June 4th 2015

Vol. 38 No. 9 June 4, 2015 Email: [email protected] Ph: 780-868-9221 or 780-446-3088

Over 40 volunteers made Perogies for Perogy Festival Over the 2 days they made 70 dozen Cottage Cheese; 240 dozen sauerkraut & 420 dozen cheddar

The Perogy Festival will be held in conjunction with the Community Fair on June 20th.

Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, June 4, 2015

2014 Elected Official and CAO Salaries for Lamont County and Surrounding Municipalities

by Sylvia Holowach - Disclosure of salaries and benefits for munic-

ipal officials, the chief administrative officer and designated

officers is required by Alberta Regulation 313/2000.

The following is a list of amounts paid to elected officials;

CAO’s and designated officials in Lamont County and

surrounding municipalities as obtained from the 2014 Finan-

cial Audit Reports. Where available, comparison earnings

between 2014 and 2013 have been provided. Population

figures were obtained from the Alberta Municipal Affairs

website.

Lamont County:

Reeve W. Woldanski received $54,714 in 2014 compared

to $50,834 in 2013, an increase of $3,880. Deputy Reeve D.

Warawa collected $51,425 in 2014 compared to $47,567 in

2013, an increase of $3,858. Councillor R. Anaka received

$48,137 in 2014 compared to $44,301 in 2013, an increase of

$3,836. Councillor R. Malica collected a total of $48,137 in

2014. Councillor R. Bryks received a total of $44,883 in 2014.

CAO Allan Harvey collected $182,153 in 2014 compared to

$177,564 in 2013, an increase of $4,589.

Elected officials and the CAO collected a total of $429,449

in 2014 and with a rural population of 3,872 resulted in a

total per capita cost of $110.91.

County of Minburn No 27:

Reeve E. Anderson received $91,772 in 2014 compared to

$72,770 in 2013, an increase of $19,002. Deputy Reeve C.

Ogrodnick collected $70,839 in 2014 compared to $61,538 in

2013, an increase of $9,301. Councillor R. Konieczny

received $65,678 in 2014 compared to $62,505 in 2013, an

increase of $3,173. Councillor D. Melenka collected $63,435

in 2014 compared to $60,333 in 2013, an increase of $3,102.

Councillor D. Rattray received $63,435 in 2014 compared to

$60,333 in 2013, an increase of $3,102. Councillor R. Wagner

collected $65,678 in 2014 compared to $62,505 in 2013, an

increase of $3,173. Councillor T. Kuzio received $63,435 in

2014. CAO D. Marynowich collected $171,446 in 2014 com-

pared to $161,459 in 2013, an increase of $9,987.

A total of $655,718 was paid to the CAO and elected offi-

cials in 2014 and with a population of 3,278 resulted in a cost

of $200.00 per capita.

The County of Minburn also included the following in

their report: Ag. Fieldman D. Ullery received $123,372 in

2014 compared to $118,326 in 2013, an increase of $5,046.

Thorhild County:

Reeve W. Crosswell received $49,785 in 2014 compared to

$43,304 in 2013, an increase of $6,481. Councillor L. Sisson

collected $49,186 in 2014. Councillor D. Buryn received

$43,330 in 2014. Councillor K. Grumetza collected $41, 276 in

2014 compared to $42,853 in 2013, a decrease of $1,577.

Councillor S. Hanasyk received $41,276 in 2014 compared to

$46,016 in 2013, a decrease of $4,740. CAO B. Kolewaski col-

lected $128,832 in 2014. Former Acting CAO, J. Cornelius

received $42,650 and former CAO James Squire collected

$175,000 in 2014.

Elected officials and the CAO were paid a total of

$353,685 in 2014, and with a population of 3,417, the per cap-

ita cost was $103.50.

However, when the total of $217,650, for the Former Act-

ing CAO and the Former CAO, was added, the per capita

cost increased by $63.69 to $167.19.

County of Two Hills No. 21:

Reeve A. Sayler collected $51,359 in 2014 compared to

$57,076 in 2013 for a decrease of $5,717. Councillor E.

