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Vol. 38 No. 19 October 15, 2015 Email: [email protected] Ph: 780-868-9221 or 780-446-3088
Construction Projects Get Underway In Bruderheim
Above: The steady rhythmic sounds of the pile driver driving the steel pilings into the ground, laying the foundation for the new hotel being built
in Bruderheim can be heard from at least a mile away. Below: Meanwhile, work is also progressing on the planned doctors’ office/pharmacy and
apartment building going up around the corner on Queen Street.
JAMES MARKO PHOTOS
- by Sylvia Holowachh
Tony James pursued his passion for performing arts
as a child actor, dancer and vocalist before being recognized
as a professional in 1989. At 15 he was working as a Direc-
tor/Producer and by 19 received the “Award of Distinction”
for service and contributions to the performing arts.
Some of James’s most coveted roles include: Master of
Ceremonies in “Cabaret”, his role in the critically acclaimed
production of “Grease” where his performance was com-
pared to the legendary Joel Grey and Danny Zuko, his role
in “Bye Bye Birdie” where he was compared to Albert Peter-
son, his role in “The Buddy Holly Story” where his perfor-
mance was compared to Richie Valens and his role in the
long running “West Side Story” where he was compared to
Chino.
In addition, James has received television and film cred-
its for such productions as the “X-Files” with Gillian Ander-
son and David Duchovney, “The Duke” with Judy Geeson
and James Doohan and the production “Erin’s Goldfish”. He
was also the Associate Producer of “Bedtime Story” and Dis-
ney’s “Four Wheelz”.
Through the years, James’s love for performing arts has
seen him perform, produce and direct performances in Eu-
rope, South Africa, Milan, London, Paris, New York, United
Kingdom, Toronto and Vancouver. In 2002 he was appoint-
ed Executive Director of Ballet Victoria which, under his
direction, garnered international recognition. In 2006 he
was appointed Executive Director of the Canadian Pacific
Ballet Company.
From 2013 to 2014, Tony produced, managed and pre-
sented a multitude of productions including Norm Foster’s
“Self Help”, Frank L. Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz”, Grammy
Winner Pablo Diemecke in “Classical Enchantment” Record-
ing Artist Diane Pancel in “The Way We Were”, Canadian
Singer Tenaj Williams in “Unforgettable” and Recording Art-
ist and Hall of Fame Inductee Sibel Thrasher in “Prelude To
A Kiss”. He continues to be Associate Producer and Enter-
tainment Financier on several motion pictures, stage pro-
ductions, dance presentations and television projects inter-
nationally.
James has appeared in, produced, directed, written, cre-
ated and managed more than 285 projects and has received
more than 15 awards for performing, producing, service,
citizenship and philanthropy. He was recently awarded
with a prestigious award from the Officers and Board Trus-
tees of the National Geographic Society recognizing his sup-
port for “Diffusing Geographic Knowledge and Promoting Re-
search and Exploration”.
Ocean Entertainment Worldwide, a creation and presen-
tation based enterprise with emphasis on live theatre, mo-
tion pictures, concert production, documentaries, television,
dance and music, was established by James in 1995.
Elite Performing Arts Company, a division of Ocean En-
tertainment Worldwide, reached fruition after James met
Choreographer Doreen Cleverly in December 2014. The
main focus of Elite Performing Arts Company is to create,
produce and present an eclectic mix of popular and classic
full-length Broadway musicals, revues, plays and small one
act plays where prominent and established performing art-
ists are invited to work alongside core company members
both on and off stage. Company members come from a
wide range of communities throughout the Edmonton area
and range in age from 10 years to 40 plus.
Now, Tony James and Doreen Cleverly are bringing their
premiere production of Curtain Up to the local area. Cur-
tain Up is a production that incorporates more than 35 songs
from such popular Broadway shows as Rent, The Lion
King, Annie, Wicked, Les Miserables, Annie Get Your Gun and
Sound of Music, among many others. With high-octane dance
scenes, stirring solos and innovative lighting; the show is
sure to transport audiences to eras that excite, move and
energize.
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Broadway Musical Revue, “Curtain Up” Coming to Shell Theatre
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Story & Photos Submitted by Paul Hope
The sun was shining as the 50+ people on horseback
and horse drawn wagons left the yard of the Calvert
ranch. Randy, Len, Gary and Clint at the helm of the teams
and the outriders were all around. The St Michael Hotel’s
5th annual ride was underway. The ride to the St. Michael
Hotel is 11km and riders as young as six rode with the
crowd. Some of them started participating in this ride five
years ago riding in wagons, with their parents on horse-
back, riding along side. Now instead of hanging in the
wagons with the musicians, they can ride along.
