Lamont County, Alberta

For the year ending December 31, 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduc on

3. Message from the Reeve

4. Message from the CAO

5. Lamont County Profile & Governance

6. Organiza onal Chart

Features

7. Administra on Building Renova ons

8. Community Engagement

9. Babas and Borshch Ukrainian

Fes val

10. 2015 Opera onal Facts and Stats

LamontCountyAdministra on Building

5303 50 avenue

Lamont AB, T0B 2R0

Phone: 780‐895‐2233

Fax: 780‐895‐7404

Email: info@lamontcounty.ca

Year At A Glance

11. Administra on & Human Resources

12. Agricultural Services

13. Family & Community Support Services

14. Community Adult Learning Council

15. Emergency Services

16. Enforcement Services

17. Planning and Development

18. Economic Development

19. Public Works

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Message from the Reeve

2015 was a good year for Lamont County, despite the economic downturn seen in Alberta, as all departments worked hard to ensure that all residents’ needs were served to the best of their abili es and within budget.

Economic development saw an average year, as an increase in inquiries by industry in the beginning of the year was balanced by a decrease in demand due to economic condi ons in the second half of the year. However, it was a posi ve development to see the purchase of the Canexus rail site by Cenovus, and plans for more rail development by Midland Rail point towards a posi ve future for Lamont County’s Heartland Industrial area.

Public works had a good year, with the comple on of the reconstruc on and paving of RR202. In addi on an asphalt overlay was completed on RR195 and a Chip Seal was completed on the St. Michael Access Road. With the hiring of a new Construc on Foreman a lot of in‐house construc on completed by Lamont County forces with a respectable cost savings over contrac ng. Work completed repairing and maintaining roads, culverts, bridges and approaches was all done in a mely manner, and all staff should be commended for their efforts. The mild winter meant there wasn’t as much of a need for graders to be out clearing snow, which le more me for general road and sign maintenance and addi onal maintenance work on equipment and around the shops.

The year was both a challenging and exci ng one for Lamont County Emergency services, as they took over management and opera on of the Andrew Fire Department from the village, and separated from the Chipman Fire Department, establishing a new rural Chipman area County department. The year was also spent working with the Towns of Bruderheim, Lamont and Mundare to develop a new fire agreement that would see Lamont County financially responsible for all the departments and their staff. This agreement is a great step forward for both the County and the municipali es, which will ensure all fire fighters are equally trained and the departments fully funded for their needs, while s ll maintaining their individual history and tradi ons.

Council is pleased that organiza ons such as Family & Community Social Services (FCSS) and Community Adult Learning Council (CALC) con nue to work with the community offering valuable programs and educa onal opportuni es to County residents. Thank you to everyone, both staff and volunteers, involved in bringing together such valuable resources to our residents.

We’d also like to thank our new CAO, Robyn Singleton, for diving right in to County business and seamlessly picking up projects where his exper se was most needed. Lamont County will surely benefit from his extensive previous knowledge and experience. On behalf of Council, I would like to extend a sincere thank you, to all county staff for their dedica on and commitment over the past year. We know it hasn’t always been easy while working through building renova ons, and we are grateful for your s ck‐to‐i veness during the construc on. In closing, we would like to thank our former MLA, Jackie Fenske for her un ring commitment to this region and Council looks forward to working with our new MLA, Jessica Li lewood.

Wayne Woldanski, Reeve Lamont County

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Message from the CAO

I am pleased to be associated with the presenta on of the Reeve’s Report for the year 2015. I wish to express my thanks and apprecia on for the efforts of council, management and staff in maintaining a high level of service to the people of the county, especially under the condi ons which they have been opera ng throughout nearly a year of building renova ons. I would also like to thank County Council for giving me the opportunity to work with such a dedicated team as I have found in Lamont County staff.

It can be difficult in any posi on to jump in and take over from someone else, par cularly in municipal government, where programs and ini a ves can have long histories and layered backgrounds. The transi on for the most part went smoothly, with few bumps along the way. I believe I have successfully integrated myself into County opera ons.

From what I have observed so far, county staff do a good job of maintaining services within the budgets set by Council and in some cases have gone out of their way to meet the challenge of cu ng costs wherever necessary. All of the various programs set in place under the previous management are on track and carefully administered by staff. In par cular I am very pleased with the progress we have made toward new fire agreements with all of our urban neighbors, and expect to have formal adop on of all the agreements in early 2016.

This upcoming year may prove to be a bit challenging, as changes to linear assessments mean a decreased budget to work with. However we will be going ahead with projects as planned, cu ng costs where possible and necessary. Some of the major projects planned for 2016 include road and bridge construc on, new, expanded and updated bylaws, and changes to the St. Michael water treatment system.

