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Red Deer County NewsAUGUST AUGUST 2014 2014 PAGE 1 Enterprising Agriculture Local ag businesses on display on 2014 Enterprising Ag Tour. See All The Highlights on Page 10 Become A Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Information on Page 8 & 9 Facebook.com/ reddeercounty WHAT’S INSIDE Follow us on Twitter @reddeercounty RED DEER AIRPORT NEWS… ...................... PG 2 ROADS RE-GRAVEL UPDATE… ....................PG 6 ERADICABLE WEEDS… .............................PG 15 TOYOTA GALAXY the right choice LANTERN STREET FACTORY RED DEER EVENT “Proud to be in Red Deer County” 74050H1 Gasoline Alley, Red Deer County • www.reddeertoyota.com 403-343-3736 1-800-662-7166 Red Deer County News AUGUST 2014 PAGE 2 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.