COUNTY CONNECTIONS SPRING 2016

Reeve’s Message Division 8 By-Election Dates, Locations Last month, the County of was an and Candidates organizing partner for Growing the North, an annual economic development conference held at Evergreen Do you live in Division 8 of the County Park’s Entrec Centre. We were very pleased to be part and are eligible to vote? The By-Election of this successful conference, now in its seventh year, for Division 8 will be taking place on the that brings such a range of expertise and innovative following dates and at the locations below: thinking to our region. By-Election Advanced Voting To the County, “growing the north” doesn’t just mean 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 growth through bricks and mortar, jobs and economic at the Arena possibilities. Just as important are people, and By-Election Voting matching quality of life with quality of opportunity. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 2 The County believes that the key to our success lies at the County Administration Building, La in ongoing communication, cooperation and collaboration with our neighbouring Glace Arena and the Valhalla Viking Centre municipalities. We do not and cannot exist in isolation of our neighbours. There is The two candidates running are: tremendous value in working together, and we do this while still respecting the strengths • Karen Rosvold • Andre Harpe and identities unique to each of us. This is the model our residents tell us they prefer. For more information, visit www.countygp. One of the ways we are positioning our region for a strong and successful future is ab.ca/bylelection through cooperative agreements between the County and other local municipalities. The County has a long and successful history of cooperation and fair costing sharing in the delivery of services and in capital projects with other municipalities in the region. These agreements create operational efficiencies, support the sharing of knowledge What’s Inside and ideas, and bring services to areas where they otherwise may not be accessible. We do this while keeping the autonomy and individual interests of each municipality at the > Councillors’ Corner 2-4 forefront. > Business Visitation Program 4 The County will continue to build on these collaborations and build capacity in our > 2016 Farm Family 5 region by supporting a model where all municipalities – rural and urban – are equal > Grants and Sponsorships 6-7 partners in decision-making. This models recognizes the special characteristics of rural > Dust Control Program 7 areas, and the contributions they make to our economy and our communities. > 2016 Road Construction Projects 8-9 We invite you to talk to any County Councillor about the County’s plans for building our > County Annual Open Houses 10 region, and our vision for the County and the people who live and work here. > Fire Permits 10-11 Til the next issue, > Regional Enforcement Services 12-15 > Off Highway Vehicle Bylaw 16 > Recycling Programs 17-18 > County Campgrounds & Parks 19-21 > Dino Museum Calendar of Events 21 Reeve Leanne Beaupre > Photo Contest 22 > Crosslink County Sportsplex 23 > Contact Information 24 countygp.ab.ca 1 Councillors’ Corner Councillors’ Corner Councillors’ Corner

Get to know a few of the County’s Councillors; the areas of the County they represent; their priorities; and some of the initiatives, programs and projects underway in our community.

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Having access to exceptional will be receiving face lifts this Council and administration level in comparison to other health care services and facilities summer, so be sure to watch for have completed a Service municipalities in the province. in our communities and region construction crews, slow down Capacity Review of all County The County Open House for the is of primary importance. I will and obey all signs posted. departments to ensure that west end of the County will be continue to lobby the provincial departments are operating held this year at the Rio Grande We are hosting our Annual efficiently to provide the government to stress the Open Houses June 21-23. Hall on Thursday, June 23 from importance of replacing the services that the residents of the 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. I look forward to On day one it will be held at County expect from their tax Beaverlodge Hospital with a the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur seeing you there. new facility. dollars. The findings concluded Museum, at the Webster that services are being delivered If you have any issues or Our Public Works department Community Hall on day two, and efficiently and at a premium concerns, please contact me. is gearing up for another the final night at the Rio Grande busy spring and summer Community Hall. Council and MUNICIPAL construction season. The staff will be together to answer DISTRICT OF SPIRIT RIVER NO. 133 gravelling program is set to any questions you may have BIRCH HILLS COUNTY begin shortly, so if there are any and inform you of important SADDLE HILLS roads that require attention, programs and services available. COUNTY

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If has been great representing my Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0 you know of any roads that area and the County of Grande The controversial Bill 6 Home: 780-354-2823 need gravel, please let me know Prairie for the past two and a Legislation was introduced Cell: 780-933-3074 and I will pass it on to Public half years. by the provincial government Email: [email protected] Works. For a complete list of in late 2015. As a result, I road projects, see Page 8. The 2015 year brought us a have been nominated by the relatively dry summer which Provincial Agricultural Service I’m Peter Harris, the Councillor I would like to give a shout out affected crop production for Division 6 in the southwest to the Public Works department, Board Committee to be a part Alberta-wide, followed by a of the provincial engagement portion of the County. Area Foreman Rick Smith and fairly mild winter. Spring has his staff for the condition of the group where we will consult on I’ve been serving as the Division arrived and we welcome a new, County roads in Division 6. The the regulations being created 6 Councillor since October 2013. prosperous growing season for roads were in great shape going for this legislation by the Improving the conditions of our our agriculture producers and into winter and have been well Government of Alberta. I will roads and infrastructure remains gardeners. Hopefully this season maintained since. do my best to advocate for our one of my priorities in Division 6. brings us a good amount of agricultural producers affected I have been working on finding moisture to grow our crops The main road construction by this legislation. a solution to the bridge issues and also to reduce the risk of project in Division 6 this year at Rio Grande. The survey taken grassfires. Our Public Works department is to pave 3.2 km (2 miles ) last summer showed that there does their best to gravel one- of Township Road 710, west Over the past few months, we is a need, in the community, for third of the roads in each of of Range Road 114. The Road have been very busy trying to a bridge over the Red Willow Gravelling Program will also be balance the budget for 2016 River at Rio Grande, that is not Continued next page underway next month, which width and height restricted. 3 Councillors’ Corner the divisions. I recognize that there are Business visitation program launching soon some areas that may need attention; so, if there is a road in Division 9 that requires and the Chamber of Commerce with a better attention, please let me know so I can see understanding of the successes, challenges, if that road is on this year’s gravel plan or opportunities and threats to businesses check into it further with our Public Works operating in the Community. department. Once the visitations are complete, the input Some of the recreation and culture received will be compiled into reports and capital grants that the County awarded to used to help guide the County’s economic organizations in my area include $500,000 development plan; and the development to the Town of Sexsmith for their new of Community Futures’ strategic operational fire hall; $190,000 to the Teepee Creek plan and the Chamber of Commerce’s Agricultural Society to complete the Ag business plan. Events Centre and the Enframe Building, Leah Holler and Holly Sorgen will be The County is a great place to do business. and $25,000 for their 100th Anniversary; visiting businesses as part of the Business Community Futures wants to ensure that as well as $19,750 to the Sexsmith and Visitation Program. the businesses here have the capacity to District Agricultural Society to rebuild their grow and thrive here long into the future. Community Futures Grande Prairie & ice plant compressor. For the full list of So, during the visits, Holly and Leah will be Region in partnership with the Grande capital grants, see Page 6. optionally offering referrals to resources Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and financing and development advice I encourage anyone to contact me with have launched a comprehensive Business to businesses interested in addressing questions about the County or Division 9. Visitation Program for the County of Grande challenges and pursuing opportunities. I can be reached best on my cell phone Prairie. via phone call or text. Another great For more information about this initiative, The Business Visitation Program involves opportunity to bring up any questions or please contact: Holly Sorgen and Leah Holler from concerns with me, Council and County Community Futures visiting every business in Leah Holler, Project Lead - Business departments and learn more about the the County and having a conversation with Development Officer County’s programs and initiatives is at the them to get information, input, stories and [email protected] Annual Open Houses scheduled from June perspectives. The visits will be taking place 780-518-6391 21-23. One day takes place in our area this month and on a continual basis. on Wednesday, June 22 at the Webster Holly Sorgen, Executive Director Community Hall from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. I The information they receive during the visits [email protected] hope to see you all there! will provide the County, Community Futures 780-518-3586

FCSS signs contract with the Village of Hythe Family and Community Support Services an understanding of what the needs and What are the advantages of having the (FCSS) is excited about our newest addition! priorities are within the community. County’s FCSS run the Hythe programs and services? On January 1, 2016 we welcomed the Village Will the change in administration have any of Hythe FCSS into our portfolio. The new Program Coordinator has access to impact on the services currently delivered a strong network of staff in similar positions When longtime Hythe FCSS Director, in Hythe from FCSS? and can share concerns and ideas regarding Monica Shaw, retired last fall, it provided an At this time, the plan is to continue with the issues and opportunities. This cooperation opportunity for the Village and the County same core programs and services that FCSS may lead to solutions and ultimately to look at how existing services for Home already provides, including home support, improvements in FCSS’ programs and Support services were being delivered. We play castle, and information and referral services. also explored the possibility of having the services. The only change will be having County provide all FCSS services for the a new friendly face at the helm. As Teresa Also, there may be some cost savings in Village. An agreement was soon reached and becomes more familiar with the community terms of human resources as we only need the changes are now being implemented. and its needs, new programs may be one person to represent both areas on local developed. committees and boards. This may free up The first step was to recruit a new some valuable staff time to focus on service Community Program Coordinator. Who can use the FCSS services in the delivery for clients. Fortunately, we were able to hire from Village of Hythe? Will anyone be turned within the FCSS family and are pleased away? Where is the Hythe FCSS Office? to announce that Teresa Boudreault was Primary Hythe FCSS users are residents The office is located in the Hythe Community the successful candidate. Teresa’s previous of the village and residents who live Centre at 10108 - 104 Avenue in Hythe. experience as the Program Assistant in near Hythe. Having said that, there is an Where can I go for more information the Beaverlodge FCSS office will prove understanding that residents who live regarding the services FCSS provides? beneficial in her new role, which she within the County may also need to access For more information regarding the County’s began in late January of this year. She is and will be provided these programs. We FCSS programs and services, please visit currently familiarizing herself with the wouldn’t turn away anyone who lives within www.countygp.ab.ca or contact the County existing programs and services, community the County as programs and services are FCSS office at 780 532-9727. resources and agencies, and is gaining available to all County residents regardless of their location.

4 countygp.ab.ca Business visitation program launching soon Supporting and giving back to County Local community big part of Richards Internet Towers: Farm Family Who has Access?

Over 300 wireless high speed internet towers have been installed in the County over the past seven years. These towers were installed in order to provide County The County of Grande Prairie 2016 Farm Family, the Richards family of Scenic Heights Farm residents and businesses with access to high in La Glace. Back row from left to right: Cody Richards, Camryn Richards, Lynsey Richards, speed internet services. Darrell Richards, Cliff Richards, Tanya Richards, Justin Plowman, Dan Richards. Middle row from left to right: Jay House, Robyn House, Karren Richards, Shelby Richards, Shayla Richards, Before the towers were installed on Cheyanne Richards, Brittney Mercer, Kim Richards. Front row from left to right: Madison residential properties, the County in House and Chloe House. coordination with the internet service provider had affected property owners sign County Council has named Cliff and Karren Association. Cliff served as Director of the an agreement with a number of conditions Richards of Scenic Heights Farm in La Glace Peace Country Bison Association and the attached. Please note the following the 2016 Farm Family of the Year Award. For La Glace Agricultural Society and served conditions: three generations the Richards family has with UniFarm (Alberta Federations of • The County, internet service providers and farmed in the County of Grande Prairie and Agriculture). He was a founding member of other authorized parties have access to the the tradition continues as younger family the Alberta Bison Commission and of Zone tower at all times members become involved. 4 of the Pulse Growers Association. All three generations of the Richards family have • If you purchase property with a local tower Cliff and Karren Richards first started farming actively participated in 4-H. already on your premise, the land title the Richards’ family operation in 1982. Since includes a caveat that allows the County, that time, one of their sons, Dan, and his Curling is also a big part of family life. Cliff internet service providers and authorized family have become part of it. Much of their and Karren are members of the La Glace parties with access to the tower at any success can be attributed to the whole Curling Society and the entire family given time family coming together to help out during volunteers with different groups and peak seasons of seeding and harvest. organizations that promote curling, either in • Internet service providers can extend the community or at bonspiels. the internet services from your tower to What’s Cliff and Karren’s reaction to receiving neighbouring properties if requested such recognition? “I want to congratulate the Richards family on receiving the 2016 Farm Family of the The towers will generally only be accessed “We feel quite honoured to be the recipients Year Award. They are a very deserving by the County, internet service providers of the Farm Family of the Year Award. It is a family,” said County Agricultural Fieldman and other authorized parties if the tower team effort in volunteering time spent for Sonja Raven. “I’d like to remind people in requires service. Although it’s not a our industry and our community. It’s quite the County of Grande Prairie that anyone requirement, efforts will be made by the a privilege to be acknowledged for our past who lives in the County can nominate County and authorized parties to contact and present involvement.” a farm family for this special award. the landowners prior to accessing the tower The Richards family believes strongly that Agriculture is one of the key sectors that on their property. volunteering and being involved is what drives our economy and it’s important we If you have any questions regarding the makes a community special. recognize the families who make farming local internet towers and the associated Over the years they have offered their livelihood while supporting our rural agreement or to view a copy of the international exchange workers the communities.” agreement, visit the “County Sponsored unique opportunity to work on a Peace For more information on the Farm Family Internet Towers FAQs” page at www. Region farm through their involvement Award, contact the Agriculture department countygp.ab.ca or contact the Information in the International Agricultural Exchange at 780-532-9727. Systems department at 780-532-9722 or by email at [email protected]. 5 County awards over $2.5 million in capital grants

