November 20th, 2014

Vol. 37 No. 12 November 20, 2014 Email: [email protected] Ph: 780-868-9221 or 780-446-3088

Local Business Woman Wins Prestigious Award

- by Carol Marko

Bruderheim owner of Thiel’s Greenhouses was recog-

nized by her peers at an awards ceremony at the Edmon-

ton Expo Centre on November 13th when she received an

award from the Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association

for ‘2014 Grower of the Year’.

Although a relative newcomer to the industry, Nadine

Stielow has proven to be ‘no shrinking violet’ when it

comes to horticulture and growing things. Leaving

behind a 20 year career as a (Continued on Page 2)

PHOTO SUBMITTED Pictured L-R are Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA) presenter, Dietrich Kuhlmann, Bob Stielow and award winner, Nadine Stielow

respiratory therapist, she decided to throw caution to the wind and take a chance

upon learning the greenhouse was for sale in 2010. “My enthusiasm in this in-

dustry is what drives me forward in showing people how to grow things and I

believe it is what I’m meant to do,” she stated.

When asked about her initial reaction upon learning she was this year’s recipi-

ent about 3 weeks ago, she said, “I was stunned. I mean, it’s something that I

thought it was a goal that I might be able to attain – someday!” She credits her

husband, Bob with being “a terrific business partner” and her main cheerleader.

When asked for a comment, presenter, Dietrich Kuhlmann, owner of

Kuhlmann’s Market Garden replied, “Nadine is one of the bright lights in our

industry. She has done very well in a short period of time and is a good addition

to the industry in Northern Alberta. We wish her continued success.”

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Prestigious Award Winner Nadine Stielow (Continued from Page 1)

- Submitted Thiel’s Greenhouses in Bruderheim has been

growing plants in east central Alberta for over 50 years.

Founded by the Thiel Family in 1958, it is a seasonal one

acre facility that produces annuals, perennials and bed-

ding plants for the retail and wholesale markets. With no

formal training in horticulture and no previous experi-

ence in running a greenhouse, Nadine and Bob Stielow

purchased the operation in March of 2010.

Nadine’s formal education was in the medical field as

a respiratory therapist but her true love has always been

working with plants. In her first year of growing, with

just under 45,000 sq. feet of space to fill, Nadine set to

work on producing a crop that would closely resemble

the quality product that the customers had come to know.

Armed with a ton of questions, no pre-conceived

knowledge or notions, an industry contact list, a big

mortgage and just enough confidence to pick up the

phone and introduce herself, she started learning. Fol-

lowing that first year of many challenges they ended the

season with most product being sold, bills getting paid

and just a few plants to donate or compost at the end of it

all.

As owner, head grower and manager it’s Nadine’s

passion for ‘all things green’ that pushes her forward to

learn, ask questions, experiment and accept the unique

challenges of business ownership and enclosed space

plant production. Now going into her 5th year of growing

and managing, Nadine has implemented many new busi-

ness improvement strategies. Some of these include: a

new and developing Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

program which utilizes biologicals (insects) for pest con-

trol; modernized production methods to increase efficien-

cy; empowering staff to take on leadership roles; re-

branding the greenhouse for promotions and marketing;

engaging the business in community and charitable en-

deavors, and active involvement in industry events to

promote a learning philosophy for herself, staff and col-

leagues.

Nadine works fulltime at the greenhouse - in charge of

production, operations, HR, sales, and marketing. Bob

works off site at his power equipment business and on

weekends, evenings and during ‘time off’ he’s in charge

of infrastructure, maintenance and payroll.

Together they make up the ownership team at Thiel’s

Greenhouses, bringing a tremendous amount of passion

to their work and a stubborn drive to succeed in a tough

industry. Along with a committed and enthusiastic team

they look forward to many future adventures as they

evolve their greenhouse business.

Thiel’s Greenhouses Win 2014 Grower of the Year Award

Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, November 20, 2014 Page 3

PHOTO BY SYLVIA HOLOWACH Front Row L-R: Colleen Masher (on behalf of her son, Owen Serediak), Reeve Wayne Woldanski and Shailyn Bettac Back Row L-R: County Councillors Daniel Warawa, Roy Anaka, Robert Malica and Roy Bryks

Two county graduates, Owen Serediak and Shailyn

Bettac, were the recipients of the Lamont County Centen-

nial Scholarship Awards at the November 4, 2014 County

Council meeting.

