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JANUARY 23, 2007 Westerner Days Fun!

Red Deer County Protective Services and Red Deer County Float Committee. The float is showcasing Pictured are Mayor Jim Wood, Councillors County Council participated in the 2014 Westerner community spirit using the wonderful recreation Connie Huelsman, Christine Moore, Jean Days Parade on Wednesday, July 16. The parade, and natural elements found within the County. This Bota, Philip Massier, Don Church, and and the entire fair, was a huge overall success despite year, the float is scheduled to make over 20 stops Richard Lorenz, and members of Red Deer heavy weekend rain at Westerner Park. throughout the summer, which have included many County Protective Services. Red Deer County and Central Alberta were on Central Alberta parades, such as Westerner Days, the display thanks to the 2014 float, designed by the Delburne Fair, the Calgary Stampede, and K Days. Red Deer Airport finished 2013 in Top spot among airports with Nav Canada Flight Service Stations Serving Central Albertans, Red Deer Airport offers scheduled passenger service through airline partners NorthWestern Air and Air Canada Express. YQF continues to be one of the busiest regional airports in Canada and a vital and vibrant transportation link for Central Alberta. July 7, 2014 – Red Deer Airport was the busiest regional airport to grow and that is good news for the citizens of Central Alberta.” The Red Deer Airport in Canada for aircraft movements in 2013 according to Aircraft Red Deer Airport is poised to continue its journey as a major Authority is a not- Movement Statistics: NAV Canada Towers and Flight Service transportation asset and economic generator for Central Alberta for-profit, non-share Stations: Annual Report 2013. Since 2010 YQF has been in the and this result is another indication the airport is on the right path Capital Corporation top five measured against 51 peer airports with Flight Service and plans to grow are working. incorporated under Stations (FSS) and in 2013 took the top spot with 49,100 aircraft “Our ultimate goal is for YQF to be the aviation gateway to the Alberta Regional movements. Central Alberta and a key part of the transportation network in Airports Authorities 2009 – 9th and out of the area” Steenstra adds. “This airport provide essential Act. Since 1992, it 2010 – 4th infrastructure to support regional social and economic growth has been responsible 2011 – 3rd with impacts that go far beyond the direct impact of the airport’s for the management, 2012 – 2nd operation.” maintenance and 2013 – 1st - 49,100 Details of the 2013 Annual Movement Report can be found at: development of Red Airport Authority CEO RJ Steenstra said “We are very pleased with http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/51-209-x/51-209-x2014001-eng.htm. Deer Airport. the result. We have a very vibrant and active airport that continues Red Deer County News AUGUST 2014 PAGE 3

We Welcome “What’s Happening”In Red Deer County? Your Summer Market, Summer Carnival & Movie Under the beginners, and experienced dancers all welcomed. For Feedback! Stars – August 8 & 9 at Cottonwood Gordon Hall. Summer further information call 403.347.5303 or 403.341.4672 or You can contact us with questions Market: Friday, August 8, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Saturday, email [email protected] or comments at countynews@ August 9, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Lunch 11:30 AM to 1:00 Innisfail Farmers Market – Season runs from May 15 to rdcounty.ca PM by Cottonwood Gordon Ag Society. Summer Carnival: Red Deer County News is a free September 18. Every Thursday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM monthly publication available to all 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, featuring bouncers, mini-golf, jousting at the Innisfail Twin Arena, 5804 – 42 Street. Featuring County residents. ring, face painting & more, $3/person. Movie Under the crafters, fresh fruit and vegetables, and fresh baking. Current issues of the County News Stars: Dusk, $5/person or $20/family. Carnival & Movie Sitting area to enjoy coffee, music, and conversation. are available free of charge at the Special Rate: $30/family. Carnival & Movie Concession by Contact Chris at 403.896.5451 for more details. Red Deer County Centre, or can be Cottonwood Cougars Junior Forest Wardens. Contact Linda viewed online at Penhold Summer Fun Program - For ages 6-12 at the Toews 403.224.2881 or Art Gordon 403.227.5461. www.rdcounty.ca Penhold Multiplex. Featuring sports, physical games, MANAGING EDITOR: Markerville Creamery Cream Day – Sunday, August 10 from creative crafts, learning experiences, and opportunities to ADAM FERGUSON Noon to 5:00 PM. Fun for kids of all ages! Don’t miss the make new friends. To register and learn more, visit www. Corporate Communications live entertainment, carnival, homemade pie & ice cream. Coordinator townofpenhold.ca Miniature historic Markerville will be on display. PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION: Kid’s Slo-Pitch – Thursday Evenings at 6:30 PM at the Spring RED DEER ADVOCATE Viking Days - Danish Canadian National Museum, Saturday, Vale Diamond all summer long. Free. All ages welcome. ADVERTISING: August 16 at 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM & Sunday, August 17, Contact Paul or Barb 403.342.6833 For all advertising inquiries please 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission: $8 Adults, $5 children Red Deer Safety City Summer Program Registration – contact the Red Deer Advocate under 10 yrs. Vikings will be invading the gardens of 403.314.4343 Programs include half-day week-long camps, birthday the museum! Come and experience, through their re- SUBMISSIONS: parties, bicycle safety, fire and home safety, acreage and Red Deer County welcomes enactments, the daily lives of Vikings a thousand years farm safety, and pedestrian traffic safety. For complete reader submissions and reserves ago. Hear their stories, see their crafts and cooking the right to approve/disapprove details visit www.safetycity.ca. Register at www.reddeer. methods, marvel over their armor and battle skills. See ca/looknbook or in person at Safety City, 3030 55th Street, any and all submissions it how the Vikings maintained their ships. Two exciting receives. Red Deer, AB. Call 403.314.9914 or email safetycity@ days filled with activities and fun for all the family. www. Send submissions to telusplanet.net. [email protected] danishcanadians.com for more information. Feast with the Please note that submitted Vikings: Saturday, August 16 at 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Limited Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society AGM - Thursday, original documents cannot tickets are now on sale at the museum for this special October 30, 2014 at 7:00 PM, Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. always be returned. Grounds. Guest Speakers: BARCWS Partners Sr. Peace Due Date for September fundraising event. Tickets are $50. Contact Joanne or Kari submissions is Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 at 403.728.0019 or email: [email protected] or Officer/ Director of Emergency Management, Julian Veuger, [email protected] Lacombe County Protective Services (403.782.6601) and WHAT’S Sr. Peace Officer Bob Dixon, Red Deer County Protective HAPPENING? Markerville Creamery Annual Show & Shine – Sunday, Services ( 403.343.6301 ). Also in attendance, BARCWS August 17 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Visit the ol’ days with Liaison Cst. Marty Reed, Sylvan Lake RCMP. Elections and We are happy to list upcoming vintage vehicles and shop the Creamery courtyard with festivals, community fairs, reunions, year end business. BARCWS membership: $25 for 5 years and other community events! our Christmas in Markerville vendors. Miniature historic and RCMP clearance; membership should reside within To have your event listed in the Markerville will be on display. ‘What’s Happening’ calendar of area patrolled by S.L. RCMP (403.858.7200 administration; County News, contact us at: Boom Town Music Festival – September 5 and 6 at Ol’ 403.887.3333 dispatch/complaint). For more info, please call Tel: 403.350.2150 ext 272 MacDonalds Resort north of Stettler along the Boom Town Yvette or Dave 403.746.3429 Fax: 403.346.9840 Trail. 12 country music acts headlined by Ridley Bent and Parkinson Alberta Step ‘n Stride Walk – Saturday, Email: Tim Hus. www.boomtownmusic.ca for more details. September 6, 2014, 4620-- 47A Ave. (Golden Circle) Red [email protected] Red Deer County Council, MPC, and Public Hearings – Deer, Fundraising walk, silent auction, free indoor family FOLLOW US: LIKE US: WATCH US: August 5, August 19, September 2, and September 16. MPC picnic, Registration 9:00 AM, Walk 10:30 AM. Information commences at 9:30 AM, followed by Council, at the County 403.346.4463 [email protected] Centre. Public Hearings are held at 1:30 PM. For agendas www.parkinsonalberta.ca Everyone welcome. and past meeting minutes visit www.rdcounty.ca County Maps Available - at the County Office. $15.00 each www.twitter.com/ www.facebook.com/ www.youtube. Scandinavian Folk Dance Lessons - Monday Evenings. Youth: for either a rolled (not laminated) or a folded. Maps were reddeercounty reddeercounty com/rdcounty (ages 5 & up) 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM, Adults: 7:00 PM to printed in June 2012. 8:00 PM at Festival Hall, 4214 - 58 St., Red Deer. Singles, Council Committees / Boards RED DEER COUNTY invites letters of interest / applications from residents Experience in air transportation, industry, commerce, finance, administration, of Red Deer County who may be interested in sitting as a member at large law or engineering would be an asset. Authority meetings are held once a on the following Council Board: month. Further information regarding the Airport Authority is available at Subdivision And Development Appeal Board - This is www.flyreddeer.com a Quasi-Judicial Board hearing appeals arising from Development and Additional information regarding these Boards is available on the County’s Subdivision Applications within the County. This five (5) member Board website, www.rdcounty.ca General inquiries may be directed to Legislative meets as required and the meetings are normally held on Thursdays during Services at 403.357.2366. Interested persons can forward letters of interest the day. Appointments to this Board are for a two-year term. highlighting his/her qualifications by Friday, September 26, 2014, to Members of this Board are also appointed as the members of the Legislative Services Nuisance Abatement Committee - this committee reviews and Red Deer County has discretion with regard to further action on any nuisance and unsightly 38106 Rge Rd 275 condition complaints as per the conditions of the Nuisance Abatement Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 Bylaw No. 2006/26. Fax 403.350.2164 Intermunicipal Subdivision And Development Appeal e-mail [email protected] Board - This is a Quasi-Judicial Board hearing appeals arising from www.rdcounty.ca Development and Subdivision Applications for properties located within the City of Red Deer and Red Deer County Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) area. This seven (7) member Board meets as required and the meetings are held during the day on weekdays. Appointments to this Board are for a three-year term. Red Deer Regional Airport Authority - The Authority owns the Red Deer Airport and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of this facility. Red Deer County appoints six members to the 12-person Authority and is presently seeking applications for members with the appointments A great place to live, work & grow to be for a four-year term. Red Deer County News AUGUST 2014 PAGE 4