Earlier this year, Council announced that the County will be providing them, providing such great opportunities in the region would be a $2,537,975 in capital grants for 2016 to various sports, recreation and challenge. Their hard work and commitment to enhancing quality of cultural facilities and organizations. Of this $2,537,975, approximately life is greatly appreciated.” $2,085,775 will be going towards major capital community projects The purpose of the Capital Assistance Grant Program is to provide (50K+), $402,200 towards capital assistance grants (5-50K), and financial assistance to non-profit organizations that own or operate $50,000 for 100th anniversary celebration projects for communities facilities that provide recreational, sports and cultural opportunities within the County of Grande Prairie. to County of Grande Prairie residents. Major capital grants assist “The County recognizes the value recreation, sports and culture non-profit organizations undertaking significant improvements to plays in helping make our community such a great place to live,” says their local facilities or building new facilities. The 100th anniversary Leanne Beaupre, County Reeve. “We are happy to support local non- celebration grant is for communities within the County turning 100 profit groups and organizations as they are the doers and without years old that are holding centennial anniversary celebrations.

The County’s capital grants Major Capital Community Grant (50K+) recipients “The Bezanson Agriculture have made a huge difference to are as follows: Society is very appreciative of our organization. This current the County’s contribution to our year was very challenging due • $600,000 over three years (2015-2017) for a total contribution of project. We are excited to have to the warm conditions during $1.8 million for the Bezanson Community Centre Phase 1 an opportunity to add great snow making season. Due to the • $333,334 over three years (2014-2016) for a total contribution of $1 new infrastructure to our region resources that were provided million to the LaGlace Arena Project and to enhance community from the County and other programs, activities, and $150,000 over three years (2015-2017) for a total contribution of municipalities, we were able to • opportunities for the people that $900,000 to the Teepee Creek Ag Events Centre take the challenge and provide live here. This contribution allows a very good product of snow • $65,000 for the Clairmont Agriculture Society Adventure Park Phase our team to move forward with making on time and on budget.” 2 for a total contribution of $615,000 a capital campaign, and make plans to commence construction! – Duane Stevenson, Nitehawk $500,000 for the new Sexsmith Fire Hall • We look forward to this inclusive Year-Round Recreation Park • $116,441 to the Nitehawk Year-Round Recreation Park to replace community centre becoming the equipment ($177,500 for 2015, $116,441 for 2016 and $134,191 for hub of our region and providing “We’re very thankful to the 2017) for a total contribution of $428,132. opportunity to rural families.” County of Grande Prairie for their contributions to the • $20,000 over five years (2012-2016) for a total contribution of – Laura LaValley, Bezanson Adventure Park project and our $100,000 to the Compassion House Foundation Agricultural Society organization. Without their • $84,500 for Hythe Athletic Association for replace arena roof and support, the project would still repair water damaged areas “The County came to the table be in fundraising stage. Once and supported our community $81,500 for the Crystal Creek Recreational Society for hall structure the park is fully complete it will • initiative to build a new facility repairs provide families and youth with for our community and region. many recreation opportunities, • $50,000 for Hythe & District Pioneer Homes to complete plumbing, The Teepee Creek Agricultural and a safe place for children electrical, flooring, drywall and painting Events Centre would not have to play and families to gather, $50,000 for the Peace River Bible Institute to purchase fitness been possible without their which ties in nicely with our • equipment for new community gym support. It is facilities like these organization’s mandate.” that keep communities thriving $35,000 the Five Mile Agricultural Society to install prep and – Danielle Commandeur, Clairmont • and growing. We’re truly beverage stations, purchase appliances and furniture, repair Agricultural Society President grateful.” venting and install flooring and shingles – Mack Erno, Teepee Creek Capital Assistance Grant (5K-50K) recipients Stampede Association Past President are as follows: • $50,000 to the Beaverlodge Boys and Girls Camp Society for facility renovations • $40,000 to the Bezanson Agricultural Society for architecture fees for the Bezanson Community Centre

6 countygp.ab.ca How to make requests for sponsorship

Are you a community group or organization looking for support whether it is Event date: July, August, September 2016 through sponsorship for a fundraising or community event? If so, the County Deadline: June 1, 2016 may be able to help you. In order for your request to be properly processed Event date: October, November, December 2016 and possibly granted by the Recreation Advisory Committee and County Deadline: September 1, 2016 Council, the following steps must be completed: Event date: January, February, March 2017 • Complete the Council Meeting Sponsorship and Silent Auction Items Deadline: December 1, 2016 Request Form available online at www.countygp.ab.ca by searching “Event Sponsorships”, or grab a hard copy at the Community Services Building Event date: April, May, June 2017 located on Township Road 724 (1 mile west on Highway 2). Deadline: March 1, 2017 • Submit the completed form by email to parksandrecreation@countygp. For more information, visit www.countygp.ab.ca ab.ca or in person to the front reception of the Community Services or contact the Parks and Recreation department at Building between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding the lunch hour and [email protected] or holidays. 780-532-9727. • Requests will only be accepted quarterly. Submit the request form for sponsorship by the following deadlines:

“We are grateful to the County “The Hythe Athletic Association $40,000 to the Beaverlodge Parents for Progress Society for the • for their Major Capital Assistance would like to thank the County development of a multi-phase natural bike park Grant support as it will create for providing financial assistance • $40,000 to the Teepee Creek Stampede Association for addition new opportunities to offer sports to essential community facilities. to Enframe Building and fitness programs to our The new roof is necessary for the • $40,000 to the Wembley & District Arts, Culture and Historical students, the Town of Sexsmith, safety of our fans and players in Society for gas and electrical services and to install furnaces, and County residents. The funds the Hythe Memorial Arena, and duct work and water holding tanks are being used to purchase the without it the arena would be high quality fitness equipment inoperable. Thankfully, through • $36,750 to the South Peace Centennial Museum to paint village for our brand new Community the Capital Grant program, building and lay cement pad Fitness Centre. Our goal is to we can ensure the Arena is a • $30,000 to the Clairmont Agricultural Society to purchase and have this open to the public by functional recreational facility install lights in the hall and arena, and sump for the arena September 2016.” that our residents can enjoy.” • $25,000 to the Mother Teresa Catholic School Operation – Jeremy Johnston, Peace River Bible – Michelle Huey, Hythe Athletic Playground Society to install playground for 3-5 year olds Institute Association Treasurer • $25,000 to the Peace Wapiti Titans Football Team to purchase jerseys and shoulder pads • $19,750 to the Sexsmith & District Agricultural Society to rebuild ice plant compressor • $13,000 to the Valhalla Heritage Society to repair deck on COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE Melsness Mercantile Café • $12,500 to the Sexsmith Junior B Hockey Club to renovate NOTICE hockey club dressing room • $10,500 to Hall for water conditioner APPLICATION FOR DUST CONTROL • $7,200 to the Game Country Archers to install fence around Rates for 2016 calcium applications: range Residential - $4.40 per meter • $6,500 to the Beaverlodge Cultural Centre to repair plumbing Commercial/Industrial - $6.60 per meter and replace furnace The County of Grande Prairie Public Works department is • $6,000 to the Sexsmith Secondary School to purchase accepting applications for Dust Control on a cost share basis cross-country ski gear for the Outdoor Education Program for residents located adjacent to gravel roadways within the County. 100th Anniversary Celebration Grant The application deadline is Friday, April 29, 2016. • $25,000 to the Teepee Creek Stampede Association to move Applications now available to complete online at and restore the Teepee from Rycroft www.countygp.ab.ca/dustcontrol • $25,000 to Hythe & District Homecoming for 100th Anniversary Application forms can be completed at the Public Works Celebration Building located at 10001-84 Avenue in Clairmont For more information, contact Bill Rogan at 780-532-9722. For more information, contact Public Works at 780-532-7393. 7 2016 Road Construction Projects

Council has approved approximately $27.4 Another busy road construction season will million to go towards road construction projects for begin next month in the County. 2016. The proposed new Road/ Intersection/ Hamlet/ Subdivison Type of Work construction includes 32 km of road surfacing including 1. Clairmont West Phase 1: 101 Avenue from 98 Street to 100 Curb and gutter 0.4 km the paving of gravel roads, Street surfaced road overlays, 2. Clairmont West Phase 1: 98 Street from 100 Avenue North Final stage 0.2 km and re-construction. Grant to 102 Avenue) funding for road projects is 3. 100 Street East from the City Limits to 148 Avenue Overlay 0.8 km estimated at $2.1 million, including a $1.1 million Federal Gas Tax Grant 4. 156 Avenue from 98 Street to 100 Street Overlay 0.42 km and $1 million in funding from Provincial Municipal 5. Clairmont Parkway/Township Road 725 Grade, base and pave 2 km Sustainability Initiative (MSI) Grant. 6. Range Road 62 Base and pave a right-in, right out 0.17 km Safety is the County’s number one priority. 7. Township Road 730 from Range Road 35 west to Grade 1.6 km Residents and commuters Range Road 40 in the region are reminded 8. Township Road 721/Beaverlodge Access Final lift 1.6 km to practice extreme caution and reduce speed when 9. Range Road 110/Hinton Trail from Highway 722 South to Overlay 8.1 km near construction zones Township Road 693 and equipment. The County would like to thank 10. Range Road 63 from City limits north to Highway 43X Overlay 2.4 km residents and commuters 11. Range Road 92/Radar Base Road from Township Road 720 Overlay 2.3 km for their patience over the to top of hill construction season. 12. Range Road 92/Radar Base Road from Township Road 720 Chip seal 3.2 km The following is a list of to Highway 43 activities on County roads 13. Township Road 710 from Range Road 114 North west to Grade, base and pave 3.2 km that will be underway over Range Road 120 North the 2016 construction season. The projects are 14. Range Road 62 from River Road Estates entrance south to Grade, base and pave 1.5 km labelled from 1 to 26 Township Road 704A and show on the 2016 15. Range Road 61/Dunes North Road Grade, base and pave 0.9 km Road Projects Map. Spot 16. Range Road 74 from Highway 43 north to Township Road Base and pave 1.6 km construction is not included 715 in this list of projects; however commences in 17. Road Road 75 from Highway 43 north to Township Road Grade 3.2 km the spring. 720 Information regarding 18. Township Road 720 from Highway 723 to Range Road 94 Base and pave 3.2 km project timelines and any 19. Range Road 51 from Township Road 733 north to Grade 1.6 km potential traffic impacts Township Road 734 and detours caused by the 20. Range Road 41 from Township Road 714 to Township Road Base and pave 1.66 km County’s road construction 715 south projects will be posted on www.countygp.ab.ca under 21. Sandy Ridge Microsurface 2 km Road Construction Projects 22. Lawra Estates Microsurface1.7 km in the Public Works section as information becomes 23. Westridge Estates Microsurface 0.8 km available. 24. Lakeview Estates Microsurface 2.9 km 25. Arthur Lane Microsurface 1 km 26. Green Acres Microsurface 0.9 km