It is my pleasure to be a part of the Lamont County team, and I’m looking forward to a good year to come.

Robyn Singleton J.D., Q.C.

Lamont County Manager

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Lamont County Profile

& Governance

The Lamont County Region offers a quality of life that is second to none, and full of opportuni es. Our County is a vibrant and vital community that offers visitors and new residents an unforge able experience.

As the centre of a vast agriculture and oil and gas producing region, and a part of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, we are prospering and growing.

Lamont County has a growing rural popula on of 3,872 in an area of 2,474 sq km (955 sq miles) and is home to three towns, two villages and the hamlets of Star, Hilliard, St. Michael and Wostock.

Lamont County 2015 Council

Division 1—Deputy Reeve Daniel Warawa Division 2—Reeve Wayne Woldanski

Division 3—Councillor Roy Bryks Division 4—Councillor Roy Anaka

Division 5—Councillor Robert Malica

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Lamont County

Organiza onal Chart

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2015 Features

Administra on Building Renova ons

on to redo the tendering for on Building renova ons. In May, five tenders were received and

on for $1,475,000, which was under the meline of 9‐12 months was given for the

er the bid was accepted and started with the the concrete at the entryway, so

y hot summer days led in some

oning system and new radiators,

ff by only sheets of plywood for a while, a er

shrooms received upgrades as well.

on project in an older building, there were ‐

mate.

on in it, and the problem in some areas in order to fit in

the insula on.

on has con nued steadily

ll is said and done, these renova fit to both county staff and

do business at the building.

on started shortly a

ff were quite lucky that the winter was a mild one,

on, new floors were added to a majority of the building, along

ups along the way. In the summer it was discovered that the

On the inside, ceilings were torn apart, pipelines laid and a brand new HVAC system was installed throughout the whole building. There were some prewithout the air condi oning, and once fall severy chilly ones, with everyone huddled over their space heaters. However, offices now each have their own air

feet. In addi

some hic

revealed that there was no insularequired raising of the roof

Road bumps aside, the renovaand there has been a lot of progress made. It is now obvious to see that when a

ons will be a great beneratepayers when they come to

In March 2015 County Council passed a moAdministrathe bid went to United Construcbudget set for the project. A renova ons to be completed.

Construcdemoli on of the front stairs and removal ofthe new ramps, stairs and entryway extension could be laid out and new concrete poured.

Nevertheless, County staas the front entry was closed othe windows were removed, and the front extended approximately ten

with new paint, and the kitchen and wa

As is expected with any renova

building needed a new roof, which wasn’t in the original building esIn December work done on the roof

and it’s become a lot more comfortable. condi

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2015 Features

Community Engagement

Lamont County Open House The first Annual Lamont County Open House took place at the St. Michael Hall on June 10, 2015. County Councillors were present, along with staff members from each department and representa ves from key community organiza ons available at booths to give out key informa on to residents and answer ques ons. There were two different bouncy houses for kids, and hot dogs, drinks and cookies were served for a small fee with proceeds going to the Lamont County Food Bank. A crowd of approximately 100 people a ended the first Lamont County open house, and over $300 was raised for the Food Bank.

18—24, 2015, Small Business Week, on was held on

serts were served to a group of on

ves. A presenta on by Cathy Goulet of Killeck Leadership fire up the entrepreneurial soul to complete the

on Night mont County hosted the 2nd annual

Lamont County Industrial Heartland Informa on Night. Over 80 residents a ended the event, and the evening far exceeded the expected a endance and par cipa on of both Industry and Community organiza ons that a ended. Land owners who took part stated that the evening con nues to be a good format for ge ng informa on from the Industries and Community organiza ons doing business in Lamont County.

Small Business Week Wine and Cheese Lamont County declared October and in honor of all Lamont County businesses a recepOctober 21. Wine, beer, snacks and deapproximately 15 business owners, councillors and organizarepresentaGroup. Ltd. helped evening.

Industrial Heartland InformaOn Tuesday December 9, 2015, La

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2015 Features

Babas and Borshch Ukrainian Fes val

val, held in Andrew, on August 22endance was approximately

fi y volunteers, not coun ng the performers, musicians and val, helping to make it run smoothly. Our

val is Lamont County’s primary tourism ini a ve and ve spin offs for the county as a result. Foremost is the posi ve

ots, newspapers, lists, guides, blogs and stories. Beyond that however, community groups saw posi ve exposure and earned money by working with the fes val, and businesses catering to visitors such as gas sta ons, liquor stores and restaurants also saw a bump in business.

In 2016 Babas and Borsch will be celebra ng 125 years of Ukrainian Immigra on to Canada and you can be sure there will be new and exci ng elements added to fes val favorites to make it even be er than ever. Stay tuned!

