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JANUARY 23, 2007 Council Corner Although each Red Deer County Councillor is elected programs, technology designed to enhance the capacity, by the residents in the division they represent, they all productivity and competitiveness of the producers concern themselves with the entire county. My division operations, are the goals of the Program. Growing is division three. Issues that concern one area are very Other projects that may be considered for funding are: often similar to those that concern other residents. In purchase of crop or livestock equipment, building addition to Council, each Councillor representsThe the improvements or additions, technology, fencing riparian Forward II County on a number of committees. The Committees areas. that I sit on, consist of, The Ag Service Board, Central Innovations such as research of market opportunities, Alberta Regional Waste Management Commission, value added development and succession planning may Program Innisfail Inter-municipal Development Plan, InnisfailImportance meet the requirement criteria. Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant, Innisfail Chamber of GFII provides funds for the reimbursement of both Commerce and Central Alberta Regional Trails. capital and non-capital expenditures. Capital costs are One of the responsibilities of Councillors, is to make the covered for up to 70%, which would include engineering residents of Red Deer County aware of programs and design, acquisition and installation of equipment or assistance to help them enhance their operations.ofmachinery Having into the agri-business. Non-capital costs A number of financial assistance programs are available such as 3rd party costs including consultants, travel to Agri-Business entrepreneurs. One of these is, The or training are covered for up to 50%. Projects must Growing Forward II Program, which was enhanced from enhance the economic value and efficiency of the Agri- the previous Growing Forward Program in 2013.a Planbusiness The Growing Forward II Program is a Federal-Provincial Note: The facility, technology or equipment funded initiative designed to assist Agri-business in investment, must be used in Alberta for a minimum of 3 years. expansion, education or technology. The focus is on Red Deer County personnel will assist with the planning increasing productivity, becoming more competitive and and applications required to qualify for the program reducing costs. funding. For information and applications GF II Projects which may be considered, include, but are not programs for Farm or Agri-business, call AgInfo Centre limited to: at 403.310.3276 or visit www.Growingforward.alberta. animal welfare, food safety, biosecurity, eco-friendly ca additions to the operation, water management, farm MayorFor information Jim on theWood Environment & Water programs stewardship, improvement in efficiency and production under the GF II, contact: Ken Lewis, Conservation of the operation and automation. Investment in Coordinator at Red Deer County 403.350.2150 Dr. Don Church equipment, ‘best practices’, management and accounting Councillor, Division 3 12th Annual Enterprising Agriculture Tour July 17, 2014 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! $30.00 per person, available at the Red Deer County Centre
Red Deer County’s Enterprising Ag Tour (EAT) has taken us to over 60 progressive and innovative farm locations over the past 11 years. Join us for the 2014 tour, scheduled for July 17 where we will explore the latest agricultural entrepreneurial spirit at this new line-up of enterprising agricultural operations: • Bowden Farm Fresh Chicken • Steel Pony Farm @ Tamara Ranch • Prairie Gold Pastured Meats @ Tamara Ranch • Crop Production Services Penhold • Springvale Stables Red Deer County’s Agricultural Services department would like to invite you to join us for another great day of learning about our local, diverse agricultural operations. Come out and support these local producers and farm suppliers who have opened up their farms and businesses to share the inner workings of their operations. Preregistered tour participants are to meet on July 17 at the CrossRoads Church parking lot at 7:30 AM. Buses depart at 8:00 AM. TICKETS ON SALE NOW for $30.00ea. at Red Deer County Centre, 32nd Street West of Hwy 2. Ticket price includes Bus, Lunch, Coffee and a great tour. Phone Donna Trottier, Tour Coordinator, for more information on the tour at 403.347.0005. Red Deer County News JULY 2014 PAGE 3
We Welcome “What’s Happening”In Red Deer County? Your ÆBLESKIVER N‘JAM - Sunday, July 13, 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM make new friends. To register and learn more, visit www. Feedback! at the Danish Canadian National Museum, Dickson (At the townofpenhold.ca You can contact us with questions or comments at countynews@ 4 way stop in Dickson, go south 700 m). Danish pancake Kid’s Slo-Pitch – Thursday Evenings at 6:30 PM at the rdcounty.ca dumplings topped with Saskatoon jam and sprinkles of Spring Vale Diamond all summer long. Free. All ages Red Deer County News is a free icing sugar. All you can eat! $8 for Adults and $5 for welcome. Contact Paul or Barb 403.342.6833 monthly publication available to all children 10 yrs. and under. Local talent jamming on County residents. Red Deer Safety City Summer Program Registration – stage, lots of prizes to be won! Lunch is available in the Current issues of the County News Programs include half-day week-long camps, birthday are available free of charge at the restaurant by reservation only. Call 403.728.0019 to reserve parties, bicycle safety, fire and home safety, acreage and Red Deer County Centre, or can be your table. viewed online at farm safety, and pedestrian traffic safety. For complete www.rdcounty.ca Westerner Days Fair & Exposition - offers everything you’re details visit www.safetycity.ca. Register at www.reddeer. MANAGING EDITOR: looking for in summer festivities: live entertainment, good ca/looknbook or in person at Safety City, 3030 55th Street, ADAM FERGUSON food, and great company. Parade: Downtown Red Deer on Red Deer, AB. Call 403.314.9914 or email safetycity@ Corporate Communications Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 9:30 AM. Hours: Wednesday Coordinator telusplanet.net. Noon – Midnight, Thursday Noon – Midnight, Friday Noon PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION: Summer Market, Summer Carnival & Movie under the – Midnight, Saturday Noon – Midnight, Sunday Noon - RED DEER ADVOCATE Stars - August 8 & 9, Cottonwood Gordon Hall. Summer ADVERTISING: 10:30 PM. Admission: Seniors (65 +): $6.00. Adults: $12.00. For all advertising inquiries please Market: Friday, August 8, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Saturday, Youth (13-17): $10.00. Children (6-12): $6.00. Children (5 & August 9, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 contact the Red Deer Advocate Under): FREE. Parking $7.00 403.314.4343 PM by Cottonwood Gordon Ag Society. Summer Carnival: SUBMISSIONS: Taste of Markerville - July 26, 2014, mark your calendars 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, featuring bouncers, mini-golf, jousting Red Deer County welcomes for this summer food fair celebrating great local food, reader submissions and reserves ring, face painting & more, $3/person. Movie Under the the right to approve/disapprove culture and community will be back for a bigger and even Stars: Dusk, $5/person or $20/family. Carnival & Movie any and all submissions it tastier second year. We invite local food producers to be Special Rate: $30/family. Carnival & Movie Concession by receives. part of the market on July 26 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For Cottonwood Cougars Junior Forest Wardens Send submissions to further information contact Kathleen at 403.728.3145 or [email protected] Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society AGM - Thursday, Please note that submitted [email protected]. original documents cannot October 30, 2014 at 7:00 PM, Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. always be returned. Red Deer County Council, MPC, and Public Hearings – July Grounds. Guest Speakers: BARCWS Partners Sr. Peace Due Date for August submissions is 22, August 5, and August 19. MPC commences at 9:30 AM, Officer/ Director of Emergency Management, Julian Veuger, Friday, July 18, 2014 followed by Council, at the County Centre. Public Hearings Lacombe County Protective Services (403.782.6601) and WHAT’S are held at 1:30 PM. For agendas and past meeting minutes Sr. Peace Officer Bob Dixon, Red Deer County Protective HAPPENING? visit www.rdcounty.ca Services ( 403.343.6301 ). Also in attendance, BARCWS - Monday Liaison Cst. Marty Reed, Sylvan Lake RCMP. Elections and We are happy to list upcoming Scandinavian Folk Dance Lessons festivals, community fairs, reunions, Evenings. Youth: (ages 5 & up) 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM, year end business. BARCWS membership: $25 for 5 years and other community events! Adults: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Festival Hall, 4214 - 58 St., and RCMP clearance; membership should reside within To have your event listed in the ‘What’s Happening’ calendar of Red Deer. Singles, beginners, and experienced dancers all area patrolled by S.L. RCMP 403.858.7200 administration; County News, contact us at: welcomed. For further information call 403.347.5303 or 403.887.3333 dispatch/complaint). For more info, please Tel: 403.350.2150 ext 272 403.341.4672 or email [email protected] call Yvette or Dave 403.746.3429 Fax: 403.346.9840 Innisfail Farmers Market – Season runs from May 15 to Parkinson Alberta Step ‘n Stride Walk – Saturday, Email: September 18. Every Thursday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM September 6, 2014, 4620 - 47A Ave. (Golden Circle) Red [email protected] at the Innisfail Twin Arena, 5804 – 42 Street. Featuring Deer, Fundraising walk, silent auction, free indoor family FOLLOW US: LIKE US: WATCH US: crafters, fresh fruit and vegetables, and fresh baking. picnic, Registration 9:00 AM, Walk 10:30 AM. Information Sitting area to enjoy coffee, music, and conversation. 403.346.4463 [email protected] www. Contact Chris at 403.896.5451 for more details. parkinsonalberta.ca Everyone welcome. Penhold Summer Fun Program - For ages 6-12 at the County Maps Available - at the County Office. $15.00 each www.twitter.com/ www.facebook.com/ www.youtube. reddeercounty reddeercounty com/rdcounty Penhold Multiplex. Featuring sports, physical games, for either a rolled (not laminated) or a folded. Maps were creative crafts, learning experiences, and opportunities to printed in June 2012. Council Members’ Meeting Attendance and Expense Claims This is the second quarterly report for the Mayor and spring convention in Edmonton, Economic Developers a copy is available by contacting the County office at Councillors for the November 2013 to October 2014 Alberta Conference in Kananaskis, meetings with 403.350.2152. year. The report includes the number of meetings provincial ministers in relation to seniors’ housing Following is the listing of the Mayor’s/Councillors’ members of Council were scheduled to attend and the and flooding concerns, meeting with Town of Innisfail expense claims for the first quarter from February 1, actual attendance at the meetings, as well as a reporting Mayor and Council, Division 1 Town Hall meeting 2014, to April 30, 2014 (total claims since October 25, of Mayor/Councillor expense claims for February 2014 in Lousana, meetings with representatives from other 2013): to April 2014. municipalities in relation to the Red Deer River Basin, Mayor Wood - $22,947.66 ($46,110.38) Scheduled meetings include County Council and community 4-H public events, Red Deer County Councillor Massier - $14,444.88 ($29,105.76) Municipal Planning Commission meetings as well as Volunteer Appreciation evening, Town of Bowden Councillor Bota - $14,884.34 ($30,547.66) meetings for the Committees/Board/Commissions that Volunteer Appreciation supper, the Grand Opening Councillor Church - $15,188.34 ($31,071.10) members of Council are appointed to as representatives of the County’s new Protective Services Building in Councillor Huelsman - $15,114.48 ($30,845.03) of the County. A listing of the appointments to Clearview Industrial Park, Red Deer Chamber events, Councillor Lorenz - $14,992.44 ($29,944.92) these Committees/Board/Commissions was included in municipal law seminars hosted by municipal law firms, Councillor Moore - $14,592.24 ($30,163.68) December 2013 edition of the County News and is also Municipal Government Act (MGA) review public input posted on the County’s website (www.rdcounty.ca). sessions, Olds College Awards night, Mayors’ Prayer Individual Councillors are allotted an annual amount Breakfast and the County’s Green Acreages Workshop. of $6,500 each with the Mayor being allotted $8,500 MEETING ATTENDANCE for February 1, 2014, to for attendance at conferences. This fee includes April 30, 2014, is as follows: EXPENSE CLAIMS – the amounts members of Council all expenses related to the conference attendance – Mayor Jim Wood attended 10 of 13 scheduled meetings are entitled to claim under the terms of the Councillor registration fees, hotel accommodations, travel costs, (76.9% attendance) Remuneration Policy are as follows: mileage, per diems (if claimed) and any expenses (i.e. Councillor Philip Massier attended 15 of 16 scheduled Mayor annual honorarium - $81,707.50 parking, meals). meetings (93.8% attendance) Councillor annual honorarium - $57,347.50 The totals paid for Mayor/Councillor attendance and Councillor Jean Bota attended 16 of 16 scheduled For out-of-County travel for attendance at County- participation at conferences since October 25, 2013, meetings (100% attendance) related meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, are as follows: Councillor Don Church attended 17 of 21 scheduled Councillors are entitled to claim a per diem rate of $210 Mayor Wood - $5,815.29 meetings (81% attendance) per day. Councillor Massier - $2,504.95 Councillor Connie Huelsman attended 14 of 16 Councillors are entitled to claim for mileage travelled Councillor Bota - $3,446.92 scheduled meetings (87.5% attendance) to County-related meetings/events at a rate of 54 cents Councillor Church - $3,832.54 Councillor Richard Lorenz attended 12 of 19 scheduled per kilometre for the first 5000 kilometres annually Councillor Huelsman - $3,792.07 meetings (63.2% attendance) and then at a rate of 48 cents per kilometre (the Councillor Lorenz - $3,826.87 Councillor Christine Moore attended 15 of 16 scheduled provincial rate as set by the Canada Revenue Agency). Councillor Moore - $3,646.13 meetings (93.8% attendance) Due to the large geographic area covered within the Copies of Councillors’ expense claim sheets are posted In addition to the regular scheduled meetings, members County’s municipal boundaries, the mileage claims on the County’s website (www.rdcounty.ca) of Council participated in the following events during vary substantially as they are dependent on where the Further information in relation to this Council policy is the second quarter: Central Alberta Association of Mayor/Councillor resides. available by contacting Legislative Services at Municipal Districts and Counties district meeting, The Councillor Remuneration Policy in its entirety is 403.350.2152. Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties posted on the County’s website (www.rdcounty.ca) or Red Deer County News JULY 2014 PAGE 4
