AN AGENDA FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JULY 27,2009 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. IN ATTENDANCE: MAYOR KEN GRAHAM

COUNCILLORS DEREK BAIRD, GARY MACDONALD, JASON HEISTAD, PATT CHURCHILL, DON SHYGERA

C.A.O. DALE MATHER CORP. SERV. DIR. DARRYL JOYCE COMM. SERV. DIR. SHELLEY GAGNON C.F.O. BARBARA SCOTT OPER. SERV. DIR. BOB SCHULZ RECORD CLERK ZITA KENNEDY

ADOPT AGENDA:

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ADOPT MINUTES:

=::-:~~~~~=-=-~~:-:::-:~~.AND~~~~:-:::-::==~~~~~~~~ THAT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009 BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED I AMENDED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY THE MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009 COMMENCING AT 7:00P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

IN ATTENDANCE:

MAYOR KEN GRAHAM

COUNCILLORS GARY MACDONALD, DEREK BAIRD, TRACEY WALKER, JASON HEIST AD, DON SHYGERA, PATT CHURCHILL

C.A.O. DALE MATHER CORP. SERV. DIR. DARRYL JOYCE RECORD CLERK ZITA KENNEDY

ABSENT: C.F.O. BARBARA SCOTT COMM. SERV. DIR. SHELLEY GAGNON OPER. SERV. DIR. BOB SCHULZ

ADOPT AGENDA: MACDONALD & BAIRD- THAT THE AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009 BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY THE ADDITION OF ONE ITEM FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AND ONE ITEM FOR RECREATION/CULTURE/EDUCATION SERVICES. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT MINUTES: CHURCHILL & WALKER- THAT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009 BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MUNICIPAL SAFETY COUNCIL REVIEWED THE MUNICIPAL SAFETY NEWS NEWS: THAT WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

NOTICE OF SAFETY: ALBERTA INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION NOTICE OF SAFETY PERFORMANCES ON BUS AND TRUCK CARRIERS STANDARDS WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

ALBERTA HEALTH JULY 3, 2009 CORRESPONDENCE FROMALBERTA SERVICES: HEALTH SERVICES REGARDING THE FORMAL STRUCTURE FOR THE NEW ORGANIZATION WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

THANK YOU NOTE: A THANK YOU NOTE FROM ART AND JEANETTE WIEBE WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION. CENTRAL ALBERTA NOTIFICATION OF THE FIRST ANNUAL CENTRAL STROKE FUNDRAISER: ALBERTA STROKE SURVIVORS 'WALK AND ROLL" FUNDRAISER ON JULY 21, 2009 WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

BEER GARDENS: WALKER & HEIST AD- THAT COUNCIL APPROVES THE REQUEST THAT THE LIQUOR PIGS IN THE 590 SLOW PITCH LEAGUE SETUP A BEER GARDENS ON AUGUST 14, 15 AND 16 AND ALLOW CAMPING AT THE ARENA AS LONG AS THEY HIRE SECURITY AND THAT THEY OBEY ALL EXISTING TOWN POLICIES. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CENTRAL ALBERTA COPY OF JUNE 18, 2009 CENTRAL ALBERTA ANNUAL REPORT: ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL REPORT WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

CENTRAL ALBERTA COPY OF JUNE 30, 2009 CENTRAL ALBERTA CERTIFICATION: ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATION WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

CUPWOSTTP: COPY OF JUNE 2009 CORRESPONDENCE FROM CUPW-STTP ADVISING OF ISSUES RAISED FROM THE ADVISORY PANEL OF THE CANADA POST CORPORATION STRATEGIC REVIEW WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

BONNYVILLE JUNE 12,2009 NEWSLETTER FROM BONNYVILLE NEWSLETTER: AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

RD COUNTY HEIST AD & CHURCHILL- THAT COUNCIL APPROVES PLANNING DEVEL.: RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE RED DEER COUNTY PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REFERRAL OF DEVELOPMENT ON THE NE 21-35-28-4 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

VIDEO INITIATIVE: CHURCHILL & MACDONALD- THAT COUNCIL ACCEPTS CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP REQUEST FOR INVOLVEMENT IN A VIDEO INITIATIVE. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BUILDING PERMIT BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS FOR JUNE 2009 WERE TOTALS: PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

ASSESSMENT REVIEW: MINUTES OF THE ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD BOARD MINUTES: MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 23,2009 WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

BILL 202: CHURCHILL & MACDONALD- THAT THE TOWN SENDS A LETTER TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SERVICES RECOMMENDING THAT THE MUNICIPAL AUDITOR GENERAL AUDITS THE REGIONAL SERVICES COMMISSIONS. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MYCIP: COPY OF THE TOWN OF INNISFAIL MUL Tl YEAR CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

2 WATER COMMISSION: JOHN VAN DOESBURG PROJECT MANAGER OF THE PRESENTATION: SOUTH RED DEER REGIONAL WASTEWATER COMMISSION WILL PRESENT ON MONDAY, JULY 20 AT 5:00PM, LOCATION AT THE TOWN OFFICE.

POLICING GRANT: JUNE 12, 2009 CORRESPONDENCE FROM ALBERTA SOLICITOR GENERAL ADVISING OF THE 2009/2010 MUNICIPAL POLICING ASSISTANCE GRANT WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

CRIME REPORT: COPY OF THE INNISFAIL DETAILED CRIME REPORT FOR MAY 2009 WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

POLICY# 2009-004: CHURCHILL & SHYGERA- THAT POLICY 2009-004, EXHIBIT HANDLING BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ALBERTA ANIMAL COPY OF THE ANIMAL SERVICES MUNICIPAL LAW REPORT: ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR JUNE 2009 WAS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION.

ACCOUNTS CHURCHILL & MACDONALD- THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT AS PRESENTED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURN WALKER & MACDONALD- THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL BE ADJOURNED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TIME7:45 PM

MAYOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

3 ENVIRONMENT HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE

COUNCILOR- DEREK BAIRD

1. COPY OF MINUTES FOR THE SOUTH RED DEER REGIONAL WASTEWATER COMMISSION ON JULY 17, 2009- FOR INFORMATION. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING SOUTH RED DEER WASTEWATER COMMISSION July 17, 2009 AT 9:10A.M. BOWDEN FRIENDSHIP CENTRE, BOWDEN, AB

Board Members Present:

Dennis Cooper Chairman Town of Penhold AI Kemmere Vice Chairman Mountain View County Cody Berggren Town of Bowden Jim Lougheed Red Deer County Pat! Churchill Town of lnnisfail

Regrets: Warren Smith Town of Olds

Administration and Consultants Present:

John Van Doesburg Project Manager Dale Withage GAO Larry Wright Town ofOids Steve Mcinnis Mountain View County Andy Weiss Town of Bowden Rick Binnendyk Town of Penhold Darwin Durnie Stantec Steve Weninger Stantec Zita Kennedy Recording Clerk

Chairman Dennis Cooper called the July 17, 2009 Regular Meeting to order at 9:10A.M.

Adoption of Agenda: Rick Binnendyk circulated copies of a letter from the Town of Penhold requesting a second connection point for a new development. Chairman Dennis Cooper asked that item 5.4 Correspondence from the Town of Penhold be added to the agenda.

RES 09-96 Moved by Jim Lougheed that the SRDRWC Board approves adding 5.4 Correspondence from the Town of Penhold to the agenda CARRIED

RES 09-97 Moved by Cody Berggren that the SRDRWC Board adopts the agenda as amended. CARRIED

Minutes: RES 09-98 Moved by AI Kemmere that the SRDRWC Board adopts the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2009, as presented. CARRIED 2

Business Arising: WRSB Assets Transfer Agreements with Town of Penhold and Red Deer County

RES 09-99 Moved by Jim Lougheed that the SRDRWC Board approves the Master Transfer Agreements with Town of Penhold and Red Deer County with a Net Book Value of $1,023,117 as of December 31, 2008; and the associated completion Agreements; and authorizes the Chairman and CAO to execute them on behalf of the Commission. CARRIED

Revised 2009 Capital Budget

RES 09-100 Moved by Pat Churchill that the SRDRWC Board adopts the revised 2009 Capital Budget, as presented with revenues totaling $41,098,475 and expenditures totaling $41,098,475. CARRIED

RES 09-101 Moved by AI Kemmere that the Commission request from the Province written confirmation that the funds can be used for the Government funded projects as outlined in the revised 2009 Capital Budget. CARRIED

Reports: Technical Committee:

Cody Berggren advised there had not been a Technical committee meeting so he had no report.

