NOVEMBER 2011

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Mayor’s Message: ATTENTION COUNTY Your BUSINESS OWNERS Opinions Matter!

MAYOR Jim Wood

This is such a busy time of year! If places a high value on two-way you drive County roads at night, you communication with residents. I am will see lights on the fields as farmers very pleased to share the results of put every hour into harvesting and the Ipsos Reid Citizen Satisfaction It’s your turn to have your say! working the land. Things are busy Survey of our residents with you. Ipsos Reid is conducting an online survey of County Businesses in at the County Office too. I have This is the first time a survey like this November. We think the County is a great place for business – whether been attending many events and has been done for the County, so it your business is AG-related, home-based, tourism-related or in the industry, conferences – as have Councillors is considered a baseline survey. That service or professional sector. – representing Red Deer County means we can use this information to at external meetings or bringing measure how we are doing when the TELL US about location, roads, value for taxes and anything else you’d greetings to visitors. Meeting agendas next survey is undertaken. like us to know about what’s great and what we can do to improve the business are getting longer again and we’re into It’s no surprise that roads are the top climate in the County. budget season – which is what we call priority for our residents. Certainly, This survey will be live and online in a few weeks. “Fall” in Municipal Government. roads come in at number one for WATCH FOR IT HERE: www.rdcounty/business-survey.com One event this month I hope you will nearly every municipality, but all attend is Agri-Trade at Westerner mobility and travel in a County of Park, which is from November 9 to 12, this size is at the core of our lifestyle. 2011. No matter how busy things are We know this, which is why we are – we all make a point of being at this allocating a lot of money to roads event because it is a great opportunity and infrastructure in our budget. for us to get out of meetings and talk The budget for 2012 is currently to YOU. I’ll be at the County booth, being prepared by administration and and so will other members of Council, Council will have a look at it in to answer your questions or chat December. Watch County News for about County services for farmers, details next month. producers, residents and businesses It is also no surprise that County in the County. residents are so proud to live here. This is the County’s fourth year as a 96% of you say that we enjoy a great Come and Visit us at Agri-Trade! pavilion sponsor at Agri-Trade. Our quality of life in Red Deer County. Our staff and Council truly appreciate challenge and responsibility as leaders the importance of agriculture and is to make wise decisions to preserve November 9 - 10 - 11 - 12, 2011 at Westerner Park the rural lifestyle. We work directly this sense of pride and optimism. We with farmers and producers to are very humbled by your faith in our support a healthy and productive leadership and governance and take agriculture industry in the County. this very seriously. Agri-Trade showcases the latest in Ipsos Reid is conducting an online farming equipment, technology and survey of businesses in the County innovation. These are all critically in the coming month. We are very important to keeping agriculture interested to get the same kind of sustainable and viable for everyone, valuable information from every from the family farm to commercial business located in the County – operations. from AG businesses to gas stations, This year at Agri-Trade, residents hotels, restaurants, welding shops or can visit with our planning staff at campgrounds. Knowing what we’re the County booth to learn about doing well, and what we can improve, how and why we are updating our matters to us so we can work with Stop by the Red Deer County Booth! Municipal Development Plan. A good you in the future. MDP means good policies are in place Please come visit us at Agri-Trade • Chat with staff and learn about various projects happening in the County. for decisions today and in the future. to talk with us personally about I hope that you will take part in the things that matter to you. And please • Stop by with your questions about Agriculture, Roads and more. Vision Process that will help shape take part in the MDP Vision Project. your County for years to come. In Your opinions matter, and your • Enter a draw to win one of many giveaways from Red Deer County! fact, there is more information at the involvement matters. Together, we back of this issue of County News will keep this the best place to live, inviting you to get involved. grow and raise a family. Agri-Trade hours are from 9AM to 5PM daily. As you know by now, this Council Red Deer County News NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 3

Christmas Country Drive 3. Billyco Junction Gardens 275, 1/4 km West of Highway 2, F S UP RP CP W Red Deer. Phone: 403.309.7700 G www.dentooms.com Taste our fine fruit wines, and other local foods. Enjoy 16. HolmeHus Antiques & wonderful art from local artists. The Farm With The Good Shop for unique Christmas gifts Food S W RP G during your visit. Tour our Bed Antiques and collectibles, and Breakfast. Relax and enjoy free-range eggs, freezer the newly released movie “The beef, fruits and vegetables. gratitude Experiment”. Merry 2,500 sq ft shop specializes Christmas! Directions: 15km in Scandinavian, British E of Blackfalds on Hwy 597, Isles, German and Canadian 8.7km N on Prentiss Road Web: collectibles. Unusual jewelry, www.billycojunction.com textiles, metal, wood, china, glass, furniture. Farm tours and 6. BOWDEN MUSEUM picnic tables for individuals or M W G groups. Directions: Located The museum will be open on RR 282, 3.2km W of QE2, without charge. The Garage between Hwy 11 and 11A Red Sale at the Anglican Church Deer Phone: 403.347.0516 will be our Christmas half price sale. Open: May 27 – Aug 27, 22. Stitchery, The S W 11:00AM – 4:00PM, Wed, Fri Bring your family and friends & Sat. 403.224.2122. Email: on a fabulous road trip for the [email protected] 2201 – 19th Christmas Country Drive Event Ave, Bowden. http://museum. at The Stitchery. Celebrate the anwc.net. Season with a wide range of LEGEND hand crafted giftware by local around the world! There 9. DENTOOMS artisans for your gift giving RR Range Road GREENHOUSES S P W are powerful healing stones, needs.Check out our Rug Twp Rd Township Road Dec 3 and 4 – Dentoom’s unique gemstone jewelry pieces Hooking/Quilting Kits for your F Dining/Snacks Christmas Open House. Come and tranquil crystal fountains, creative friends, and other sample our mulled cider, wine all displayed in a beautiful S Shopping in store specials and demo’s. and cheese. Our Christmas cabin store. Christmas at M Museum Merry Everything Happy Store will be 10% off all Vitality Crystals & Fountains UP U-pick Always! Directions: 0.8km W of weekend. Drop in and explore Inc! Huge sales on great gifts Olds on Hwy 27, turn N at RR RP Ready Picked our poinsettias, fresh Christmas for Christmas! Special gift 21 Rural address: 33002 Phone: P Plants greens, wreaths, garland, door certificate draw! Directions: 403.556.6221 CP Children’s Play Area swags, Christmas décor and 5.7km W of Bowden on Hwy ornaments. Christmas Hours: 587 Rural Address: 1431 Hwy W Washrooms 24. Vitality Crystals & Mon – Sat, 9am - 6pm, Sun 587 Phone: 403.224.2042 G GeoCache Fountains Inc. S W G Noon – 5pm, 403.309.7700 Just 4 minutes west of Bowden Email: [email protected] We are happy to list upcoming you will see crystals from Corner of Highway 11A and RR festivals, community fairs, reunions and other community Red Deer County News events! We welcome your feedback! If you’re planning any event that would be of interest to Red Deer You can contact us with questions or comments at County residents or tourists, we’d like [email protected] to hear from you! Red Deer County News is a free monthly publication available to all County residents. Contact us Managing Editor: Corporate Communications Coordinator for Red Deer County. by tel: 403.350.2150, ext. 272, fax: County News is printed and delivered by the Red Deer Advocate. 403.346.9840, or e-mail: [email protected] For all advertising inquiries please contact the Red Deer Advocate at 403.314.4343. to have your event listed in the Red Deer County welcomes reader submissions. “What’s Happening” calendar of County News The County reserves the right to approve/disapprove any and all submissions it receives. Deadline for submissions: 20th of the Please note: submitted original documents cannot always be returned. Due Date for month preceding publication. December submissions is November 21, 2011. Submissions received after the 20th of the Follow us on “twitter”@reddeercounty.ca preceding month will not be included. Red Deer County News NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 4