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Public Works Emergency Telephone Line: When to call

and holidays. A public works emergency is • If you experience a power outage, please constituted as a situation where personal call ATCO Electric at 1-800-668-2248. and property safety is largely at risk or your ability to access necessities such as • If you reside in Clairmont including groceries, medical appointments, etc., are Whispering Ridge, Westlake Village, impeded or restricted due to damaged, Carriage Lane, Taylor Estates and Maple Ridge subdivisions and are experiencing Spring is here! As the temperature rises, inaccessible roads and infrastructure. water service issues, please contact the County is more prone to issues such as If you encounter an area of the County Aquatera at 780-882-7800 or 780-538- flooding from spring melt, and damage to • that requires Public Works’ immediate 0452 for sewer services. roads due to normal wear and tear and the attention such as roads flooding; washed spreading of salt over the winter. out culverts; significant road damage; • Residents with any non-emergency public works related questions and The County’s After Hours Emergency Line and water and sewer service issues in the • concerns are strongly encouraged to is available for residents to call in case hamlets of Bezanson, La Glace, Teepee contact Public Works at 780-532-9722 of emergencies such as the ones above. Creek or Valhalla please feel free contact during the regular business hours of After business hours include 4:30 p.m. – the Public Works Emergency Line at Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 8:30 a.m. Monday to Friday, weekends, 780-532-7393. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding holidays. 9 The County Road Paving Program

The County of Grande Prairie the divisional road construction they will pave their roads if they 2. Haul in clay and compact the maintains a network of more program. are building a new subdivision road surface to build up the than 3,800 km of paved and or expanding an existing subgrade The annual road construction gravel roads. Our region subdivision. projects are selected with the 3. Install/replace culverts as continues to expand and roads following factors taken into Divisional Road Construction required continue to age and the County careful consideration – the age Projects are selected by the works hard to maintain as many 4. Perform the final surface of each of the roads, the current Public Works department in roadways as possible; however, preparation by compacting state of each of the roads, the consultation with the Area must work within the annual the road to ensure the correct amount of traffic each road Councillor and within the capital roads projects budget crown and width receives, the type of traffic that divisional boundaries where and the bi-annual divisional travels each road, and the cost the roads are located. Every two 5. Perform base work by placing road construction projects of each of the projects. They are years, each division receives the new gravel and compacting it budget. charted on the County’s 10-year equivalent of 2 miles of paving for final grade Here is the breakdown on how Road Network Plan based on in funds for road improvements. 6. Spray to provide better the County schedules what the factors above. Many of the Divisions alternate every year, adhesion to the pavement roads are paved, when they will roads being paved throughout so the divisions located in the and to protect this base layer be paved and why. the County and in Clairmont south receive funding this from the weather specifically are developer year, and the divisions in the There are two main ways our driven and funded; which north receive funding in 2017. 7. Lay down asphalt in the roads are scheduled for paving. means developers have agreed Those funds may be used, upon required thickness of the road A road will either be classified as a condition of subdivision the Public Works department (ranges from 40 mm to 140 as an annual road construction approval with the County that recommendations and at the mm) and compact asphalt project or classified as part of area Councillor’s request, to 8. Line paint newly paved road rebuild an existing gravel road or to upgrade a gravel road Furthermore, all work done to pavement. to the County Road Network, whether it is a capital project, County 6th Annual The cost to pave a gravel road divisional road project, or a is roughly $1 million per 1.6 km developer requirement, are Open Houses (1 mile). When a gravel road designed, and managed by is scheduled to be upgraded a professional engineering Philip J. Currie Dinosaur to pavement there are many consultant. All road projects Museum preliminary steps that must be must meet the County’s June 21 – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. taken before the paving process Minimum Design Standards Located in Wembley can begin. and Alberta Transportation’s Head west on Highway Here are the steps road Highway Design and 43, turn south at 112 Avenue construction crews must take Construction standards. Webster Community Hall before a gravel road can be For more information on Road paved: June 22 – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Construction Projects please Head north on Highway 2, turn west 1. Remove topsoil and other visit www.countygp.ab.ca/ on Range Road 53 debris from the road’s Right roadconstruction. If you have of Way before plowing down any questions about road Rio Grande the existing road to the width projects please contact the Community Hall of the new subgrade (the dirt Public Works department at June 23– 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. portion of the road structure) 780-532-9722. Head west on Highway 43, turn west on Highway 667, south of Highway Bring the whole 722, west on Township Road 710, and family for south on Range Road 121 Permit Required for Fireworks For more information, visit our website Free BBQ and Wanting to light off fireworks over the summer season? If so, or call 780-532-9722. Bouncy Castle! you will require a permit before you do so. Permit applications Find us on Facebook, Follow us on must be made in person at the County Community Services Twitter, Watch us on YouTube. Building. There is no fee for a consumer permit; however, there is a $100 annual fee for businesses to sell, offer for sale and store for the purposes of selling fireworks. For more information, Meet and talk to your Area Councillor or please refer to the Fireworks FAQs at www.countygp.ab.ca staff members from any department! --> Departments --> Regional Fire Service -->Fire Permits --> Firework Permits.

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Whitham Lake La Glace 16 18 17 GrandePrairie Creek 14 13 13 18 17 16 17 16 15 14 16 15 14 13 18 Bear River 13 18 17 13 18 17 16 15 14 Twp.Rd.742 14 13 18 17 16 15 14 17 16 15 14 13 18 17 16 15 18 17 16 15 14 13 18 17 15 14 13 18 17 16 15 14 13 18 17 16 15 14 13 18

Bear River La Glace 7 8 9 Sinclair Creek 11 12 7 8 9 10 Twp.Rd.742 9 10 11 12 10 11 12 7 8 11 12 7 8 9 12 7 8 9 10 Sinclair Creek 9 10 11 Brainard Lake 10 11 12 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 BearRiver Jones Lake 4 Bear River 6 5 Bear River 3 2 1 Bear River 6 5 4 Niobe Creek 2 1 Sinclair Creek 4 3 2 1 6 5 La Glace Lake 1 6 5 4 3 BearRiver 2 Powell Lake 4 3 Twp.Rd.740 4 Buffalo Lake 1 6 5 Sexsmith 2 1 6 5 4 3 5 4 3 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 2 1 6 5 Teepee Creek Kleskun Creek

Niobe Creek Kleskun Creek Preston Lake Buffalo Lake

Mulligan Creek Kleskun Creek 33 35 36 Kleskun Creek 31 32 Valhalla Lake 31 32 33 34 Bear River 36 Twp.Rd.740 32 33 34 35 34 35 36 31 35 36 31 32 33 35 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 33 32 33 34 35 36 31 32 33 34 Gummer Lake 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 Kleskun Creek 29 Bear River 25 30 29 28 27 26 27 26 25 30 Kleskun Creek Hythe Niobe Creek 26 25 30 29 30 29 28 27

29 28 27 Rge.Rd.23 28 27 26 25 30 Kleskun Creek Twp.Rd.734 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 29 28 27 26 25 30 Kleskun Creek 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 26 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 Sexsmith

Bear River Lymburn HORSE Anderson Lake 19 Sinclair Creek 24 Sinclair Creek 20 21 22 23 Rge.Rd.24 Twp.Rd.734 LAKE Niobe Creek 22 23 24 19 24 19 RESERVE 19 20 21 22 23 152B BearRiver 20 21 22 23 Niobe Creek 23 19 23 24 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 19

Beaverlodge River Niobe Creek 18 MD of Greenview No. 16 Horse Lake Bear River 13 Niobe Creek 17 16 15 14 Niobe Creek

18 Rge.Rd.25 16 15 14 13 Hythe 14 13 18 Beaverlodge River 16 15 15 14 13 18 17 14 13 18 17 16 Twp.Rd.732 14 13 18 17 16 15 14 17 16 15 14 13 18 17 16 15 18 17 16 15 14 13 18 17 16 15 13 18 17 16 15 14 18 17 16 15 14 13 18

Niobe Creek 12 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 Twp.Rd.732 8 9 10 11 Bear River 10 11 12 7 Beavertail Creek 11 12 7 8 9 12 7 8 9 10 Bear River 11 11 12 7 8 9 10 Hume Creek 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 Beavertail Creek Beavertail8 Creek 9 10 11 12 7

Bear River Hume Creek Bear River FishCreek 3 2 1 6 Fish Creek Bear River 5 4 Fish Creek Bear River 1 6 Fish Creek 3 2 Fish Creek 5 4 Fish Creek 1 6 6 5 4 3 2 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 2 1 6 Twp.Rd.730 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 Fish Creek 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 Beavertail Creek2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Fish Creek Beavertail Creek 34 35 36 31 Fish Creek 31 32 33 Twp.Rd.730 Bush Lake 33 34 35 36 Hay Lake 35 36 31 32 36 31 32 33 34 31 32 33 34 35 Rge.Rd.25 31 34 35 36 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 Hume Creek 33 34 35 31 32 34 35 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31

Hay Creek 26 25 30 Hume Creek 28 27 Ferguson Lake 26 25 30 29 Hay Creek 27 Beavertail Creek Fish Creek 29 28 28 27 26 25 30 27 25 29 Hume Creek 29 28 Hume Creek 25 30 Albright 26 25 30 Westmount North Industrial Park 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 Clairmont 30 29 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 Clairmont Lake Fish Creek 2

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Hay Creek 19 Hume Creek 23 24 Goodfare Bear Lake Kleskun Hill 19 20 21 22 Bear River Bear River Westmount South Industrial Park 23 24 Twp.Rd.724 Bear River 21 22 Bear River 19 20

Fish Creek FishCreek 20 21 22 23 24 23 Crossroads North Hume Creek 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 To Valleyview 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 Northgate 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 Deep Lake Hume Creek Steeprock Creek Hay Creek Bear River

Fish Creek 13 18 17 17 16 15 14 15 14 13 18 13 18 17 16 18 17 16 15 14 17 16 15 14 13 17 16 18 Twp.Rd.722 18 17 16 15 14 13 18 17 16 15 14 13 Lake Pointe Properties Bezanson 18 17 16 15 14 13 18 17 15 14 13 18 17 16 15 14 13 18 17 16 15 14 13 18

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Bear River 11 12 9 10 Rio Bend Estates 11 12 7 8 Twp.Rd.722 Bear River 8 9 10 7 9 10 11 12 7 10 11 12 8 11 12 7 8 9 Althen Corner 10 11 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 Saskatoon Lake 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 12 7 1 1 6 5 4 3 2 Bear River 3 2 1 6

4 Rge.Rd.24 Bear River 6 5 5 4 3 2 1 Twp.Rd.720 Pipestone Creek 1 6 5 4 3 HWY 43 East Industrial Park Crossroads South Beaverlodge 5 4 3 1 6 2 4 3 2 1 Whispering Ridge Rge.Rd.23 5 4 3 2 1 6 HWY 43 West Industrial Park Glen Leslie 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 1 6 5 Hermit Lake

Bear River 33 Little Lake 35 36 31 32 Beavertail Creek 33 34 Windsor Creek PipestoneCreek 35 36 31 32 Twp.Rd.720 31 32 33 34 Hughes Lake 35 36 BarrCreek 33 34 34 35 36 31 Bear River Spruce Creek 36 31 32 33 32 33 Spring Creek 34 35 Barr Creek 33 34 35 36 31 34 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 32 31 32 33 34 Barr Creek 35 36 31 32 33 35

Spruce Creek 30 29 28 Beavertail Creek 26 25 30 29 28 27 Grande Prairie28 27 26 25 25 30 29 Barr Creek Windsor Creek 28 26 Graham Creek 27 25 30 29 28 27 26 Brookside Graham Creek 25 30 Barr Creek 29 28 27 26 28 27 26 25 30 Bear River Graham Creek 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 3 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 Carriage Lane Estates