Engineer Report: Stephan Weninger reviewed his written report in the agenda.

RES 09-102 Moved by Jim Lougheed that the SRDRWC Board accepts for information the July 17, 2009 Engineer Update Report. CARRIED

Discussions with the City of Red Deer: Dale Withage presented a verbal report on meetings 1 with the City of Red Deer since the May 15, 2009 meeting regarding the 20 h Avenue alignment and land acquisition.

At 10:20 A.M. AI Kemmere stated he had potential conflict of interest with the discussion and left the room.

RES 09-103 Moved by Cody Breggren that the SRDRWC Board accepts for information the July 17, 2009 Discussions with the City of Red Deer Report. CARRIED

AI Kemmere returned to the room at 10:35 A.M.

Chairman Dennis Cooper recessed the meeting at 10:37 A.M. Chairman Dennis Cooper reconvened the meeting at 10:52 A.M. 3

Chairman: Dennis Cooper presented his verbal report.

RES 09-104 Moved by Cody Breggren that the SRDRWC Board accepts for information the July 17, 2009 Chairman's Report. CARRIED

GAO Report: Dale Withage reviewed his written report in the agenda.

RES 09-105 Moved by Jim Lougheed that the SRDRWC Board accepts for information the July 17, 2009 CAO Update Report. CARRIED

Project Manager Update Report: John Van Doesburg circulated and reviewed his written report.

RES 09-106 Moved by AI Kemmere that the SRDRWC Board accepts the information the July 17, 2009 Project Manager Update Report. CARRIED

Financial Reports:

2009 Capital Budget YTD Report.

RES 09-107 Moved by Cody Breggren that the SRDRWC Board receives for information the 2009 Capital Budget YTD Report to July 6, 2009. CARRIED

2009 Governance and AdministrationBudget YTD Report.

RES 09-108 Moved by Cody Breggren that the SRDRWC Board receives for information the 2009 Governance and Administration Budget YTD to July 6, 2009. CARRIED

Bank Statements for April and May of 2009.

RES 09-109 Moved by Jim Lougheed that the SRDRWC Board receives for information the bank reconciliation report for the period of April 1, 2009 to April 30, 2009. CARRIED

RES 09-110 Moved by Patt Churchill that the SRDRWC Board receives for information the bank reconciliation report for the period of May 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009. CARRIED 4

New Business I Added Items

Joint Meeting Between SRDRWC and MVRWSC and the Province

RES 09-111 Moved by AI Kemmere that the SRDRWC Board advises the MVRWSC that the SRDRWC Board requests that the strategy session with the MVRWSC be deferred until early September and following MVRSWC receiving approval on their debt limit extension. CARRIED

Preliminary Draft of Membership Agreement

RES 09-112 Moved by Patt Churchill that the SRDRWC Board receives the Preliminary Draft of the. Membership Agreement for infonnation and directs Administration to bring the Draft of the Membership Agreement to the September 18, 2009 Board meeting for consideration for approval. CARRIED

Policies

Accounts Payable

RES 09-113 Moved by Jim Lougheed that the SRDRWC Board receives the draft Accounts Payable Policy for information and directs Administration to bring the Accounts Payable Policy to the September 18, 2009 Board meeting for consideration for approval. CARRIED

Authorization of Unbudgeted I Unplanned Expenditures

RES 09-114 Moved by AI Kemmere that the SRDRWC Board receives the draft Authorization for Unbudgeted I Unplanned Expenditures Policy for information and directs Administration to bring the Authorization for Unbudgeted I Unplanned Expenditures Policy to the September 18, 2009 Board meeting for consideration for approval. CARRIED

Correspondence with the Town of Penhold

RES 09-115 Moved by Jim Lougheed that SRDRWC Board directs the CAO, Project Manager, and Consulting Engineers to address the request from the Town of Penhold for an additional connection to the regional transmission line and to obtain a decision from the Board by electronic vote if the decision is required before the September 18, 2009 Board meeting. CARRIED

Next Meeting:

Regular Meeting- September 18, 2009, Bowden Friendship Centre-9:00A.M. 5

Adjournment:

RES 09-116 Moved by Pat! Churchill that the July 17, 2009 Regular Meeting be adjourned at 11:55 A.M. CARRIED

CHAIRMAN CAO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES COMMITTEE

COUNCILOR- GARY MACDONALD

1. COPY OF THE COMMUNITY BUS MEETING ON JULY 15, 2009 REGARDING THE NEW BUS- FOR INFORMATION.

2. CORRESPONDENCE FROM DARREN PACHES REGARDING EDMONTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT- FOR INFORMATION. Community Bus Meeting with Royal Canadian Legion And Town oflnnisfail July 15, 2009

File: 32-3200 Attendance: Richard Black, Royal Canadian Legion Eva Riddle, Royal Canadian Legion Gary MacDonald, Councillor Lyle Travis, Bus Society Dale Mather, CAO oflnnisfail Zita Kennedy, Executive Assistant

Item 1. Drivers Community Bus: Handi Bus: Main Driver- Jim Fisher Main Driver- Bill Caldwell Spare Drivers- Lyle Travis Spare Drivers- Tom Cook, Alec Park Jim Fisher

-will only have 3 drivers on hand, one main driver and two secondary drivers -need a copy of their Driver's Abstract and Medical

Item 2. Rate Charges Current Rate Charge: $1.40 per Km -locally $1.60 per Km- out of town

New Rate Charge as of September 1, 2009: $1.65 per Km -locally $1.85 per Km- out of town

These rate charges will become effective as of September I, 2009.

- $0.20 per Km charge will go into a Reserve Fund for the Community Bus. The Royal Canadian Legion will send separate monthly accounts for the Community Bus and Handi Bus. A cheque will be made to the Reserve Fund reflecting the total Kms used for that month.

C:\Documents and Settings\Carmela\My Documents\Community Bus\Community Bus Meeting July 15, 2009 1 Item 3. Policy -A copy of the Policy was given to Jim Fisher for his input. -Once Community Bus Policy has been revised we will have the Drivers sign copies of the Policy ..

Item 4. Community Bus Agreement -A copy of the Community Bus Agreement was given to Richard Black for review. -A revised Community Bus Agreement will be made.

Recommendations: -To set up a budget reflecting fuel, safety inspections, other expenses to run the bus -Do more advertising -May need a set rate for overnight trips -May need to set up a surcharge for fuel i.e. either a fuel rate charge per Km or a percentage of revenue -Need to purchase a Parks Canada Permit -US trips may need more insurance -Have Old Community Bus Safety Inspected

(:\Documents and Settings\Carmela\My Documents\Community Bus\Community Bus Meeting July 15, 2009 POLICY MANUAL

TOWN OF INNISFAIL

POLICY NUMBER: 2009-005

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 2009

THIS POLICY REPLACES POLICY#: 2006-004

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY: lnnisfail Community Bus

OBJECTIVE: The lnnisfail Community Bus Committee wishes to establish a policy pertaining to the operator's qualifications and duties in relation to operating the Bus, the procedure for booking the Bus, Bus maintenance, duties of the Bus Committee and duties of the Town of lnnisfail.

STATEMENT:

A. DRIVER

1. Driver must: a) be a minimum of 25 years of age; b) hold a valid Class 2 operators license; Q-Endorsement c) be approved by the Community Bus Committee, Royal Canadian Legion and the Town of lnnisfail d) be required to be tested by an independent driver examiner; e) must pass annual medical

2. The Driver will have complete charge of the bus during any trip

3. The Driver will not consume any alcohol during a period of 12 hours prior to operating the Community Bus and during any trip. The driver will not take any drugs which could inhibit a drivers awareness or ability to operate the bus. Drivers in violation of this policy will not be permitted to operate the Community Bus at any future date.

4. The Driver will be required to keep the Community Bus Committee informed of all traffic violations and convictions that he or she may incur. The Driver will provide the Town of lnnisfail with a copy of his/her driver's abstract on annual basis.