JUNE 10, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 1:34 p.m. with Road Closure Bylaw No. 2014/5 – a bylaw to close readings to the bylaw. Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor P.J.R. Massier, and sell a portion of road plan located within SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS Councillors J.M. Bota, D.B. Church, C.R. Huelsman, SW 29-37-27-4 (Gasoline Alley West). Unanimous NW 8-38-22-4 (Division 1) – Unanimous approval R.R. Lorenz and C. Moore in attendance. approval was given to the motions for second was given to subdivide 1.73 hectares (4.26 acres) and third readings to the bylaw, and unanimous AGENDA & MINUTES from this property, subject to six conditions. approval was given to approve the sale of the The agenda and the minutes of the May 20, 2014, road closed by Bylaw No. 2014/5, subject to (a) Lot 13, Block 2, Plan 812-1555, NE 29-37-27-4 meeting were approved as submitted. a 3.0-metre right of way agreement for public (Division 2) – Unanimous approval was given to PUBLIC HEARINGS access to be registered on Lot 1, Block 3, Plan 972- subdivide 0.246 hectares (0.607 acres) from this Bylaw No. 2014/2.03 – a bylaw to redesignate Lot 1942 to the satisfaction of Red Deer County; (b) property to create a lot for the County’s Costco 3, Plan 4481MC, SW 33-37-27-4 (0.96 hectares / 2.39 the applicant to be responsible for all surveying Storm Pond, subject to two conditions. acres) from Public Services District (PS) to Highway and consolidation costs; and (c) the applicant to NE and SE 31, 34-1-5 (Division 4) – A motion Commercial District (C-3). Unanimous approval was purchase the land from the County for market for approval of the application to subdivide given to the motions for second and third readings value. 32.4 hectares (80 acres) from NE 31-34-1-5 to be to the bylaw. Road Closure Bylaw No. 2014/6 – a bylaw to close consolidated with SE 31-34-1-5 and to subdivide ADMINISTRATOR’S / DIRECTORS’ REPORTS and lease a portion of the road allowance (Rge Rd 32.4 hectares (80 acres) from SE 31-34-1-5 to be consolidated with NE 31-34-1-5 to create two Lacombe County, Proposed CN Community Advisory 40) adjacent to SW 31-34-3-5. Unanimous approval 64.7-hctare (160-acre) elongated parcels, subject Panel – Unanimous approval was given for Red was given to the motions for second and third to six conditions was carried on a 4 to 3 vote with Deer County to accept the invitation of Lacombe readings to the bylaw, and unanimous approval was Mayor Wood and Councillors Bota, Huelsman and County to participate in the initial discussions for given for the gate currently located on Rge Rd 40 Moore being in favor and Councillors Church, the proposed creation of a CN Community Advisory to be moved north to the location of the south Lorenz and Massier being opposed. Panel for central Alberta and to appoint Councillor end start of the road closure as noted in Bylaw No. Massier as the County’s representative on this 2014/6. Councillor Moore excused herself from the meeting Community Advisory Panel if established. Bylaw No. 2014/15 – a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. at this time, 2:48 p.m. July 8, 2014, MPC and Council Meeting – Unanimous 2008/3, Meeting Procedures Bylaw, in relation to NE 29-34-28-4 (Division 4) – Unanimous approval approval was given to cancel the July 8 MPC and the Deputy Mayor Rotation appointments and was given to subdivide 13.03 hectares (32.2 acres), Council meetings as three members of Council are clarifications in relation to “Council” including the subject to six conditions. attending the annual provincial Agricultural Services Mayor and Councillors. Unanimous approval was SE 36-35-27-4 (Division 3) – Unanimous approval Board Tour being hosted by the County of Newell given to provide for third and final reading to the was given to subdivide 0.4 hectares (0.988 acres) from July 7 to 10, 2014. bylaw at the June 10 meeting. from SE 36-35-27-4 to be consolidated with Lot 1, REPORTS Unanimous approval was given for the following Block 1, Plan 132-0421, SE 36-35-27-4, subject to six appointments for the Deputy Mayor position: July conditions. 2014 Rural Cemetery Capital Project Assistance 2014 to February 2015, Councillor Richard Lorenz; Grants – Unanimous approval was given to NW 29-36-2-5 (Division 5) – Unanimous approval March 2015 to October 2015, Councillor Connie approve $26,300 for the 2014 Rural Cemetery was given to subdivide 4.9 hectares (12.1 acres), Huelsman; November 2015 to June 2016, Councillor Capital Project Assistant Grants and to award subject to six conditions. Jean Bota; July 2016 to February 2017, Councillor funding to the following six community cemeteries: DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS Christine Moore; and March 2017 to October 2017, Benalto Cemetery, $5000; Burnt Lake Cemetery, Councillor Don Church. Bylaw No. 2014/17 – a bylaw to amend the $5,000; Kevisville Cemetery, $4,500; Medicine Municipal Development Plan, Bylaw No. 2012/26, – a motion to approve Valley Cemetery, $5,000; St. Paul’s Hillsdown 2014 Tour of Alberta as follows: amend Section 3.3.3, Conditions for the request of the Red Deer Local Organization Cemetery, $1,800; and Tindastoll Cemetery, $5,000; County Support of CFOs, and amend Map 2, New Committee for the 2014 Tour of Alberta and with $16,300 of this funding to come from the Confined Feeding Operation (CFO) Exclusion provide a contribution of $20,000 for this year’s Community Services Reserve and to amend the 2014 Areas. Unanimous approval was given for first event as well as providing in-kind assistance with operating budget to reflect this expenditure. reading to the bylaw with the public hearing to be road closures with the funds to come from the Road Closure Bylaw No. 2014/4 – a bylaw to close scheduled for July 22, 2014. Unanimous approval Community Services Reserve account and to amend and sell a portion of road plan located within was also given to receive for information and the 2014 budget to include this expenditure was NE 29-37-27-4 (Gasoline Alley West). Unanimous inclusion within Appendix A, Reference Maps of the carried on a 4 to 3 vote with Mayor Wood and approval was given to the motions for second Municipal Development Plan (MDP), the updated Councillors Bota, Huelsman and Moore being in and third readings to the bylaw, and unanimous Gravel and Sand Deposits and Extraction Map as favor and Councillors Church, Lorenz and Massier approval was given to approve the sale of the submitted. being opposed. portion of road closed by Bylaw No. 2014/4, COMMITTEE REPORTS subject to (a) the applicant to be responsible for all Bylaw No. 2014/16 – a bylaw to amend Schedule ‘B’ Councillors reported on meetings they have surveying and consolidation costs; (b) the applicant of Bylaw No. 2011/38, Road Protection and Traffic attended on behalf of Red Deer County since to transfer a portion of their property to Red Deer Control, to reduce the speed limit on Rge Rd 265 May 21, 2014. County; and (c) the applicant to purchase the south of Hwy 595 to a point 200 metres south of remainder of the land from the County for market the Country Lane Estates entrance to 60 km/h. The meeting adjourned at 3:37 p.m. value. Unanimous approval was given for first and second MUNICIPAL PLANNING June 10, 2014 COMMISSION The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. with Home Business Major (Life Skills Education) on this 6M Holdings Ltd. – SE 24-36-2-5 (Division 5) Chairman Councillor P.J.R Massier, Mayor J.J. Wood, property, subject to 11 conditions. Unanimous The property is located approximately 1.5 miles Councillors J.M. Bota, D.B. Church, C.R. Huelsman, approval was given to a motion to deny the south of the Hamlet of Markerville, north of Hwy 54 R.R. Lorenz and C. Moore in attendance. application for a relaxation to the Sign Provisions adjacent to Rge Rd 20. A motion to approve the AGENDA & MINUTES of the Land Use Bylaw for the installation of two application for Aggregate Removal (gravel pit freestanding signs for the following reasons: The agenda for the June 10, 2014, meeting was operation to include pit-to-pit dewatering, mining (1) freestanding signs are neither a permitted nor approved as submitted. The minutes of the May of pit run material, crushing and screening) on this a discretionary use within the Agricultural District, 20, 2014, meeting were amended as follows: Item property, subject to 31 conditions, was defeated and (2) this is a destination, not a drop-in type of No. 5.1, Condition No. 2, to read “The Home on a 4 to 3 vote with Councillors Church, Lorenz use, and signage should be minimal in keeping Business Major may employ no more than four (4) and Massier being in favor and Mayor Wood and with the scale and intensity of development in this non-resident employees,” and the minutes were Councillors Bota, Huelsman and Moore being portion of the County. approved as amended. opposed. A motion to deny the application Vernon Brown and Angela Jackson – Pt NE 2-38-24- NEW BUSINESS for Aggregate Removal due to the impacts the 4 (Division 1) proposed development will have on the community Planning Protocol 2 Inc. – Pt SW 35-37-27-4 (Division The property is located approximately 6 miles created by the dust and noise of the gravel pit 2) northwest of the Village of Delburne, north of development, crushing on site and hauling; the The property is located south of the City of Red Hwy 595 and west of Rge Rd 240. Unanimous potential impact on an Environmentally Significant Deer, south of Hwy 595 on Rge Rd 272. Unanimous approval was given to locate a second dwelling on Area (ESA) as the development is located in a approval was given for Phases 2 and 3 of a this property, subject to 11 conditions. floodplain; and the loss of very productive farmland Warehousing and Storage Facility, limited to storage Red Deer County, Bablitz Pit – NW 28-38-23-4 was carried on a 5 to 2 vote with Mayor Wood and of Recreational Vehicles (total 692 stalls), on this (Division 1) Councillors Bota, Church, Huelsman and Moore property, subject to 15 conditions. being in favor and Councillors Lorenz and Massier The property is located approximately 7 miles north Gregory and Shana Nicholls – Pt NE 24-38-2-5 being opposed. of the Village of Delburne, north of Twp Rd 384 (Division 5) on Rge Rd 234. Unanimous approval was for The meeting adjourned at 12:57 p.m. The property is located approximately 1 mile west Aggregate Removal (five-year extension for the of the Town of Sylvan Lake on Rge Rd 20, south existing gravel pit operation) on this property, of Hwy 11. Unanimous approval was given for a subject to 25 conditions. Red Deer County News JULY 2014 PAGE 5
Tips For A Safe River Trip Equipment Requirements: Prepare! At a bare minimum, you should always have • Make a plan to share with someone at with you: home. Include: Launch/exit locations, departure time • approved flotation device or lifejacket of and expected time of return. appropriate size for each passenger on • Check the weather forecast. board. Stay Safe! • buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres in length. • Wear a life jacket, hat & sunscreen. • Take a bailing bucket, water, snack & • watertight flashlight or Canadian approved shoes. flares – Type A, B, or C • Be alcohol free on the water. • sound-signaling device (whistle). Survive! • manual propelling device (paddle) or an anchor with at least 15 metres of rope, • Expect the unexpected! • Always wear your life jacket. chain, or cable. • bailer or manual water pump • Know how to swim. well prepared. Work together and share the duties In addition to the safety equipment listed • Drive home sober and alert. necessary to prepare. To prepare a safe day on the The Sobering Facts water, you should always run through a Pre-departure above, it is highly recommended that you carry the following items (enough for There is no safe way to mix alcohol and drugs with Checklist (see an example at www.redcross.ca). boating. Many people, who would never drive their Currently, the Red Deer River is running very high everyone on board): car after drinking alcohol, don’t think twice about and poses a serious safety issue for those who are • marine first aid kit combining boating and alcohol. unprepared. By law, all boaters, including rafters, • drinking water • 37% of boaters in Canada admit to consuming are required to have life jackets or personal floatation • sunscreen alcohol every time they boat. devices with them while on the river. • hat • 66% report they drink alcohol sometimes when So, remember that it is everyone’s responsibility to act • sunglasses boating. safely and appropriately. Not only is it the law, but it • dry clothing (i.e. long sleeved shirt) just makes sense. • Drinking and boating is just as illegal as drinking • snacks For information on this or other topics of concern, and driving, and can be even more dangerous. • waterproof matches Are you aware of the weather and water conditions contact your Red Deer County Patrol at 403.343.6301 • knife and any hazards that might affect your trip? Plan during office hours. shoes (in case you have to walk for help) ahead! The operator and all passengers should be Red Cross Boating Safety - www.redcross.ca • Relay Thermal For Image Camera for Life Medicine River Wildlife Centre Red Deer County volunteer firefighters participated in the Cancer Society’s June 13, During the Annual General Meeting on June 12, Medicine River Wildlife 2014, Relay for Life at the Centre gratefully received a thermal image camera from Red Deer CrossRoads Church. Pictured County Spruce View Fire District. Phil Burkinshaw, representing the Fire is the Survivors’ Celebration Department, made the presentation to Carol Kelly, Executive Director of Lap, where the firefighters join the Centre. the survivors in the walk. This camera will give the Centre the capability to identify where bats are Relay For Life is an inspirational, non-competitive, entering people’s homes, find mystery animals within walls and a wide 12-hour fundraising event range of other challenges to serve the community better. that brings you and your The Centre has borrowed a camera like this on occasion in the past but this community together to will provide the technology to act on calls from the public every time it’s celebrate life and fight cancer. needed in a more timely fashion. Relay has a festival-like The support from Red Deer County Spruce View Fire District is truly atmosphere that your family, appreciated. Find out more at friends and co-workers can For more information contact Carol Kelly at 403.728.3467 or enjoy regardless of age or [email protected]. www.cancer.ca fitness level! www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2 38105 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County Join us... Sundays at 9:00am, 11:00am and 6:30pm (403) 347-6425 with CrossRoads Kids (infant to grade 6) THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE!