Yaremchuk received $54,290 in 2014 compared to $52,668 in

2013, an increase of $1,622. Councillor P. Gordeyko collected

$38,670 in 2014 compared to $39,297 in 2013, a decrease of

$627. Councillor J. Odegard received $35,454 in 2014 com-

pared to $40,889 in 2013 for a decrease of $5,435. Councillor

A. Pidruchney collected $34,565 in 2014 compared to $41,190

in 2013, a decrease of $6,625. CAO, S. Dary received

$126,528 in 2014.

Elected officials and the CAO received a total of $340,866

in 2014, and with a population of 3,160, the per capita cost

was $107.87.

The County of Two Hills also included the following in

their financial report: Ag. Fieldman E. Kozak received

$101,494 in 2014 compared to $118,326 in 2013, a decrease of

$16,842. Emergency Services Coordinator/County Fire Chief

Brad Straty collected $77,068 in 2014 as compared to $73,792

in 2013, an increase of $3,276.

The total of $178,562 paid to the Ag. Fieldman and the

County Fire Chief increased the per capita cost by $56.50 to a

total of $164.37.

Smoky Lake County:

Reeve R. Bobocel received $87,365 in 2014 compared to

$87,170 in 2013, an increase of $195.

Councillor D. Cholak collected $77,309 in 2014 compared to

$89,683 in 2013, a decrease of $12,374. Councillor R. Ori-

chowski received $85,432 in 2014 as compared to $82,702 in

2013, an increase of $2,730. Councillor C. Lukinuk collected

$92,808 in 2014. Councillor C. Smigerowsky collected

$81,024 in 2014. CAO Cory Ollikka received $173,245 in 2014

compared to $173,008 in 2013, an increase of $237.

In addition to the salary, benefits and allowances paid to

elected officials and the CAO, Smoky Lake County’s 2014

financial statement included all other expenses paid.

With a population 2,459 and a total of $597,183 paid to the

elected officials and the CAO, Smoky Lake residents paid

$242.85 per capita.

(Continued on Page 3)


Lamont County Officials Salaries - Continued Beaver County:

Reeve K. Smook received $32,604 in 2014 compared to

$38,848 in 2013, a decrease of $6,244. Councillor S. Scott

collected $36,233 in 2014 compared to $30,340 in 2013, an

increase of $5,893.

Councillor R Yarham collected $51,337 in 2014 compared

to $47,763 in 2013, an increase of $3,574. Councillor D. Col-

lison received $27,984 in 2014 compared to $32,206 in 2013,

a decrease of $4,222. Councillor A. Hanson collected

$55,546 in 2014 compared to $46,161 in 2013, an increase of

$9,385. CAO R. Beck received $181,749 in 2014 as com-

pared to $170,222 in 2013, an increase of $11,527.

With a total of $385,453 paid to elected officials and the

CAO in 2014, and a population of 5,689, the per capita cost

was $67.75.

Sturgeon County:

Mayor T. Flynn received $89,607 in 2014. Councillor F.

Caron collected $62,109.

Councillor S. Evans received $60,841. Councillor W.

Bokenfohr collected $60,031. Councillor J. Kaup received

$61,291. Councillor P. D. Tighe collected $68,631 and

Councillor K. Shaw received $64,828 in 2014. CAO P.

Tarnawsky collected $261,458 in 2014 compared to

$252,008 in 2013, an increase of $9,450.

A total of $728,796 was paid to the CAO and Council in

2014 and with a population of 19,578, the per capita cost

was $37.22.

Strathcona County:

The Mayor received $127,000 in 2014 compared to

$138,000 in 2013, a decrease of 11,000.

Ward 1 Councillor collected $76,000 in 2014 compared to

$76.000 in 2013 resulting in no change.

Ward 2 Councillor received $80,000 in 2014 compared to

$79,000 in 2013, an increase of $1,000.


$79,000 in 2013, a decrease of $1,000.


$79,000 in 2013, an increase of $1,000.


$80,000 in 2013 resulting in no change.


$78,000 in 2013, an increase of $1,000.


$74,000 in 2013, a decrease of $1,000.


$80, 000 in 2013, a decrease of $3,000.

The Chief Commissioner (CAO) collected $315,000 in 2014

compared to $288,000 in 2013, an increase of $27,000.