5. The Driver will report the Legion Manager and Town of any problems (mechanical otherwise) that he/she may experience with the Community Bus.

1 6. The Driver will conduct a safety inspection of the Bus prior to each trip, any shortcomings must be repaired before proceeding.

7. The Driver will fill out the bus log book indicating safety inspections and maintenance being carried out. And the Driver is to submit his/her own log book.

8. The Driver will refuel the bus after each trip. The amount of fuel and mileage are to be recorded in the bus log. On extended trips, the Driver will purchase additional fuel as needed.

9. The Driver is required to sweep the bus and service the bathroom after each trip. If major cleaning and/or washing is required, the Driver will advise the Legion Manager or designate.

10. The bathroom will be locked on 3 hour trips or less and will only be open with special request to the Driver.

11. Each Driver shall make a revised check for interior or exterior damage after each trip. If any damage is found, it should be documented in the bus log and reported to the Legion Manager.

12. The Driver will obtain two copies of the bookings for the person in charge of chartering group. Booking copies will be returned to the Legion Office

13. Invoices will be the responsibility of the Royal Canadian Legion Office. The Driver must ensure invoices are turned in after each trip.

14. The Driver's first responsibility is the safety of the passengers and under no circumstances is he/she to abandon the bus.

15. In case of a breakdown, the Driver should arrange transportation for the passengers and ensure their safety. The Driver should immediately contact the Legion Manager.

16. All Drivers are to be tested by the designated tester. Those interested in driving should apply to the Legion Manager. The Legion Manager will arrange for testing.

17. Drivers that have not driven for six months or more will be required to retest.

18. The Driver is responsible for the overall control of passengers, care and operation of the bus. Groups renting the bus will name a person responsible for policing and control of the passengers. If the Driver is of the opinion the safety of passengers is in jeopardy, then he has the right to refuse service.

19. Candy, gum, food and beverages on the bus will be restricted at the discretion of the Driver. 2 20. The bus will be operated in accordance with all regulations governing the operation of a bus including the National Safety Code. In particular, posted speed limits are to be complied with.

21. Drivers must obtain the operating permits that are necessary to operate a passenger bus.

22. Drivers are prohibited from talking or texting on cell phones while driving.

B. COMMUNITY BUS BOOKINGS

1. Bookings of the community Bus will be made through the Royal Canadian Legion during normal office hours. Copy of booking slip attached.

2. Special occasion trips and all out of Province trips must be approved by the Bus Committee.

3. Those persons booking the Community Bus may be required to pay a deposit of $100.00 at the time of booking.

4. If a booking is cancelled seven days before departure, the deposit will be refunded.

5. Rates established for use of the Community Bus shall be: • a local rate of $1.65/km including 3 hours standby; • out of Town, non-county rate will be $1.85/km including 3 hours standby; • the standby rate will be $20.00/hr, maximum 8hrs • In addition, the recommended maximum operator's fee shall be $25.00 for trips of 8 hours or less and $50.00 for trips over 8 hours. Overnight trips will include $45.00 per day for meals plus accommodations for the driver. The driver will be responsible for his meal on trips where one meal period is covered, if two meal periods occur during any trip then the driver will be entitled to a meal.

C. BUS COMMITTEE

TOWN • Transportation Services Councilor • Director of Operations

LEGION • Manager • Secretary

NON COMMITTEE MEMBER •

3 Bus Committee is responsible to do the following:

1. Advisory Committee of the Town Council to meet as required, no less than yearly.

2. To review and discuss operations.

Royal Canadian Legion Responsibility

1. To ensure the bus is properly maintained. 2. Bookings and administrative duties are handled through the Legion Office.

3'. Generate funds for future capital requirements.

Town of lnnisfail Responsibility

1. Purchase insurance annually.

2. Liaise with Royal Canadian Legion.

DATE POLICY APPROVED BY COUNCIL:------' 2009.

Mayor Chief Administrative Officer 4 2009 July 12

To Whom It May Concern,

I apologize for not addressing this letter to you personally as I am mailing this to 106 different Alberta Municipal and Provincial Representatives.

With the City Of Edmonton's recent decision concerning the fate ofthe Municipal Airport, I feel that Edmonton is NOT fulfilling its obligations as a Capital ofthis Province. There are any number of reasons for having and keeping an airport for any town or city. Aviation is a mode of transportation that rivals nothing. For Edmonton having AND keeping a downtown airport, the reasons are simple and numerous:

-The airport is not just for Edmonton, but also for anyone who wishes to visit or do business in this city. -Medical flights of any importance rely on the close proximity ofthe airport to medical centers in Edmonton. -The Capital of Alberta is in Edmonton, and as such timely accessibility is important for all levels of Government.

You can decide how important any of these are to whom you represent. If the City of Edmonton is unwilling to provide these responsibilities as a Capital of Alberta, then maybe it is time to choose a NEW Capital of Alberta. I say this regrettably as an Edmontonian. But as an Albertan, the City of Edmonton is NOT being a proactive Capital. I know suggesting a New Capital of Alberta is outrageous, but so is limiting the accessibility of Alberta to an important center. If accessibility for the rest of the Province is not important for Edmonton, then Edmonton should not be the Capital.

Sincerely,

Darren Paches 101-11224116 St Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2W1 MLA Mailing List

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COUNCILOR- JASON HEIST AD

1. COPY OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION ON JULY 13, 2009- FOR INFORMATION.

2. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE ALBERTA MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS REGARDING MUNICIPAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE- FOR INFORMATION. TOWN OF INNISFAIL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, JULY 13,2009@ 6:30P.M. AT INNISFAIL TOWN OFFICE.

Present: Mayor: Ken Graham Councilor: Don Shygera Councilor: Derek Baird Dev. Officer: Elwin Wiens

09D-029: DB HOMES INC 5107-56 Street Lot llA, Block 11, Plan 752-1471 R-3 zoning district Application for construction of a 28 ft x 32 ft oversize rear detached garage. Motion: Baird & Shygera to approve the application conditional to limiting the maximum size to 28 ft x 30 ft. MOTION CARRIED

09D-030: BLUE BIRD MOTEL 4001-48th Avenue Lot 7, Block A, Plan 1889 RS Hwy-C zoning district Application for installation of a 4 ft x 8 ft portable sign. Motion: Shygera & Graham to approve the application. MOTION CARRIED

09D-031: SHEM DHARAMPAUL 6500 Cottonwood Road SW 'l4 Sec 17; 35-28-W4th RD wning district Application for installation of a manufactured home. Motion: Graham & Baird to approve the application subject to notification of adjacent property owners. MOTION CARRIED

09D-032: RANDY & MICHELLE LORENZ 5680 Woodland Road Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 082-0732 RD zoning district Application for relocation of self storage buildings. Motion: Baird & Shygera to approve the application subject to conditions of the Highway Corridor Design Guideline Requirements. MOTION CARRIED ~ Elwin Wien~ Recording Secretary ALBERTA MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Office ofthe Minister MLA, Lac La Biche - St. Paul AR43060

July 21,2009

His Worship Ken Graham, Mayor Town of lnnisfail 4943 - 53 Street 7. / lnnisfail, Alberta T4G 1A1 \(J/V Dear Mayor Graham:

Thank you for your project application under the capital funding component of the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI).

I am pleased to inform you that the following project has been accepted as a qualifying project under the capital funding guidelines. Your municipality may apply the following amount of your MSI capital funding allocation to the qualifying costs of the project:

CAP-748 Tracked Bobcat $ 90,000

I wish you, your ~Veil, and the municipality's staff success with the project.