JUNE 24, 2014

The meeting was called to order at 10:39 Wade Martens, Earl Kinsella, Bob Northey and was given for first reading to the bylaw with the a.m. with Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor Glen LaBuc to sit as members of the Subdivision public hearing to be scheduled for July 22, 2014. P.J.R. Massier, Councillors D.B. Church, C.R. and Development Appeal Board for all hearings Bylaw No. 2014/21 - a bylaw to adopt a Local Huelsman, R.R. Lorenz and C. Moore in relative to the June 12, 2014, 6M Holdings Area Structure Plan for NE 19-35-26-4 (Division 4) attendance. Councillor J.M. Bota was absent (Miller) appeal with Don Sibbald to be appointed to provide for the creation of an additional from the meeting. as the Chair and Ron Schaller as the Vice Chair, agricultural parcel for residential purposes. with any three members constituting a quorum. AGENDA & MINUTES Unanimous approval was given for first reading SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS to the bylaw with the public hearing to be The agenda and the minutes of the June 10, scheduled for July 22, 2014. 2014, meeting were approved as submitted. SW 33-37-26-4 and Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 002-2761, SW 33-37-26-4 (Division 2) – Pt SE 26-37-28-4 (Division 2) – Unanimous REPORTS approval was given to refer decision on providing Unanimous approval was given to consolidate Lot Bylaw No. 2014/16 – a bylaw to amend Schedule comment to Natural Resources Conservation 1, Block 1, Plan 002-2761 with SW 33-37-26-4 and ‘B’ of Bylaw No. 2011/38, Road Protection and Board (NRCB) with regard to the application to then subdivide 5.26 hectares (13 acres) from Traffic Control, to reduce the speed limit on Rge made for a change in livestock numbers from SW 33-37-26-4, subject to six conditions. Rd 265 south of Hwy 595 to a point 200 metres 811 sows farrow to wean to 500 sows farrow to south of the Country Lane Estates entrance to 60 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS finish which includes proposed construction of km/h. Unanimous approval was given for third Bylaw No. 2014/19 - a bylaw to amend Section a sow barn and a weaner barn on Pt SE 26-37- and final reading to the bylaw. 54.5, Landscaping Specifications for All Other 28-4 until further consideration of the proposed Bylaw No. 2014/18 – a bylaw to amend Bylaw Districts, of the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 to amendments to Red Deer County’s Municipal No. 2013/13, a bylaw for the closure and sale include the planning requirements for “shrubs.” Development Plan in relation to Confined of a portion of road allowance located on the Unanimous approval was given to provide for Feeding Operations (CFOs) takes place. south boundary of SE 17-36-27-4, by revising third and final reading to the bylaw at the June COMMITTEE REPORTS the legal description provided for the portion of 24 meeting. Councillors reported on meetings they have road closed. Unanimous approval was given to Bylaw No. 2014/20 - a bylaw to amend the attended on behalf of Red Deer County since provide for third and final reading to the bylaw Land Use Bylaw No 2006/6 to revise some of June 11, 2014. at the June 24 meeting. the regulations applicable to Direct Control The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. SDAB Appointment – Unanimous approval was District No. 23 (DCD-23) for lands located at given to appoint Don Sibbald, Ron Schaller, Pt SE 7-35-28-4 (Division 4). Unanimous approval MUNICIPAL PLANNING June 24, 2014 COMMISSION

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. Lake in the Pine Lake subdivision. No vote was the environment in terms of dust and noise as with Chairman Councillor P.J.R Massier, Mayor J.J. taken on a motion to deny the application to well as impacting the municipal road was carried Wood, Councillors D.B. Church, C.R. Huelsman, locate an accessory building within the front on a 4 to 2 vote with Councillors Church, Lorenz, R.R. Lorenz and C. Moore in attendance. yard with a 7.5-metre (25’) front yard setback Massier and Moore being in favor and Mayor Councillor J.M. Bota was absent from the relaxation on this property as a motion to refer Wood and Councillor Huelsman being opposed. meeting. decision on the application to allow for discussion Friedrich Gfrerer – Lot 16, Block 2, Plan 772-0519 between the applicant and administration in AGENDA & MINUTES SW 1-36-3-5 (Division 5) relation to alternatives that may be available for The agenda for the June 24, 2014, meeting was the location of the proposed accessory building The property is located within the Hamlet of approved as submitted. The minutes of the June was carried unanimously. Dickson at 1907-3rd Avenue. Unanimous approval 10, 2014, meeting were amended as follows: was given to locate a manufactured home on this Gord Jickling – Lot 10, Plan 1551MC, SE 19-38-26- MPC-14-076 to read “Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood property, subject to seven conditions. 4 (Division 2) to deny the application for Aggregate Removal William and Beverly Stevenson – Unit 128, Plan on SE 24-36-2-5 due to the impacts the proposed The property is located east of the City of Red 862-1413, SW 19-35-2-5 (Division 4) development will have on the community Deer within the Balmoral Heights subdivision. created by the dust and noise of the gravel pit Unanimous approval was given to construct The property is located on the southeast side of development, crushing on site and hauling; and a 232.26 m² (2500 ft²), 7.12-metre (23.8’) high the Gleniffer Reservoir within Carefree Resorts. the potential impact on an Environmentally accessory building on this property, subject to Unanimous approval was given for a 1.48-metre Significant Area (ESA) as the development is nine conditions. rear yard and a 0.04-metre side yard setback located in a floodplain” and the minutes were relaxation for the location of an existing deck on Cyril and Rose-Marie Hermary – Lot 1, Plan approved as amended. this property, subject to one condition. 1159RS, SE 18-37-27-4 (Division 2) Michael and Angela Oshvalda - Lot 5, Plan 992- NEW BUSINESS The property is located approximately 1 mile 0086, SE 14-39-28-4 (Division 6) John and Debra Cawsey – NW 18-36-22-4 east of the Hamlet of Springbrook on Rge Rd (Division 1) 275 north of Twp Rd 372. A motion to deny The property is located approximately 3 miles the application for a Home Business Major northwest of the City of Red Deer in the The property is located approximately 6 miles (Leasing of Mobile Storage Units) on Lot 1, Plan Blindman Ridge subdivision. Unanimous approval northeast of the Village of Elnora on Rge Rd 230. 1159RS, SE 18-37-27-4, for the following reasons: was given to construct a 130.1 m2 (1400 sq. ft.) Unanimous approval was given to construct a (1) The scale and intensity of the business accessory building within the front yard on this second dwelling on this property, subject to nine is not appropriate for the character of the property, subject to nine conditions. conditions. neighborhood; (2) The scale and intensity is not The meeting adjourned at 10:26 a.m. Gordon and Coral Toews - Lot 3, Block 1, Plan compatible or complementary with the uses in 3992KS, SE 12-36-25-4 (Division 1) the area; and (3) The number of trips in and out The property is located on the west side of Pine of the property based on the scale and intensity of the business will incur a negative impact on

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Residents and businesses are often interested in placing signs within County ditches or road rights-of-way. Generally, unapproved signs appear more frequently at this time of year and can become an eye sore and a potential hazard. This trend is most prevalent along Placing the more frequently travelled roads, where there are high volumes of travelers. County road rights-of-way are publicly owned; therefore, in accordance with Section 86 of the Land Use Bylaw, any signs, other than election signs, are not permitted on or over Signs In Road public property unless approval has been granted by the Development Authority. Please be aware that if you do to erect a sign on public property (i.e. within a County road right-of-way or in the ditch), without Rights-Of-Way obtaining permission, the County may remove your sign without prior notice. If you have any questions regarding regulations pertaining to signage please contact Red Deer County Planning and Development at 403.350.2170 or email [email protected]

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

Permit Number Applicant Name Parcel Permit Type Valuation D-14-009 STOUPE, HUGO SE31-38-2-W5M AG SECOND DWELLING - FARM HELP $50,000.00 D-14-083 GALLUP, GARRY & DONNA NE2-36-4-W5M AG MOVED IN BUILDING $130,000.00 D-14-127 NICHOLLS, GREGORY & SHANA NE24-38-2-W5M AG HOME BUSINESS - MAJOR $0.00 D-14-175 GFRERER, FRIEDRICH SW1-36-3-W5M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $115,000.00 D-14-176 CAWSEY, JOHN BRUCE & DEBRA ANN NW18-36-22-W4M AG SECOND DWELLING - FARM HELP $400,000.00 D-14-180 LAK LIMITED SW35-37-26-W4M AG ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM $50,000.00 D-14-189 JICKLING, GORDON SE19-38-26-W4M R1 ACCESSORY BLDG 2150+ $100,000.00 D-14-190 GFRERER, FRIEDRICH SW1-36-3-W5M R3 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $25,000.00 D-14-193 WEDDERBURN, RICHARD & YVETTE SW8-38-26-W4M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $55,000.00 D-14-201 SMITH, CURTIS E & SHAWNA I NW12-36-25-W4M R7 UNCOVERED DECK $2,000.00 D-14-202 BELZIL, LOUIS & AUDET, FRANCE SW31-38-2-W5M BL SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $250,000.00 D-14-213 JACKSON BAKER MCCORMICK DESIGN NW15-37-28-W4M AG SECONDARY SUITE $350,000.00 D-14-218 BUTCHER HOMES LTD SE13-37-28-W4M SL SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $300,000.00 D-14-219 MCKECHNIE, JOHN ROBERT & ADELE BARBARA SE13-36-2-W5M AG HOME BUSINESS - MINOR $0.00 D-14-220 BODA FARMS INC SW5-34-28-W4M AG ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM $100,000.00 D-14-222 POTTS, RANDALL A & AINA M SW14-38-28-W4M R1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $500,000.00 D-14-223 JOHNSON, DARRELL & SHEILA SE22-37-28-W4M R1 ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM $200,000.00 D-14-225 OGILVIE, DOUGLAS ROBERT & BONNIE LYNN NE27-38-23-W4M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $125,000.00 D-14-228 EXECUTIVE BUILDERS GROUP INC. SE13-37-28-W4M SL ACCESSORY BUILDING $15,000.00 D-14-231 FERCHUK, ALLAN DAVID & BARBARA LYNNE SW13-36-25-W4M R7 COTTAGE $525,000.00 D-14-233 BROWN, IAN NE19-36-26-W4M AG ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM $8,000.00 D-14-234 POPE, DAVID & JACQUELINE NE25-35-3-W5M R7 COVERED DECK/ADDITION/SOLAR $15,000.00 D-14-238 KOEN, CHRISTO SW26-37-1-W5M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $900,000.00 D-14-239 PREETE, CLIFFORD & MARLENE PT33-38-28-W4M R1 DECK PERMITTED USE $5,000.00 D-14-240 CAMPBELL, DAVID MICHAEL & CAROL JOANNE NE16-35-28-W4M R1 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $20,000.00 D-14-247 BEAM, VINCENT E & GAIL J NW5-39-28-W4M AG SECONDARY SUITE $60,000.00 D-14-248 MCGONIGAL SIGNATURE HOMES INC NW19-38-26-W4M R1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $0.00 D-14-249 SZTYM, LEONARD & NAUDIA SW14-38-28-W4M R1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $450,000.00 D-14-250 FARNEL, ROBIN NE31-37-23-W4M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $380,000.00 D-14-251 WHISPERING PINES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB RESORT LTD SW13-36-25-W4M R6 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $220,000.00 D-14-252 1196467 ALBERTA LTD SE13-37-28-W4M DC 8 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $290,000.00 D-14-253 GUNNLAUGSON, STEVEN SW24-37-2-W5M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING $370,000.00 D-14-254 ALLINSON, DALLAS & CAROL NW7-39-27-W4M R1 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $18,000.00 D-14-256 DASHKEWYTCH, GEORGE & LEA NW12-36-25-W4M R7 RECREATION VEHICLE PARK MOD $90,000.00 D-14-261 HEISLER, GARY & KERRY SW31-38-2-W5M BL UNCOVERED DECK $2,000.00 D-14-262 LUNDIN, KEN NW12-36-25-W4M R7 COTTAGE $300,000.00 SEE US FOR: • Grain Storage • Tanks & Accessories FLAMANFLAMAN • Grain Carts & Gravity • Chemical Handling • Wagons • Livestock Equipment SALES • Belt Conveyors • Fertilizer, Liquid & Feed • Seed Tenders Storage INNISFAIL • Offset and Tandem Discs • Pressure Washers • Aeration • Heavy Harrows • Mowers & Rotary Cutters • Hay Rakes 403-302-4737 • Rock Removal • Land Scrapers • Land Rollers • Grain Vacs • Grain Baggers • Telehandlers 403-227-2711 • Compact Implements • Grass Seeders

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Joint Waste Roundup: Household Hazardous Waste, Paint & Electronic Waste The HHW, Paint and E-Waste Roundup Program will once again be held in August in the following communities. *Keep in mind, if you miss the roundup, all HHW, Paint and E-Waste can be brought to the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station any time during regular operating hours. Village of Delburne: When: August 15, 2014 (Friday) – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Where: Delburne Public Works Yard Springbrook: When: August 15, 2014 (Friday) – 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Springbrook Fire Hall Spruce View: When: August 16, 2014 (Saturday) – 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Where: Community Hall Benalto: When: August 16, 2014 (Saturday) – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Where: Benalto Rodeo Grounds Materials commonly brought to a Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up or other hazardous waste collection site:

Abrasive cleansers Floor wax strippers Photographic chemicals Acetone Fungicides Propane gas cylinders Aerosol paints and sprays Furniture polishes and waxes Rechargeable Batteries Air fresheners (aerosol) Gasoline Rubbing alcohol All-purpose cleaners (solvent-based) Glass cleaners Rug and upholstery cleaners (H20 & Ammonia Glues (solvent and water based) solvent) Ant/wasp spray Hair coloring Rust removers Antifreeze Hair perm solutions Septic tank degreaser Auto body fi ller Hair sprays (aerosol) Shoe polish Barbeque starters Insecticides Silver and brass polish Bleach Kerosene Solvents, turpentine, varnish, Brake and transmission fl uid Laundry starch lacquers Butane refi lls Laundry stain removers Spot removers Carbon tetrachloride Lighter fl uid Spa and pool chemicals Car (lead-acid) batteries Liquid cleansers Toilet cleaners Car waxes and polishes (solvent and Lye Tub and tile cleaners H2O based) Mildew removers Used oil (where recycling not Contact cement Muriatic acid available) Degreasers (petroleum based) Nail polish and remover Weed killers Disinfectants Oven cleaners Windshield washer solution w. Drain cleaners Paint thinners and strippers methyl alcohol Fabric softeners Paints (oil and water based) Wood preservatives

Acceptable E-waste Items: Televisions, Monitors ,CPU’s ,Keyboard, mouse, cables and speakers, Printers ,Laptops and Notebooks

TWP 362 from Hwy 21 – RR 243 TWP 374 from RR 285 – 283 RR 235 from TWP 362-370 C&E Trail from HWY 592 – TWP 364 2014 Re-Gravel RR 240 from TWP 360-374 TWP 372 from C&E trail – RR 281 RR 244 from HWY 42 – HWY 595 RR 280 from C&E trail – TWP 374 RR 224 from TWP 370 – 384 RR 275 from TWP 373 –HWY 592 Program RR 230 from TWP 352 – 380 RR 272 from TWP 374 -362 RR 224 from TWP 363 – HWY 590 RR 265 from HWY 42 – TWP 362 TWP 370 from RR 223 – HWY 816 RR 264 from TWP 374 – 372 As of July 22, 2014, RR243 from TWP 362-HWY 42 RR 263 from HWY 11 – TWP 381 Re-Gravelling has TWP 374 from RR 250 – 240 TWP 381 from RR 263 – HWY 808 RR 232 from TWP 374 – 370 RR 263 from TWP 374 – HWY 42 occurred on the RR 234 from HWY 21 – TWP 374 RR 270 from TWP 390 – 384 RR 233 from HWY 21 – TWP 374 TWP 390 from RR 270 – 271 following roads: TWP 364 from RR 234 – 224 RR 252 from TWP 351 – HWY 590 TWP 382 from RR 234 – HWY 21 TWP 364 from HWY 42 – HWY 816 RR 232 from TWP 384 – 382 TWP 362 from RR 253 – HWY 816 RR 231 from TWP 370 – 362 RR 253 from TWP 362 – 360 RR 241 from TWP 370 – 362 TWP 360 from RR 260 – 254 RR 282 from HWY 11 – TWP 380 RR 262 from HWY 42 – HWY 590 RR 283 from Burnt lake trail – TWP 374 RR 263 from HWY 42 – TWP 360 RR 284 from Burnt lake trail – TWP 372 RR 264 from HWY 42 – HWY 590 RR 285 from TWP 380 – HWY 592

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NEW TO GAETZ CREEK AND TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT PROGRAM YANKEE FLATS WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS

Have an item you don’t want, but is still in good Leave it building condition? The Take It or Leave It program allows • The facility operators have the authority to monitor County residents to leave items that other residents items being left behind and will ultimately determine can take free of charge. if they are fit for the program or not • After items have been dropped off, proceed to the The Take it or Leave it program is another step in Red scale to weight out. Proceed into the scale house and Deer County’s efforts to reduce the amount of waste pay accordingly. going into our landfills. Take It We now accept E-Waste and Scrap Metal including The Take It or Leave It building is located at the Horn If you are using the waste management facility, you are appliances. Hill Waste Transfer Facility. Items going into the facility able to enter the Take it or Leave it building to browse Fees: as “leave it” are subject to the current fee schedule for through items - E-Waste: NO CHARGE residential waste, however items removed from the You are welcome to load and remove these items from TV’s and monitors, Computers (including keyboards, facility as “take it” are free of charge. Examples items the facility, at no charge mouse, bables, speakers) and servers, Printers, copiers, include: coffee tables, TV stands, furniture, any working If you brought material into the facility, you are scanners, and fax machines, Laptops, notebooks, and required to weigh in and weigh out. Items removed for appliances or electronic items, lawn furniture, etc. tablet computers. the Take it or Leave it building may offset the weight of - Scrap Metal, including white goods without Freon: Please note, the designated Take It or Leave It area is your outgoing load, and therefore reduce the price you STANDARD RATES FOR WASTE APPLY the only area of the facility from which items can be will pay at the scale. - Appliances with Freon: $40 per unit with Freon, $25 removed. Scavenging for materials in other areas of the After weighing out, please proceed to the scale house per unit certified Freon-free. waste management facility is strictly prohibited. for payment (if necessary) and indicate to the attendant For more information, go to www.rdcounty.ca what items are being removed as per the Take it or How It Works 2014 CAPITAL Leave it program. Leave it If there are any questions on how the program works, CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS • Scale your vehicle in and out and pay for your load feel free to speak to the scale house attendant for further according to the current fee schedule clarification and direction. UPDATE • Rather than dumping your item(s) on the waste For more information on this program, please call Andy tipping floor, place it in the designated Take it or Treu at 403.357.2365.

Barbed Wire Recycling Mandatory Water Conservation May 1 to September TR 382 from RR 263 to RR 265 Pavement 30, Overlay: Inclusive Paving & line painting is complete for all RR 284 from Hwy 587 to TR 350 Overlay and TR businesses 352 from Hwy 54 to RR 283 Pavement Overlay: and Paving is complete. residents C & E Trail Base & Paving from TR 360 to 500 that are metres North of TR 362: connected Paving & line paving is complete. From May 1 until September 30, Red Deer to TR 352 from Hwy 54 to RR 283 County residents can recycle barbed wire municipal Paving is complete and strand wire at the Horn Hill Solid Waste water RR 273 (from TR 372 to Hwy 42) - Base & utility. Paving: Transfer Facility for no charge. Costs will be covered by Red Deer County for the first Customers may not water lawns, gardens, Paving started in late July. yards, or grounds between the hours of Pine Lake - Paving Overlay (RR 251, TR 362, & participants until 50 tonne of wire is reached. NOON and 7:00 PM. South Pine Lake Rd): After that, the current residential tipping fee Paving & line painting is complete. will be charged. Customers with odd numbered house or Sandy Cove - Paving and Ditch Work: To be Accepted: building numbers may water their lawns, Paving and minor drainage improvements are complete. • Barbed wire MUST be tightly wound and gardens, yards, or grounds on odd numbered Subdivision Overlays 2014: wrapped. days of the calendar month. Subdivision Paving has been completed in the • Strand wire MUST be tightly wrapped and Customers with even numbered house or following areas: Linn Valley, Herder, Harvey Heights, bundled. building numbers may water their lawns, Gasoline Alley East, Gasoline Alley West. • All wire must be clean of debris such as gardens, yards, or grounds on even numbered Bridge File 70148 - Bridge replacement on RR 42 fence posts, dirt, agriculture wrap, etc. days of the calendar month. South of Hwy 54: • All delivered loads must be inspected by Customers with new lawns or newly seeded Construction began on July 17. on-site staff prior to unloading. lawns may water daily, within the approved Bridge File 1280 - Culvert replacement on TR Location: Horn Hill Solid Waste Transfer daily time allotments, for a period not to 352, West of RR 242: Facility (NE33-36-27-W4) exceed six weeks. Construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2014. When: Mon – Sat, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, May If you have any additional questions, please Bridge File 6864 - Culvert replacement on TR 372 call 403.350.2150, or visit www.rdcounty.ca East of Hwy 2A: through September Tentatively scheduled to start construction mid August. For more information call Andy at Need Fill? Bridge File 356 - Bridge replacement on TR 362 at 403.350.2150 Red Deer County’s drainage program is continuing RR 261: in 2013. As such, we are looking for places to put Construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2014. Anti-Litter Tips Hotline excavation material from our road ditches. Depending BF 7502 - Superstructure replacement on RR 45, 403.597.8477 on the particular location, it could be rough sod and/ or black dirt and/or clay. If you are in need of any South of Hwy 54: Report a spot where garbage has been Construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2014.. of these materials, please give Evan Bedford a call dumped or if you have witnessed someone at 403.350.2150 ext 251. Please note that due to dumping garbage and would like to report environmental restrictions, this material cannot be used the violation. Remember! Littering is a to fill in established wetlands. If you have called in convictable offence. previous years, please be assured that your name is still Please help keep Red Deer County on the list, but that ditch-work has not, as yet, occurred “Clean and Beautiful” in your area Red Deer County News AUGUST 2014 PAGE 8

