October 7 - Lamont County

Employment Opportunities
Construction Supervisor
Lamont County is currently seeking a team-oriented and selfmotivated individual to fill the position of Construction
Supervisor. Reporting directly to the Director of Public Works,
the incumbent is responsible for the management and
supervision of the Road Construction program.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years direct work experience as a
Construction Supervisor and office management.
• Knowledge of construction and inspection, including rural
transportation networks.
• Knowledge of the preparation, control and monitoring of
budgets.
• Must have knowledge of computers, internet service,
GPS/GIS.
Development Permits Issued
Discretionary Use
Appeal by October 13, 2014
Take notice that the following permit for proposed development
as described below has been issued in accordance with the
Lamont County Land Use Bylaw No. 675/07.
1. Legal Description: NE & SE 10-57-20-W4
Land Use: Agricultural District (A)
Proposal: 119.3 hectares (295 acres) sand and gravel
extraction operation, processing and hauling out of
NE & SE 10-57-20-W4
Permit No.: 053/14
This competition will remain open until an applicant is hired.
2. Legal Description: SE 5-57-20-W4
Land Use: Heartland Agricultural District (HA)
Proposal: 56.8 hectares (140.3 acres) sand and gravel
extraction operation, processing and hauling out of SE 5-5720-W4.
Permit No.: 054/14
Director of Planning and Community Services
Lamont County is seeking a Director of Planning & Community
Services. This individual will participate in the establishment of
strategic direction and coordinate planning of departmental
priorities and programs which align with the County’s goals.
3. Legal Description: SE 24-58-19-W4
Land Use: Heartland Agricultural District (HA)
Proposal: 59.1 hectares (146 acres) sand and gravel extraction
operation, processing and hauling out of SE 24-58-19-W4.
Permit No.:055/14
The ideal candidate will have:
• Registered Professional Planner with the Canadian Institute of
Planners or eligible for membership is desired.
• Minimum of five (5) years of municipal experience.
• Knowledge of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland.
• Excellent networking, presentation and communication skills,
with the ability to work within a team internally and
externally.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to exercise
independent judgment.
• Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license.
Additional Information
For additional information regarding these permits, please
contact the Planning and Development Department at (780)
895-2233.
Lamont County offers competitive rates and an excellent
benefits package. This competition will remain open until 4:00
p.m. October 31st, 2014.
To view complete job descriptions and qualifications go to
www.lamontcounty.ca/departments/human-resources
Please forward your resumes/applications to:
Lamont County does all of its own gravel pit stripping and
reclamation work. This work is usually carried out at the end of
the year before freeze up.
Appeal Fee - $200.00
Meeting Notes form the September 29 Special Meeting
CALC
Upcoming Courses
TDG & WHIMIS
Note: Government changes are coming in 2015
Location: Lamont, Date: TBD, Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $95.00 each
Load Securement
Location: Lamont, Date: TBD, Time: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $150.00
Lamont County thanks all applicants for their interest. However,
only those who have been selected for an interview will be
contacted.
Fire Arm Safety
Location: Chipman, Date: Saturday, October 25, Time: 8 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Cost: $120.00
Register By October 15
The Alberta Shelterbelt Program has
recently introduced a new bulk tree
seedling program. The ability to buy
in bulk satisfies the needs of those
who are looking to restore or
enhance their riparian areas, assist in conservation initiatives, or
aide in reclamation projects at a reduced cost.
No minimum order is required to participate in the bulk seedling
program. If you are interested in participating in the Alberta
Shelterbelt Program, please place your order by December 31,
for delivery of seedling trees in May. The application form can
be found on the Lamont County Website or at
www.marketland.net.
Lamont County Agricultural Service Board assists landowners in
the acquisition and distribution of shelterbelt trees in
accordance with Policy 6080, in order to promote soil and water
conservation and rural beautification.
Did You Know …
Appeal
The Land Use Bylaw provides that the person applying for the
permit or affected by the order, or any other person affected by
an order, decision or development permit of a Development
Authority may appeal to the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board within fourteen (14) days after the date of notice.
Lamont County
Human Resources Department
5303 – 50 Avenue, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (780) 895-7404
Alberta Shelterbelt Program
FCSS
Community Awareness
Computer Training for the New User
Location: Chipman, Date: TBD
For more information or to register call Odette Romanchuk at
780-895-2233 or toll free at 1-877-895-2233 ext. 233.
Lamont County Library Board
Members Needed
The Lamont County
Library Board is looking
for members of the public
who are interested in
serving a 3-year term.
The Board helps the Bruderheim, Lamont, Andrew and Mundare
libraries with funding for programs and events, as well as
distributing grant monies between them.
The Board meets six times per year between September and May,
and mileage is paid for those who drive more than 5 kms for
meetings. Honorariums are provided for Chair and Secretary.
Please email your letter of interest to
[email protected].