Siorernly !/l'

Ray Danyluk Minister cc: Honourable Luke Ouellette, MLA, lnnisfaii-Sylvan Lake Dale P. Mather, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of lnnisfail

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() Pn'ntd on r~q&d paprr RECREATION I CULTURE I EDMONTON SERVICES COMMITTEE

COUNCILOR- PATT CHURCHILL

1. LABOUR AND MATERIAL SCHEDULE FOR 2009- FOR CONSIDERATION.

2. PROPOSED NEW TAX LINE FOR AUTUMN GLEN LODGE TAX- FOR CONSIDERATION.

3. RECOMMENDATION OF ADMINISTRATION TO AWARD THE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT- FOR CONSIDERATION. TO BE HANDED OUT

4. PARKLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY SUMMER 2009 BOOKLET- FOR INFORMATION.

5. SOD TURNING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW LIBRARY ON AUGUST 5 AT 7:00PM- FOR INFORMATION TOWN OF INNISFAIL LABOUR AND MATERIAL SCHEDULE- 2009

FOREMAN $55.00 PER HOUR

LABOURER $30.00 PER HOUR

ADMIN I SUPERVISOR I ENGINEER $100.00 PER HOUR

ASPHALT $25.00 SQ. M. 3" DEPTH

SIDEWALK $140.00 SQ. M

CURB AND GUTIER $125.00 /LM

MONOLITHIC SIDEWALK $225.00 /LM

REMOVE AND REPLACE MONO S/W $250.00 /LM

REMOVE AND REPLACE C/G $150.00 /LM

REMOVE AND REPLACE SIDEWALK $165.00 SQ.M

WASHED ROCK $35.00 CU. M

CRUSHED GRAVEL $20.00 CU. M

SAND $15.00 CU. M

PIT RUN $12.00 CU. M

BLACK DIRT $15.00 CU. M

WEED EATER $30.00 /HOUR

MOWER 6' $50.00 /HOUR 14' $80.00 /HOUR

EQUIPMENT RATE SCHEDULE

Y, TON TRUCK $25.00 PER HOUR 1 TON TRUCK $25.00 PER HOUR 5 TON TRUCK (INCL. OPERATOR) $110.00 PER HOUR GRADER (INCL. OPERATOR) $150.00 PER HOUR LOADER (INCL. OPERATOR) $115.00 PER HOUR BACKHOE (INCL. OPERATOR) $90.00 PER HOUR EXCAVATOR (INCL. OPERATOR) $130.00 PER HOUR BOBCAT (INCL. OPERATOR) $75.00 PER HOUR SWEEPER (INCL. OPERATOR) $150.00 PER HOUR STEAMER (INCL. OPERATOR) $90.0 PER HOUR SINGLE AXLE TRUCK (INCL. OPERATOR) $115.00 PER HOUR TANDEM TRUCK (INCL. OPERATOR) $140.00 PER HOUR WATER TRUCK $75.00 PER HOUR BUCKET TRUCK $90.00 PER HOUR

SEWER MACHINE C/W ONE-TON TRUCK AND TWO OPERATORS $100.00 PER HOUR AIR COMPRESSOR C/W JACKHAMMER & BITS $160.00 PER DAY

LOT SERVICING (WATER & SANITARY) $5,500.00 LOT SERVICING INCLUDING ROAD REPAIRS $8,500.00 LOT SERVICING SECURITY MEASURES (MIIMUM) $5,000.00- $10,000.00 TOWN OF INNISFAIL

LABOUR AND MATERIAL SCHEDULE- lO(If- 2oo 1

FOREMAN $50.00 PER HOUR

LABOURER $25.00 PER HOUR

ADMIN I SUPERVISOR I ENGINEER $lOOPER HOUR

ASPHALT $2{00 SQ. M. 3" DEPlli :X) I t,lo""' SIDEWALK $1*-00SQ.M. fif-O ,-c<-oo CURB AND GUTTER $160:00 ILM zZS.tre MONOLilliiC SIDEWALK $Hl6:00 ILM

REMOVE AND REPLACE MONO SIW $250.00 ILM

REMOVE AND REPLACE CIG $150.00 ILM ,/

REMOVE AND REPLACE SIDEWALK $165.00 SQ. M. V'

WASHED ROCK $30.00 CU. M.

CRUSHED GRAVEL $15.00 CU. M. zD

SAND $11.00 CU. M.

PIT RUN $10.00CU.M. fl.­ ,;- BLACK DIRT $15.00 CU. M.

WEED EATER $30.00 /HOUR v

MOWER 6' $50.00 /HOUR .~ 14' $70.00 /HOUR

EQUIPMENT RATE SCHEDULE

Y,TONTRUCK $ 20.00 PER HOUR I TON TRUCK $ 20.00 PER HOUR 5 TON TRUCK (INCL. TOR) $106.00 PER HOUR GRADER (INCL. OPERATOR) $145.00 PER HOUR LOADER (INCL. OPERATOR) $112.00 PER HOUR BACKHOE (INCL. OPERATOR) $ 84.00 PER HOUR EXCAVATOR (INCL. OPERATOR) $129.00 PER HOUR BOBCAT (INCL. OPERATOR) $ 73.00 PER HOUR SWEEPER (INCL. OPERATOR) $144.00PERHOUR STEAMER (INCL. OPERATOR) $ 85.00 PER HOUR SINGLE AXLE TRUCK (INCL. OPERATOR) $112.00 PER HOUR TANDEM TRUCK (INCL. OPERATOR) $135.00 PER HOUR WATER TRUCK $ 70.00 PER HOUR BUCKET TRUCK $ 85.00 PER HOUR

SEWER MACHINE CIW ONE TON TRUCK AND TWO OPERATORS $ 90.00 PER HOUR AIR COMPRESSOR C/W JACKHAMMER & BITS $150.00PERDAY

LOT SERVICING (WATER& SANITARY) $5000.00 ii, 500 LOT SERVICING INCLUDING ROAD REPAIRS $8000.00 3', $'o0 LOT SERVICING SECURITIES (MINIMUM) ($5000.00 .. i <\·""" ...... _'/ BOX 689 PARKLAND FOUNDATION BOWDEN, ALBERTA, TOM OKO PHONE 224-2691 "PROVIDING AFFORDABLE SENIORS HOUSING" FAX 224-2693

July 13, 2009

Dale Mather, CAO Town oflnnisfail 4943 53 Street Innisfail, Alberta T4G !AI

Dear Mr. Mather:

Parkland Foundation would like to thank you for collecting the Autumn Glen Lodge requisition on our behalf. We appreciate the extra work this creates for you and would not be able to continue providing low-income senior housing without these funds.

We would like you to consider showing the Autumn Glen Lodge as a separate line on your next tax notice as shown in the attached examples from Wheatland and Clearwater Counties. This would ensure that the rate payers understand this is not part of the municipal taxes.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Sincerely,

Marie Fredrickson, CAO

c/c Tracey Walker

TOWN OF INNISFAIL • TOWN OF BOWDEN • TOWN OF PENHOLD P.1

Claarwatar.County 1008 COMatNID>AIIESSMENT 4340 • ,tf Av1111u• . AND TAK NOTIGE 8DIIIIO llloally Mounuln HouH, Albtltll T4T 1A4 Pilon.' (.OS) 148 4444 Fu' (.OS) Mllo1830 -.aaunty.clearwater.ab.llll

School Support Public 100.00% Sepatate 0.00% DecllnKI

CODE DEBCRIPnON ASSE!SSMI!NT LEVY 1-40 Farm RniiiiiHeO MV 1311..10 WILn PUN BLOCK LOT 1U ,_Pdm.Ru.~..... 21M I till _ ao,oeo 111.111 ail7 F-OAorlo. 14- N1.10 QTR I&CI'IIM'IRQIOIMIA

WOCALIMPROVEM&NTS CURRENT TAXES maw rv;sQmpmN fXNRY 6 M0\ 1NT pam uwy MllllciPII­ 1148.17 Munllllpol~ .,.flO -Scllaaltmldlllfllt6F01111 t338.1!8 Uncollldlbltlallaot T• NitNI Slnlorl F'olllldlllon $11.22~&7.11 '""

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Clearwater County Box &SO Racily MOunlaln Houelt, AS T4T 1A4 Taxation v.. r: 2008 RoN No: 3707353001 Total Peyable: $74&.98 Amoum Pllld: I~-. _____.