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Harold Creek Rge.Rd.23 Spruce Creek Grande Prairie 20 22 23 24 19 5 24 19 20 21 Twp.Rd.714 Sunnybrook 22 23 Harold Creek 21 4 23 24 19 20 22 Silver Pointe 20 21 Rge.Rd.24 20 Bear River Huallen 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 23 24 Mountview 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 21 22 Harold Creek 24 19 20 Spring Creek 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 24 19 20 21 22 23 Bear River Woodlake Estates

Kamisak Lake Pipestone Creek 17 Windsor Creek Spring Creek 18 Graham Creek 13 Eagle Estates Wood Lake 17 16 15 Spring Creek Lawra Estates Aspen Ridge 16 15 14 13 14 13 18 17 HaroldCreek 16 15 18 17 Green Acres Wembley Spring15 Creek 14 13 18 17 16 13 18 16 18 Wembley 14 Sandy Ridge Estates 17 16 15 14 13 16 Flyingshot Lake 18 17 16 15 14 13 17 16 15 14 13 18 17 16 15 14 13 18 17 16 14 13 18 17 18 Dimsdale IP Rge.Rd.31 Willowood Estates

Arthur Lane WindsorCreek Spruce Creek Dimsdale Maple Ridge

Beavertail Creek 10 Rge.Rd.32 8 9 Twp.Rd.712 Taylor Estates 11 12 Windsor Creek Twp.Rd.712 SpringCreek 9 10 12 7 8 Rge.Rd.25 Spruce Creek Dunkley Meadows 8 9 10 8 10 BearRiver Maple Grove Bear River

11 12 7 Rge.Rd.30 7 8 9 10 Spring Creek 9 10 11 12 Pine Valley Estates 11 12 7 8 Bear River Windsor Creek 12 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 Bear River 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 Bear River County Industrial Park Pinebrook Estates Bear River

Bear River Sprucewood Park Beavertail Creek BearRiver 4 3 2 1 Wedgewood B 2 1 6 5 HWY 40 Industrial Park 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 Rge.Rd.34 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 6 5 Spring Creek 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 Rge.Rd.35

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Twin Lakes Rge.Rd.102 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 26 25 30 29 28 Rge.Rd.95

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Diamond Dick Creek COUNTY OFFICE: 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 10001 – 84 Avenue

Sylvester Creek Twp.Rd.690 Clairmont, AB T0H 0W0 Website: www.countygp.ab.ca 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 Rge.Rd.114 E-mail: [email protected]

Calahoo Creek Creek

Sylvester Creek DEPARTMENTAL PHONE NUMBERS OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS Calahoo Creek Residents are reminded that Sylvester Creek Get Your Fire Permits! 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 Calahoo Creek 27 26 25 Main Switchboard 780-532-9722 Emergency- Ambulance, Fire, Police 911

Fax 780-539-9880 Rge.Rd.120 Twp.Rd.684 Twp.Rd.684 Accounts Payable 780-513-3969 HEALTH: Accounts Receivable 780-513-3965 Beaverlodge Hospital 780-354-2136 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 Calahoo Creek Agricultural Service Board 780-513-3955 Grande Spirit Foundation 780-532-2905 Calahoo Creek Calahoo Creek there is no burning of household 0 1.25 2.5 5 7.5 10 ek Assessment Services 780-513-3952 Queen Elizabeth II Hospital 780-538-7100 Calahoo Creek Kilometers Calahoo Cre WARD # Economic Development FIRE780-513-3956 GUARDIAN (S) PHONE 13 18 17 16 15 14 13 18 17 16 15 14 13 18 Legend Family & Community Support Services 780-513-3963 MUNICIPALITIES: Twp.Rd.682 Twp.Rd.682 Finance & Systems 780-513-9722 City of Grande Prairie 780-538-0300 Fire Protection 780-513-3953780-567-5590 Town of Beaverlodge 780-354-2201 12 9 10 11 12 7 8 garbage within hamlets or listed 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 0 1.25 2.5 5 7.5 10 Fire Guardian Zones Landfill Information 780-532-7393 Town of Sexsmith 780-568-3681 Miles Division 1 Robert Norman 780-882-3938 Rge.Rd.121 Law Enforcement 780-532-9727 Town of Wembley 780-766-2269 Councillor Electoral Districts Mechanic Shop 780-532-7736 Village of Hythe 780-356-3888

1 6 5 5 4 3 2 Rge.Rd.120 4 3 2 1 6 Rge.Rd.115 Parks 780-532-9722 Saddle Hills County 780-864-3760 Calahoo Creek Clairmont Focus Area Planning & Development Services 780-513-3950 Birch Hills County 780-694-3793 Twp.Rd.680 residential subdivisions (an area Bezanson Director of Planning Ray 780-513-3951Korbett M.D. of Greenview No.16 780-524-3193 780-539-3072 Director of Protective Services 780-513-3954 36 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 32 Rge.Rd.122 Township Grid Rge.Rd.123 Protective Services Fax 780-513-3801 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT: Indian Reserves Public Works 780-532-7393 Alberta Government Rite Line 780-310-0000 Public Works After Hours Emergency 780-532-7393 Environmental Complaints 1-800-222-6514 25 Hiding Creek 30 29 27 26 25 Public Works Fax 780-539-9871 Pollution Complaints – Alta. Enviro. Protection 780-538-8045 Rge.Rd.125 of land divided up into building Division 2 County Regional Fire Services 780-532-9727

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Twp.Rd.674 Road Ban Information 780-539-6707 Seismic Complaints – Alta. Enviro. Protection 780-427-3932/ Rge.Rd.130 Water Bodies Shop 780-532-7736 780-340-5451 24 19 20 21 22 Shop Fax 780-538-9872 SCHOOL BOARDS:

Rge.Rd.131 Tax Department 780-513-3968 Grande Prairie Catholic School District #28 780-532-3013 Hiding Creek Water CoursesClairmont lots containing more than five Vehicle Overweight Permit Line 780-539-6707 Grande Prairie Public School District #2357 780-532-4491 13 18 17 16 15 MD of Greenview No. 16 Peace Wapiti School Division #33 780-532-8133 Major Highways Fire Permit Twp.Rd.672

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Hiding Creek Minor Roads 12 8 9 10 11 Red Zone 7 adjoining residences). An inspection Burn Permit Zones COUNTY COUNCILLORS Map 1 6 5 4 3 Everett McDonald Division 1 [email protected] 780-831-8590 Verbal PermitsDivision 3 SharonKelsey Nelson Division 2Soderquist [email protected] 780-814-9731 780-228-1194 Twp.Rd.670 Leanne Beaupre Division 3 [email protected] 780-814-3121 This GIS product is comprised of many layers of information that are maintained by other external data providers. The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 assumes no responsibility nor Rge.Rd.132 Permit Type Jack O’Toole Division 4 [email protected] 780-831-7598 36 31 32 and permit are required and must be Pat Jacobs Division 5 [email protected] 780-296-4200 liability for the accuracy or completeness of these data layers. FOREST PROTECTION AREA Lois Dueck Division 6 [email protected] 780-296-4300 Dunes FrankPeter Lowen Division Foster 7 [email protected] 780-296-4500 780-835-0832The County of Grande Prairie makes no representation or warranties regarding the 30 29 information contained in this document, including without limitation,whether said information Rge.Rd.134 RESTRICTED BURN AREA Richard Harpe Division 8 [email protected] 780-831-5156

Rge.Rd.141 is accurate or complete. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Rge.Rd.140 Twp.Rd.664 Mary Ann Eckstrom Division 9 [email protected] 780-296-4100 done within an approved incinerator or The County of Grande Prairie shall have no liability to such person for any loss or damage BUY PERMIT Yellow Zone & Russell Lochhead 780-402-1757whatsoever.This document shall not be copied or distributed to any person without the

express written consent to the County of Grande Prairie. Rge.Rd.135 Copyright 2007 County of Grande Prairie. All Rights Reserved. burn barrel. Subdivisions Red Zone County Regional Fire Service 780-532-9727 Permits can be Fire Permit Forms Division 4 Kimberly Sanford 780-766-3722 requested by calling Available Online. 780-518-4363 Regional Fire Services East of Wembley Lane Armstrong 780-296-0534 at 780-532-9727. Not sure about fire permit Matthew Smith 780-876-0666 regulations in your area? Log Division 5 Alfred Golnick 780-933-9221 This service is free of onto www.countygp.ab.ca and click West of Wembley Jamie Querin 780-512-8244 charge. I want to - Apply For - A Fire Permitit. Tyrell Johnson 780-882-5278 Division 6 Clayton Barclay 780-354-2592 The County has four different Fire Burning Areas that are Beaverlodge Kevin Bonsan 780-512-3584 displayed in white, yellow, green and red. Daniel Taks 780-933-0018 Wayne Bekkerus 780-402-1533 County White Area • fill out a request form 780-354-2182 • requires a verbal permit during fire season. Division 7 Dallas Pierson 780-882-7576 Hythe John Moutray 780-978-1030 County Yellow Area contact your fire guardian • Division 8 Ernest Foshaug 780-568-4172 • requires a written fire permit during LaGlace Julian Tanasichuk 780-568-4172 fire season. Dan Mateev 780-766-3910 County Green Area • contact assigned forest fire guardian Division 9 Fred Hurlock (Bad Heart Area Only) 780-568-2906 • requires a written fire permit during fire Sexsmith / Teepee Jim Le Geyt 780-568-2186 season from a forestry fire guardian as this Creek Doug Spry 780-832-8103 780-568-3415 area is designated as the Forest Protection area. Ian Hamilton 780-568-6840 County Red Area • contact the County Fire Chief of designate Forestry (Alberta John White 780-524-1648 at 780-532-9727 Agriculture and 780-833-4223 • restricted burn area Forestry) 780-538-5560 • requires a written fire permit year found. For more information go to www.countygp.ab.ca or call the Regional Fire Service Office at 780-532-9727. 11 REGIONAL ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS

HISTORY The County’s role in enforcement began in 1977 and over the years has evolved into what the department is now known as – “Regional Enforcement Services” – primarily due to external provincial legislation and Crime will always be a policy changes. In 1977, the concern in our communities, County of Grande Prairie Police throughout the province and Department was formed with a nationwide. Since 1977, the role of a supplemental service County of Grande Prairie’s to the RCMP. In 1988, a new initiatives. During that time, the This new program changed Regional Enforcement Police Act was introduced by County Police Department had the landscape of the County’s Services has remained active the Province of Alberta where the authority to enforce the policing structure. County in delivering programs the Alberta Special Constable Criminal Code of Canada. Constables were reclassified Program replaced the County as Peace Officers, and the and services in our local In 1999, the County funded department’s mandate shifted communities and region; as three RCMP Enhanced to following provincial policy well as worked together with Policing members to work and legislation to enforce the several agencies including with the County Constables Alberta Traffic Safety Act, County to fight oilfield vandalism and the Royal Canadian Mounted road and infrastructure safety ecoterrorism, making us the Police (RCMP); local, provincial laws and municipal bylaws, and first municipality in Alberta and federal government; work with the RCMP on crime to introduce the integrated and community and crime prevention initiatives. prevention groups putting enhanced policing model. Over the past several years, the measures in place to prevent Police Agencies model in 1989. In 2006, the new Alberta name of the County’s Regional and reduce crime and From 1989 to 2006, County Peace Officer Program and Enforcement department encourage safety. Constables worked closely with the Alberta Peace Officer Act changed, however the goals of the RCMP to enforce the traffic was introduced. Consequently, Over the next four pages, keeping the community safe safety and road protection laws municipalities lost the authority you will be provided with a and secure and preventing and carry out crime prevention to enforce the Criminal Code. tour of the County’s Regional crime remains unchanged. Enforcement Services department to learn about the services and programs we’re RCMP ENHANCED in the community. Over my career with the RCMP and the committed to delivering to POLICING MEMBER County, I have been able to ensure our communities are as PROFILE - CORPORAL CHRISTINA WILKINS make a positive difference by safe and secure as possible. helping carry out traffic safety Hi, I’m Corporal Christina and crime reduction and Wilkins, I am the non- prevention initiatives through commissioned officer/ education and awareness corporal in charge of the programs and enforcement. I RCMP Rural Enhanced Unit also have had the opportunity for the County. I have been to build and maintain positive working in law enforcement relationships with partner for the RCMP since 2002 and agencies and the community. for the County of Grande Over the past 14 years, I our purpose is not just to Prairie over the past four have had the opportunity to enforce laws but to make a months. I chose a career with experience many of the facets genuine connection with the RCMP because I wanted of policing and as time goes the communities that we to make a positive difference on it has become clearer that serve.