Shailyn and Owen both received a cheque for $1000 in

addition to a certificate of acknowledgement for their

achievements.

Shailyn thanked Council and stated she is currently in

her first year of nursing studies. Owen, in his first year of

engineering, was not able attend in person due to his

studies. His mother, Colleen Masher, graciously and

proudly accepted the presentation on his behalf.

Reeve Woldanski, on behalf of the County, congratulat-

ed Owen and Shailyn on their accomplishments and

wished them much success in the future. He went on to

express Councils hope that they would both look at

Lamont County as home in the future.

Lamont County Centennial Scholarship Awards

45 Year old Deanna MacNeil has still not been located and has been

missing since November 28th, 2013. RCMP, after reviewing video surveil-

lance footage from various businesses in Mundare can say that Deanna

MacNeil was seen on video footage at the Mundare Liquor Store during the

morning hours of Thursday, November 28th, 2013. Deanna MacNeil was

seen wearing a brown coloured jacket and a black toque. Deanna MacNeil is

described as being a Caucasian female, 5'5" tall, 125 pounds, hazel eyes and

long brown hair. The Vegreville RCMP and the RCMP's Edmonton General

Investigation Section continue to take this disappearance very seriously and

are requesting the public's assistance with any information that might help

to determine the whereabouts of Deanna MacNeil. Please contact the Vegre-

ville RCMP Detachment at 780-632-2223, your local police or Crimestoppers

with any information on the whereabouts of Deanna MacNeil.

Deanna MacNeil of Mundare Still Missing

Vegreville RCMP Seeking Public's Help


Ahhh…

Winter’s barely started and I’m tired of it already.

Parkas, gloves, boots, toques, scarfs, warming up and

plugging in the car, shoveling, slippery roads and so on.

It’s annoying!

As I watched the snow fall, I thought about how early

my hummingbirds left and the Caragana seeds popped

this year and wondered if it had anything to do with the

weather.

We’ve heard the sayings “Red sky in the morning-farmers

take warning, Red sky at night-farmers delight” or “Rain

before seven, clear by 11.” “A ring around the sun or moon –

rain or snow coming soon.”

I remember my Baba checking rose bushes for the num-

ber of hips, their size, color and amount of seeds inside

and the pine trees to see how many cones dropped to the

ground and opened, the amount still on the tree and how

far up they were, but I can’t remember what she said

about her findings.

I do remember a few things she said though. She’d

check the skins on the onions and if the skins were thick

and rough the winter would be heavy, if they were thin

and smooth the winter would be mild. If the pigs gath-

ered lots of sticks, grass and straw for their beds and the

fur on the horses and cows was very thick the winter

would be cold. If the fur around their hoofs grew long

there would be a lot of snow. If beaver lodges had a lot of

large logs with the north side of the dam covered with a

lot of sticks, the winter would be a hard one.

A neighbor of mine recollects the following adages from

years ago:

If cattle went to the far end of the pasture, away from the

watering hole, it was going to rain.

If the tails on cattle pointed west, the weather would be good

but if the tails pointed east, the weather would be poor.

A warm November is a sign of a bad winter. (This November

has been colder than normal so maybe we’re in for a mild

winter. Here’s hoping!)

If corn husks are thick, the winter will be miserable. If the

husks are thin, the winter will be mild.

The higher the clouds, the better the weather.

The taller than usual the sunflowers grow, the more snow

will fall.

The first corn cob on the stalk tells how much snow there will

be. (Some of the cobs this year were only about a foot off the

ground. Fingers crossed this one holds true.)

There will be frost six months after the first thunderstorm is

heard.

The proverbs above are just a few on my list and I’ll

write about the others another time, but I’d like to hear

about any you know of, so please pass them on.

Wives tales, folklore, maybe-but how did folks foretell

the weather before radio, TV and meteorologists?

If nothing else, it could be an interesting conversation.

- Sylvia

Editor’s Corner

NEXT ISSUE – December 4, 2014

Deadline for Submissions: Friday, November 28, 2014

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Fred’s Funny Farm

Fortune cookie say, “You will take a short trip today.”

As the holidays approach, Santa’s tally of who’s been naughty and nice, isn’t the only list you should be checking. Can you name all the medications you take? If you are like most people, it might be hard to name them all. This is why making a MedList is important.

