Resident Survey Results Satisfaction Remains High in Red Deer County

Red Deer County News official news from red deer county centre march 2016 resident survey results Satisfaction Remains High in Red Deer County

Despite an uncertain economy, a recent survey shows the quality of life remains high in Red Deer County. A whopping 98% of residents who were polled reported either a good or very good quality of life. This marks a small increase over the 96% who answered the same way in a 2011 survey.

On the issue of quality of life, 84% of those surveyed said that life in Red Deer County has improved or held steady. These are encouraging numbers for County officials, as upheaval in the oil and gas sector has caused a great deal of uncertainty for the entire Province.

When asked for specifics, residents listed infrastructure upgrades such as road improvements, improved leadership by Council, and new and improved programs by County staff as the top reasons why life in the County remains great. On the flip side, issues such as infrastructure deficits, increased crime, and more traffic were listed as the major inhibitors to local quality of life.

When presented with the results, Mayor Jim Wood commented, “It is wonderful to see that residents of the County are generally happy about where they live. Having a strong agricultural sector helps to offset WHAT’S INSIDE: some of the pain felt from falling oil prices. Council thought it was important to give ratepayers the chance to express their feelings about County life, and we will use this information when we focus on future goals.” Easter Transit Schedule...... Pg. 3

The survey, conducted by leading professional data firm Ipsos Public Affairs, was conducted by New Tourism Plan...... Pg. 13 telephone over the summer of 2015. A total of 250 telephone interviews were completed. County Speed Limit Changes...... Pg. 18 residents 18 years and older were asked to give their opinions on over 40 different aspects of life in Red Deer County, and County business operations.

The results of the survey were presented to Council for review. The survey was a follow up to an almost Publication Mail Agreement No. 42792513 identical one performed by Ipsos in 2011. The goal was to compare results and identify patterns or Return undeliverable items to: major changes that occurred over the four year time frame. Red Deer County 38106 Rge Rd 275 • Red Deer County, AB • T4S 2L9

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On February 9, Jeannette Austin, Executive Director, Alberta Public Works Association - Alberta Chapter, presented Public Works Supervisor Level III to Red Deer County Director of Operations Marty Campbell (centre). They are joined by (from left to right) Councillors Connie Huelsman, Richard Lorenz, Don Division 1 Councillor, Philip Massier, visited Church, County Manager Curtis Herzberg, Mayor Jim Wood, and Councillors Christine Moore and Philip Massier. Delburne School on February 1 to discuss The APWA PWS3 Certification is awarded based on education, training and years of experience in the municipal politics with grade 6 students. supervisory role in public works. There are 21 level threes in all of Alberta. NOTIFY ME! NEW EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION TOOL LETS RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES RECEIVE UPDATES WHEN NEW CATEGORY-SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS ADDED TO THE RED DEER COUNTY WEBSITE!

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VOLUNTEERS ARE THE Yuo are Invited!

ROOTS OF Red Deer County Volunteer Appreciation Event STRONG COMMUNITIES TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CROSSROADS CHURCH RSVP BY MARCH 31, 2016 CONTACT: community services AT 403.350.2150

Red Deer County News - March 2016 2 What’s Happening in Red Deer County

Central Alberta Poverty Great Canadian Barn Dance: 9:30 AM, followed by Council, at Reduction Alliance: Join us for a Join us for an evening of dinner, the County Centre. Public conversation about poverty, how it entertainment and dancing on Hearings are held at 1:30 PM. impacts our communities and to Saturday, March 19 at discuss local solutions. March 9 at Cottonwood-Gordon Hall. Doors Burnt Lake Gas Co-op AGM: We welcome your 10:00 AM at the Golden West Drop open at 6:00 PM, dinner is at 7:00 Wednesday, April 6 at the Spruce in Centre, Spruce View. March 23 PM, entertainment starts at 8:30 View Office. Light supper begins at feedback! at 1:00 PM at Building 14, PM. Tickets $40. Call: 6:30 PM, followed by the meeting at 7:00 PM. Please RSVP by You can contact us with questions or Springbrook. March 24 at 6:30 PM 403.224.2881. at Memorial Hall, Penhold. Contact March 31, 2016. We are also comments at: [email protected] Danielle Klooster at 403.391.8443 Pool and Bowl: Division 5 accepting applications for or 403.350.2150 or email [email protected] for residents are invited to play pool Directors. Must be a member in more information. and bowling at the Railside Bowl in good standing and for the past Anisa Ahmad (Editor) - Communications Specialist Sylvan Lake. Saturday, March 19 year. Application forms must be - Communications Coordinator Adam Ferguson Parkland Anglican Churches St. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more signed by 3 other members. For Tyler Harke - Communications Manager Patrick’s Day Beef Supper: information, call 403.358.8111. more information, contact Thursday, March 17 at the Elnora 403.728.3441. Applications must Red Deer County welcomes reader Community Hall. Entertainment, The Third Annual Red Deer be received at the Burnt Lake Gas submissions, but reserves the right to door prizes, basket draws. Adults Roots Tech Family History Fair Co-op office no later than 5:00 PM approve/disapprove content. - $12.50, 6 yrs to 10 yrs - $6.00, Saturday, March 19, at the LDS on Monday, March 14, 2016. preschoolers are free. Doors open Church from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Current issues of County News are at 5:00 PM, supper begins at 5:30 Registrations will open at 8:45 AM. Lacombe Dance Lessons: available free of charge at the Red Deer PM. Contact: Paddy at Everyone attending is asked to Thursday evenings from 7:00 to County Centre, or can be viewed online 403.227.1635. register so plans can be made for 8:30 PM. Suitable for beginners of seating, lunch, and handouts. For at: www.rdcounty.ca all ages and dancers wishing to Ridgewood Women’s Institute more details, call Betty at learn a new rhythm. Price: $60 per Spaghetti Supper: Friday, March 403.347.6351 or visit: twitter.com/reddeercounty couple. Sponsored by Lacombe 18 at Ridgewood Hall. 5:30 PM to www.rdroots.wordpress.com or Round Dance Club. Phone Cliff youtube.com/rdcounty 7:00 PM. $10 per adult, $4 for kids 403.782.4094 or email Red Deer County Council, MPC, aged 7 to 12 and $2 for kids under [email protected] for and Public Hearings: Tuesday, facebook.com/reddeercounty 6. Everyone welcome. For more details and registration. information, call 403.341.0059. March 22. MPC commences at

DO YOU HAVE AN We are happy to list upcoming events in and around the Red Deer County area. UPCOMING EVENT? Submit your event details and contact information to: LET US KNOW! [email protected]

transit notice: MARCH 25 - 28, 2016

Friday, March 25 Saturday, March 26 • Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will • Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be closed. Transit information is available on-line at www.reddeer.ca/ be closed. Transit information is available on-line at www.reddeer.ca/ transit transit • Transit service will operate on Sunday / Holiday service hours. First • Transit Services will operate on a regular Saturday schedule. departure from the City Centre Terminal is 8:45 AM and the last • Regular Action Bus services will be in place today. departure is at 6:45 PM. • There is NO SERVICE on Route 12 and 12A to Gasoline Alley and Sunday, March 27 Springbrook. • Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will • There is NO SERVICE on Routes 6 and 100/101 (BOLT). be closed. Transit information is available on-line at www.reddeer.ca/ • No County Action Bus Service. transit • No Transit Service. • Red Deer Transit Action Bus phone lines will be closed. No County Action Bus Service.

Monday, March 28 • Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be closed. Transit information is available on-line at www.reddeer.ca/ transit • Transit Services will operate on a regular weekday schedule. Last departure from the City Centre Terminal will be at 11:15 PM. • No County Action Bus Service.