Some of the key highlights and new a rac ons of 2015 included:

Zemiloa Trio performing at the hall and 3 other venues

Author Michael Mucz (Baba’s Kitchen Medicines) talk

Return of My Ukrainian Dance Academy and their tributedance to the Euromaiden protest in Ukraine

“It’s not Sauerkraut, it’s Kapusta” make‐it‐and‐take‐it.

Slide presenta on (Babas & Babes) by Saskatoon portraitphotographer

Perogy Dance flash mob at the Zabava

Alberta premiere screening of “A Place Called Shandro” documentary film

The 3rd Annual Babas and Borshch Ukrainian Fes

3000 people, an increase from the previous year.

There were at least presenters on hand throughout the festhanks go out to every single one on them!

The Babas and Borshch Feshas seen many posiawareness of the County and the Village of Andrew generated through intensive

exposure in the media, including TV and radio sp

23, was another great success for Lamont County. A‐

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2015 Features

Opera onal Facts and Stats

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Community Adult Learning Council Play and Learn (P.A.L.) registrants………………….………………………………………………………………..……….65 CALC Kitchen mouths fed……………………………….………………………………………………………………………...59 Volunteer E.L.L. tutor hours donated……………………………………………………………………………..……..142

Course learners…………………………………………………………….………………………………………………...……..118

Communica ons

TwiLamontCounty.ca users………………..………………………………….LamontCountyNow.ca users……………..…………………………

Economic Development Number of business licenses…

Babas and Borshch a endees ………………...…

Parents & Tots a endees……………………………………………………………………………………………...100 Summer Camp a endees……………………………………………………………………………………………...200 Volunteer apprecia on a endees………………………………………………………………………………...200

………..………………………………………………………...……………………...15 ..……………………………………………………………………………..80

………………..…………………………………………………………………………....22

Enforcement Services Number of cita ons reported……………………..………………………………………...……………………………....111 Total Fine Amounts reported………………………………………………………………………………….…..$34,142.50 Total money collected…………………………………………………………………………………………….……$13497.00 Total money s ll due…………………………………………………………………………..………………………$20,645.50 Total mandatory appearances…………………………………………………...……...………………………...…………...0

Public Works

Kilometers of road maintained……..………….……….…..Road crossing culverts instaSubdivision approaches installed/Tonnes of gravel crushed…………………………………….…….….

Bridge files completed……………….…………Shop mechanical work orde

les of strychnine distributed……………..………………………………………………………………………….99

elds surveyed………………………………….……..……………………………………………………...…...100

Facebook likes……………………………..…………………………...………………..……….211 er followers…………………………..…………..…………………………..…………….813

……………..25,570 …………………...2,724

…………...………………………………………….…..…26 …….….…….………………...3000

…………….…….…..…2089 lled………………………….…….…….……………….…….30

widened………….…….….……………...……...50 ……………...120,000

Dust abatements (total)…………………………….……….……….…...…………………..86 .…………………….…...…………………….4

rs………………………………………………...653

10 ‐Number of graders……………………….……….………….………………………..……...8

Planning and Development Subdivisions……………………………Development permits…………………………New homes…………………………Safety code permits processed………………..………………………………………………………………………..370

Family & Community Social Services

Bo

Canola

Agricultural Services Beavers trapped………………Beaver dams removed………………………..………..…………………………………………………………………....20 Roadside miles sprayed ………………….Fields inspected for weeds…………………..……………………………………………………………………..…….943

Pills of 1080 distributed for coyote preda

New cases of clubroot…………………………...……………………………………………………………….…………..13

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Year at a Glance

Administra on & Human Resources

Director: Debbie Hackman

2015 has been an interes ng year for Lamont County as it saw the change in posi on of County Manager with the expiry of Al Harvey’s contract and Council’s hiring of Robyn Singleton. Mr. Singleton brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Lamont County, having previously served as City Manager for Brandon Manitoba, County Manager for Thorhild County and County of Lethbridge, and Chief Commissioner of Strathcona County. His background includes a Juris Doctorate from the University of Manitoba, and a Q.C. (Queen’s Council) designa on from the Government of Manitoba. He has been a lawyer for more than 35 years and has taught Municipal Law at the University of Alberta.

During 2015 Lamont County con nued its commitment to the Alberta Municipal Affairs Internship program by hiring Jordan Panasiuk. Jordan has been involved with many of the various county departments gaining knowledge and insight to the workings of a municipality. The Internship program provides opportuni es for both the intern and the host to learn from each other. Jordan is a Commerce graduate of MacEwan University and current student of the University of Alberta’s NACLAA program. Jordan has been involved in the research and development of County policy and bylaws and has been an ac ve par cipant in the Town of Bruderheim’s annexa on applica on.