Red Deer County Volunteer Fire Department is

Applications & Resumes are to be submitted The interview is a typical by 4:30 PM on August 8, 2014. Successful employment interview where Applicants will be contacted by telephone for both parties get a chance to Recruiting! Interviews on Sept. 9, 10, & 11 ask questions and receive Applications can be dropped off in person at : answers. The fi re department’s Stn. 1 located at 37577 Rge Rd 272 ( Delburne Hwy interviewing committee is & 30th Ave) comprised of the Fire Chief Stn. 4 located in Springbrook at 6400 Airport Drive or Deputy Fire Chief, and a across from the Airport. minimum of two Captains. It is, Our offi ce hours are Monday to Friday 0830-1200 however, possible that both the and 1300-1630 hours. Chief, Deputy and all Captains Resume can be emailed to: are present for the interview. You Karen Martel, Administrative Support Assistant, will be notifi ed within the week [email protected] following if you were successful Application forms are available at www.rdcounty.ca or to continue on to the next step. can be picked up at Station 1 or Station 4. I have completed my interview Fire Services Recruitment – Frequently Asked and I have been asked to come to Questions the fi re station for a job related What are the requirements to join the Red Deer physical test, what can I expect? County Fire Department as a volunteer that responds We realize that you may not How much time will I be expected to contribute? to emergency calls? have any fi refi ghting skills at this point, but it is not Members of the fi re department are expected to attend - Be a resident of Red Deer County, living in either a big problem, we will take you through step by step. as many fi re practices as possible during the course of the “Red Deer or Spruce View Fire District Areas” or We are not testing your technical skill, but we are the year. a resident of the city of Red Deer in a location that checking to see if you can physically do the skill. We In the Red Deer Fire District practices or training you can respond promptly to the assigned fi re station check three areas; the fi rst is to see how you handle occur the fi rst four Tuesday evenings of every month, within the Red Deer Fire District Area. heights, the second is on upper body strength, and starting at 1900 hours and normally go to 2200 hours. • Have obtained a minimum of grade 12 or lastly we check how you do in confi ned spaces. This The Spruce View Fire District has practices or training equivalent is not a stress test, just a basic physical job related test. every second Wednesday evening, stating at 1900 • Be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age If I am successful with the physical testing, what hours and normally go to 2200 hours. • Hold a valid class 5 drivers license happens next? New recruits are also expected to attend the “new • Hold a valid fi rst aid / CPR C certifi cate If you are successful in the interview and the physical recruit” orientation program. This training is scheduled • Be able to meet the fi re department’s physical testing, you are well on your way to becoming a over several evenings, in such a way that everyone has agility requirements volunteer fi refi ghter. The last phase requires you the opportunity to attend all sessions. There will also • Be able to obtain a medical examination certifi cate to provide a current driver’s abstract, a letter from be weekend courses scheduled throughout the year proving he/she is fi t to participate in fi refi ghting your family physician stating that you can medically that you are encouraged to attend. activities and; partake in the activities of a fi refi ghter, and fi nally a When you are available you are expected to be on • Be prepared to commit the necessary time and criminal records check by the RCMP. We have basic voluntary call, for any emergency calls that occur in effort involved in being a volunteer fi refi ghter. letters explaining what is required from both your either the Red Deer or Spruce View Fire District areas. Is there anything else that will aid in my chances of family physician and the RCMP. You will have to pay How many calls does the County respond to in an being a successful applicant for the fi re department? the costs of obtaining these items. A driver’s abstract average year? Yes, obtaining one or more of the following will help will cost you approximately $25.00, there is no It depends year to year, hot dry spring conditions your chances. cost for a criminal records check because you are a usually increase our call volume substantially because • Have an air brake endorsement certifi cate volunteering, and a medical done by your physician of grass fi res. An average year would be approximately • Have a Class 3 or better drivers license will vary in cost. 100-130 actual responses. • Hold recognized certifi cates for fi refi ghting I have delivered my drivers abstract, medical and Am I expected to attend all emergency calls? courses criminal records check to the fi re department, now No. There are three (3) fi re stations located around • Live and/or work in locations in which response what happens? the city of Red Deer. You will be assigned to one of times would be benefi cial to the fi re department. These three documents are reviewed by the fi re these stations. When the call comes in, the closest I do not meet all the above criteria, can I still apply? department administration. If favorable, you are station will respond with back up from at least one Yes, we strongly recommend that you still fi ll out assigned to a fi re station as a New Recruit fi refi ghter. other station. If you are assigned to Station 1, you can the application form. The fi rst step is to complete The District Chief in charge of the new recruit training expect to respond to approx. 60-70% of the calls; the the application form with a resume and return it to will set up the dates for the training and advise you other two (2) stations will respond approx. 50-60% Station 1. when and where to attend. of the time. I have fi lled out my application, now what happens? How long does it take from the time I drop off my I am not around all the time, or I work shift work, or All applications are reviewed by the District Fire application until I am accepted to the fi re department? at times I would just not be available to respond to Chief and/or the Fire Services Manager on an ongoing Applications are accepted any time during the year. calls or attend the training sessions, does this pose basis and kept on fi le for future reference. Successful Interview dates are determined by the District Fire a problem? applicants are contacted to participate in the interview Chief and/or the Fire Services Manager and may No. Most of our current members also have similar process which may occur at any time throughout the vary from year to year based on the needs of the fi re times when they are not available for calls. The year. department. Once interviewed, if accepted, you will administration of the fi re department watches this area I have been accepted for an interview, what can I be assigned to a station and new recruit training starts very closely. If a member is not very active or does not expect? shortly afterwards. attend many of the calls, they could be asked to step

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down from their position as a volunteer fi refi ghter. all terrain vehicle and 1 command trailer. after items such as communications or self contained This doesn’t happen very often. We realize that your Station 5 is located in the Hamlet of Spruce View. The breathing apparatus, and other related duties. family and work comes fi rst, all we ask is that you equpment for Station 5 consists of 1 bush truck, 1 What items will I be specifi cally trained in as a make an honest effort to attend as many functions crew truck, 1 engine, 1 rapid response unit, 1 rescue volunteer fi refi ghter? and calls as possible. unit and 2 tenders There are many areas that you will be trained in, I have never belonged to a fi re department or What type of calls do you respond to? some of them are: use of self contained breathing never had any special training dealing with fi re The Red Deer County fi re department currently apparatus, search & rescue, ropes & knots, radio emergencies, am I wasting my time applying to be a does not respond to highway traffi c accidents or to communications, the structure of command, basic volunteer fi refi ghter? medical emergencies under normal conditions. The pump operations, working from hydrants, working No, defi nitely not. We have our own in house training City of Red Deer fi re department provides this service from draught, hose laying, hose loading, operation programs and practice sessions to educate you on to county residences around the City of Red Deer. We and selection of nozzles, driving, ventilation, the job of a volunteer fi refi ghter. This is an ongoing respond to vehicle fi res, grass fi res, structure fi res, structure suppression, fi re prevention, overhaul, process within our department. The more time you emergencies at the airport, carbon monoxide and ladders, salvage, foam, extinguishers, dealing with invest, the quicker you will learn. As stated before, smoke alarms ringing. fl ammable products and many more. The training is a successful applicant will be expected to attend the Are there any full time staff working on the fi re an ongoing process, and you should be continually new recruit orientation training this will give you department? learning for as long as you are involved with the fi re the very basics of fi refi ghting. You will expand on Yes, the full time staff consists of a Fire Service department. your knowledge at the practices which are held on Manager, Assistant Chief – Prevention & Education, How many volunteer fi refi ghters are on the the fi rst four Tuesday evenings of each month. We District Fire Chief and two Administrative staff. department? also hold extension courses from fi re etc on a regular I am a little apprehensive about being the new kid We maintain approximately 45 volunteer fi refi ghters basis. In total this is an 11 week training package that on the block. to provide coverage for the Red Deer Fire District meets the professional qualifi cation for a fi refi ghter, This is not a big problem; we usually try to bring a area. Spruce View Fire District area maintains 15. as set out by the National Fire Protection Association group of people on at one time. As a group you will What area of Red Deer County does the Red Deer (NFPA). Of course, we do not expect everyone to go through the recruit training no matter what your Fire District provide fi re coverage for? pursue this goal of taking all 11 weeks of training. experience or background are. The instruction of the The North boundary is the Red Deer River or the We normally hold different courses of this training new recruit training is done by some of the offi cers Lacombe County/Red Deer County border. The East program on an annual basis. We teach these courses and senior fi refi ghters. In a short time you will get boundary is 3 miles East of Secondary 816 or Range on weekends, trying to fi t in everyone who wishes to to know all your fellow fi refi ghters. Firefi ghting is a Road 250. The West boundary is Range Road 10, participate. It is expected that you take some of the vast and varied fi eld of expertise; we don’t expect you or the beginning of the fi fth meridian. The South fi re etc courses in the fi rst two years of being with the to learn it all in a short period of time. You don’t boundary is along Secondary 592 and Hwy 42. We department. become a fi refi ghter over night, and the members cover over 600 km2 of Red Deer County, which I did not realize that you have four fi re stations, that are here now know that, so you do not have to surrounds the City of Red Deer. This area has an where are they located? worry about being asked to do something you do approximate population of 7750 people. Station 1 is located on 19th street and 30th Avenue not know how to do. After your orientation, recruit What area of Red Deer County does the Spruce or Secondary 595 and Range Road 272. Equipment training, and attending a few regular practices you View Fire District provide fi re coverage for? located at Station 1 consists of 1 engine, 1 tender, should start to feel fairly comfortable with the whole The North boundary is Township Road 380 to the 1 bush truck, 1 rescue unit, 1 utility truck and air atmosphere of being a volunteer fi refi ghter. Medicine River and the eastern border runs adjacent trailer. What are the duties of a volunteer fi refi ghter within to the west side ofthe Medicine River, Gleniffer Lake Station 23 is located in Queens Industrial Park located the Red Deer County fi re department? Reservoir and Red Deer River. to the west of the City of Red Deer. Equipment located As a volunteer fi refi ghter you will: Respond to How long do you keep completed applications on at Station 23 consists of 1 engine/tender combination emergency calls regarding fi res within the Red Deer hand? unit, 1 rapid response unit and 1 bush truck. Fire District area, from time to time you will also Normally we will keep all applications for a one year Station 4 is located at the old military base of respond into other fi re areas as outlined in our mutual period. Mynarski Park. The residential side is now called aid agreements, you will train towards professional If you have any questions regarding the application Springbrook, and the owners of the base buildings qualifi cations for a fi refi ghter as set out by the NFPA form or any of the process of being a volunteer call their area the Harvest Park Business Centre. This standards, you will be part of a team that keeps the fi refi ghter please do not hesitate to give us a call at Station is located South of the City of Red Deer, along units ready for the next emergency call, as a team 403.343.6667. Our Administration staff will be glad Hwy 2A. The equipment for member you will keep the fi re station neat and tidy, to assist you. Station 4 consists of 1 ladder truck, 1 bush truck, 1 you may be placed on a special committee to look Child Seat Safety

According to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffi c they could potentially lead to Statistics, approximately 30 children between the disastrous results. Here are ages of 0 and 4 are killed and 2,866 injured every year some tips to help you with in vehicle crashes. With that said, the proper use and the installation process: installation of child seats is critical to reducing the • Always follow your car number of injuries and deaths sustained by children and child seat installation that are involved in motor vehicle collisions. instructions Your Red Deer County Patrol Department regularly • Ensure your child is conducts child seat inspections by Offi cers that are securely fastened in the certifi ed child seat technicians. These inspections child seat are designed to educate the general public about • Ensure the child seat the proper installation of child seats. County Patrol is securely fastened as Offi cers have found that an alarming percentage of specifi ed in the user’s vehicles failed the routine inspection. In the past, manual old or if you do not know the history of the child seat statistics have shown that approximately 90-95% of • Ensure the tether strap is fastened securely Always consult your vehicle and child seat user’s vehicles that were checked, failed due to the child (forward facing only) manual to ensure that you are installing the child seat being installed incorrectly. • Ensure the shoulder harness is at the right height seat correctly. If you are still unsure if the child Although child seats are quite simple to install, • Ensure that your child is in the right type of child seat is installed correctly, please contact your local routine mistakes are being made during the seat community health centre or your County Patrol installation process. If these mistakes go unchecked, Do not use child seats that are more than 10 years Department at 403.343.6301 for assistance. Red Deer County News AUGUST 2014 PAGE 10 Red Deer County News AUGUST APRIL 2014 2014 PAGE PAGE 11 11