The saying in Alberta is “if you don’t like the weather, wait
10 minutes and it’ll change.” There was an interlude of
weather when we hit the Hwy 29 that made everyone who
could, huddle up for warmth; but the hardy spirit and the
courage cowboys/girls are famous for, made it to the hotel
for one of Shirley’s warm Saturday buffets. The Friends of
St Michael band turned out to be Randy Hollar, Paul Hope and
our great friend Joe Supple. We had support singers, both
on the stage and sitting.
Thanks go out to Karen Calvert, the Olsen family, Gary
and Shelly Rinas in the Rolls, for your expertise. Seeing the
families and all the young kids riding horses with the
generations of families standing by was a great way to
spend the day.
St. Michael Hotel Hosted 5th Annual Ride
It’ll Soon Be All Over…..
If you’ve had enough of all the federal election rhetoric,
you’re likely not alone. Actually, you’re probably in the
majority. Personally, I’d had enough quite some time ago.
The party leaders, themselves, seem to be dragging their
heels and running out of steam. They started out like an out
of control locomotive, with promises to make our lives
better and pledges of all things wonderful to come, but now
seem to be running on one cylinder and doing nothing more
than bashing each other. If I were undecided in where my
X was going, I don’t think I’d find the messages they’re
currently dishing out very useful.
Even though I know who I’ll be supporting here in
Lakeland, I recently noticed an unfamiliar campaign sign in
another riding. Seeing it caught my eye, I decided to check
it out on the Elections Canada website. What I found is best
described in the words of Gomer Pyle, “Surprise, surprise,
surprise”.
Did you know there are 24 Registered Political Parties in
Canada? Neither did I, but there are.
They are: the Alliance of the North, Animal Alliance En-
vironment Voters Party of Canada, Bloc Quebecois, Canada
Party, Christian Action Party, Christian Heritage Party of
Canada, Communist Party of Canada, Conservative Party of
Canada, Democratic Advancement Party of Canada, Forces
et Democratie, Green Party of Canada, Liberal Party of
Canada, Libertarian Party of Canada, Marijuana Party,
Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada, New Democratic Party,
Party for Accountability, Competency and Transparency,
Pirate Party of Canada, Progressive Canadian Party,
Rhinoceros Party, Seniors Party of Canada, The Bridge Party
of Canada, United Party of Canada and the Vegan Party of
Canada.
Hold on a second, I’m not done yet. There are also six
Deregistered Parties: the First Peoples National Party of
Canada, Natural Law Party of Canada, Newfoundland and
Labrador First Party, People’s Political Power Party of
Canada, Western Block Party and the Work Less Party.
Nope, I’m still not done. The three political parties that
lost their eligibility to become registered deserve to be
mentioned; the National Alternative Party of Canada, The
Ontario Party of Canada and the Absolutely Absurd Party.
OK, now I think I’m done.
When one considers all these different parties, maybe we
have a little something to be grateful for.
To this point we’ve only had three party leaders in our
face, Harper, Mulcair and Trudeau. Could you imagine the
torment of having to listen to 24, 30 or 33 of them, or the
horror of having all those faces popping up on our TV
screens every few minutes?
Can you imagine the amount of creativity each party
would have to conjure up in order to promise something
bigger and better than any of the others? If we think we’re
being fed bull doo-doo now, try to envision the size of the
pile if all the parties had an opportunity to drop it on us.
With that said however, if there were that many, there
might actually be one or two worth listening to. As we all
know, stranger things have happened.
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With only five candidates here in Lakeland, the
decision should be easy. But, the political party spin
gurus have miraculously managed to do little more than
feed us enough bull doo-doo to confuse us again. None
of the leaders have impressed me with anything they’ve
had to say and, in my opinion, none are worth the bull
feed it would take to feed them for the next three or four
years.
So folks, there are only a few days left before you’ll
have to place your X somewhere. Only a few days before
we learn who’ll lead us around by the nose for the next
three or four years. This time around I’m putting my
support solely behind the candidate, the person who
impressed me the most during this campaign.
Most importantly though folks, be sure to get to the
polls and place your X. Voting is still our right and we
may as well take advantage of it while we can.