2009-0 Page V1 Property Assessment and Tax Notice Wheatland County Hwy. 1, R.R. 1, Strathmore,AB T1P 1J5

-RI MUN-FL 11,360 94.23 FIRE PRO 314,420 94.33 SR.LODGE 314,420 7.99 314,420 7 3. 29 .0454 314,420 14.28 ge 1 rJ' NOT1CE MAILED FINAL DATS FOR COMPLAINT 008/05/22 2008/06/30 3. 982 7 314,420 1,252.25

)I.L LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCa ASSESSMENT CURRENT TAXES lOTAL TAXES AREA DUE

36500 NW 2 23 25W 77.83 FL 11,360 131.76 131.76 36500 RI 303,060 1,969.20 1,969.20 36500 RE 61,540

2,100.96 2,100.96 men! taxes remaining unpaid after the 30th day of June, shall be subject to a penalty of 5'!1 furlher penalty of 5% after the 30th dey of November. AMOUNT DUE JUNE 30

AMOUNT DUE AFTER JUNE 30 Parkland Regional Library Cooperation • Innovation • Service Summer2009

PRL headquarters june, 2009

Parkland Regional Library commemorates its 50th anniversary in 2009!

In celebration of this milestone, PRL staff have volunteered to enter a float in theLacombe Days parade on July 18th.

Parkland's anniversary party will take place on October 2nd in conjunction with the PRL library conference ~celebrating our Past, Creating our Future. Stay tuned for announcements about local celebrations during the week of October 5th -lOth.

Rochon Sands has requested membership within Parkland Regional Library

The Summer Village of Rochon Sands has made the formal request to join Parkland Regional Library. Located about 15 km. north of Erskine, the Summer Village of Rochon Sands is situated on Buffalo Lake in east central Alberta. In 2006, Rochon Sands had a population of 66. There is no public library in the community. The membership process for municipalities joining a regional library system can be lengthy since it must be approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. PRL libraries will be notified as soon as Rochon Sands gains membership. Please make members of this community feel welcome. From the Director's · Desk

i -·---, r-'-:------·---·- ···-·------·- 1 Increased Funding for Public Libraries 1 Staff Update I I I This spring. the government of Alberta , \ • · Alida Burnard, formerly of Parkland's Iannounced an additional $9,343,000 of , i Acquisitions Department, replaced Lisa I ongoing operational funding which has been i 1 Tiller as finance clerk. Iadded to Municipal Affairs' three year budget i I• The vacancy created in PRL' s Acquisition I i for public libraries starting in 2009. Of this , . ' I Department was filled by hiring Jana-Lee I Imoney approximately $2,000,000 will be spent I · Patton, Jana-Lee is a former staff / on technology programs with the remainder 1 member from the Bentley Municipal j going directly to public libraries. 1 Library. · , I Per capita grants will be based on 2008 I I population figures. ·· 1 I~ !

ICounties/municipalities without library ! II !boards I . • · Kenzie MacAskill has returned to ' • $5.40 per capita rural library service grant l Parkland for the third su'n:uner as part of 1 the Summer Temporary Employment IMunicipalities with populations over 3,000 I ' I Program (STEP). · lo Municipality- $3.43 per capita to trigger I ·1· · Charmaine Beauchesne's contract at ' the provincial contribution i , Parkland expired in Marsh. o Province-$5.40 per capita operating , , ,1• Michael Silver's contrae,t expired at the grant 1 end of April. MichaeUeft hiS position as [ 1 Network Administrator last suminer to 1

I Municipalities with populations under 3,000 [ '. 1, pursue a Master of Library and · i ! • Municipality- $2.00 per capita to trigger Information Studies degtee at the ! the provincial contribution 11 University of Alberta. I• Province-two levels of base operating \ grants: INew Norway Membership in PRL • Population up to.1,200-$6,480 1 • Population 1,201- 3,000-$16,200 [The Village of New Norway decided notto 1join PRL. They will continue to pay the non- 1 Regional Library Systems 1 resident fee for members of the community , • $4.55 per capita i ci }Yho use library service. '·-·------·------· ·. L ______1 2 Plan of Service Consultation Sessions

PRL held two stakeholder consultation sessions as part of its Plan of Service needs assessment process. One was held in Galahad on April3rd and one at PRL on April 16th. Both sessions were facilitated by Shari Hanson, a Community Development Officer with Alberta Culture and Community Spirit. A total of 60 stakeholders attended. The sessions were very useful in helping PRL staff determine what services will be provided in upcoming years. At present, staff are in the process of synthesizing the information gathered at the consultation sessions. PRL' s new plan of service will cover the years 2010 - 2012.

Funding for Upgrades to PRL's Headquarters

Regional library system headquarters buildings are all aging and require renovations and upgrades. Unfortunately, regional library systems cannot access traditional grants like the Community Facility Enhancement Program or funding through the Municipal Sustainability Initiative program because their incorporation status disqualifies them. Most regional library system funding comes from municipalities that want the regional library requisition to be kept as low as possible. As a result, there is no way for regional systems to generate sufficient revenue to plan for long term building maintenance or building replacement.

The regional library systems were established by the provincial government and had their original buildings constructed through government funding of one type or another. Parkland's most recent renovations were also funded through a provincial initiative.

In March, PRL' s Director, Ron Sheppard, wrote to all of the MLA' s in the Parkland region requesting that the Government of Alberta set aside some money for upgrades to regional library headquarters. This letter was also sent to Ray Danyluk, Minister of Municipal Affairs.

Checked out The Alberta Library recently? Q the alberta library Under the Alberta Public Library Electronic Network Tab: • The Books and Beyond Toolkit allows libraries to use the campaign materials created to promote Alberta public libraries. • Use the Five Minute Guides for a brief overview of new technology and' online tools. • Are patrons in your community using the Tell Me More language learning software? The TAL website has materials to help you promote this service. Under the Services Tab: • Find out more about the VISUNET partner program and TAL card to help patrons get the best service from their library card. • The Web Awareness campaign can be used by libraries to help childrenand parents make safe decisions online.

Visit TAL's website today at http://www.thealbertalibrary.ab.ca/ ,, ;' Looking Ahead...

August 5-7 PNLA conference-Missoula, Montana October 1-31 Canadian Library Month October 1-2 PRL conference~ Lacombe Memorial Centre October 2 PRL 50th Anniversary Celebrations-Lacombe Memorial Centre October 5-10 Regional PRL anniversary celebrations October 21-23 NE1SPEED -Calgary

/Alice Munro was announced as the winner of the 2009 The Quatrefoil is a quarterly · Man Booker International Prize. This prize is awarded publication of: Ievery two years to a living author for a body of work that Ihas contributed to an achievement in fiction on the world Parkland Regional Library ;stage. Some of her titles include: 5404 56th Ave I Alice Munro's Best Selected Stories Lacombe, Alberta 9780771065200 T4L1G1 jr\LICE Phone: 403.782.3850 Too Much Happiness lr.t"uN·Ro Fax: 403.782.4650 9780771065293 I I i 1"00 !J.1.1CU www.prl.ab.ca (August, 2009) !HA,l'PlNF.SS I Send submissions and comments . The View from Castle Rock to Karyn Goodwillie .i 9780099513483 ([email protected]) http: I I www. themanbookerprize.coml newsf storiesll226 I •

2009 Alberta Literary Awards • Canmore children's author Hazel Hutchins received the R. Ross Annett Award for Children's Literature for her picture bookMattland. • Jaspreet Singh's novel Chef received the Georges Bugnet Award for Fiction, • Caterina Edwards received the Wilfred Eggleston Award for Non-Fiction for Finding Rosa: A Mother with Alzheimer's, a Daughter in Search of tire Past. • Two-time Governor General Award winner Sharon Pollock was awarded the Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award for Drama for "Kabloona Talk" from Sharon Pollock: Collected Works Volume Three. • Edmonton's Lisa Martin-DeMo or won the Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Poetry for her first collection of poetry, One Crow Sorrow. • The winner of the inaugural Amber Bowerman Memorial Travel Writing Award went to Leah Bailly for "Long Views Across Nothing." • Barb Howard from Bragg Creek was the recipient of the Howard O'Hagan Award for Short Story for "Mrs. Gcodfellow's Dog," published in Grain magazine. t;onsultants' Corner ,-~~~~~~:::::__ ___ t The online world keeps expanding to include more ways for people to connect with each other at : such a fast rate that it's hard to keep up. Are there any tools out there that help you to stay on top i of all that information? RSS is one solution that may be useful for you. iRSS

' Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a method of distributing content from websites that are regularly updated, such as news, , and forums. This way, instead of going to different websites to find out if they've been updated, you only need to go to one place, where new information is delivered to you. Think of it as getting a magazine subscription rather than looking for each issue in the store.