Red Deer County News - March 2016 3 county highlights PUBLIC NOTICES A PUBLIC HEARING is scheduled for TUESDAY, March 22, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, for Council to hear comments in relation to the following bylaws:

Bylaw No. 2015/27 to amend the Land Use Bylaw by adding definitions in relation to Gravel Extraction Operations; create a Gravel Extraction Overlay District that will be applied to all gravel and sand pit development in the County both existing and proposed; and to delete Aggregate Processing and Aggregate Removal as Discretionary Uses in the Agricultural and Heavy Industrial District. – This is the second public hearing scheduled for this Bylaw with the first one being held November 24, 2015.

With the adoption of the proposed Gravel Extraction Overlay District, future applications for Aggregate Removal and/or Aggregate Processing will be initiated with an application for the subject lands to be included within the Gravel Extraction Overlay District. This would be considered as an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw that requires a formal public hearing and provides the opportunity for public input to Council. If this respective application is approved and the lands become a part of the Gravel Extraction Overlay District, then Aggregate Removal and Aggregate Processing would be considered Permitted Uses on that respective property, subject to the conditions as noted within the District.

Bylaw No. 2016/5, a bylaw to provide for the imposition of an offsite levy in respect of lands located along the C&E Trail from north of the Town of Innisfail (Twp Rd 360) to west of the City of Red Deer (Rge Rd 275). This offsite levy will be applied on lands when they are subdivided, developed or redeveloped.

This offsite levy is being applied in relation to the road construction improvements (upgrade to a paved ‘non-ban’ status) of the C&E Trail from Innisfail to Red Deer.

The hearing will be conducted under the chairmanship of the County Mayor for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed bylaws.

The hearing will be informal with persons wishing to speak being recognized through the Chair. Presenters will be requested to state their name and address for the record. Bylaw No. 2016/5 If you prefer to submit comments on the bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

A copy of the proposed bylaws are available on the County’s website www.rdcounty.ca or by visiting the County office during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Red Deer County Benalto School Land Ownership Maps Register now for 2016 - 2017 programs Are you interested in smaller class sizes and personalized County maps are available at the County learning for your child? Office for $15.00. Pay by cash, cheque or debit. Choose from a We cater to the unique needs and learning styles of wall-mounted rolled or each student, offering more one-on-one attention folded map. and programs such as speech therapy. Visit us at 38106 Rge Rd 275 We are currently accepting students for grades 1 to 6 (Highway 2 and 32 Street, across from the kindergarten, pre-school and playschool. Cross Roads Church).

Call 403.350.2150 for more information. Call or visit us today! www.benaltoschool.ca • 403.746.2626

Red Deer County News - March 2016 4 county highlights continued

Scholarship Offering Dr. Don Church is offering a $2000 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 or College of your choice for your tuition, once your acceptance and registration has been confirmed.

Apply with resumes, academic status, student ID and community achievements to: Red Deer & District Community Foundation Dr. Don Church 403.341.6911 403.340.2092 [email protected] [email protected]

Application deadline is June 30, 2016

Municipal Address Sign Replacements

It has been brought to our attention that some municipal address blue signs are fading. As these are still under warranty from the manufacturer, Red Deer County will be replacing them at no cost to the property owner.

If you have noticed that your municipal address blue sign has faded, please call our Addressing Department at 403.350.2150 ext 202, or email [email protected], to make arrangements for a replacement. assessment services HOW IS MY PROPERTY ASSESSMENT ADDRESS CHANGES: CALCULATED? Residents in the Innisfail Residential and non-residential properties and Markerville Area are assessed at market value. It is important to realize that the market value assessments • If your address has been changed by Canada have a valuation date of July 1, 2015 and a Post in the last couple of years, please notify property condition date of December 31, Red Deer County of your new mailing address, 2015 for the 2016 taxation year as the Rural Route addresses in these areas no longer exist. Professionally qualified Red Deer County Assessors evaluate properties based on a • Red Deer County does not change an owner’s number of variables including age, lot and mailing address unless building size, building features, construction informed by the landowner. quality and property location. Assessed Change of address forms values are established from property sales, are available at on our as well as development and construction website at: costs. www.rdcounty.ca.

Market value is determined by analyzing the • Red Deer County sales of all property types that occurred throughout the municipality up to the valuation date of July 1, recommends that 2015. When you receive your property assessment and tax notice, it reflects the market as of July 1, 2015, residents also notify nearly one year prior. Therefore, the market value today will be reflected in next year’s assessment and tax Alberta Land Titles of any notice. Mass appraisal techniques are used in this valuation process. Since assessment reflects median address changes. Contact sale values, the assessment may be slightly higher or lower than an actual sale price on a particular a Registries office for more property. information. Red Deer County will be mailing the combined assessment and tax notices in early May. Should you have • If you have questions, any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Red Deer County Assessment Department at please e-mail 403.350.2150 or visit our website: www.rdcounty.ca [email protected] or call 403.350.2150

Red Deer County News - March 2016 5 council minutes Seth and Monika Anders – NW 16-35-26-4 improvements on the C&E Trail from Innisfail to Red municipal planning (Division 4) Deer and to set the public hearing for March 22, The property is located approximately 12 miles east 2016. commission of the Town of Innisfail north of Twp Rd 352 on Rge Rd 264. Unanimous approval was given to Red Deer Airport Agreement – unanimous FEBRUARY 2, 2016 subdivide a 3.04-hectare (7.5-acre) parcel containing approval was given to approve the new funding a farmstead, subject to six conditions. agreement with the Red Deer Regional Airport as The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. with presented and to terminate the previous agreement. Chairman Councillor P.J.R Massier, Mayor J.J. Westview Enterprises Inc. – Block D, Plan 882- Wood, Councillors J.M. Bota (attended via phone), 0936, SE 24-38-28-4 (Division 6) Bylaw No. 2016/6 Amendment to Road Closing Councillor D.B. Church, C.R. Huelsman, R.R. Lorenz The property is located approximately 1 mile west Bylaw No. 2015/26 – unanimous approval was given and C. Moore in attendance. of the City of Red Deer south of Hwy 11 adjacent to to adopt bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2015/26, closure Burnt Lake Trail. Unanimous approval was given to and sale of a portion of Petrolia Drive, by amending AGENDA & MINUTES subdivide a 3.64-hectare (9 acre) parcel creating an the legal land description to meet the requirements The agenda and minutes of the January 12, 2016, additional Business Service Industrial lot, subject to of Alberta Land Titles. meeting were approved as submitted. 11 conditions. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m. SE 13-38-28-4: Lot 1, Plan 912-2117, and Lot 1, Snell and Oslund Surveys for Michael and Nancy Block 1, Plan 002-4627 (Division 2) – unanimous Numan – Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 962-0419, NE 26-38- approval was given for a one-year time extension for 2-5 (Division 5) * * * the conditionally approved application to subdivide The property is located approximately 2.5 miles 10.1 hectares (25 acres) from Lot 1, Plan 912-2117, west of the Town of Sylvan Lake north of Hwy 11 on SE 13-38-28-4, with the remaining 22.3 hectares Twp Rd 385. Unanimous approval was given for (54.9 acres) of this Lot 1 to be consolidated with Lot a 16.71-metre front yard setback relaxation for an Council 1, Block 1, Plan 002-4627, SE 13-38-28-4 with the existing accessory building, subject to one condition. FEBRUARY 2, 2016 new expiry date to be February 2, 2017.

