. Funeral Rite will be held Saturday, November 18 at 10:00
a.m. at Holy Transfiguration Russo Orthodox Church, 192002 RR564, Star, AB, with internment in the church cemetery. To view a livestream of the funeral rite, please visit www.parkmemorial.com and select “Webcasting” from Olga’s Book of Memories. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Holy Transfiguration Russo Orthodox Church. Thank you to the staff at the Lamont Healthcare Centre for the care shown to Mom.
On November 10, 2023, Olga passed away at the age of 95. Olga is survived by her daughters Sylvia Holowach, Betty (Brian) Malica; sister, Mary Guglich; grandchildren Kevin Holowach, Amanda (Jason) Tychkowsky, Marlena (John) Vizza, and Nathan
Vichnaya Pam’yat Memory Eternal
Reh, Mag nus October 10, 1987 ~ November 7, 2023
It is with shocked and saddened hearts that we announce the
sudden and unexpected passing of Magnus Reh. He will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his wife Melissa and son Otis; his Father Norbert and wife Bernadette;
brother Marius; sister Joriz; and his friends and family both here in and Germany. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in his name to a food bank.
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Foodbank grateful for additional provincial funding
Family and friends of Dennis Maschmeyer (seated centre) gather at the renaming ceremony of the Bruderheim museum to the Dennis Maschmeyer Bruderheim AG Society Museum on Nov. 9 at Walker School. L-R: Brock Maschmeyer, Chelsey Maschmeyer, Fiona Maschmeyer, Christine Maschmeyer, Arlan Maschmeyer, Pat Sarazin, Dennis Maschmeyer, Tannar Maschmeyer, Kanesa Shwetz, Shanya Maschmeyer, Karoden Maschmeyer, Brittany Mashmeyer and Keydren Shwetz. Photo: Jana Semeniuk
Local museum renamed to honour long time Bruderheim citizen BY JANA SEMENIUK Bruderheim’s museum, housed inside the historic Walker School, was renamed the Dennis Maschmeyer Bruderheim AG Society Museum on Nov. 9 in a small ceremony with Maschmeyer’s family and friends along with Bruderheim mayor Karl Hauch and AG society treasurer and town director of legislative services Sherry Cote and her husband Bob. The dedication involved the unveiling of a large plaque with elegant engravings of Maschmeyer’s parents, George and Emma on their wedding day in 1927 along with another engraving of Maschmeyer and his late wife Karol in an undated photograph. In addition to the photos, Maschmeyer’s life is told in engraved detail depicting his family’s history with himself, his parents and his children who were all students in Walker School, his career with Sherritt International in addition to noting his many volunteer and philanthropic activities in Bruderheim and surrounding areas. Maschmeyer’s only daughter, Karoden, whose name is a combination of her parents Dennis and Karol, delivered a speech at the ded-
ication and shared her father’s many accomplishments which included the developing of policies to ensure safety on worksites in addition to asbestos removal at Sherritt International. “Dennis, as the president and CEO of Sherritt International, initiated and followed through with the removal of asbestos from the worksite in Fort Saskatchewan, so that employees and their families will not have to suffer from asbestosis,” she said, adding that Maschmeyer also not only contributed financially to the Karol Maschmeyer Practice Readiness Centre in the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, but also contributed to renovations in the Bruderheim Arena, now re-named the Karol Maschmeyer Arena. Maschmeyer’s wife Karol passed away in 2015 from congestive heart failure compounded by chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). Bruderheim director of legislative services and AG society treasurer Sherry Cote, also delivered a few words to Maschmeyer around what it means to the AG society for the opportunity to rename the museum.