There are two parts to getting started:

Setting up an RSS reader

The first step is to set up the site receiving the information. and Outlook both have built-in feed readers, as do most web browsers. There are also many free commercial readers available online that provide a more complex interface, such as (www.google.com/reader) or (http:/ jbloglines.com).

Subscribing to RSS feeds

1) Go to the webpage from which you want to receive updates. There should be an orange rn icon that signifies there is an RSS feed available for this page. Alternatively, look for a link using the word 'subscribe.' Clicking on the icon or link moves your browser to the feed page. Copy the page's URL address at the top of the browser. For example, thefeed for the PRL general discussion forum is http:/ jwww. prl.ab.ca/ taxonomy/ term/ 67/0/ feed.

'. ··--··········---. ·--:,·· ····- ---·------·- .. 2) Go to the feed reader you are using and look for 'add . . . lrl'.J\1.' r>;cl't ~okk'!' feed' or 'add folder.' Paste the URL into the 'add' field. The feed- reader will then start to check that address for ,,_, new information regularly (Zimbra does this every morning). ['-;'.' ,.~.}~':·:·:''T'" l':-,::·: ':-(:::·:.:~<-.:u.-::-.,-- '-~·Y···:·- .:~-ttim . - 1:9""" tsSert fl T•ldi For more information: -~:iotmii http:/ jwww.commoncraft.com/ rss_plain_english l:il""" cro.,#­ http:j j en.wikipedia.orgjwikijRSS_(file_format) .;..~:;~Rss_~ http:/ j www. problogger.net/ what-is-rss/ http:/ jwww.sixapart.com/ about/ feeds . ~ >::.?. http: j j www .mnot.net/ j tutoria!j '":14.J~~ Adding a feed in Zimbra Staff Recognized by Parkland Board

At the May 14 PRL Board meeting, five staff members received recognition for their long-term service.

Margo Vandaelle- Library Clerk, Catalogning Department (10 years of service)

Debby Sutherland - Library Clerk, Acquisitions Departm1ent (1 0 years of serviCie \

Michael Silver- Information Technology Department .· (1 0 years of service)

Tim Spark -Network Administrator (5 years of service)

Susan Grieshaber-Otto- Manager of Consulting Services (5 years of service) , 8 i (IE8) is now available, so your computers will most likely :be downloading this new Internet Explorer browser. Although similar to I f , there are some changes! i I• Standardization of coding in the browser: Many internet sites are coded to work with older versions of IE. There is a' compatibility' icon beside the address bar to use if items do not display properly in !E8.

compatibility icoo

• Suggested Sites: Find new websites that are interesting and relevant based on previous searches. • Search suggestions: The IE8 Search box will suggest alternative searches in a pop up list. • Favourites: Typing in the address bar will bring up a list of favourites by that name. • InPrivate Browsing: Choose to browse 'in private' and your browsing history (visited sites) will not be stored. Use the new 'Safety' menu and choose InPrivate Browsing, opening a ~~~-..,..,..,.::'""·~••-•_.,-.... seneswst'ownints'd ovwe.r.When that window is closed, the private I ijl__ .Biog~hW~tive. j- -,< 0 ·~ ~·"""•~•Win~.;,.,i...; . ~· • Accelerators: Highlight an area of text or an image on ,I @!! '~i;th~MS<>rcn .. I ~ue a webpage, and a blue arrow will appear either to search i~~ SUchWiih Goo;le_ . , . . arroW & for the term elsewhere or to send information to a service, I<% T~"""'"""'Lk

• Tab Groups: Gather tabs originating from the same webpage into colored groups. Right click on a link on the webpage, choose'open in new tab.' The new tab and your original tab are now the same color.

For these and more features, check out the Internet Explorer 8 Readiness features at http://www.microsoft.com/ windows/ internet-explorer/ readiness I new~features,aspx Notes .From the f<'Ieta

Spring into Reading in New Staff at Stettler Forestburg Stettler Public Library is pleased to welcome our summer students. Sarah Gregory is back Early in 2009, Battle River for another year of running our Summer Community Foundation in Camrose Reading Program. Sarah is joined by Stephanie granted Forestburg Public library McComb. Bringing talent and enthusiasm, $1,500 to use for year round reading these two women hope to run a 'fantastic programs. "Spring into Reading" was program this summer, expanding it to serve created in February and will run until kids age 1 to 18. the end of May. After School Fun brought out the Grades 1- 3 and Grades Also on board for the summer is Lisa Weaver. 4 - 6 kids twice a month for each age Lisa was part of the SRP last summer, but is group. For the younger ones, Rhymes back this summer as a circulation clerk. Along That Bind Reunion and Preschool Story with her circulation duties, she will be Time ran on alternate weeks. Mother weeding our collection and (hopefully) Goose on the Loose was the baby and painting the entire library. toddler program held in May.

With operational funding for horaries always in short supply this grant was much appreciated.

Delburne Renovation

Delburne Public Library celebrated the grand opening of their library expansion on Saturday, June 20th. Board Chair, John Perry, commended the efforts of the Library Board, the Friends of the library, and library staff who have worked hard over the past three years to successfully bring this project to fruition. Several dignitaries, including the Hon. Luke Ouellette, Minister of Transportation and MLA for Innisfail­ Sylvan Lake, joined excited community members, Board members, Friends, and staff for the festivities which included free cake for all, a Friends fundraising barbeque and a horary yard sale. Agent 009@ Your Library!

This summer, children in Parkland and all across Canada will be honing their detective skills as they participate in the Summer Reading Club. With this year's theme, Agent 009, children will have a blast searching for clues, solving mysteries, and sleuthing out some good books.

There are great mystery books for all ages. Some great picture books to consider include:

Tuff Fluff. The Case ofDuckie's Missing Brain- Scott Nash Detective Small in the Amazing Banana Caper- Wong Herbert Yee Mystery at the Club Sandwich- Doug Cushman Agent A to Agent Z- Andy Rash

This is a great chance to introduce older readers to some of the numerous mystery chapter books series. Besides classics like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Encyclopedia Brown, children will surely enjoy some new favourites like Geronimo Stilton, the Chet Gekko series by Bruce Hale, and Shredderman by Wendelin Van Draanen.

PRL 01ildren's Programming Boxes = Summer Fun!

PRL has created Children's Programming Boxes that can be used in your Summer Reading Oub programming. Some boxes to consider this summer include:

w Archeology w Ladybugs w Imagination w Art"Thief w Mysteries and Illusions w Whodunit? w At the Beach w Pet Detective w Creepy Bugs w Caterpillars/ Butterflies w Summer

To book a box for your library, contact [email protected]. Please be sure to return boxes on time- this is a very busy time for the Children's Progranuning Boxes. The next library will thank you!

Read All About It! Beginning June 15, teens can sign up for an account and start contributing to the website (http:/ jwww.teensrc.ca/) by writing reviews, attending chat sessions with authors, and participating in book discussions in the forums. Participating is completely free.

Library Staff can go to http:/ /teenrc.bclibrary.ca/ for more information on how they can help teens get involved. Exploring NoveList's Features

NaueList® is a powerful online resource for ensuring that readers find the books that will keep them corning back to the library. NaueList is a unique online.database with over 159,000 fiction titles, in addition to specialized content such as Read-alikes for popular authors, book discussion guides, award lists, and more. They have even included tools to make your job easier - such as geme outlines, readers' advisory (RA) training, book lists, newsletters, and much, much more!

Here's a snapshot of what's included in NaueList:

• 159,000 fiction titles (including Adults, Teens, Older Kids and Younger Kids titles). • 36,000+ subject headings. • Full-text, searchable reviews from authoritative sources including Lillrary Journal, School Lillrary Jourrud and Booklist. · • Series information in reading order. • Access to RA News, Geme Outlines, and RA articles and training

Additional content features:

• Author read-alikes for popular authors provide a one-stop solution to the most frequently asked readers' advisory questions (Who do I read while I wait for my favourite author's new book?). • Book Discussion Guides provide everything you need to ensure lively book club meetings. • Over 400 annotated book lists (Recommended Reads) on high-interest topics. These are a great resource to use as patron handouts or to feature on the library's website or newsletter. • Time-saving tools, such as folders for saving searches, "alerts" for new information, and newsletters geared toward your area of interest • Tools (bookmark templates, for one) allowing you to highlight different areas of your collection.