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BBQ Safety Few things can match the fun and enjoyment of a barbecue with family and friends. Practice sensible, safe barbecuing and your summer get-together will be sizzling success! Do… liquid dish soap and 50% water • Remember to always turn the gas valve on first. solution onto all hose connections • Keep gas hoses away from hot surfaces and hot grease. and valves. Bubbles indicate a leak. • Keep children away from the gas valve and the grill. If you encounter a leak, shut off • Keep loose clothing away from the hot barbecue. the propane at the tank, tighten all • When you finish, turn the valve off first to allow the gas hose connections and check again in the hose to be burned off, then turn off the burner for leaks. NEVER use matches or controls so no gas remains trapped in the hose. lighters to check for leaks. • Allow your barbecue to cool completely before covering • Keep your barbecue clean of it. grease or food build-up that can • When shopping for a new barbecue, look for the CSA start a fire. Empty the grease trap Blue Flame Mark which shows that the BBQ meets regularly. recognized Canadian safety standards. • Use a bucket of warm sudsy water depth of about 5cm (2”). to wash grease and food build-up off of lava rocks or • Store extra charcoal in a metal container with a Don’t… bricks. tight-fitting lid to keep it dry. Wet charcoal can • Leave the barbecue unattended when in use. • Inspect the propane cylinder for cuts, gouges, dents spontaneously combust and start a fire. • Allow grease to build up. Clean the burners and grill and rusting. Replace the propane cylinder, if necessary. • Never use gasoline as an aid to ignite charcoal regularly to minimize the risk of a serious grease fire. BBQ Safe Placement: briquettes, only use proper charcoal lighting fluid. • Put water on a grease fire. It will only cause the flames Use the lighting fluid sparingly and NEVER PUT IT to flare. • Always position your barbecue on a flat, sturdy, non- combustible surface such as concrete or patio stones. ON AN OPEN FLAME since the fire can ignite the • Barbecue in an enclosed space, such as a garage. For stream of lighting fluid, igniting the container in your ventilation and safety reasons, move your barbecue • To eliminate the chance of a fire spreading beyond the barbecue, position your barbecue 3 metres (10’) away hand. Once the lighting fluid has been applied to the into the open at least 10 feet away from windows and charcoal, allow a few minutes for the explosive vapours doors. from your home, fences, garage, trees, overhangs, open windows and doors. to disperse before lighting. • Place your barbecue near wooden fences or walls, • Remember, burning charcoal produces carbon beneath a combustible roof overhead or even under • Always barbecue OUTSIDE in a WELL-VENTILATED area away from any open windows or doors. monoxide gas - always barbecue OUTSIDE in a WELL- a tree with low branches. Be extra careful about the VENTILATED area away from any open windows or area behind the BBQ where hot gases escape and could Barbecuing produces fumes and gases, such as carbon monoxide, which can be harmful and deadly. doors. create a fire hazard. • Never use a barbecue in any enclosed or partially http://safetyinfo.ca/barbecue-safety.html • Never use a barbecue in any enclosed or partially enclosed area such as a garage or porch. enclosed area such as a garage or porch. The BBQ Cleaning & • Check with your condominium or apartment • Ensure the coals are completely out before disposing management on their regulations governing the use of of them - wearing oven mitts, use long-handled tongs Maintenance: barbecues. If allowed, special restrictions may apply. to remove the coals and immerse them in a metal • Clean burner ports with pipe cleaner, wire, or specialty container filled with water. wire brushes to remove any rust, dirt, spider webs and Charcoal Barbecues: food particles. • The same rules of safe barbecuing apply to charcoal http://www.chesterfire.ca/index.php?option=com_ • Check hoses for cracks or damage and replace, if barbecues. content&view=article&id=165:bbq-safety&catid=80:fire- necessary. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only prevention&Itemid=63 • Check hose connections for leaks by brushing a 50% sufficient charcoal to cover the base of the barbecue to a Tour of Alberta Pro Cycling Race Returning to Central Alberta
Red Deer County Council has agreed to provide $20,000 in annual event, the Tour of Alberta would make a profit and financial support, as well as Patrol and road closure assistance, funding assistance would not be required. Circumstances have to the Red Deer Local Organization Committee for the 2014 changed however, and additionally, provincial funding being Tour of Alberta pro cycling race. provided this year as compared to last year has also been Red Deer County is taking advantage of a tremendous decreased. Consequently, the Red Deer Local Organization opportunity for the Red Deer region to garner regional, Committee continues to pursue funding from local national and international media exposure. The Tour of Alberta communities, and corporate sponsorship. In 2013, Red Deer entourage is expected to exceed 1,000 individuals, including County provided $2,000 in funding as well as Patrol and road riders, team personnel, media, and event staff that provide closure assistance. a local economic impact with hotels, restaurants, and other County Policy No. 5.005, Use of Recreation Reserve Funds, services. It is estimated that the 2013 Tour of Alberta generated provides that funding may be available for national and $25 million in gross economic activity in the Province of international events and tournaments that take place in COURSE SUMMARY Alberta. Red Deer County or within urban centres within Red Deer Prologue / September 2 / Calgary (Time Trial) In its second year, the Tour of Alberta will begin in Calgary County and benefit County residents. Red Deer County Stage 1 / September 3 / Lethbridge (Circuit and Lethbridge on September 2 and 3, 2014, moving to Council’s decision will see the $20,000 funding come from the Race) Central Alberta on September 4. 2014, and then will wrap up Community Services Reserve account and the 2014 budget will Stage 2 / September 4 / Innisfail to Red Deer on September 7, 2014 in Edmonton. be amended to include this expenditure. (Road Race) The Central Alberta “Stage 2” of the Tour of Alberta is The 2013 Tour of Alberta race saw 15 of the world’s top teams Stage 3 / September 5 / Wetaskiwin to scheduled to begin at Noon on Thursday, September 4, 2014, race through 20 Alberta communities. 25 countries were Edmonton (Road Race) and will travel from Innisfail, through Red Deer County, and represented and the field included former Tour de France Stage 4 / September 6 / Edmonton to Strathcona County (Road Race) then will eventually finish in the City of Red Deer. champions and top internationally-ranked cyclists. The 2013 Stage 5 / September 7 / Edmonton (Circuit Host communities Red Deer and Innisfail have also contributed Tour of Alberta champion was Australian Rohan Dennis of Race) financially to the event to the tune of $100,000 and $20,000 Team Garmin-Sharp. The race received six days of national and Number of teams/Athletes per team: respectively. The Red Deer Local Organization Committee international television coverage, broadcast to 162 countries 15 (8 cyclists per team) plans to treat Stage 2 as a single event that has an event budget and 41million international television viewers. National live Further information on the race is available at of $285,000. It was anticipated that, after the first year of this coverage included 30 hours on Sportsnet. www.tourofalberta.ca Lousana BEMOCO Water Wells (1987) Ltd. “Well! That’s Our Business” Land Surveying Ltd. Complete Water Well Drilling & Servicing • Specializing in Farm & Acreage Water Wells • Pump Installation & Repairs - Land Surveyors - Oilfield Surveys • Modern Mobile Pump Hoisting Equipment • Water Well Testing & Monitoring - Subdivision - Road Construction • SECOR Certifi ed • Free Estimates M. Young A.L.S. Delburne: 403-749-2242 Red Deer: 403-340-8185 Box 88, Lousana, AB T0M 1K0 74348A3-L5 403-342-2611 Miles Lewis Email: [email protected] Fax: 403-342-2910 100, 6040 - 47 Ave., Red Deer 75911L5 Celebrating 50 Years of Trusted Service 75910L5 Red Deer County News JULY 2014 PAGE 7
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Permit Number Applicant Name Parcel Permit Type Valuation
D-14-009 STOUPE, HUGO SE31-38-2-W5M AG SECOND DWELLING - FARM HELP $50,000.00
D-14-028 WHEELHOUSE GARAGE LIMITED SW27-37-27-W4M MI OUTDOOR STOR. PRINCIPAL USE $4,000,000.00
D-14-047 ANDERS, SETH & MONIKA SE34-36-27-W4M AG SECOND DWELLING - FARM HELP $216,000.00
D-14-073 RICKLAN CONSTRUCTION PT29-37-27-W4M CT FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE FAC $1,200,000.00
D-14-077 RANKIN, LARRY & PATRICIA SW25-34-28-W4M AG ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM $25,000.00
D-14-078 SPENCER, TERRY NW35-36-2-W5M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $225,000.00
D-14-080 KIRBYSON, SHANE SE17-38-23-W4M AG HOME BUSINESS - MAJOR $0.00
D-14-081 RICKLAN CONSTRUCTION PT29-37-27-W4M C2 FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE FAC $900,000.00
D-14-090 DALLAIRE, MARC PATRICE & KIMBERLEY ANN NE21-36-28-W4M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $35,000.00
D-14-096 WALTERS, KEITH E NW17-36-27-W4M RELAXATION/ VARIANCE REQUIRED $200,000.00
D-14-096 WALTERS, KEITH E NW17-36-27-W4M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $200,000.00
D-14-097 SORENTO CUSTOM HOMES NE31-37-28-W4M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $550,000.00
D-14-098 KINCAID, EVELYN JANET SW16-38-23-W4M R3 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $2,000.00
D-14-107 LAYDEN, BRUCE G & VALARIE L SW2-36-26-W4M AG OTHER DEVELOPMENT MPC APPRO $40,000.00
D-14-109 BAUER, LISA SW31-38-2-W5M RELAXATION/ VARIANCE REQUIRED $50,000.00
D-14-109 BAUER, LISA SW31-38-2-W5M COVERED DECK/ADDITION/SOLARIUM $50,000.00
D-14-115 1211932 ALBERTA LTD NW27-37-27-W4M BS APPROVAL OF USE - DISCRETIO $0.00
D-14-116 LOBLEY, INGRID KARIN SE26-34-4-W5M RELAXATION/ VARIANCE REQUIRED $19,375.00
D-14-116 LOBLEY, INGRID KARIN SE26-34-4-W5M R6 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $19,375.00
D-14-120 REEVES, ROBERT & MICHELLE SW29-35-27-W4M RELAXATION/ VARIANCE REQUIRED $100,000.00
D-14-120 REEVES, ROBERT & MICHELLE SW29-35-27-W4M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $100,000.00
D-14-130 ASPEN CREEK INVESTMENTS LTD NE20-37-27-W4M BS OFFICE $1,200,000.00
D-14-136 EMPRINGHAM DISPOSAL CORP SE19-38-26-W4M R1 HOME BUSINESS - MINOR $0.00
D-14-140 MCALLISTER, WAYNE ARTHUR & SHERRI TERESA SE18-36-27-W4M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $200,000.00
D-14-144 TRUE-LINE CONTRACTING LTD. SE13-37-28-W4M SL SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $275,000.00
D-14-148 PRIORITY PERMITS LTD PT29-37-27-W4M BS SIGNS $24,250.00
D-14-149 MCOUAT, GARRY & MARLENE SE22-37-28-W4M R1 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $40,000.00
D-14-150 FENERTY, MICHAEL & ANNE NE25-35-3-W5M R7 COVERED DECK/ADDITION/SOLAR $10,000.00
D-14-153 PARKLAND ALBERTA COMMODITIES L SW23-34-1-W5M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $75,000.00
D-14-154 BELICH, ERIC R & CARRIE L SE36-37-1-W5M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $100,000.00
D-14-155 PHOENIX CONSTRUCTION INC. PT29-37-27-W4M C3 FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE FAC $1,050,000.00
D-14-160 BRAUN, THOMAS & CINDY SW15-39-27-W4M R1 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $30,000.00
D-14-161 GERBER DAIRY FARM LTD SW11-35-2-W5M AG SECOND DWELLING - FARM HELP $60,000.00
D-14-162 SERGE’S FRAMING LTD SE13-37-28-W4M SL SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $146,000.00
D-14-163 VAN PELT, ARIETTE & VAN DE KAMP, ANTHONIA SW18-35-22-W4M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $5,000.00
D-14-165 PLATINUM HOMES & DEVELOPMENTS NE12-38-28-W4M R1 ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM $900,000.00
D-14-167 INTERCEPT ENERGY SERVICES INC NE27-37-27-W4M MI ACCESSORY BUILDING $2,000.00
D-14-168 TYRKALO, JEFFREY NW14-36-28-W4M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $350,000.00
D-14-169 PATSULA,JEFFREY&DAVIS-PATSULA,NANCY ELIZABETH SW15-38-28-W4M R1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $800,000.00
D-14-170 MONTGOMERY, KURTIS ANDREW NW7-39-27-W4M R1 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $100,000.00
D-14-171 ALPHA CONTROLS INC NW27-37-27-W4M BS APPROVAL OF USE - PERMITTED $0.00
D-14-172 GREEN, AL SE32-37-27-W4M R8 ADDITION/COVERED DECK/SOLAR $6,000.00
D-14-173 MACDONALD, KENNETH EDGAR & ANITA NELLIE NE13-35-24-W4M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $10,000.00
D-14-174 1232047 AB O/A VENOM ENERGY NE27-37-27-W4M MI APPROVAL OF USE - PERMITTED $0.00
D-14-178 EVERSON, CALVIN LAWRENCE & CARLA MAE E SW21-38-28-W4M AG ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM $55,000.00
D-14-179 GLOVER, DARRELL & ROBINSON, BARBARA SE12-34-2-W5M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $1,000,000.00
D-14-181 WALTER, TIM & BRENDA SW25-38-2-W5M R1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $225,000.00
D-14-182 COLLINS COMMUNITY CENTRE NE7-36-23-W4M AG ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM $112,000.00
D-14-185 MASON MARTIN & ASSOCIATES INC SE13-37-28-W4M SL SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $215,000.00
D-14-187 MILLICHAMP, LARRY AND JILL SW15-38-28-W4M R1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $520,000.00
D-14-188 BOUCHARD, GEORGE AND COUTURE, EVA MARIA NE25-35-3-W5M R7 RECREATION VEHICLE PARK MOD $87,430.00
D-14-191 MEGNA, PANTALEONE SW26-36-25-W4M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $10,000.00
D-14-192 WINMAR PROPERTY RESTORATION NW27-37-27-W4M BS APPROVAL OF USE - PERMITTED $0.00
D-14-194 HUCK, RUSSELL & TARA NW32-37-27-W4M R1 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $3,000.00
