August 20th 2015

Vol. 39 No. 13 August 20, 2015 Email: [email protected] Ph: 780-868-9221 or 780-446-3088

- by Carol Marko Although the weather didn’t exactly cooperate on Saturday, August 15, the St. Michael Hotel Garden Party and Corn Roast moved indoors due to cooler temperatures. A decent sized crowd of people turned out to enjoy the feast and entertainment. Owners, Paul and Shirley Hope have faced some challenges since buying the hotel about five and a half years ago. Shirley had to undergo double mastectomy surgery about two and a half years ago, followed by rounds of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. During that time, Paul was working a full time industrial job in Nisku and only able to operate the hotel on weekends. For a while the fantastic buffet dinners they had become known for stopped while Shirley focused on her health and Paul on his job and his wife. As Shirley’s health improved over time, they slowly began to make a comeback over the fall and winter

months of 2014. Last weekend’s Garden Party and Corn Roast was the first of what they hope will become an annual event. Shirley is feeling great, fully recovered, and itching to get back to hosting their buffet dinners as a regular event. Wishing to keep the price of their dinners reasonable, Shirley plans on offering a variety of different meals including chicken and maybe ribs. Saturday’s buffet featured hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, assorted salads, veggies and dip, fresh fruit platter and a variety of sweets and Jell-O for dessert. Saturday’s entertainment featured Paul Hope, Lamont husband and wife team of Larry and Kareena Zalinko and Chipman area resident, Randy Hollar. Shirley and Paul would like everyone to know the hotel is now open daily again and will be hosting their regular Friday and Saturday buffet dinners every week.

St. Michael Garden Party Moved Indoors

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2015 Farmstead Beautification Winners Announced

Clockwise from top left: Division 1 - Deputy Reeve Daniel Warawa & recipients Rudy and Theresa Warawa and family Division 2 – Recipients Ian and Karen Carter & Reeve Wayne Woldanski Division 4 – Recipient Nancy Tymchak & Councillor Roy Anaka Division 5 – Recipients Wardon and Jacqueline Hoculak and family & Councillor Robert Malica Division 3 – Councillor Roy Bryks & recipients Michael and Sandra Lindberg

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Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, August 20, 2015 Page 3

Town of Bruderheim Moving

Forward With Annexation Plans

- by Sylvia Holowach On Tuesday, August 11, Town of

Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch and CAO Patty

Podoborozny came before Lamont County Council with

a presentation outlining the purpose, progress and next

steps of their current annexation process.

The Town of Bruderheim, with the assistance of

Lamont County Municipal Intern, Jordan Panasiuk, has

been busy working through the annexation process criteria

with the objective of annexing lands directly south of the

town’s corporate limits as well as several lots on the

town’s eastern boundary. The town is looking to annex a

total of approximately 1,104 acres.

Mayor Hauch began by thanking County Council for

taking the time to hear their presentation and for sharing

Mr. Panasiuk with them. “He has really done a lot to help

us get to this stage of the process and has been of great

benefit to us”, said Hauch.

Hauch and Panasiuk then proceeded with a power

point presentation outlining the area to be annexed, a list

of residents affected by the proposed annexation and an

over view of the steps that have been taken to date.

To this point, notice has been provided to Lamont

County; all affected residents have received notice of the

plan and consultations have been undertaken with those

landowners in order to gauge support and or any concerns

they may have. Some of the concerns heard thus far

included uneasiness regarding mill rates and assessment,

limitations to land use and paying for garbage collection.

When asked how many of the affected landowners are

in favor of the annexation and how many have concerns,

Hauch replied, “About 50 – 50”.

Reeve Woldanski then asked Hauch if Bruderheim

could show justification for the need to annex so much

land. “We are looking to the future of the town and

looking ahead for the next 40 to 50 years”, said Hauch.

“With all the pipeline activity and all the exploration activ-

ity around us, we want to be certain we will be able to

grow when the time comes”, added Hauch.

Woldanski then asked what the town planned to do

about the residents who continue to have concerns or are

not in favor of the annexation. Bruderheim CAO Patty

Podoborozny, then stated, “It’s not up to the residents to

want it or not; it’s up to Council to choose and decide”.

Hauch and Podoborozny indicated the next steps are to

provide an official notice of intent to annex the lands to the

Municipal Government Board and to develop a

satisfactory transition plan mitigating the concerns of

affected land owners.