“The Bruderheim AG society is very pleased to rename the museum in your honour. There are so many archives in this museum that speak of our community and our history,” she said. “All your class pictures are in the museum (and) we have your mom's wedding dress and her pictures.” Cote said the Maschmeyer family gave a donation of $15,000 to help with upgrades and renovations to the museum. She added that because Walker School is a designated historical site, they needed to consult with an architect who understood the parameters and could advise them on what they were allowed to change inside the building. Meanwhile, Maschmeyer, 84, who is in the end stage of a terminal illness, said the dedication ceremony was very meaningful to him and expressed his gratefulness for growing up in Bruderheim. “Who could ask for anything more? Living here, growing up here, it’s my community,” he said smiling. “It’s just unbelievable to have this recognition and I mean it. Hopefully it carries forward. It’s more than beautiful, it’s meaningful.”
BY JANA SEMENIUK A recent announcement Nov. 6 by the provincial government saw $10 million being provided to address food insecurity in Alberta, $3.7 million of which is going directly to food banks. The remaining will be split up with $4.1 million allocated through food security grants in addition to $2.2 million to develop a program to coordinate the needs of food banks and related operators during emergency needs such as natural disasters. The news of additional funding was welcomed by Lamont County foodbank chair Jody Zachoda. “We are very grateful that our food bank has access to these generous funds,” she said. “Our mission is providing access to sufficient, nutritious food in Lamont County in a caring, confidential and non-judgmental way. Having continued support ensures that we can fulfill our
mission.” In terms of other donations, Zachoda said that so far, no other farmers have taken up a challenge put forth by local farmer and Lamont County councillor Neil Woitas who donated $1 per acre on Nov. 1 for a total of $2,837. Meanwhile, during the provincial announcement Nov. 6, Jason Nixon, minister of seniors, community and social services, said the federal government could drastically address the affordability crisis by removing the carbon tax. “The reality is, I just
want to emphasize that the number one thing is the carbon tax. This is what is costing us so much to be able to (provide) food compared to other jurisdictions,” he said. “That does not mean inflation will go away. It will still remain a challenge and the demands that we're seeing in our food banks will continue to remain a challenge. But we have a tool right now that can reduce inflation by 16 percent overnight, if the federal Government took action, including on food.”
Lamont Christmas Light Up volunteer Bill Skinner uses a pole to hang Christmas lights on a tree at the town office. The organization was greatly helped with the loan of a bucket truck from KG Enterprises to aid hanging the lights from the trees. The lights will be lit Nov. 25.
We’re again raising money for the Food Bank this year!
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The Cashh or Cheque only. C Lamont Leader; Stop by The Lamont Leader Kerry, Michelle, Brennan & Garrett office in Lamont or mail donation Anderson; Crystal, Trevor & to: Box 1079, Lamont, AB Hunter; Sylvia & Family; Aileen; T0B 2R0. Cheque payable to John Mather; Jana Semeniuk & Family; Joe & Olga Stodola, Al Harvey & Family;‘County of Lamont Food Bank’ In memory of John, Jonothan & Daniel Patan & Tom Kowal, Al & Carol Ropchan; Mark, Ginger, Taylor & Elie Ropchan; Kim, Derek Jarret & Tyson Burns; Anonymous; Steve & Stella Stodola;
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Former Premier Stelmach supports new AHS re-structuring BY JANA SEMENIUK Former Alberta premier Ed Stelmach was on hand to give his support during an announcement made by the Alberta provincial government on Nov. 8 to restructure Alberta Health Services. Premier Danielle Smith said the changes were necessary and that Albertans deserved better. “Alberta's health system isn't working the way it should and the way Albertans deserve and fixing it is critically
important to improving Albertans’ quality of life, and improvements must begin with Alberta Health Services; the largest provincially integrated health system in the country,” she said. Smith gave examples of the failings of AHS, despite having the ‘best health care workers in the country’, citing longer wait times for surgery with only 38 percent of hip replacements and 27 percent of knee replacements meeting the national wait time benchmarks.
“The human cost to both patients and their family is immeasurable. I'm not satisfied with the current state of our affairs and I know Albertans aren't satisfied either,” she said. Smith then rolled out the plan for AHS to have four specialized organizations under one provincial system, each focusing on a different area of the health care system. “Starting today we're creating an integrated provincial health care delivery system that concentrates on four priority
U11 Wild lose game in Redwater KERRY ANDERSON These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries).
