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- by Sylvia Holowach - On Friday, June 12th, 2015, Leon

Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville Wainwright

attended two ceremonies recognizing Canadian Veterans

of the Second World War in honour of the 75th anniver-

sary of Canada’s participation in the conflict.

At the Andrew Rainbow Club, on behalf of the

Honourable Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs,

MP Benoit presented World War II Veterans, Fred

Yakimchuk and Lawrence Wilson each with a commemo-

rative lapel pin and certificate of recognition in honour of

the extraordinary role Canadians played in the Allied

victory.

“The Government of Canada strives to recognize the

tremendous contributions of those men and women who served

Canada in the Second World War. The Canada we all enjoy

today was forged through the sacrifice of those Canadians and

the sacrifice of their comrades,” the Honourable Erin

O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs was quoted in a

press release.

“As a proud and grateful nation, it is our responsibility to

remember all those who served our country during the Second

World War, including the more than 45,000 Canadians who

made the ultimate sacrifice for our shared values of freedom,

democracy, human rights and the rule of law,” said MP

Benoit.

At the Lamont Seniors Center, in front of family,

friends and Mayor Bill Skinner, MP Benoit presented Mr.

Albert Engman, of Star, with his commemorative pin and

certificate of recognition.

“Today, it is with great pride that we come together in our

community to remember and honour the brave and courageous

men and women living among us who selflessly served and

sacrificed to defend our cherished way of life. I am both

humbled and privileged to have this opportunity to recognize

Second World War Veterans right here in the Vegreville-

Wainwright riding with a limited edition commemorative lapel

pin and a personalized certificate of recognition. I sincerely

hope you will wear the pin with pride and display your certifi-

cate of recognition in a place of prominence as a daily reminder

of the profound respect and gratitude we all share for you. On

behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the Government of

(Continued on Page 3)

Lamont County WWII Veterans Contributions

Recognized by Government of Canada

L-R: Leon Benoit, MP; Fred Yakimchuk; and Mayor Heather Tait

L-R: Leon Benoit, MP Vegreville Wainwright; Lawrence Wilson and Village of Andrew Mayor Heather Tait

L-R: Town of Lamont Mayor, Bill Skinner; recipient Albert Engman; Leon Benoit, MP Vegreville Wainwright

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PHOTO SYLVIA HOLOWACH

Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015 Page 3

- by Sylvia Holowach—Member of Parliament, Leon Benoit

dropped by the Mundare Seniors Drop-In-Center with

two announcements before heading out to the Town of

Lamont on Friday, June 12.

Firstly, on behalf of the Honorable Alice Wong,

Minister of State (Seniors), Mr. Benoit announced the

Drop-In-Center is receiving $24,830.00 from the New

Horizons for Seniors Program. The financial support will

allow for the replacement of the flooring in the facility so

everyone can continue to enjoy perogy suppers, floor

curling, quilters’ guild meetings and bingos.

The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors)

stated in a press release, “Our Government is proud to

support seniors in communities across Canada through

lowering taxes and investing in meaningful initiatives such as

the New Horizons for Seniors Program. Through partnering

with organizations, we can help to keep seniors active, engaged

and informed.”

MP Benoit was cited as saying, “Through initiatives such

as the New Horizons for Seniors Program, we are helping to

ensure that seniors maintain a high quality of life and continue

as active, participating members of their communities.”

Marion Chudyk, President of the Mundare Senior Citi-

zens Club stated, “The Mundare Senior Citizens Club is

thankful for the New Horizons Community Based Project

Grant funding that is made available by the Conservative

Government of Canada and the support of MP, Leon Benoit.”

On behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister

of State for Social Development, Mr. Benoit announced

the Drop-In-Center is receiving $5,038.00 from the

Enabling Accessibility Fund. The funding will to be used

for the installation of automated sliding doors which will

improve accessibility to the facility.

Later, at the Lamont Seniors Drop-In-Center and on

behalf of the Honourable Candace Bergen, Minister of

State for Social Development, MP Benoit announced the

Town of Lamont is receiving $16,575.00 from the

Enabling Accessibility Fund to improve accessibility for

individuals with disabilities. It is proposed the funding

will be put toward the installation of three accessible

washrooms at the Lamont Park.

In a press release, The Honourable Candice Bergen,

Minister of State for Social Development was quoted as

saying, “Our Government is committed to ensuring that

Canadians of all abilities have the chance to contribute to our

communities and be included in all aspects of society. Through

our investments in the Enabling Accessibility Fund, more than

1,800 projects across the country are improving accessibility so

that all Canadians participate in their communities and

workplaces.”

MP Benoit commented, “The Government of Canada is

creating opportunities for Canadians with disabilities through

support of the Town of Lamont’s project. Thanks to

organizations like yours, who care about accessibility, we are

eliminating barriers and we’re helping to bring workers,

employers and communities together.”

Mayor Bill Skinner responded, “The Town of Lamont is

very appreciative of receiving these funds from the Enabling

Accessibility Fund. These funds will assist us in making our

park area more accessible and enjoyable for persons with

disabilities.”