Enterprising Ag Tour Tamara Ranch Inc. Steel Pony Farm Tom & Margaret Towers Mike Kozlowski Red Deer County’s Ag Services Department proudly hosted the 2014 Enterprising Ag Tour on Thursday, July 17, 2014. This year nearly 80 eager participants visited Springvale Meadows Stables, Bowden Farm Fresh Chicken, Crop Production Services in Penhold, Steel Pony Farm, and Prairie Gold Pastured Meats. It was a great The 2014 Enterprising Agriculture Tour is not offi cially touring the Tamara Ranch but since the day learning about local, diverse agricultural operations around Red Deer County. These local producers and farm suppliers opened their farms and businesses to ranch is involved in both Steel Pony and Prairie share the inner workings of their operations, and gave strong incentives for localizing our food choices. The tour was cut a little short at our fi nal stop due to rain Gold Pastured Meats, some history of their farm but the rain was gladly welcomed by the farmers in the area. and explanation about the partnerships is included Mayor Jim Wood, and Councillors Philip Massier, Richard Lorenz, Christine Moore, Don Church, and Jean Bota helped host the tour, along with members of the here. Ag Service Board and Ag Services Staff. A big thank you goes to our host farms and businesses for generously sharing your expertise and operations with the public. The Towers have been managing the farm for 46 years and have been great stewards of the land. Stay tuned for future Ag Services events and programming, and learn about economic development in Red Deer County at www.rdcounty.ca They are very happy to be renting their land to agriculture operators who have the same mindset with regards to managing the land in an Tour Coordinator: Donna Trottier, Tatonga Consulting ecological manner. The Towers want to continue to preserve the land, forests and Bowden Farm Fresh Chicken natural areas on their farm and have someone using the land that will maintain the Chrissy & Richard Dyke philosophy they have been applying. Towers bought the farm in 1966 and moved to the farm in 1967 to start a cleanup The Dyck family has been on the farm at Bowden since 1977. In 1982, John and that has been ongoing for 46 years. The Towers farmed in partnership with Tom’s Springvale Meadows Stables Diana began raising chickens for the Hines Poultry Farm at Beaumont for 20 years family and had a total mixed operation until they split the partnership in 1991 and and started selling directly from the farm. In 1983 they began selling at Farmer’s Peter went their separate ways. Markets in Innisfail, Ponoka, Lacombe, Red Deer, Millarville and Bentley. Turkeys The Towers chose to be a grass based operation, grazing all of the acreage and and were raised for selling at Thanskgiving and Christmas only. In 1990, as business purchasing winter feed needs to eliminate the need for much machinery. They Steel Pony Farm is a human-scale community supported agriculture project grew, a new barn was built. Richard and Chrissy and their family moved to the 3.85 Dorothy ran 250 cows and over wintered them and their calves with stockpiled grass and owned and operated by Mike Kozlowski. Mike has been operating a community acre farm from BC. Today the Main farmer’s market that they attend is the Bearspaw purchased hay rolled out with a hay sled and team of horses. After the family supported agriculture project since 2011 and began working on the Tamara Hansum in Calgary, every Sunday. Brandon and Myranda (Richard and Chrissy’s children) partnership dissolved, in 1991, the Towers chose to manage their farm using the Ranch, owned by Tom and Margaret Towers, in 2012, where he rents 7 acres will be working the Bearspaw market this year. John and Diana “retired” from the holistic management principles supported by Allan Savory. They used a planned of land. Mike prioritizes learning about soil health so that the food he produces chicken business and lease their farm to Richard and Chrissy. The Hansums grazing system that resulted in healthier cattle and reduced vet bills. The planned will always respect the web of life and keep pesticides, herbicides, and chemical The Chicken Operation: originated from grazing also helped improve the quality of the grass, the health of the soil and fertilizers out of the ecosystem. The chicks are purchased from Millar Hatcheries. They buy 2000 chicks every 2 Holland and have biodiversity within the soil. They gradually sold the herd over a 9 year period. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an agricultural system that provides weeks – the chicks are delivered in the mail when they are one day old. The chicks been in the Red They then did custom grazing on a managed intensive grazing system which a way for eaters to co-produce by providing support for the farmer early in the drink a lot of water on their fi rst few days out of the shell so water supply must be Deer area since worked well for them as they could send the cattle home in the late fall and be season when money is needed for seeds and other infrastructure expenses. The constant and monitored. Ventilation in the barns is carefully monitored as chickens 1950. In 1980, they freed in the winter. eaters share the typical risks involved in agriculture such as unfavorable weather, can be sensitive to wind, temperature and moisture. purchased 100 acres at As they were growing more grass than they had cattle for, they were looking for disease and pests but also share the rewards of healthy, fresh food with the farmer. Chickens are rotated through the barns according to their age. The new chicks Springvale Meadows. A few acres were subdivided some cattle that were better at converting grass to fi nished beef. In October 2012 Steel Pony has 120 clients to whom they deliver baskets of produce weekly from are placed in the fi rst barn that has to be kept a little warmer. Chickens are fed for off for other acreages with 95 acres remaining on the property today. 25 kijiji introduced them to a young man with just the beef genetics they wanted. The early July to mid October. As the growing season permits, the baskets from Steel about 6 weeks and are then butchered – 3 ½ - 4 lbs for hens and 4 ½ - 5 lbs for acres are used for the equestrian centre and the other 70 acres are leased out to Towers purchased a small herd of the Lowline Angus that can be fi nished on grass, Pony include between 7-12 varieties of vegetables, depending on what is in season. roosters. neighbouring farmer friends. Peter and Dorothy have 3 children, 9 grandchildren from Blake. They then formed a partnership with Blake Hall that brought his family Clients sign up for the full season with a $695.00 nonrefundable payment. The At 6 weeks the chickens are placed in crates and taken live to the Tschetter Hutterite and 2 great-grand children. to live on the land and gradually take over the day to day operations with his cattle, farm provides food for about 14 weeks in the summer. Colony at Irricana, Alberta for processing. Another family member then comes to Catering to all disciplines, Springvale Meadows Stables offers various amenities Prairie Gold Pastured Meats and the Towers cattle that they bought from Blake. How does Mike organize his production needs? Irricana later in the day with a freezer truck to pick up the processed, bagged including: The grass-fi nished beef that they produce is sold into the Red Deer, Calgary, and At the beginning of the growing season he generates a spreadsheet, listing the chicken and drive it back • Heated indoor boarding (19 box stalls) • Wash bay • Indoor arena with heated Edmonton markets. The Towers wanted to demonstrate what can be done with clients and calculating what the produce needs are for each week throughout the to Bowden. The chickens viewing area • 2 outdoor arenas • Riding, jumping and reigning lessons 400 acres of grass if it is managed with these holistic techniques. growing season. Planting is then determined according to the client list and their are stored on the farm • Jumps available for schooling or lessons • Large paddocks Blake’s brother-in-law, Mike Kozlowski, has a Community Supported Agriculture needs through the growing season. in Bowden either in one Jan Clemmer is the Manager of Springvale Meadows and there are also other staff company that produces fresh vegetables for families in Red Deer and area. Mike Steel Pony Tidbits: of the freezers or in one members working at the facility. There are 25-30 horses boarded at Springvale in also needed land and as our philosophy of land use, of no herbicide, chemical or • Grow over 40 different crops: for example: kale, stir-fry mix, lettuce, broccoli, of the transport freezer the summer and 40+ horses boarded in the winter. Springvale offers various levels pesticide was in common, Steel Pony Farm was relocated in the spring of 2013 to beet greens, swiss chard, radishes, summer turnips, garlic scapes, peas, cilantro, trucks. of care with corresponding boarding fees. The top care level has the horse brought the Tamara Ranch. Steel Pony produces boxes of seasonal and freshly harvested thyme, parsley Chickens are delivered into the barn each night and at the most economical care level the horse remains vegetables that are delivered to families in Red Deer. The Steel Pony concept fi t • 3 full time employees and one part time employee door to door in Calgary in the pasture all day and night. Prices range from $410/month to $575/month. nicely into the philosophy of the Tamara Ranch. • Use fl oating row covers to keep the bugs off and increase the temperature of the every Tuesdays, Canmore Stalls in the barn are cleaned out on a daily basis along with replacement of the The Towers stated that Blake and Mike are bringing an energy and excitement into growing environment for the plants on the last Friday of every bedding/shavings. agriculture that they feel is sustainable for the smaller family farm. Blake and Mike • Partners with Blake at Prairie Gold Pastured Meats with use of his animals as part month, Red Deer every Contact Springvale Meadows Stables: Peter Hansum will help the Towers manage their natural land base, as they move into a season of of a weed control program Thursday and Edmonton 403.347.0661 their lives where they want to be able to visit their grand children and spend more • 3 greenhouses on site – 2 are used for growing tomatoes and the third greenhouse the 3rd Thursday of each 403.347.4044 time away from the day to day work of the land, without having to sell out to a is for starting seeds month. 16 37535 RR 265, Red Deer T4E 1A7 bigger farm to fi nance their retirement. • Steel Pony also sells produce outside of the CSA program at the Wednesday Richard has a cutting area The Towers are hoping that their partnership with these young, enthusiastic Farmer’s Market in Red Deer on Little Gaetz Avenue, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM kitchen on the farm where they cut up chicken to sell in parts. You can get 10 or farmers can be used as a template for other farmers who want to keep their farms 5 lb cases of frozen chicken breasts for example. So the farm is in constant motion Contact Steel Pony: Mike Kozlowski (when perhaps they do not have a family member who wants to take over the farm) with all of the deliveries, Sunday’s Bearspaw farmer’s markets and processing. On 403.506.3634 and pass their management philosophies on to other like-minded farmers. top of all of that they still have to look after the chickens as they grow, clean the [email protected] The Towers mission in life is to leave a moral, spiritual, and economic legacy for barns, move feed. It’s a busy place. www.steelpony.ca their children and grandchildren and to add into that an extended family that is Contact Bowden Farm Fresh Chicken not necessarily biological Richard and Chris Dyck 403.224.2593 Cell:403.350.4481 www.bowdenfarmfreshchicken.com Prairie Gold Pastured Meats • Fungicides Blake Hall • Seed including cereals and oilseeds Blake Hall owns and operates Prairie Gold Pastured Meats that includes beef • Agricultural Equipment cattle, pigs, sheep and chickens. Blake bought his fi rst herd while living in • Fuel, oil and lubricants eastern Canada in 2010. He moved the herd to Alberta in 2011. Blake began raising his cattle on the Tamara Ranch in 2013. Tom and Margaret Towers produce a diverse sward • Agronomy services including soil testing, crop nutrition planning, and want their management methods to carry on into the future and Blake is helping them of healthy, pest-resistant, scouting achieve that goal. high-energy grasses that • Coordination of 3rd party custom spraying • Blake has 50 head of cattle (Lowline Angus) that he “mobs” with Tom Towers’ bring optimal health to The marketplace for CPS extends from Pine Lake to north of Spruce View, cattle for a herd of 80 cattle. the grazing animals of the farm. Blake emphasizes north to Red Deer, South to Eagle Hill. • He also custom grazes 100 heifers. The cattle are moved around on the 400 acre that there is a distinction of taste, nutrition, and ethics drawn between animals The Penhold CPS facility has a blending plant to formulate fertilizer blends farm using a rotational grazing system. Blake moves the cattle on a daily basis. raised outdoors: fed a diet rich in grasses, legumes, and forbs - and conventionally Crop Production Services • 20 ewes and 30 lambs were added to his farm in 2014 raised animals. Meat from animals raised on pastures has a rich fl avour profi le; a broad that are prescribed from soil testing and agronomic investigations. Soil testing • 10 sows and 60 to 100 feeder pigs. The pigs are also grazed in the forest using a spectrum of highly available vitamins, minerals, and other metabolites; dignifi es the Crop Production Services (CPS) is a full service agricultural retailer located along with an understanding of the nutrient requirements of the crops helps rotational grazing system. Sows farrow seasonally once per year. life of the animal; and can be relished by the eater. near Penhold, Alberta. The CPS facility at Penhold, originated as Westview determine the fertilizer rates to be applied to achieve specifi c yields. CPS If you want meat from Blake, you purchase a share – such as a lamb share at the Prairie Gold believes that pasture-based meat production restores seasonality to the Fertilizers which began operations back in the 1980s. The facility became Penhold handles over 7000 tonnes of fertilizer each year. beginning of the season. Prairie Gold then raises and feeds the lamb up to fi nish for ritual of eating meat. Seasonality is to be celebrated and enjoyed as the different species CPS staff members scout fi elds in the growing season to assist growers in the customer. fatten through the year: lamb in spring and summer, beef in summer and fall, pork Parkland Agri-Services in 1997 and then CPS in 2010. Crop Production Prairie Gold Pastured Meats offers some of the fi nest 100% grass-fi nished beef and through fall and winter. A seasonal harvest ensures the meat is of uncompromising Services provide their customers with the products and services they need to determining a need for crop protection products and to help them select the pastured pork in Central Alberta. The animals are cared for in a manner that is quality in nutrition, fl avour, freshness; and cannot be replicated industrially. grow the best crops possible. CPS provides products and services including: most suitable product to meet the needs of the crop. harmonious with nature and regenerative to the soil, the grasses, the animals, the Contact Prairie Gold Pastured Meats: Blake Hall • Crop Protection products Contact CPS Penhold: eater. 587.876.5736 • Plant Nutrition products - soil applied, foliar applied, and seed applied Sheldon Toews: 403.886.4326 Blake centres his farm around perennial pastures and uses grazing practises that mimic [email protected] fertilizers www.cpsagu.ca the natural behaviour of the great herds of the grasslands to build topsoil, sequester www.prairiegoldmeats.ca atmospheric carbon, reduce erosion, increase water retention and drought resistance, Red Deer County News AUGUST 2014 PAGE 12 Adopt-A-Road Program