D-14-197 THERRIAULT, BRETT J & AMY LYNN NE32-38-2-W5M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $100,000.00
D-14-199 BRADFORD, CORY & MICHELLE NW14-37-1-W5M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $45,000.00
D-14-200 GIALLEONARDO, MARCO & SKELLY-G NE6-36-24-W4M R6 COVERED DECK/ADDITION/SOLAR $30,000.00
D-14-203 NEILSON, RANDALL DEAN & RAE ANN NE25-37-28-W4M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $70,000.00
D-14-204 MCILWAIN, JORDAN TYLER SE13-37-28-W4M SL UNCOVERED DECK $1,500.00
D-14-205 MORJEAN RESOURCE SERVICE LTD NE27-38-2-W5M BS CONTRACTOR OPER. MIN 10K $380,000.00
D-14-207 RITSON-BENNETT, ANDREW GABRIEL & NW25-35-1-W5M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $15,000.00
D-14-210 BAUER, WESLEY & JUDY SE32-37-27-W4M R8 ADDITION/COVERED DECK/SOLAR $10,000.00
D-14-211 TURCOTTE, DANIEL NW30-34-2-W5M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $40,000.00
D-14-212 DONAGHY, COLIN NE7-37-27-W4M AG ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM $15,000.00
D-14-213 JACKSON BAKER MCCORMICK DESIGN NW15-37-28-W4M AG SECONDARY SUITE $350,000.00
D-14-214 FONDA, KELLY LLOYD & AMY JO ANN SE27-38-1-W5M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $80,000.00
D-14-217 WILLERT, ADAM E & SARA L SW29-34-28-W4M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $50,000.00
D-14-218 BUTCHER HOMES LTD SE13-37-28-W4M SL SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $300,000.00
D-14-219 MCKECHNIE, JOHN ROBERT & ADELE BARBARA SE13-36-2-W5M AG HOME BUSINESS - MINOR $0.00
D-14-221 DEERING, KIMBERLY MARIE & CAMERON SW11-38-26-W4M AG MANUFACTURED HOME $70,000.00
D-14-222 POTTS, RANDALL A & AINA M SW14-38-28-W4M R1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $500,000.00
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ADOPT-A-ROAD PROGRAM Barbed Wire Recycling From May 1 until September 30, Red Deer County residents can Pine Lake - Paving (RR 251, TR 362, & South recycle barbed Pine Lake Rd): wire and strand Paving work to be completed by late June, weather wire at the Horn Hill Solid Waste Transfer permitting. Facility for no charge. Costs will be covered Sandy Cove - Paving and Ditch Work: by Red Deer County for the first participants Paving and minor drainage improvements are until 50 tonne of wire is reached. After that, complete. the current residential tipping fee will be Subdivision Overlays 2014: charged. Subdivision Paving has been completed in the To be Accepted: following areas: Herder, Harvey Heights, Gasoline • Barbed wire MUST be tightly wound and Alley East, Gasoline Alley West. Paving in Linn Valley subdivision to begin in late June. wrapped. Bridge File 70148 - Bridge replacement on RR 42 • Strand wire MUST be tightly wrapped and South of Hwy 54: bundled. Tentatively scheduled to start construction in early • All wire must be clean of debris such as July. fence posts, dirt, agriculture wrap, etc. Bridge File 1280 - Culvert replacement on TR • All delivered loads must be inspected by 352, West of RR 242: on-site staff prior to unloading. Construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2014. Location: Horn Hill Solid Waste Transfer Bridge File 6864 - Culvert replacement on TR Facility (NE33-36-27-W4) 372 East of Hwy 2A: When: Mon – Sat, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, May As part of the ‘Red Deer County Clean and Tentatively scheduled to start construction mid through September Beautiful’ Anti-Litter Campaign, County Staff August. For more information call Andy at recently spent time collecting garbage along Bridge File 356 - Bridge replacement on TR 362 403.350.2150 their Adopt-A-Road. The campaign includes the at RR 261: Great Spring Community Cleanup and the Adopt- Construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2014. Anti-Litter Tips Hotline A-Road Program, all quite successfully keeping BF 7502 - Superstructure replacement on RR 45, garbage out of County ditches and public areas. South of Hwy 54: 403.597.8477 Join In! Construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2014. Report a spot where garbage has been Two miles, three times a year, for three years is all it dumped or if you have witnessed someone takes. Individual volunteers or groups are encouraged dumping garbage and would like to report to become partners with Red Deer County in this the violation. Remember! Littering is a unique program. County Staff provides guidance to convictable offence. make sure clean-up activities are safe for volunteers. Please help keep Red Deer County You set the schedule for roadside clean-ups and gather litter along your adopted community road. Our Roads “Clean and Beautiful” Program maintenance crews pick up and dispose of the RE-GRAVEL PROGRAM Mandatory Water litter collected. Adopt-A-Road signs will recognize your As of June 20, 2014, Re-Gravelling has occurred on group, family, or the name of a loved one. It’s that easy. the following roads: Conservation All agreements and application forms for the Adopt-A- RR 245 both north and south of Hwy 590 May 1 to September 30, Road program are available at www.rdcounty.ca RR 242 north of Hwy 590 to Hwy 42 Inclusive for all businesses RR 225 from TR 370 south to TR 360 and residents that are 2014 CAPITAL RR 242 from TR 370 to TR 352 connected to municipal CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS RR 223 from Hwy 590 to TR 363 water utility. RR 224 Customers may not water RR 250 from Hwy 590 to TR 361 lawns, gardens, yards, RR 250 from Hwy 42 to TR 362 or grounds between the RR 245 from TR 360 to TR 352 RR 245 from Hwy 42 to TR 361 hours of NOON and 7:00 PM. RR 251 from TR 360 to TR 351 Customers with odd numbered house or RR 242 from Hwy 42 to Hwy 590 building numbers may water their lawns, Re-Gravelling continues on the East side of Red Deer gardens, yards, or grounds on odd numbered TR 382 from RR 263 to RR 265 Pavement County and will move west as the project progresses. days of the calendar month. Overlay: Customers with even numbered house Paving & line painting is completed NEED FILL? or building numbers may water their RR 284 from Hwy 587 to TR 350 Overlay and TR Red Deer County’s drainage program is continuing in lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds on even 2013. As such, we are looking for places to put excavation 352 from Hwy 54 to RR 283 Pavement Overlay: numbered days of the calendar month. Paving is tentatively scheduled to start in late June. material from our road ditches. Depending on the particular location, it could be rough sod and/or black dirt and/or Customers with new lawns or newly seeded C & E Trail Base & Paving from TR 360 to 500 lawns may water daily, within the approved metres North of TR 362: clay. If you are in need of any of these materials, please give Evan Bedford a call at 403.350.2150 ext 251. Please daily time allotments, for a period not to Paving is complete; line painting is scheduled to be exceed six weeks. completed in late June. note that due to environmental restrictions, this material cannot be used to fill in established wetlands. If you have If you have any additional questions, please RR 273 (from TR 372 to Hwy 42) - Base & Paving: call 403.350.2150, or visit www.rdcounty.ca Tentatively scheduled to start following the July long called in previous years, please be assured that your name weekend. is still on the list, but that ditch-work has not, as yet, occurred in your area Septic Tank Cleaning • Campgrounds • Camps • RV’s • Holding Tanks • Barn Pits • Lagoons 403-309-0688 Call us today for all your liquid waste, septic, 403-350-8628 sewer and drain cleaning needs. www.jimsseptic.ca [email protected] 78057I5 Red Deer County News JULY 2014 PAGE 9
Joint Waste Roundup: Household Hazardous Waste, Paint & Electronic Waste The HHW, Paint and E-Waste Roundup Program will once again be held in August in the following communities. *Keep in mind, if you miss the roundup, all HHW, Paint and E-Waste can be brought to the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station any time during regular operating hours. Village of Delburne: When: August 15, 2014 (Friday) – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Where: Delburne Public Works Yard Springbrook: When: August 15, 2014 (Friday) – 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Springbrook Fire Hall Spruce View: When: August 16, 2014 (Saturday) – 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Where: Community Hall Benalto: When: August 16, 2014 (Saturday) – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Where: Benalto Rodeo Grounds
Materials commonly brought to a Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up or other hazardous waste collection site: Abrasive cleansers Floor wax strippers Photographic chemicals Acetone Fungicides Propane gas cylinders Aerosol paints and sprays Furniture polishes and waxes Rechargeable Batteries Air fresheners (aerosol) Gasoline Rubbing alcohol All-purpose cleaners (solvent-based) Glass cleaners Rug and upholstery cleaners (H20 & Ammonia Glues (solvent and water based) solvent) Ant/wasp spray Hair coloring Rust removers Antifreeze Hair perm solutions Septic tank degreaser Auto body fi ller Hair sprays (aerosol) Shoe polish Barbeque starters Insecticides Silver and brass polish Bleach Kerosene Solvents, turpentine, varnish, Brake and transmission fl uid Laundry starch lacquers Butane refi lls Laundry stain removers Spot removers Carbon tetrachloride Lighter fl uid Spa and pool chemicals Car (lead-acid) batteries Liquid cleansers Toilet cleaners Car waxes and polishes (solvent and Lye Tub and tile cleaners H2O based) Mildew removers Used oil (where recycling not Contact cement Muriatic acid available) Degreasers (petroleum based) Nail polish and remover Weed killers Disinfectants Oven cleaners Windshield washer solution w. Drain cleaners Paint thinners and strippers methyl alcohol Fabric softeners Paints (oil and water based) Wood preservatives
Acceptable E-waste Items: Televisions, Monitors ,CPU’s ,Keyboard, mouse, cables and speakers, Printers ,Laptops and Notebooks
Have an item you don’tdbllddhk want, but is still in good condition? The Take It or Leave It program allows County residents to leave items that other residents can take free of charge. The Take it or Leave it program is another step in Red Deer County’s Take It Or Leave It efforts to reduce the amount of waste going into our landfills. The Take It or Leave It building is located at the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Facility. Items going into the facility as “leave it” are subject to the current fee schedule for residential waste, however items removed Program from the facility as “take it” are free of charge. Examples items include: coffee tables, TV stands, furniture, any working appliances or electronic items, lawn furniture, etc. Please note, the designated Take It or Leave It area is the only area of the facility from which items can be removed. Scavenging for materials in other areas of the waste management facility is strictly prohibited. HOW IT WORKS Leave it • Scale your vehicle in and out and pay for your load according to the current fee schedule • Rather than dumping your item(s) on the waste tipping floor, place it in the designated Take it or Leave it building • The facility operators have the authority to monitor items being left behind and will ultimately determine if they are fit for the program or not • After items have been dropped off, proceed to the scale to weight out. Proceed into the scale house and pay accordingly. Take It • If you are using the waste management facility, you are able to enter the Take it or Leave it building to browse through items • You are welcome to load and remove these items from the facility, at no charge • If you brought material into the facility, you are required to weigh in and weigh out. Items removed for the Take it or Leave it building may offset the weight of your outgoing load, and therefore reduce the price you will pay at the scale. • After weighing out, please proceed to the scale house for payment (if necessary) and indicate to the attendant what items are being removed as per the Take it or Leave it program. • If there are any questions on how the program works, feel free to speak to the For more information on this program, please call Andy Treu scale house attendant for further clarification and direction. at 403.357.2365. Red Deer County News JULY 2014 PAGE 10 Red Deer Red Deer County County News News APRIL JULY 2014 2014 PAGE PAGE 11 11