A MedList is an easy-to-use list that helps you keep track of your medications, including the dose and how often you take it. You can also fill in your medical history and allergies. So if sud-denly you can’t speak for yourself, your list can speak for you.

Keeping track of your medications can help health-care provid-ers treat you and avoid dangerous drug interactions. Donna Takeda recalls using her MedList at the dentist. “It was my first appointment and he needed the information for his files,” she says. Takeda was at ease knowing nothing had been missed.

Items to put on your list include prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs (pain killers, vitamins, cold medicine, etc.), supplements, creams, nose/eye drops, inhalers and herbs. Anything you take to help keep yourself healthy is important to note.

The MedList comes in two sizes: standard paper size and wallet size so you can carry it with you. “I keep it in my wallet as I think this is the first place emergency personnel would look,” Takeda says. “I like to think of my list as a bit of insurance.”

Takeda says her MedList also helped her on a recent trip to the United States. “I didn’t need to take my original pill bottles, as my pharmacist packed and sealed my medication for me with all the information that the border would require.” She was able to refer to her MedList and leave her luggage packed for easier travel.

Now, let’s try this again. Name all the medications you take, this time using your MedList. See how easy it was? If it’s on the list, it won’t be missed.

— reprinted from Apple magazine

Making a list and checking it twice


Five years in prison. That is the value of Reeva

Steenkamp’s life in South Africa. Judge Thoskozile

Masipa, one of the first black female judges ever appointed

in South Africa, rendered the sentence to Oscar Pistorias in

October. I was quite surprised to hear Steenkamp’s family

saying they are satisfied with the verdict. Surprised until it

was reported that the disgraced “blade runner” had been

paying a certain sum of money to the family for months.

Who else was he paying?

Meanwhile, here in Canada, one woman is killed by an

intimate partner every six days. That statistic has been

around for a very long time. It has not changed in the

twenty years since I studied the dynamics of family

violence in my women’s studies classes at university.

Yes, men are victims of violence, as well. In 2011, there

were approximately 97,500 victims of intimate partner vio-

lence, representing a rate of 341 victims per 100,000 popu-

lation. The vast majority of these victims (80%) were wom-

en, a finding consistent over time. (Statistics Canada)

Just what types of violence are documented: Half of all

women in Canada have experienced at least one incident of

physical or sexual violence since the age of 16; 67% of all

Canadians say they personally know at least one woman

who has been sexually or physically assaulted. In 2011,

from the 89 police reported spousal homicides, 76 of the

victims (over 85%) were women.

On any given day in Canada, more than 3,300 women

(along with their 3,000 children) are forced to sleep in an

emergency shelter to escape domestic violence. Every

night, about 200 women are turned away because the

shelters are full. Each year, over 40,000 arrests result from

domestic violence - that’s about 12% of all violent crime in

Canada. Since only 22% of all incidents are reported to the

police, the real number is much higher.

As of 2010, there were 582 known cases of missing or

murdered Aboriginal women in Canada. Both Amnesty

International and the United Nations have called upon the

Canadian government to take action on this issue, without

success. According to the Native Women’s Association of

Canada, “if this figure were applied proportionately to the

rest of the female population there would be over 18,000

missing Canadian women and girls.”

According to the Department of Justice, each

year Canadians collectively spend $7.4 billion to deal

with the aftermath of spousal violence. This figure in-

cludes immediate costs such as emergency room visits and

future costs such as loss of income. It also includes tangible

costs such as funerals, and intangible costs such as pain

and suffering.

(All of the above comes from various statistical resources on the

internet—I simply researched them for you.)

All health, social, history and English teachers should

consider asking their students to write an essay on what

family violence is and how they think it can be stopped,

e.g. are outside-the-family resources needed; what can be

done to bring the family into a healthy equilibrium; how

can problems be solved without violence, etc. Also, stu-

dents who are victims of family violence should be encour-

aged to come forward and talk about it.

Nipping family violence in the bud means it will not be

repeated in future generations.

November is Prevention

of Family Violence Month

“Nancy’s Notes” by Nancy Mereska

Two Hills RCMP Investigating Break

and Enters in Lamont County

Two Hills RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in

reporting suspicious activity particularly in the rural

Lamont County area. RCMP members have responded to

and investigated several Break, Enter and Thefts which

are believed to be happening in the overnight hours.