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to introduce this integrated The sole duties of the RCMP and three casual Kennel service model. Over the years, Enhanced Policing Unit are Attendants that work from this model of service delivery crime prevention and reduction, the Regional Animal Pound. has been extremely effective crime/narcotic investigations, The Bylaw Unit is responsible and in turn many municipalities general policing duties, special for unsightly premises, snow have followed similar suit. As events policing coordination, removal complaints, parking, well, the County is the only parkland and special patrols, abandoned vehicles, complaint municipality in the province that and traffic safety within the investigation, enforcement of has RCMP members integrated provincial and the County’s municipal bylaws primarily in and working out of a municipal boundaries. They carry out crime urbanized areas, as well as work WHAT AREAS DO WE office. An average of $2.44 prevention and safety programs closely with other enforcement PROVIDE SERVICE TO? million was spent in 2015 and and initiatives including Drug agencies to deliver safety and Regional Enforcement Services approximately $2.66 million Abuse Resistance Education education programs. The Bylaw provides services and programs net operating and capital has (DARE), Report a Drug House, Unit is also responsible for and patrols in the County of been budgeted for 2016 for Prevent Alcohol and Risk- Animal Control including the Grande Prairie but also has enforcement services in Related Trauma in Youth enforcement of Dog Control mutual-aid agreements in place the County. (PARTY), Safe City, Safe Town, Bylaws. The Poundkeeper and with neighbouring communities and in school presentations. Kennel Attendants work to including the towns of Sexsmith RCMP ENHANCED They also work with local crime ensure the safe and efficient and Wembley, Village of POLICING UNIT prevention groups including operation of the Grande Prairie Hythe, the Municipal District Grande Prairie & District Rural Regional Animal Pound. The of Greenview and Saddle Hills The RCMP Enhanced Policing Crime Watch Association and Grande Prairie Regional Animal County. Unit consists of four members. Citizens on Patrol (La Glace Pound is jointly owned and In the fall of 2016, a fifth and Sexsmith). operated by the County (40 per These areas encompass: member will be added to this cent) and the City (60 per cent) • 35,757 population (2011 unit. Although mandated by the BYLAW UNIT and run by the County. County federal census) provincial government, these Bylaw Officers have a Level 2 • m44,395 k 2 of area RCMP members are employed The Bylaw Unit consists of five Peace Officer appointment, • Over 6,500 km of roads not by the County and work out of a Bylaw Enforcement Officers. We issued by the Solicitor General including primary and County Office, and work closely also have one Poundkeeper, for the Province of Alberta. secondary highways with our enforcement services. two full-time Kennel Attendants • 17 hamlets • 21 schools and related school BYLAW OFFICER Although we are a complaint zones MEMBER PROFILE – based program, we frequently • 90 subdivision and industrial SGT. KIM DONECZ patrol our communities to parks address areas of concern such • 13 campgrounds Hello, I’m Sgt. Kim Donecz. as parking violations, snow • Four trailer parks I am a Level 2 Peace Officer removal, and dogs roaming at • Five natural reserve sites and the supervisor for the large. We take every opportunity Bylaw Unit. I have been in the to talk with our residents’ REGIONAL law enforcement field for over one-on-one and by providing ENFORCEMENT 10 years, and worked for the information to them through SERVICES DEPARTMENT County since 2008. social media, written notices, STRUCTURE The Bylaw Unit focuses on pamphlets and newsletters. educating the public as well as The County’s Regional The most rewarding part of enforcing some Provincial Acts Enforcement Services my job is being a part of the and Municipal Bylaws. As Level department is one of the most building of the Bylaw Unit. 2 Peace Officers we are able to comprehensive in the Province This Unit was formed in 2008 enforce non-moving violations and consists of a Patrol Unit, and continues to grow and of our integrated service under the Traffic Safety Act, Bylaw Unit, Administration Unit, evolve, meeting the needs of model with the RCMP and the Animal Protection Act, and RCMP Enhanced Policing our expanding community. We its effectiveness. As a result portions of the Highway Unit. Each unit works together are viewed by the Province and of the County’s success, Development and Protection closely to offer a seamless other municipalities as leaders many municipalities have Act, and the Municipal service. The County was the and innovators in part, because adopted similar practices. Government Act. first municipality in Alberta

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PATROL UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES NOT UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF PEACE OFFICERS The Patrol Unit consists of two In 2006, the new Alberta Peace Officer Program and the Alberta Peace Officer Act was introduced. Peace Officer Sergeants, eight Peace Consequently, municipalities lost the authority to enforce the Criminal Code. Under the Alberta Peace Officers and one seasonal Parkland Officer Program, Regional Enforcement Services does not provide the following services: Patrol Officer. Their roles and responsibilities include enforcing Service Who to Contact provincial laws related to traffic safety which aim to reduce the Investigate Criminal Code complaints RCMP 780-830-5700 or 9-1-1 number of deaths and injuries on Investigate complaints of firearms or weapons RCMP 780-830-5700 or 9-1-1 Alberta’s highways and roads. Other Investigate stray livestock complaints RCMP 780-830-5700 major roles include completing complaint investigations, enforcing Investigate wildlife complaints Alberta Fish and Wildlife 780-538-5265 regulatory municipal bylaws Investigate licensed premises complaints Alberta Gaming and Liquor 780-832-3000 and protecting our roadways Remove dead animal on Provincial Highways Alberta Transportation 780-538-5310 surfaces and infrastructure by enforcing commercial vehicle Remove dead animals from County roads County Public Works 780-532-9722 weight restrictions and select Complaints of dead livestock County Agriculture 780-532-9727 municipal bylaws. They also provide Special Events Policing; Investigate animal cruelty complaints Alberta Provincial SPCA 1-800-455-9003 Parklands and Special Patrol in our Investigate motor vehicle collisions RCMP 780-830-5700 or 9-1-1 parks, campgrounds, greenspaces, Investigate complaints on Provincial 2-digit Highways RCMP 780-830-5700 or 9-1-1 developed trails and waterways where speeds are above 90km/hr if required; and Emergency Management. The unit often works Investigate any complaints on First Nations Reserves RCMP 780-830-5700 or 9-1-1 with the RCMP Enhanced Policing Unit, the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership, Regional Fire Service, and community groups to deliver safety and education programs. Their patrol area spans PATROL UNIT MEMBER of Grande Prairie Enforcement from the British Columbia border Services department and on the west to the Smoky River on PROFILE – SGT. STUART FRY agencies including the RCMP, the east, and from the Saddle Hills Alberta Traffic Safety, Alberta on the north to the on Hello, I’m Sgt. Stuart Fry and Justice and Solicitor General, the south. I am one of the supervisors municipal officials, crime of the Patrol Unit at the prevention groups including ADMINISTRATION UNIT County. I’ve been working Citizens on Patrol and the The Administration Unit consists for the County for over 21 Grande Prairie & District Rural of two Administrative Assistants years, first starting as a County Crime Watch Association, and and two Customer Service Constable, then a Special community members; and Representatives. The Administration Constable, to a Community helping deliver traffic safety, Unit provides support to the Peace Officer and now a off highway vehicle safety and other units in the department. Peace Officer Sergeant. I chose crime prevention education Some of their duties include this career because I enjoy programs and presentations taking and processing public working with a wide variety in the community. The most makes on the community; complaints; processing tickets, of people, diversity, being rewarding part of my job and being able to provide occurrences, warrants, and court involved in the community, is being able to work with leadership to my team and see briefs; generating statistical reports; and problem-solving. Some residents and agencies to them grow in their abilities to records management; liaising of my responsibilities include solve problems and better protect themselves and their with the courthouse and crown supervising and training Peace our community; the positive community. prosecutors’ office; and tracking Officers; liaising with the City impression our department monthly contract time and billing.

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How to reach us REGIONAL ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CAN BE REACHED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: Phone: 780-532-9727 Fax: 780-567-5576 Email: [email protected] In person: Community Services Building – open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Closed between noon and 1:00 p.m. and statutory holidays. Occurrence Reporting form: pick up a pamphlet at any local municipal office, complete and submit it. Online: go to the County’s website at www. countygp.ab.ca. Click on the heading “I Want To”, then select “Report” and choose “A traffic, animal, or bylaw complaint”.

THE GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL GRANDE PRAIRIE & DISTRICT RURAL CRIME WATCH ANIMAL POUND ASSOCIATION: WHAT THEY’RE ABOUT AND HOW TO The Grande Prairie Regional Animal Pound serves BECOME A MEMBER the County and City of Grande Prairie as well as Sexsmith, Wembley, Hythe, MD of Greenview and The Grande Prairie & District Rural property or persons to watch for, Saddle Hills County. Do you have questions about Crime Watch Association (GPDRCWA) and acting as a witness for law a lost dog or want to determine whether your pet is a rural community crime prevention enforcement. program consisting of volunteers in has been picked up and may be in the pound? The If you are interested in becoming the community that helps local law Regional Animal Pound can be reached in any the a member the cost to join is $10 enforcement by becoming additional following ways: annually and you must pass a security eyes and ears for them; as well as help clearance by the RCMP. However, Phone: 780-830-0199 educate, inform and assist community you do not have to be a member to Fax: 780-532-4745 members to deter crime. Email: [email protected] report suspicious activity that may be Some of the ways GPDRCWA does this occurring. Any concerned community In Person: Regional Animal Pound – Brochu is by: member may call the Crime Watch or Industrial Park, 12220 – 104 Avenue, Monday to in an emergency situation call 9-1-1. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday Noon • Holding community meetings with to 4:00 p.m. Closed between noon and 1:00 pm and law enforcement in attendance to If you would like to become a statutory holidays. answer residents questions and member, please visit www.gprcwa. concerns webs.com or call Rural Crime Watch at 780-831-4390. HOW TO REPORT A DRUG HOUSE • Providing information to citizens on which emergency responder or Phone: 780-830-5889 contact to call in certain situations Report a drug house form: pick up a pamphlet at (example: Report-A-Poacher) any local municipal office, complete and submit it. • Putting up Rural Crime Watch Online: go to the County’s website at www. signage in rural areas to make the countygp.ab.ca. Click on the heading “I Want To”, association’s presence known then select “Report” and choose “A Drug House”. • Being the eyes and ears by being diligent in the community, receiving telephone or email fanouts of stolen