Get started right away by taking a tour of NaueList. Just click on the Tour NoveList link located on the right-hand side of the NaueList homepage in the 'My NoveList' section. A short video will show you how to navigate in NaueList. Or browse the online Help pages and other materials to get you started. Soon, you'll be using all of the great content that NaueList has to offer!

10 Teens Evaluate Booktalks

Ruth Cox Clark, in an article in the February, 2009 issue of VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) shared the results of a study done on teens' reactions to different types of booktalks. 2,922 teenagers across the United States filled out an anonymous questionnaire for 160 booktalkers. What did they find?

• 35% of the teens had heard a booktalk previously. • 92% said that they enjoyed the session they were evaluating. More girls said yes than boys. • 84% would like to hear more booktalks in the future. Once again, significantly more girls than boys said yes.

Cox Clark attributes the gender differences to the types of books that were presented. Most of the booktalkers were female and most chose YA fiction rather than graphic novels and nonfiction, which might have held more interest for the boys.

Three different types of booktalks were presented: • .Discussion style: the booktalker introduces the book, then the teens discuss it. • First person: the booktalker prepares a monologue written from the point of view of one of the characters in the book. • Excerpt: an excerpt of the book is read.

OveralL teens preferred the first person booktalks the most (42% ), followed by excerpts (32% ), and discussion booktalks (27% ). When asked to choose their least favourite style of booktalk, most teens rated discussion booktalks (44%) lower than book excerpts (30% ), or first person booktalks (26% ).

• Most booktalkers feel nervous about presenting a first person monologue, but they can have the greatest effect • Book excerpts are a safe choice. They are easy to prepare and teens generally like them. Try to choose short, snappy sections of the book that will grab teens' interest without revealing too much. • Teens prefer shorter booktalks that act in the same way a movie trailer does: hint at the plot rather than tell it. • Many ofthe teens' comments mentioned that they don't have time to browse library shelves, so hearing booktalks meant learning about books they wouldn't otherwise have found. • Booktalkers need to consider the gender of the people they are presenting to: both in choosing materials and choosing characters for first person booktalks. Don't choose the books you enjoy, choose books that will grab teens' interest. Look for graphic novels and nonfiction books to round out the appeal of the session for different types of readers. Try doing a first person booktalk from a male cha,racter' s perspective. New Science Fiction

City at the End of Time Divisions Greg Bear Ken MacLeod 9780345448408 9780765321190

The Hunger Games CyberiJad Days Suzanne Collins Ian McDonald 9780439023481 . 97815910026997

Reap the Wild Wind Zoe's Tale Julie E. Czemeda John Scalzi 9780756404871 9780765356192

Gears of the City Anathem Felix Gilman Neal Stephenson 9780553806779 9780061474095

' City Without End The Dragons of Babel Kay Kenyon Michael Swanwick ' 9781591026983 9780765359138 PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

COUNCILOR- PATT CHURCHILL

1. THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF SMARTRISK FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2009 -FOR INFORMATION

2. REQUEST FROM SAFE COMMUNITIES TO MARK OCTOBER 7, 2009 AS NATIONAL SAFE COMMUNITIES DAY TO RAISE AWARENESS ACROSS ALL OF CENTRAL ALBERTA ABOUT INJURIES- FOR CONSIDERATION.

3. COPY OF THE ALBERTA POLICE AND PEACE OFFICER'S MEMORIAL DAY ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 HELD AT THE ALBERTA LEGISLATOR- FOR INFORMATION.

4. COPY OF THE INNISFAIL DETAILED CRIME REPORT FOR JUNE 2009- FOR INFORMATION. SMARTRISK is moving SMARTRISK is moving uptown. We'll be in our new offices as of june 24, 2009.

Find our new mailing address and telephone number on the last page of Heads Up!

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THE BURDEN OF INJURY Preventable injury costs $19.7 billion each year The enormity ofthe numbers is almost unimaginable. all orders of government who establish public priorities Preventable injuries cost Canadian society $19.7 billion for investment and action. in 2004; that's more than $600 for every man, woman and child in the country. It's a key Anding of The total cost of injury to Canadian society includes SMARTRISK's new report, The Economic Burden of Injury both direct costs: health care costs arising from in Canada. This project builds on SMARTRISK's initial injuries; and indirect costs: costs related to reduced 1998 ground breaking study of the burden of productivity from hospitalization, disability and unintentional injury in Canada, using improved premature death. About 81% of total injury costs were research methods, updated data and breakdowns by found to be due to unintentional injuries, including province. traffic, falls, drowning, burns and sports. Another 17% were due to suicide and violence and 2% unknown. Injury of all kinds- including transportation, falls, drowning, violence and suicide- took the lives of Suicidetself-harm was the leading cause of all injury 12,673 Canadians in 2004. Another 5,023 individuals deaths, closely followed by transport incidents and were permanently and totally disabled and 62,563 were falls. Transport incidents and falls were the top causes left with a permanent partial disability. Injuries also led of hospitalization, disability and total costs of injury. to hospitalizations (of at least one night) of 211,768 Canadians while another 3,134,025 were treated in By province, Newfoundland had the lowest burden of emergency departments for injuries. injury at $513per capita, f~llowed by Ontario at $551. :~Alberta topped the provinces at $918 per capita; SMARTRISK has two aims with this study: the first is to followed by Saskatchewan at $791. Ontario had the equip and enable injury prevention practitioners and lowest death rate from transport crashes while PEl had policy makers to appreciate the true extent of injury in the highest. PEl, however, had the lowest rates of Canada, to understand in detail who and where it suicide and violence, while Quebec had the highest strikes, and to develop effective strategies to stop it. suicide rate and Manitoba led the violence rates. The second is to quantify the costs of inaction, and therefore the urgency of the issue, for policy makers in The Burden report will soon be available to download at www.smartrisk.ca. 6519 67 Street Red Deer, AB T4P 1A3 Phone: 403 346 8101 Fax: 403 309 4356 [email protected] www .centra Ia bsafecom mu n ities.ca July 15, 2009

Ken Graham, Mayor Town of lnnisfail 4943 - 53 Street lnnisfail AB T4G 1A1

As Safe Communities Central Alberta heads into the summer break, we would like to remind you to join us on Oct. 7 to celebrate National Safe Communities Day. By province, Alberta has the highest per capita cost for injury ($918- well above all the other provinces). There is no more time for excuses. It's time for action.

Our goal is to make Central Alberta the safest place to live, learn, work and play. October 7 is National Safe Communities Day and we are using the opportunity to raise awareness across all of Central Alberta about injuries.

You can join us in raising awareness and preventing injuries by doing the following: 1. If you haven't already, declare Oct. 7, 2009 as National Safe Communities Day. 2. Join Safe Communities Central Alberta and the "Be Visible" campaign. For your $100 investment, we will send you the "Be Visible" kit and include a corporate membership for 2010! 3. Step up to make injury prevention visible in your community. For example: promote helmet usage among bike, quad and snowmobile riders, encourage farmers to complete farm safety audits, challenge teen drivers (and all drivers) to drive distraction free. Use your newsletters, radio spots and newspaper to get safety messages out to Central Alberta.

For information on National Safe Communities Day go to: www.centralalberta.safecommunities.ca. Click on "Be Visible- Celebrating National Safe Communities Day". The brochures, proclamations and sign-up sheets can be found there. (Work "Be Visible" into your occupational health and safety plan.)

The Safe Communities Central Alberta office is closed from July 20 to August 16. You can email any requests for information to [email protected] in that time period. We look forward to working with in preventing injuries in Central Alberta- and making this the best place to live, learn, work and play.

Karen Spruyt, Coordinator Safe Communities Central Alberta

DESIGNATED MEMflFH Government of Alberta • Policy and Program Development 1oth Floor, John E. Brownlee Building Solicitor General and Public Security 10365 97 Street Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3W7 Telephone: 780-427-7232 Fax: 780-427-5916

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July 13, 2009

To All Peace Officer Employers

Subject: Alberta Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Dav 2009

1 The 11 h Annual Alberta Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Day will be held at the Alberta Legislature (South Grounds) on Sunday, September 27, 2009.