Residential Garbage Collection Residential garbage collection service is available to the Waste Management in Red Deer County hamlets of Springbrook, Spruce View, Benalto, Dickson, Markerville, the Summer Villages of Jarvis Bay and Red Deer County is committed to providing cost effective and efficient solid Garbage Collection Schedule Norglenwold, and the multi-lot residential subdivisions waste management services for county residents and businesses. Various Monday Tuesday Wednesday within the Red Deer County Fire District. programs are in place to reduce the amount of waste going to the landfill Benalto Balmoral Heights Blindman Ridge Collection Regulations through waste reduction and waste diversion. Waste transfer stations and Dickson Canyon Heights Border Ridge Estates Garbage containers are to be out by your driveway no later recycling locations are situated throughout the county Jarvis Bay Country Lane Estates Broderson than 7:00 AM the day of your pickup. Markerville Forest Green Corner Gate Estates Garbage must be brought to the edge of your property Norglenwold Herder Flemming line on the approach entrance. Spruce View Joffre Bridge Green Acres Garbage may be in containers commonly referred to as Linn Valley Harvey Heights “Garbage Cans.” McKenzie Hillside Meadows A garbage can must not be higher than 3 feet, or 91 cm. Meadow Ridge Mission Hills A garbage can must have a proper lid that is designed to Oakwood Estates Misty Ridge latch on or remain closed while waiting for pickup. This is Paulice Gold Mountainview Estates to reduce the effects of animals and weather. Springbrook Northlane Estates A garbage can loaded with waste must not weight more Springvale Heights Poplar Ridge than 55 pounds (25 kg). Stone Ridge Estates River Country Estates Cardboard boxes or plastic bags may be used for the Westview Estates Spruce Lane Acres disposal of grass clippings and garden produce toppings Sylvan Creek Estates or similar material and must be of a size that can be Valley Ridge Estates comfortable handled by one person. The maximum number of cans, bags, or boxes of any Horn Hill Waste Transfer Facility Westridge Ph: 403.886.2174 combination thereof that may be set out for collection is 5. Woodland Hills Location: 36560 Ridge Road 273. NE 33-36-27-W4 Red Deer County waste collection contractors reserve the Directions: From Highway 2, go east on Highway 42, then Yankee Flats Waste right, at their sole discretion, to refuse collection of any south on Highway 791 (1/4 mile south of Highway 42 on Transfer Facility and all items that are deemed unacceptable for pickup. Ridge Road 273) Horn Hill Not Accepted Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Waste Transfer Gaetz Creek Waste Items that would be considered unacceptable for Closed Sundays and statutory holidays Facility Transfer Facility residential garbage collection include, but are not Acceptable Materials: Household garbage, ICI waste, C&D limited to: waste (if manageable and transferable) Soil and dirt Car parts of any kind Paint cans Tires and batteries Recycle: Mattresses Brush and tree branches Household recyclables (paper, Tires Furniture or appliances Electronic equipment plastic, tin, cardboard) Electronic waste Toxic waste of any kind Building materials or Household hazardous waste Barbed wire (tightly wrapped) Old lawn mowers or other renovation materials Agricultural pesticide White goods and scrap metal equipment Sharps such as needles, containers Innisfail Waste Gasoline or used oil broken glass or mirrors Non-acceptable Materials: Transfer Facility Oil-filled waste Earth/contaminated earth or Asbestos manure Contaminated soil Dead animals Propane tanks Concrete Bulk liquids Asphalt Waste with free liquids Sulphurous waste Radioactive material Automobiles Ammunition Trailers Burning or hot waste/ash Barbed wire which is not tightly Large demolition debris wrapped Gaetz Creek Waste Transfer Facility Location: SE 30-36-23-W4 Directions: From Highway 2, go East on Highway 42, then North on Range Road 235 (for ¼ mile) Hours of Operation: Tuesdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM - 5:30 Recycling Facilities PM. Closed on Statutory Holidays There are 9 locations throughout Red Deer County where you can recycle various materials. In addition to the Waste Acceptable Materials: Household garbage Transfer Stations, recycling locations that offer household Recycle: Household recyclables (paper, plastic, tin, recycling (paper, plastic, tin, cardboard) can be found at: Innisfail Waste Transfer Facility cardboard), scrap tires, electronic waste, white goods, scrap metal. Waste Transfer Facilities: Horn Hill, Gaetz Creek, Yankee Flats, Location: One block south of arena on 37 Street Innisfail Non-acceptable Materials: Directions: From Highway 2, go west on Highway 54, then Pine Lake Race Trac Gas Station: Corner of Highway 42 and east on 42 street. Turn south on 61 Avenue, then East on 37 Oil-filled waste Dead animals Highway 816 Yankee Flats Waste Transfer Facility Street Asbestos Concrete Location: SW 6-37-2-W5 Hours of Operation: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9:00 AM - Contaminated soil Asphalt Burnt Lake Business Park: East corner of the Burnt Lake Directions: Go west on Highway 592 (Range Road 370), then Propane tanks Sulphurous waste 7:00 PM year round Livestock Mart parking lot north (for ½ mile) on Range Road 30 (Benalto Road) Bulk liquids Automobiles Hours of Operation: Thursdays and Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 5:30 Acceptable Materials: Household garbage, appliances, Waste with free liquids Trailers Benalto: Entrance road to the Rodeo Grounds off of 50 Radioactive material Barbed wire which is not tightly PM. Closed on Statutory Holidays building materials, yard waste, compost, recyclables, Avenue electronic waste Ammunition wrapped Acceptable Materials: Household garbage Burning or hot waste/ash Commercial and industrial Delburne: West off Range Road 233 For Additional Information: www.innisfail.ca Recycle: Household recyclables (paper, plastic, tin, cardboard), Large demolition debris garbage is not accepted. Elnora: 220 Queen Street scrap tires, electronic waste, white goods, scrap metals. Earth/contaminated earth or manure Non-acceptable Materials: Oil-filled waste Dead animals Additional Recycling Asbestos Concrete Barbed Wire: Barbed wire is accepted at the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station year round. The barbed wire must be clean of all debris and must be tightly wound and rapped in order to be accepted. Between May 1 and September 30, Red Deer County will Contaminated soil Asphalt accept the first 50 tonne of barbed wire at Horn Hill at no cost. After the first 50 tonne, and during the remainder of the year, the going scale rate will be applied to the cost of disposal. Propane tanks Sulphurous waste Household Hazardous Waste: The Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station has a Household Hazardous Waste Building that accepts materials year round. Acceptable household hazardous materials can be brought to the facility during normal business hours at no cost. Bulk liquids Automobiles Household hazardous waste materials only, no commercial or industrial loads will be accepted. Waste with free liquids Trailers Pesticide Containers: Empty agricultural based pesticide containers can be brought to the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station, rear round; during regular operating hours at no cost. Containers must be completely empty, triple rinsed and punctured in order to be Radioactive material Barbed wire which is not tightly accepted. Ammunition wrapped Scrap Tires: Scrap tires are accepted at the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station, Gaetz Creek Waste Transfer Station, and Yankee Flats Waste Transfer Station at no cost. Tires must be removed from the rim prior to delivery. Burning or hot waste/ash Commercial and industrial Electronic Waste: Electronic Waste is accepted at the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station at no cost. Only items on the Alberta Recycling Management Authority electronic waste acceptable items list will be accepted under this program. Other electronic items Large demolition debris garbage is not accepted. which are not on the list can be accepted but as part of the normal waste stream at which the going scale rate will apply to the cost of disposal. Earth/contaminated earth or Visit the www.albertarecycling.ca website for an up-to-date list of acceptable electronic items. manure Scrap Metal, Fridges, Freezers and White Goods: These scrap metal related items are accepted at the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station. Applicable fees will apply. Yearly Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Roundup: In addition to the facilities at the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station, a yearly roundup for household hazardous waste and electronic waste are conducted in various parts of the County. Red Deer County News JULY 2014 PAGE 12
How Are Our Young Children Doing? The Early Child Development Mapping Initiative (Friday,(Friday June 13) The development of young children in the Red Deer Region was on showcase at a recent community meeting at the Red Deer County Centre. The Community Profiles of Early Childhood Development report was prepared as part of the Government of Alberta’s Early Child Development Mapping Initiative. Community Development Coordinator Laurie Lafortune showed how baseline data suggests that a majority of kindergarten-aged children are doing well, however results for the province regretfully show that Alberta leads the nation with almost 29% of children experiencing great difficulty in one or more areas of development. The five measured areas of development include Physical Health and Well-Being, Social Competence, Emotional Maturity, Language and Thinking Skills, and Communications and General Knowledge. The Early Child Development Mapping Initiative is a five-year research and community development projectp that aims to improve the development of young childrenc across Alberta. The study tracked 70,206 AlbertaA children. Three kinds of data were collected: 1) EarlyE Development Instrument (EDI) surveys of child developmentd were collected by kindergarten teachers fromf 2009 to 2013, 2) Socio-economic information wasw drawn from Statistics Canada 2006 census data to betterb understand the environments in which young childrenc are being raised in Alberta, and 3) Information ono community early childhood development (ECD) resourcesr were provided by communities. InI Red Deer and Red Deer County, early childhood developmentd coalitions are working collaboratively withw the support of a provincial seed grant, to help parents,p community members and service providers understandu and study the research results. ForF more information go to www.ecmap.ca Rural Cemeteries Awarded Grants Red Deer County Council has approved $26,300 in assistance grants to rural County cemetery boards for Capital Projects. donations, and will be utilizing some volunteer The Rural Cemetery Capital Project Assistance Summary of Grants Awarded: labour and equipment. Grant is one of the funding mechanisms contained Benalto Cemetery $5,000 Kevisville Cemetery - Remove old trees, level within the “Support to Rural Community Facilities” Burnt Lake Cemetery $5,000 ground, and build a 12-foot gazebo. They expect to Policy. Each year, recognized rural cemeteries are Kevisville Cemetery $4,500 receive cash donations and will be utilizing labour eligible for a one-time grant of up to $5,000 every Medicine Valley Cemetery $5,000 and equipment donations. three years for capital projects. The grants are St. Paul’s Hillsdown Cemetery $1,800 Medicine Valley Cemetery (southwest of Benalto) paid out upon Council’s approval. It is expected Tindastoll Cemetery $5,000 - Install cement pad for a future columbarium and a that County funds be leveraged by community Total All Grants Awarded $26,300 new storage shed to replace the old one. They expect contribution or volunteer labour or fundraising, Rural Cemetery Capital Projects: to receive labour and equipment donations. private partnerships and additional provincial Benalto Cemetery - New ride-on mower and used St. Paul’s Hillsdown Cemetery (Pine Lake area) or municipal dollars. The Community Services utility trailer to haul equipment. They expect to - Hire a survey company to survey and mark their Budget has allocated $10,000 for the program. An receive some donations toward this purchase. cemetery. additional $16,300 will come from the Community Burnt Lake Cemetery (southeast of Sylvan Lake) Tindastoll Cemetery (Markerville area) - Remove Services Reserve. The 2014 operating budget will - Install sidewalk ribbons for plots; this includes old trees and stumps, level ground, and purchase be amended to this effect. excavation, gravel, concrete, rebar, disposal of sod, and plant new trees. They expect to receive some and grass repair. They expect to receive cash labour donations. Red Deer County News JULY 2014 PAGE 13
FCSS is a program between the PENHOLD FCSS Springbrook Archery Club - Club times are province and local municipalities FCSS Youth Trip - July 22, Thursday evenings only during July and August from with the objective of building strong Calaway Park, for ages 10 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Open to all ages. For information to 15, cost is $30/youth. To on membership, times or prices please phone Donna or communities through prevention, register, please call Jennifer Dwight at 403.573.4451 or Adrian at 403.350.9533 self help and volunteerism. Blaylock at 403.886.4567. Springbrook Community Garden – Looking for Hurry! Spots are limited! volunteers to assist with the community plot. Flexible BOWDEN FCSS FCSS Youth Trip - August times, all produce goes to those in need. Olde Library, Community Resource Centre and Bowden 21, Calgary Zoo, for ages 6 to 12, cost is $25/youth. To Yoga in the Garden – Starts Wed. June 11, from FCSS register, please call Jennifer Blaylock at 403.886.4567. 6:00 to 7:00 PM, in Springbrook Community Garden, Contact info for Corrie Monk, Family and Community Volunteers are needed. Spots are limited! $4 drop-in fee or $25 for all 12 sessions. Support Services: Phone: 403.224.2207, email: fcss@ Summer Fun Program - for ages 6 to 12, At Penhold Youth Garden Program for youth aged 8 and up. No town.bowden.ab.ca, and Facebook: Fcss Bowden Regional Multiplex, program cost is $100/week or $60/ cost, meets Wednesdays until harvest at the Community mini week. Registration packages at Penhold Town Garden from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. DELBURNE FCSS Office or online at www.townofpenhold.ca Summer Youth Program – Lots of fun activities for Nora Smith, Delburne FCSS Community Worker Call 403.886.4567 for more information. youth from field trips to woodworking, photography Phone: 403.749.3654 Vendors Market – Check out the weekly Vendors and more! Call Adrian for info or to register. www.belongingexposed.blogspot.ca Market at the Penhold Regional Multiplex every Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. WEST COUNTY FCSS C.H.I.P.S Program, Summer Fun Activities - We will be getting together throughout the summer for play dates at the park, Dickson Dam outings, picnics, and other fun summer activities. For dates and more information, contact Pam Hetu, 403.505.9091 or [email protected] West County Summer Youth Programs - July 22: Nexlevel Challenge, Ropes Course. July 24: Benalto Summer Youth Program, Go Carts and Mini Golf at Sylvan Lake. July 29: Lacombe Corn Maze. Contact Pam Hetu, 403.505.9091 or [email protected] to register.