As part of the ‘Red Deer County Clean and Beautiful’ Anti-Litter Campaign, or groups are encouraged to become partners with Red Deer County in this County Council and County Staff recently spent time collecting garbage along unique program. County Staff provides guidance to make sure clean-up their Adopt-A-Road. The campaign includes the Great Spring Community activities are safe for volunteers. You set the schedule for roadside clean-ups Cleanup and the Adopt-A-Road Program, all quite successfully keeping and gather litter along your adopted community road. Our Roads Program garbage out of County ditches and public areas. maintenance crews pick up and dispose of the litter collected. Adopt-A-Road Pictured are Mayor Jim Wood, Councillor Philip Massier, Councillor signs will recognize your group, family, or the name of a loved one. It’s that easy. Christine Moore, Councillor Richard Lorenz, Councillor Jean Bota, and Councillor Don Church. All agreements and application forms for the Adopt-A-Road Join In! program are available at www.rdcounty.ca Two miles, three times a year, for three years is all it takes. Individual volunteers

Blue-Green Algae Advisory Issued For Pine Lake July 14, 2014

Blue-green algae are currently present in the • People can safely consume fi sh fi llets from are often more pronounced because they waters of Pine Lake. Residents living near this lake. spend more time in the water and are more the shores of this lake, as well as visitors to Blue-green algae can produce a toxin likely to accidentally ingest contaminated this lake, are advised to take the following (poison) that can cause serious illness to water. precautions: animals or humans who drink or have skin People who consume contaminated water • DO NOT DRINK WATER directly from, contact with water containing this toxin. as a primary source for drinking water can or allow your pets to drink water directly Although weather and wind conditions develop more serious illnesses, such as liver from, this lake. Boiling this contaminated can cause algae blooms to move from one damage, over time. lake water will not remove toxins. Provide location in the lake to another, the toxin can If you suspect a problem related to blue- an alternative source of drinking water for stay in the water even after algae have moved green algae, or if you require further pets and livestock. or disappeared. information on blue-green algae, please • DO NOT SWIM OR WADE or allow As such, this advisory will remain in effect call Health Link Alberta at 1.866.408.5465 your pets to swim or wade in this lake. until further notice. (Stay tuned to www. (LINK). • AVOID CONTACT with blue-green algae rdcounty.ca for updates). Alberta Health Services is the provincial along the shoreline. People who come in contact with or ingest health authority responsible for planning and • DO NOT feed whole fi sh or fi sh water containing toxic blue-green algae may delivering health supports and services for trimmings from this lake to your pets. experience skin irritation, rash, sore throat, more than four million adults and children • People may wish to limit their own sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a consumption of whole fi sh and fi sh vomiting and/or diarrhea. Symptoms usually patient-focused, quality health system that is trimmings from this lake, as it is known appear within one to three hours and resolve accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. that fi sh may store toxins in their liver. in one to two days. Symptoms in children Red Deer County News AUGUST 2014 PAGE 13

RENTAL/DEMO EQUIPMENT: ATV Quick Attach Spray System MORE RENTALS Want to take care of some weeds around your acreage, farm yard, or anywhere where larger For Red Deer County equipment can’t fit? Red Deer County now has Landowners two ATV sprayers you can mount on your ATV. Available for rent for only $30 per day! Each 403.350.2163 sprayer has a 14 gallon (50 liter) tank capable www.rdcounty.ca/agriculture of spraying approximately 0.5 to 1 acre (0.2 to 0.4 ha) per tank. Each sprayer is also set up with a handgun on 50ft of hose to perform spot treatments around more sensitive areas. If you are not familiar with herbicide application equipment the Ag Services staff will be glad to go over the operating procedures with you, as well as answer any questions you may have to ensure PLASTIC MULCH APPLICATOR you are confident with what you are doing. FREE RENTAL. Give your trees a head start Also, keep in mind that if you have larger areas and reduce the maintenance required on your Shelterbelt! to spray, we also still have our truck box sprayers If you would like more information on the ATV sprayers or available to rent. the truck box sprayers or if you would like to book please call Roland at 403.342.8654..

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TREE PLANTER Plant young fingerlings quickly and Fence Line Weed Control efficiently, your tractor required.

Fence lines tend to be the most weed infested parts of any pasture or crop field. To help address this common issue Red Deer County started the Fence Line Weed Control program. This program targets small brush, noxious and prohibited noxious weeds along fence lines, and at only $100/half mile of fence SOLAR WATERER line, it is a deal that is hard to pass up on. Free Try-Before-You-Buy for a three week To sign up for the program contact Roland at the period. number below. He will set up a time to view the problem and to go over the agreement with you. Spraying of the fence line can be done shortly after the agreement is signed or we can do a fall treatment after your crop has been removed. Also, if you would like to spray your own fence line, Red Deer County Ag Services has a boomless ATV sprayer available to rent. If you would like any information on this program, TRUCK BOX WEED SPRAYER or if you would like to sign up, please contact $30 for the day. It slips in the back of your Roland at 403.342.8654. truck and is simple to use.

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR RED DEER COUNTY LANDOWNERS 403.350.2163 – www.rdcounty.ca/agriculture ERADICABLE WEEDS PROGRAM AG TRAINING INCENTIVE Landowner pays for cost of herbicide (if used), County covers labour Up to $200 to cover 50% of the registration costs of any Ag related and disposal. courses taken by County Residents. CONSERVATION PARTNERS AND ALUS SAFETY TRAINING INCENTIVE Care. Connect. Conserve. Local on-the-ground projects like water Up to $200 to cover 50% of the registration costs of any CSA or ASA ELECTRIC FENCING quality enhancement, fish and wildlife habitat conservation, and tree- certified training courses taken by County Residents. Improves pastures with extra fencing. planting. SAFE WATER WELL INITIATIVE Up to $1000 to help plug abandoned and unused water wells. Bring the fresh air IN and keep the insects OUT!

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Clubroot Tours August 19 in Red Deer County

Attend a Clubroot Update in the Field! Hear the latest in clubroot research, see clubroot resistance sources at work in a local fi eld and learn about the impact of this disease on your Canola Production.

Reserve your spot for a morning or afternoon tour at www.canola.ab.ca or call 1.800.551.6652.

Jointly sponsored by ACPC and your local County. Weeds Of The East

With the higher concentrations of cultivated can be effective to reduce seed production, but a rhizomes. Flowers are pale yellow with a fields east of Highway 2 brings a different set of well-timed herbicide application is the preferred deep yellow center, arranged alternately at weeds than those of the west-country. Most of method. the end of dense stems (snapdragon-like). the cultivated land is not a concern for prohibited and noxious weeds, however the fence lines and Leafy Spurge Control Measures headlands tend to be the problematic areas. Lowland (Provincial Designation Repeated cultivation can effectively destroy the root and riparian weeds are difficult to control given – Noxious) system. Hand-pulling may be effective in soft soils the close proximity to water but early control will - leaves are however; repetition will likely be required to remove always yield the greatest results. More importantly, numerous all the root pieces. Some herbicides may be helpful control along our waterways reduces the impact of and attached in managing toadflax but herbicides alone will not these weeds to our neighbors. Some weeds that have directly to the eliminate toadflax. historically been a problem in the east side of the stem, arranged county are: alternately and Canada Thistle (Provincial Designation – sometimes Noxious) White Cockle - “white campion” spirally, leaves - leaves are lance-shaped, dark green, (Provincial Designation are long alternately – Noxious) narrow and arranged. Leaf - hairy plant waxy, flowers edges can vary with: are small and yellow-lime green. Produces from smooth opposite leaf milky latex when damaged which may cause with no spines arrangement, irritation to the skin including rashes and to irregularly prominent blisters. lobed with midrib, tap sharp spines. root, white Control Measures Flower heads flowers, Mowing and hand pulling is ineffective yet, form at the end separate male extensive tillage throughout the growing season for of the stems in and female 1-3 years may be effective. A few herbicides can be clusters of one plants. White effective yet timing is critical. to several. The Cockle can have colour may vary multiple stems per plant, and the stems are Toadflax from plant to plant and can be purple, pink swollen at the nodes. Seeds are same size as (Provincial Designation or white. canola and are extremely difficult to separate – Noxious) Control Measures from crops - leaves are soft, waxy, lance- Cultivation is ineffective. Repeated mowing/hand - very problematic in hay or forage stands, shaped and pulling gradually depletes the food energy stored in as infested fields are cut and baled, which numerous, the root system yet several years of effort must be helps this species travel great distances and arranged committed. Several herbicides can be effective yet infest new areas alternate but application timing can greatly affect its effectiveness. may appear Control Measures opposite. If you would like further information on these or Cultivation is not recommended as stem and root Roots consist any other noxious and prohibited noxious weeds fragments can regenerate into new plants. Mowing of creeping please visit https://www.abinvasives.ca/ www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2 38105 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County Join us... Sundays at 9:00am, 11:00am and 6:30pm (403) 347-6425 with CrossRoads Kids (infant to grade 6) THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE!

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Eradicable Weeds Plant Profile: Hawkweeds (Hieracium sp.) By: Jordon Smith

Have you ever wondered what that “wildflower” giving them a fuzzy appearance. The plants actually was? Red Deer County would like to help have a basal growth of leaves 10-15cm long Meadow you identify that plant. Our experienced staff and flower stems anywhere from 15-90cm tall. Hawkweed have a number of different resources available Both Meadow and Mouse-ear Hawkweed have flower and to help you determine what that plant is and yellow flowers which makes them difficult to whether it’s of concern of not. Identifying distinguish from dandelions from afar. The seed head these plants is the crucial first step to be able easiest distinction is that Meadow Hawkweed to monitor problem areas for sources of weed has multiple flower in a cluster at the top of contamination. We may even have a program to the flowering stem, and Mouse-ear hawkweed help you eradicate certain weeds! only has a single flower head but may have The 2010 Provincial Weed Control Act lists certain small red stripes on the underside of the flower. plant species as either noxious or prohibited Orange Hawkweed is very noticeable since it noxious. Under these classifications, noxious looks just like a small orange dandelion, yet Colony of weeds must be controlled while prohibited the orange color and vigor of the plant means Orange noxious must be destroyed. Red Deer County it is sometimes found in people’s flowerbeds. Hawkweed has developed a program to help landowners All Hawkweed seed heads look like miniature deal with the prohibited noxious weeds called; dandelion puff balls. The Eradicable Weeds Program (see the ad Hawkweeds establish easiest when there has section for more info). been some sort of disturbance to expose fresh Mouse-ear One of the prohibited noxious weeds on the soil. Limiting soil disturbance, and avoiding Hawkweed Weed Act that we would like to focus on over-grazing will help reduce the chance of showing red in this issue is: Hawkweeds (Hieracium sp.). hawkweeds successfully establishing. stripes on Currently there are three hawkweeds listed on Currently there are only three known cases undersides and the Provincial Weed Act; Meadow Hawkweed of Orange Hawkweed in the County and only the hairy nature (Hieracium caespitosum), Mouse-ear Hawkweed one case of Meadow Hawkweed. Hawkweed is of Hawkweeds (Hieracium pilosella), and Orange Hawkweed very present on our radar as some neighboring (Hieracium aurantiacum), while many more are Counties have high numbers of hawkweeds that being considered for future revisions. Hawkweeds they are dealing with, so the chance of invasion are a particularly nasty group of weeds since they is fairly high. If you suspect you know of a site are all able to reproduce by several methods; where any of the Hawkweeds are occurring, by seed, by stolons, by rhizome, and even by please contact Agricultural Services as a quick Field of broken plant fragments. These abilities allow response allows the best chance of control for Meadow Hawkweeds to invade areas very easily and very these plants. If you have any further questions or Hawkweed rapidly take over eliminating existing native concerns, please contact Agricultural Services at vegetation. 403.350.2150. All the hawkweeds are covered in bristly hairs Round-Up (Glyphosate) is a NON SELECTIVE Herbicide! It will kill grass and broad leaf plants and trees, but will not eliminate bugs, rodents, or fungus By Art Preachuk – Red Deer County Ag Services Manager Since the Glyphosate (Round Up) Patent expired about broadleaf plants and the seed they have deposited in to use around the house. Now you wouldn’t use a bar 10 years ago, there are now 22 similar products listed the soil. You end up with solid weeds for the next of soap to brush your teeth would you? So only use in the Alberta Agriculture “Blue Book.” Produced by few years and the cost of reseeding the grass. herbicides for what the label recommends…”Wait, my a dozen different companies, the products may have • Don’t use Glyphosate to spot spray weeds out of mother used to use a bar of soap in my mouth!”…Well, special traits or uses, but one thing they still have in your lawn (like dandelions). The round white spots not the best example, but I hope you get my drift. common is that they are “non-selective”, they will kill will take a couple of years to grow back. Pictures depict Glyphosate (Round Up type products) both grasses and broad leaf plants and trees. • Don’t use at reduced rates to control weeds in lawns. damage in Lawns. At least 22 similar Glyphosate Read the label and use only as directed. Glyphosate The attached photos show build up on wheels, products are on the market. Read the label, know works well and is one of the safest products on the overlaps and dew that helped the product kill what you are using! market. the grass even at the low rate. In this case it was Remove all completion It is actually a salt based product that was first under Maverick that was used. and the Weeds are first to return development as a water softener product. Until • Don’t go for a walk across the front lawn with your observations were made of the effects it had on the rubber boots that may be wet from a Glyphosate laboratory lawn. As far as being safe, its effects are application, we will be able to trace you steps for neutralized when it comes in contact with soil, so it has quite a while! no residual effect and will not leach or move in the soil. • Don’t use it on Bugs, it will not affect them but kill But it has to be used as directed by the label only and all the plant life they are on then they will just move with goal of eliminating all of the vegetation. to a new spot. So your starvation plan will not work Some “Don’ts” we can relay to you are: ether! Get the appropriate Insecticide for your bugs • Don’t use Glyphosate to control Broadleaf Plants in and follow the label. Grass/Pasture. It may be a cheap fix this year but Just as we have cleansers in the household, we have with the grass gone there is no competition for those rodenticides, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides

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Parkland Regional Libraries

BOWDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Announcing Hoopla – Borrow free video, Art Attack – August 5th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 www.bowdenlibrary.prl.ab.ca music, and audiobooks with your Library card. PM. Registration required for this free, adults-only Enjoy on your PC, tablet, or phone. From program. 2101 - 20 Avenue Hollywood blockbusters to best-selling authors Local Author Book Signing – Dr. Brian Inglis, 403.224.3688 and artists – you’re sure to find something you’ll brief discussion of his book, Sylvan Lake: a [email protected] enjoy. Postcard Perspective, followed by a book signing. Tuesday - Thursday: Noon - 8:00 PM Summer Reading Program “Eureka” - Thursday, August 7, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesdays, August 6 to August 27, ages 5 and Pre-Release Movie Event – Showing We had great participation in the Pioneer under at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, ages 6 and over Maleficent on Saturday, August 9th from 3:00 PM Passport contest and our Salute to Volunteers! at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Weekly themes: Puzzles to 5:30 PM. Free, all ages welcome. Popcorn and Thank you to all businesses who participated and Games, Dinosaurs, Monsters, and Band. punch provided. Donations graciously accepted. and who donated prizes for the contest. For the Tweens and Teens (ages 10 and Mystery Book Club - Tuesday, August 12, Congratulations to the winners! over) - Pre-registration required. Beginner’s from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. August selection will Literary Backpacks – A variety of titles and Robotics: Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Gamers be 1st to Die, by James Patterson. Pick up your activities to introduce your preschooler to the UNITE: Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM. copy at the Library! wonderful world of books. Youth/Adult Summer Reading Program Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library Book Movie Nights at the Library – Check at the - July 2 to August 26. Prizes include Trip for Sale – Saturday, August 16, 10:00 AM to 4:00 Library, website and Facebook for dates during 2 on Alberta Prairie Railway “Country Dinner” PM. Books for sale by donation. the summer. Excursion, Discovery Wildlife Park passes, West Sylvan Lake Library Book Club - Wednesday, Ongoing Events: Edmonton Mall gift pass, A & W prizes, books, July 16, 6:30 PM. and more! Pennies for Programs – We accept Lap-Sit - Story-time program for children 0 to 3, Special Thursday Evening Events pennies and any coins to fund programs. All - Watch Wednesdays, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Free, drop contributions welcome. our Web Site, www.ipl.prl.ab.ca for these special in. events as well as upcoming presentations or call Bottle Donations One-on-One Computer Assistance - Bottle donations accepted 403.227.4407. – Half- at the Library or take directly to the Olds Bottle hour or one-hour sessions with Corrie. Please Depot and put in the Bowden Library Box. PENHOLD & DISTRICT LIBRARY call or come to Library to make your free Wish List - New computer chairs, Small 403.886.2636 appointment. rectangular table (2-3 feet high), Volunteers, Cash Eureka! Summer Reading – Tuesdays, July 8 Adult Art Series - Tuesday, July 8, from 5:30 donations. Thank you for your contributions! to August 26. Ages 3-4 at 9:00 AM, ages 5-6 at PM to 7:00 PM. Special guest Archana Brown will ELNORA PUBLIC LIBRARY 11:00 AM, ages 7-12 at 1:30 PM. Free fun, call to be teaching us how to make Gulab Jamun. register. www.elnoralibrary.prl.ab.ca Stitch and Chat – Knitters, Crocheters, and Wanda Strandquist Reader’s Corner - First Wednesday of every needlecraft workers of all ages and levels of Elnora Public Library month at 1:00 PM. Sept. 3 at 1:00 PM, Read: expertise welcome for an evening of stitching, [email protected] “The Enchanted” by Rene Denfeld. Join us for a sharing ideas, and meeting new people. First and 403.773.3966 lively discussion. third Wednesdays of the month, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. INNISFAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY Penhold Fall Fair – Sept. 13th at 1:00 PM. Stop www.ipl.prl.ab.ca by and create a festival hat. Launching Hoopla! – Borrow free video, music, and audiobooks with your library card. 403.227.4407 Technology Questions? - iPod, iPad, Enjoy on your PC, tablet, or phone. Hoopla is live Come and check us out! e-Reader, Computer. Ask for Lem, available now! Ask staff for details. Tuesdays 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sylvan Lake Book Club – Wednesday, August SYLVAN LAKE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY 27 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Newcomers www.sylvanlibrary.prl.ab.ca welcome! August selection is The Book Thief, by 4715 – 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB Marcus Zusak. 403.887.2130 Third Annual Sylvan Lake Library Zombie Party, Cookie Decorating Walk – Looking for volunteers for Zombie Walk TD’s Summer Reading Program – Seven in September. Call or email Corrie for details at weeks of reading, games, activities, and prizes for [email protected] all ages! July 8 to August 22. Participate in the Playing Musical Bananas at July 10th Creativity weekly programs or keep track of your reading Lab at home with your own Reading Log. See our website for more details.

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NOMINATE FOR THE 2014 STARS OF ALBERTA VOLUNTEER AWARDS

The search is on for Alberta’s outstanding volunteers as nominations for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards are now open. From students to seniors, volunteers are the backbone of our communities and you can help to recognize their selfless generosity.

Do you know local heroes who are making a difference in your community? Consider putting their names forward for the 2014 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.

The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards honour extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer achievements have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. Six awards, two in each category of youth, adult, and senior are presented annually on or around international Volunteer Day, December 5. AWARD CRITERIA Albertans, who meet the following criteria, are eligible for a Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award: • Exemplifies the spirit of community service; • Demonstrates exemplary initiative, leadership, and creativity in his/her service to others; • Serves as a role model for others in his/her community; • Inspires others to engage in volunteer service, and • Improves the overall quality of life of fellow Albertans and the community as a whole.

Submissions can now be made online. For complete instructions visit: www.culture.alberta.ca/voluntarysector/stars

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 Award nominees and their nominators will be notified in writing of the selection committee’s decision in November 2014.

Recreation and Culture Boards

DIVISION 1 Springbrook Archery Club – For all ages. Contact Donna, [email protected] www.div1rec-culture.com 403.573.4451 for more information. Debbie Matthie, Treasurer, 403.227.3051 Swimming at Collicutt Centre – Vouchers available for free DIVISION 2 [email protected] swims. Contact Tara, 403.886.5535. Alahna Hunter, Secretary, 403.224.2912 www.div2rec-culture.com Movie Tickets for Carnival Theatre – Limited number [email protected] BARD on BOWER – July 17 to August 3, Prime Stock available. Contact Tara, 403.886.5535. Dan Sunstrum, 403.350.5964 Theatre presents Shakespeare in the Park on the Outdoor Individuals/Families of Division 3 are welcome to apply [email protected] Stage at Bower Ponds in Red Deer. Featuring Hamlet and A for 50% of funding for recreational or cultural activities Midsummer Night’s Dream performed in repertory (2:00 PM DIVISION 5 to a maximum of $100 per person per year. Funding and 7:00 PM on select days). FREE Admission, donations www.div5rec-culture.com reimbursement for current year only, is limited. (once budget gratefully accepted. Performances are suitable for all ages! Set 2014 Funding Requests - Division 5 Recreation and Culture is reached, no more reimbursement will be available). Copies against the romantic backdrop of beautiful Bower Ponds, Bard Board met with representatives from 22 community groups of receipts must be supplied. Guidelines available online. on Bower returns with two plays to enjoy on a warm summer’s and organizations to review their 2014 funding requests. After The Board welcomes ideas for new recreational and cultural evening. Ghosts and faeries and midsummer madness - states discussions, the board set the 2014 budget. Over $31,200 opportunities. are turned upside down, play actors are triumphant, and was allocated to 21 community groups and organizations New Board Members Welcome. Contact Linda, young lovers chase each other blindly in a “Supernatural with the balance allocated to a contingency fund to assist with 403.347.3860 or [email protected] or Tara at taralind@ Summer” of fun and intrigue. applications that come in during the year; to administration shaw.ca For more information visit: www.primestocktheatre.com costs (5% of total grant) and to the Family Reimbursement Supported in part by Red Deer County Division 2 Rec. and DIVISION 4 Program. Culture Board. For upcoming event notification, email division4recboard@ Family Reimbursement Program provides up to $100 Division 2 Needs Directors, one from every district. We also gmail.com per family per year to help defray the costs of authorized, need a President, Secretary, and Volunteer Event Organizers. Facebook: Red Deer County Division 4 Recreation and Culture participatory recreational and cultural activities. For more Have You Applied for your Family Personal Activities Board information and applications see our County website. Grant? - Each family member is eligible for a rebate of 50% Monday Night Golf at Innisfail Golf Club – Starts July 7. Thank You - We extend our thanks to all participants for their of the fees for approved activities to a maximum of $100 per Two Division 4 residents can golf for $35, includes 9 holes and many volunteer hours to provide recreational and cultural year. Receipts are required – forms available from the website cart. Must be booked with Colin Smith by phone, text or email activities for residents of Division 5. or County office. 403.505.2204 or [email protected] DIVISION 6 For more information: [email protected] Summer Carnival and Movie Under the Stars – August 9 at Contact [email protected] to receive Emails, updates, Cottonwood-Gordon Hall. Carnival from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. DIVISION 3 changes of events. $3/person. Featuring bouncers, mini-golf, jousting ring. Movie Reminder: Paper Calendar for Division 6 Rec. and Culture will www.Div3Rec-Culture.com Under the Stars at dusk. $5/person or $20/family. Carnival and no longer be available. Communication of events will be by Antler Hill Ongoing Activities include Yoga, Kids Movie special rate: $30/family. Carnival and Movie Concession Email, website, or “County News”. Contact division6board@ Connection. Call Kathy, 403.227.5585 for more info. or check by Cottonwood Cougars Junior Forest Wardens. hotmail.ca to receive emails, updates, changes of events. website. New ideas/funding applications welcome: New Members Welcome to join the Board. Please email Yoga in the Garden, Springbrook – Wednesdays, June 11 Colin Smith, President, 403.505.2204 [email protected] if interested. to August 27, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. $4 drop-in or $25 [email protected] for the summer. Bug spray recommended. Contact Adrian, Linda Toews, Vice-Preesident, 403.224.2882 403.350.9533.