The Administra on building has been undergoing a major renova on that will see handicapped accessibility provided to the building, a new public mee ng room and updates to the wall and floor finishes throughout the building. In addi on several improvements to the hea ng/ven la on and electrical systems have been incorporated in the work.

In addi on, regular du es for administra on have included recep on/clerical, handling sales, processing tax payments, issuing fire permits, fire repor ng, handling FOIP requests, records management, rural addressing, and assis ng the CAO and council as necessary for daily opera ons.

Long Service Awards Staff Highlight Gerald Thorowsky—Public Works, Road Works/Road Maintenance Supervisor

on as Road fingers in seemingly every public

ng with culverts in the spring to road

ng up signs. He also worked on road construc on for a fields up to 100 calls a day for

ons. His newest ng and fishing.

for so long, Gerald said he’s always had es but stayed because he’s home every night. There have been some

Gerald has been working for Lamont County for 30 years. In his posiWorks and Road Maintenance Supervisor he has his works project, which run seasonally starpatching, flooding, driveways and snow plowing in the winter.

In his first eight years with the County he was a labourer and operator, driving trucks, shoveling asphalt and puwhile and in 1992/3 took over as Road Foreman. He road maintenance, and has recently learned to relax and take vacahobbies include hun

When asked why he’s stayed at the County other opportunihard days when they’ve slept in the shop because of heavy snow but its been worth it.

doesn’t know. He hobby farms on the original Thorowsky homestead with his three sons.

Gerald has spent his whole life in Lamont County, and there aren’t too many roads he

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Year at a Glance

Agricultural Services

ff. The ASB Department’s Vegeta on Management ying Program, saw 1000 miles of road side

spot spraying completed for either weeds

ons.

fields being inspected for weeds, ces

forcements. Thirteen new cases of Clubroot

130 beavers were trapped during the spring and fall, and 20

ing livestock producers’ with informa on in on concerns and effec ve methods for protec on of stock.

les of strychnine were

on for our ratepayers who

me was spent in educa on and

‐of‐ways. ASB staff also con ons pertaining to soil classifica

New StaffFieldman

on, agriculture sales, and customer service

fied Crop tute

mate ve

2015 ASB Contest Winners

Farmstead Beau fica on Division1 Rudy and Theresa Warwa

Division 2 Ian and Karen Carter

Division 3 Michael and Sara Lindberg

Division 4 Nancy Nimchak

Division 5 Wardon and Jacqueline Hoculak

ASB Poster Contest 1st Place Benhard Wall

2nd Place Maisie Andrucho

3rd Place Liam Zabel

ASB Photo Contest Country Life

1st Place Crystal Inverity

2nd Place Jerry Melnyk

3rd Place Joan Dey

Agriculture and Industry 1st Place Joan Dey

2nd Place Shellie Jo Melnyk

3rd Place Donna Melnyk

Contact Informa on

Phone: 780‐895‐2585

Fax: 780‐895‐2892

Email: ASB@lamontcounty.ca

Web: lamontcounty.ca/

departments/agricultural‐services

Agricultural Fieldman: Terry Eleniak 2015 was a busy year for ASB staprogram, which includes the Roadside Spraspraying completed along with 207.8 miles of or brush regrowth. Through spot spraying of hot spots across the municipality, we were able to keep our right of ways free from noxious weeds and brush regrowth, especially in rural intersec

Field surveys were completed, which consisted of 943 and 100 fields surveyed for Clubroot. As a result of the surveys three weed nowere issued and there were four weed enwere discovered.

ASB also maintained water course levels throughout the year, following our beaver control policies. A total of beaver dams were removed.

We also helped ratepayers by providreference to predaThirteen pills of 1080 were distributed for coyote preda on and 99 bodistributed.

ASB worked diligently with Alberta Tree Nursery, providing informawished to order shelterbelt trees. In 2015 there were 26 par cipants in the Shelterbelt Program. Lastly, a lot of enforcement of ratepayers who are found farming in municipal right

nues to assist farmers with queson and agronomic issues.

Highlight—Lindsay Benbow, Assistant Agricultural

on including event coordinaFieldman posi

experience.

of Agrologists.

Lindsay brings a diverse background to the Assistant Ag.

research, agronomy, agriculture

Lindsay has her BSc. in Biological Sciences as well as a BSc. in Agriculture Business Management. She is a CerAdvisor and an Agronomist in Training at the Alberta Ins

Lindsay’s hobbies include playing basketball and ulFrisbee, training her dogs (Mac and Juno) in compeobedience and agility, riding and driving horses.