Residents and motorists are encouraged to contact Two

Hills RCMP if they observe suspicious vehicles or

persons as several break-ins have occurred and stolen

vehicles have been observed in the area.

Should you observe suspicious activity in progress, the

public is encouraged to call 911 or anonymously to

Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at

www.tipsubmit.com


Andrew School Remembers

Andrew School held its Remembrance Day ceremony

on Friday, November 7 beginning at 10:15 am. Students,

staff, parents & the community gathered in the school

gymnasium for this very solemn event. Guests included

Master Corporal James Love, Andrew Village Mayor

Heather Tait, Constable Simms and Andrew Village

Fire Chief Barry Goertz. Students from grades 1 & 2 and

3 & 4 read poems and students Brandon Wipf, Geoffrey

Bryks, Cassandra Ostashek & Emily Slasynski spoke.

Cadets, Dawson Danyluk & David Swyers, lay the

wreath after the playing of the Last Post. Andrew School

principal, Daniel Verhoeff, gave closing remarks before quietly dis-

missing all students. Special guests were treated to a lunch once the

ceremony had ended. Master Corporal Love spent the afternoon visit-

ing the classrooms, speaking to students & answering their questions.

STORY AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED Top left: Master Corporal James Love, of the Edmonton based Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, was the guest speaker at the Andrew School Remembrance Day Ceremony Top Right: Geoffrey Bryks, read the poem 'The Final Inspection' Bottom Right: Emily Slasynski & Cassandra Ostashek brought a Remembrance Day message to students, staff & the community of Andrew School



County Council Falls Short On Request

On November 4, 2014, Brent Marler, Michael Bartz and

Jody Foulds appeared before Council seeking support for

the Valentine’s Cup-40th Anniversary events.

The hockey tournament originated in 1974 as an event

memorializing the loss of Morris Letawsky (one of the first

members of the group) and was named the Valentine’s

Cup because it is held during the Valentine’s Day week-

end. It has grown to include women’s hockey teams, has

become a family and team tradition and has included

fundraising for organizations such as Lamont Minor Hock-

ey and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

In recognition of the 40th Anniversary, the event will in-

clude a CFCW Critters highlight game, silent auction,

alumni game, dance, beer gardens and more.

The committee is looking to commit funds for the pur-

chase and installation of new main entrance doors at the

Lamont Arena, complete with electric openers, offering

easier access for persons with disabilities and individuals

carting hockey bags and gear.

The delegation requested a contribution of $2000 which

would be directed toward event security expenses.

After a brief question and answer period Reeve Wol-

danski told the group they would be notified of Council’s

decision and thanked them for their presentation.

Later in the meeting the request received mixed views

from Council. Councillor Bryks, clearly supportive, felt

the arena door project would benefit everyone; rural resi-

dents, town residents, youngsters, the elderly and visitors

to the County alike and suggested Council contribute

$1000.

Deputy Reeve Warawa was not as supportive indicating

if Council supported one organization they could be ex-

pected to provide support to all organizations. Reeve

Wodanski agreed with Warawa and questioned how

Council would pick and choose or determine limits of sup-

port in the future.

At that point Deputy Reeve Warawa made a motion to

accept the request as information only. In a surprise vote

of three against and two in favour the motion was defeat-

ed.

Reeve Woldanski opened discussions again. Councillor

Anaka, after voting against the motion made by Warawa,

implied he contemplated support in the amount of $750

rather than $1000. After further discussion, Councillor

Bryks made the motion to support the Valentines Cup in

the amount of $1000 and asked the Valentines Cup com-

mittee provide Council documentation of the donation

made to the door project or minor hockey after the event.

In a split vote of Reeve Woldanski and Deputy Reeve

Warawa against and Councillors Bryks, Anaka and Malica

in favour, the motion was carried.


PHOTOS BY CAROL MARKO

Top: County Councillor Roy

Bryks approaches Cenotaph in

Bruderheim

Left: Members of 1 Canadian

Mechanized Brigade Group

HQ Signals Squadron

Bottom Right:

Fort Saskatchewan Community Band

Played at Bruderheim

Remembrance Day Service


Remembrance Day Ceremonies

Well Attended

- by Carol Marko

With the recent tragic deaths of two Canadian

soldiers on home soil, poppy sales broke records

across the country and this year’s Remembrance Day

Ceremonies saw larger turnouts than usual nation-

wide. This was reflected in turnouts in Lamont

County communities as well.