Strathcona County has a rural population of 27,015 in

addition to Sherwood Park’s population of 65,075 for a

total population of $92,490.

A total of $1,063,000 was paid to the CAO and elected

officials for an average per capita cost of $11.49.

On May 23rd, 2015, Two Hills RCMP received a report of

a vehicle theft that occurred in Andrew, Alberta.

Sometime during the overnight hours a vehicle and

holiday trailer were stolen from a residence in Andrew.

The vehicle is described as being a White 2003 Chevrolet

Silverado with black vent visors and black running boards.

The holiday trailer is described as being a 27 foot, White

1996 ‘Kustom Koach’.

Two Hills RCMP are seeking the public’s help with any

information related to the theft and are encouraged to call

immediately regarding any suspicious activity.

If you have any information regarding this theft, please

contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820

or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at

www.tipsubmit.com.

Theft of Truck and Trailer in Andrew

Whooooo Dat?


“Eeny, meeny, miny, moe” …. Take Two….

The mail’s arrived, the envelopes have been opened and

we, in Ranges 19 and 20 know how much our tax notices

increased.

Of the several increases I know of, ranging from $150 to

$2,100, some may be easier to ‘swallow’ than others. What,

if anything will be done about them is a personal choice. We

can accept them, adjust our budgets and pay the bill, or drop

another $100 and launch an appeal with the Assessment Re-

view Board.

Two options to choose from, no big deal, right?

Not quite! You see; I can be a bit stubborn and tend to

check into things I don’t quite understand or want to know

more about. Especially if they don’t quite sit well or smell

right to me. Often times I run into dead ends; other times I

find interesting and useful information.

Such is the case with a document entitled, ”Guide to

property assessment and taxation in Alberta”. It’s written in

boring government style but, if you have the patience to read

it, offers useful information.

Friends and neighbors I spoke with indicated their resi-

dential properties increased noticeably, while their bare land

properties decreased slightly. By percentage, acreages and

subdivided yard sites on 80 or 160 acres seemed to see the

biggest increase.

My curiosity, regarding these differences, led me to read

“Final Report and Recommendations on Farm Property As-

sessment Issues”; another boring government document but

one that revealed similarities to the assessment process cur-

rently being conducted in the county and some conceivable

reasons why increases are being experienced.

Yes, it’s possible I’ve misinterpreted what I’ve read, but

because of my stubbornness I don’t let go of something until

I’m good and ready, especially if I feel it’s wrong, unfair,

deceptive or forced on me without explanation as to why.

Before I decide to accept our increase or appeal it, I plan

to make good use of a third option; asking questions.

The option of asking questions is available to all ratepay-

ers in the county and I happen to have questions for which I

need some answers.

For now; all I’ll say is we, as property owners, still have

some rights and I wish I would’ve had this information

when the assessor arrived at my house in 2014. The outcome

may not have been different, but at least I would’ve under-

stood what was changing and why.

It’s likely too late to reverse any of the changes to my as-

sessment and I will most likely accept it; but only after I’ve

had my questions answered.

However, considering all properties in the county are

going to be assessed by 2017, it may not be too late for my

friends and fellow ratepayers to the east.

Please try to acquaint yourselves with the documents

mentioned above, familiarize yourselves with your rights,

find out when your area is scheduled to be assessed and try

to be home so you can ask questions when the assessor

comes to your door; because the questions you ask, infor-

mation you provide and responses you receive, could help

you understand why assessments are changing and possibly

save you some money in the end.

- Sylvia

In My Opinion

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Tax-Free Savings Accounts help seniors save more

Dear Editor,

Liberal Member of Parliament Scott Brison is wrong and out of touch with the priorities of Canadians when he attacks our Government’s action to help families and seniors save more for their retirement. Through Economic Action Plan 2015, our Conservative Government announced an increase in the annu-al contribution room of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) to $10,000. TFSAs are a popular savings vehicle for many Canadi-ans, particularly seniors.

By the end of 2013, almost 2.7 million seniors had a TFSA. Of those seniors, nearly 60% had annual incomes of less than $40,000. And of the people who contribute the maximum amount to their TFSAs, almost half are seniors. It’s clear that Canada’s seniors recognize the wonderful saving opportunity that TFSAs can provide leading up to and during retirement.