Enclosed is a poster that announces this event along with postcards to be distributed to your peace officers. ·

The program for the ceremony includes speeches by Alberta Government officials, officials from the policing community, and performances by police choruses and pipes and drums marching bands. During the ceremony wreaths will be laid in memory of fallen Alberta police and peace officers.

Members from your organization who wish to attend may proceed to the south grounds of the Legislature where the ceremony will commence at 1:00 pm. There is a large band shell in the area so it is not difficult to find. Seating is available.

Police and peace officers marching in the parade prior to the ceremony should be prepared to form up between 12:30 pm and 12:45 pm beside the Transit Centre at 107 Street and 98 Avenue.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me by telephone at (780) 427-7232 or e-mail at [email protected].

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Detailed Mayor's Report

Section 1: Innisfail Detailed Crime Report- June 2009 I

:l~ Detailed Crime Statistics ~

Assaults 35(48) 160

B&E 21(19) 140 120 Theft Motor Vehicle 17(13) 100

Theft Over ~~000 0£1\ 80 Theft Under $5000 100(83) 40 Mischief Over $5000 0(1) 20

Mischief Under SSOOO 83(100) 0 ~------__, ______/

Have Stolen Goods 5(10) Assaults . l B&E Frauds 17(14) Theft Motor Vehicle • Theft Over $5000 Drugs 15(7) • Theft Under $5000 •0 Mischief Over $5000 Other C.C.(minus mischief) 70(63) Mischief Under $5000 • Have Stolen Goods Provincial Statute(except traffic) 160(137) Frauds Drugs Municipal Statute 52{44) •c Other C.C.(minus mischief) Provincial Statute(excep t traffic) •r...... , Municipal Statute

Summary Detailed Crime

400 _,. Total Person 58(69) 35Q ...J /./ Total Property 234(245) 300 -1 ,/ 250 Total Criminal Code Other 70(63) --t / 200 ..., / / 1------J.l / Total Criminal Code 362(377) 150 - // 1oo ~ / 50 -1 a ~------,------__/

Total Person • Total Property Total Criminal Code Other • Total Criminal Code Detailed Mayor's Report

Section II: Detailed Traffic Report- Innisfail- June 2009

Speeding Seat Belts Child Intersection Impaired Total

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collisions 0 0 0 0 0 0

Other Speeding Scat Belts Child Intersection Impaired Total

Injury Motor Vehicle Collisions 0 0 0 2 0 2(3)

400 - 350 1 Total Other Moving Traffic 277(471) 300 l / 250 1 Total Provincial Traffic 377(557) 200 ' 150 J 100 Total Other Traffic 100(86) J- so0 l/.

Total Other Moving Traffic Total Provincial Traffic Total Other Traffic

Summary Detailed Traffic

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Total Motor Vehicle Collisions 84(104) /

80 Total Criminal Code Traffic 32(40) /

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ITotal Traffic Offenses 1409(597) 40 -4

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• Tot~ I Motor Vehicle Collisions • Total Criminal Code Traffic Detailed Mayor's Report

II Monthly Update II SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS(NOTE: PROS HAS BEEN THE POLICE REPORTING SYSTEM SINCE 2005 AND WITH ANY SYSTEM THERE IS A MINIMAL ERROR RATE. THESE STATISTICS ARE BEING PROVIDED TO GIVE YOU A GENERAL VIEW OF CRIME/TRAFFIC STATISTICS IN YOUR COMMUNITY). Overall the total repmted criminal code offences thus far in 2009 have decreased by 4% with 362 reported incidents in 2009 compared to 377 in 2008. There were noticeable decreases in assaults(27%) and mischief(17%) along with noticeable increases in theft under(20%) and drugs(ll4%). Total traffic offences have decreased by 31 %( narrowed the gap as it was 43% last month) so far this year with 409 offences(criminal code & provincial) reported compared to 597 in 2008. This includes a 32% decrease in provincial traffic enforcement. Traffic collisions have decreased by 19% so far in 2009 with 84 repmted compared to 104 at the same time last year. There were no further injury collisions in June so it remains at two injury collisions in 2009, both intersection related with charges laid compared to 3 at the same time last year.

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN- Our annual performance plan is developed with consultation from ALL local governments, youth, interagency groups and members of Innisfail Detachment. The Plan also takes into consideration priorities identified through "K" Division. The objectives for Fiscal Year 2009-10 are: 1) the abuse of alcohol & drugs,: - Provide DARE education to all 5 schools in the Detachment area & have one additional member trained in DARE to provide DARE education to schools in Penhold & Spruceview -increase drug charges from 30 to 35 charges, targeting at least one local drug trafficker Ql(Apr, May & June) report: Thus far 13 drug charges have been laid which puts us at 37% of our target when we should be at 25% at Ql. 2) safe roads through focussing on Vision 2010 priorities(ie impaired driving, intersection related offences, speeding and seat belt violations): - increase moving provincial traffic violations, including seat belts from 928 to 950 -increase impaired driving related charges from 54 to 60 - Xmas Checkstop Program - 4 joint interagency enforcement traffic initiatives in the Detachment area - 3 public awareness traffic safety events/presentations for youth in each high school in the detachment area( Innisfail & Spruceview) Ql(Apr, May & June) report: Thus far we have laid 242 moving violation charges which puts us right at 25%(on target). Regarding impaired drivers there have been 13 related charges which puts us at 22% just below the target for Ql. 3) enhancing police/community relations through increased police visibility - attend/pruticipate in a minimum of 30 police/community events in the Detachment ru·ea - implement/participate in 5 sharing initiatives( two steering committees- Innisfail & Penhold, boat patrol, bike patrol in Innisfail, Community Office in Penhold) - increased focus on school liaison progran1 in each of the schools in the Detachment ru·ea Ql(Apr, May & June) report: 7 documented police/community events have been attended in the Detachment area which puts us at 23% of our target however there have been more events attended that had not been documented. There should be no concerns in reaching this target. Regarding sharing initiatives: boat patrols have been started for the summer, bike patrols have started in Innisfail, and members have been assigned and have attended steering committee meetings in both Innisfail and Detailed Mayor's Report Penhold.

(L.T. MARIANCHUK) S/Sgt. NCO i/c Innisfail Detachment 09-07-20 GENERAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

COUNCILLOR- DON SHYGERA

1. NOTICE OF THE FCM LAUNCH OF THE ROADTOJOBS.CA- STATUS OF FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE STIMULUS FINDING PROGRAMS- FOR INFORMATION. Page 1 of2

Dale Mather

From: FCM Communique [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 1:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: FCM Members Advisory I Avis aux membres- FCM Launches Roadtojobs.ca I FCM devoile le site Web routeversemploi.ca

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FCM Launches Roadtojobs.ca -Status of Federal Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Programs

Today marks the launch of FCM's website roadtojobs.ca- an online tool to keep members updated on the status of federal infrastructure stimulus funding programs, valued at more than $12 billion over the next two years.

Roadtojobs.ca describes the steps required to turn federal stimulus funding from budget commitments into municipal construction work sites. Roadtojobs.ca outlines the accountability of each order of government (federal, provincial-territorial, municipal) and will provide monthly status updates for key milestones and program information for this funding/project process.

Roadtojobs.ca will help members, media, other stakeholders and the general public to better understand the required steps and overall context of how the public purse is being used to boost the economy and invest in cities and communities. The site will complement and add to government updates by providing an independent, municipal-sector perspective and assessment of the status of federal stimulus programs.

Visit roadtojobs.ca and bookmark this site to access regular updates on federal infrastructure spending and its impact for municipalities Canada-wide.

Federal Infrastructure Stimulus Fund and FCM's Green Municipal Fund (GMF): As cities and communities begin to take advantage of federal stimulus funding, it is important to note that FCM's Green Municipal Fund (GMF) can be stacked to represent the municipal contribution to innovative environmental infrastructure projects that improve air, water and soil quality, and protect the climate.

Combinations of grants and loans are available for capital projects in five sectors of municipal activity: brownfields, energy, transportation, waste and water. GMF offers loans at rates far lower than any municipal government can get on the market- rates for municipalities are 1.5 per cent lower than the Government of Canada bond rate and even further below market rates. For more information, visit the GMF website at www.fcm.ca/gmf

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