Who knows, we may all be in for a surprise, surprise,
surprise!
- Sylvia
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Through being loyal to our friends, compassionate to
our neighbours and staying true to the values that have
made Canada the best country in the world, Canada is
making a positive difference in global affairs.
And at times, we have been required to be courageous
warriors in the face of evil that still plagues many regions
outside our borders.
There is no better example than the role Canada is tak-
ing against the so-called Islamic State and the unspeakable
atrocities they are committing against innocent men,
women and children, and ethnic and religious minorities.
I’m proud of the role Prime Minister Stephen Harper
and the Canadian government have taken in joining
international forces in its fight to stop ISIS. Our support of
our allies in this critical mission is in the best of Canadian
tradition.
Left to their own devices, ISIS will continue to torture
and murder innocent people, and will continue to create
millions of refugees fleeing for their lives from their
homelands.
The Liberals and NDP say they will withdraw Canada
from the international fight against ISIS, suggesting
Canada should only supply humanitarian assistance, but
the Prime Minister said what advocates have told him
clearly: “without military support, all you’re doing is
dropping aid on dead people.”
On top of our military and substantial humanitarian
assistance, Canada is also playing a key role in supporting
refugees.
To date, Canada has promised to accept thousands of
refugees fleeing persecution from the evils of ISIS. We
must ensure Canadians' safety and security, while we are
helping the most vulnerable people with care and due
diligence.
By sticking to our values, Canada is now more
respected than ever around the world. In fact, a recent
survey released this past summer ranked
Canada as the “most admired” country
with the “best reputation” on the interna-
tional stage. This view of Canada did
not happen by accident.
Whether it’s been our principled
support of the state of Israel, participat-
ing in the global coalition on ISIS,
leading the world in action against
Putin's illegal occupation of Crimea and
standing with Ukraine, or being a
eading voice speaking against evil and
corruption, Canada stands strong in the
world.
In this election, Canada can’t risk
stepping down from its leadership role.
Only when a light shines bright can it
keep out the darkness.
ISIS has also threatened Canada and
Canadians directly, so this is a matter of
our own national security. A re-elected Conservative
government will continue our obligation in fighting ISIS.
We are taking measures here at home to ensure Canadians
are protected, including stripping the citizenships of
convicted terrorists here in Canada, just as is already done
for convicted war criminals.
We will speak out clearly for our values, and against
forces in the world that seek to undermine them.
This is the vision we have for our country, and it is this
vision we believe that will keep Canada strong for years to
come.
Submitted by Shannon Stubbs, the Conservative Candi-
date for Lakeland
T: 1-855-561-4209
Canada is now a light that burns bright across the world
Federal Conservative Candidate speaks with reporters in Lloydminster after holding a fundraising event with supporters.
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Should you have the good fortune to meet Duane
Zaraska, the NDP candidate for Lakeland, you will
find him to be personable, that he has a genuine
“down to earth” manner and that he listens to you.
He genuinely wants to know what is important to
you. That is because he knows that under an NDP
government his voice will be heard and therefore so
will yours. Harper’s extreme “top down” governing
has destroyed the very core of democracy because it
doesn’t allow for any input from his MPs, from you.
They instead are used only to convey his will and his
message to the constituents. Duane is passionate
about reversing that and restoring democracy, as are
over 70% of Canadians.
This election is about the country we want, the
country of our dreams. Change is within our grasp.
And change under an NDP government will be based
on values that are inclusive and cooperative. Harper
pits people against each other. The NDP would
instead bring people together to achieve our goals.
While Harper chooses to dictate, the NDP will instead
consult with the provinces, First Nations, and
Canadians from all across Canada. An inclusive NDP
government is the best choice for change.
Families and their future is one of the NDP’s main
focuses starting with a commitment to one million
quality affordable $15 per day daycare spaces so that
stay-at-home parents can afford to go back to work.
The NDP recognizes the challenges of an aging popu-
lation and will stop Harper’s cuts to healthcare and
restore the transfer payments to provinces. The retire-
ment age will be brought back to 65. In addition 7,000
more doctors and health care professionals plus 5,000
new long-term care beds will be added. The NDP will
lower prescription drug costs by 30%. Home care will
be expanded to 41,000 more seniors and the
Guaranteed Income Supplement will be increased.