15 DID YOU KNOW? What you need to know about the From 2002 to 2011, 147 people died from off highway vehicle (OHV) accidents new Off Highway Vehicle Bylaw in Alberta. Failing to wear helmets and alcohol consumption were the prevailing causes of serious injuries or death. Recreation is a big part of what makes the • OHVs cannot operate or park where • O f the 147 who died while riding an County of Grande Prairie a fun and active prohibited by a sign to do so ATV, 68 per cent were not wearing a place to live and visit year round. Many of the • OHVs cannot travel on developed trails helmet at the time of their death. County’s trails and greenspaces are used for • OHVs cannot operate in any County park, • O f the children (16 years and under) Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) recreation such as campground, or playground who died, 43 per cent were not snowmobiling, dirt biking, ATVing (All-Terrain • the OHV owner is liable for any offences wearing a helmet. Vehicle) and any motorized vehicle built for under the bylaw Source: Alberta Centre for Injury Control cross-country travel on land, water, snow, ice Mobility aids, enforcement, emergency, and Research (ACICR) 2002-2011 and other natural terrain. maintenance and agricultural personnel are all Safety is the County’s number one priority. To exempt from many of these conditions while reduce the risk of serious injuries and death; in operation. The penalty is serious for not obeying and ensure everyone has the safest, most the OHV Bylaw and the Alberta OHV operators must also comply enjoyable experience possible, County Council Safety Traffic Act. OHV owners or with the following regulations in passed an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Bylaw operators could be issued with a accordance with the Alberta Traffic which took effect in 2015 that all OHV users violation ticket for the following Safety Act: must follow while partaking in OHV activities in offences and fines: the County. OHV operators must follow the same rules • $543 for driving an OHV carelessly of the road that apply to motor vehicle • The OHV Bylaw, also known as Bylaw #3023, $543 for stunting operators • goes hand-in-hand with the Alberta Traffic $310 for operating an uninsured OHV OHV operators must: • Safety Act, the County’s Traffic Safety Bylaw • $310 for operating an unregistered OHV stop for a Peace Officer, produce • #3024 and Parkland Bylaw #3002. Please • $300 for operating OHV in a park, documents when requested, stay at the • continue reading to learn about the regulations campground or playground scene of a collision, and report any collision in Bylaw #3023 and the Alberta Traffic $300 for operating an OHV where prohibited that occurs • Safety Act applicable to OHV operators and to do so by a sign register and insure their vehicle with plate passengers, as well as the consequences if OHV • $300 for operating an OHV on a developed properly attached and displayed • operators are not compliant with trail comply with all OHV vehicle and safety these regulations. • $287 for consuming liquor equipment guidelines • $233 for driver/passenger of OHV failing to All OHV operators must comply with OHVs can only travel on roads where • • produce requested information the following regulations in the OHV permitted by a municipal bylaw. $200 for not wearing an OHV approved Bylaw: before crossing any roadways, ALL • • helmet passengers on OHVs must get off before drivers and passengers must wear approved $200 for exceeding maximum allowable • crossing • OHV safety helmets at all times speed limit operators of OHVs on highways or public OHVs may only operate in residential areas • $155 if a person under 14 operates an OHV • property must be 14 years of age or older • under the following conditions: not accompanied by and under the direct anyone under 14 years operating an OHV load or unload the OHV onto another motor • supervision of an adult over 18 years old. • on public property must be supervised by vehicle or trailer $115 for conveying liquor. a person more than 18 years of age • • enter and leave the residential area by the • $287 for consuming liquor on an OHV shortest and most direct route available • $100 for failing to use the shortest route in or • adhere to a maximum speed of 30 km/hr Important safe riding tips out of a residential area • operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and • $78 for any equipment violation (headlights, 11:00 p.m. 1. P rotect your head - wear an appropriate stop lights, brakes, exhaust) helmet with face and eye protection. • the number of passengers cannot exceed the Neglecting to follow these conditions could amount the OHV is designed to carry which is 2. Siz e right - no child/youth under 16 years also lead to even greater consequences such indicated in the user manual. should operate an adult ATV. Ensure as injury and death. Don’t be another statistic! • OHVs travelling on County roads must move your child/youth rides an ATV that is in the same direction as the traffic flow and in appropriate to their age, weight and If you witness an OHV user violating conditions single file. maturity. in Bylaw #3023 and the Alberta Traffic Safety • OHVs must also travel in single file in the ditch 3. One rider - refuse to carry or be a Act, don’t hesitate to report it to the RCMP • when it’s not safe to travel in the ditch passenger on single-rider ATVs. at 780-830-5701 or the County’s Regional (flooded, culvert, too steep), OHVs must travel Enforcement Services at 780-532-9727 or 4. Z ero tolerance - alcohol, drugs and ATVs online at www.countygp.ab.ca under the on the right hand shoulder of the road. don’t mix. maximum speeds cannot exceed 40 km/hr heading “I want to”, then select “Report” and • 5. G et the skills - take an ATV operator- outside residential areas choose “A traffic or bylaw complaint”. training course. For more information about the OHV Bylaw, Source: Alberta Centre for Injury Control & Alberta Traffic Safety Act and the Parkland Research. (2010) Bylaw, visit www.countygp.ab.ca or contact Regional Enforcement Services at 780-532- 9727 or [email protected]. 16 countygp.ab.ca County Groundskeeping Transfer Stations now Crews Back to Work accepting refundable bottles May 3rd With the grant monies, we have purchased three bear proof Starting on May 3rd, the County Parks and Recreation seasonal containers to facilitate our new groundskeeping crews will be back at it visiting various bottle recycling program at hamlets, subdivisions, cemeteries, parks and playgrounds our transfer stations in Teepee throughout the County for spring and summer maintenance. Creek, Demmitt and Elmworth. Through this program, we The safety of residents and commuters of the region, and have teamed up with local County staff, is the County’s number one priority, so please community organizations so practice extreme caution and reduce speed when near the proceeds from the donated landscaping equipment. bottles will be enjoyed by those Also, please refrain from dumping yard waste such as glass in the area! We are excited to clippings, tree prunings, and animal waste or droppings over The County of Grande Prairie bring forward this community on municipal property; and move all vehicles, trampolines, was one of the lucky recipients initiative to divert bottles from trailers, motorhomes and boats if they are encroaching on of an Alberta Beverage landfills and provide proceeds to County property. Container Recycling Corporation local organizations. It’s a win win for everyone. If you have any questions, please call the Parks & Recreation (ABCRC) grant through their department at 780-532-9727. Community Champions Bring your bottles on your Program (CCP). ABCRC provides next trip to any of the transfer funding for specialized recycling stations. If you are unable to bins (indoor and outdoor) and locate the special receptacles program start-up support to for the bottles, feel free to ask CCP, providing more accessible the transfer station attendant for New Recycle Bins for and convenient out-of-home assistance. opportunities for recycling. County Recreational Areas Heads Up! The County of Grande Prairie, Parks and Recreation is happy to announce that we have received grant money through The Clairmont Centre for Recycling and Waste Management, the Community Champion Program (CCP), from the Alberta and the West Grande Prairie Regional Landfill have expanded. Beverage Container Recycling Corporation. As a result, some of the waste and recycling areas at each of the facilities have been moved around. Please follow the signs posted The CCP is a program that encourages and supports beverage or ask the landfill attendant for directions to the areas you require container recycling in the province and the County was access to. fortunate to receive $15,000 for recycle bins. These bins will be placed throughout various recreational areas in the County. A detailed map of each of the facilities will be available in the near Specifically, three bins will be placed in the Pipestone Creek future. For more information, contact the Clairmont Centre for Campground, two bins in the Saskatoon Mountain Day Use Recycling and Waste Management at 780-567-4194. Area, two bins in the Old Bezanson Townsite and finally two in the Demmitt Campground. Be a Recycle Leader – Free The containers currently being use for collecting recyclable beverage containers are not bear or pest proof. The new bins Recycling Trailer Available for will provide a more secure containment system, which makes Use for Your Event the areas safer for both campers and wildlife. “We are pleased to receive this grant money as the bins will help the County practice environmental sustainability,” says Parks and Recreation Manager Megan Schur. “ They also provide another way we can all work together to recycle and as a result, protect the natural environment and open spaces we enjoy.” The new bins will be supplied by Haul-All, an Alberta-based manufacturer. Supporting an Alberta business is another benefit of this project. Are you hosting an event? Book cardboard, paper, bottles, cans, The County is planning to have the bins installed in the various the County’s recycling trailer for plastic and tin. There is no fee to locations in time for the opening of this year’s camping season, your event to encourage you book the trailer. which begins on May 11. Watch for the new bins and please do and the guests at your event to your part to pitch in and keep our recreational areas safe and Contact the Public Works reduce waste by simply placing clean for everyone. department at 780-532-7393 to items that can be recycled into book the trailer and we will take the labelled receptacles on care of delivering and picking the trailer. The trailer accepts up the trailer. 17 It’s time! County The annual recycling roundup is on! Bottle Bring your unwanted computers, electrical cords and adapters, TVs, old paint, cleaning Donation supplies, under the sink items and aerosols, batteries, propane tanks, and other Program hazardous waste material to: Are you throwing bottles in Teepee Creek Transfer Station the trash instead of turning them in for cash at the depot Saturday, May 28th, 2016 from or donating them? Look 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. no further, the County has Enter to win some great prizes including a bottle donation program a BBQ! that will gladly accept your bottles. This program helps From Teepee Creek, head 1.6 km east to support several non-profit Hwy 733 and 8.8 km north and charitable organizations Visit www.albertarecycling.ca or call throughout the County. 1-888-999-8762 for more information on Simply travelling that extra electronics and paint recycling in your area. mile or two and dropping Can’t make it to our annual off your refundable bottles recycling roundup? to the Clairmont Centre Drop your items off at the Clairmont Centre for Recycling and Waste for Recycling and Waste Management or Management (CCRWM) the West Grande Prairie Regional Landfill. greatly benefits your Visit www.countygp.ab.ca for information community and the on the County’s various recycling and waste environment. Proceeds management facilities and programs. made from these refundable bottles you drop off are donated various eligible organizations within the County Recycling and Waste Management County. “Our local non-profit Facilities Hours of Operation organizations benefit from Clairmont Centre for Prepare for a trip 4. Tarp and secure your load to and appreciate every bottle Recycling and Waste help control litter and avoid or beverage container to the landfill donated; every bottle counts,” Management The following tips will help a fine and/or an unsecured load fee. says Jennifer Besinger, Monday – Saturday ensure that your trip to the Technical Service Manager. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. landfill is as easy as possible. 5. Go to the landfill and follow posted procedures. As well, if you are involved West County Regional 1. Prepare loose household 6. Remember: if you are unsure in a local non-profit Landfill garbage in a bag, bin or organization and are bundle. of where to dump something, Tuesday – Saturday make sure to ask a landfill looking to raise funds, the 2. Check the County of Grande 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. attendant. County strongly encourages Prairie website or phone your group to apply. Demmitt Transfer Station the Clairmont Centre 7. County of Grande Prairie residents require a landfill Application forms can be Wednesday & Saturday for Recycling and Waste picked up at CCRWM or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Management for a list of access card to the Clairmont Centre for Recycling and found on County’s website Teepee Creek Transfer acceptable wastes, and at www.countygp.ab.ca/ potential tipping fees for Waste Management to avoid Station tipping fees. bottleprogram. Completed certain materials. application forms can be Tuesday & Thursday 3. Load your vehicle with metals, For more information on the submitted to the CCRWM or 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. wood, tires, e-waste, propane County’s Recycling and Waste emailed to bottleprogram@ Saturday tanks, batteries, appliances Management facilities and countygp.ab.ca. For more 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and separate from household programs, visit www.countygp. information, please visit garbage. This makes off- ab.ca or call the Landfill contact the Clairmont Centre Elmworth Transfer Station loading less time consuming Information Line at for Recycling and Waste Wednesday & Saturday as recyclables are already 780-513-3967. Management at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. separated prior to entering 780-567-4194. the landfill.

18 countygp.ab.ca New rates for camping and day use Please be advised of the new rates for overnight and day use of the campgrounds and parks. Camping Season Begins We are proud to offer an excellent campground experience, which users from both our local community and outside visitors have come to expect. To accomplish this, we made significant May 11th in the County investments in these recreational facilities over the past few years. All County campgrounds and parks will be open for everyone to enjoy on May 11th until October 15th, 2016. While we are competitively priced, we need to ensure we can continue to cover our costs both Whether you are looking to spend a few days in the wilderness, taking a day-trip now and into the future. not too far away from home, having some family or friends visiting from afar, or As a result, the new fees for 2016 were determined need a facility for hosting a reunion or group function, be sure to take advantage with careful consideration. We confirmed we were of the many recreational opportunities and overnight camping facilities in the in line with other municipally and provincially- operated campgrounds and sites, while at the County. County parks and campgrounds are the ideal destination for everyone. same time, able to recoup some of the investment Bring your family and friends to enjoy everything the region has to offer! we have made and will make. Simply put, the increase in fees is reflected in the improved services Group sites are available to book ahead of time, whereas individual campsites are and experiences campground enthusiasts will on a first come first served basis. receive now and over time.