Dwayne Reberger – Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 152-4343, The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. with NE 18-37-27-4 (Division 2) – unanimous approval NW 12-37-1-5 (Division 3) Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor J.M. Bota (attending was given to advise advise Natural Resources The property is located approximately 6.5 miles west via phone), Councillors D.B. Church (attended during Conservation Board (NRCB) that Red Deer County of the Hamlet of Springbrook east of Rge Rd 11 on the morning session only), C.R. Huelsman, R.R. has no objections to the application to construct an Twp Rd 372. Unanimous approval was given to the Lorenz, P.J.R. Massier and C. Moore in attendance. addition to the existing dairy barn (7600 sq. ft.) to motion to deny the application for a 27.92-metre increase the bedding pack for the existing livestock front yard setback relaxation for construction of a and to construct a new solid manure storage pad AGENDA & MINUTES dwelling as the proposed relaxation of 60% was The agenda of the February 2, 2016 regular meeting (8000 sq. ft.) on NE 18-37-27-4 with no increase in deemed excessive and there appears to be another of County Council was approved as submitted. The animals being proposed. suitable building site on the property that would allow minutes of the January 12, 2016, regular meeting of the dwelling to be located in accordance with the County Council were approved as amended to note Block D, Plan 882-0936, SE 24-38-28-4 (Division required setbacks. Deputy Mayor J.M. Bota as calling the meeting to 6) – unanimous approval was given for an order. amendment to the Belich – West Industrial Park Jeff Prince – SE 20-38-26-4 (Division 2) Outline Plan (NE 24-38-28-4) for Phase 2 in order to The property is located approximately 1.5 miles facilitate the subdivision of 3.64 hectares (9 acres) REPORTS east of the City of Red Deer west of Rge Rd 264 from the 8.16-hectare (20.16-acre) Business Service Bylaw No. 2016/4 Pine Lake Area Roads, Speed on Hwy 11. Unanimous approval was given to the Industrial District (BSI) property. Zone Change – unanimous approval was given to motion to deny the application for a 31-metre front adopt the bylaw to decrease the speed limit on Rge yard setback relaxation and a screening requirement Rd 251 and the South Pine Lake Road from 80 km/h NOTICES OF MOTION / COUNCIL CONCERNS relaxation for a Recreational Vehicle Storage to 60 km/h. Councillor Lorenz – unanimous approval was given Major to store a maximum of 150 RV units as the to direct administration to draft a letter for Council application has too many non-conforming issues consideration at the February 16, 2016 meeting. Support of Parkland County’s Funding (located too close to Hwy 11; safety concerns with Councillor Church did not vote on this motion. Application – unanimous approval was given to traffic on Hwy 11) that need to be addressed prior to support Parkland County’s application to the approval. Municipal Affairs Alberta Community Partnership PUBLIC HEARINGS Program for funding of the “ALUS Alberta Municipal Bylaw No. 2015/35 – a motion to deny second SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS Alliance (AAMA) Framework Development Project”. reading of the bylaw to adopt the Poplar Pointe Stickland Farms – SE and SW 8, 37-28-4 (Division Estates Area Structure Plan for NE 29-38-28-4 3) (Division 6) to facilitate the creation of a 39-lot Contract Award – Rge Rd 10 and Subdivision The property is located approximately 4 miles Overlays – unanimous approval was given to award residential subdivision was approved with Mayor northeast of the Town of Penhold south of the contract for the Reconstruction and Base and Wood, Councillors Bota, Huelsman and Moore in Twp Rd 372 on Rge Rd 285. Unanimous approval Pave of Rge Rd 10 from Hwy 54 to Hwy 592 and the favour and Councillors Lorenz and Massier opposed. was given for a boundary adjustment to create Subdivision Overlays to Richardson Bros. (Olds) Ltd. Councillor Church did not vote on this motion. two east to west parcels (160 acres +/-) replacing for the sum of $5,432,423.33 including GST and an the existing quarter sections and to subdivide additional 10 percent for contingency. COMMITTEE REPORTS a 4.94-hectare (12.2-acre) parcel containing a Councillors reported on meetings they have attended farmstead from the northeast corner of the SE 8, on behalf of Red Deer County since January 13, Bylaw No. 2016/5 C&E Trail Road Improvement subject to seven conditions. 2016. Offsite Levy Bylaw – unanimous approval was given to first reading of the bylaw to impose an offsite levy in connection with road construction The meeting adjourned at 4:19 p.m. * * *

Red Deer County News - March 2016 6 council minutes continued undeveloped areas along two water courses. municipal planning Council Municipal Affairs Alberta Community Partnership commission FEBRUARY 16, 2016 (ACP) Program – unanimous approval was given to endorse the application this grant program for FEBRUARY 16, 2016 funding of the City of Red Deer’s “Collaborative The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. with Digital Ortho Imagery” project to update digital ortho Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor J.M. Bota (attending The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. with imagery for the City of Red Deer, Town of Blackfalds, via phone), Councillors D.B. Church, C.R. Huelsman, Chairman Councillor P.J.R Massier, Mayor J.J. Kneehill County, Town of Sylvan Lake and Red Deer R.R. Lorenz, P.J.R. Massier and C. Moore in Wood, Councillors J.M. Bota (attended via phone), County. attendance. Councillor D.B. Church, C.R. Huelsman, R.R. Lorenz and C. Moore in attendance. Municipal Affairs Alberta Community Partnership AGENDA & MINUTES (ACP) Program – unanimous approval was given to The agenda and an additional agenda item (legal AGENDA & MINUTES endorse the application to this grant program for matter) were approved as submitted. The minutes of The agenda and minutes of the February 2, 2016, funding a portion of costs of the “Delburne Arena the February 2, 2016, regular meeting of County meeting were approved as submitted. Expansion” project. Council were approved as submitted. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS Municipal Affairs Alberta Community Partnership REPORTS Steven and Marilyn Cannon – SW 16-37-27-4 (ACP) Program – unanimous approval was given to Chinook’s Edge – Proposed Benalto School (Division 2) endorse the application to this grant program for Closure – unanimous approval was given to send The property is located approximately 2 miles south funding the “Penhold Regional Wellness” project to the letter as submitted to Chinook’s Edge in relation of Gasoline Alley East adjacent to Hwy 2 on Twp Rd support the creation of a regional outdoor to the School Division’s review of the potential 372. Unanimous approval was given to operate a recreational/wellness center. closure of the Benalto School. Home Business Major (consulting, sales of agricultural and livestock equipment), subject to 13 Bowden Expanding Horizons – Cultural Bylaw No. 2015/13 – unanimous approval was given conditions. Enhancement Society – unanimous approval was to third reading of the bylaw to close and lease to given to provide a financial investment for the Red Deer County the road allowance located Elbert and Carrie Koster – NW 4-36-3-5 (Division Bowden Community Centre for $300,000 from the between Sections 23 and 24, 37-28-4 (Rge Rd 281 5) Community Services reserve account and to amend north of Springbrook and south of Twp Rd 374). The property is located approximately 3 miles west the 2016 budget accordingly. The funding will be of the Hamlet of Dickson north of Twp Rd 360 on granted to the Town of Bowden at the time of Bylaw No. 2015/19 – unanimous approval was given Hwy 766. Unanimous approval was given to operate construction and will be administered by the Town to third reading of the bylaw to close and lease to a Home Business Major (exercise and fitness gym), under agreement that the society transfer the Red Deer County a portion of the undeveloped road subject to 13 conditions. property to the Town should the Cultural allowance between NE 26 and NW 25, 37-28-4 (Rge Enhancement Society cease operations. Rd 281 north Twp Rd 374). Stantec for Graincorp Operations Ltd. – SE & SW 3-36-28-4 (Division 3) Legal Matter – unanimous approval was given for Road Plan Closure and Sale/Consolidation – Councillor Lorenz removed himself during Red Deer County to reconsider Motion No. CC 16 unanimous approval was given to approve the consideration and decision on this application. 025 (Poplar Pointe Estates ASP), adopted on closure and sale of the portions of the undeveloped The property is located approximately 0.5 mile north February 2, 2016, on the recommendation of advice Road Plan 918CL (Division 1, East ½ 23 and SW 24, of the Town of Innisfail adjacent to Hwy 2A on Twp from legal counsel. 35-24-4) with the closed portions to be consolidated Rd 360. Unanimous approval was given for the into the quarter section where they are located and construction of a grain terminal that is 3,145 m2 in PUBLIC HEARINGS to forward the resolutions to the Minister of size and 63.7 metres high, subject to 13 conditions. Bylaw No. 2016/3 – unanimous approval was given Transportation for approval. Councillor Lorenz did not vote on the motion. to second and third readings of a bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 by changing the Municipal Affairs Alberta Community Partnership SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS definition for Clustered Farm Dwellings, to change (ACP) Program – unanimous approval was given to Donald and Carol Curtice – SW 13-35-2-5 Clustered Farm Dwellings to a Discretionary Use endorse the application this grant program for (Division 4) within the Agricultural District “Ag” and to provide funding of the “Waskasoo/Piper Creek Flood Risk The property is located approximately 7 miles west regulations for Clustered Farm Dwellings. Study” to map the flood risk of the developed and of the Town of Innisfail east of Rge Rd 21 on Twp Rd COMMITTEE REPORTS * * * Councillors reported on meetings they have attended on behalf of Red Deer County since February 3, 2016. 2016 MPC/Council Meeting Dates The meeting adjourned at 1:36 p.m. • March 1 and 22 • August 2 and 16 * * * • April 12 and 26 • September 6 and 20 • May 10 and 24 • October 4 and 18 • June 7 and 21 • November 1 and 22 • July 5 and 19 • December 6 and 20