“Bruderheim will be making application to the

Municipal Government for the annexation shortly,” said

Podoborozny.

In closing, County Council was informed that once the

application is received by the Municipal Government

Board the Board will advertise the application. If an

objection is received the Board will have to conduct a

Public Hearing and based on the results and findings of

the Hearing, the Board may make changes and

recommendations to the application. If no changes or

recommendations are made by the Board, the proposal

could be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs where

the final step in the process would be the Minister signing

an Order in Council if approved in whole or in part.

Before breaking for a recess, Reeve Woldanski thanked

the delegation for their update and accepted their

presentation as information.


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Politically Correct or Spin…

I saw a portion of the first Republican primary debate

recently and must say I find American politics far more

interesting than the bland politics here in Canada. I

especially enjoyed watching Donald Trump fire his off the

cuff shots at anyone he felt deserving.

Okay, so I’m a fan of “The Donald”. So what! I happen

to find his candor refreshing and entertaining. Be it his

reality TV shows or his run for the Presidency; he, in my

opinion, is his own man. Whether he’s firing someone on

The Apprentice, talking to the media or participating in a

debate, he says what’s on his mind, puts it out there the

way it is and stands behind it, right, wrong or indifferent.

That may be why the American media was all over him

for saying he felt America simply needs to be less

politically correct. Good for him, I say!

I’ll stick my neck out even further and say we could use

a few like him here in Canada. Why? Because I happen

to think his comment about being less politically correct

may have some merit.

The definition of politically correct is: “relating to or

supporting the use of language or conduct that deliberately

avoids giving offense”. If we’ve reached the point that we

need to plan what we’re going to say, how long will it be

before we won’t be able to say anything at all?

Anyone who’s worked in public relations or public

consultation is familiar with spin. Spin is a method of

manipulating words, or statements, in an effort to control

the way something is expressed to the public in order to

influence the way the public thinks. Those who are good

at it are often referred to as spin doctors. Believe it or not,

there are courses that actually teach this stuff - honest.

Our politicians pay truck loads of money for these spin

doctors, or aides as they call them, to ensure their political

campaigns, speeches and statements are politically correct.

In my opinion, we get nothing more than the illusion

they’re really interested in or care about issues that matter

to us. I’d rather hear what a politician is thinking in a

true, uncensored fashion than in a selective and scripted

presentation. I’d like to see someone accept responsibility

when a mistake is made instead of listening to the rhetoric

that a situation was managed or handled poorly. Enough

already, with the misdirection, diversion and selective

presentation of facts supporting one or the other’s

position. How refreshing would it be to have federal,

provincial and municipal politicians with the guts to say

what most us are already thinking?

Is it possible that we’ve been programed to be

politically correct to such an extent that we’re afraid to

exercise our thoughts or opinions publicly because we

think we may be punished, shunned or labelled?

Absolutely! That’s why those who have the grit to

voice their opinion, speak without mincing their words,

ask difficult questions and say it the way it is get labelled

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(Continued from Page 4) as know-it-alls, loud mouths and poo poo disturbers.

(Is that politically correct enough?) That could also

explain why it’s so much easier to vent and voice an

opinion while having a cup of coffee with a few friends

than in public.

Honestly, we’re heading into a federal election and

some of the political jargon coming across our

television screens is just plain pitiful.

As much as I’d love to see someone, anyone, in this

federal campaign, be truthful with their feelings and

say it the way it is, I know it won’t happen – all for the

sake of being politically correct and handing out

the spin.

And that is why I like Trump’s style!

- Sylvia


Temperatures Rise as County Council Gets Back To Business - by Sylvia Holowach After taking a break for the month of July

and in following with Policy 3102, Lamont County Council

returned to their regular monthly meeting schedule on Au-

gust 11, 2015.

With the temperature outdoors expected to rise above 30

degrees, little to no air circulation in council chambers

because of renovations, and Council’s addition of

numerous discussion items to the agenda, Reeve Woldanski

got things started without delay. “The sooner we start, the

sooner we’ll be finished”, said Woldanski.

Council quickly adopted the June regular meeting

minutes, the minutes of the July 21, 27 and August 5 Special

Meetings and motion to go in camera. After returning from

an hour long in camera session, Council began working

through their agenda items.