“What’s Happening” In Red Deer County? MS Society of Canada exercise. Come out and give it a try. For more an extensive silent auction. Admission for the MS Society of Canada is in YOUR community information call 403.227.4523 or 403.746.5559. weekend is only 5 dollars and children under to provide information, support, funding, Michelle Wright 12 are free. To register for the free seminars, advocacy and programming. I’m Dreaming of a Wright Christmas contact Liz Munro @ 403.347.9106 daytime Contact Pat Snowie RN, Community Outreach DECEMBER 9, 2011. Tickets $40.00 403.749.2515 night or email at [email protected] Coordinator 403.346.0290 or pat.snowie@ Tickets On Sale At Delburne Hardware Check us out at Canadianheritagebreeds.com mssociety.ca 403.749.3911 or in Red Deer Area Call Knee Hill Valley History Book Launch A.C.E. Youth Drop-In 403.309.4402 Pre-paid book pick up and new sales. Envision Innisfail and the A.C.E. Leadership For More Information: Contact Shelly At Knee Hill Valley Hall on December 3, 2011 Team are please to present A.C.E. Youth Drop- @ 403.749.2711, or 403.396.5240, Ray @ from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In, every Tuesday from 3:30pm - 6:30pm at the 403.749.3813 OR Innisfail High School (I.H.S.) small gym. Regular Doors Open @ 7:00 P.M. - Concert Starts @ At Innisfail Co-op Mall on December 6, 2011 Drop-In activities include but are not limited 8:00 P.M. from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to Basketball, Floor Hockey, Volleyball, Soccer, Delburne Community Hall, Delburne, AB Refreshments served. and Mini Tournaments. Keep posted for RCMP Presented By The Anthony Henday Historical Contact: Terry at 403.227.2503 participation. Society Home Based Business Show & Craft Sale The cost is $3.00 per visit, or $20.00 for a Innisfail Farmers Market Craft Show 10-visit punch pass. The fees collected will go LAST CHANCE! Saturday December 10, 2011 Friday, November 25 from 11 AM to 7 PM and from 10am to 3pm at the Penhold Multiplex. towards helping to fund special events twice Saturday, November 26 from 9:30 AM to 4 PM a month. These events include Glow Bowling, Come check out a wide array of great items at the Innisfail Legion. that would make the perfect last minute Girls Esthetics Night, Outdoor Games, Picnic & Sewing crafts, woodworking, jewelry, pottery, Bonfire, Lego Mania, and more. Christmas gift. Proceeds from the booth & table leather craft, lots of baking, perogies, cabbage rentals to benefit Penhold FCSS non-profit Keep informed of upcoming event details rolls and much more. through Facebook - YOUR Voice, YOUR programs. Kid friendly booths & Santa will be The Legion Ladies will be serving their delicious there 11 am until 1 pm. Innisfail. lunch and coffee. Waiver forms are required for regular Tuesday For more information call Tammy 403.844.8468 Come join us for your unique Christmas gifts. evenings. Drop-In and for Special Events. Waivers can be Hope to see you there. acquired from www.townofinnisfail.com, The For more information, call Linda at Craft Fair I.H.S Front Desk, or the Library. Punch passes 403.224.3247. Hillcrest Community Hall (the NEW hall) is are also available at I.H.S, the Library, and the hosting a Craft Fair and Annual Bake Sale Town of Innisfail. Fur & Feather & Fun November 12, 2011 from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. Interested in joining the A.C.E. Leadership Join Canadian Heritage Breeds for the Alberta Located 7 miles west of Bowden on Hwy 587 Team? Have ideas and know-how? Meetings Provincial Poultry Show and Canadian Pigeon and 2 miles south on RR22. are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Fanciers Association 2011 Annual Classic and Tables are $15.00. To book call Bea at in Room 125 at the I.H.S. Contact innisfail. Homer Pigeon meets. There will also be a rabbit 403.224.3880 or Linda at 403.556.6647. [email protected] for more information. display. This event will be held at the Agri- Lunch will be served. Center, Westerner Park from December 9-11th, Harvard Historical Aviation Society with doors opening each day at 10 am. This HolmeHus Antiques and The Farm with The The Harvard Historical Aviation Society is a non- year we will also be having Junior Showmanship Good Food profit organization that provides interactive classes. The Junior showmanship will be taking Lots of birds nesting in the trees and native and educational programming to commemorate place on Saturday at 1:00 pm. This class is open vegetation on RR 282, between Highway 11 and celebrate the unique history of the Penhold to any child that has poultry. & 11A, where we are located. The farmyard Military Base. Showmanship is judged on the child’s own birdhouses and feeders are being well-used; see Night at the Museum is now being held the appearance, knowledge of their bird, the and hear many of Alberta’s feathered visitors. first and second Monday of every month at condition of the bird, and handling of the bird. Indoors, the shop has lots of beautiful bird the temporary museum location at the Hillman The show wouldn’t be complete without our collectibles, including Scandinavian, British, Air hangar at the Red Deer Regional Airport wide range of vendors. Some of the vendors American, and Oriental, saluting the birds we (CYQF). Come out anytime between 7:30pm joining us are Holmehus Antiques, Brinsea all love; as well as a great selection of “birds ‘n and 9:30pm and get involved! Have a look Incubator Products, Apple Jack Dexters, bugs” jewellery. at the interesting artifacts. All members and Also, available for purchase from the freezer, guests welcome. Northstar Loft, Messinger Meats, Healthy home-raised beef and Danish Rye Bread; just- Check out the website at www.penholdbase. Herd Feeds, Freckled Wings Yoga and Athletic laid, “true” free-range eggs, and rhubarb and ca to browse the artifacts and news, or take a Wear,and 3D Enterprises, just to name a peek at the online gift shop. few. During the weekend, we will be having herbs, picked as you watch. Good eating, Contact Gary Hillman at [email protected] demos and seminars on cheese making, fibre locally produced on a beautiful stress-free farm! for information about volunteering, or if you spinning, poultry artificial insemination, egg Call for available picnic times and for further plan to fly in. painting, proper incubating techniques, and information 403.347.0516. Open most days, Homer racing pigeon seminars. Other fun 10am-5pm. Square Dancing activities include a petting zoo, rare breed Dances are held Wednesday evenings at animal displays, a “Silkie” chickens display and 8:00 PM. A great way to have fun and ATTENTION: PUBLIC Property owners adjacent to the CP rail line between NOTICE: Highway 2A and Benalto Red Deer County owned owned by Red Deer County abandoned CP Rail line If you are using the old CP between Benalto and rail line between Highway 2A Highway 2A is hereby and Benalto, Red Deer County identified as requires that you have a lease agreement in place. If you are “NO using these lands, or require more information, please TRESPASSING” contact the land management department at 403.350.2166. Red Deer County News NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 5

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Sign Surveying for County Roads Sign surveying is one of the yearly maintenance missing or in poor condition, it is tagged and programs conducted by Red Deer County. Each a work order is issued for replacement. While fall, Operations staff travel around the County replacing stop or yield signs, highly reflective to inspect the condition of road signs. red strips are also installed onto the posts for First, the location of each road sign is marked better low light visibility. The sign survey takes onto a map using a global positioning system. approximately 250 man hours to complete and Then, the condition of the sign, as well as the in 2010, the position and condition of 6,164 date it was inspected, is recorded for future signs was recorded. reference. If the sign and/or post is either

New Bowden Library Draws Accolades Linda R. Toews The Bowden Public Library saw move. “Our patronage has really Library patron Harold Hunt said record attendance on October 12 increased in the new facility. We’re of the library, “It’s cool. There’s when it held its grand opening. seeing new faces and selling new more room, and it’s brighter.” Blair Citizens of Bowden and Red Deer memberships. Part of that is due to Cameron, another library patron, County turned out to witness the proximity of the post office,” he declared that the access was a lot Bowden Mayor Robb Stuart and said. easier. “There seems to be a better Red Deer County Mayor Jim Wood Sheila Church, Board and Bowden ability to find what you’re looking cut the ribbon to officially declare Council member, and the town’s for. The computer is what I use the new facility open. By the time representative to the Parkland most. I like having the computers the day was done, more than 200 Regional Library observed that up front where it’s not so closed in people had visited the Library. “this is the successful culmination and you can still see the sunlight.” Mayor Stuart noted that, “it was of a year’s work.” Bowden and Red Library Manager Julie Brown noted with great sadness that we moved Deer County residents joined the that the most commonly heard out of the existing Centennial dignitaries, representatives from comment about the new facility is library building. The old building the Parkland Regional Library, and “how light and bright it is.” was in need of too many costly Bowden library board and staff in Earlier in the day, the Library repairs. This new site is more visiting the library and enjoying hosted a visit from author/ central and has more space to cake and coffee to celebrate the illustrator Georgia Graham (Where accommodate our growing needs. opening. Many people came later Wild Horses Run) and welcomed The town sees a bright future for in the day to see for themselves the 75 Bowden Grandview Grade 4 this location.” new, airy location, and to check –6 students to hear her read and Mayor Wood stated, “I congratulate out books. talk about her books. Ms. Graham Bowden on the new library. It’s Susan Grieshaber-Otto, Parkland gave a fascinating discussion of not only the residents of Bowden Regional Library Operations the creative process in illustrating who will be able to enjoy this Manager, who came to help a book from the early sketches to bright new facility, but also the celebrate the library opening, said the finished product. The Library county residents in the surrounding “The Bowden community will be Board and staff are very grateful area, and it looks like the new well served by this new bright, to Red Deer County Division 4 library will serve that purpose spacious facility. The community Recreation & Culture Board for well.” Mayor Wood was impressed must be gratified by all the hard sponsoring this event. Situated with the display of art on the work and effort put in by the beside the town office, the Bowden library walls from local Bowden library staff and board as it couldn’t Public Library is open Tuesday, Grandview School students. Board have happened without them. It Wednesday and Thursday from Chair Andy Weiss was pleased just goes to show that the library is 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm, and on with library usage since the Library the hub of the community.” Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00 pm. Red Deer County News NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 7

FCSS is a program between the province and local municipalities with the objective of building strong communities through prevention, self help and volunteerism.

