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Vol. 17, No. 42, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 www.LamontLeader.com
Queen’s passing brings changes to municipalities BY JOHN MATHER The passing of Queen Elizabeth II (Sept. 8, 2022) means many small changes will be coming to municipal offices and public buildings across the region. In Lamont, the Town posted on its website that it would be joining members of the Commonwealth in mourning her death and “extend heartfelt
condolences to all members of the Royal Family.” Flags at the Town will be at half mast for the mourning period of 10 days. The Queen’s portrait will be draped with a black shroud. “She’s the only monarch I’ve ever known in my life,” said Lamont Mayor Kirk Perron. “And it’s going to be a darker world without her.”
He said the Town would observe the guidelines from the provincial government and he had also posted a message on his personal website. “It’s going to be an interesting time for the Commonwealth with the Queen’s passing.” Perron, who said he’s a “history nerd,” added that her passing will be a very significant event in world history.
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Sept. 8, but is remembered as a great monarch who visited Mundare, Chipman, Lamont and Bruderheim as part of her 1978 Royal Tour.
“It’s hard to think of another individual who had as much impact on our lives as the Queen,” he added. “It’s very fitting she worked right until the very end.” He said her portrait in several buildings in the town had been draped in black in accordance with custom. Perron said there would be so many small changes with her passing such as the new anthem ‘God Save the King,’ and the creation of some new currency. He said the Town will follow all the protocols as they were outlined by the Province. He added the Town Council would do a tribute during its Sept. 13 council meeting. The Queen visited Lamont, and a small monument is erected along the railroad where she stopped, in 1978. Meanwhile in Bruderheim, Mayor Karl Hauch offered his thoughts on the passing of the Queen. “We were planning an event to recommemorate our Queen’s Park and with the passing of the Queen we’ll be doing something more special now.” He said he personally felt the Queen was the “Quintessential monarch.” “She ruled with grace and poise and dignity,” he said Sept. 10. “She had a sense of humour at times. And during turbulent times she was a rock for the country and the Commonwealth. “I hope King Charles comes in and maintains the same stability she provided.” He said the Queen’s portrait has been wrapped in a shroud, but he didn’t know how long it would take to get a new portrait of the King. He said the Town would follow the provincial lead and have the flags at half mast for 10 days. Hauch added the town council would probably provide a tribute to the Queen at a future council meeting. He said he had been at a conference and a moment of silence had been held. “She was always in service to her country,” he said. “Right up until this (last) week she was performing her duties in service to her country.”