Posts for Category “Community”

In recognition and celebration of the importance of seniors in our lives and our communities, Lamont County Reeve, David Diduck, has declared June 7–13, 2021 to be Seniors’ Week in Lamont County. Take the time this week to thank a senior in your life for all their invaluable contributions, and remind them to pick up their FREE Thank-you Meal from FCSS Lamont County Region: June 7 - Bruderheim June 8 - Andrew June 9 - Lamont June 10 - Mundare

Lamont County Agricultural Services, FCSS Lamont County Region, and Lamont & District Agricultural Society are presenting this FREE mental health workshop specifically made for farming and rural communities. April 9, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m., online through Zoom Featuring Keynote Speaker, Lesley Kelly (founder of High Heels & Canola Fields, and Co-founder of The Do More Agriculture Foundation), this workshop also includes a Speakers Panel representing Alberta Health Services, law enforc...

Looking to make a lasting contribution to Canada, its communities and its people? Statistics Canada is hiring approximately 32,000 people across the country, and 4000 in Alberta, to work on the collection phase of the 2021 Census. As a member of the collection team, you will help ensure that the 2021 Census is a success. These jobs involve communicating with residents in your local and rural communities to ensure the completion of census questionnaires. Supervisory and non-supervisory posi...

Lamont County Community Services staff have been working diligently to bring a variety of supports to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following is a list of supports and new initiatives: Social Support Needs Survey - FCSS is conducting a survey to determine what needs exist in the community at this time.  Community Resource List - A comprehensive list of resources and support available in the Lamont County region Social Services Support for COVID-19 Funding - The Albe...

Are you registered for your first year of post-secondary education?  Do you need money? Apply today for the Lamont County Centennial Scholarship Program!  Two scholarships of $1000 will be awarded! Eligibility Criteria: Resident of Lamont County graduating with a high school diploma Registered for first year post-secondary study Application dead line is August 31, 2018. To apply, download the Centennial Scholarship Application form and return it to the Lamont County Ad...

 Need money for post secondary? Apply today for the Lamont County Centennial Scholarship Program! Two scholarships of $1000 will be awarded! Eligibility Criteria: Resident of Lamont County graduating with a high school diploma Registered for first year post-secondary study Application dead line is August 31, 2015. To apply, download the Centennial Scholarship Application form and return it to the Lamont County Administration Building, or Apply Online. For more informatio...

Parenting can be TOUGH, so we decided to pull together several of our best local resources and put it all into one day just for YOU! Join us as we discuss some hot topics that parents in Lamont County want to know about. Let's gather and learn tools to manage the stresses and joys of parenting. Presentations include "Positive Solutions for Families", "Massage for the Growing Child", "Proven Strategies for Picky Eaters", "Is Your Child's Development on Track?" and more! Guest speaker Sean L...

Need money for post secondary? Apply TODAY for the Lamont County Centennial Scholarship Program! Two scholarships of $1000 will be awarded! Since 2005, Lamont County has awarded two $1000 scholarships to Lamont County residents in order to assist rural students in pursuing further education. In order to be eligible, applicants must: be a resident of Lamont County be graduating with a high school diploma and registered to begin their first year of studies at a recognized Al...

Need money for post secondary? Apply today for the Lamont County Centennial Scholarship Program! Two scholarships of $1000 will be awarded! Eligibility Criteria: Resident of Lamont County graduating with a high school diploma Registered for first year post-secondary study Application dead line is August 31, 2015. To apply, download the Centennial Scholarship Application form and return it to the Lamont County Administration Building, or pick up a paper copy at the Adm...

School in Lamont County starts Tuesday, September 2. Please be alert for students and school buses! The RCMP have shared some excellent information of what parents, children and drivers need to know to stay safe when travelling to and from school: Drivers play a large role in back to school safety. Be alert and cautious. Young students need to be aware of traffic safety rules as pedestrians, bicyclists, skateboarders and as school bus passengers. For children and parents: F...