Springbrook Community our Community!! Hope to see you News there, coffee is always on!! Cost is Springbrook Agency Fair $4.00/per family, Parental Supervision On Tuesday October 25th the first required. annual Springbrook Agency Fair took For more information, please contact place. The response from the agencies Pam Hetu, West Red Deer County, that serve Springbrook and area was District Community Worker at amazing with 20 different booths set 403.505.9091 or [email protected] up, including the COW bus, provided Penhold Community News by the Henday Association for Life Long Penhold Christmas Check Stop will Family at COW bus, provided by Henday Association for Life Long Learning learning and the Centre for Family and the Centre for Family Literacy be held on Saturday, November 19. Literacy. A big Thank You goes out Please be ready with your change or to the many agencies that participated food. and made the event possible! Community Trip to Central Alberta Thank you to all the community Theatre (CAT) “Maggie’s Getting members that came out to see what Married” on Thursday, December 1 these amazing agencies have to offer, Leaving from Penhold Drop In at 5:45 The second annual Agency fair will pm. Deadline for payment is November be in the works for next fall. Here’s 1 at the Town of Penhold. First come, hoping for even more agencies and first serve. more people checking them out! Christmas Community Dinnerr will For any information or questions be held on Sunday, December 11 at the on these or any other Springbrook Memorial Hall from 12:00 – 3:00 pm. FCSS Program please contact Adrian Cost will be $10.00. at 403.350.9533 or email me at Any candy left over from Halloween [email protected] please give to Penhold FCSS for Candy West Red Deer County Bags. Thank you. New Community Members Festival of Trees Senior Appreciation Welcome all new Community will be happening on Thursday, Members!! I would like to make sure November 24 from 1:00 – 3:00pm. everyone feels welcome and informed We will be leaving at 12:15 pm from of all the Programs and Services that are Penhold Drop In and returning 3:30 available to them in the Community. pm. The cost is free. There is a Community Directory that Please call Gloria at 403.886.5464 is available that will inform you of should you need more information. all the Recreation Services, Education, Elnora And Area News Helping Services, Churches and Church Groups, Annual Events, Recreation and Christmas Hamper Program - If you Community Clubs. Please phone me or someone you know is in need of a and I will make sure you receive the Christmas Hamper from the Elnora/ Community Directory and also answer Trochu/Wimbourne Region application any questions you may have!! forms will be available at the Elnora Village Office and at Jewell’s Grocery C.H.I.P.S Program beginning on Nov 10, 2011. C.H.I.P.S Program (Childrens Indoor Coats for Kids- If you are in need of Play Space) has started up again at a gently used winter coat or ski pants the Spruce View Hall on Thursday FCSS will have a rolling rack at the mornings from 9:30-11:30. C.H.I.P.S Elnora School on Nov 8 during Parent/ is a program that provides children Teacher Interviews. Please feel free to 0-4 years an opportunity to socialize try them on and take what you need. & learn through play. There are lots of ride-on cars for the toddlers and baby toys for the little ones. It is a For more information, please contact great way to meet area parents and Helena Smith at 403.773.3920. children, especially if you are new to Recreation and Culture Boards Division 6 Recreation and Culture Board Family Swimming • Sylvan Lake Pool November 12 and 26, December 3 and 17 6:00 – 7:00 pm • Free New Ideas? Like to Volunteer?

Please contact Lynn at 403.342.0353. Red Deer County News NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 8

Harvest Supper a Great Success Linda Toews SPRUCE VIEW FAMILY October 15th saw the Cottonwood pie fillings and other things that needed Women’s Institute host yet another to be done ahead of time. And they EVENT successful Harvest Supper. The sold- were there early in the morning to out event featured a wonderful meal get everything ready for the evening. NOVEMBER 26, 2011 11AM – 2PM of roast beef and all the trimmings. The end result was certainly worth The heaped plates attested to the great their efforts, judging by the pleased AT THE SPRUCE VIEW HALL satisfaction of all in attendance for such expressions on the faces of those in a delicious feast. But the highlight of the attendance. PACE CAR PROGRAM evening, as always, was the magnificent dessert table. The table was laden with Entertainment for the evening was KICKOFF a variety of pies, cheesecake, and fresh provided by Hearts in Harmony from FUN and entertainment for the whole family!! fruit. Olds who provided a range of music from the war years to more modern The most heard comment was, “How fare. All their selections were enjoyed SPRUCE VIEW FAMILY FARMS WILL BE do I pick just one?” Indeed, it was a by the crowd, especially when they PUTTING ON BBQ!! difficult choice! persuaded a man from the audience to The ladies started getting ready for the join them on the stage to be serenaded. supper the day before, working hard in This marked another successful event thhCe Cottonwood dGd-Gordon A Ailgricultural ffor th e Co Ctt onwood d W omen’s ’ I nsti tittute t . Society Hall’s kitchen to prepare the Congratulations, ladies!

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Penhold Regional Multiplex HOURS #1 Waskasoo Ave Tuesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Visit us and enjoy a relaxing at- Wednesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm mosphere with your Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm family and friends. Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Reader’s Corner First Wednesday of every Adult Book Club month at 1:00pm. November 2 Book: “Caught” By: Harlan Co- Where good discussions Book early for the best prices. Bring ben and friendship happen! December 7 Join us. in your samples to get tested. Book: “Before I go to Sleep” By: S. J. Watson Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 .45/bus* Jan. 1 to Feb. 28 .50/bus* Communityy Christmas December 2 Penhold & District Library 5:00 – 6:30 PM Mar. 1 to Apr. 30 .55/bus* is excited to partner with Little Christmas Shoppers Month of May .60/bus* the Town of Penhold to Cookie Walk celebrate a Community 6:00 – 8:00 PM *Must clean seed on first call for cleaning or Christmas. Christmas Craft (Library) discount does not apply. Love YOUR Library 6:30 – 8:00 PM Donations of new items are Library Fundraiser appreciated for the Silent Auction Justust aas a reminder,i d we havehaveve Silent Auction. 6:45 PM renovre vated to accommodattete View auction items and Christmas Tree Lighting vehicvve cles up to 12’8” tall start your bidding at the by Mayor Dennis Cooper PLUSP S we have an outside library on November 22. 7:00 – 8:30 PM binb foor those who arere ovoveoverover Bids close December 2 at Sleigh Rides theth mmax height.We havehavaveve Pictures with Santa 8:00 PM. (Donation ~ Library) alsoa iinstalled a gravitytyy 7

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Should you require more information on any of the events at the library, please 4044030303.227.34003.22227 2727.3340 3400344040000 phone us at 403.886.2636 or by e-mail at [email protected] Red Deer County News NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 9