Councillor Anaka questioned why there has been

nothing done about the road signs on Twp. Rd. 580 even

though he brought the matter to the attention of public

works over a year ago. “A ratepayer talked to me about the

signs at the Farmers Appreciation Barbeque last year and

the same ratepayer talked to me about it again at the BBQ

this year. Why has nothing been done yet? Don’t these

grader operators see that signs are missing or that roads

need gravel?” questioned Anaka. CAO Robyn Singleton

directed the matter to Director of Public Works, Harold

Hamilton who was unable to provide an explanation.

Division 3 Councillor Roy Bryks took the opportunity to

ask why so many matters continue to go unaddressed. “We

have items going back to 2013 that haven’t been

completed”, said Bryks. CAO Singleton assured Council he

would review the list and provide his findings at the

September meeting.

Councillor Bryks turned up the heat in chambers even

more when he asked where the cost breakdown for the

upgrade to Rge. Rd. 160, an undeveloped road allowance

was. “I asked for a complete breakdown. I want to know

exactly how much money was spent”, said Bryks. “You

know how much. You got that at the last meeting” said

Warawa. “No I didn’t”, said Bryks. “First it was $15,000

then it was $21,000. I asked for a total. Hydro-axing, labor,

trucking, equipment costs, gravel costs, everything. I want

to know what the whole thing cost right down to the last

dollar” said Bryks.

Hamilton thought his staff could get the information

back to Council that afternoon but later realized the

information would not be forthcoming. The item was

referred to the next meeting and a detailed breakdown is to

be available at that time.

Bryks then queried the construction of Rge. Rd. 185

north of Twp. Rd. 562. “How much has been spent on this

road so far and what is the purpose of building such a wide

road for only a couple of miles. If it’s not going to be built

all the way to Highway 45, then what good is it? What is

the standard road width in the county” he asked.

Director of Public Works, Harold Hamilton said the

construction of the road had been on the books for a couple

of years and the standard road width in the county was an

8 meter top. “If the standard is 8 meters, then why is this

road 10 meters? Not 5, not 8, not 9 but 10 meters; 33 feet,

and why was the dust control done for 500 meters? Who’s

paying for the dust control? The road is in my division and

I want to know how much has been spent, how much is

going to be spent, what the agreement for dust control is

and what the reason for building such a wide road for only

a couple of miles is”, said Bryks. The item was referred to

the next council meeting.

Councillor Malica then brought up a complaint he

received from a ratepayer about garbage dumped in his

field. “He has shingles, bags, papers, all kinds of stuff

dumped there. And I got a text this morning about the

landfill and a classified ad in the paper. They’re charging

$80.00 a metric tonne for unsorted large loads and $100.00

for propane bottles over 100 pounds”, said Malica. “What

is there to sort? Garbage is garbage”, said Warawa.

“We pay 62% of the requisition and have only one vote

on the Commission. I asked our last CAO if there was

anything we could do to get another sitting member on the

Commission a year ago and still have no answer” said

Bryks. “From what I can see, the dump is costing us

money. We have to send the guys out to pick up garbage

all over the place”, said Deputy Reeve Warawa. “I have to

agree. It doesn’t look like there is much benefit being

provided to rural residents or urban residents, for that

matter, right now” said Reeve Woldanski.

After some humorous back and forth remarks about the

proper reference being landfill not dump, the item was

referred back to administration for further review with a

report due at the next meeting.

Councillor Anaka then questioned if the renovation to

the public works building was complete and if the

contractor has been paid. “Staff is complaining about noisy

work stations because of the ventilation system”, he said.

A motion was made that in addition to the sound study

staff is doing, administration is to review the design and

installation of the ventilation system and have the results

available to council as soon as possible.

Council wasted no time addressing remaining agenda

items and with Council Chambers being exceptionally

warm and uncomfortable, Reeve Woldanski adjourned the

meeting shortly before 4 p.m. The next meeting is

scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2015.


- by Sylvia Holowach Lamont County Policy 5102 - Sale of

Crushed Gravel/Pit Run to Ratepayers was up for

discussion at the August 11 council meeting.

Director of Public Works, Harold Hamilton

informed council that according to the Policy

Statement, Lamont County can sell crushed gravel or

pit run, to a maximum of 30 tonnes per ratepayer

residence, for their personal use, subject to availability

of supply.

As of late, public works administration has received

numerous calls from ratepayers concerned that in order

to qualify for the purchase of gravel, their “Residence

must be in Lamont County”.