MP, Leon Benoit Brings Good News to Lamont and Mundare

Canada and our local community, I thank you for your service.

It is due to your remarkable contributions that our great nation

is strong and free,” said MP Benoit.

Quoted in a press release, The Honourable Erin

O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs stated, “I join my

colleagues across the country in recognizing the tremendous

contributions of those who courageously defended our shared

values of peace and freedom in the Second World War.

Through this tribute, we are remembering and honouring those

who served in this conflict with pride and appreciation.”

Mr. Engman has eight children; sons, John, Bill, Jim,

Eric, Don and Ken and two daughters, Alice and Elaine;

most of whom were present for the ceremony. Mr. Eng-

man also has 23 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren

and one great-great grandchild.

World War II Veteran Chris Turner was also scheduled

to receive his pin and certificate but was unable to attend

the ceremony.

WWII Veterans Honoured (Continued from page 2)


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Mike Abdulhak may be new to the Lamont

business community, but he is no stranger to

many people in the area.

Many of you may remember Mike as the orig-

inal owner of Mike’s Hair in Fort Saskatchewan.

There, he served the Fort Saskatchewan

community and surrounding areas for 23 years.

After selling his shop in Fort Saskatchewan in

2008; Mike decided to try a new

challenge and a new direction. He

bought and successfully ran a pizza

franchise outlet in Edmonton, which

he operated for seven years.

Upon selling his pizza franchise,

Mike decided he wanted to return to

barbering as it had remained his first

love, stating, “This is what I do.”

He’s been married for 32 years to

Samar (pronounced Summer), and

brags that “I have Summer all year

long.” Mike and Samar are the proud parents of four

sons; Sam (31), Omar (25) and 21 year old twins, Ron and

Tyler.

Mike’s Trimz is located in the previous Lucy’s Looking

Glass location, across the street from the Servus Credit

Union, and next door to Jim’s Tune-up & Diesel.

Mike and Samar have renovated the building giving it

a fresh bright atmosphere that is welcoming and friendly.

Appointments are not necessary, as Mike’s Trimz is a

first come, first served barber shop and with plenty of

parking on the north side of the building you can sit, relax

and share in friendly conversation while you wait.

Whether you are an old friend, an old customer, or

haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting Mike; he

welcomes everyone to come visit him in his new

barber shop.

Mike looks forward to meeting everyone and making

many new friends in Lamont.

Mike’s Trimz New Barber Shop in Lamont Originally printed in our June 4 issue, this article did not appear in its entirety due to human error.

With apologies to Mike, we are reprinting his story in this issue

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Theft From Vehicles

Vegreville, Alberta - During June 8th and 9th, 2015, vehicles were entered in the areas of Hilliard, Mundare and Vegreville. RCMP are looking for the public's help in identifying an adult male in his twenties with a Mohawk hair style, and 6 feet tall. The male sus-pect was driving a dark grey / black hatchback similar to a ford focus. The suspect was seen during the morning of June 9th, 2015, breaking into a vehicle in the alley on 50th street in Vegre-ville. He was wearing a red shirt and a black jacket. If you have any information regarding this incident, please call Vegreville RCMP at 780-632-2223 or Crime stoppers at 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477)

Rural Property Crime Near Andrew

On June 8th, 2015 Two Hills RCMP received a complaint for theft from a property near Andrew. Between June 6 and June 8 criminals attended a rural property and stole batteries from parked vehicles, siphoned gas from the vehi-cles and stole full jerry cans. With the increase in property crime, Two Hills RCMP are ask-ing the public to ensure their property is secure by taking preven-tative actions such as; installing security cameras, locking your vehicles and buildings, and reporting any suspicious persons and vehicles immediately. Two Hills RCMP are increasing patrols in rural areas but are ask-ing for the public to assist by being observant and reporting suspi-cious persons, vehicles and activity, especially in the overnight or early morning hours. The RCMP are seeking help from the public by reporting any information you have about this or other crimes. Call the Two Hills RCMP at 780-657-2820 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com


The evening of June 5, 2015 saw 36 young men and

women, adorned in graduation cap and gown, enter the

Lamont High School gymnasium to take their seat on the

stage, in front of family, friends and teachers, for a ceremo-

ny they will not soon forget.

As they marched down a carpeted and dimly lit aisle, the

smiles on their faces and the excitement in their eyes were a

clear indication of the success they had achieved and a

reminder of the work they had completed to get them there.

The evening started with the singing of O’ Canada fol-

lowed by a message from Principal Sharon Mclean. “As

teachers we must help them as much as possible to get

going. The greatest risk in life is taking no risk at all, and

one of the secrets to life is the joy of doing something that

makes you truly happy,” stated Mclean.

“Reach for the things that are challenging and remember

you are the only ones who can limit your achievements,”

were some of the words of advice given by EIPS Superin-

tendent Mark Ligouri.

Teacher and Master of Ceremonies, Allan Hope then

read a message forwarded to the graduates from Vegreville

Wainwright, M.P. Leon Benoit who was unable to attend.

Newly elected MLA, Jessica Littlewood followed, and

paused a moment to take a ‘selfie’ with the graduating class

before continuing with her message of congratulations.