Heat Tape Advisory

As Canadians settle in for a long, cold winter, we examine a product that was designed to keep water pipes from freezing. It’s called heat tape, and it’s coatings, and they would like all non- basically electrical wires wrapped around listed tapes taken off the market. They also the pipes. But the tape has a tendency want the product equipped with a device to crack, exposing the wires to moisture. called a ground fault circuit interruptor. This causes short-circuiting, and the GFCI’s are commonly built into the wall results have been numerous house fires. circuits in the bathrooms of many homes. In trailer parks or cabins, the water They cut off the power to an electrical pipe comes out of the ground and runs appliance immediately something goes through an unheated crawl space before wrong. In some appliances, the GFCI is it enters the home. To keep the pipes built right into the plug. Advocates say from freezing, sometimes the water is left one could be built into heat tape as well. running all winter, but the alternative Meanwhile, the US Consumer Product is heat tape plugged into the home’s County Safety Commission offers the following electrical system. safety tips when using heat tapes; Heat tape, or heat cable, comes in many Staff Dress Replace uncertified heat tapes with varieties. Basically, it’s just plastic coated new tapes certified to meet recognized wire that you wrap around your pipes. Standards. All new heat tapes will have in Pink for Because it’s electrified, it stays warm, a three-prong plug into a three-prong about 100 degrees Celsius. And that’s outlet to make sure the heat tape is Cure enough to keep pipes ice free in winter. grounded. When it works, it’s a Godsend. But when Red Deer County Fire Fighters held a fundraiser for breast cancer by something goes wrong, that’s another Use a ground-fault circuit-interrupter selling pink t-shirts with the County Fire logo to staff. Over $1,200.00 story. wherever heat tapes are plugged in. was raised for the cause and staff wore the shirts throughout October to Do not wrap heat tape over itself In 1990, the Consumer Protection Safety show their support. Commission (CPSC) said there were unless specifically permitted in the more than 3000 fires and 20 deaths every manufacturer’s instructions. year in the United States caused by heat Apply heat tapes directly to the pipe to be tape. Some fire protection specialists protected. Never on top of the insulation Traffic Stats Trends – think that’s a conservative estimate. In covering the pipe. Canada, the estimates are 1500 fires, and Do not cover the heat tape with insulation please drive safely! 12 deaths yearly. Often, fire investigators unless this is recommended by the can’t identify heat tape as an ignition manufacturer. Use non-flammable Every day in Alberta someone source because the evidence is totally insulation such as fiberglass. Do not use consumed in the fire. If the heat tape foam or vinyl insulation that could catch dies on the road were in combustible insulation, or next to fire from failing heat tape. a piece of wood, that would be sufficient Keep the end-cap sealed and off the Your County Patrol recently received some heat to ignite a fire. In one reported ground to prevent entry of water. statistics that may be of interest to those of youu who use the case, heat tape actually burned and arced Moisture can lead to a fire. highways in Alberta. These statistics refer to 2010and are sourced under water, and continued burning like Do not use heat tapes designed for water from Alberta Transportation, Office of Traffic Safety, Alberta Traffic a sparkler from one end to the other. pipes on gutters, driveways, or fuel lines. Collision Facts 2010. The Heat Tape Industry has agreed to If the heat tape has a thermostat, check The numbers change every year, but they still show a continuing voluntary standards. Heat tape is rated instructions to see if it should be placed trend that suggests that we all need to drive more carefully. For and listed by Underwriters Laboratories against the pipe and covered with example: in the US, or the Canadian Standards insulation, or if it should be left hanging Association in Canada. Most now have and uncovered. During 2010, a grounded plug, instead of the old two- Inspect heat tapes each year and replace 1. 344 people were killed as a result of traffic collisions pronged plug. Also, the plastic covering a. Of drivers involved in a fatal collision, 21.8 percent had is sturdier and longer lasting. them if you notice signs of deterioration. Look for discolored surfaces, cuts or consumed alcohol prior to the crash. Consumer Advocates though are still not breaks in the insulation or bare wires. b. There were more male drivers than female drivers who had satisfied. They want improved plastic consumed alcohol prior to the crash. c. Males between 18 and 24 years of age were more likely to have consumed alcohol prior to a casualty collision than any other age Shelter-in-Place and group. 2. 18,597 people were injured in traffic collisions, a decrease from Evacuation Plans 19518 in 2009. Most of us know to go to the call out list so that in the event a. A total of 151,289collisions were reported. basement when there’s a tornado, of a derailment or other incident, 3. Every day, in Alberta, approximately: and to get out quickly in case of fire. residents in the affected area can be a. 1 person was killed But would you know what to do contacted and informed to either b. 50 people were injured if a dangerous chemical is released evacuate or shelter-in-place. c. 414 traffic collisions were reported. or spilled in your neighbourhood? The information collected includes 3. Occupants wearing seat belts at the time of their collision had a Shelter-in-Place and Evacuation the number of residents and pets lower injury rate (6.8%) than those not using restraints (30.4%). plans help residents in preparing at the property, which will assist to protect themselves and family the County Emergency Management 4. About four out of five collisions occurred in urban areas but fatal should a disaster occur. Team in determining the size and collisions were more frequent in rural areas. Over the summer, Red Deer County type of reception centers required Protective Services Personnel visited during an evacuation. So, once again, we all need to be aware of how we drive, how over 1,000 residents in many areas of Please note: if you live in an area others drive, what we do while we are driving and what we do prior the County along rail lines to collect adjacent to a rail line and have to driving. Seatbelts continue to be shown as a huge safety net for contact information and discuss NOT completed a form, contact people involved in collisions. They can’t always completely protect having a plan in place should a Sylvia Bolkowy or Lisa Dormuth us, but they give us an edge. Buckle up, don’t drink and drive and disaster occur. at 403.350.2150 so that your obey the rules of the road and we can all get home safely. Think Individuals residing in close information can be added to our about it! proximity to a railway track were program. invited to be added to an automated For information on this or other topics of interest, contact your Red Deer County Patrol at 403.343.6301. ReR d Deer Countu y Newsewwsw NOVNOVEMBE ER 20111 PAGE 10 Red Deer CountyyN Newse NOVN VEMBER 20111 PAGEE 11 Survey Says... Key findings of the 2011 Citizen Satisfaction Survey for Red Deer County This summer, Ipsos Reid coontacted Red foor viv ewe ing on our website – Environmental Priorities: Deerr County reesidents withh a serriei s www.rdcounty.cca Water, Water, Water of questions aimed at getttini g YOY UR 96% of residdene tst sayy the thoughts on how we’rre dooing.g Thankn County proovided s a goood Wateer quuality,y watere levels and drainan ge top theh list amom ngsts 30% of reesiided ntn s.s Sece ond highhest you to everyone who responded too the quq ala itty ofo lifi e.e There is a surveye . The results will be incorpporo atedd mem ntioonsn arer a tie betweenn Reccycling and ststrong sense of prridi e,e fammily Plannnin ngg to prp otecct the enviiror nmn ent ata 23%3 into long-raange planning, to keep the and optiimism abob utt theh Countyy one of the best plaacec s to livi e,, future. DiD d you knowo thah t ReR d DeD er County hah s work andd raise a family. JaJ mim e Duncan, AsA sociata e VP juust startedd a projectc to updaate thehe Muniicippala It’s a greeat report and will serve as a off Ipsoso Reid,d commmeented DeD velopmennt Plan? SeS e the insiide bacack paage of bases linen for future comparisono s. It is ono the Couo ntn y’s report, Countyy Newe s for informata ion about how you can immporttant to the County to maintain oro sayiy ng “This is a stroongg get invov lved or fif ndd out more. immprove on the results, to make sure all ana d balancced repe ort for of our residents knon w thhe valul e they gett the Coouunty. ThT ere e isi a lot for their tax ddolllars, and are awaare of the of commmuunin tyy prir ded and thhe samem . Thhiiss is very good compparredd to resources the Countyt puts ini to prooviding optimism amom ngst residentss.”” The oto heh r municiipalitiess, espep ciallly durring hih gh quality sere vices. Thiis iss a summam ryy of majoority of peoplee saiid thhat the qualitty tit mees of groowtw h and ece ono ommicc changn e the fif ndings. ThT e entire repporo t isi avav ili able of life has eie thhere improovev d oro stayeed .