It has become apparent Lamont County has a

number of producers who own and farm land in the

county, but do not reside in the county. These

ratepayers feel they should have the same eligibility to

purchase gravel for grain bin pads, driveways, etc. as

ratepayers who reside within the county borders.

Public works administration recommended the sale

of gravel should be made available to all ratepayers

who own land in the county regardless of the location

of their residence and asked that Council make the

appropriate changes to the Policy so the sale of gravel

could proceed.

As Council started discussing how the Policy could

be changed to accommodate the request, they soon

realized it was not as easy as originally thought.

Deputy Reeve Warawa questioned how much gravel

the county currently sells through the program on a

yearly basis. Hamilton estimated the total sale to be

approximately 2,200 to 2,800 tonnes per year. Warawa

then asked how the sale could be limited to a producer

who owns numerous parcels of land. “We have to be

able to keep it fair and make sure we have enough

gravel on hand,” said Warawa.

Director of Planning & Community Services,

Stephen Hill suggested the Policy could be changed to

read 30 tonnes per titled parcel. Councillor Anaka

quickly pointed out if the sale was by titled parcel, a

producer with ten parcels could qualify to purchase

30,000 tonnes, needed or not. Anaka did not think it

would be fair to ratepayers who own smaller amounts

of land and shared Warawa’s concern about having an

ample amount of gravel on hand.

Anaka also questioned how the purchases of gravel,

regardless of amount, should be paid for. He reminded

Council about a situation experienced a couple of years

ago where a trucker picked up gravel, said it was for

his nine neighbours, paid for it in cash and the county

found out a short time later the gravel had actually

been delivered and sold to a site outside the county.

Hamilton suggested billing ratepayers for their

gravel purchases. Reeve Woldanski quickly countered

that suggestion by saying “We’d probably never

collect”.

Warawa suggested the best way to ensure payment

would be by cheque. “If a trucker picks up for his nine

neighbours, he should have a cheque from each

neighbour proving he is hauling for them” said

Warawa.

CAO Robyn Singleton recommended the matter be

deferred back to administration for further research

and be returned with revisions in time for the

September meeting.

Council accepted the recommendation unanimously.

Flaws Discovered in County Policy

Re: Sale of Crushed Gravel/Pit Run to Ratepayers

KEEP KIDS SAFE

Know the Rules

Make sure you know and follow these school bus safety rules for motorists. It’s not only smart; it’s the law!

Yellow Flashing Lights signal that the bus is getting ready to stop and load or unload children. This means you should slow down and prepare to stop.

Red Flashing Lights & Extended Stop Arms signal that the bus has stopped, and children will be entering or exiting the bus. This means you should stop your car and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn and the bus resumes moving.

As always, be alert and watch out for children whenever you are behind the wheel.



Follow these important rules on the school bus for your safety and the safety of your fellow passengers.

Arrive at your bus stop at least five minutes early. Running to catch the bus is very dangerous.

Stand at least three giant steps away from the curb when you see the bus approaching your bus stop.

Stay put until the bus stops, the door opens and the driver tells you it’s okay to enter the bus.

Always use the handrails when entering and exiting the bus. Never walk behind the bus. If you must cross the street, cross

in front of the bus. Walk on the sidewalk alongside the bus at least five giant steps before crossing in front of it, making sure you and the driver can see one another.

Stay seated the entire time the bus is moving. Avoid yelling or loud talking that could distract the driver.

Get On Board

With a Safe Ride


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A kindergartener’s first day of school is a day to cherish. There are so many firsts to experience, from wearing a backpack for the first time to making new friends to riding on a school bus. All of these firsts can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. For many youngsters, school marks the first time they are away from their parents for an extended period of time. As a result, safety concerns especially concerning transportation to and from school is foremost on the minds of many parents. School bus safety is something that should be presented to children in terms they can understand. Riding on a school bus is often a fun experience for kids, but the pro-spect of leaving Mom or Dad behind at the curb can spark mixed feel-ings. It is best to prepare students for the school bus a few weeks prior to the first day of school to gauge their reactions and plan accordingly. Acquainting children with school bus safety and protocol can ease first day jitters. Walk to the bus using a sidewalk if there is one. If no sidewalk is pre-

sent, walk on the opposite side of the street facing oncoming traffic. Wait for the bus at the designated stop. Don’t wander away. Do not go into the street while waiting for the bus to arrive. Do not roughhouse or run around with friends while waiting for the

bus to arrive. Wait for the bus a safe distance away from the street until the bus

stops and opens the door. Walk one-by-one onto the bus. Do not push or crowd the doorway. Once on the bus, quickly find a seat and sit down. Do not put your head, arms or anything else out of the bus window. Keep the bus aisle clear of backpacks or other items. Keep voices down so not to distract the driver. Listen to the driver. Do not throw things on the bus. Exit the bus slowly and do not push. If you must cross the street when exiting the bus, do so in front of

the bus so the driver can see you.