Funding will be granted for 5,000 more nursing home
beds. Families will also benefit under the NDP plan
by being allowed up to six months paid leave to care
for seriously ill loved ones and by adding an
additional 5 weeks for parental leave. The NDP will
move forward on treaty obligations and act on the
recommendations of the truth and reconciliation
commission.
Jobs and the economy will be another priority
focus for the NDP. The conservatives try hard to
convince voters in the Lakeland that the NDP is
against pipelines while not having delivered one pipe-
line over their ten years in power! Their efforts to ram
them through failed completely with absolutely no
chance of succeeding. That tactic never works and
therefore another conservative government will not
produce any pipeline let alone a responsible one. The
NDP will instead seek to gain licence to proceed
through appropriate consultation and assessments and
with proper respect for the people and environment
affected by these projects; with a proper determination
of risk to benefit analysis using transparent scientific
studies rather than studies by corporations who stand
to benefit from short cuts and oversights. What the
NDP is opposed to is Harper’s “rip ‘n’ ship”
approach to our natural resources.
The NDP will add value to our oil by building
upgraders and refineries that will provide well-paying
jobs in both their construction and operation instead of
shipping those jobs down a pipeline to China and the
USA. In addition, the NDP recognizes the need to
diversify our economy. Examples of areas that should
be looked at and helped to grow in Alberta include
innovation, tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and
R&D sectors.
Wouldn’t it be nice to know that if jobs are shrink-
ing in one sector that there are other sectors that are
not affected and are hiring? Small business creates
80% of our jobs. The NDP will help them do so by
cutting their taxes by 2%. Harper boasts about all the
trade deals he negotiated but yet our trade deficit is at
a record $817 million. Add the fact that the
conservatives added $176.4 billion to our debt and it is
clear to anyone that the conservatives are not the
economic stewards that they claim to be.
For more on the NDP, visit: http://www.ndp.ca/
platform or call Duane at 587-986-9511
On October 19th, let us start down the path to the
country of our dreams….. Vote for Duane Zaraska and
the NDP.
Submitted by the Committee to Elect Duane Zaraska.
The Country of Our Dreams...
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PHOTO SUBMITTED
Andrew Garlic Festival
Record numbers of people turned out to enjoy the festivities at this year’s 17th Annual Garlic Festival on October 10th.
JAMES MARKO PHOTOS
Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, October 15, 2015 Page 11
A Gigantic Success!
Upper Left:
Bench Show
Display of
Giant
Garlic
Cloves
Upper
Right:
Some of the
Harvest
Decorations
CAROL MARKO PHOTOS
There was something for everyone of all ages at the
Andrew Garlic Festival on October 10.
Centre: Record number of Vendors drew a record
number of attendees to this year’s expanded Garlic
Festival.
Above Right: Mother goat and babies at petting zoo.
Bottom Left: Country Sunshine entertained people
sitting in the concession area & beer garden.
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Local Homestead to Be Featured to Japanese Public - Sylvia Holowach
In recognition of Canada’s 150th
birthday in 2017, Canada Tourism
and the Research Institute of Japan
are working on a project showcas-
ing Canada to the Japanese public.
Information about the history of
Canada, exploring Canada’s west
and Canada’s east, adventures by
land, sea and air, Canadian stories,
entertainment and festivals, arts
and outdoor adventures are
currently being compiled through-
out Canada.
When complete, a two year CTC
-Japan TV docu-drama series will
be available to Japanese viewers. In addition, Japanese
broadcasters, bloggers, online and print media organiza-
tions are partnering with CTC-Japan in creating a platform
for Japanese tour operators and new travel itineraries
which will be a major driver in bringing more Japanese
visitors to Canada.
Therefore, it is safe to say when Matthew Lopushinsky
and his wife Katherine (nee Caraputa) immigrated to
Canada in 1898 they had no idea the efforts of their hard
work would be seen on the other side of the world some
117 years later.
But, considering Raymond and Eileen Lopushinsky still
reside on the original homestead that is exactly what is
going to happen after Toshiyuki Hirama, Edit Director
with the Research Institute of Japan and his translator
Kazuhito Yagi visited the Lopushinksy homestead on
September 21, 2015.
Roman, known to most as Raymond, grandson of
Matthew and Katherine, explained his grandparents
bought the homestead (SW-30-56-19-W4) for $10.00 after
immigrating to Canada with their daughter Annie. “They
left Radymno, Poland to board the ship ‘Cristina’ in
Hamburg, Germany and arrived in Canada on April 30,
1898”, said Ray.