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Year at a Glance

Family & Community Support Services

As we refl and social challenges that are faced today by

es build solid and sustainable founda ons of flourish in the future. We are blessed to live in such a

duals band together to foster a strong sense

Although we con

ng provincial ons, stakeholders

ng the

2016.

2015 Highlights

ended the

excited to know there will be a Parents

nues to be a great place for youth to meet, vi es and events. The Youth Center also hosts the Annual

cipated in Summer Camps, with on of 97%. Favorite trips included Pioneer Camp, Long Lake,

a al, awards ceremony and prizes, free of charge.

on of an

Center. Construc

nues to

Contact Informa on

Phone: 780‐895‐7751

Email: sara.r@lamontcounty.ca

Web: lamontcounty.ca/

community/fcss

Director: Sara Rindero

ect over the past year we have been sincerely overwhelmed by the amount of support our department has received. With the economicrural Albertans, it is impera ve that communisupport for their members to grow and caring and giving community where families and indiviof belonging and community Spirit.

nue to offer and grow programs and services throughout Lamont County, this is only possible with the partnership and support of our supporgovernment, local municipali es, organizaand countless volunteers. We at FCSS would like to take the opportunity to thank you all once again for supporpeople of Lamont County and look forward to serving you in

Over 100 Parents and children avarious Parents and Tots programs in 2015, in Bruderheim, Lamont and St. Michael. Parents near Mundare will be and Tots coming to Mundare in Spring 2016!

The Bruderheim Youth Center conand par cipate in acYouth Retreat.

This past summer over 200 local children paran overall sa sfacExcalibur Paint Ball, Laser quest, Telus world of Science and the Strathcona Wilderness Center.

The 2015 Volunteer Apprecia on saw an incredible turnout with over 200 volunteers ending. They were treated to a fully catered me

Similarly, Seniors Apprecia on BBQs held in Bruderheim and Mundare included food and entertainment to thank Seniors for all that they do.

The Early Steps to Success (Early Childhood Development Mapping Project ECMAP ‐ Sponsored the construcindoor play center in St Michael Community

on commences Spring 2016.

Lamont County’s Regional Day Home Program conprovide Licensed and Accredited Child Care in Lamont County. We are seeking new providers!

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Year at a Glance

Community Adult Learning Council

ribute to our high caliber facilitators, the incredible

helps parents prepare their children for the learning

oceries and CALC kicks in the rest.

y to come and live in Canada. We match community

In 2015 volunteers donated 142 hours to residents in

cipated in learning how to reframe

Arm Safety, First Aid and Yoga for

ve Assistant/Co‐Facilitator, Ode e Romanchuk, CALC Board: Susan

y Sheptycki, Ron Wurtz. P.A.L.

Jane Wurtz, Ode e Romanchuk R.E.N.E.W.: Margo Anderson, Mary Letawsky, Lillian Sabo, Terry Dmytrash, Be y Farris,

: Ed Johnson, Larry Boe ger, Barry Goertz and Jana on, Lamont County, Enbridge, FCSS Lamont County

In‐Kind ces in Lamont County, Lamont Catering Club, Bruderheim

Tes monial: in Morocco. Debbie Holland and Ode e Romanchuk are

Language by providing a volunteer [E.L.L.]l I reach my

fferent care, snacks and lunch. My daughter loves P.A.L and plays

s to moms or the children.

e, Jane and Lillian for all their efforts in

Contact Informa on

Phone: 780‐895‐2874

Email:

adultlearning@lamontcounty.ca

Web: lamontcounty.ca/

community/calc

on of our volunteer board. We are pleased to report:

cipants pay 50% of the cost of the gr

es.

fidence building program. Women of all ages parve thoughts and u lize various stress management strategies.

nues to offer its tradi onal courses such as Air Brakes, Fire

THANK YOU !!!

ons and volunteers for their unwavering support: biuk, Debby Gargus, Linda Mills, Be

Linda Mills, Kathie Halisky, Ode e Romanchuk, Renee Lapierre, Judy Smith, Kimberly Marshall, CALC Kitchen:

Volunteer Tutor Program: y Zabel, Elke Carr Course Instructors

Financial Contributors: Alberta Advanced Educa of Lamont FCSS, Bruderheim Lioness Club.

All Town and Village municipal offi

rst people to help me improve my English

ffered me many programs like the CALC Kitchen. We all work together to learn about

ffered in Bruderheim teaching us how to parent our children in dions. They also provide child

CALC Kitchen

kitchens in 2016.

R.E.N.E.W.

negaCourses CALC con

Director: Debbie Holland CALC enjoyed another successful year which we adegree of community support and the dedica

Family Literacy Program Our referral based P.A.L. program is always full. P.A.L.environment. Throughout 2015 we had 65 registrants.