“Think big”, she said. “After all, I would have never

thought as a 17 year old Jessica Littlewood, that ten years

later I would be standing in front of you today as your

MLA. Anything is possible. Tonight’s theme, Today We

Follow, Tomorrow We Lead, is very appropriate because

the future of Alberta is in the best of hands – yours,” she

concluded.

(Continued on Page 7)

“Today We Follow, Tomorrow We Lead”


Clockwise from top left: Valedictorian, Jared Bartz; Lili Achty

with Principal Sharon Mclean; Joel Kroening; Class of 2015

SYLVIA HOLOWACH PHOTOS

Greetings and congratulatory messages

were then delivered by Lamont Town

Councillor Dave Taylor, Bruderheim

Mayor Karl Hauch and Lamont County

CAO Allan Harvey.

“Much worse than a failed dream is not

to have dreamed at all,” were a few of the

words delivered by EIPS Trustee, Vice

Chair, Colleen Holowaychuk.

“It begins here, it begins today. Each of

you will travel your own path. Meet chal-

lenges straight on and with heads held

high. (Continued on Page 8)


(Continued from Page 7)

Strive for excellence. Think how amazing it would be if

everyone in the world lived up to their full potential. The

future is in your hands, go forward and make the most of

it”, said Inspirational Speaker, Greg Simmons.

Jared Bartz concluded his Valedictorian speech with a

message to his fellow graduates. “I wish you all the best

with your future endeavours and hope that you will all live

your lives to the fullest and that you will make the most of

what life has to offer”.

A review of years past and memories made were

presented by Class Historians Emily Lopushinsky and Zoey

Shaw, followed by a thank you to the teachers from Taryn

Eleniak, Katie Antoniuk and Courtney Andruchow.

Teacher, Allan Hope, delivered the reply from the teach-

ers followed by a message from the Class of 2015 given by

graduates Monica Fedyniak and Mitchell Trenholm.

After the unveiling of the 2015 Class Composite, intro-

duction of the graduands, presentation of the certificates

and closing remarks it was time for celebration as the grad-

uates left the stage, beginning the next phase of their future.

Left: Class Historians,

Emily Lopushinsky (L) and Zoey Shaw (R)

Right: from L-R

Thank You to Teachers

Taryn Eleniak, Katie Antoniuk

& Courtney Andruchow


OTTAWA (10 June 2015) – Leon Benoit, Member of Parlia-

ment for Vegreville-Wainwright released the following state-

ment today:

“It is with mixed emotions that I announce that I will not

seek re-election in the next federal election which will be held

on October 19, 2015.

“I am truly looking forward to a slower pace of life and more

time with my wife, Linda, and our children and grandchildren

and friends. However I will greatly miss working with the

wonderful people I have represented over the years and my

colleagues, both present and past.

“It has been such an incredible honour and pleasure to have

represented the salt-of-the-earth people of the constituencies of

Vegreville (1993-1997), Lakeland (1997-2004) and my current

riding of Vegreville-Wainwright which I will continue to repre-

sent until October 19th. My constituents have been so support-

ive and respectful even when our points of view have occasion-

ally differed!

“I was first elected to Parliament in 1993 as a Reform MP,

which then morphed into the Canadian Alliance, and was

proud to become part of this new Conservative Party of Canada

in 2003 led by one of Canada’s best leaders ever, Prime Minister

Stephen Harper. It has been a privilege to serve with him.

“I have been lucky to be part of seven teams of MPs who

entered public service with the common objective of making

our country a better place in which to live and putting Canada

in a position of having a greater

influence in global affairs. It is

has been a wonderful, hum-

bling opportunity and I will

truly miss all of my colleagues

current and past.

“Finally, I thank all of my current and past staff for all of the

great work you have done for me, our constituents and for this

truly great nation of ours, Canada.”


BENOIT ANNOUNCES HE WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION

Submitted - Albertans now have information about palliative

care and end-of-life care at their fingertips with the launch

of a new provincial online resource.

The new website, MyHealth.Alberta.ca/Palliative-Care,

gathers evidence-based information for patients, families

and health care providers. The website includes:

• An introduction and overview of palliative and end-of-

life care for patients, families and health care providers.

• A search function for services and programs.

• Symptom management tips for patients and families.

• Content developed specifically for newborns, children

and youth.

An up-to-date calendar will provide details about

upcoming courses, events and conferences related to

palliative and end-of-life care, as well as information on

new provincial initiatives.

“We’re really happy to be able to share this information

with Albertans,” says Dr. James Silvius, Medical Director,

Seniors Health, Community Seniors Addictions and

Mental Health for Alberta Health Services (AHS). “There

was an enormous amount of collaboration and effort that

went into the development of this important resource.”

AHS’ provincial Palliative and End-of-Life Care team

partnered with MyHealth.Alberta.ca to develop the

resource and conducted extensive consultation with

palliative experts and public representatives from across

the province to ensure the health information is current,

easy to understand and written for Albertans. The website

was built for mobile devices and includes the same fea-

tures and information as the full site but adapts for easy

viewing on cellphones and tablets.