This is action that builds on our Government’s strong record for seniors. We introduced the largest Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) increase in over 25 years to support low-income seniors, and introduced pension income splitting.

Unfortunately, Mr. Brison and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau recently revealed their economic plan, which they admitted has a $2 billion shortfall. That’s why, if given the chance, they would have to increase taxes on all Canadians, including taking away TFSAs and income splitting. And even at that, econo-mists say the numbers in their plan still won’t add up.

Only our Conservative Government can be counted on to help seniors save more.

Sincerely,

Leon Benoit, M.P.


Mike’s Trimz New Barber in Lamont Mike Abdulhak may be new to the Lamont business commu-

nity, but he is no stranger to many people in the area.

Many of you may remember Mike as the original 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 Sum-

mer), and brags that “I have Summer all year long.” Mike and

Sumar 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.

Mike Abdulhak may be new to the Lamont business commu-

nity, but he is no stranger to many people in the area.

Many of you may remember Mike as the original 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 Sum-

mer), and brags that “I have Summer all year long.” Mike and

Sumar 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 former Lucy’s Looking Glass

location, across the street from the Servus Credit Union, and

next door to Jim’s Tune-up & Diesel. (Continued on Page 7)


Mike has renovated the building giving it a fresh bright at-

mosphere 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.


Submitted - Improved 2015/16 funding for student en-

rolment growth is a welcome first step in better re-

sourcing schools in the province, according to Alberta

Teachers’ Association President Mark Ramsankar.

“I’m encouraged by the fact that Premier Rachel Notley

and Education Minister David Eggen have taken decisive

action to ensure that school boards will have funding to sup-

port enrolment growth in Alberta’s schools.

The government is projecting that 12,000 more students

will be added to classrooms next year, and Albertans made it

clear in the election that those students must be funded.”

Ramsankar is now calling on school boards to ensure

that the additional funding makes its way to Alberta’s

classrooms. A number of school boards have already

passed budgets based on funding cuts proposed by the

previous government.

“This new funding will have limited value to learning if it

is not allocated in a way that supports the front lines of edu-

cation. I expect immediate revisions to school board budgets

based on old data to ensure that added educational assistant

and teacher complements will be in place when schools open

in September.”

Ramsankar says that the Association and its locals

will be closely monitoring how individual school

boards allocate their funding for the next school year.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association, as the professional

organization of teachers, promotes and advances public

education, safeguards standards of professional prac-

tice and serves as the advocate for its 36,000 members.

ATA President Applauds Funding Announcement


Wishing You a Beautiful

Graduation Day

Here’s hoping everything comes up roses on your graduation day! May it be filled

with happiness, friendship and plenty of fun.

Congratulations to the Class of 2015!


Andrew High School Graduates Congratulations Class of 2015!

Alisha Donovan Hayley Ermantrout

Megan Halisky Brylan Kolotylo


Celebrate the present, Remember the past,

Our memories will forever last.

Taylor Kucharski Lucas McLean Shanice Weleschuk


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Lamont High School Graduates Congratulations Class of 2015

Lily Achty Bradley Able-Epp James Anderson Courtney Andruchow


“Today We Follow, Tomorrow We Lead”

Ryley Andruchow Kathleen Antoniuk Jared Bartz Jordan Cardinal

Monica Fedyniak Taryn Eleniak Kaylee Desrocher Davis Dominik


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Rachael Fitzgerald Gale Kirklan Caleb Hauch Zachary Hoskins-Janes

Samantha Kowal Randy Klippenstein Devon Kennedy Mackenzie Johnson


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Breanne Koziak Briann Kroeker Joel Kroening Kendra Lindberg

Kaeli McGillivray Jonathan Mallet Daniel Loren Emily Lopushinsky



Michael Minguez Kelleigh Scott Melissa Mitchell Heather Nielsen

Michelle Selensky Zoey Shaw Korlan Smith Mitchell Trenholm

Photo Missing


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Stephanie Trudgeon Alyx Ushkowski


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Submitted by Mundare School - Monday May 25th was a

very “buzzy” day as Mundare School played host to

40,000 bees and their wrangler! Michael Yaremcio, bee-

keeper, flower enthusiast and co-owner (with his broth-

er Dustin) of Yaremcio Honey came to share his pas-

sion, and his bees. Inspired by an apiarian experience

in Australia he returned home to pursue his certifica-

tion in Commercial Beekeeping in Grande Prairie.