We ran 9 CALC Kitchens in 2015. This program is designed to help people select healthy menus, prepare a budget and cook meals in bulk. ParLearners take meals home and, as a result, 59 mouths were fed at half the cost. We hope to run 15 to 20

Volunteer English Language Learning (E.L.L) TutorsIt takes amazing courage to leave one’s home countrvolunteers with learners for English language learning. Lamont County’s rural and urban municipali

R.E.N.E.W. is a con

Seniors. Combined, these and other ad hoc courses served 118 learners.

Team:

Ken Dorland, BeVogelaar

Contributors:

The CALC Director, Debbie Holland, and her Administradeeply thank the following organizaCampbell, Mae Adamyk, Carol Lynn Ba

Samantha Melnick, Melissa Shiach Alberta Health Services

Region, Karl Hauch, Town of Bruderheim, Town

Moravian Church, Lamont Alliance Church, Bruderheim Seniors Centre, Alberta Health Services.

“My name is Rachida Sabo. I grew upthe fitutor. With an open smile on her face Debbie tells me she will support me ungoal.

She ocooking and healthy food with new recipes. We appreciate the child care provided for us.

Play and Learn is osituawith other children. They also give great gi

Thank you to Lamont County, especially Debbie, Odehelping me integrate into the community.”

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Year at a Glance

Emergency Services

Chief Randy Seimens

During 2015 Chief Siemens worked diligently with the fire departments and Mayors and Councils of the Towns of Bruderheim, Lamont and Mundare and the Village of Andrew to prepare a Fire Service Agreement that would see all these communi es serviced under one organiza on. The new fire agreements will standardize SOGs, SOAs and training, and will offer communi es a more efficient and streamlined service.

In the fall, Lamont County Emergency Services received its long awaited new firetruck for the Bruderheim Fire Department. Training on the new unit began in December.

Throughout 2015 work has been progressed on the new training center, and there has been much interest expressed by some of our neighbouring municipali es and industries in being able to access the facility once it is opera onal. NorQuest College has also expressed an interest in the facility and matching training opportuni es with their “Fire & Safety Training” program.

ff ergency Services Administra ve Assistant

ss Management, and before coming to the iness. She brings a lot of knowledge of

on where she assists both the Chief of Emergency fficer with administra ve tasks. Chyenne has four

her very busy with Lacrosse and Ukrainian

Contact Informa on

Phone: 780‐895‐2233

Email: randy.s@lamontcounty.ca

Web: lamontcounty.ca/

departments/emergency‐

services

Highlight— Chyenne Shaw, Em

me she truly enjoys baking and sharing with friends.

New Sta

Dance. In her spare

Chyenne has a diploma in Computer BusineCounty she worked from home in a family busroad use agreements to the posiServices and the County Peace Ochildren aged 16 , 14 , 12 and 6, who keep

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Year at a Glance

Enforcement Services

Peace Officer Steve Crosby

es was involved with the review and

ng the traveling public of the County and will

ffic use. There are also provisions for commercial trucking road use and maintenance for heavy haul use such as gravel

on opera ons.

ff

imal complaints received this year.

on on drug awareness, providing educa on contractors in safe road use, and par cipa es such as an ATV educa on weekend. Many hours

ng down a clay pit fficer Crosby also

fferent log hauls as well as a haul where a company was ng the county roads.

has created a plan where the Peace Officer does patrols in speeding vehicle or illegal ATV use. These patrols complaints. Lamont County Enforcement Services

will con on to protect County Residents and the County’s roads.

Contact Informa on

Phone: 780‐895‐2233

Email: steve.c@lamontcounty.ca

Web: lamontcounty.ca/

departments/enforcement‐

services

Highway Vehicle Bylaw was presented to Council to help deal with the

Highlights of the year included visits to the local schools providing educaonal discussions with the local heavy construc

ng in joint task force opportuniand several thousand kilometers of County roads are patrolled throughout the year.

In December, Lamont County Enforcement Services had an integral part in shuthat had breached both a county permit as well as the Road Use Agreement. Osuspended hauling privileges on two dihauling rocks. Regular patrols on several haul routes have assisted in protec

Lamont County Enforcement Services areas where there are regular complaints such as have helped reduce the amount of these types of

nue to use both Enforcement and Educa

A new Oincreasing number of ATVs being used on County roads. As well, an Animal Bylaw is being

During 2015 Lamont County Emergency Servicdevelopment of a revised Road Use Bylaw and new Road Licence Agreement. This bylaw and licence will aid the County in protecprovide guidance in regards to the safe use of our road system covering pedestrian safety, cycling and vehicular trathat will assist in improving and mineral soil extrac

worked on to help with the numerous an

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Year at a Glance

Planning and Development

Director: Stephen Hill

Lamont County has entered a new era in rela on to the Planning and Development Department with the passing of Bill 36 (2009), known as the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) and consequen al amendments to more than 25 legisla ve Acts to support regional land‐use planning in the province. This is important to Lamont County as we are members of the Capital Region Board, the Alberta Industrial Heartland Associa on and the Beaver Hills Ini a ve.