YOU BELONG! Belonging: DELBURNE Storyboards Enormous beautiful storyboards have been installed Volunteer Appreciation happened on the evening on various exterior building surfaces around Delburne. of June 4. There was a wonderful turnout of about 40 The storyboard in the photo intentionally has a blank people and it was a great representation of Penhold’s Property spot thus allowing anyone and everyone to be included! local groups and volunteers. It was very heartwarming Directions are as follows: to have a room full of community builders and • If possible, grab hold of an object that represents supporters. There were speeches throughout the evening Taxes Are Due a personal sense of belonging to you. Otherwise, honouring our volunteers, door prizes and delicious proceed to step 2. desserts. Thank you to those that attended and for June 30, 2014 • Photograph yourself at the blank spot. those that could not; you were in our hearts that • Upload your photo and share your story! evening. Thank you to all of Penhold’s volunteers, you facebook.com/DelburneStoneSoup or email truly make Penhold a wonderful place to live! Property taxes are based on the [email protected] calendar year (January to December) Over the last several months, a wide range of stories, and are due on June 30, 2014. insights and ideas of hope for the future have been The Property Tax Notices were issued gathered through facilitated conversations and photo sessions with internationally exhibited photographer on May 12, 2014, after County Council John Beebe. A project of this magnitude has never been passed the bylaw. undertaken in Canada! A 6% penalty will be applied on July More than 400 people from “all sides of the street” have 1, 2014 on any outstanding balance. participated: teachers, students, business owners, groups An additional 6% will be applied on and organizations, artists and artisans, volunteers, November 1, 2014 and again on March government officials, property owners and agriculture 1, 2015. growers. This is only the first step of many to gain insights into what creates a sense of “Belonging” and Easy Payment Options: have community members identify vital projects and • Financial Institution - Most banks collaboratively action plan for results. Join in the journey as we transform our community and future accept property tax payments in together! person, through ATM, telephone, ELNORA FCSS or online banking. Use your 9-digit For information on any Elnora FCSS program, please roll number as your account call Sheila Gongaware, 403.773.3920 or elnorafcss@ number, payable to Red Deer platinum.ca County Taxes. Ladies Evening Out - Creating Homemade Cards • By Mail - Cheques can be made using a TAG punch on Wed. July 16, from 7:00 PM to out to Red Deer County. *Please 8:30 PM at Elnora Ag Building. Please call or email to reference your roll number and register. include your remittance slip. It’s Time to Rock-A-Doodle-Doo!! - “Chickens” Tasha McIntyre receiving a thank-you gift from matinee dinner theatre on Sat. August 16 leaving the Community Services Manager, Julie Dallaire. Tasha • In Person at the County Centre Elnora Drop-In at 9:00 AM. Please call for more details. volunteered many hours of her time organizing the - Please be sure to have your tax Penhold Market. Dry Island Buffalo Jump Weekend - Come, Create notice with you. We accept cheque, and Celebrate – Has Been Cancelled for the 2014 SPRINGBROOK FCSS cash, and debit as methods of Season! payment. We Walk - Great opportunity for all ages to walk and To register or for Information on any Springbrook enjoy the great outdoors on Monday, July 7, 14, 21, and FCSS program call Adrian at 403.350.9533 or search For more information, call the County 28, meeting Kirsty at Neighbourhood Place at 10:00 AM Springbrook FCSS on Facebook. Volunteers are Centre at 403.350.2150 to walk the paths and venture around Elnora. Please call needed for upcoming events and fundraisers – call for for more details. information! SEE US FOR: • Grain Storage • Tanks & Accessories FLAMANFLAMAN • Grain Carts & Gravity • Chemical Handling • Wagons • Livestock Equipment SALES • Belt Conveyors • Fertilizer, Liquid & Feed • Seed Tenders Storage INNISFAIL • Offset and Tandem Discs • Pressure Washers • Aeration • Heavy Harrows • Mowers & Rotary Cutters • Hay Rakes 403-302-4737 • Rock Removal • Land Scrapers • Land Rollers • Grain Vacs • Grain Baggers • Telehandlers 403-227-2711 • Compact Implements • Grass Seeders
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Parkland Regional Libraries
BOWDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Library. Innisfail RCMP and Innisfail Library AM, ages 7-12 at 1:30 PM. Free fun, call to www.bowdenlibrary.prl.ab.ca Bike Rodeo begins at 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. register. 2101 - 20 Avenue Please pre-register. Reader’s Corner - First Wednesday of every 403.224.3688 month at 1:00 PM. Sept. 3 at 1:00 PM, Read: [email protected] “The Enchanted” by Rene Denfeld. Join us for a Tuesday - Thursday: Noon - 8:00 PM lively discussion. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Technology Questions? - iPod, iPad, Literary Backpacks – A variety of titles and e-Reader, Computer. Ask for Lem, available activities to introduce your preschooler to the Tuesdays 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. wonderful world of books. Movie Nights at the Library – Check at the SYLVAN LAKE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY Library, website and Facebook for dates during www.sylvanlibrary.prl.ab.ca the summer. 4715 – 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB Pioneer Passport Contest starts July 1. Grand 403.887.2130 prize is a Kobo Reader, many other prizes. Pick Family Movie Matinee - Saturday, July 5, up your Pioneer Passport at the Library. Visit from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. participating local businesses for answers to our Book Sale - also on Sat. July 19, by the Friends Mystery Book Club - Tuesday, July 15, from Salute to Volunteers Contest. Enter completed of the Library and Library Board, from 10:00 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. passport at the Library. AM to 3:00 PM. All proceeds to finance the Sylvan Lake Library Book Club - Wednesday, Ongoing Events: wonderful programs we offer free of charge to July 16, 6:30 PM. Pennies for Programs – We accept the public. Donations of gently read books (no Lap-Sit - Story-time program for children 0 to 3, pennies and any coins to fund programs. All magazines or textbooks please) are accepted until Wednesdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Free, drop contributions welcome. 5:00 PM, Wednesday, July 16th. in. Bottle Donations - Bottle donations accepted Board Members Needed - If you would Computer Assistance - One-on-one sessions. at the Library or take directly to the Olds Bottle like to be on the Innisfail Library Board, please Call for appointments. Depot and put in the Bowden Library Box. contact Laurie at 403.227.4407. Adult Art Series - Tuesday, July 8, from 5:30 Wish List - New computer chairs, Small Youth/Adult Summer Reading Program PM to 7:00 PM. Special guest Archana Brown will rectangular table (2-3 feet high), Volunteers, Cash - July 2 to August 26. Prizes include Trip for be teaching us how to make Gulab Jamun. donations. Thank you for your contributions! 2 on Alberta Prairie Railway “Country Dinner” Stitch and Chat - First and third Wednesdays ELNORA PUBLIC LIBRARY Excursion, Discovery Wildlife Park passes, A & of the month. All ages and skill levels welcome. www.elnoralibrary.prl.ab.ca W prizes, books, and more! Drop-in. Wanda Strandquist Scrabble for Adults - Fridays at 2:00 PM The Million Dollar Arm Pre-Release Movie Elnora Public Library Summer Reading Program “Eureka” - Day - Sat. July 26 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. [email protected] Wednesdays, July 6 to August 27, ages 5 and Free, popcorn and punch provided. Donations 403.773.3966 under at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, ages 6 and over accepted. Sponsor Needed – Free Comic Book Day is in at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. July’s weekly themes: Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party need of a $200 to $300 sponsor to ensure this Kites, Hats, Shoe Print Art; and Building/ - Thursday, July 3 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM program continues. Lego. for ages 2 to 17. Scavenger hunt, snacks and Second-hand Paper Needed - We are always July 8 to August 23 for ages 10 to 17 - Pre- Summer Reading Kit pick-up. looking for “secondhand” paper, one blank side is registration required. Beginner’s Robotics: Teen Reading Club - Thursdays, July 10 to enough! Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Gamers UNITE: August 21, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Read for Rewards program for kids - We are Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM. French Reading Club - All ages, Mondays, July 7 looking for anyone who would like to contribute Special Thursday Evening Events - Watch to August 18, from 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM. rewards (chips, chocolate, pop, gum) for the our Web Site, www.ipl.prl.ab.ca for these special Summer Reading Program - Ages 2 to 12, children’s reading! events as well as upcoming presentations or call July 8 to August 22. Call for specific dates and 403.227.4407. times for various age groups. INNISFAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY PENHOLD & DISTRICT LIBRARY www.ipl.prl.ab.ca 403.227.4407 403.886.2636 Introduction to Memoir Come and check us out! – Presented by Sigmund Brouwer and Cindy Morgan, July 21 at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Pre-register by July 15. Cost is $10. Sigmund’s simple and foundational approach is very encouraging for those who view themselves as non-writers, but want an introduction to the memoir process. Eureka! Summer Reading – Annual Bike Rodeo - Sat. July 19. Bring Tuesdays, July 8 to August 26. Ages your kids, bikes and cash to the Innisfail Public 3-4 at 9:00 AM, ages 5-6 at 11:00 Sylvan Lake Library
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Community Engagement Sites (Ces)
Spruce View Community Engagement Wheels On (Red Deer). Visit www.spruceviewces. Bowden Community Engagement Site Site com for more information or to register. Located at Bowden Grandview School, Call Located at Spruce View School 403.227.2866 Box 130 Spruce View, AB T0M 1V0 Carrie Koster – VC Coordinator Delburne Community Engagement Site Phone: 403.227.7875 (rings in Spruce View) For more information please call Sheila at Email: [email protected] 403.749.3838 or 403.505.4106 or email: www.spruceviewces.com [email protected]
Innisfail Hall Learning Centre and Community Engagement Site Located at the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre, 403.227.2866. Call to receive monthly newsletter.