Andrew hosted Canadian Forces members from

1 Service Battalion and Andrew Lions Club members

presented their guests with a donation of $500

towards the Military Families Resource Centre

(MFRC) Edmonton Garrison.

Bruderheim was host to around 40 – 50 members

from 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group HQ &

Signals Squadron. Several of these members

brought along spouses and children to attend the

Remembrance Day Service and luncheon that

followed. Attendance in Bruderheim was estimated

at over 200 people.

Chipman’s service was well attended as well and

hosted 2 honour guard from Southern Alberta Light

Horse.

Lamont saw an estimated turnout of around 260

people and hosted around 30 – 40 members from

Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Division

(PPCLI) and 3rd Battalion Airborne Division.

Mundare Seniors’ Centre was packed to capacity

for lunch following their service at St. Peter & Paul

Ukrainian Catholic Church. Mundare was also host

to special honour guard from Princess Patricia’s

Canadian Light Infantry Division and 341 Mundare

Air Cadets.

All military personnel in attendance at each of

these communities are based out of CFB Edmonton

Garrison near Namao.

Andrew

Andrew Lions Club Donation to the

Military Families Resource Centre (MFRC)

PHOTOS SUBMITTED

Lamont PHOTO BY SYLVIA HOLOWACH


Lamont and area volunteers are busily organizing

Lamont’s annual Christmas Light Up event which will be

held on Saturday, November 29th from noon to 5 pm.

One of our more popular events each year is the Fes-

tival of Trees – Lamont Style. This year we are encourag-

ing individuals, families, businesses and community

groups to enter a decorated tree, wreath, or creative entry

of their own making. All entries must be of artificial ma-

terial. There will be no power – only battery packs will

be permitted. Entries must be pre-registered by Novem-

ber 24th. You are all invited to come and vote for your

favourite entry.

Many other activities are planned for the day, includ-

ing entertainment in the recreation hall, sleigh rides, bus

rides, Santa pictures, bake sales, a Christmas market and

much more.

The day will end with a Community Christmas Light

Up Bus Tour of the homes and businesses in town. What

a fun way to bring in the Christmas season for everyone

in the County and Town of Lamont, along with family

and friends.

The County of Lamont Food Bank will again have a

bus you can help fill in the Lamont Foods parking lot.

Here is an opportunity to bless others in your community

with your contributions.

Keep your eyes open and be one of the first to see the

many balloon blowups which will be placed near the en-

try to Lamont.

The Christmas season is rapidly approaching and this

will be a wonderful way to begin the celebrations.

Lamont Businesses & Residents

Gearing Up For Christmas Light Up

Anyone can fall – prevent it

from happening to you

November is Seniors’

Falls Prevention Month

Irma Naf, an 87-year-old Calgarian who lives independently, knows the value of prevention when it comes to avoiding falls.

Naf has neuropathy, which causes weakness and numbness in her feet, impacting her balance. She had bars installed in her shower to provide support as she steps in and out. She also uses a cane and occasionally takes a walker to give her confi-dence when she walks, especially longer distances. Using this equipment reduces the possibility of falling and allows her to get out regularly, meeting friends and playing cards every week.

“You can stay at home and feel sorry for yourself, or you can take some preventative steps and get on with your life,” says Naf, who learned about preventive steps by accessing services at the the Calgary Falls Prevention Clinic operated by Alberta Health Services.

Anyone can fall, but as we grow older, the risk increases. Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries in older adults. Every year, one in three Alberta seniors will fall. More disturbing, if a senior falls, there is a good chance he/she will fall again within six months. While falls may not seem serious, they can cause physical injury and create a fear of getting up and around. Be-ing less mobile makes you more susceptible to falling, thus seriously diminish your quality of life. The good news is you can take steps to prevent this from happening to you.

Entering its seventh year, the Finding Balance campaign aims to raise awareness about seniors’ falls. The campaign pro-motes real life strategies for older adults to reduce their risk of falling, including:

Keep Active –improve strength and balance

Watch your Step – wherever you are

Check your Medications – talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Speak up about dizziness or any fall events you have experi-enced – talk to your doctor and take action

This November, Seniors’ Falls Prevention Month focuses on the ‘Keep Active’ message. Regular physical activity improves your balance, makes you stronger and helps prevent falls. Even something as simple as tapping your feet and lifting each leg in a stepping motion while sitting can maintain the joint function you need to keep moving. Talk to your doctor or health care provider about the best exercise program for you. Your activity goal can be set especially for you to reach at least 150 minutes of activity spread out across the week, every week.