Pictures taken of the original passports to Canada, land
title documents and immigration papers the Lopushinsky
family had searched out over the years will be used to
depict the history of immigration to Canada.
The delegation found it interesting how the differences
in spelling of first and last names had evolved through the
years noticing first that Matthew had also been recorded
as Matwij or Matwie, Katharine as Katazina and
Katarzyna and Lopushinsky as Loposzinsky and
Lapushusky.
They were amazed to hear Matthew and Katherine had
12 children; Tom and Victoria (who passed away as
babies), Annie, Eva, Mary, Julia, John, Pearl, Fred, Olga,
Stanley and Peter. “We do not have such big families in
Japan”, said Hirama.
Ray explained; his father John and mother Katherine
(nee Portko), Ray and his sisters Elizabeth and Victoria moved
to the homestead in 1940 where they all worked together
until Baba Katherine’s passing in 1943 at the age of 68 and
Gido Matthew’s passing in 1947 at the age of 77.
They continued to farm the land as a family until the
passing of Ray’s father in 1956 at the age of 52. Ray and
his mother Katherine farmed the land together until Eileen
(nee Sharun) joined them after marrying Ray in 1959. There
Ray and Eileen raised six children; Reid, Maxine, Shane,
Heather, Warren and Dean. Ray’s mother Katherine lived
and farmed with them until her passing in 2004 at the age
of 93.
Original Home of Matthew and Katherine Lopushinsky
SYLVIA HOLOWACH PHOTOS
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The Lopushinsky’s introduced the Japanese delegation
to as many Ukrainian customs as time allowed; every-
thing from painted Ukrainian Easter eggs, Ukrainian
embroidery and ceramics to pictures of the Holy
Ascension Russo-Greek Orthodox Church, Skaro.
After being shown pictures of the way farming was
done with horses and thrashing machines in the early
years, Hirama and Yagi were both mesmerized when they
saw the size and ability of the equipment used today.
With three generations of the Lopushinsky family
present - Ray, his son Dean and his grandson Roman, the
delegation was given an outline of the changes the three
generations have seen through the years.
“I am so glad I came. I have learnt so much. So many
things. So many different things. Things we do not have
in Japan”, said Hirama. “So much work. So much hard
work”, added Hirama. While looking through a photo
album, Hirama declared “So much snow. So cold. Very,
very hard work”.
When asked about the project, Yagi stated, “We are
happy to be here. We want the Japanese people to know
more about Canada. We are here today because we want
the Japanese people to know the history of the people
who helped create Canada.”
“We want the Japanese people to see there is more to
see, learn and do in Canada than just the Rocky
Mountains, Banff and Jasper,” concluded Yagi.
Lopushinsky Homestead (Continued)
Left: Toshiyuki Hirama, Edit Director for the Research Institute of Japan and
Kazuhito Yagi, Translator at home of Ray and Eileen Lopushinsky.
Ray and Eileen Lopushinsky stand in front of original home of
Ray’s grandparents, Matthew and Katherine Lopushinsky.
Right:
Matthew and
Katherine
Lopushinsky
Below:
Second home
built on Lopushinsky
Homestead
SYLVIA HOLOWACH
PHONTOS
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Over 100 Turn Out for All Candidates Forum
Above: More than 100 people filled the St. Michael Community Hall on Wed., October 14 to hear from four of five candidates running for MP in
the local riding of Lakeland. Below left: Lamont & District Chamber of Commerce President, Doug Sullivan as MC; Below right: Moderator Cathy
Goulet, of Killick Leadership Group. Bottom: L-R: NDP Candidate, Duane Zaraska; PC Candidate, Shannon Stubbs; Libertarian Candidate, Robert
McFadzean and Liberal Candidate, Garry Parenteau. Green Party Candidate, Danielle Montgomery was a no show for all seven forums held.
CAROL MARKO PHOTOS
Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, October 15, 2015 Page 15
Above: Liberal Candidate, Garry Parenteau
Below: NDP Candidate, Duane Zaraska
Above: Conservative Candidate, Shannon Stubbs
Below: Libertarian Candidate, Robert McFadzean
CAROL MARKO PHOTOS
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Bruderheim Communities in Bloom representatives attended the CIB National Symposium in Kamloops in September. Pictured left are: Bob and Sherry Cote (centre) with Communities in Bloom judges Berta Briggs (L) and Rachelle George-Bernard (R). Bruderheim received 5 blooms and was a finalist in the Youth Achievement Award category. They were competing against the Town of Stettler (winner) and Kilkenny City in Ireland. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Trick-or-Treat Safely
As thousands of children prepare to embark on
their trick-or-treating jaunts in neighborhoods near
and far, it is best to once again revisit safety tips that
can help ensure this Halloween is enjoyable and
injury-free.