Bear Lake Campground Demmitt Campground Amenities include: An ideal lake for canoeing, windsurfing, and Directions: Located northwest of Hythe, • On-site caretaker other personal watercraft, Bear Lake is about near the Alberta/BC border, the Demmitt • 23 powered sites 5 km wide and nearly 10 km long. It’s also Campground is an ideal spot for overnight • Group day use area with shelter, wood about 2 metres deep, at its deepest point. camping, a resting spot for travellers, or a stove, picnic tables, power and non- day for exploring in the wilderness potable water Directions: Located on the north shore of • Playground, trails, ball diamond, outdoor Bear Lake, just 23 km northwest of Grande Booking contact: 780-876-6764 restrooms, non-potable water available Prairie. Travel north on Hwy 2, 3 km past Email: [email protected] from taps, fire pits, free firewood and sani- Clairmont to Township Road 730 (Mercer Hill Rate: $15/night dump with potable water Road). Turn west and follow the signs. OR Amenities include: Turn south off secondary Hwy 672 (Emerson 15 non-serviced sites Kleskun Hill Campground Trail) onto Range Road 72, then proceed 4 • Shelter, outdoor restrooms, fire pits, free Capture a glimpse of the northernmost km to the park. • firewood delivered by caretaker on request badlands at Kleskun Hill Park, located Booking contact: 780-567-4105 for overnight campers adjacent to the Kleskun Hill Natural Area and Email: [email protected] the Kleskun Hill Historical Village. Explore the Rates: $25/night, $80/day shelter only, $425/ Hommy Campground fascinating cacti, native grasslands and land night for group (all sites) includes shelter The former homestead of the Hommy family, formations left behind after the ice age, step Amenities include: generously donated to the province for the back in time at the historical village, or just Onsite caretaker public to enjoy. relax while you enjoy the roar of an open • fire. • 17 non-serviced sites Directions: Located on the north bank of • 4 remote tenting sites along the shoreline the Beaverlodge River, 8 km northwest of Directions: Located 20 km northeast of • Non-potable water Beaverlodge, 1 km east off Hwy 43. Grande Prairie on Hwy 43, turn north on Boat launch, shelter with wood stove, Range Road 41 for 4 km. Follow signs to • Booking contact: 780-354-8039 family day-use picnic site with fire pits, the park. Email: [email protected] outdoor restrooms, playgrounds, ball Rates: $30/night, $80/group for day use diamond, fire pits, free firewood

Bear Lake Playground Hommy Campground Kleskun Hill Campground

19 Pipestone Creek Playground Red Willow Falls One of many breathtaking views atop Saskatoon Mountain

Booking contact: 780-567-3685 Valhalla Centre Campground Directions: Located on Secondary Hwy 722, Email: [email protected] Conveniently situated in downtown Valhalla, 20 km southwest of Beaverlodge. The park Rates: $25/night or $225/night for the entire the surrounding countryside is a welcome is located on the right hand side of the campground for private functions. Historic setting. It has the basic comforts for highway before crossing the Red Willow church and modern community hall are travellers looking for an overnight stop in a River. available for rent. safe and friendly community. Day-use only. No overnight camping. Amenities include: Directions: Located on Hwy 59 in Valhalla Rate: $50/group for an exclusive day use • On-site caretaker Centre, next to the historic Melsness reservation • 9 non-serviced sites Mercantile and Heritage Garden. Booking contact: 780-532-9727 Potable water available from tap • Amenities include: Restrooms with showers, walking trails Booking contact: 780-532-9727 • 5 day use sites with fire pits in natural area, historical village with hall Rates: $15/night and $50/day for group use • Outdoor restrooms rental available, 2 playgrounds, fire pits • Amenities include: Playground and group shelter with wood and free firewood. • • 5 non-serviced sites with picnic tables and stove surrounded by a large greenspace fire pits Pipestone Creek Campground • Non-potable water available by tap Saskatoon Mountain Day-Use Area Take a dramatic drive down the river • Playground and outdoor restroom Located atop Saskatoon Mountain, 150 valley where Pipestone Creek meets the metres above the surrounding countryside, Wapiti River. Here lies the hidden valley of Old Bezanson Townsite this day-use area has spectacular panoramic Pipestone Creek Park. Located along the Along the banks of the Smoky River just views of the south and west portions of the Wapiti River, it’s near one of the richest 12 km southeast of Bezanson is the Old County, the Rocky Mountains and the Kakwa areas for dinosaur fossils in western Bezanson Townsite and what remains of the wilderness. Canada, and the largest site in the world for dream of Ancel Maynard Bezanson. In the Pachyrhinosaurus fossils. The park is located early 1900s, he started building a community Directions: Travel 30 km northwest of just 16 kilometres south of Wembley and a here in anticipation of the railroad link. The Wembley on Hwy 43 to Range Road 92, then short drive from the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur line passed through Grande Prairie instead, 5 km north. Museum. and now the Old Bezanson Townsite building Day-use only. No overnight camping. Directions: On Hwy 43 from Beaverlodge or footprints is what remains of his legacy. Rate: $50/group for an exclusive day use Grande Prairie, turn south on Range Road Directions: On Hwy 43 at the top of the west reservation 82 towards the Town of Wembley, turn left bank of the Smoky River near Bezanson, Booking contact: 780-532-9727 before the railroad tracks onto Range Road turn south on Range Road 30 for 6.5 km to Amenities include: 81A and follow the signs to the park. Township Road 714. Turn west and travel 1.7 • Provincial natural area Booking contact: 780-766-2391 km, then south on Range Road 25 for 3 km. A • Picnic tables with fire pits Email: [email protected] historic marker is located at the top of the hill • Walking trails and viewpoints before descending down into the townsite. Outdoor restroom Rates: $25/night unpowered site, $35/night • powered site, group day use area $250/day, Booking contact: 780-532-9727 For more information on County group campsite $250/night Rates: $100/night group use only, $50/day campgrounds and parks please visit www. group use only countygp.ab.ca, under the Community Amenities include: tab, then Parks tab; or call the Parks and On-site caretaker Amenities include: • Recreation department at 780-532-9727. • Day-use area with dinosaur themed • 18 non-serviced sites and group day playground, horseshoe pits, frisbee, use sites outdoor restrooms, fire pits, free firewood, • Park gate open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily walking trails to dinosaur bonebed, picnic • Fire pits, picnic tables, outdoor restrooms, tables, and small dinosaur museum ball diamond, trails and playground complete with fossils • No power or potable water • 99 sites in total, 16 sites with power • Restroom with free showers, sani-dump Red Willow Day-Use Park • Group campsite with shelter and wood Nestled along the banks of the Red Willow stove, non-potable water, large fire pit, River, the scenic setting is perfect for large firewood, outdoor restrooms and power and small groups. The area is a haven for for 10 units wildlife including moose, white-tailed and mule deer, black bear and a variety of small mammals and songbirds. 2020 countygp.ab.ca Tiny Titans arrive at Dino Museum: Spring Summer Surge! With the strong US dollar turning through their eggs, nests and on tourism dials south of the young in Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs border, the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur and Babies. This remarkable hands- Museum anticipates a spike in on exhibition includes an amazing the tourism traffic on Alaska collection of dinosaur eggs and Highway 43 starting this Spring nests collected from all over the County Trail Usage Tips and going on through the summer globe – including those of each of months. The Canadian Automobile the major plant and meat-eating Plan on making use of the County’s various walking and nature Association (CAA) predicts a dinosaur groups. trails over the spring and summer season? If so, to reduce the risk of greater road traffic with marketing Each science-rich section is accidents and help ensure a more safe and enjoyable experience for companies in the tourism industry enhanced with colorful illustrations everyone, we strongly encourage you to follow this trail etiquette: up-selling Canada as a destination. of dinosaur family life. This multi- Both domestic and international use the right side of the trail if possible (treat it like a road system) media experience helps give • sectors will see an incremental credence to long debated theories yield to faster moving users spurt in visitation numbers and an • that dinosaurs and birds are closely overall positive trend in investment ensure you are visible to other users related. Tiny Titans is a captivating • in the service and allied sectors Tip: wear bright clothes, and ensure you and your bicycle have exhibit with accompanying including hotels, resorts, tourism reflectors if using the trails when it’s dark outside designer merchandise for all ages transport, merchandize, rental cars in the Kaleidosaur gift shop at give audible signals when passing another user and camping equipment, dining, • the museum. Tip: use vocal communication if you do not have a horn or bell tour operators, publications and practice caution when passing other users advertisement/media. Tiny Titans exhibit is organized • in association with the Harvard The museum is building on the • keep pets on leash and clean up after them Museum of Natural History, strong numbers and interest from University of Tennessee and the Also the use of motorized and off-highway vehicles on all developed a cross section of visitors from Yale Peabody Museum of trails including Evergreen Park Trail, Wapiti Dunes Trail - and in all around the world in the short Natural History. subdivisions are prohibited. Signs are in place to notify trail users that stint since its opening with the motorized vehicles including trucks, cars, motorcycles, and all off- first few months attracting over In addition to the Travelling Exhibit, highway vehicles are prohibited on this trail. Under the Alberta Traffic 62,000 visitors. With new exhibits, the museum will be offering Safety Act, violators can receive a violation ticket ranging from $172 expanded summer helicopter and a number of new classroom to $400 in fines, plus costs of repairs caused by any damage incurred, pipestone creek tours, potential activities, Lectures, Gallery along with two demerits for failing to obey posted signs. of greater public transit and and Bone-Bed Tours, National Please refer to the contact information below to submit a question, connectivity, the best is yet to Geographic Films, Podcasts and inquiry, concern, complaint, or emergency. come. lab visits sharing recent new discoveries and finds. Dr. Phil Currie The first major new exhibit to arrive and his team of palaeontologists this spring is TINY TITANS: Dinosaur CONCERN ORGANIZATION PHONE NUMBER will be carrying out fieldwork at Eggs and Babies! Take a rare and Emergencies Fire, Ambulance, RCMP 911 the Pipestone Creek site. exciting look at the life of dinosaurs Criminal Offences RCMP 780-830-5701 Trespassing Weapons, Shooting Spring/Summer Calendar Highlights Traffic Safety RCMP 780-830-5701 March - August 2016 June 18: Distinguished Lecture Off Highway County Regional Tiny Titans: Series 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dinosaur Eggs and Babies Vehicles Enforcement Services 780-532-9727 Dr. Derek Larson, Asst. Curator, Philip Liquor Offences April 23: Distinguished Lecture J. Currie Dinosaur Museum Series 3:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. The teeth and diet of modern Wildlife Fish & Wildlife 1-800-642-3800 monitor lizards and extinct meat- Dr. Phil Currie & Dr. Eva Koppelhus at eating dinosaurs Dog offences County Regional 780-532-9727 the Aykroyd Family Theatre Enforcement Services Hunting the Hunters; New National Geographic Films June: Litter Found AB Environment and Parks 1-800-222-6514 Discoveries of ‘Raptors’ from Around Sea Monsters/ Age of Aeroplanes the World June 21: Community Day May 1: Helicopter Rides over FREE 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Littering in Progress RCMP 780-830-5701 Pipestone Creek Bone-bed June 27: Bone-Bed Tours County Regional begins for the season Enforcement Services 780-532-9727 Starting every weekend til August May 28: Distinguished Lecture 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Maintenance County Parks & Recreation 780-532-9727 Series 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. For Bone-bed Tours, Helicopter Thank you for helping to keep our walking and nature trails safe for Dr. Chris Mizzi, GPRC Rides, National Geographic Film everyone. Early Cretaceous Amphibians Schedule, Event bookings visit us National Geographic Films May: at: www.dinomuseum.ca or email Sea Monsters/ Meerkats [email protected]