Lamont County maintains the same decision making powers as previous. The difference is that once a regional plan is adopted, sec on 20(1) of Bill 36 requires municipali es in the region to review exis ng municipal development plans, area structure plans, land‐use bylaws, policies and procedures and make any amendments to align with the regional plans.

Lamont County Council has passed a number of Resolu ons to ensure that the County’s Statutory Plans will be fully reviewed and amended, this work is an cipated to be ini ated in 2016. The public will be encouraged to par cipate through Open House sessions which will be adver sed in advance.

The Planning and Development Department is the Subdivision Authority and the Development Authority within Lamont County. Bill 36 will ensure that municipal decisions rela ng to subdivision authority, development authority, subdivision and development appeal board and municipal government board decisions align with regional plans’ policy. Lamont County has established a Municipal Planning Commi ee and a Subdivision & Development Appeal Board.

The Planning and Development Department provides diverse services to the public by: Responding to ratepayer and developers inquiries about development;

Undertaking long range planning through the prepara on and review of statutory plans; Processing applica ons for development permits, subdivision requests and amendments to

statutory plans; Inves ga ng and providing enforcement services related to Land Use Bylaw infrac ons; Providing other hard services such as compliance cer ficates and business licenses; Collabora ng with the Province and other regional municipali es on planning issues.

Forms and informa on are available on our website at www.lamontcounty.ca (Departments/Planning and Development) or at the Lamont County Office at 5303 50th Avenue in the Town of Lamont.

ff Highlight—Stephen Hill, Director of Planning & Community Services

& Development Department at Sturgeon County.

es as well. These experiences t of Lamont County, including new commercial and

es in the Industrial Heartland, in the future.

me outdoors as possible.

Contact Informa on

Phone: 780‐895‐2233

Email: info@lamontcounty.ca

Web: lamontcounty.ca/

departments/planning‐

development

New StaBefore coming to Lamont County, Stephen worked at Opus Stewart Weir (an engineering consultancy) where he was involved in the management of the municipal engineering department. He also worked for several years in the Planning

Stephen grew up in a small community and worked in many remote areas of Northern Canada, however he has been involved with many projects in larger communiwill help to assist in the growth and developmenindustrial opportuni

Stephen has been married for 29 years and has two adult children. He enjoys wood working and spending as much

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Year at a Glance

Economic Development

Manager: Jim Newman

Lamont County had an up and down year in 2015 when it came to Economic Development. The Lamont County NOW website had a full year under its new brand, with over 10,000 page views. The website has been an overwhelming success.

With regards to industry inquiries in 2015, more calls we answered than in previous years, but inquiries slowed down in the fourth quarter of the year due to global and provincial factors.

Industry Update In June Cenovus Energy bought the Canexus NATO crude by rail terminal. It was stated in their first press release that the terminal in Lamont County has strategic value for Cenovus due to its exis ng pipeline connec ons to Cold Lake and Access crude oil pipeline system as well as its links to the CP and CN rail lines. Addi onally, there is undeveloped land that provides significant poten al for Cenovus as it evaluates a number of possible value‐added projects.

The Graymont lime hydra ng and distribu on facility has a year of opera on under its belt. When the facility started opera ons their President and CEO Stephen Godin stated that the facility is strategically situated adjacent to major transporta on corridors, including rail. The loca on in Lamont County enables the new plant to serve customers throughout the Industrial Heartland and the Fort McMurray area.

a ves

a ves and all events increased in a stment. This demonstrates its

on Workshop: This 2nd annual co‐sponsored workshop exceeded ons of the coordinators of the day‐long event and the landowners who par cipated.

‐long event of industry networking ff. The 2015 event included representa on from Town of

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village and Lamont on. Over 30 industries and organiza ons par cipated this year. The big winner was

on as the tournament raised $13,000 for the founda on. on, Extrac on & Transporta on Commi ee (OGEETC): OGEETC is a joint ini a ve

on on the energy sector for the use of all three municipali es. In 2015 OGEETC held ngs and heard presenta ons from industry, regulators and government agencies. A

by the members, working rela onships were solidified and ces completed. OGEETC was ac ve at several Lamont County events, the

the Heartland’s community event, among others.

nues to promote the

ve development but with exis ng industry and county residents as well. The sole purpose

balance between Economic Growth, Social Well Being and

Contact Informa on

Phone: 780‐895‐2233

Email:

info@lamontcountynow.ca

Web: lamontcountynow.ca

Milestone Events/IniIn 2015 Lamont County’s Economic Development department repeated several of its 2015 ini

endance and/or return on inveimportance to the community at large, industry and County Council.

