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Alberta Municipal Affairs tells Leader it expects transparency from local councils

The office of municipal affairs responded to an email request for information from the Lamont Leader regarding the use of extended closed sessions in council meetings, after more than 80…

editor November 13, 2024

Weekly Review News

Old buildings torn down to make way for development on Viking’s main street

The town is tearing down two adjacent buildings on Viking’s main street in the last few days to put them up for sale and make way for possible development projects.…

editor November 6, 2024

Viking RCMP Weekly Review News

New Viking RCMP Commander – Sgt. Stack says he hopes to build on community relationships

Sgt. Ray Stack, the new commander of the Viking RCMP Detachment, aims to enhance community engagement while addressing property crime and vehicle theft. He brings experience from Vegreville and plans to focus on crime prevention initiatives. Stack encourages residents to report suspicious individuals and emphasizes the importance of securing their belongings.

editor November 6, 2024

Lamont Leader News

‘Fill the Tree’ helps fill empty bellies at Christmastime

For nine years the end of October has marked the start of the “Fill the Tree” campaign at the Lamont Leader. This is where staff and associates of the Leader,…

editor November 6, 2024

Lamont Leader News

Two killed in Waskatenau Bridge crash

Two people were killed Friday when a pick up lost control on an icy Waskatenau Bridge near the north end of Lamont County, and slammed into a tractor trailer. Smoky…

editor November 6, 2024

Weekly Review News

‘Gas Struck’ in Viking area 110 years ago

The Viking Historical Society wishes to acknowledge the 110th anniversary of natural gas being found in the area. Gas was struck in Viking #1 well on Nov 4, 1914. This was…

editor October 30, 2024

Lamont Leader News

Lamont High School presents awards and honours

The gymnasium at Lamont High School was packed Oct. 24 as the school honoured its award winning students from the past year. The Grade 7 students who received honours were:…

editor October 30, 2024

Lamont Leader News

Andrew CAO gives update for Andrew Rural Academy

Andrew Chief Administrative Officer Kylie Rude updated council members and the public at the Oct. 9 council meeting, on plans for the Andrew Rural Academy which is set to open…

editor October 16, 2024

Lamont Leader News

Great turnout for Andrew Garlic Festival

Despite a cold start, a large group of people who turned out for the Garlic Festival in Andrew on Saturday. While the sun came out and the temperature rose, the…

editor October 16, 2024

Lamont Leader News

Bruderheim celebrates its culture with Deutschland Day

Bruderheim, a German established town known for its meteorite recovery in 1960, held a unique celebration on Saturday, Oct. 5 - Deutschland Day. The day was jam packed full of…

editor October 9, 2024