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What’s been happening with... You are invited to attend the Environmentally Significant Areas Policies Environmentally Significant Areas Since the last workshop in April 2011, staff After several years of review and discussion, have been working steadily over the last few the County is preparing to finalize months reviewing public comments. These policies for the inclusion in the Municipal Open House will be combined with Council goals into a Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw in December 13, 2011• 4:30pm to 8:30pm policy on Environmentally Significant Areas 2012. A final public open house session (ESAs). The goals of this project are to: will provide you with an opportunity to become fully acquainted with the ESA • Using sound ecological and scientific Red Deer County Centre policies before they are approved. The criteria, identify as ESAs those parts of Check rdcounty.ca and County News for current information. County welcomes you to drop by anytime the County that contribute the most to Dec. 13 between 4:30pm and 8:30pm in maintaining our Natural Capital To receive project updates, please email your request to the lobby of the Red Deer County Centre. • Create a simple but effective Documents will be available on our RDC.ES A@g @gmail .com environmental review process to website (http://www.rdcounty.ca/residents/ protect sensitive areas and encourage planning-a-development-services/110- restoration of degraded areas projects-and-studies) and will be available • Respect and preserve the role of the at libraries throughout the County (please farmers and landowners as the primary check our website for exact locations) for stewards of the land your review starting November 22, 2011. • Encourage sustainable land stewardship A sincere “THANK YOU” goes out to all activities, while ensuring protection for those who provided feedback and assistance significant areas during the ESA consultation process. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS Iss Permit No. Applicant Parcel Job Description Issue Date DP-11-283 KIRK, WILLIAM G & CECILE S SW19-35-2-W5M New Park Model 09/26/11 DP-11-281 Tanya Touzalin PT29-37-27-W4M starbucks coffee company 09/26/11 DP-11-282 1612331 ALBERTA LTD SE7-35-28-W4M Equipment Auction and Sales 09/27/11 DP-11-216 Scott Builders Inc. - Accessory Building 09/27/11 DP-11-202 KOHUT, JOHN & SANDRA NW12-36-25-W4M storage building 09/27/11 DP-11-285 Kerry Wiebe Developments Ltd. SE25-35-3-W5M NEW HOME 09/28/11 DP-11-286 Kerry Wiebe Developments Ltd. SE25-35-3-W5M New Home 10/03/11 DP-11-267 True Line Contracting Ltd. Craig & Sinclair SE33-37-27-W4M commercial building 10/03/11 DP-11-288 A SIGN STOP INC SW33-37-27-W4M Signage 10/03/11 DP-11-284 JACKSON, WAYNE KEVIN SW17-37-23-W4M New Mobile Home 10/04/11 DP-11-287 MURDOCH, NORMAN S & BRENDA J SW16-37-3-W5M Accessory Building (Shop) 10/05/11 DP-11-290 HAFSO, CHESTER ROY & RUTH ESTER SW1-38-28-W4M Roof between 2 40’ new sea cans for covered 10/05/11 storage DP-11-295 EXECUTIVE BUILDERS GROUP INC. SE13-37-28-W4M New Home 10/06/11 DP-11-293 Kerry Wiebe Developments Ltd. SE25-35-3-W5M New Dwelling 10/06/11 DP-11-292 JOHNSTON, RICHARD & SHARON SE2-34-28-W4M New garage 10/06/11 DP-11-297 LINEHAM, RUSSEL C & DESIRAE A SE13-37-28-W4M New Garage 10/11/11 DP-11-289 DC INSPECTION SERVICES SW13-39-27-W4M Approval of Use. Move to a larger building 10/12/11 DP-11-296 GRIMBERG, RICHARD E NE6-36-28-W4M 3 car garage/ shop 10/13/11 DP-11-298 SERGE’S HOMES LTD. NE31-37-24-W4M New Home 10/13/11 DP-11-294 McDermott, Cole & Sarah SW31-34-1-W5M Accessory Building 10/14/11 DP-11-301 LANDALE SIGNS & NEON PT29-37-27-W4M Signage 10/17/11 DP-11-300 MUDRY, SHELDON NW10-39-1-W5M New garage 10/17/11 DP-11-275 INGIMARSON, WILLIAM GEORGE & IRONSIDE, LINDA NE21-38-2-W5M New Home 10/18/11 JEAN DP-11-273 BRAMALL, LESLIE E SE2-38-2-W5M Moving used Manufactured home 10/18/11 DP-11-265 Goal #1 Foods Ltd. % A &W SE29-37-27-W4M freestanding sign 10/18/11 DP-11-262 Ian Braconnier - move on mobile 10/18/11 DP-11-303 McGonigal Signature Homes SE27-36-25-W4M new home 10/18/11 DP-11-271 Jennifer Cross SW3-37-28-W4M Recreational Vehicle Storage 10/20/11 DP-11-305 LAKEWOOD GOLF RESORT LTD NE3-39-1-W5M addition to clubhouse 10/21/11 DP-11-306 Goal #1 Foods Ltd. % A &W SE29-37-27-W4M Signage 10/21/11 Red Deer County News NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 13

October 4, 2011 1.0 CALL TO ORDER to award the contract for construction of the seven conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The regular meeting of Red Deer County Benalto Water Reservoir to Timcon Construction 7.4 NE 32-37-22-4 ()(Division 1) – application to Council was held in the Council Chambers of the for a contract amount of $2,316,664.90 (not subdivide 6.7 hectares (16.56 acres) containing an Red Deer County Centre located at 38106 Rge Rd including GST), and to recognize that after existing farmstead. 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, and was called to the 2011 budget carry forward, a $364,662.52 CC-11-312 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier that order by Mayor J.J. Wood at 10:01 a.m. increase to this project budget in the 2012 capital the application to subdivide 6.7 hectares (16.56 PRESENT: Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor budget will be required. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY acres) from NE 32-37-22-4 is approvedd, subject to D.G. Hoar, Councillors P.T. Archibald, 6.3 Sylvanyg Lake Regional Water Commission – eight conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY G.W. Gehrke, P.J.R. Massier, R.R. Lorenz and D.H. Regionalg Collaboration Grant – Environmental 7.5 SE 6-38-27-4 ()(Division 2) – application to Nesbitt. Services Manager A. Treu reported on the subdivide 2.6 hectares (6.42 acres) containing an STAFF PRESENT: County Manager C. Herzberg, request for Red Deer County to participate in an existing farmstead. Assistant County Manager R. Henderson, application for this grant to cover the costs of a CC-11-313 Moved by Councillor D.H. Nesbitt that Corporate Services Director H. Gray, Planning Regional Water Feasibility Study. the application to subdivide 2.6 hectares (6.42 and Development Services Director C. Cvik, CC-11-3077 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to acres) from SE 6-38-27-4 is approvedd, subject to Communications Administration T. Harke and A. authorize Red Deer County participating in an eight conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Ahmad, Municipal Intern K. Nault and Legislative application for the Regional Water Feasibility 7.6 Pt SW 27-37-27-4 ()(Division 2) – application to Services Manager N. Lougheed. Planning/ Study project submitted by Lacombe County subdivide 22.10 hectares (54.61 acres) to create Development administration in attendance for under the regional collaboration component of one 18.96-hectare (46.8-acre) Medium Industrial development applications: R. Barr, F. Joynt, T. the Regional Collaboration Program, and that as lot and one 3.138-hectare (7.75-acre) Public Utility March, T. Miller and A. Moborg. a participant, Red Deer County agrees to abide lot. 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA by the terms of the Conditional Grant Agreement CC-11-314 Moved by Councillor D.H. Nesbitt 2.1 Additional Agendag Items governing the purpose and use of the grant that he application to subdivide 22.10 hectares Administration – 4.1 – Administration Item funds. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (54.61 acres) from Pt SW 27-37-27-4, creating one CC-11-303 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to 7.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS 18.96-hectare (46.8-acre) Medium Industrial (MI) approve the agenda and additional agenda item 7.1 SE 25-34-3-5 ()(Division 4) – application for parcel and one 3.138-hectare (7.75-acre) Public as submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY a one-year time extension for a conditionally Utility (PU) parcel is approvedd, subject to eight 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES approved subdivision. conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CC-11-304 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to CC-11-308 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar to 8.0 BYLAW / DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & approve the minutes of the September 20, 2011, approve the application for a one-year time REPORTS regular meeting of County Council as submitted. extension for the conditionally approved 8.1 Pt SW 27-37-27-4 ()(Division 2) – CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY subdivision of 5.1 hectares (12.6 acres) from recommendation to give third reading to Bylaw 4.0 ADMINISTRATOR’S/DIRECTORS’ REPORTS SE 25-34-3--5 with the new expiry date to be No. 2011/2.04, a bylaw to redesignate Plan 102- (1) Fire Prevention Week – administration October 5, 2012. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3221 (excluding Lot 10) to Medium Industrial reported on Fire Prevention Week, which is the 7.2 East ½ 3,,,,( East ½ 10, NW 11, 36-28-4 (Division District and Lot 10 to Public Utility District; and week of October 9 to 15, 2011, with this year’s 3)) – application for subdivision and consolidation an application to subdivide and consolidate theme being “Protect Your Family From Fire.” of approximately 170 hectares (420 acres) to Lots 1, 2 and 11, Plan 102-3221, and a portion of 6.0 REPORTS create one lot for a Biofuel facility and to SW 27-37-27-4 to create one lot. 6.1 Red Deer Countyy 10-Year Road Plan – subdivide one agricultural lot (6.12 ha / 15.12 CC-11-315 Moved by Councillor D.H. Nesbitt that Engineering Services Manager R. Mayhew acres in size) on NE 10-36-28-4. Bylaw No. 2011/2.04 be given third and final reported on the recommendation to approve CC-11-309 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY the Red Deer County 2010 Gravel Road Inventory that the application to subdivide 6.12 hectares CC-11-316 Moved by Councillor D.H. Nesbitt that and Assessment Report to be used as one of the (15.12 acres) from NE 10-36-28-4 is approved the application to subdivide and consolidate Lots resources for establishing future road upgrading subject to nine conditions. CARRIED 1, 2, and 11, Block 2, Plan 102-3221, SW 27-37-27- programs. UNANIMOUSLY 4 to create one new Medium Industrial lot and CC-11-3055 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier to CC-11-310 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke one new Public Utility lot is approvedd, subject to approve the Red Deer County 2010 Gravel Road that the application to consolidate 164.93 four conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Inventory and Assessment Report as prepared hectares (407 acres) from NW 11, SE/NE 3, 11.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillors reported by Tagish Engineering Ltd. with the report to and SE/NE 10, 36-28-4 in order to create one on meetings they have attended on behalf of Red be used as one of the resources for establishing new lot is approved, subject to 14 conditions. Deer County since September 21, 2011. the County’s future road upgrading programs. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 13.0 ADJOURNMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.3 SW 5-38-24-4 ()(Division 1) – application to CC-11-317 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that 6.2 Benalto Water Reservoir – Environmental subdivide 3.86 hectares (9.54 acres) containing an the County Council meeting adjourn. TIME: 11:13 Services Manager A. Treu reported on the existing farmstead. a.m. recommendation to award the contract for the CC-11-311 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier that CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY construction of this reservoir. the application to subdivide 3.86 hectares (9.54 CC-11-3066 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz acres) from SW 5-38-24-4 is approvedd, subject to MUNICIPAL PLANNING October 4, 20111 COMMISSION Present: Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke, Mayor (1560 sq . ft . bungalow) on the above site . satisfaction of the Development Officer. CARRIED J.J. Wood, Councillors P.T. Archibald, D.G. Hoar, The property is located approximately 3 miles UNANIMOUSLY R.R. Lorenz, P.J.R. Massier and D.H. Nesbitt. northwest of the Village of Elnora on Rge Rd 233. 5.3 Jennifer Cross – Lot A, Plan 832-2637, SW Staff Present: County Manager C. Herzberg, MPC-11-123 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier 3-37-28-4 (Division 3) 10.43 acres - Agricultural Assistant County Manager R. Henderson, to approve the application to locate a moved-in District “Ag” Planning and Development Services Director building (1560 sq. ft. bungalow) on Lot 1, Block Requesting approval to operate an RV storage C. Cvik, Corporate Services Director H. Gray, 1, Plan 112-2218, NE 28-35-23-4, subject to seven facility for 18 to 25 RVs on the above site. Communications Administration T. Harke and A. conditions being met to the satisfaction of the The property is located approximately 2 miles Ahmad, Municipal Intern K. Nault, Development/ Development Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY west of the Town of Penhold on Hwy 592. Planning Administration R. Barr, T. Miller and 5.2 Goal #1 Foods Ltd. – Block A, Plan 5803 MC, MPC-11-125 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald A. Moborg and Legislative Services Manager N. SE 29-37-27-4 (Division 2) 2.36 acres – Direct to approve the application for Warehousing Lougheed. Control District “DCD” and Storage, limited to storage of recreational 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Councillor G.W. Requesting approval of relaxations to vehicles, on Lot A, Plan 832-2637, SW 3-37-28- Gehrke called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. requirements for the sign area and distance from 4, subject to 11 conditions being met to the 2.0 AGENDA grade to the bottom of the sign for a proposed satisfaction of the Development Officer. CARRIED MPC-11-121 Moved by Councillor D.G. free-standing sign on the above site. Mayor Wood, Councillors Archibald, Gehrke, Hoar to approve the agenda as submitted. The property is located south of the City of Red Hoar and Lorenz in favor Councillors Massier and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Deer, west of Hwy 2 in Gasoline Alley Business Nesbitt opposed 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Park. 5.4 Les Bramall – SE 2-38-2-5 (Division 5) 135.78 MPC-11-122 Moved by Councillor D.H. Nesbitt to MPC-11-124 Moved by Councillor D.H. Nesbitt to acres - Agricultural District “Ag” approve the minutes of the September 20, 2011, approve the application for a relaxation to the Requesting approval to locate a moved-in meeting as submitted. requirements for a free-standing sign to allow building (1988 manufactured home) on the above CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY the location of a 13.94 m2 (150 sq. ft.) free- site. 5.0 NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Ian Braconnier – Lot 1, standing sign with the distance above grade The property is located approximately 6 miles Block 1, Plan 112-2218, NE 28-35-23-4 (Division 1) to the bottom of the sign being 2.16 metres southwest of the Town of Sylvan Lake on 8.13 acres - Agricultural District “Ag” (7’) on Block A, Plan 5803 MC, SE 29-37-27-4, Twp Rd 380. Requesting approval to locate a moved-in building subject to three conditions being met to the MPC-11-126 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz to MUNICIPAL PLANNING Red Deer County News NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 14 October 4, 20111 COMMISSION approve the application to locate a moved-in second dwelling during construction of a new 2-5, subject to nine conditions being met to the building (1988 manufacture home) on SE 2-38- home on the above site. satisfaction of the Development Officer. 2-5, subject to seven conditions being met to The property is located approximately 3 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY the satisfaction of the Development Officer. miles southeast of the Hamlet of Benalto on 6.0 ADJOURNMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Twp Rd 384. MPC-11-128 Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood that 5.5 William Ingimarson and Linda Ironside MPC-11-127 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz to the Municipal Planning Commission meeting of Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 102-4204, NE 21-38-2-5 approve the application to locate a temporary October 4, 2011, be adjourned. TIME: 9:53 a.m. (Division 5) 10.03 acres - Agricultural District “Ag” second dwelling during construction of a new CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Requesting approval to locatee a temporary home on Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 102-4204, NE 21-38-