Landowner Oil & Gas Informathe expecta

Lamont County Reeve’s Golf Tournament: August 26 was a daywith regional municipal councils and staMundare and Village of Chipman, as well as the Housing Foundathe Lamont County Housing Founda

Oil Gas Exploraof the County, the Town of Lamont and Town of Bruderheim. Its purpose is to gather, develop and share informasix meebusiness plan was agreed upon research on best pracTown of Bruderheim’s open house and Life in

In closing, the Lamont County Economic Development department conLamont County Way. The Lamont County Way is a culture, a “Way of Doing Business,” not just with prospecof the Lamont County Way is to create an opportunity for Lamont County to become a sustainable community where there is a Environmental Awareness.

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Year at a Glance

Public Works

mmer and winter road maintenance, gravelling, dust lvert replacement, sign installation, road construction, equipment

tonnes of gravel to complete the dust abatement in ts were done. Approximately 32,000 liters of calcium

avel year. Approximately 260 miles of county roads replacement, road construction, driveway building,

amounted to 4,184.17 tonnes of gravel.

wnship Road 564: Approximately 50,000m3 of earth was

ted in late October.

was completed to patch soft areas. Staff retained on from the Lamont lagoon pile.

extensive projects closing roads and diverting traffic. local land owners. These projects were completed

Water 50,000 gallon air gap water reservoir for the Industrial Heartland with a capacity

m3 per hour. It also maintains a 44,000 gallon air gap e the building. This station supplies water to the Village

‐distribution system at the hamlet of St. Michael that is

installed in shop and outside as directed by

d will be installed in 2016

ed to health and safety. Lamont County provides a posi ve working environment

ficate of Recogni on).

ff on Supervisor on Lead;

a strong background in environmental approvals and surveying.

on cer ficates from SAIT as well as a Risk ficate from Purdue University. He is married and has a 9 year old son, and volunteers as

me.

Hours of Opera on Monday—Friday

7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Phone: 780‐895‐2547 Toll free: 1‐866‐895‐2547

Fax: 780‐895‐2892

Email: PublicWorks@lamontcounty.ca

Web: lamontcounty.ca/departments/public‐works

Director: Harold Hamilton

Lamont County Public Works Department provides suabatement, approach building, cumaintenance, bridge repairs, road patching, maintenance of county paved roads and the maintenance of the Hamlet of St. Michael, Star, Hilliard and Whitford.

Road Maintenance Lamont County completed 37 dust abatement jobs with oil based products (SC250) covering approximately 11 kilometers of road. It took 10,000 2015. In addition a total of 49 calcium dust abatemenwas used to mix with sand for winter road maintenance.

Gravel Program 120,000 tonnes of gravel was crushed for the 2015 grwere graveled. Road patching, dust controls, culvert bridge maintenance and hamlet maintenance is also a part of our 120,000 tonne gravel program. Gravel sales to residential ratepayers (Policy 5102)

Road Construction Range Road 185 from the limestone creek bridge to Tomoved, and county forces prepared the letdown areas for bridge replacement in the future. The work started in August and was comple

Intersection of Township 564 and Range Road 195: Worksoils by coordinating clay extracti

Bridge Culvert Replacement: Both culverts replaced wereBoth were completed in the timelines communicated withby Lamont County construction at a significant cost savings.

Lamont County maintains a 5to supply 125m3 per hour with future growth to 250 reservoir pumping station with a small truck fill alongsidof Andrew. Lamont County has a water treatmentlicensed under Alberta Environment for treatment of 20 gallons per minute.

Building Maintenance New updated security and Camera system is being Administration. New Air Compressor was purchased anA reinforced concrete pad at Bay 3 has been budgeted for and repairs can proceed in the spring when the final budget has been passed. 653 work orders were generated in the shop mechanical department by the end of 2015

Safety Program Lamont County is commiand an injury free workplace for all employees. As a county we have completed our external Audit through AMHSA in May 2015. We have received our COR (Cer

Highlight—Christopher Blatz, ConstrucNew StaChris comes to Lamont County from Husky/BP Sunrise where he was the Civil Site Construcpreviously he was the Survey Technologist at Sturgeon County. He has extensive project experience dealing with large budgets, and

Chris has several project management and land administraManagement cera hockey coach in his spare

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