Elk Island U11 Wild (34-1) dropped a 7-2 game at Redwater on Saturday with Zenon Cossey and Ellie Poirier scoring. Mary Sobkow and Jaxon Calder picked up assists. On Sunday at Bruderheim, EI dropped a 4-1 game against St.
Paul with Ebenezer Dlugosz scoring and Zenon Cossey picking up an assist. If your hockey star is playing somewhere I don’t yet know about: kamcjm@gmail.com
areas; primary care, acute care, continuing care and mental health and addiction,” she said. “We believe that by creating specialized organizations within one provincial system, we will enable each organization to look after one area of healthcare only, and avoid the scattered and uncoordinated approach of the more rigid centralized structure that exists now.” During the media question portion of the announcement, Rick Bell from the Calgary Sun asked former premier Stelmach what his thoughts were now that there was a major overhaul of the whole system. AHS’ single governing authority was created by dissolving nine provincial health authorities under Stelmach’s government in 2008. Stelmach, who is now the board chair for
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Former Premier Ed Stelmach, who lives in the Andrew area. Covenant Health, answered and said it was a good idea in 2008, but things changed over the years. “In 2008 it was a good decision to consolidate procurement, human resources, management of our hospitals across Alberta (and) information systems to be the same across Alberta and at that time the system worked well,” he said adding that over the years increased demand
in certain areas such as addition and mental health now require a different strategy. “So, a lot has happened since, I think it was May of 2008 when we made the announcement, but I’m fully supportive of the plan that was introduced today. We're very optimistic that we will see positive results. It's bold, but it is strategic and we will see better access for all Albertans.”
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RCMP Continued from Page 2 Community relations and police visibility are the second priority with property crime being the third priority in the area. It was pointed out when there is a call for service, multiple police detachments could respond because they all share a common radio frequency. “If we need a lot of police to respond, then we can get a large number to respond,” said Lafreniere. He said using crime analysts they can target patrols in specific areas where crime could take place. He mentioned the SCAN team, Safer Communities and Neighbourhood, is composed of sheriffs who can watch property people may suspect of being a drug house, or a place where criminal activity takes place. “As police we’re bound by laws and warrants,” said Lafreniere. “But the sheriffs can be
told by the public of these places and then they can watch them covertly.” He said they just need a suspicion that criminal activity is taking place and then they can get a warrant to shut it down and board it up. “If you’re a renter, you’re out of the home … if you’re an owner they can take it from you,” he said. He said the police can’t call the sheriffs, information has to be generated from the public. He said the difference is the sheriffs operate provincially, while the RCMP have to adhere to all the criminal codes of Canada.
He added it's a great resource but it had to be called in by citizens. He said contact could be made via the SCAN website and the more complaints the sheriffs get then the more chances they will take action. Citizens on Patrol was also addressed. It was pointed out Bruderheim had a large group doing this but it was severely impacted by Covid. Councillor Wayne Olechow added it was getting going again and they were hoping more people would join them. “It’s a great resource and it does assist us,” said Lafreniere.