“Being careful is the thing,” says Naf. “The most important thing is to realize that you might not have the same balance that you used to,” she says. “And get some help to make sure you don’t fall.”

Why not start getting active today? In partnership with

UWALK, Finding Balance is hosting a virtual trek across Alberta. The TREK challenge begins in Coutts, Alberta and finishes in Fitzgerald, Alberta. A TREK passport explains how to join, how to count steps or convert minutes of other activities such as swimming or dancing to steps, and where to log steps. You can count your steps online or by calling 1-844-492-6014. To

participate in the TREK or order a passport, visit www.albertavirtualtrek.ca

For more information about falls prevention or programs in your area, visit www.findingbalancealberta.ca



Protect yourself when

working in the cold

With temperatures dropping, it’s important to

know how to work safely in cold weather

Your body adapts when working in extreme temper-

atures in order to maintain a constant core temperature.

However, there are limits to your body’s adaptation.

Health problems caused by cold exposure include:

frost nip, when the top layer of skin freezes;

frost bite, when skin freezes deeply;

swollen, tingling, painful skin; and

hypothermia, when the body’s core temperature falls

because it can’t make up for the heat loss.

“For many workers in Alberta, working in cold

temperatures is unavoidable. I encourage all employers to

make sure they are taking all the necessary precautions to

protect their workers from health problems caused by

cold exposure.”

Ric McIver, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour

Employers must take steps to reduce the effect of cold

weather on their workers. These steps include:

providing a heater or other on-site heat source

providing a heated shelter for workers to work in or

take breaks in

shielding workers from drafts or winds

allowing workers to take extra breaks if needed

educating workers on the hazards of working in the

cold and the controls in

place to protect them; or

using a buddy system so

workers don’t work alone

in very cold weather.

If you feel your workplace

is unsafe due to cold weather,

call the Occupational Health

and Safety Contact Centre at

1-866-415-8690


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SCAM WARNING

Red Deer RCMP warn public of

recent fraud incident

Shortly before 2:00 pm on October 29th, Red Deer

RCMP received a report of a lady having her debit card

taken and cash withdrawn from her account fraudulent-

ly.

A senior was loading her groceries into her vehicle

at a local business when a well-dressed man approached

her identifying himself as the store manager. He told her

that there had been a problem with her debit card and

asked her for the card telling her he would be right

back. When the man did not

come back, the senior went

into the store to look for

him. She was told by an em-

ployee that she was the victim

of a fraud and recommended

she go to her bank immediate-

ly. By the time the senior got

to her bank, there had been

several withdrawals made.

Police believe the sus-

pect watched the senior enter

her PIN number and then used

the claim to be the “manager”

to get the debit card from her.

Police are reminding

people to guard their PIN, al-

so, a legitimate business per-

son will never ask you to give

up your debit card.

RCMP encourage you to

protect yourself from fraud by

learning how to recognize it.

Police further urge you to take

the time to identify the people

in your life who may be vul-

nerable to the stories spun by

scammers, educate them about

these scams and help them

develop responses to persis-

tent, sometimes bullying peo-

ple. You may also want to en-

courage the vulnerable people

in your life to lower their daily

withdrawal limit at their bank.

Helpful information on com-

mon scams and ways to pro-

tect yourself can be found at

www.antifraudcentre.ca.


Two Hills RCMP Investigating Break

and Enters in Lamont County

Two Hills RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in reporting suspicious activity particularly in the rural Lamont County area. RCMP members have responded to and investigated several Break, Enter and Thefts which are believed to be happening in the overnight hours. Residents and motorists are encouraged to contact Two Hills RCMP if they observe suspicious vehicles or persons as several break-ins have occurred and stolen vehicles have been observed in the area. Should you observe suspicious activity in progress, the public is encouraged to call 911 or anonymously to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com

Bruderheim, Alberta - On November 12, 2014 at approxi-

mately 11:00 p.m., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP officers re-

sponded to a complaint of an armed robbery at a local

licensed establishment in Bruderheim, Alberta. The male

suspect had already been subdued by patrons of the es-

tablishment and as offic-

ers arrested him, they immediately noticed that he was in

medical distress. EMS was called and the man was trans-

ported to an Edmonton hospital where he remains in crit-

ical condition.