For meeting agendas, visit: www.rdcounty.ca

Red Deer County News - March 2016 7 agriculture services MUNICIPAL RESERVE MOWING SERVICES Ag Service Board Meeting minutes (RFP 02/16) January 14, 2016

The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. with Red Deer County invites Proposals for the provision of mowing services for municipal Chairman Councillor P. Massier, Councillor D. reserve and open space lands. Church, members-at-large K. Ziola, D. Mathon, R. Bradshaw and S. Smith in attendance and Councillor J. Bota being absent. Bid packages can be picked up at the Red Deer County Centre, starting 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016. AGENDA & MINUTES The agenda and minutes of the November 26, 2015, Interested vendors must submit their proposals to this RFP, sealed and clearly marked: regular meeting of the Agricultural Service Board were approved as amended to include that the meeting was called to order by Chairman P. Massier "Request for Proposals (RFP 02/16) and the approval of the agenda by Councillor D. Municipal Reserve Mowing Services" Church.

and is received at: REPORTS Clubroot Procedure Review – unanimous approval Red Deer County was given to Policy No. 7.022 Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola during the annual review of the 38106 Rge Rd 275 policy. Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 2016 ASB Provincial Resolutions – discussion by 2:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. ensued regarding the 2016 ASB Provincial Resolutions to be presented at the 2016 Provincial For further information with respect to this RFP, please contact Cody McIntosh, Assistant Agricultural Conference. Agricultural Manager, at 403.350.2165. Farm/Ranch OH&S Compliance Session – unanimous approval was given to host a Farm/ Ranch OH&S Compliance Session in February Strychnine 2016. Alberta farmers will once again have access to 2% Liquid Strychnine ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Concentrate (2% LSC) for the 2016 season Administration provided updates on the Alberta Farm Animal Care AGM, the Enterprising Agriculture If you require 2% LSC for control of Richardson Ground Squirrel (RGS), please pre-order your product to Tour, the Provincial ASB Conference and ensure supply. Baiting RGS is most effective in early spring when food supply is limited and before reproduction has occurred. Requirements for use of 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate: conservation programs. AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD REPORTS • Product can only be sold to bona fide farmers who have an infestation of Richardson’s Ground Squirrels. ASB members provided updates on meetings (Farm Fuel # required) • The farmer must have an “economically significant” population of RGS as defined by Alberta Agriculture attended and issues arising since November 27, and Forestry which is; 1 hole per 4 strides walking or 20% crop damage in a 100 meter strip adjacent to 2015. a pasture – or road allowance. The meeting adjourned at 11:24 a.m. • Farmers must sign a LSC agreement, and will be limited to 2 cases per person per purchase.

Producers are required to attend a short training session on 2% Liquid Strychnine. This training will be completed in conjunction with product distribution on Friday mornings from 9:00 AM to - 12:00 PM. Producers are required to phone the Agriculture Department at the County to pre-order their Strychnine to ensure an adequate supply is available.

• 1 case (24 bottles) of strychnine should treat approximately 1600 holes • Strychnine will only be sold in multiples of 6 bottles (1/4 case), up to a maximum of 2 cases per farmer per pick-up

Distribution of 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate will begin on Friday March 18, 2016 and conclude on June 24, 2016.

To order, or if you have any questions, please call Agriculture Services at 403.350.2163

Red Deer County News - March 2016 8 conservation Red Deer County supports ALUS application Red Deer County Agriculture Services recently brought forward a recommendation in support of an ALUS alliance in Alberta. Parkland County, located west of Edmonton, has applied to Municipal Affairs for a community partnership that will assist in creating an ALUS alliance. The ALUS program has expanded from 3 counties in Alberta to 10 in the last year.

“The alliance will increase the level of efficiency as well as communication regarding the ALUS program in Alberta” said Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator for Red Deer County.

The formal resolution serves as a vote of confidence for the ALUS program in Red Deer County, and the Province as a whole. Council voted unanimously to approve the recommendation and passed along their appreciation of the Conservation efforts in the County.

“We are on the ground floor with this program, and I hear lots of great comments on the work of Ken Lewis through his programs,” Mayor Jim Wood remarked during the February 2 Council meeting.

Councillor Christine Moore said, “The fact that this program has grown from 3 to 10 Counties speaks for itself. I would like to congratulate ALUS on their significant growth in the last couple of years.”

Through the ALUS program, local landowners can receive payment for providing ecosystem services such as fish habitat, drought mitigation and groundwater recharge.

For more information contact Ken Lewis at 403.505.9038 or [email protected]. Sustainable Sourcing is Coming to Alberta There are likely two questions that come to mind after of the SAI Platform, said that in Canada, we are the producers to fill in and update information. For reading the title. First, what is sustainable sourcing? reverse of other countries. We have the legislative example, we are developing our online version so you And second, how can this be a good thing? frameworks that cover the social and ethical aspects can enter your legal land location and the WebBook (e.g. child labour), regulatory and environmental (eg. will access maps, soils data, and maybe more. We The Alberta Environmental Farm Plan defines production practices). But we don’t have the paper know that this is the “hard part” quite often and we aim sustainable sourcing as a “means of buying goods trail. While many other countries have that trail they to make it easier. from suppliers who adhere to a code of practice that struggle to meet the low expectations of the Farmer reduces the social, economic, and environmental Self-Assessment version 2.0. For example, question Two, there may be a verification step or even an audit impacts of food production, processing and FSA 13 asks: “When selecting and using varieties do process for some industries. Will everyone be distribution”. you make an informed choice”? I’ve never met a “verified” or audited? Some sectors may require it, but producer who doesn’t make informed choices on the sheer number of farms (≈ 43,000 in Alberta) Sustainable sourcing has been becoming a reality for varieties. So, in some areas, the bar is not makes that unlikely. For the environmental many years now. About 10 years ago, I was involved exceedingly high. component, AEFP has trained technicians who have in a project that aimed to get producers a premium for said they can, and will audit/verify if it’s required. demonstrating “Good Agricultural Practices”. It was Why is it good news that sustainable sourcing is based on the knowledge that Alberta’s producers are coming to Canada? As a society, we have the social, Alberta’s agricultural community has long been a good environmental stewards, and we wanted them to ethical, economic and environmental aspects of leader in adopting more sustainable practices. We can get paid for that. Fast forward to March 2015 when I sustainability in place. Demonstrating good easily demonstrate to the food industry and attended an SAI Platform Meeting in Toronto, with a stewardship will soon be a requirement in all sectors consumers that Alberta producers are excellent diverse group in attendance: livestock and crop and offers Alberta (and Canada) a competitive stewards of the land. By doing that, we can become industry groups, provincial EFP reps, academics, food advantage in the global marketplace. I believe the preferred source for agricultural products, all while industry, producer groups, and likely more. At the sustainable sourcing will mean two things to maintaining healthy profits. It’s time for us to get ready meeting, representatives from crop industry producers. for sustainable sourcing and make it one of the best associations spoke about how they had come to the things that’s happened to Alberta’s agricultural conclusion that sustainable sourcing was here to stay. One, we need to document what we do and this has industry. been echoed by producers. Here at Alberta EFP, we What does that mean for producers? Perhaps less are trying to make this easier; we are updating our Submitted by: Paul Watson, Director of Environmental than you might think. Peter Ywema, General Manager WebBook, and planning to make it easier for Farm Plan