This is the first of a series of health topics to be

expanded upon on MyHealth.Alberta.ca.

For more information, please email:

[email protected]

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health

authority responsible for planning and delivering health

supports and services for more than four million adults

and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a

patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible

and sustainable for all Albertans.


Provincial Palliative and End-of-Life Care Website Launched

http://www.myhealth.alberta.ca/palliative-care


Submitted - Members of the Auxiliary to Lamont Health

Care Centre gathered on June 2, 2015 and presented

donations to Harold James CEO of Lamont Health Care

Centre and Deb Hancheruk, Manager of Beaverhill

Lodge. The donations given were raised through a Silent

Auction, St. Patrick’s Day Tea, canteen sales and monthly

whist parties.

Lamont Health Care Centre will use the donation

towards the purchase of an air pressure mattress and

sheepskins. Beaverhill Lodge will use their donations

towards furnishings in the new Lodge.

The Auxiliary would like to say thank you for all dona-

tions received from members and community for a most

successful Garage sale held on June 7.

Auxiliary to Lamont Health Care Centre Donates PHOTOS SUBMITTED


Partners, Dave Magee and Amanda Wheeler assumed

ownership of the Chipman Hotel & Neighbourhood Pub

on April 16 this spring. However, Amanda is no stranger

to the Village of Chipman; having previously lived here

from 2000 to 2009. During that time, she also worked at

the Chipman Hotel and already has a great relationship

with most of their regular patrons.

After moving to the city of Edmonton, she met her

current partner, Dave. When they learned the hotel was

for sale in December, she convinced him to come take a

look with her, and he fell in love with the vintage hotel

and agreed to make an offer on the place.

Amanda stated, “I’m absolutely thrilled to be back” in

Chipman. “This is my home!” This is the community

where as a single mother, she raised three kids for nine

years.

Since assuming ownership, they have done some

renovations and completely redecorated the lobby and

five guest rooms which are available for rent to weary

travellers. In Dave’s words, he is “committed to

returning this place to its former glory.” He’s also

committed to the community; to bringing in lots of live

music, karaoke and special events. They currently feature

Karaoke by Mike Siepert on a regular basis. They’ve

already been keeping the place pretty lively; having Mike

out for Karaoke on June 5, followed by Joe Supple & The

Alberta Country Gentlemen on June 6 and 7 during the

Car Crafters weekend event. Both acts are scheduled to

appear again on the weekend of July 3 & 4.

Dave and Amanda want to welcome people back to

their neighbourhood pub and newcomers as well. They

look forward to meeting everyone who enters their

establishment. Come on out to Chipman and make them

feel welcome in the community.

Community Welcomes New Owners at Chipman Hotel

Amanda Wheeler,

new face of the

Chipman Hotel,

is “absolutely thrilled

to be back”

and looks forward to

having the pleasure

of serving you

in the near future.


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CAROL MARKO PHOTOS

Babas & Borshch booth at Lamont County Open House in St. Michael on June 10.

Pictured above (L) Baba Magda, The Face of Babas & Borshch

Lamont County First Annual Open House

About 60 people turned out for Lamont County’s First

Annual Open House, which was held on June 10 at the St.

Michael Hall from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Execu-

tive Director, Sarah Rindero took charge of supervising

children in the Bouncy Castle outside the hall while their

parents gathered information inside, viewing various

booths and speaking with County Councillors and staff.

Meanwhile, Emergency Services Coordinator/Lamont

County Fire Chief, Randy Seimens was in charge of the

BBQ, cooking up a whole lot of hot dogs. The fundraiser

sale of hot dogs, cookies and pop raised $343.50 for the

County of Lamont Food Bank.

Lamont County Communications Co-ordinator,

Heather Atkinson was pleased with the turnout, stating

that Sturgeon County’s turnout was around 80 people and

this was their third year hosting a County Open House.


Submitted - Lamont County’s 3rd annual Babas & Borshch

Ukrainian Festival is set to happen in Andrew, August 22-

23, 2015. This award-winning festival dedicated to pre-

serving and promoting the Ukrainian culture is growing

again.

“In 2015 expect a repeat of the most popular aspects of

the festival: free admission, Baba’s Bazaar, Outdoor Music

Jam shuttle tour of the church, museum, and grain eleva-

tor, Beer Garden, talks and tours, demos, kids’ activities,

signature festival drink, Na Zdorovlia and lots of Ukraini-

an food. Show your Passport with 3 years worth of

stamps and get a free Squeeze Your Baba doll!” said Jim

Newman, Economic Development Manager, Lamont

County.

Festival Coordinator, Hazel Anaka said, “In addition,

enjoy a FREE 3 ounce sample of borshch just for attending

the festival. Take in the borshch demo class by Chef Gail

Hall. Enter the Borshch Cook Off with culinary heavy-

weights, Chefs Gail Hall, Brad Smoliak and Mary Bailey,

founder/editor of The Tomato as judges. New rules, still

no entry fee, still fun. Immediately after the Cook Off and

closing out the festival will be a screening of the James

Motluk documentary film, A Place Called Shandro, featur-

ing many familiar local sights and faces. I recognized all

but two people in the movie so either I’m very connected

or very old!”