October 18, 2011 1.0 CALL TO ORDER the Sylvan Lake / Red Deer County Intermunicipal (4.23 acres) from NW 8-37-27-4 is approvedd, The regular meeting of Red Deer County Development Plan as follows: subject to six conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council was held in the Council Chambers of the 1. Replace “Future Town Boundary” in the legend 8.0 BYLAW / DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & Red Deer County Centre located at 38106 Rge Rd of Map 1 with “Potential Future Town Boundary” REPORTS 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, and was called to and change all text references throughout the 8.1 Lots 24 to 27,,, Block 2, Plan 082-1673, , SE 13- order by Mayor J.J. Wood at 9:53 a.m. document to use the term “Potential Future PRESENT: Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor D.G. Town Boundary,” 37-28-4 ()(Division 3) – application to amend the Hoar, Councillors P.T. Archibald, R.R. Lorenz, 2. Replace Policy 5.6.4 with “Where possible, existing Springbrook Outline Plan Report to allow P.J.R. Massier and D.H. Nesbitt. municipal and/or environmental reserve having for the construction of single detached dwellings ABSENT: Councillor G.W. Gehrke. a width of 30m shall be dedicated through with attached garages on these four lots. STAFF PRESENT: County Manager C. Herzberg, subdivision along the Sylvan Lake shoreline lying CC-11-331 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to Corporate Services Director H. Gray, Planning and outside the Town boundary as of the date this approve an amendment to the Springbrook SE Development Services Director C. Cvik, Operations plan is adopted,” 13-37-28-4 Outline Plan Report to replace Figure Services Director M. Campbell, Communications 3. Replace “Highway 11A” where shown west No. 8.4 that will provide for the construction of Administration D. Brinkworth and A. Ahmad, of the current town Boundary on Map 1 with Municipal Intern K. Nault and Legislative Services “Highway11A/Township Road 390” and change single detached dwellings with attached garages Manager N. Lougheed. Planning/Development all text references throughout the document to on Lots 24, 25, 26, and 27, Block 2, Plan 082-1673, administration in attendance for development use the term “Highway 11A/Township Road 390” SE 13-37-28-4. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY applications: R. Barr, T. Miller, A. Moborg and C. for this segment of roadway, and 8.2 Pt NW 11-39-27-4 ()(Division 6) – application Symington. 4. Change the land use identified for lands in the to redesignate 8.7 hectares (21.5 acres) from 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA NW 32-38-1-5 to “Existing Town Development.” Agricultural District “Ag” to Business Service CC-11-318 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Industrial District “BSI.” to approve the agenda as submitted. CC-11-325 & 3266 Bylaw No. 2011/16 adopted as CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Bylawy No. 2011/2.06 – a bylaw to redesignate 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.6 Agriculturalg( Services Board (ASB)) – ProposedpPt NW 11-39-27-4 (8.7 hectares / 21.5 acres) from CC-11-319 Moved by Councillor D.H. Nesbitt Resolutions – Assistant Agricultural Services Agricultural District “Ag’ to Business Service to approve the minutes of the October 4, Manager C. McIntosh reported on the three Industrial “BSI” District. 2011, regular meeting as submitted. resolutions being proposed by the ASB to be CC-11-332 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar that CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY submitted to the Central Regional ASB meeting Bylaw No. 2011/2.06 be given first reading with 6.0 REPORTS on October 26. the public hearing for this bylaw to be scheduled 6.1 Citizen Satisfaction Surveyy – Ipsos Reid CC-11-3277 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier for November 15, 2011. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Associate Vice President Jamie Duncan presented to endorse Red Deer County presenting the the results of the 2011 survey conducted for Red following three resolutions for discussion at the 11.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillors reported Deer County by Ipsos Reid. Central Alberta Region Agriculture Service Board on meetings they have attended on behalf of Red CC-11-320 Moved by Councillor D.H. Nesbitt to meeting on October 26, 2011: (1) That Alberta’s Deer County since October 5, 2011. accept the Citizen Satisfaction Survey Results Agricultural Service Boards request Agriculture Recess: 11:57 a.m. Report for discussion and incorporation into the and Agri-Food Canada to permanently register Reconvene: County Council meeting called back County’s ongoing strategic planning process. 2% Liquid Strychnine for Richardson Ground to order at 1:30 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Squirrel control until there is a new product 7.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.2 2011 Budgetg Amendment – recommendation proven to be as effective as 2% Liquid Strychnine A summary of the comments received by the to approve an amendment to the 2011 budget available to producers; (2) That Alberta’s in relation to emergent costs encountered for Agricultural Service Boards request the Province persons in attendance at the public hearing is required repairs to the County office facilities. of Alberta to enhance enforcement measures of attached and is considered to be part of these CC-11-321 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to the new Weed Control Act in the retail industry minutes. The public hearing closed at 1:49 p.m. approve an amendment to the 2011 budget for as well as enforcing importation restrictions of 7.1 Bylawy No. 2011/27 – a bylaw to adopt repairs to the County office septic field and for weeds and weed seeds from other provinces the Spirit Creek Area Structure Plan for Lot A, repairs and repaving to the staff parking lot in and counties; and (3) That Alberta’s Agricultural Plan 4014MC, and Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 052-0649, the amount of $165,000 with funds to come from Service Boards request Alberta Agriculture to SE 16-37-26-4 to facilitate the creation of an contingency. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY initiate a “Provincial Strategy” for a controlled additional six parcels. 6.3 Tax Recoveryy Sale – recommendation to set “Pen Hunting Program” run by professional the reserve bid amounts and conditions of sale trappers to eradicate Wild Boar as a Pest in CC-11-333 Moved by Councillor D.H. Nesbitt for the November 10, 2011, public auction of tax Alberta. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY that Bylaw No. 2011/27 be given second reading. sale properties. 5.0 DELEGATIONS / PRESENTATIONS MOTION DEFEATED UNANIMOUSLY CC-11-322 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald 5.1 11:01 a.m. – Red Deer Regionalgp Airport 10.0 IN-CAMERA SESSIONS to approve the bid amounts and conditions Authorityy – Bernie Papp, Chairman of the CC-11-334 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald of sale for the November 10, 2011, public Airport Authority, and RJ Steenstra, Airport CEO, that the County Council meeting go in camera. auction of tax sale properties as presented. presented the quarterly report of the Authority. TIME: 1:56 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS 6.4 Communityyggg Aggregate Payment y ((CAP) ) Levy y 7.1 SE 28-36-28-4 ()(Division 3) – application to Legal matters to be discussed. – consideration of a bylaw to impose this levy subdivide 6.22 hectares (15.37 acres) containing CC-11-335 Moved by Councillor P.T. in respect of sand and gravel businesses that an existing homestead. Archibald that the County Council meeting operate within Red Deer County. CC-11-3288 Moved by Councillor P.T. come out of camera. TIME: 2:43 p.m. Bylawy No. 2011/28 – a bylaw to authorize the Archibald that the application to subdivide CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY imposition of a Community Aggregate Payment 6.22 hectares (15.37 acres) from SE 28-36-28- 10.1 Proposedppp Expropriation – Road Right of Way Levy. 4 is approvedd, subject to seven conditions. required for upgrading of Twp Rd 362 CC-11-323 Moved by Councillor D.H. Nesbitt CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CC-11-336 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier that Bylaw No. 2011/28 be given first reading. 7.2 SE and SW 28-36-28-4 ()(Division 3) – CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY application to subdivide 1.14 hectares (2.83 to approve Red Deer County proceeding with 6.5 Red Deer Countyyy / Town of Sylvan Lake acres) from SE 28 to be consolidated with SW 28 the proposed expropriation of a portion of Intermunicipalpp Development Plan (IDP) () – review to provide for the existing barn, residence and NW 7-36-25-W4 (1.31 acres) for the purposes of of the input received at the July 6, 2011, joint laneway to be located on the SW 28. road widening and authorize the execution of public hearing for this proposed IDP and CC-11-329 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald the Notice of Intention to Expropriate by the recommendation for some amendments and that the application to subdivide 1.14 hectares Mayor and County Manager on behalf of Red adoption of Bylaw No. 2011/16, a bylaw to adopt (2.83 acres) from SE 28-36-28-4 to be consolidated Deer County. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY the plan. with SW 28-36-28-4 is approvedd, subject to six 13.0 ADJOURNMENT Bylawy No. 2011/16 – a bylaw to adopt the conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Sylvan Lake / Red Deer County Intermunicipal 7.3 NW 8-37-27-4 ()(Division 3) – application to CC-11-337 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald Development Plan. subdivide a 1.71-hectare (4.23-acre) bare parcel. that the County Council meeting adjourn. TIME: CC-11-324 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar Moved CC-11-330 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald 3:05 p.m. to amend Bylaw No. 2011/16, a bylaw to adopt that the application to subdivide 1.71 hectares CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MUNICIPAL PLANNING Red Deer County News NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 15 1 COMMISSION Present: Vice Chairman Councillor D.G. Hoar, MPC-11-129 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald Hamlet of Springbrook. Mayor J.J. Wood, Councillors P.T. Archibald, R.R. to approve the agenda as submitted. MPC-11-131 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald Lorenz, P.J.R. Massier and D.H. Nesbitt. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the application for the following Absent: Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke. 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES relaxations to the parking stall requirements for Staff Present: County Manager C. Herzberg, MPC-11-130 Moved by Councillor D.H. Nesbitt a proposed multi-family development on Lot 17, Planning and Development Services Director to approve the minutes of the October 4, 2011, Block 3, Plan 082-1673, SE 13-37-28-4: 63 stalls C. Cvik, Corporate Services Director H. Gray, meeting as submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY instead of 64 and a parking stall width of 2.6 Communications Administration D. Brinkworth and 5.0 NEW BUSINESS metres (8’ 6”), subject to 10 conditions being met A. Ahmad, Municipal Intern K. Nault, Development/ 5.1 Mason Martin Homes – Lot 17, Block 3, Plan to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. Planning Administration R. Barr and T. Miller and 082-1673, SE 13-37-28-4 (Division 3) 1.11 acres – CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Legislative Services Manager N. Lougheed. Residential Medium Density District “R-4” 6.0 ADJOURNMENT 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Requesting approval of relaxations to the parking MPC-11-132 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz that Vice Chairman Councillor D.G. Hoar called the stall requirements for a proposed multi-family the Municipal Planning Commission meeting of meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. unit on the above site. October 18, 2011, be adjourned. TIME: 9:37 a.m. 2.0 AGENDA The property is located on Oak Street within the CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Red Deer County Agricultural Services