Red Deer County’s Green Acreages brings acreage owners information, expertise, resources and funding to make environmental improvements to their properties. For more information contact: Some projects that may be approved for funding: Tree & Shrub Planting • Riparian Fencing • Off-site Watering Systems Aimee Delaney, Green Acreages Coordinator • Cesspool Reclamation • Much more Phone: 403.350.2150 ext. 289 Email: [email protected]

Red Deer County News - March 2016 9 mayor jim wood promotes region in asia

In January 2016, as part of Access Prosperity’s Investment Attraction program, Red Deer County Mayor Jim Wood attended a Government of Alberta Mission to Asia. Among the goals for the mission was developing a foundation with international partners, and learning some valuable lessons that any business can apply. Below are some pictures from the trip, along with anecdotes from Access Prosperity about doing business in these foreign countries.

*Singapore was the most laid-back leg of the mission. It took an informal but still effective format that characterizes connection activities in that area. Even a meeting with the president of a multi-national company was relaxed but efficient.

Red Deer County News - March 2016 10 mayor jim wood promotes region in asia

*Hong Kong mirrors the fast paced way in which business is conducted there. The condensed itinerary here included the Asian Financial Forum in the limited time frame. Doing business in this city is efficient and formalized.

*Tokyo, Japan of all the cities visited, turned out to be the most welcoming for social event coordination. Interestingly, Tokyo was also by far the most formal and rigid in terms of scheduling.

Access Prosperity is your resource for accessing international markets. For more information on opportunities, missions, and support, contact Pam Steckler at 403.342.3103 or pam.steckler@ accessprosperity.ca.

Red Deer County News - March 2016 11 Economic Development Reduce stress and save money – it’s easy math “My main suppliers are in China and Nashville, and the completion of the runway extension, and the this year I’ve been to China, various parts of the increased opportunities it will offer as it attracts new USA, Mexico and Eastern Canada,” Ford says. “I carriers and the flight schedules expand. use Red Deer Airport because of the incomparable convenience. As long as I can get to Calgary, I can “We’ll see even more choices, and it’s going to be get wherever I need to go.” wonderful. It already saves me and my company no end of money and time every year,” he says. “Red Don’t take our word for it that you’ll save time, For Ford, the elimination of unnecessary travel Deer Airport has made my business more profitable, money and stress flying out of Red Deer Airport – stress is crucial. “There are much better things to do and my life easier.” plug in the numbers and see for yourself! Red Deer than drive to or from Calgary in January in a Airport is pleased to launch a simple flight cost blizzard,” he says. “If I sit in Calgary airport for an He laughs as he describes landing at Red Deer calculator that lets you do the math, pinpoint your hour waiting for the connecting flight, that’s okay. Airport and using his remote car starter while he’s travel needs, and identify what your time is worth to I’ve got time to work and I can use the airport WiFi still on the plane – once he has permission, of you. Check it out today at www.flyreddeer.com. – it’s stress free.” course. “Sometimes I can see my headlights go on. By the time I get there, it’s warm and frost-free. It’s a The financial savings are only part of the appeal of Ford recalls one winter drive from the Calgary personal airport,” he says. “It’s my personal airport.” Red Deer Airport. For the many Central Alberta airport back to Sylvan Lake that took three and a business owners who rely on our airport to connect half hours. And then there was the time he them with the world, the simplicity is the key. missed a flight completely: driving to the Calgary airport, he got trapped behind a truck Wes Ford, President of Shoreline Agency, is an avid that was inching down the highway hauling a user of Red Deer Airport. Headquartered in Sylvan massive bridge girder. “They closed the doors Lake, Shoreline works with international as I was running toward the gate,” he says. manufacturers to supply automotive equipment such “I’ll never forget that feeling.” as lifts and other machinery used by local automotive businesses. That necessitates a The long drive, long security lines, worry tremendous amount of international business travel; about weather or traffic, costs of gas, daily Ford estimates he’s flown out of Red Deer Airport parking fees and vehicle wear and tear: Ford 33 times in 2015. didn’t need the cost savings calculator to know that flying out of Red Deer Airport is good for his business. He’s looking forward to

RED DEER AIRPORT SHOWCASED AS REGIONAL ECONOMIC DRIVER AT CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION CAEP (Central Alberta Economic Partnership) Board of Directors (BOD) held a plans the Red Deer Airport has for the future and is very appreciative of RJ and long term strategic planning session at the Red Deer Airport on February 3, his team for exhibiting this key regional economic driver to them. 2016 to renew their vision and mission as well as to determine a direction for the organization to ensure relevance to membership and viability well into the future. Information gleaned from a number of planning exchanges held with members About CAEP: in January 2016 was used for a basis of consideration in the BOD’s planning The Central Alberta Economic Partnership was the first Regional Economic session. Development Alliance (REDA) in Alberta in 1998. Today, there are 11 REDAs in the province. CAEP improves capacity for communities, including business, by “CAEP is a conduit for communities of all sizes to compete more effectively in providing tools, resources, and training to achieve greater prosperity locally, the global market place resulting in greater prosperity locally, regionally, and regionally, and provincially. CAEP, accountable to the Government of Alberta and provincially. With more and more economic planning happening at the regional its members, is a non-profit organization comprised of 38 municipal members, 14 level, CAEP’s role to empower its communities to advance sustainable regional associate members, and 1 First Nation. economic development through local and regional initiatives remains vital as Central Alberta becomes recognized as an innovative and prosperous region” says Kimberley Worthington, Executive Director of CAEP.

Immediately following the planning session, the BOD toured Air Spray, one of the 17 commercial tenants located at the airport. Led by Paul Lane, Vice President and COO of Air Spray, the group toured the operations and maintenance facility, witnessing first-hand the economic benefits that aviation- related business and industry provides to the region.

“The tour of Air Spray was a great way to showcase one of the many commercial tenants at the Airport and the important role that they play in the local economy and beyond. Many of our commercial tenants have invested in the airport for the long-term and help solidify our role as an economic generator for the Central Alberta Region” says RJ Steenstra, CEO of the Red Deer Airport.