Baba Magda (part Media Diva, part Favourite Grand-

mother) is the face of the festival and what better to en-

gage her followers than through the launch of the Baba

Magda Fan Club. Join online or on site for a chance to win

a prize pack worth $245. The first 100 to sign up will have

a Gift Bag waiting for pick up at the Festival. Members

will get advance notice of special events and perks.

NEW this year: Michael Mucz, author of Baba’s Kitchen

Medicines, Touring Tin antique car show, “It’s not Sauer-

kraut, it’s Kapusta!” make-it-and-take-it, Churches of La-

mont County photo slideshow, Babas & Babes photo

slideshow, trios, choirs, dancers, “Ukrainian Food - Days

of Feasting & Fasting” talk, Thistle Hill Petting Zoo, and

more.

Zabava tickets are now available for a delicious Ukrain-

ian banquet, Ukrainian Shumka Dancers, Axios Men’s

Chorus, and dance band Zabava u Koli, $50 each in ad-

vance. Stay for the impromptu Shumka kolomyika! Pick

them up at the Andrew Village Office or online at

www.babasandborshch.ca or by calling 780-365-2434.

All Things Baba, All Things Borshch!

Head BBQ Chef, Vince Price cooks up hot dogs and hamburgers

for a hungry crowd while his sister, Gail Hrehorets keeps a

watchful eye on the whole crew.

Price Automotive hosted a fundraiser BBQ in their

parking lot during the town wide garage sale held in the

Town of Lamont on June 6. The fundraiser was held to

raise funds towards the Town of Lamont Perogy Festival

and the Christmas Light Up campaign. Amount raised

was not available at press time.

Price Hosts Fundraiser BBQ


by Sylvia Holowach - County Council added the St. Michael Land-

fill to the agenda at their June 9th Council meeting because

illegal dumping of garbage on private property and county

ditches continues to be problematic in all divisions of the

county.

Each Councillor indicated they had received phone calls

from ratepayers complaining about garbage being found in

fields and county ditches and the hours of operation at the

landfill.

When Councillor Roy Anaka indicated he had received

calls from ratepayers upset they were unable to unload their

garbage because they had been turned away at the landfill

gate, the majority of Council commented they had received

the same complaints.

Deputy Reeve Warawa asked for an update regarding a

motion made at the May 5th Council meeting in which admin-

istration was asked to write a letter to the Landfill Commis-

sion regarding their change in hours of operation and re-

search the hours of operation, policies and practices of Land-

fills in surrounding counties.

County Manager, Al Harvey advised Council a letter had

been sent to the Landfill Commission as well as all the towns

and villages in the county. He further indicated a review of

the hours of operation at surrounding landfills resulted in

varied hours of operation but that some were open to the

public until 8 p.m. two or three days a week.

When asked, Director of Public Works, Harold Hamilton

confirmed public works staff is being dispatched to pick up

garbage more often this year than they were in 2014.

A report, submitted to Council, by Road Maintenance Su-

pervisor Gerald Thorowsky indicated gar-

bage picked up by public works in June

included items such as fridges and deep

freezers full of meat.

Council was in agreement that every

time public works staff is asked to pick up

garbage they are being taken away from

duties they should otherwise be doing,

resulting in added costs to ratepayers for

manpower and equipment time.

Peace Officer, Steve Crosby also con-

firmed the number of garbage related calls

he is responding to have more than dou-

bled compared to those received last year.

Crosby says rural residents can do a

lot to help deter the problem by being

observant of vehicles unfamiliar to their

area transporting garbage. Crosby asks

residents to provide him with the license

plate number and description of the vehi-

cle, when possible, as that information is

very helpful in locating the offender.

Division 3 Councillor and Landfill

Commission member, Roy Bryks will

bring the issue before the rest of the

Commission at their next meeting.

Anyone caught dumping garbage may

receive a fine of not less than $500 but not

more than $10,000, possible imprison-

ment for not more than six months for

non-payment of a fine, and be responsi-

ble to reimburse the county for the cost of

clean-up and disposal of the waste. In

addition, those caught dumping garbage

on private property could be charged

with trespassing.

St. Michael Regional Landfill and Garbage on County Council’s Agenda

Photos of garbage illegally dumped in a Lamont County resident’s field



By Carol Marko - A beautiful spring day dawned on the

Village of Chipman on Saturday, June 6 while motorcy-

cles and riders assembled at the Chipman National Hall

to participate in the first annual Ride for Daddy’s Angels

poker rally fundraiser organized by The Four Horsemen

Veterans Motorcycle Club (VMC). One of the four

founding members of the club, former Chipman Fire

Chief, Steven “Raz” Rasmussen, tragically died in March

of this year following complications of a broken ankle.

The Four Horsemen VMC planned the event in Steven’s

memory, and as a fundraiser to go into an educational

fund for his two young daughters under the age of four.

Steve Rasmussen was not only the Chipman Fire

Chief; he was also an 18 year veteran of the Canadian

Armed Forces, a committed community volunteer and a

dedicated husband and father.