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AG TRAINING REFUND Year-round Send agenda and receipts to: ASB Education and Awareness at the Farm Gate.” If you take a farm related course or seminar, submit proof of ASB Education Initiative attendance and 50% of your tuition up to $200 may be covered by the Board. “Preregister with us is best, Funds are Red Deer County 38106, RR275 Limited” and subject to board approval. Submit receipts within 30 days of event by Dec 1st. County residents only. Red Deer County, T4S 2L9

OFF THE CREEK PROGRAM Year-round Call Ken Lewis at 403.342.8653 Access up to $5000 per project, for actions that help you manage your riparian areas, native range, ground water or email [email protected] and water bodies like sloughs, streams and rivers.

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ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLANNING AND GROWING FORWARD WORKPLANNING ASSISTANCE Year-round Call Ken Lewis at 403.342.8653 Complete an Environmental Farm Plan and/or Growing Forward Workplan(s) for your farm or ranch. Become or email [email protected] eligible for up to $70,000 in grant funding. Register for a workshop or for a one-on-one meeting.

ST JOHN SAFETY COURSES .YOUR AG SERVICE BOARD SPONSORSHIP, Year-round Call Judy for course details at 50% OFF up to $100, on 8 selected courses including, First Aid, CPR levels A,B,&C, WHIMIS, and What every 403.350.2163, book courses at Babysitter should know. NEW for 2011 – Certified ATV training sponsorship. 50% OFF up to $100, on Certified ATV www.sja.ca Training. Call to book first, do the course, then submit you bill. “Sponsorship is limited and 1ST come 1st served.” RDC residents only. Bills in by Dec1st.

AGE VERIFICATION First Come, Contact – Judy Johnson Canadian Help with Age Verification of your cattle is now offered through The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency. This First Served Cattle Identification Agency, Field Rep. service is free of charge; producers need to supply their CCIA Id number, calf birth dates and RFID button tag 1-403.988.1719 numbers. They can also provide you with information about the age verification incentive program, this program will reimburse you for the CCIA tags you purchased this year!