An imitation handgun, used by the individual during

the robbery, was recovered at the scene as well as the

cash taken from the staff member.

One of the patrons involved sustained minor injuries dur-

ing the scuffle.

It is unknown at this time what caused

the medical distress of the suspect and the police investi-

gation continues.

November 14, 2014 UPDATE

The robbery suspect died in hospital late this after-

noon. The autopsy is scheduled to take place Monday

afternoon. RCMP will be working with the Medical Ex-

aminer's Office to investigate the circumstances that led

to the person's death. The family of the deceased has

asked for privacy and does not want their family mem-

ber's name released.

November 18, 2014 UPDATE

The Medical Examiner has reserved his findings in this

autopsy pending further testing and investigation. RCMP

will continue working with the Medical Examiner's

Office to determine the cause of death. The family of the

deceased has asked for privacy and does not want their

family member's name released.

The RCMP Major Crimes Section and Forensic Identifi-

cation Section are assisting the Fort Saskatchewan De-

tachment in this investigation. Anyone with information

about the incident is asked to call the Fort Saskatchewan

RCMP detachment at 780-992-6113 or Crime Stoppers at 1

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The Cook Book

by

Joanne Paltzat

I don’t know about any of you, but I sure am not ready for winter – at least that is what my body is telling me. As I sit and type this, I look out of my office window and see overcast skies, the odd snowflake flying and there is a bitter cold north wind. I think it is time for some comfort food and to bring out my favorite appliance in my kitchen – the crockpot! Do you have a favorite recipe that you would like to share... if so, send it to me: Box 170, St. Michael, AB T0B 4B0 or email: [email protected]

Chicken Pot Pie Stew

4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut

into cubes

6 medium red potatoes, quartered

1 (454 gm.) pkg. baby carrots

½ cup frozen peas

1 cup celery, chopped

3 (10 oz.) cans condensed cream of chicken soup

4 cubes chicken bouillon (or 4 tsp. bouillon powder)

2 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 tsps. granulated garlic)

1 tsp. celery salt

Pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients (except frozen peas) in a

crockpot and on High for 5 hours.

Stir in frozen peas and cook for another 15 minutes

or until tender.

NOTE: Serve with some tea biscuits and supper

can be that easy!!!! Enjoy!

Tea Biscuits

1 ½ cups flour

4 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

¼ cup shortening

2/3 cups milk

Mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in

shortening. Stir in milk until dough holds together.

Knead on lightly floured surface. Pat dough ¾” thick.

Cut w/floured glass rim. Place on cookie sheet and

bake @ 375 degrees F for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Fred worked at the post office. One day, a letter arrived, addressed to Santa, poorly written with no address. Fred decided to open it and deal with it as best he could. The letter, addressed to Santa Claus, explained that Edna was an 89 year old widow, living on a small pension, and had her purse stolen last week with $100 in it. Without this money, she would have a very poor Christmas, since this was the last of her money till next month’s pension cheque would arrive. Fred told his co-workers of Edna’s plight and asked if they would chip in a few dollars to make her Christmas a little brighter. Everyone donated what they could and Fred collected $96 and sent it away. One week after Christmas, another letter came in from Edna addressed again to Santa Claus. It read: “Dear Santa, Thanks for the money. It was very much appreciated, although it was $96, instead of the $100 I requested. I do appreciate it very much and it helped make my Christmas complete. Edna. P.S. It must have been those bad people at the post office who stole the $4.” And that’s another almost trew story, as told by Uncle Fred.


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Horses Shot St. Michael, Alberta: Two Hills RCMP received a report

that between November 13th and November 15th un-

known persons shot a horse while in a pasture on Range

Road 190. The horse was shot in the middle of its torso

with a small caliber firearm, possibly a .22, and suffered

injury as a result. Residents in the area had previously

seen persons shooting from the roadway in a dark col-

oured pickup truck. It appears that this incident is not

related to hunting and was merely to cause harm to an

animal. Injuring animals is a serious offence and carries a

maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment under the

Criminal Code, members of the public should call police

immediately if they suspect this is occurring.

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

information related to the shooting of horses/cattle. The

public are encouraged to call immediately regarding any

suspicious activity. If you have any information please

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

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November 20th, 2014