Beginning each presentation with the question

“Who’s afraid of bees?”, almost all hands were raised,

but by the end, after an informative and entertaining

power point and bee-talk, students got to safely exam-

ine our productive fuzzy friends in a special travelling

hive. Fascinated by the swarming mass behind the

Plexiglas, all students from PALS to Grade 8 searched

for the elusive queen, listened to the hum, and felt the

vibrations of 80,000 wings regulating the hive tempera-

ture. The students had a close encounter they’ve likely

never had without being stung, and will probably nev-

er have again. Students were also surprised by such

facts as; much of the produce we see in the stores are

dependent on bees to survive, that one bee produces

less than a gram of honey in her lifetime, and male bees

don’t have stingers!

When one honey loving student asked how much

honey he dreams of making, Yaremcio chuckled as he

replied “one million pounds”! Michael related that he

is constantly fascinated by the bees; how little we actu-

ally know about how they communicate and create

with such amazing precision and how much more we

have to learn. He hopes that through this presentation

some myths and misconceptions were dispelled, fears

allayed and interests piqued. Fielding some very inter-

esting questions and playing “where’s the drone” with

the students watching the hive, the students enjoyed

participating in the presentation as much as Michael

enjoyed presenting. It was a naturally sweet day.

Yaremcio Honey Flies into Mundare


10th Annual BBQ Cancer Fundraiser Held at Lamont School

PHOTO CAROL MARKO

Submitted by Darlene Cholak- Tenth Annual BBQ

Cancer Fundraiser was a great success. Thanks

to the hard working volunteers, over $4000

was raised for cancer awareness. Our dear

friend Cheryl Goodwill, who was battling

cancer was the reason this fundraiser be-

gan. Ten years ago a group of school friends

joined her and participated in the 60 km. Walk

To End Cancer. Sadly, we lost Cheryl and

many other friends to this terrible disease. The

town wide BBQ continued and proudly over

the next 10 years we raised over $40,000.

Thanks to our great community of Lamont for

all their support over the years.

Volunteers were busy preparing the

track in anticipation of the Tractor Pull

which will be part of the Lamont

Community Fair & First Annual Perogy

Festival on June 20, 2015.

The track is shaping up nicely thanks

to equipment donated by YMC

Company, owned by Kyle and

Shawnene Wallgren, and the time and

labor being given by other volunteers.

Construction of Tractor Pull Track Commences at Town Of Lamont Recreation Grounds

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- Submitted Students at Mundare

School once again participated in

The Great Canadian Geography

Challenge this year. For an intense

10 days, first the Grade 7 - 8’s and

then the Grade 4 - 6’s answered pro-

vincial, national and internationally

based questions. These 10 daily

questions may be about geography,

animal life, mapping or even weather or natural disasters,

each one though, an opportunity to learn about the world

around us. At the end of this period, the 3 students with

the most points from each grade, moves on to the School

Championships. The Grade 7 & 8 Champion also takes

part in a Provincial challenge online. Both Champions

receive personalized certificates, beautiful Silver medals

and a one year subscription to Canadian Geographic Mag-

azine! This year’s Champions; Brandon (Gr.4 - 6) and Dyl-

an (Grade 7 - 8) are pictured here as well as our Finalists

from Grades 4 - 6; Reeve, Jessica, Aldin, Mya, Brandon,

Raeanne, Kazlynn, and Jessie.

Mundare Students

Participate in

Geography

Challenge

Submitted - Andrew Playschool students enjoyed their final day in the classroom on Tuesday, May 26th. Parents and siblings were invited to an afternoon celebration which included playtime, snacks, goodbye gifts & much photo taking. Their school year ended with a trip to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village on May 28th.