Councillor’s Corner
Lafarge Gravel
There is approximately 30,000 tons of gravel in a Lafarge pit that
is available for Lamont County to purchase at $12 per tonne,
which is a three-year supply if the gravel is used only for base
application and road patching. Payment for the gravel is not in
the 2014 budget, but can be taken out of road reserves. Lamont
County will be negotiating the purchase of this gravel from
Lafarge.
Andrew Haul Road (RR 162)
There has been some maintenance done by Lafarge and JMB on
some parts of RR 162.; more work such as a shoulder-pull still
needs to be done, which Lafarge and JMB agreed to perform.
Hauling and final work would be continued in the spring. Lamont
County will be establishing expectations for standards of road
maintenance/repair required by Lafarge and JMB. A draft letter
stating these expectations will be brought to the next council
meeting.
Contract for Paving RR 195
At the September 9 council meeting tender for paving RR 195
was awarded to Sandstar, who provided bids for a three-part
project. Due to costs, Council chose to only have one part of the
project done. Sandstar has indicated that it is not possible for
them to do only part of the project, without increasing their
costs. Council has decided to not go forward with the project,
and to re-tender it in the spring.
Hardrock Gravel
Hardrock Gravel Contracting LTD originally thought they had
enough gravel to handle the contract extension on their existing
pit, however now believe they don’t, and they are not in a
position to complete work. The contract called for $13.07 for
the gravel, however a new proposal was provided, with some
gravel coming from a Smokey Lake pit, with an increased price
of $13.45. Lamont County will be asking Hardrock Contracting
LTD to honor the original offer of gravel coming from within the
County for $13.07. WSP will be asked to include 2015 in the
tender previously approved by council.
Heartland 101
Salt Cavern Storage
Underground salt formations are used as a safe and cost
effective method for hydrocarbon storage across North
America. In Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, the Lotsberg
Formation provides millions of barrels of storage for industry
operating in the region.
Development of the region’s naturally occurring massive,
underground salt formation began more than four decades ago.
In 1971, Chevron Canada created the area’s first underground
storage caverns at what is now Keyera.
Since then, many major industrial and pipeline companies have
developed salt caverns within the massive salt formation.
Because salt formations are impermeable, they are a highly
effective means of storing liquids and gases for future use.
Caverns are also engineered to ensure they are a safe method of
storage, and are subject to regulations and inspections.
Storage caverns are located approximately 2 kilometres below
the earth’s surface in the salt formation. Each cavern is
developed over an 18-24 month period. Water is injected into
the formation at high pressure to dissolve the salt, creating a
saltwater or brine solution. The end result is a large, pear
shaped cavern.
Caverns can have a capacity from 500,000 to over 1 million
barrels, depending on the size. Hydrocarbons are stored by
pumping them down into the cavern, displacing the brine, which
is retained in brine storage ponds for use when the hydrocarbon
product is withdrawn.
“The region’s salt caverns are one of many unique key
advantages that makes the Heartland an attractive location for
industry,” explained Vanessa Goodman, Chair of Life in the
Heartland. “In fact, ATCO Energy Solutions and Petrogas recently
announced plans to develop four new salt caverns. Two will be
completed in the second quarter of 2016, and completion of the
additional two is anticipated in the second quarter of 2017.”
More information about ATCO and Petrogas’ salt caverns will be
available at the upcoming Heartland Community Information
Evening. Held twice per year, the evening is an opportunity for
the community to engage with over a dozen companies and
organizations. Presentations and booths will provide
information on upcoming projects and activities in the
Heartland.
The event is on Monday, October 27 at the Gibbons Cultural
Centre. Doors open at 5 pm and presentations begin at 6 pm.
RSVP for seating and food purposes to
[email protected] or by calling/texting 780.231.9802.
For more information about Life in the Heartland, visit
lifeintheheartland.com, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, or
email [email protected].
Careers Under Construction
Careers in Transition now offers Enhancing Opportunities, a full
time 20 week education and career planning program to prepare for
the GED exam and assist with employment goals.
• In class instruction – English and writing skills, Social Studies,
Mathematics, Science, Exam prep
• Computer skills training – MS Word, Excel, Internet, Email, and
Windows 7
• Career Planning – occupational research, post-secondary
opportunities
• Employment readiness –resume writing, job search assistance,
interview skills, workplace training
Next course starts in November, Space is Limited!
For information and to register call 780-589-4700
Lamont Community Playschool
Andrew Garlic Festival
Come join the fun!
There are a few spots available in our Monday/Wednesday
afternoon class.
Contact Jill @780-895-7690
Lamont Minor Hockey
Battle River REA
Membership Benefit Program
Battle River REA is all about ensuring our members get the best of
the best. Not only do they save with being a Member, they can now
save locally through many different businesses. We have created a
Membership Benefit Program to ensure they have all they need.
We are looking to have businesses offer discount incentives to our
members to keep them local. Battle River Members will see how we
are all providing them a wonderful service and continue to come
back.
For more information contact us at 780-672-7738 or visit us online
at www.brrea.coop.

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