ATV TRAINING Year-round Call Judy for course details at NEW for 2011 – Certified ATV training sponsorship. 50% OFF up to $100, on Certified ATV Training. Call to book 403.350.2163 first, complete the course, then submit you bill. Sponsorship is limited to 1ST come 1st served. RDC residents only. Bills in by December 1st. Equipment Available

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ELECTRIC FENCING SUPPLIES Available Year-round, for appropriate try-out Call Ken Lewis for info, Great for managing riparian areas, treed areas, controlled grazing, swath grazing, etc. Free, “try- period. at 403.342.8653 before-you buy” opportunity. Includes solar energizer, posts, wire, everything you might need to give electric fencing a try.

HAND HELD TAG READERS Year round Call Cody for more information Used to read RFID button tags. Information is stored in the reader. You can download to your at 403.350.2165 computer or get assistance by a Canadian Cattle ID Agency Rep. Producers can then use this information for age verification and record keeping purposes. Readers are available free of charge for Red Deer County residents! If you are in need of a tag reader to scan your calves if you are shipping, purchasing or moving cattle to pasture.

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Be Heard! Take a few minutes to complete: • A paper copy of the survey in the Red Deer County News, at the County Offi ce or at one of the County libraries, or the online survey or print it out as a PDF. Submit your completed survey by November 30, 2011: • Online at www.rdcountyvision.ca • In person or by mail to: • At the County libraries Richard C. Moje • By email to [email protected] Red Deer County Offi ce 38106 RGE RD 275 • By fax to 780-438-3700 (Attention: Becky Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 Machnee) For questions, contact: Want to Learn More? Richard C. Moje, Project Manager Dave McRae, Project Manager Go to www. [email protected] for updates, discussions and Red Deer County ISL Engineering and Land Services events. 403.357.2369 780.532.4002 [email protected] [email protected] Part One: About You Part Two: What’s Important To You?

Part Three: In thinking about Your County’s ffuture, tell us what’s important to you. Red Deer County News NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 19

JANUARY 23, 2007 Did You Know?... about Agriculture... A monthly series of articles that explore the key drivers in the process to update the Municipal Development Plan (MDP). The MDP sets the long- term goals and objectives for the County. The County is overseeing the planning process and invites residents to collectively look at these factors in terms of what we have currently, where we want to be in 20+ years, and what actions we need to take to make our preferred future happen.

County Soils But this mainstay of our community is coming Much of Red Deer County under new pressures: the MDP will set the overall is covered in a rich, black strategies and policies on how we will collectively grasslands soil, referred to respond. in Canada as chernozemic, Key Issues: or mollisol in the United • The small family farm is becoming the big family States. This type of soil farm. is the best in the world • Fuel and fertilizer prices are going up. What steps for agriculture. They are could the County take to help families adapt and usually 0-100cm deep with keep their farms profitable? an ideal mix of organics, • The climate seems to be getting more unpredictable. clay, silt, and sand. These While the Provincial and Federal Governments • In some places, land or water contamination is a soils generally develop have a list of suggested actions to help farmers concern. excellent structure, with adapt, what could the County’s role be? • How do our environmental policies stack up? (Feet) deeply-penetrating roots. • The processed food market is growing faster than What actions could the County take to protect the raw food market. Should the County encourage A map below shows their distribution across the our ESAs, natural areas, water quality and supply? new food processing industries to establish here? globe shows how rare is this resource, which in Red What could be the landowner’s role in protecting If so, which ones, and what criteria should the our land, air and water resources? Deer County is so plentiful. County use to determine location? County Employment and Economic • New developments usually pave over our soil. • Many new country residential estates in agricultural What steps could the County take to encourage Advantage areas are proposed every year. What criteria would Agriculture employs many of Red Deer County’s developers to use more sustainable development you suggest to limit land fragmentation after first- approaches to providing infrastructure to lessen residents, impacts almost all of the County’s land parcel-out? base, and creates tremendous economic activity. impacts on our environment?

Red Deer County Let’s talk about it The County is updating its Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and wants to hear from you about your vision for the future. The MDP update is an ongoing process and there are plenty of opportunities for residents to stay involved. These include: • Completing a survey online, in the County News (previous page), or in person at the County Office or one of the County Libraries • Attending one of the community workshops. • Following our progress on the website and project discussion board Please submit your completed survey by November 30, 2011: Online at www.rdcountyvision.ca, or in person or by mail to: Richard C. Moje Red Deer County Office Planning & Development 101 38106 RGE RD 275 Have you ever wondered... Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 • How is County governance organized? At the local libraries drop boxes • What is Land Use Planning? Why do we plan? By email to [email protected] • How does what we do on our property impact our By fax to 780-438-3700 (Attention: Becky Machnee) neighbours? The policies contained in the MDP affect all County residents, because they provide direction about how the community will look • Why does Red Deer County have the land use and feel in the long-term. Since all County residents, businesses and regulations it has? community groups have a stake in the County’s future it’s important • What is the process of permitting & development? to get involved in the process. This and many other questions will be Visit www.rdcountyvision.ca for project updates and upcoming discussed in a friendly forum intended for the events. There is also a project discussion board on the site where you can share your ideas and participate in the discussions about the residents at the County Offi ce on future of the County. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 10 AM to 1 PM. Summaries of all workshop activities, as well as any workshop materials will be placed on the website following the Community LUNCH will be provided for PRE-REGISTRANTS. Class Workshops. size minimum is ten, so be sure to pre-register! Richard C. Moje, Project Manager Dave McRae, Project Manager Red Deer County ISL Engineering and Land Services Please contact Richard C. Moje at 403.357.2369 780.532.4002 403.357.2369 to register. [email protected] [email protected] Red Deer County News NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 20

A New Landmark Rises in Red Deer

Boulevard Lounge

Lobby/Entry

BrianBrriai nMc McLoughlinLougghlh in Over the past few months a new landmark has risen occasions of all types and sizes, with a 7,000 square Boulevard Restaurant on Red Deer’s Gasoline Alley. The new Holiday Inn foot ball room that can be configured to handle events and Suites, located just south of Gasoline Alley Harley as diverse as conventions, weddings, training sessions, Davidson, is the first new full service hotel in Red trade shows and award ceremonies. “We can handle Deer in over a decade. Designed and built using the groups from 10 people up to 450 in a variety of latest hotel construction techniques, the locally owned arrangements” adds Lewis. and operated 114 unit inn contains 54 suites and 60 For smaller meetings and conferences, their well conventional rooms, all planned to provide the highest appointed Executive Boardroom is equipped with a level of comfort and satisfaction for guests. Smart Board and other electronic features to make While all the accommodations at the Gasoline Alley your business gathering a success. In addition, the Holiday Inn and Suites are specifically tailored to meet Inn provides a number of 24 hour services for guests, the needs of their leisure and business guests, it is the including a well equipped fitness center, a business hotel’s array of suites that establishes it as the premier center, a small convenience type store and coin operated lodging destination in Central Alberta. These well guest laundry facilities. Wireless Internet services are appointed, multi-room accommodations include family also provided throughout the hotel. and bunk bed suites for families or younger hockey Without a doubt however, the Inn’s most outstanding and other sports groups, Jacuzzi and executive suites Fitness Centre feature is the full service Boulevard Restaurant and as well as a special occasion suite with a fireplace and Lounge located just off the lobby on the main floor. a Jacuzzi. All suites are also equipped with wet bars, Presided over by Executive Chef Emmanuel David, while all suites and rooms have Keurig coffee makers, three quarter sized fridges and microwaves, iPod alarm this establishment provides an outstanding dining clocks, oversized hair dryers and large screen TV’s with experience to guests and visitors alike. Culinary treats 20 HD channels. to be experienced at the Boulevard range from mouth “Our main focus throughout the hotel is to provide watering prime rib to a creamy and filling Bacon Mac consistency, convenience and comfort for our guests”, and Cheese. The Boulevard also has Central Alberta’s says General Manager, Barry Lewis. “But it’s in our suites best wine selection and features an intriguing Bacon and rooms that we feel that we’ve really hit it out of the Caesar cocktail featuring vodka infused with bacon park”. Caesar flavoring. The Boulevard’s outstanding breakfast Among the other amenities available at the Gasoline and lunch menus also make it a great place to stop any Alley Holiday Inn and Suites is a large, well designed time of day. water park with a free standing waterslide, large pool The Alley Holiday Inn and Suites – well worth the trip! and hot tub - a perfect place for kids of all ages to get Check them out today (or tonight) on Gasoline Alley. Waterpark wet and have fun. The hotel is also the perfect venue for For more information or reservations call meetings and special 403.348.8485.