The Ride for Daddy’s Angels is a way for Steven’s

fellow veterans, firefighters and community members to

honour his memory and to give back to him for some of

the help he has given them over the years. Before de-

parting from Chipman, club president, Tim “Sparky”

Sparks announced that they plan to make this “an annu-

al event until the girls reach 18 years of age.”

Joining the ride this year were Steve’s brother Shaun

and wife, Sharisse, riding Steven’s bike. Approximately

35 - 40 bikes registered for the ride, which pulled out of

Chipman around 11:30 Saturday morning and returned

around supper hour to enjoy a BBQ dinner. Ride offi-

cials were not available for comment on the actual num-

ber of riders participating or the amount of money

raised.

Ride for Daddy’s Angels

CAROL MARKO PHOTO


By Sylvia Holowach - Once again, the annual Seniors

Appreciation Barbeque, hosted by Lamont County FCSS,

was a huge success. The afternoon of June 4, 2015 approx-

imately 60 attendees gathered at the Mundare Drop in

Center for a free lunch and good company. Attendees of

all ages were able to enjoy live musical entertainment in-

side, take advantage of a beautiful summer day outside or

just sit back, relax and enjoy a nice chat in the Center’s

lobby.

Mundare Seniors Appreciation Barbeque Enjoyed By All

Submitted - The Chipman Lions Club has donated $1,000 to the Lamont Health Care Center to honour the memory of Mrs. Helen Sharun (nee Antoniuk) who passed away at the age of 96 years. When the Chipman Lions Club was originally chartered, Helen’s husband, the late Mr. William (Bill) Sharun, was one of the original charter members of the club. The club decided at that time to hold their meetings at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sharun and Helen volunteered to supply a meal for the Club members and any guests that attended the Chipman Lions Club Meetings. In later years the Club moved their meetings to the Chipman Curling Rink and then to the Chipman Golden Seniors Club. For approximately 53 years Helen con-tinued to supply meals to the Lions Club. The Chipman Lions Club, made this donation to the Lamont Health Care Center to commemorate Helen’s lengthy service to the Lions Club who continue to serve their community.

The Chipman Lions Honor Mrs. Helen Sharun (nee Antoniuk)

SYLVIA HOLOWACH PHOTO


Submitted - The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP wants to

advise the residents of Fort Saskatchewan and Lamont

County of some recent fraudulent activity occurring in

the Fort Saskatchewan Area. The Fort Saskatchewan

RCMP has received complaints about a ‘utility

scam’. Residents and businesses have been receiving

calls from an individual that claims to represent their

local electric, water or gas company. The caller advises

that there is an overdue bill and payment is required

immediately or the services will be shut off. Fraudsters

will then requests payment by prepaid debit/credit

cards, because no photo identification is required to

purchase these cards and the funds are difficult to trace

once loaded to the card.

Warning Signs - How to Protect Yourself

Utility companies do contact customers via phone from

time to time; however they would never request a pay-

ment by prepaid debit or credit card over the

phone. Overdue payments would appear on your next

month’s bill.

Call the customer service number on your utility bill,

this will ensure that you are speaking to a real employee

of the company.

Never give out any personal information over the

phone.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions and if you feel pres-

sured never hesitate to terminate a call.

Protect Yourself. Every year, Canadians lose millions

of dollars to the activities of scammers who bombard us

with online, mail, door-to-door and telephone scams. If

you want to stay on top of scams, inform yourself on

how to recognize the various types of scams and protect

your personal information by visiting law enforcement

organizations' websites, the Canadian Anti-Fraud

Centre or other reputable organizations.

Remember these golden rules to help you beat the

scammers:

Always get independent advice if an offer involves

money, personal information, time or commitment.

There are no guaranteed get-rich-quick schemes;

sometimes the only people who make money are the

scammers.

Do not agree to offers or deals right away. If you think

you have spotted a great opportunity, insist on time to

get independent advice before making a decision.

Do not hand over money or personal information, or

sign anything until you have done your homework and

checked the credentials of the company that you are

dealing with.

Do not rely on glowing testimonials: find solid evidence

of a company's success.

Log directly on to a website that you are interested in

rather than clicking on links provided in an email.

Never send money, or give credit card or online account

details to anyone you do not know and trust.

If you spot a scam or have been scammed, get help.

Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, the

Competition Bureau or your local police for assistance.

Scammers are imaginative and manipulative. They

know how to push your buttons to produce the re-

sponse they want.

If you think you or someone you know has been

a victim of fraud, please contact the Canadian

Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Advise Public

Regarding Fraud Prevention


by Sylvia Holowach - On Saturday, June 13th, 2015, with an

overcast sky, a cool wind and intermittent rains, hundreds

of motorcycle enthusiasts left the CFB Edmonton Garrison

Training & Lecture Facility, starting a 300 kilometer trek in

support of raising funds for prostate cancer research.

The riders, with five leg stops in total, stopped at

Gibbons, Smoky Lake, Andrew and Mundare, where all

riders gathered for lunch and time to stretch their legs

before heading out to their last stop in Lamont.