• Visibility: Visibility is key when donning a
Halloween costume. Children should be dressed in
highly visible costumes so drivers can easily see them.
Parents and chaperones also should be dressed in
bright colors. Reflective tape and flashlights also make
pedestrians more visible to oncoming cars.
• Routes: Children and adults should plan their trick
-or-treating routes ahead of time. This way they kids
can be found quickly if they are separated from their
groups, and parents can choose safe neighborhoods.
Choose neighborhoods and paths that have the least
amount of automobile traffic.
• Walk, don’t run. Trick-or-treaters should stick to
sidewalks and only cross the street at intersection
crosswalks. Make sure kids know to avoid darting out
between cars or cutting across lawns and driveways.
When darkness sets in, fast-moving children can be
difficult to see.
• Visit only lit houses. Residents who don’t want to
answer the door will typically leave their home’s
exterior lights off. Only visit homes that are
decorated, bright and welcoming to trick-or-treaters.
• Go in groups. Children should go out in groups
and always be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
• Costume safety: Everyone should wear well-fitted
costumes that do not drag on the floor or impede
mobility. Choose face paint over masks so that vision
is not obscured.
• Beware of fire hazards. Keep clear of jack-o-
lanterns that are lit by real flames. Homeowners can
opt for LED lights or other, safer methods of
illumination rather than candles and open flames.
Halloween is an exciting day for youngsters, and
following a few safety rules can make the day both
fun and safe.
Elk Island Triangle, Thursday, October 15, 2015 Page 17
RCMP Still Requesting Public’s Assistance in Armed Robbery Attempt The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a male suspect, in relation to the attempted robbery that occurred on September 10, 2015. At approximately 12:19 a.m., the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a 911 call of and attempted robbery at the Lamont Hotel located at 4815-51 Street, Lamont. The male was last seen running from the location on Main Street, towards Highway 15. The suspect is described as Male, chubby, approximately 5'8" tall, with sandy blond hair, wearing a green or grey sweater, jeans, black bandana over face and carrying a red bag. If you have wit-nessed this incident or can identify the suspect (see picture below), please contact Constable Ruddick of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP at (780) 992 6100 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or at www.crimestoppers.ca to remain anonymous.
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Alfred Zips from the Chipman Car Crafters presents Lamont
County Food Bank Chair, Betty Sheptycki, with a donation of
$1500.00. The annual Chipman Show ‘n’ Shine is held the first
Sunday in June. SUBMITTED BY CHIPMAN CAR CRAFTERS
At this time of year many of us are looking for comfort food on those chilly fall days. Served with a crusty bun, this hearty soup will hit the spot nicely. If you have a favourite recipe you would like to share with our readers, you can email it to me at: [email protected] or in the mail: Box 14, St. Michael, AB T0B 4B0
The Best Potato Soup Recipe Ever!
Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, sliced into small bite
sized pieces
1/2 regular package uncooked bacon, finely diced
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 bunch celery, diced
8 cups milk
4 cups water
4 chicken bouillon cubes (use a cup of the hot potato
water to dissolve, then use the cup of hot water in place
of one of the above cups of water)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup salted butter
3/4 cup flour
1/4 bunch freshly chopped parsley
1 cup whipping cream
***For Garnish:***
Shredded cheese
Fried bacon bits
Chopped green onions
Directions:
In large pot, boil potatoes in water 10 minutes. Drain
and set aside. In sauté pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain
bacon fat and place bacon on paper towel over plate to
drain more. Add onion and celery to bacon pan over
medium-high heat until celery is tender, about 5
minutes. To the large potato pan, add milk, water, bul-
lion, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat un-
til mixture is very hot, about 8 minutes, stirring often.
Do not let mixture boil. In small, heavy saucepan melt
butter. Add flour and mix well. Cook over medium-low
heat until mixture bubbles, stirring 2 to 3 minutes to
make a roux. While constantly stirring soup, add roux
slowly until soup is thick and creamy, about 4 minutes.
Stir in parsley, reserved potatoes, and cream. Garnish
with cheese, bacon bits, onions or all three. Serve hot!
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