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The June 18th issue of the Elk Island Triangle
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Vol. 38 No. 10 June 18, 2015 Email: [email protected] Ph: 780-868-9221 or 780-446-3088
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Page 2 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015
- 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)
Page 4 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015
NEXT ISSUE – July 3, 2015
Deadline for Submissions: Friday, June 26, 2015
The Elk Island Triangle welcomes your letters to the editor, guest editorials, and news contributions with or without pictures
Please include your name and phone number for contact information Lamont County’s ONLY LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED newspaper!
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
RCMP Reports
Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015 Page 5
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Corrections Ad corrections must be made before the second insertion. Allowance will be made for one incorrect insertion.
Acceptability Standards The Elk Island Triangle will not knowingly publish any advertisement that is illegal, misleading or offensive to its readers. The Elk Island Triangle reserves the right to all advertising copy subject to the approval of the publisher. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred, whether such error is due to negligence or otherwise; and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement. The Elk Island Triangle will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any or all material, whether news copy or advertising submitted for publication and do maintain the sole right to exercise discretion in these matters. The opinions expressed in articles printed in the Elk Island Triangle are those of the people quoted and do not necessarily represent the position of the Elk Island Triangle.
Notice to Advertisers The Alberta Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination because of age, sex, marital status, race, creed, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin. In compliance with this code, the Elk Island Triangle reserves the right to make the necessary changes in advertising copy.
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
Page 6 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015
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”
Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015 Page 7
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)
Page 8 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015
(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
SYLVIA HOLOWACH PHOTOS
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.”
Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015 Page 9
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:
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.
Page 10 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015
Provincial Palliative and End-of-Life Care Website Launched
Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015 Page 11
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
Page 12 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015
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.
Page 14 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015 Page 15
Page 16 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015
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.
Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 17, 2015 Page 17
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
Page 18 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015
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
SYLVIA HOLOWACH PHOTOS
Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015 Page 19
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
Page 20 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015
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
Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015 Page 21
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
Page 22 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015
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
SYLVIA HOLOWACH PHOTO
Grandpa, Mayor Bill Skinner and Granddaughter Terri-Lynn leave Lamont, headed for CFB Edmonton Garrison
SYLVIA HOLOWACH PHOTO
Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015 Page 23
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
SYLVIA HOLOWACH PHOTO
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
SYLVIA HOLOWACH PHOTO
Page 24 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015
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
Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015 Page 25
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
Page 26 Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 18, 2015
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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