The tour also included a showcase of the Airport’s operations equipment and maintenance facilities. CAEP Board of Directors were very impressed with the

Red Deer County News - March 2016 12 economic development continued Red Deer area receives new tourism plan

A recently released 10-year Destination The plan sets forth a vision, a unique selling Steering committee members will take it to their Management Plan for Central Alberta provides a proposition – “unspoiled, uncrowded, respective municipal councils to advocate for its far-reaching framework for partners to work uncomplicated, welcoming and ready to be adoption as a formal planning tool. together to realize the full tourism potential of the explored” – clear outcomes and 10 strategic region. priorities with over 120 action items for destination Efforts will be made to enhance networking development, management and marketing. opportunities to inspire the collaboration needed to Produced with input from hundreds of stakeholders make the plan work, as well as finding ways to and the leadership of 11 community partners, Each priority identifies a potential leader, encourage and support participation by smaller Reaching Our Potential charts a shared path supporting partners, timing (short, medium or long communities. forward for tourism in Central Alberta. term) and level of importance. Examples include development of new campgrounds, creation of an “Our challenge is to get people to own the plan and “The timing is right for this,” says Liz Taylor, Agri-culinary farmers’ market attraction, enhanced make sure they know how to use it for the benefit executive director of Tourism Red Deer and training for front-line tourism staff and the of their own communities and for the region as a member of the Central Alberta Destination development of a Central Alberta brand and whole,” says Taylor. Management Plan (DMP) steering committee. “Our storytelling framework. partners recognize that if we don’t make headway To learn more about the Central Alberta on collaboration, Central Alberta will fall behind Details of the plan will now be widely shared Destination Management Plan, contact Liz Taylor other regions in the province.” across the region and made accessible to at [email protected] everyone. The Central Alberta region spans 31,000 square kilometres in the heart of the province and is within a three-hour drive for 85 per cent of Albertans. In 2012, about eight million person visits were recorded in Central Alberta – about 24 per cent of total visits to Alberta – accounting for 16 per cent of visitor spending in the province.

Early discussions began in 2014 about how to develop, market and manage Central Alberta as a distinct destination. “Our partners had worked on smaller collaborative projects before and seen the benefits,” says Taylor. “We started talking about how to apply that approach to the whole region.”

A steering committee was established with representatives from the region’s cities, towns, counties and regions as well as Olds Institute. Alberta Culture and Tourism sat as an advisory member.

Eventually, a consultant was hired to do research, develop an inventory of attractions, amenities and services, and to facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops and online public engagement. planning & development Development Permits

Permit Applicant name Parcel Permit Type valuation D-15-466 GILL, RACHHPAL SINGH SE29-37-27-W4M DC GASOLINE ALLEY WEST & LIBER $0.00 D-16-002 HALL, MARK & REBECCA NE32-35-25-W4M AG SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $100,000.00 D-16-004 BREWSTER, ALBERT JAMES SE18-34-28-W4M AG SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $125,000.00 D-16-024 BARHAM CONTRACTING LTD. NW15-37-28-W4M AG SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $1,000,000.00 D-16-013 KRAMER PILOT VEHICLE SERVICES BOWDEN R1 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $110,000.00 D-16-010 SCOTT, TERRANCE JOHN SW6-36-21-W4M AG GUEST RANCH IN URBAN FRINGE $30,000.00

Red Deer County News - March 2016 13 community services Poverty Reduction Group Makes Informative Visit to Council

On Tuesday, January 26, members of the Central The numbers are shocking. According to the CAPRA CAPRA is hosting a Community Conversation on Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA) paid a presentation, dealing with poverty in Alberta costs March 10 at Red Deer County Centre. For more visit to Red Deer County Council. The group, led by between $7.1 and $9.5 billion dollars each year. information on this enlightening event, please Danielle Klooster, made a presentation to Council Issues such a criminal justice, health care, contact our Community Services department at that discussed the role of the 45 member alliance in education, and economic development are all 403.350.2150. You can also learn more at: the battle against poverty. seriously impacted by individuals who are currently www.capovertyreduction.ca facing poverty or are at risk of poverty in the future. CAPRA is targeting several components of poverty, including living wage advocacy, affordable Through the Family and Community Support transportation, financial literacy, and food security. Services (FCSS) funding, CAPRA is going out into Given the economic downturn throughout Alberta, the local community and hosting different events to CAPRA states that a growing number of local address the issues in each community. According to residents are at risk of falling into poverty – even CAPRA, “Poverty is a local issue. What works in though they may still be employed. Sylvan Lake may not work in Benalto, and solutions need to be specific to each community.”

County Supporting Local Community and Recreation Projects At the February 16 Red Deer County council meeting, 3 different community recreation projects received either direct funding support or Council endorsement. Delburne Agriplex Expansion Bowden Community Hall Penhold Regional Wellness Project

The Delburne Agricultural Society has advised Red County Council has committed $300,000 toward the Red Deer County Council has endorsed The Town of Deer County that they will be seeking funding construction of a new community hall in Bowden. Penhold’s application for the development of a support to expand the Agriplex Arena to include four The current Bowden Lions Hall is past its effective regional outdoor recreational/wellness center. The new dressing rooms, a new Zamboni room, a life cycle, and is not recommended for continued development includes soccer pitches, ball diamonds, meeting room and outside stalls for feeding and maintenance and/or investment. A Community a track and field area, and a recreational vehicle park watering of livestock. Estimated cost of the Center Feasibility Study was completed in 2014, area. The estimated cost of the project is $617,500. expansion is $1,275,000. which resulted in the Bowden Expanding Horizons Society coming forward to fundraise for a new facility Mayor Jim Wood commented, “I believe that some of The Society is requesting the County and Delburne for the community. the best funds we can spend are for our recreation Village each participate in a partnership to fund the facilities and community halls. They bring together expansion project. County administration submitted The proposed new community hall will be the community, and give people useable spaces for an application prior to the deadline in the amount of approximately 6,500 square feet, and will include a a wide variety of events.” $350,000 to assist with costs of the Delburne banquet hall area for 350 people; Seating capacity Agriplex Arena Expansion project. for 500 people with capacity to divide into multiple meeting areas; Commercial kitchen; Meeting room; The support of this grant application does not bind Stage and Storage area. the municipality to future funding of this project. Funding for this project has not been identified within The Bowden Cultural Enhancement Society will own the 2016-2018 budget. and operate the facility, which will be located at the north end of the town, with access from the Queen Elizabeth Highway 2 and Highway 587.

Heritage Recognition Awards Submissions for a heritage recognition award will be accepted until June 30, 2016. The awards ceremony will be held at the Red Deer County Centre in Council Chambers on October 21, 2016.

For more information, visit www.rdcounty.ca

Red Deer County News - March 2016 14 community services continued FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS) Red Deer County Council participates in a 10 year FCSS Multi-Municipal Agreement. For decades, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has been working as a provincial-municipal government initiative to enhance the social wellbeing of individuals, families and community in an effort to keep people resilient, well, and from falling into crisis.

BOWDEN FCSS Preschooler Fair – Tons of FREE fun for parents, Springbrook Community Garden – Registrations Contact: Corrie. Phone: 403.224.2207 caregivers, and grandparents with children aged 0 are being accepted now for the 2016 garden Email: [email protected] Facebook: FCSS to 6 in or around Delburne, Elnora, Lousana, and season. Check our page on Facebook for more Bowden Pine Lake on Friday, March 11th from 10:00 AM to information on our 2016 fundraiser. Purchase seed noon at the Lousana Hall. There will be crafts, from a gardener and help support the garden. Free Income Tax Preparation at Bowden stories, and healthy snack, and lots of FREE things Friendship Centre. By trained volunteers for to take home. seniors, low income, students, or newcomers. Sat. March 19, Sat. April 2, and Friday, April 22, all dates PENHOLD FCSS from 9:30 AM to noon. Contact: Jennifer Blaylock. Phone: 403.886.4567. Email: [email protected] It Takes More than Seeds and a Hoe - Calling all gardeners! Whether you are experienced or a Babysitters Course (10-15 years), Saturday, beginner, come to the Olde Library on March 22 at March 12 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Penhold 6:30 PM to share your ideas and help plan for Multiplex in the Subway Club Room. Certified Red Bowden’s 2016 Community Garden. Let’s see what Cross Instructor teaching the course. $50 per child. can be achieved when we grow together! For more information and/or to register, call Jennifer Blaylock, 403.886.4567 or email fcss@ Springbrook Community Skatepark Committee Let’s Talk About It! – Poverty impacts us and our townofpenhold.ca – Fundraising is in full swing for the new park. We community. Please join Bowden’s Stretching Our are looking for people with experience in grant Food Dollar Locally group in a focused conversation Poverty Reduction Community Conversation writing and fundraising to help our team. Meetings about local solutions during these challenging (CAPRA), Thursday, March 24 at 6:30 PM, on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Call times. Your participation is valuable as we look for Memorial Hall. Please join us for a focused Adrian for more information. ways to support individuals and families in Bowden conversation about poverty, how it impacts our and area, and to contribute to the Alberta Poverty communities, and to discuss local solutions. Your Parent Link Centre – We are partnering with the Reduction Strategy. Tuesday, March 15 from 6:00 input will help develop the Central Alberta Poverty Red Deer County Parent Link Centre to bring you PM to 8:30 PM at the Bowden Friendship Centre. Reduction Strategy. For more information or to great new programs and activities for your 0-6 year- Light supper to be served. Please call FCSS, RSVP, contact Danielle Klooster at 403.391.8443 or olds. Programs run every Wednesday and 403.224.2207 to RSVP. email [email protected] Thursday. Check their calendar on Facebook.