Northern Alberta Forest Fires Causing Fluctuating

Air Quality Locally Submitted by Fort Air Partnership - Wildfires burning in north-

ern Alberta are resulting in fluctuating Air Quality Health In-

dex (AQHI) readings in Fort Air Partnership’s (FAP) air shed.

An Alberta Health Services air quality health advisory was

issued May 26 for the region due to smoky conditions (http://

www.albertahealthservices.ca/11381.asp)

Readings this week at FAP’s air quality monitoring stations

have ranged from low to high risk at the four FAP continuous

monitoring stations where data is collected for the AQHI calcu-

lation. These stations are Fort Saskatchewan, Lamont County,

Bruderheim, and Elk Island Park.

As a public service, FAP displays current and forecast AQHI

readings on the homepage of its website. The public can also

look up a near real time live date feed for any substance

tracked by all eight of FAP’s continuous air monitoring sta-

tions.

Local residents are encouraged to check FAP’s website often

for current and forecast air quality conditions. General health

guidelines for the public regarding AQHI readings, the corre-

sponding levels of risk, and what activities are appropriate

given the risk are also on the website. FAP also post links to air

quality health advisories when they occur.



Mayor Heather Tait making sure the burgers are done just right.

Deputy Mayor Brent Matiazow (left) putting his grilling techniques into action in front of the BBQ while CAO Pat Skoreyko (centre) ensures everyone gets the finishing touches on their burgers.

Village of Andrew Holds Ride

for Dad BBQ Fundraiser by Sylvia Holowach - Village of Andrew Deputy Mayor, and

event organizer, Brent Matiazow could not have chosen

a better day to hold the BBQ fundraiser in support of the

Ride for Dad prostate cancer awareness and research

campaign.

On Saturday, May 23, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.,

under a clear and very sunny sky, Deputy Mayor Mati-

azow, Mayor Heather Tait and CAO Pat Skoreyko

grilled, flipped and served burgers, pop and water to

approximately fifty hungry and thirsty event support-

ers.

Fundraiser sponsor, Andrew Coop, donated the

burgers, buns, pop, water and condiments, while the

Village Mayor, Deputy Mayor and CAO provided their

culinary expertise and service skills all in support of the

Ride for Dad.

In addition to ice cold bottled water for the riders,

Village of Andrew representatives will present the

$629.15 raised during the BBQ to Ride for Dad repre-

sentatives when the ride comes through the Village on

June 13.

Mayor Tait, Deputy Mayor Matiazow and CAO Pat

Skoreyko would like to thank Andrew Coop and every-

one for their attendance, support and contribution in

making the fundraiser a success.


So Simple and Oh So Tasty! I think a person can say that summer has definitely arrived with all the nice weather we’ve been having lately. Mother Nature has been so nice to us farmers for allowing spring seeding to go along so smoothly and for others to get their gardens in… but we could use a little rain!!! So let’s fire up the grill and celebrate whatever it may be – finishing spring work, graduation or Father’s Day! Remember if you have a favorite recipe that you would like to share with the rest of the readers, you can email it to me: [email protected] or in the mail: Box 14, St. Michael, AB T0B 4B0

Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter

½ cup butter 2 tsps. garlic powder 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 lbs. beef top sirloin steaks (or ones of your choice) Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. In a small sauce-pan, melt butter over medium-low heat and garlic powder and minced garlic. Set aside. Sprinkle both sides of each steak with salt and pepper. Grill steaks 4 to 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. When done, transfer to warmed plates. Brush tops liberally with garlic butter, and allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.


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The Lions Foundation of Canada has granted Lion Marshall Maydanski a Life Membership for his hard work and dedication to the Lions Foundation of Canada, “Dog Guides” program. Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides trains dogs in six programs, all to provide increased independence and safety to people with medical or physical disabilities. Canine Vision is for people who are blind or visually impaired. The Hearing Ear program is for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. There is a service for people with a physical disability. Seizure Re-sponse is for people with epilepsy. Autism Assistance for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder and Diabetic Alert for people with type1 diabetes with hypoglycemic unawareness. Lion Marshall and the Chipman Lions Club strongly support the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides programs.

Chipman Lion Receives Lifetime Membership

June 4th 2015

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Transcript of June 4th 2015