ANDREW, WILLINGDON, ST. MICHAEL RURAL CRIME WATCH
INFORMATION EVENING Friday, November 24, 2023 Supper 6:00 P.M. $10.00 Per Person Program: 7:00 P.M. St. Michael Rec Centre Guest Speaker: Sgt. David Henry All members are encouraged to attend, SIGNS ARE AVAILABLE
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Huge turnout at Andrew as 2 new councillors elected BY JANA SEMENIUK The village of Andrew saw enormous voter turnout for their byelection Nov. 13 with almost a quarter of the village’s residents, 95, showing up for voting day. There were no advance polls and voting commenced at the village office at 9 a.m. and concluded at 7 p.m. By comparison, in 2021 the village had 157 voters in total come out for the election with one day of advance polling in addition to election day. The village of Andrew has a population of 412 as of 2022. According to the most recent version of the Local Authorities Election Act, municipalities under 5000 population are not required to hold an advance poll. Although there were three candidates on the ballot, 59 of the 95 voters only voted for one candi-
date. John (Johannus) Vanvyfeyken took one of the two seats as the top candidate with 72 votes, Chris Lupul took the second seat with 33 votes, while third candidate, Sheila Lupul, garnered 26 votes. Returning officer Mike Klita said there were no spoiled ballots. New councillor Vanvyfeyken said he was surprised at the results and is looking forward to serving in his new role. “I’m a little taken aback by the results and I thank everyone for their support,” he said by text. “My main focus on council for now is learning the ropes and then perhaps when I know better, I’ll present some new ideas and direction.” Second new councillor Chris Lupul said he was happy with the voter turnout and is looking forward to his future
with the council. “I was happy with the voter turnout and happy to come onboard with the village council,” said Lupul. “I intend to use my many years of municipal management experience, from my emergency and enforcement services management role for the municipal district of Opportunity, to guide them on the right path.” Third candidate Sheila Lupul said she ran, with the goal of using her previous council experience and work history to benefit the council. “Thank you to the Village of Andrew residents for caring about the future of our community. Through my years of experience, I can see that this current council is in dire need of education and direction. Perhaps, I could have filled that void,” she said by text. “I am happy to
see two new councillors, and wish them well.” Village of Andrew mayor Barry Goertz said he was thrilled with the large voter turnout. “This is an awesome turnout. We are really pleased with the number of new residents who came out,” he said, adding he is excited to have a full council table again. “I am really excited to finally have a full council, with them both being long term residents and having a really good understanding of the issues here in the village.”
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A large crowd was on hand at the Webbs’s Vermilion Ford dealership. Recently the company, with six implement dealerships along with the Ford dealership, celebrated 90 years of being in business.
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anymore.” “If we get tiny rain, you still need some, we can get a crop.”
“That and the GPS are the two biggest changes I’ve seen and it’s all for the good.”
Continued from Page 8 “The GPS it’s more than tracking, it's the auto steer,” he said. “You can steer a straight line row after row and it makes them so much more efficient. A combine with a 40-foot header can cut within inches of 40 feet and not miss anything,” he said. Another big change he’s seen is in changes in cultivating. “There had been some major developments in minimum till and since 1990 I don’t think I’ve seen any soil blowing now because very few people till the ground
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Budget Meetings
Roadside Mulching – November through March
The County of Lamont Food Annual budget discussions for vvv–a Homestyle mealsBank for seniors CAUTION: Roadside Mulching. Agricultural Services isand accepting Christmas Hamper Lamont County Council are planned low-income households is working on roadside mulching from now to the Requests from Nov. 13 to Dec. 8. for November 27, 29 and 30. The end of March (2024). Signs are posted to enforce ($10 per meal bi-weekly menus). Contact 780Please call (780) 619-6955 and public is welcome to attend in temporary road closures while they work. 895-2233 Ext. 226 to place order or learn more leave a message to request a person or online. The Teams link and about the program. hamper. agenda package will be available at Watch for flying debris and obey signs. If you enter a closed area, the County will NOT be at fault for any Hamper Delivery Date: Sunday, lamontcounty.ca/governance/ `http://www.lamontcounty.ca/communityDec. 17, 2023. agendas-minutes later this month. damage to vehicles. The Community Peace Officer will enforce violations. programmingv
Community Services: Serving Lamont County, Lamont, Bruderheim, Mundare, Andrew & Chipman
Access current monthly services & programs information for FCSS, CALC and KFRN on each of the services’ Facebook pages: FCSSlamontcountyregion|LamontCountyAdultLearns |groups/1922602184662497, or scan the QR code:
For more information, scan the QR code or visit lamontcounty.ca/community-programming. Contact CALC, FCSS or KFRN at: 1-877-895-2233 | 5303-50 Ave. Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 |
(VISIT: lamontcounty.ca/community-programming or call 780-895-2233 for info. or registration). Some of the current CALC, FCSS and KFRN PROGRAMS include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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TIPP and Tax Deadline Reminders
Tax Reminder - A friendly reminder that an additional 10% penalty is applied to unpaid Lamont County taxes on Jan. 1, 2024. If your taxes are overdue, submit them by Dec. 31 to avoid penalty. Business License Renewals - Reminder: business licenses issued in 2023 expire Dec. 31 to be renewed for 2024. Tax Installment Payment Plan Reminder - Lamont County offers taxpayers the ability to pay property taxes in monthly installments by pre-authorized withdrawals rather than one single payment. Sign up before December 31.