Take a Break Supper for Moms and Kids – Playgroup - Wednesdays at Penhold Memorial Hall Healthy Living Team – Springbrook Healthy Living Monday, March 28, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Bowden (1123 Fleming Ave.) from Team is looking for new members. Our focus is to Evangelical Missionary Church. Free supper for 9:15 AM to 11:15 AM. $2 create a community of Happy and Healthy moms who parent on their own or whose spouses drop in, $1 every additional residents. Meet monthly on third Monday of the work away. After the family meal, the kids will child, babies are free. This month. Check Facebook page for more information. participate in a children’s program while moms program is for ages 0-4. It enjoy some girl talk. Pre-register so we can plan for is a safe, fun environment WEST COUNTY FCSS food. Contact Nina, 403.559.4040, Bowden FCSS, for your child to learn Contact: Pam Hetu. Phone: 403.505.9091 403.224.2202 or FSW, 403.224.2264. socialization through play. Email: [email protected] Call or email Jennifer Parent Link at the Olde Library, Monday mornings Blaylock for more info, Connect with Seniors Program - Spruce View from 9:00 AM to noon. Free for parents/caregivers 403.886.4567, fcss@ Drop-in Centre - CAPRA (Central Alberta Poverty and little ones from 0-6 years. Find us on Facebook townofpenhold.ca March 9, Reduction Alliance) Presentation – Wed. March 9th at Red Deer County Parent Link Centre. 16, 23, and 30. from 10:00 AM to noon.

2016 Bowden Community Directory will be Free Skate at Penhold Regional Multiplex – Community - Thursday, April 7 Community Fair at available online and at various locations throughout Every Sunday until spring from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Spruce View School during Parent Teacher town. Visit the Town of Bowden website at www. Thank you to our anonymous community-minded Interviews. Come register for spring sports and town.bowden.ab.ca or pick up a copy at the Town donor! check out local businesses and helping services. Office, Post Office, or the Bowden Library. The directory has useful information and contact SPRINGBROOK FCSS Children and Youth Programs - Boys and Girls information for town services, annual events, and Contact: Adrian. Phone: 403.350.9533 Club – Mondays right after school at the Spruce important numbers in Bowden and the region. Facebook: Springbrook FCSS View School.

DELBURNE FCSS Springbrook Archery Club – Fall/winter hours are Spruce View Play Group – Thursdays from 10:00 Contact: Nora Smith, Delburne FCSS Community Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM; Fridays from AM to noon at Spruce View Hall. Worker. Phone: 403.749.3654. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM Email: [email protected] to 1:00 PM. Club is located downstairs through Benalto Playgroup - Wednesdays from 10:00 AM south entrance of the Springbrook Multiplex. 2016 to noon at Benalto School in the Playschool Room. ELNORA FCSS memberships now available. New archers welcome! Contact Sheila Gongaware. Phone: 403.773.3920. Equipment available for use. Benalto Playschool – Tuesdays and Thursdays, Email: [email protected] from 9:00 AM to noon.

Red Deer County News - March 2016 15 community services continued Recreation and Culture Boards

Red Deer County provides funding to each of the County’s six divisional Recreation and Culture Boards, which are comprised of community members. These Boards create and provide recreational and cultural opportunities to the residents of their respective divisions. Discover a full listing of recreation, sports, health, club, event, and volunteer opportunities for you and your family online!

Division 1 Division 3 Division 5 www.div1rec-culture.com www.div3rec-culture.com www.div5rec-culture.com

Division 2 Division 4 Division 6 www.div2rec-culture.com email: [email protected] www.div6rec-culture.com Facebook: Red Deer County Division 4 email: [email protected] Recreation and Culture Board

community engagement sites (CES) Red Deer County provides funding to Learn more about great opportunities at your local Community Community Engagement Sites so they Engagement Site: may provide learning opportunities, support, and video conferencing Bowden Spruce View for County students, the business 403.227.2866 403.227.7875 community, and the general public. [email protected] www.spruceviewces.com Programs accessible at the Community [email protected] Engagement sites include but are not limited to the following: Science Innisfail Sylvan Lake and Technology; Health; Educational 403.227.2866 403.227.2866 Professional Development; Business; [email protected] [email protected] Community Development; and Arts.

PARKLAND REGIONAL LIBRARIES Red Deer County provides funding to Parkland Regional Libraries so that County residents can have access to, and enjoy, the many opportunities that our regional libraries have to offer. Discover a full online listing of great events, activities, and clubs for all ages at your local library.

BOWDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY ELNORA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYLVAN LAKE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY www.bowdenlibrary.prl.ab.ca www.elnoralibrary.prl.ab.ca www.sylvanlibrary.prl.ab.ca 403.224.3688 403.773.3966 403.887.2130 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

INNISFAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY DELBURNE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY www.ipl.prl.ab.ca SPRUCE VIEW COMMUNITY www.delburnelibrary.prl.ab.ca 403.227.4407 LIBRARY 403.749.3848 www.svlibrary.prl.ab.ca [email protected] PENHOLD & DISTRICT LIBRARY 403.728.0012 www.penholdlibrary.prl.ab.ca 403.886.2636 [email protected]

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operati on services

2016 Residential Dust Suppression (Ca lcium Chloride) Application 2016 Residential Dust Suppression (Calcium Chloride) Application Deadline for applications: Monday, May 2, 2016 - 4:30PM DEADLInE FoR APPLICATIonS: Monday, May 2, 2016 4:30 pm LateLate applications applications WILL noTwill NObe acceptedT be accepted – even if - postmarked even if postmarked prior to deadline prior to deadline

name(s) of owner: ______

Mailing Address: ______

Telephone: ______(HOME) ______(WORK)

Blue Sign/Legal Address: ______

Length of Dust Control Requested: ______(Metres)

Full Description of Area to Apply Calcium (provide small map if possible): ______

______

***Please stake the location yourself and we will confirm the length***

ONE APPLICATION - 125 metres ($875 - GST Included): $______

Additional metres ______@ $14.00/lineal metre: $______

TOTAL AMOUNT SUBMITTED: $______

PAyMEnT IS To BE RETuRnED WITH APPLICATIon

I/We, the undersigned, hereby make application for a dust suppression treatment (calcium chloride) to be applied on the municipal road adjacent to my/our residence.

I/We, the undersigned, acknowledge and accept the following terms and conditions related to this service.

1. That a 125-metre section of roadway in front of my/our residence shall be treated with dust suppression (calcium chloride) for a fee of $875, GST included.

2. Should I/we require an excess of 125 metres, I/we will be charged an additional $14.00 per lineal metre (GST included) and I/we will indicate the length required in the space provided above.