Sylvan Lake Community Engagement Site Located at HJ Cody High School, Call 403.227.2866
H2S Alive Courses were held recently at the Spruce View Community Engagement Site with great success. Instructor was Casey Benton from Recreation and Culture Boards
DIVISION 1 403.573.4451 for more information. Alahna Hunter, Secretary 403.224.2912 www.div1rec-culture.com Swimming at Collicutt Centre – Vouchers available for free [email protected] swims. Contact Tara, 403.886.5535. Dan Sunstrum 403.350.5964 DIVISION 2 Movie Tickets for Carnival Theatre – Limited number [email protected] www.div2rec-culture.com available. Contact Tara, 403.886.5535. BARD on BOWER – July 17 to August 3, Prime Stock Individuals/Families of Division 3 are welcome to apply DIVISION 5 Theatre presents Shakespeare in the Park on the Outdoor for 50% of funding for recreational or cultural activities www.div5rec-culture.com Stage at Bower Ponds in Red Deer. Featuring Hamlet and A to a maximum of $100 per person per year. Funding 2014 Funding Requests - Division 5 Recreation and Culture Midsummer Night’s Dream performed in repertory (2:00 PM reimbursement for current year only, is limited. (once budget Board met with representatives from 22 community groups and 7:00 PM on select days). FREE Admission, donations is reached, no more reimbursement will be available). Copies and organizations to review their 2014 funding requests. After gratefully accepted. Performances are suitable for all ages! Set of receipts must be supplied. Guidelines available online. discussions, the board set the 2014 budget. Over $31,200 against the romantic backdrop of beautiful Bower Ponds, Bard The Board welcomes ideas for new recreational and cultural was allocated to 21 community groups and organizations on Bower returns with two plays to enjoy on a warm summer’s opportunities. with the balance allocated to a contingency fund to assist with evening. Ghosts and faeries and midsummer madness - states New Board Members Welcome. Contact Linda, applications that come in during the year; to administration are turned upside down, play actors are triumphant, and 403.347.3860 or [email protected] or Tara at taralind@ costs (5% of total grant) and to the Family Reimbursement young lovers chase each other blindly in a “Supernatural shaw.ca Program. Summer” of fun and intrigue. Family Reimbursement Program provides up to $100 For more information visit: www.primestocktheatre.com DIVISION 4 per family per year to help defray the costs of authorized, Supported in part by Red Deer County Division 2 Rec. and For upcoming event notification, email division4recboard@ participatory recreational and cultural activities. For more Culture Board. gmail.com information and applications see our County website. Division 2 Needs Directors, one from every district. We also Facebook: Red Deer County Division 4 Recreation and Culture Thank You - We extend our thanks to all participants for their need a President, Secretary, and Volunteer Event Organizers. Board many volunteer hours to provide recreational and cultural Have You Applied for your Family Personal Activities Grant? Monday Night Golf at Innisfail Golf Club – Starts July 7. activities for residents of Division 5. - Each family member is eligible for a rebate of 50% of the Two Division 4 residents can golf for $35, includes 9 holes and fees for approved activities to a maximum of $100 per year. cart. Must be booked with Colin Smith by phone, text or email DIVISION 6 Receipts are required – forms available from the website or 403.505.2204 or [email protected] Contact [email protected] to receive Emails, updates, County office. For more information: jensteeleyamada@gmail. Summer Carnival and Movie Under the Stars – August 9 at changes of events. com Cottonwood-Gordon Hall. Carnival from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. County Tours (EATour, July 17 and Rural Beautification Tour, $3/person. Featuring bouncers, mini-golf, jousting ring. Movie July 30) – Cost is shared. Call Bonnie, 403.318.6152. DIVISION 3 Under the Stars at dusk. $5/person or $20/family. Carnival and Passion Play - Dates are your choice and cost is shared. Call www.Div3Rec-Culture.com Movie special rate: $30/family. Carnival and Movie Concession Bonnie, 403.318.6152. Antler Hill Ongoing Activities include Yoga, Kids by Cottonwood Cougars Junior Forest Wardens. Reminder: Paper Calendar for Division 6 Rec. and Culture will Connection. Call Kathy, 403.227.5585 for more info. or check New ideas/funding applications welcome: no longer be available. Communication of events will be by website. Colin Smith, President 403.505.2204 Email, website, or “County News”. Contact division6board@ Yoga in the Garden, Springbrook – Wednesdays, June 11 [email protected] hotmail.ca to receive emails, updates, changes of events. to August 27, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. $4 drop-in or $25 Linda Toews, Vice-Preesident 403.224.288 New Members Welcome to join the Board. Please email for the summer. Bug spray recommended. Contact Adrian, [email protected] [email protected] if interested. 403.350.9533. Debbie Matthie, Treasurer 403.227.3051 Springbrook Archery Club – For all ages. Contact Donna, [email protected]
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RENTAL/DEMO EQUIPMENT: Solar Waterer MORE RENTALS Red Deer County’s Try-Before-You-Buy Off-Site Watering System: One System, Many Uses For Red Deer County Try it out, for free, before you invest in one: Red Deer Landowners County’s Off-site Watering Demo System. This one’s batteries are charged by both the wind and the sun. 403.350.2163 Our demo system was designed for maximum versatility. It www.rdcounty.ca/agriculture can pump water from dugouts, sloughs, rivers, lakes, and even from wells. It can lift water up to 60 vertical feet. With care and attention, it can be used well into the fall, well past the first frost, to minus 5 or 10 degrees. With the addition of a “Winter Insert”, this system could be used year round. It’s low enough that calves can drink from it. It’s heavy enough that the herd won’t beat it up or push it around. You can set it up or tear it down in less than an hour, and there’s no trailer PLASTIC MULCH APPLICATOR required to move it. Whatever your situation, this system will your place. Book it, by contacting Ken Lewis at 403.342.8653 FREE RENTAL. Give your trees a head start probably work for you. and reduce the maintenance required on or [email protected]. your Shelterbelt! The Off-Site Waterer is available to Red Deer County livestock To see the system in action via YouTube, enter this address in producers to borrow (for free) for a three week period, to allow your Internet Browser: http://youtu.be/4FEwPSjKZQc (or go to you to see how well an off-site watering system could work on You Tube, and search “Red Deer County Waterer”).
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Weeds by their nature are very invasive and as such are always trying to spread and invade new areas. The most invasive of these weeds are listed in the Prohibited Noxious Weed category of the Alberta Weed Act. Presently Red Deer County has very few of these weeds, but the chances of finding new infestations is always ATV SPRAYER present. In response to this Red Deer County offers the $30 for the day, 14 gallon (50 litre) tank and Eradicable Weeds Program. handgun with 50ft hose. Under this program Red Deer County will control Prohibited Noxious Weeds on a landowner’s property. The only cost to the landowner would be to cover the cost of the herbicide used (if any), the rest including labor and disposal is covered by the County. The goal of this program was to encourage people who have found Prohibited Noxious Weeds to contact us and we will work together to eliminate these weeds while the infestations are small. Many landowners fear there TRUCK BOX WEED SPRAYER will be repercussions for finding these weeds but we $30 for the day. It slips in the back of your simply want to eliminate them and help you to do so! If you think you may have an “Eradicable Weed” please truck and is simple to use. contact Agriculture Services at 403.350.2163 AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR RED DEER COUNTY LANDOWNERS 403.350.2163 – www.rdcounty.ca/agriculture
CONSERVATION PARTNERS AND ALUS landowner. Care. Connect. Conserve. Local on-the-ground projects like water AG TRAINING INCENTIVE quality enhancement, fish and wildlife habitat conservation, and tree- Up to $200 to cover 50% of the registration costs of any Ag related planting. courses taken by County Residents. ELECTRIC FENCING SAFE WATER WELL INITIATIVE SAFETY TRAINING INCENTIVE Improves pastures with extra fencing. Up to $1000 to help plug abandoned and unused water wells. Up to $200 to cover 50% of the registration costs of any CSA or ASA FENCE LINE WEED CONTROL certified training courses taken by County Residents. County will apply herbicide on a cost-sharing basis with the adjacent Excellent Selection of Create an Instant Trees, Shrubs, Garden! Perennials, Bedding Large Blooming Perennials in Stock!!! Excellent Selection The Specialists! Plants! 3 minutes East of 30 Avenue on Hwy. 11 Water Gardening OPEN YEAR ROUND Need a Touch of Color! Products & Water Plants! MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00am-8:00pm SATURDAYS 9:00am-6:00pm Blooming Patio Planters SUNDAYS 10:00am-6:00pm
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Eradicable Weeds Plant Profile: Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus) By: Jordon Smith
Have you ever wondered what that “wildflower” actually was? flowers. Stems are erect and triangular near the base growing Red Deer County would like to help you identify that plant. up to 150cm tall. Leaves are sword shaped, triangular in cross Whole Plant Our experienced staff have a number of different resources section and often spiral or twist near the ends. Flowers are in available to help you determine what that plant is and whether umbrella shaped clusters of 20-50 blooms, pink to white in it’s of concern of not. Identifying these plants is the crucial colour, 2-2.5 cm wide. first step to be able to monitor problem areas for sources of Flowering Rush is a big conservation issue as it reproduces weed contamination. We may even have a program to help you and spreads so easily it can displace native vegetation, while eradicate certain weeds! decreasing water availability which can then disrupt fish and In 2010 the province revised the Provincial Weed Control wildlife habitat. It can also pose as a recreational problem since Act which now lists certain plant species as either noxious or it interferes with boat propellers and swimming activities. prohibited noxious. Under these classifications, noxious weeds Currently there is only one known case of Flowering Rush must be controlled while prohibited noxious must be destroyed. in the County and we are very concerned with Flowering Red Deer County has developed a program to help landowners Rush establishing further in our water bodies. If you suspect deal with the prohibited noxious weeds called; The Eradicable you know of a site where Flowering Rush is please contact Weeds Program (see the ad section for more info). Agricultural Services as a quick response allows the best chance One of the prohibited noxious weeds on the Weed Act that we of control for this plant. If you have any further questions or would like to focus on in this issue is: Flowering Rush (Butomus concerns please contact Agricultural Services at 403.350.2150. umbellatus). Flowering Rush is a freshwater wetland weed that Flower Close up was likely introduced as an escaped ornamental plant, as it is often planted in ponds due to Stem cross section its attractive blooms. This is a very adaptable plant in that it prefers to grow in shallow water near the water’s edge but can grow in water as deep as 6m. It is also capable of reproducing and spreading both by seed and through root fragments. Flowering rush looks like native sedges and cattails when not in flower but is usually larger than sedges and has very distinct Highlights from the 31st Annual Horse Show at Westerner Park Submitted by Lori Stuart
Scholarship Offering Dr. Don Church is offering a $2000.00 scholarship to Red Deer County students who choose to pursue a career in Agriculture or Veterinary Medicine. The scholarship will be payable to the University College of your choice for your tuition, once your university college acceptance and registration has been confirmed. West Central Regional 4-H Lighthorse held its 31st Annual Horse Show at Westerner Park May 30 to June 1, 2014. Despite some uncooperative weather, the show was a great success with approximately 200 4-H members and 240 horses from 20 different 4-H Make application with clubs participating in the 3 day show. Friday was sponsored by Red Deer County and consisted of English Events, Dressage, Equitation, resume, academic status, and Pleasure and Jumping classes. Saturday was Western Day sponsored by Westerner Park with classes in Horsemanship, Pleasure, community achievements by Showmanship, Reining and Trail. On Saturday evening members could relax a bit and have some fun at a dance in the outdoor sand ring. We finished the weekend on Sunday with a Drill Team competition, Gymkhana and games. The Red Deer Horsemen took home June 30, 2014. Apply to Red the Club Spirit Award which is voted on by members and Leaders for the club that displays the most sportsmanship, leadership, Deer & District Community friendliness, helpfulness and barn cleanliness. The Noble Riders took home the Barn Decorating Award. We would like to give a big Foundation at 403.341.6911 or thank you to Westerner Park, Red Deer County, Kubota, Servus Credit Union, the County of Wetaskiwin and all our other sponsors. [email protected] or We could not have a show of this caliber for members to present the horsemanship skills that they have worked so hard on all year Dr. Don Church at 403.340.2092 without your support and it is greatly appreciated by all. or [email protected]
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The Friends of the Little Red Deer River Society “Legacy Project” By Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator Back around the year 2000, many of the farmers and ranchers along the lower end of the Little Red Deer River got together to talk about this important waterway. But, they did more than talk. They decided to take action, to do their bit to conserve water quality in the river. For over 10 years, they did all kinds of projects on their lands, and encouraged others to do the same. They did riparian management fencing, off-stream watering, riparian planting, and much more. Recently, the Friends decided to end their work as a Society. They had a small amount of funding left, and decided to put it to a project that would help in conserving riparian zones, creeks and wetlands for years to come. The Friends of the Little Red Deer River Society gave the funding to the County’s Conservation Partners program, with the following condition: that it be used to purchase an off-stream watering system for County farmers to use in what has become a common situation. The Friends’ Legacy Project watering system (which is very similar to the one pictured here) will be available for ranchers who are renting land, and who wish to protect wetlands, riparian areas, creeks or rivers on the rented pasture, by using an off-site waterer to pump water from these natural water bodies, to a trough on high ground. The rancher will be able to use the watering system in that grazing season, as long as his/her animals are at that particular site. The system will go out on a first-come, first-served basis. A small rental fee will be charged, to help cover the costs of any ongoing maintenance of the system. County staff will deliver and pick up the system, and help set it up and take it down. A special thank you to Sundog Solar and Agriculture Supplies, for putting this system together The Friends of the Little Red (and giving us a discount price on it). Deer River Legacy Project Please call me at 403.505.9038 (day or evening) or email [email protected] to book the watering system can lift water system, or to find out how to apply for funding to help pay for a system like this on your place. up to 45 feet vertically, and Most importantly, a huge Thank You to the Friends of the Little Red Deer River Society, and can move it up to 200 feet to all the farmers and ranchers along that river who have done so much to look after it. horizontally.]