School Bus Safety

for Kindergarteners


Parents can go over these rules again and again. On the first day of school, some parents prefer to let their children ride the bus to school and then the parents meet the children at the school to watch the boys and girls exit. This also reassures the children that they are safe riding the bus. The first day of school may be full of new things, but children can acquaint themselves with school bus safety and grow accustomed to riding one each day.

School Bus Safety

for Kindergarteners

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Ukrainian Catholic Church – Jaraslaw earlier this year.

Since that time the remnants of the demolition have been

burnt and buried.

The church tour booklet Mr. Althouse refers to was

originally developed as a guide for the annual Lamont

County Doors Open Church Tour and won the Attrac-

tions Canada Award in 2001 and 2003. The Doors Open

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The Churches of Lamont County (Continued from Page 12)

Pictured Above Right:

Paul Hope (left) joins Randy Hollar

on stage at St. Michael Hotel

on Saturday, August 15

Pictured Below Right:

Kareena Zalinko of Lamont

CAROL MARKO PHOTOS


- by Carol Marko Alberta Country Music Legend, Randy

Hollar, grew up on a farm in the Viking area, “riding the

school bus and milking cows”. He left home at the age of

14 to follow the Canadian rodeo circuit, breaking broncs,

and later as a professional bull rider for nine years. He

won the long go-round at the rodeo in Cheyenne,

Wyoming in 1973.

A true cowboy, Randy has spent his life on roundups,

cattle drives and rodeos. He is also a farrier by trade for

the past 30 years.

A great Wilf Carter fan, Hollar began singing and

yodelling Wilf’s songs before he went to school. For the

past 25 years, he has been travelling and performing them

with the Alberta Country Music Legends from west to east

coast across Canada and some parts of the U.S. including

Montana. He has performed at the Calgary Stampede,

Winspear, Dow Centre in Fort Saskatchewan, Arden

Theatre in St. Albert, Festival Place in Sherwood Park and

Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose.

Today, he makes his home on a farm in the Chipman

area, where he raises Belgian draft horses.

This year, Randy was presented the Bev Munro Award.

It reads, “This Annual Award is to Honour an Individual who

has Dedicated Years to Promoting Country Music, Entertaining

and Supporting Alberta Talent and Traditional Country Music.

The Bev Munro Award, sponsored by the Association of

Canadian County Music Legends Presented to Randy Hollar,

January 25, 2015.

This award is now proudly displayed on a wall in the

St. Michael Hotel.

Alberta Country Music Legend, Randy Hollar

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Alberta RCMP have received a significant number of reports in the past several weeks from residents who have received phone calls from individuals claiming to be from Canada Revenue Agency. The callers claim that the potential victim owes money in taxes which must be paid as soon as possible. The phone calls are high pressure in nature and, in some cases; the victim is threatened with arrest if the amounts are not paid. This scam is not new and it resurfaces every year during tax season. The relatively recent practice of “call spoofing” over the internet has breathed new life into this crime by making the call display of victims falsely read either a local number or the official number of the Canada Revenue Agency. Here are a few safety tips to assist: · No legitimate government agency or business will demand payment in gift cards or prepaid credit cards. These methods are used

by criminals in order to hide their activities from police; · If you receive a call from someone claiming you owe money, get as much information from them as possible and tell them you will call them back. Find the government agencies’ phone number through a trusted source (phone book, or official website) and call the depart-ment back. Don’t trust the phone number or email from the caller until you have verified that they are who they say they are; · Do not share any personal information with the caller, such as confirm name, social insurance number, address, etc.… The best protection from scammers is to learn how to resist being pushed into a decision regardless of how persuasive or aggressive the scammer may be. Arm yourself and the vulnerable people in your life by learning how to recognize and protect yourself from fraud at Canada’s Anti-Fraud Centre. www.antifraudcentre.ca and http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/scrty/frdprvntn/menu-eng.html.

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