3. Red Deer County reserves the right to maintain the treated section of roadway as deemed necessary and, further, to return the roadway to its original condition at such time as determined by the County, its employees or agents.

4. Red Deer County does not guarantee the effectiveness of the dust suppression agent.

______Signature of Owner(s) Date

The personal information requested on this form is being collected for contact for the dust control program under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, and is protected by the FOIP Act. If you have any questions about the collection, contact the County FOIP Coordinator at (403) 357-5394.

38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 Phone: 403.350.2150 Fax: 403.346.9840 www.rdcounty.ca

38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta T4S 2L9

Phone: 403-350-2150 Fax: 403-346-9840 www.rdcounty.ca 17 Red Deer County News - March 2016 operation services continued SPEED LIMIT CHANGES COMING TO PINE LAKE AREA At the February 2 Council meeting, a motion to change the speed limit on a portion of RR251 and the South Pine Lake Road from 80km/h to 60km/h was approved by Council.

The motion was brought forward by the Operations department, who said that several variables, including sight lines, side slopes, a bridge, and a significant curve on the road warranted a reduction in the speed limit.

Councillor Philip Massier remarked, “I am only too happy that future accidents will be prevented due to the change of the speed limit on this section of road.”

Council emphasized that the issue at hand was one of safety. Several Council members have first-hand experience with the road, and commented that both motorists and pedestrians will be safer with the new speed limit. Given the scenic nature of Pine Lake, and the large numbers of visitors in the summer months, the lowered speed limit is aimed at making the entire community safer and more enjoyable for both full time residents and seasonal vacationers.

The motion was approved unanimously and passed after second and third readings. RANGE ROAD 10 CONSTRUCTION TOPS 2016 COUNTY ROADS PROJECTS

At the February 2 Council meeting, the Red Deer free. Rge Road 10 runs from Highway 54 to Highway Mayhew added, “We are catching up as we continue County Operations department recommended 592, making it an excellent market road for industry. to watch prices in the current market. This will be the awarding the tender for the reconstruction and paving major paving project for the year, as other projects are of Rge Road 10 to Richardson Brothers. The road will “We are seeing more interest from local industry in all more construction related.” see the base improved to the point that it will be ban of our projects at this point, said Engineering Manager Rob Mayhew. The project will Councillor Connie Huelsman commented, happen in 3 phases – base “Richardson Brothers is well known in the County, and reconstruction, widening, and I have confidence in their ability to get the work done paving the surface. This will correctly and on time.” ensure the road is built properly and will hold up to heavy traffic. It The project is a major component to the County’s five will also mean the road will year road plan. Under the plan, County roads are require less patching which costs surveyed, and road work is done based on defined quite a bit of money.” criteria such as immediate condition, and whether the road is used extensively by industry. The cost of the project will be approximately 4.49 million Mayor Jim Wood said, “This road will truly improve dollars. The contract came in our infrastructure. We are seeing good value here. under the expected budget - This will help residents getting around in the County partly due to the competitive – and this is in our road plan.” nature of construction right now.

NEED FILL? ROUGH SOD - BLACK DIRT - CLAY CALL 403.350.2150 ext 251 Red Deer County’s drainage program is continuing in 2016. As such, we are looking for places to put excavation material from our road ditches. Depending on the particular location, it could be rough sod and/or black dirt and/or clay (though usually the first two types). If you are in need of any of these materials, please give Evan Bedford a call at 403.350.2150 ext 251. Please note that due to environmental restrictions, this material cannot be used to fill in established wetlands. If you have called in previous years, please be assured that your name is still on the list, but that ditch-work has not, as yet, occurred in your area.

Red Deer County News - March 2016 18 protective services Displaced Persons Some of our readers may be aware of what “Tent tedious to keep repairing cut fences, but “an evidence, Officers will not be successful in City” used to be. Most large municipalities struggle ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” prosecuting the charges. Police and County with this issue from time to time. Toronto, Patrol will not be able to prove beyond a Edmonton, Calgary and the Red Deer area seems • Posting some form of “No Trespassing” signage reasonable doubt the “Trespasser” was actually to be no exception. Each area eventually comes to will help local law enforcement with initiating trespassing without the owner’s evidence. their own solution to the issue and when “Tent City” and following through with these trespassing was removed from between the lanes of Highway 2, investigations. Visible signage removes the • Regularly check your property. “Squatter’s it only seemed to scatter the homeless, or displaced number of excuses available to the trespassers. Rights” are real. However, it can take up to 10 persons, to nearby areas. years of adverse possession for a trespasser to civilly claim the property. If you have a large Recently, the County Patrol Department and RCMP, section of land, it would be advisable to check have received an influx of complaints relating to your property and report any unauthorized displaced persons. Within the last six months, Patrol camping to law enforcement to prevent adverse has fielded 18 complaints of displaced people within possession of your land. the boundaries of Red Deer County, more specifically within 2 miles of the City of Red Deer. • Typically, abandoned property is left behind This does not sound like much, but considering six when the campers move on to another location. months prior, the number was much closer to zero, Unfortunately, if the property/garbage is on this is a very significant increase. private land, the land owner will be responsible • Report trespassing or unauthorized camping to for the removal of the items. Before doing so, it Understandably, County residents are becoming law enforcement in a timely manner. Our Patrol is highly recommended to take photographs of increasingly frustrated and worried about the Department has authority under the Petty the items left behind, as well as making a formal unlawful camp site either on their property, or next Trespass Act and will be able to investigate and complaint with the RCMP or County Patrol. If door. Here are some things to consider: charge trespassing individuals. The RCMP of any property is believed to be stolen, the Police jurisdiction also have authority and are another must be notified. • Maintain your boundaries. If your property has option available to residents. fences, maintain them by repairing any areas County Patrol has been, and will continue to that need attention. This is similar to the “broken • Property owners must be aware, that if charges aggressively pursue unlawful camping. So far we window” theory. Simply put, if a window is are laid, they must be willing to attend Court if have seen positive results and have helped curb the broken and not repaired, it gives the impression necessary. Whenever a charge is laid under the potential for another “Tent City” within Red Deer the owner does not care what happens to his or Petty Trespass Act, the property owner must be County. her property. Having well-maintained willing to come forward and identify that the boundaries make it difficult for unauthorized charged individual was not given permission to Stay tuned in future publications for information on individuals to enter and gives them impression be on the property, or that they were told to what to do if and when drug paraphernalia is located that this property is often cared for. It may seem leave the property. Without the owner’s on your property.

PATROL: BY THE NUMBERS For the month of January 2016

Red Deer County Patrol identified 456 traffic infractions in January. Here are some of the key numbers:

For more information on Red Deer County Patrol, visit: www.rdcounty.ca or call 403.343.6301

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Local Councilors handed out some valuable award bursaries to local students who participated in the 2015 Agri-trade Reporter event. Our congratulations goes out to all who participated – particularly overall winner Emma Pilkington, who took home a $1000 bursary as the overall winner. The program is designed to connect high school students with possible careers in the agriculture sector.

Spruce View - Division 5 Councillor Richard Lorenz presents an Bowden – Division 4 Councillor Connie Heulsman presents the award to Nick Patras. Also pictured are runner-up Tierra Ball and award to Tyler Ness of Bowden. Also pictured is Principal Jeff teacher Bailey Lyzenga. Thompson.

HJ Cody (Sylvan Lake) - Division 6 Councillor Christine Moore Penhold – Division 3 Councillor Don Church presents an award to presents awards to August Hodgson as well as Maddie Lovelace, Summer Stokes. Also pictured is Principal Jim Burbridge and and Kristian Pierens. Also pictured is teacher Jas Payne teacher Ryan Hunter.

Delburne - Division 3 Councillor Don Church presents awards to For more information, visit: Tierra Ball and overall winner Emma Pilkington. Also pictured is teacher Meghan Anderson. www.rdcounty.ca

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