At approximately 1:30 p.m., in intervals of 15 to 20

minutes and 20, 30 or 40 participants at a time, the riders

reached their last stop of the day at the Lamont Recreation

Centre. While in Lamont, they had their rally cards

stamped and warmed up in the Lamont Arena Meeting

Room, with a cup of coffee and a cookie; hosted by the La-

mont Lions Club, Lamont Fish & Game Association and

other volunteers, before heading back to CFB Edmonton

Garrison.

While in Lamont, Edmonton Chapter Ride Captain, Jeff

Mercier, indicated the number of riders was down from

1300 in 2014 to between 700 and a 1000 this year. “I don’t

have the exact number of riders right now but it was raining

when we left this morning and the weather may have had an

impact on the number. But it’s all good, we do this because we

love it and we’re fighting prostate cancer while we do it,” said

Mercier. “In the past 6 years the Edmonton Chapter has raised

1.5 million dollars and I’m proud to say we are the first Chapter

in Canada to reach 1

million dollars in five

years of doing the ride;

so rain or shine, you

can expect to see us

again next year,”

added Mercier.

Lamont Mayor,

Bill Skinner partici-

pated in the ride

again this year, as did

his son Joey and

Granddaughter Terri-

Lynn. “I love riding a

motorcycle, absolutely

love it. My wife Sheryl

rides and both the boys

ride. We’re a riding

family. Participating in

the Ride For Dad event

gives me an opportunity

to do what I love, while doing what I can for the fight against

prostate cancer,” said Mayor Skinner.

Although the exact amount raised for the 2015 Edmonton

TELUS Motorcycle Ride For Dad, was not known on

Saturday, the last amount available at press time was just

over $250,000 and growing.

Edmonton Annual Telus Motorcycle Ride for Dad

Raising Money in the Fight Against Prostate Cancer

Ride For Dad-Edmonton Chapter, Ride Captain Jeff Mercier


Grandpa, Mayor Bill Skinner and Granddaughter Terri-Lynn leave Lamont, headed for CFB Edmonton Garrison



by Sylvia Holowach - Members of the Lamont Lions Club and

other volunteers were ready for hundreds of participants

of the 2015 Edmonton TELUS Ride For Dad to arrive at

the Lamont Recreation Center Meeting Room on

Saturday, June 13, 2015.

The Lamont Lions Club and the Lamont Fish and Game

Association offered the ride participants a cookie and

coffee or a cookie and bottled water for a Toonie, with the

proceeds collected going to the Ride For Dad. The cook-

ies were donated by the Lamont Fish and Game Associa-

tion while Lions Club members and other volunteers col-

lected the Toonies, ensured the coffee was hot and hand-

ed out the cookies of choice.

Lions Club members, Steven Sharun, Fred Pewarchuk,

Chris and Valerie Mintenko along with volunteers Sheila

Sharun, Lillian Pewarchuk, Sheryl Skinner and Town of

Lamont Deputy CAO, Elaine Milliken were kept busy all

afternoon.

On the other side of the Meeting Room door,

volunteers Carl Skinner, Irene Skinner, Janice Sheppard and

others ensured all the riders got their rally cards stamped

before leaving for CFB Edmonton Garrison.

At the end of the day $550.00 was raised, and coupled

with a donation of $250.00 from the Lamont Lions Club,

a total of $800.00 was added to the fight against prostate

cancer.

Lamont Organizations and Volunteers Join the Fight

L-R: Lamont Lions Club member, Fred Pewarchuk, President, Steven Sharun, and Treasurer, Chris Mintenko


PICTURED BELOW: Back Row (L-R) Joey Skinner, Carl Skinner, Ride Captain Jeff Mercier, Mayor Bill Skinner, Janice Sheppard

Front Row (L-R) Terri-Lynn Skinner, Irene Skinner, Sheryl Skinner



by Carol Marko - The sun shone brightly on the 15th Annual Chip-

man Car Crafters Show ‘n’ Shine on Sunday, June 7th. The

popular show, featuring rat rods, classic cars and trucks was

well attended once again and didn’t disappoint participants

or attendees.

In case you’re wondering what rat rods are, they are built

from scratch vehicles using any leftover parts a restoration

enthusiast may have. Therefore, they could contain parts

from any variety of car makes and models from any years.

The total number of vehicles registered for the event was

276, although the total number participating was estimated at

around 350. Those who don’t register are not eligible for

prizes, but some participants don’t care, as long as they have

an opportunity to show off their pride and joy.

As with vehicle owners, some attendees don’t bother to

pay the $2.00 gate admission either. The total number of ad-

missions paid was 1200, but the total number of spectators

was estimated to be somewhere between 1500 and 2000 peo-

ple. The club also raised over $200 cash and a number of

food items for the Lamont County Food Bank.

Gate admissions go into the general funds of the

club in order to pay for trophies, dash plates, ad-

vertising, paperwork and any other expenses they

may incur.