Remembrance Day
Lamont County buildings will be Youth Retreat for Gr. 7-12 (Nov. 8-9): Register at signup.com/go/cyuuiQq.(FULL). closed November 13 in lieu of No Stone Left Alone – in partnership with the Town of Lamont: the Remembrance Day Statutory November 11 at this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony. Holiday. #LestWeForget. Parents and Tots (Andrew, Lamont and Bruderheim weekly). Cooking with Your Littles (Andrew and Bruderheim): NOV. 15 & NOV. 16. CALC: Digital Skills Workshops (Andrew): For more information contact Cheryl B. at 780-895-233 x233. Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CALC): DEC. 2. FLEX for Boys and True2U for Girls (weekly). Development Permit for Lamont Christmas Light UP! & Craft Card: NOV 25. Discretionary Use – Appeal by Nov. 22
Residential Snowplowing See lamontcounty.ca/public-tenders for (Snow Removal) full
As the winter season details. approaches, it is important to review the Residential Snowplowing: Policy #5100 and Snow and Ice Control: Policy #5104. Recent changes to the policy includes landowner(s) need to submit a Snowplow/Grading Agreement no later than the earlier of November 15 or the first significant snow event. The Snowplow/Grading Agreement and the Inspection/Hazard Assessment must be completed on an annual basis. See lamontcounty.ca/ publicworks.
ANDREW, WILLINGDON, ST.MICHAEL
RURAL CRIME WATCH INFORMATION EVENING When: Friday, November 24 Where: ST. MICHAEL REC. CTR. Program starts at: 7:00 P.M. Guest Speaker: Sgt. David Henry (Two Hills RCMP Detachment) Meal: Supper 6:00 P.M. Cost: $10.00 Per Person All members are encouraged to attend. Crime Watch Signs ARE AVAILABLE. Membership forms will be available for new mbrs.
(ASB) Meeting The next scheduled ASB meeting is (tentatively) onNext June Agricultural 14, starting at Service 9:00 a.m.Board The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link): lamontcounty.ca/departments/agricultural-services/agendas-minutes-asb. The next scheduled ASB meeting is (tentatively) onNext December 13, starting at 9:00Board a.m. The public is welcome to attend at the Lamont County Agricultural Service (ASB) Meeting Administration Building or virtually through Microsoft Teams (link): lamontcounty.ca/departments/agricultural-services/agendas-minutes-asb. Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing online at: Next Council Meeting www.lamontcounty.ca/communications Next Lamont Council) – Budget Mtgs 27, public 29-30 The next RegularCounty CouncilCouncil Meeting (Regular is on Tuesday, June 13, starting at 9:00Nov. a.m. The Please Note – inFocus is also available for viewing (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as fullis welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or28, virtually The next Regular Council Meeting is planned for Tuesday, November startingthrough at 9:00 online at: sized www.lamontcounty.ca/communications PDF and to access hyperlinks). Microsoft Teams lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes. a.m. The public is (link): welcome to attend at the Lamont County Administration Building or (for those wanting to view the weekly submission as virtually through Microsoft Teams (link). A link to meetings, agendas and minutes can be full-sized PDF and to access hyperlinks). found at: lamontcounty.ca/governance/agendas-minutes. Budget meetings: Nov. 27, 29-30.