Rotational Grazing; Good For You, Good For the Environment By Aimee Delaney
Those of us who pasture livestock – whether one 4-H but thrive with it, if managed properly. paddocks to balance forage supply with forage demand horse or hundreds of beef cattle – are in reality, grass Grasses has one mission in life, and that’s to reproduce for a given period of time. Pasture paddocks should be farmers. We raise and care for grass plants which by going to seed. But, as long as soil moisture conditions sized as needed to provide the number of animals being are then harvested by our animals. That grass plant’s are favorable, this plant will continue to grow and grazed with anywhere from a few hours to one week of health, and ultimately the soil’s water and mineral attempt to produce that seed every time it is grazed so grazing at a time. cycles, are directly related to the type and duration of long as the growing season allows. So, what benefits will you see from rotational grazing? grazing we allow. They key is rest; the recovery period between grazing. Tighter plant spacing. Improved soil fertility. New plants Depending on the type of animals grazed, the type of If the plant is grazed a second time too quickly, before started by hoof action. Faster manure breakdown. Less soils, and the condition of the pasture, one to two acres the leaf area is large enough to support growth, it has fly and pest bother. Higher production (meat, milk, of properly managed pasture can support one average to dip into its root reserves, and the plant’s health and wool, etc.) per acre. Stockpiled grass for winter grazing. mature horse or cow. production declines. Allowing for some re-growth is Less harvested forage needed! Grasses have evolved over eons in a direct response to especially important during dry, hot summer months Beyond the direct benefits to your acreage, there are also grazing. In fact, grass needs grazing, fire, or some other when pasture recovery can take as much as 36 to 40 many broader environmental benefits including filtering type of consumption to survive. Most other plants, days or more, depending on rainfall. Spring months water, sequestering carbon and mitigating erosion. To shrubs and trees growth points are located on their top, typically need a 14 to 20 day recovery period. learn more about the benefits to your acreage and to the and if you remove it, their growth pattern is severely Portable electric fencing options allow for the efficient overall environment through rotational grazing, contact altered. Grasses are built to not only survive grazing, and flexible subdivision of pastures into smaller Aimee at 403.597.4364 or [email protected]. Willow Valley Presbyterian 26016 - Hwy 595 (Delburne Road) Sun Country Realty Church Services Every Sunday 10:00 a.m. Brian Sawyer Broker 1st Sunday of the month: Fred Lane Innisfail Co-op Mall, 4303 - 50 St., Suite 16 Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1B6 2nd Sunday: Cowboy Church + Hymns & Music Office: 227-5571 Fax: 227-2560 by the Potters & Purdies Cell: 391-2450 Toll Free 1-866-227-9125 3rd Sunday: Rev. Reg Graves Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
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the Nicholson Conservation Partners and Caring for Ghostpine Creek: Alternative Land Use Services Project By Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator In the early spring of 2013, I met Tom and Faye Nicholson at the County office. They’d stopped by, to ask if we still had the program for helping landowners pay for fencing around creeks. I said “you bet”, (the program is now called “Conservation Partners”), and gave them an application form. In short order, they’d not only completed their application form, they also sent along a very well-done Riparian Grazing Management Plan. The highlights of their plan included: fencing “like with like”, that is, putting their fence up so that similar plants, terrain, and water were on the same side of the wire, which makes it much easier to manage. They also said they’d choose times to have the cattle in the new pasture along the creek, when the soils were at their driest...that is, they’d plan to graze that area in roughly August to mid September. They’d avoid the wet spring Ghostpine Creek and the Riparian Management Pasture and summer soils, and they’d avoid over-browsing the established by the Nicholsons shrubs and trees in the fall, when those plants become much more palatable to livestock. That plan would also leave plenty of active growing-season in the late summer, wildlife-friendly fencing design to make it easier for wildlife to and again in the next spring / early summer, for the plants to get in and out of the riparian pasture), and sent in their receipts rest, recover, and re-grow. so that the Conservation Partners initiative could help cover In their funding application, the Nicholsons had also mentioned the costs of the fencing materials. At the end of 2014, Tom and they were interested in learning more about the Alternative Land Faye will get their first annual ALUS payment for the increased Use Services (“ALUS”) Program. So, the next time Jim Fisher services from nature that they are providing, thanks to their new from Delta Waterfowl (our main partner in the ALUS Program) riparian management plan on their place. was out, he and I drove out to meet with the Nicholsons. We Funding for the County’s Conservation Partners program explained how the ALUS Program takes a unique approach to comes from County ratepayers, from the Alberta Conservation conservation on private land: ALUS pays landowners (real cash Association, and from donations made to the program. Funding money) for the services from nature that they produce on their for ALUS comes via Delta Waterfowl, from many sources land, when they do things like the Nicholsons are doing along including Wildlife Habitat Canada. Ghostpine Creek. If you are interested in either doing a project like this on your The Nicholsons liked what they heard, and got to work. They land, or supporting landowners who do this, please contact me Wildlife-friendly fencing design at did all the work last fall, putting the fencing in (they used a at 403.505.9038 (daytime or evening) or [email protected] the Nicholson’s. Photo by Jim Fisher. Weeds Of The West Back-To-Back Much of the western side of Red Deer County is uncultivated which like), stems are purple-red, woody rhizomatous native pasture which can allow for establishment of perennial weed roots, flowers form yellow clusters and look like species. Some of these plants may even be toxic to livestock which buttons (yarrow-like). Plant has strong smell when Champs will have a direct negative impact on the producer. Controlling crushed. these weeds early in the season will have the greatest results, Control Measures: Close mowing or dead- Every year, approximately fourteen Central Region including increased grass production which translates to more heading at multiple intervals over the growing counties attend a Weed School Day for seasonal animal units and even larger gains. Here’s a few of the weeds that season can suppress seed production, but selective staff to learn about weeds and weed identification. have historically been a problem in the west side of the county: herbicide application is recommended to eliminate At the end of the “classroom” component there is Orange Hawkweed (Provincial Designation – reproduction by root rhizomes. Tillage is not a competition where county teams identify weeds Prohibited Noxious) recommended. that are grown at the Lacombe crop research Leaves, stems and braches are covered in short Scentless Chamomile (Provincial Designation center weed garden. bristly hairs. Plants grow from 15-90cm tall with – Noxious) The challenge was to ID approximately 20 weeds one to several stems per plant. Leaves are mainly Alternate, very finely divided leaves (carrot-like), by common name and the Latin family name, as located at the base of the stem, with any stem completely odorless, flowers are yellow central well as identifying five separate weeds by their leaves appearing much smaller. Orange flowers disk surrounded by white petals (daisy-like). The seed. composed of many rays and square edged, notched flowers differ from daisies in that the white petals The Red Deer County Ag Services seasonal team pedals. Reproduces by seed, above ground stolons (strawberry-like often droop downwards. Simple perennial (only won the competition again this year. This is the runners) and root rhizomes spreads by seed production) 1 single plant can first time any team has won the challenge two Control Measures: Hand-pulling or digging may be effective produce up to 1 million seeds years in a row. on small infestations, but it is important to remove as much root Control Measures: Cultivation or hand-pulling can be very fragments as possible and repeat efforts in subsequent years. effective, but must be done before seeds are viable to reproduce Tillage and close-mowing is not recommended as this plant (about 1 week after flowering). It must also be done at multiple must be eradicated where it is found in Alberta. An application times over the growing season and for multiple years after an of an appropriate herbicide can produce excellent control and/or infestation has been established. Herbicide is also very effective on eradication. scentless chamomile. Tall Buttercup (Provincial Designation – Noxious) Wild Caraway (Provincial Designation – Not listed) - hairy plant, alternate (spiral) leaf arrangement This plant is currently not listed as prohibited with branched stems, leaves with three to five noxious or noxious weed as of yet; however it is a lobes (crow foot shaped), multiple yellow, 5-petal growing concern as a problem weed in our county flowers, fibrous roots. Grows up to 90cm tall. and may be added to the Weed Act in the future. - toxic to sheep, cattle, goats, horses Leaves are alternate, very finely divided, can appear - simple perennial (spreads only by seed very similar to yarrow however the flowers are production) white but may be pinkish. The flowers are clustered Control Measures: By maintaining vigorous together at the top of the stems. grass growth and competition, Tall Buttercup is Control Measures: Cultivation and hand pulling Pictured L to R: Dale Lindmark, Julia Kassies, less likely to invade. Close mowing or deadheading at multiple before seed is effective mechanical control. Herbicide is also Shelby Pangman, Jordon Smith, Veronica intervals over the growing season can suppress seed production. effective at the rosette stage before bolting. Shaver, Anna Duda, Jonelle Allison, Bob Abel, Selective herbicide application is also effective. If you would like further information on these or any other noxious Aimee Delaney, Roland Krusi, Ben Froggatt Common Tansy (Provincial Designation – Noxious) and prohibited noxious weeds please visit Alternate pinnate leaves that have toothed edges on the leaflets (fern- https://www.abinvasives.ca/ Red Deer County News JULY 2014 PAGE 20
Cottonwood Gordon Agricultural Society “Volunteers are unpaid not because they are worthless but because they are priceless.” Prominently posted in Cottonwood Gordon Hall entrance
By Kathleen Raines In 1909 school districts were established The hall is fully booked each summer, and in the Cottonwood and Gordon districts Sharon has dates secured as far ahead as 2016 southwest of Innisfail. Cottonwood students for weddings, family reunions and community in the very early days “were taught as a events. The local volunteers cater on request. temporary expedient in a vacant farm building” The Society maintains a membership list of (Schools of the Parkland, 1967, page 85) until roughly 80, and offers its members significant Cottonwood No. 1 school was built in 1912 discounts on hall rental rates and facility use. one mile east of the current location. When Still, it can be hard to find volunteers to commit that building burned down a new school to the additional workload of serving on the was constructed on the present community executive, attending meetings and organizing hall location. Following an amalgamation of events. Sharon admits that the core group of Cottonwood with the neighbouring Moose Ag. Society volunteers work hard and, while Mountain school district in 1921, boundaries “we’re okay for now” she wonders who will step were redrawn between Cottonwood and up as directors retire. the Gordon district immediately to the east, The Ag. Society hosts fund raisers and shares resulting in the designation of this school as the proceeds with other community groups, Cottonwood No. 1, with a Cottonwood No. 2 including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Innisfail school being built at a later date three miles Hospital Auxiliary, Cottonwood Cougars JFW, further west to service parts of the Moose the Bowden School lunch program and the Mountain district. Historical Village, and supports a scholarship School consolidation in 1957 forced the program. They work with their community closure of the little country schools, and partners to host two annual markets, a Christmas Cottonwood School became the community market in November and a summer market hall, a role it fulfilled until the modern scheduled for August 8 and 9. Following the and spacious Cottonwood Gordon Hall was market on Saturday, August 9 a Community built in 1984 by the Cottonwood Gordon Carnival and a Drive-In Theatre are planned with Agricultural Society. The first “new” hall was funding support from the Division 4 Recreation built with the community’s youth in mind and Board. The drive-in, with a screen mounted on the featured a large main gathering area with a ball diamond, was “a lot of fun” last year, Sharon high ceiling to accommodate the basketball and reports, and everyone is invited. For further volleyball games that were held regularly, along information call Linda Toews, 403.224.2881 or with a small kitchen. Over the years the hall Art Gordon, 403.227.5461. has been expanded and further modernized, and now boasts a roomy main hall that seats 160 for dinner, an adjoining meeting room that can be opened to seat another 40 diners, a stage and a huge fully equipped kitchen. The grounds are well suited to summer outdoor gatherings with a camp kitchen, fire pit, ball diamond and playground. As a designated County emergency centre the hall has a generator. Sharon Blain serves as a member of the Ag. Society executive, responsible for housekeeping and hall bookings. She is also involved with a craft group that gathers monthly in the meeting room to visit and work on individual projects, and with the Club Cottonwood Women’s Institute. The WI has and the Cottonwood donated many charity quilts to individuals and Cougars Junior Forest Wardens are groups, including a shipment of 45 quilts to High essential Ag. Society partners, helping on River following last year’s flood. The Bow-Inn 4-H cleanup days.