One unique entry was a 1988 Cadillac Brough-

am d’Elegance white hearse, complete with a fu-

neral home no parking sign and carrying a wood-

en coffin seen in the open rear door. Another was

the 1966 fire truck belonging to the Chipman Fire

Department. Among the vehicles spotted were

several 1920s and 30s Model A Fords, a 1936 red

GMC Maple Leaf pickup truck, a purple 1976

Dodge Duster and a 1985 Bombardier MPs army

truck. As a post war baby boomer, the show took me back to

my childhood while viewing a number of old classic vehicles.

Among them were a 1968 Chevy Malibu, 1958 Oldsmobile 88,

1964 Ford Galaxie 500, 1968 Dodge Monaco, 1948 Chev 2

door model, 1956 Chevy Belair, 1958 Chev Biscayne and even

a 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1. The oldest vehicle spotted was

a 1913 Overland Model 69F, manufactured by the Willys-

Overland Company in Toledo, Ohio. This vehicle, which

predates WWI, featured a right hand steering wheel and was

in production between 1903 and 1926.

At the end of the day, over 40 trophies were handed out in

total. Of those, the best of show trophy winner was Perry

Dolhaniak from Edmonton with a 1956 Chevy Belair. The

first prize trophy winner for people’s choice was also Perry

Dolhaniak. The second prize trophy for people’s choice went

to Sheldon Foley from Vegreville with a 1996 Ferrari. The

Koch trophy for best Ford went to Paul Newman from Stony

Plain with a 1927 Ford truck.

Chipman Car Crafters Shine Again

ABOVE: 1971 Chev Truck Formerly Used by Alberta Lands & Forestry

“Rat Rods”

CAROL

MARKO

PHOTOS


1936 GMC Maple Leaf

1927 Ford Pickup

Koch Trophy Winner

for Best Ford

1959 Dodge Custom Royal 1958 Chevy Biscayne

1913 Overland

Model 69F

1988 Cadillac

Brougham ‘d Elegance

Hearse

CAROL MARKO

PHOTOS


A Yummy Dish the Kids Could Make for Dad this Father’s Day!

Here’s a dish that is so easy to make and is a big hit with kids (young or old)! Or the kids could make it for Dad on Father’s Day; it’s just that simple! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this concoction of burgery goodness! Remember if you have a favorite recipe that you would like to share with the rest of our readers, you can email it to me: [email protected] or in the mail: Box 14, St. Michael, AB T0B 4B0

Cheeseburger Casserole

Note: This casserole is made in layers

1 lb. lean ground beef 1 tbsp. beef bouillon powder 2 - 3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. prepared mustard 4 tsp. ketchup ½ tsp. granulated garlic 1 onion, minced 1 tbsp. seasoned salt 1 box of macaroni & cheese 6 slices bread 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 3 large dill pickles, sliced (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Butter your 6 slices of bread and put them butter side down in an ungreased baking dish (I use the long Pyrex dish). Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the bread. Prepare the box of mac ‘n’ cheese per package instructions. In a large skillet, combine the first 8 ingredients. Brown meat until there is no pink showing! Drain excess fat. Pour prepared mac ‘n’ cheese over the cheese bread. Then pour the meat over the mac ‘n’ cheese. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese (or more if desired) on top of the meat. Then top with pickles. Last but not least get your ketchup bottle and squeeze “Zig-zags” of ketchup on top of the casserole. Bake uncovered for about 20 – 25 minutes or until the cheese is all melted. Let cool 5 – 10 min. before serving.

BREAK & ENTER TO RESIDENCES IN BRUDERHEIM

On June 11th, 2015, the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to 3 calls for service in regards to Break & Enter complaints to residence’s on 46 Street, in Bruderheim, AB. Between 10:00 p.m. on Wednes-day, June 10th and 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11th, the suspect or suspects gained entry to unlocked garage man doors and a locked out building stealing items such as alcohol and a mountain bike. The investigation continues, however the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are encouraging anyone who has any information in regards to these Break and Enters or if anyone has been the victim of a Break and Enter, at or around the same time, to contact the Fort Saskatch-ewan RCMP at 780-992-6100 or call Crime Stoppers to remain anon-ymous. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stop-pers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward. The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP wants to remind the residents of Fort Saskatchewan, Lamont, Strathcona and Sturgeon Counties to always: • Lock your residential and out building doors. • Do not leave any open windows unattended. • Do not leave any valuables in plain view. • Do not leave a garage door opener in a vehicle parked outside the residence. • Record the serial numbers of any items of value in or around your residence. • Install proper lighting or motion activated lighting around your property.


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Vegreville RCMP Investigate a Series of Vehicle Entries Vegreville, Alberta - The Vegreville RCMP are currently investigating a series of Break and Enters that occurred Between June 8th, 2015 and June 9th, 2015, in and around the Town of Vegreville. A lone male suspect was caught on video surveillance breaking into a vehicle parked behind a business on 50th Street in Vegreville. Multiple vehi-cles were also broken into in the rural area outside of Vegreville, with a total of five vehicles being entered. The suspect is described as a Caucasian male and has his hair styled in a distinct Mohawk. The male was observed driving a dark grey newer model Toyota Matrix with a rental plate on it. If you have any information on these or any crimes, please call the Vegreville RCMP at 780-632-2223. If you want to remain anonymous

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