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Community Engagement Sites (CES)

SPRUCE VIEW COMMUNITY 1,2,3 Come Play With Me – Tuesdays from Prep Course in Innisfail or Sylvan Lake, Call ENGAGEMENT SITE 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon, July 15 to August 403.227.2866. Located at Spruce View School 19. FREE parent-child family literacy program. The Hall Learning Centre is offering the 100-hour Box 130 Spruce View, AB T0M 1V0 Rhymes, songs, and stories as well as other course in partnership with Academic Express Carrie Koster – VC Coordinator creative activities together in a fun program. Inc. funded by Alberta Works, Government of Phone: 403.227.7875 (rings in Spruce View) Alberta Health Services: Better Choices, Better Alberta. Those students successfully completing Email: [email protected] Health, 6 classes – August 21, 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18, the exams will be awarded their GED high school www.spruceviewces.com and 25 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Free Health equivalency certificate. BOWDEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Workshop for people, family members, caregivers, Included: Course, Books, Calculator and Exam SITE and health care providers interested in learning Fall session will start Sept. 16 until Dec. 2 (Exams more about living with long-term conditions, will follow) and run Tues. Wed. and Thurs. Located at Bowden Grandview School, Call e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, events from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at: 403.227.2866 depression, etc. HJ Cody High School in Sylvan Lake Delburne Community Engagement Site Toastmasters: Join Central Alberta Skytalkers!!! HALL Learning Centre in Innisfail For more information please call Sheila at – Are you interested in joining a local Innisfail 403.749.3838 or 403.505.4106 or email: SYLVAN LAKE COMMUNITY Toastmasters? Meetings are the first and third [email protected] ENGAGEMENT SITE Thursdays of each month from 7:30 PM to 9:00 Located at HJ Cody High School, Call INNISFAIL HALL LEARNING CENTRE PM at the Hall Learning Centre. Come on over!!! AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SITE 403.227.2866 INNISFAIL/SYLVAN LAKE Located at the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre, FREE GED (General Educational Development) 403.227.2866. Call to receive monthly newsletter.

FCSS is a program between the help students in all grades Bands, Outdoor Fair with rides and games, Vendors province and local municipalities be successful learners. Market, Parade, Main Stage Live Entertainment, Pancake Cash donations are also Breakfast, Fireworks, Teen Night, Kids Corner, and with the objective of building strong accepted. With your much more! We still need volunteers! Call 403.886.4567 communities through prevention, generous support, Bowden or email [email protected] for more information. self help and volunteerism. can continue to have its SPRINGBROOK FCSS own local program to assist To register or for Information on any Springbrook BOWDEN FCSS those in need. To see school supply lists for various grades, please Google Bowden FCSS program call Adrian at 403.350.9533 or search Olde Library, Community Resource Centre and Bowden Springbrook FCSS on Facebook. Grandview School Supply Lists 2014-2015. Springbrook Archery Club FCSS Community Registration and Info Evening – - Club times are Thursday Contact info for Corrie Monk, Family and Community September 18 at the school. More details to come. To evenings only during July and August from 6:30 PM to Support Services: Phone: 403.224.2207, email: fcss@ 8:30 PM. Open to all ages. book a table, please call 403.224.2207 or email fcss@ Springbrook Community Garden town.bowden.ab.ca, and Facebook: Fcss Bowden town.bowden.ab.ca If you are leaving a voicemail, please – Looking for volunteers to assist with the community plot. Flexible Resident Glynn leave a call-back number. times, all produce goes to those in need. Volunteer Graham, Bowden CAO DELBURNE FCSS support needed for the Fall Harvest on September 13th. Andy Weiss, and MLA Nora Smith, Delburne FCSS Community Worker Call for details. Kerry Towle Phone: 403.749.3654 Yoga in the Garden – Runs Wednesdays from 6:00 to Seniors Brunch www.belongingexposed.blogspot.ca 7:00 PM, at Springbrook Community Garden, $4 drop- and Aging Well ELNORA FCSS in per session. Conversation was held Youth Garden Program for youth aged 8 and up. No June 13. Special thanks to For information on any Elnora FCSS program, please cost, meets Wednesdays until harvest at the Community Bobby-Jo Stannard, FCSS call Sheila Gongaware, 403.773.3920 or elnorafcss@ Garden from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Program Coordinator, for her informative presentation; platinum.ca Summer Youth Program Ladies Evening Ou – Lots of fun activities for Mayor Robb Stuart and CAO Andy Weiss for their t - Creating Homemade Thinking youth from field trips to woodworking, photography and support in attending, and to MLA Kerry Towle for her of You Cards on Wed. Aug. 20, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 more! Call Adrian for info or to register. attendance and caring remarks. The biggest thanks go PM at Elnora Ag Building. Please call or email to register. to all the folks who came out on a cold rainy morning; It’s Time to Rock-A-Doodle-Doo!! - “Chickens” WEST COUNTY FCSS matinee dinner theatre on Sat. August 16 leaving the enjoyed the brunch; and participated wholeheartedly C.H.I.P.S Program, Summer Fun Activities - We Elnora Drop-In at 9:00 AM. Please call for more details. in the conversation, will be getting together throughout the summer for We Walk - Great opportunity for all ages to walk and demonstrating their keen play dates at the park, Dickson Dam outings, picnics, enjoy the great outdoors on Monday, August 4, 11, 18, interest in the wellbeing and other fun summer activities. For dates and more and 25, meeting Kirsty at Neighbourhood Place at 10:00 of not only Bowden information, contact Pam Hetu, 403.505.9091 or AM to walk the paths and venture around Elnora. Please seniors, but the town as [email protected] call for more details. a whole. New Community Members in West Red Deer Seniors Brunch and PENHOLD FCSS County, WE WELCOME YOU! If you are new to the Aging Well Conversation FCSS Youth Trip – Thursday, August 21st, for ages 6 community, please let me know so that a representative Seniors Benefits to 12, cost is $25/youth. To register, please call Jennifer can Welcome You with a basket full of community and Support volunteers are ready to help you find if you are Blaylock at 403.886.4567. Volunteers are needed. County information. Contact Pam at 403.505.9091. entitled to all the available government benefits. They Hurry! Spots are limited! Supplies for Students Program – West County can help you navigate your way through paperwork; Summer Fun Program - for ages 6 to 12, At Penhold FCSS will be taking donations for the Supplies for answer questions, and connect you to FCSS for further Regional Multiplex, program cost is $100/week or $60/ Students Program. School is around the corner and resources and supports. Call 403.224.2207 for more mini week. Registration packages at Penhold Town there are families that will be in need of a little help for information. Office or online at www.townofpenhold.ca the upcoming school year. Some past donations were Backpacks for Bowden – Please drop off new school Call 403.886.4567 for more information. backpacks, calculators, paper, crayons, etc. This program supplies at the Town Office during normal business Vendors Market – Check out the weekly Vendors is for the Spruce View and Benalto Schools. Contact Pam hours. They say it takes a village (or in this case, a Market at the Penhold Regional Multiplex every at 403.505.9091 or [email protected] Thank you for town) to raise a child and your support is needed to Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. your generous support. Penhold Fall Festival, Sept. 12 and 13 – Battle of the Willow Valley Presbyterian 26016 - Hwy 595 (Delburne Road) Church Services Every Sunday 10:00 a.m. Bus: 403-343-6623 1st Sunday of the month: Fred Lane Fax: 403-341-4270 Farm, Livestock, Oilfi eld, 2nd Sunday: Cowboy Church + Hymns & Music Commercial, Auto, Home, by the Potters & Purdies Toll Free: Aircraft 1-888-884-9948 Great Rates, Great Service 3rd Sunday: Rev. Reg Graves

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Collins Community Centre

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100th Anniversary for St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (Willow Valley) Valley Centre About 175 people attended St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (Willow Valley) Valley Centre 100th Anniversary on June 21 and 22. The weekend included potluck supper, camping, visiting, music, cowboy poetry, catered lunch, and Sunday Service. Red Deer County News AUGUST 2014 PAGE 20 Benalto Rodeo Photos by Linda Schafer

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These Cowboys are at the one of the few events left carrying on this tradition. without a tremendous volunteer base. The Ag top of the game and it goes to show just how elite During the intermission of all three performances, Society is starting to make plans for the 100th Rodeo and competitive the Benalto Rodeo is. Fans got to entertainment was provided by kiddie chuck races, in 2017. be up close and personal with the whole experience. wild pony races, and the award winning Shadow Returning and new fans can rest assured that the There was not a bad seat in the arena. The quality Riders Drill Team. growing community of Benalto will continue to offer of Stock that was supplied by the Stock contractors Saturday was filled with the Horse Show and an the small-town hospitality that makes this rodeo was top-notch. obstacle challenge. The Benalto Booster Club blocks such a premium event. A big thank you goes to all Each day, the Rodeo was started with a Pancake off the school street and has a Tailgate sale. There the Volunteers, Fans, and the Cowboys for bringing Breakfast, served up by Members of the Ag society. was also a Miniature Bucking Bulls competition you another quality Rodeo. Pro Cyclists set to Race through The County on September 4 Stage routes have been announced for Canada’s largest professional cycling race, the Tour of Alberta. The race, scheduled for September 2 to 7, 2014 will feature more than 700 kilometers of racing from Calgary to Edmonton and features a host of varying terrain. The Tour will find its way to Red Deer County on Thursday, September 4, for what is considered “Stage 2” of the bike race. This 145 Kilometer / 90 Mile leg will begin at noon in Innisfail, and then travel through the County to Sylvan Lake. Two circuits around Sylvan Lake will be a great sight for spectators, and then the Tour continues north of Red Deer, eventually curling back into Red Deer County from the east on Highway 11 over the Joffre Bridge, and ending in the City Centre. During the inaugural event in 2013, the race featured the same short, steep climb up Red Deer’s 55th Street which helped a breakaway stick. Red Deer County is taking advantage of a tremendous opportunity for the Red Deer region to garner regional, national and international media exposure. The Tour of Alberta entourage is expected to exceed 1,000 individuals, including riders, team personnel, media, and event staff that provide a local economic impact with hotels, restaurants, and other services. It is estimated that the 2013 Tour of Alberta generated $25 million in countries were represented and the field included former ranked cyclists. The 2013 Tour of Alberta champion gross economic activity in the Province of Alberta. Tour de France champions and top internationally- was Australian Rohan Dennis of Team Garmin-Sharp. Red Deer County Council has agreed to provide The race received six days of national and international $20,000 in financial support, as well as Patrol and road television coverage, broadcast to 162 countries and closure assistance, to the Red Deer Local Organization 41million international television viewers. National live Committee for the 2014 Tour of Alberta pro cycling coverage included 30 hours on Sportsnet. race. Expect similar excitement and international media The 2013 Tour of Alberta race saw 15 of the world’s coverage this September! top teams race through 20 Alberta communities. 25 Discover more at www.tourofalberta.ca