21 The County of Grande Prairie & Watson’s foto source presents the Wellington Resource SPRING PHASE PHOTO Centre Programs CONTEST Parent & Tots make healthy lifestyle choices by Parents and Tots is a facilitated offering nutritional counselling, CATEGORIES program designed to connect one-on-one support, parent education courses, peer support, Scenes of the County – photos People engaged in agriculture – parents to resources and provide including but not limited to photos including but not limited breastfeeding information and children an opportunity to explore speci c scenes and sites such as to individuals and families active community connections. The and discover through free play museums, County communities, in farm work, feeding farm and structured activities. Parents program runs the second and nature/landscape, homesteads, animals, rounding up animal, will be active participants with fourth Monday of each month campgrounds and parks, etc. branding cattle, innovative their children as an important (excluding holidays) from 10 farming techniques and a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellington People at work – photos component for healthy childhood including but not limited to equipment, 4-H functions, Resource Centre. development. Bring your child people at work sites, construction gardening and produce picking, For more information call out for crafts, games, play, story sites, in the oce, in the eld, in loading bales, etc. time, and sing along and to make 780-532-5766 or email: the ward/medical oce, in the NEW! Fan Favourite – At the end friends every Tuesday from 10 [email protected] bush, etc. of each phase, the top photos a.m. to noon at the Wellington entered in the spring phase will be The Breakfast Club Sports, recreation and culture – Resource Centre and every photos including but not limited posted on the County of Grande Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon The Breakfast Club Youth program Prairie’s Facebook Page for the is a wonderful chance for youth to indoor and outdoor activities at the Bezanson Community such as camping, gol ng, public to vote on. The public will to meet some new friends, have Hall. Programs run from starting quadding, kids playing in the yard, have two weeks to "like" their some fun, and learn about feelings, September to June. Admission is hiking, horseback riding, cycling, favourite photo(s). The photos that free, donations welcomed. Ideal stress, self-esteem, friendship shing, watersports, sports games get the most likes will be for parents and children ages 0 to and bullying. It is a safe place and practices, concerts, play at announced and awarded with 6. For more information on please to talk about things that can be County sports and recreation prizes at the County’s 13th Annual call Pam at 780-933-0964 or email stressful and build supports and facilities and elds, fairs, sporting Photo Contest Evening in March [email protected] skills to help deal with them. The events, parades, festivals, etc. 2017. workshops are free to attend and Babies’ Best Start run throughout the school year Babies’ Best Start is available for at different locations including pregnant women and parents of the Wellington Resource Centre all ages with a focus on promoting in Clairmont. Call 780-539-7142 or healthy pregnancies and healthy visit our website at www.sp-rc.ca child development; and empowers for more information. expecting or current mothers to

Brothers Bringing Hay by Dianne Doleanu

County Launches New Rail Meets Rubber by Wendy Kempert Public Web Map The County has replaced its Public multiple residential and business Web Map with a more user- locations throughout the County.

friendly interface that has greater GIS data can also be obtained Bonding Time by Kari Anderson Spring Moose by compatibility and more features from various County departments Theresa Haynes in which to view and use the including Assessment, Planning, County’s Geographic Information Regional Fire Service, Regional System (GIS) data. Enforcement Services and Public Works. Specifically, the public can Deadline to submit photos May 30th! “We’re really excited that the public find out more about recycling and Photos must be taken during the season of spring but do not need to be will be able to access the County’s waste management facilities, fire taken in 2016. Photos must be taken within the County of Grande Prairie. GIS data for so many different permit zones and several other purposes on any computer-based YEAR END PRIZES: points of interest. or mobile device and from any PRIZES: Photographer of the overall best picture for the location where there’s an internet To access the County’s new Web 1ST PLACE whole year from each of the categories win a connection,” says Glen Kilian, Map visit https://maps.countygp. for each of the categories win a $250 gift card to Watson’s and a 12” x 18” metal GIS Coordinator. ab.ca/publicmap/. If you need Watson’s $100 gift card print of their winning photo. All contestants will also receive a 25 free print voucher, assistance, there’s a help guide on ND The upgraded Web Map allows 2 PLACE how to use the tools in the Web the public to perform a variety of for each of the categories win a For full contest details, release forms and to Map. This guide will help you find upload photos, visit www.countygp.ab.ca functions ranging from printing Watson’s $50 gift card for the specific information you need. /photocontest, go to Watson’s Foto Source maps, viewing aerial photos and photo nishing For more information contact the located at 101 Bell Tower Plaza in Grande finding property information, to 3RD PLACE GIS department at 780-532-9722. Prairie, or the County of Grande Prairie obtaining driving directions for for each of the categories win a Administration Building at 10001-84 Avenue in Watson’s $25 gift card for Clairmont for print copies. photo nishing

22 countygp.ab.ca 22 The County of Grande Prairie & Whether you are looking to drop in for a skate, join a tness class, keep your child busy, or enroll in one Watson’s foto source presents the of the many sports leagues oered, the Crosslink County Sportsplex has activities suited for everyone. Indoor and outdoor sports and Motion Fitness SPRING PHASE PHOTO recreation areas ideal for: Located on the second oor of the • hockey • sports camps facility. Visit www.motiontness.ca, call • skating • baseball 780-830-3880, or stop in for membership rates. CONTEST • soccer • ball hockey • cricket • box sports Ernie’s Sports Experts CATEGORIES • lacrosse • kids camps Located on the rst oor of the facility for • rugby • tackle & all of your skate sharpening and sporting Scenes of the County – photos People engaged in agriculture – • ringette touch football goods needs including but not limited to photos including but not limited • softball • athletic training speci c scenes and sites such as to individuals and families active • conditioning GP Sport Council museums, County communities, in farm work, feeding farm camps Located on the rst oor in the reception area. nature/landscape, homesteads, animals, rounding up animal, • dry-land training campgrounds and parks, etc. branding cattle, innovative Contact 780-532-1164. People at work – photos farming techniques and including but not limited to equipment, 4-H functions, people at work sites, construction gardening and produce picking, sites, in the oce, in the eld, in loading bales, etc. the ward/medical oce, in the NEW! Fan Favourite – At the end CROSSLINK COUNTY SPORTSPLEX PROGRAMS & EVENTS bush, etc. of each phase, the top photos NEW! Indoor Batting Cage This class is for any level yogi that is looking more! Choose from many different games to get a deeper stretch. As always, this such as Knocker Soccer, Red Rover, Last Man Sports, recreation and culture – entered in the spring phase will be Now available to rent or drop in and use. practice can be modified to meet any Standing and more. Ideal for people ages 9 photos including but not limited posted on the County of Grande Helmets are mandatory. Bats and helmets student's needs. These gentle, meditative and up (minimum height requirement - 4 ft). to indoor and outdoor activities Prairie’s Facebook Page for the available for rent. Information on pricing, stretches aim at promoting deep healing Check website or give us a call for more such as camping, gol ng, public to vote on. The public will times and rental options available at restoration within the body and soul. information and pricing. quadding, kids playing in the yard, have two weeks to "like" their www.crosslinkcountysportsplex.com or by hiking, horseback riding, cycling, favourite photo(s). The photos that contacting 780-830-7407. Community Drop-In: Runs on Tuesdays from Learn to Skate shing, watersports, sports games get the most likes will be CNG Sports Ball Hockey 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Stop, drop and Yoga - Check our website for classes offered in 2016. and practices, concerts, play at announced and awarded with CNG Sports is gearing up for an exciting say hello to happy hips and a happy spine. A variety of levels such as Pre-School 1, County sports and recreation prizes at the County’s 13th Annual season of ball hockey. Register as a team or All levels welcome. Can be modified to Pre-School 2, Level 1 and Level 2 will be facilities and elds, fairs, sporting Photo Contest Evening in March an individual. CNG Sports is committed to meet any student's needs. available to register in. 2017. events, parades, festivals, etc. developing quality ball hockey and are proud Yoga-ssage: Runs on Fridays from 6:15 p.m. to Parent & Tot Skate members of the Wild Rose Ball Hockey 7:15 p.m. Five classes in total. Pre-registra- For parents and tots to skate in a safe and Association. For details, visit www.cng- tion only. End your week with candlelit Yoga relaxed atmosphere from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. sports.pointstreaksites.com or follow them and Massage. Holding poses three to five every weekday. on Facebook. minutes as we release tension and stress in Adult Non-Contact Hockey League this restorative practice. Essential and NEW! Baseball Diamond We are proud to host the NCHL, which is new massage oils will be used. Please advise New baseball diamond now to our region. For more information, visit instructor of allergies. available to rent. www.nchl.com or contact Nick Fleehart at Outdoor Sports Fields Seniors Walk n Talk 587-432-5955. Brothers Bringing Hay by Dianne Doleanu Seven outdoor sports fields Take a walk, jog or run around the track, and Statutory Holidays & School Breaks available to rent. meet and greet with other seniors Monday to We offer several fun-filled drop-in programs Rail Meets Rubber by Wendy Kempert Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. $2.75 for designed to keep the kids busy and active U5, U8 & U11 Fun League Indoor Soccer drop-in, or purchase a 10-punch convenience Enroll your child in U5 (born between while they are out of school. Check our card for $27.50. The County of Grande Prairie 2011-2013), U8 (born between 2008-2010) or website or give us a call for more information sponsors this for free admission every U11 (born between 2005-2007) fun soccer and for program schedules. Thursday morning until April 23, 2016. league which runs from April 9 to June 11 Birthday and Special (excluding May 21) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tender Tots Occasion Party Packages Bonding Time by In the Trican Fieldhouse from 9:30 a.m. to Kari Anderson Spring Moose by Saturday. The success of this league relies on Book your party on the ice rink, dry floor rink, Theresa Haynes volunteer coaches/assistant coaches. We’re noon every weekday, walk the track or fieldhouse or outdoor fields. Bouncy castle looking for volunteers to coach teams. Cost: socialize with friends or other parents while rentals and pizza parties available. Visit our $125 plus GST to register and $30 rebate at your child plays with our variety of toys on website for more information on party Deadline to submit photos May 30th! the end of the season for parents who the field. (Bouncers will be set up on package options and pricing. volunteer to coach a team. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). Photos must be taken during the season of spring but do not need to be Adult Shinny and Stick & Puck taken in 2016. Photos must be taken within the County of Grande Prairie. Vinyasa & Hatha Yoga Bouncy Castle Days Check website for drop-in schedule. These classes are smooth flowing and are Bring the kids in for extreme fun on Mondays, YEAR END PRIZES: ideal for every age of beginner to intermedi- Wednesdays and Fridays when we set up our Lunch Time Stick & Puck PRIZES: Photographer of the overall best picture for the ate Yogis looking to relieve stress, increase bouncy castles during Tender Tots! Older kids Open to all ages from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1ST PLACE whole year from each of the categories win a energy, improve flexibility and get into deep that are out of school on Friday afternoons weekdays. for each of the categories win a $250 gift card to Watson’s and a 12” x 18” metal relaxation. Purchase a 10-punch pass or drop can come and join the fun until 2 p.m. Come 13 & Under Stick & Puck Watson’s $100 gift card print of their winning photo. All contestants will in to the variety of classes to find out which and check out our new Jungle Run and Open to people ages 13 and under. Work on also receive a 25 free print voucher, one is right for you. *Check our website and Dragon Blast! your shooting, stick handling, passing or 2ND PLACE Facebook for additional classes or schedule for each of the categories win a For full contest details, release forms and to KnockerBall Rentals general skills. No shinny during this session, changes. Watson’s $50 gift card for upload photos, visit www.countygp.ab.ca Rent our KnockerBalls for birthday parties, skill development only. Goalies permitted to photo nishing /photocontest, go to Watson’s Foto Source Beginner Gentle Flow Drop-In: Runs on company outings, fundraisers, youth groups, practice taking shots. Check Ice Calendar on located at 101 Bell Tower Plaza in Grande website for times. RD Tuesdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. camps, corporate events, team building and 3 PLACE Prairie, or the County of Grande Prairie for each of the categories win a Administration Building at 10001-84 Avenue in Watson’s $25 gift card for Clairmont for print copies. photo nishing “Like” us on Facebook or “follow”us on Visit www.crosslinkcountysportsplex.com or call 780-830-7407 Twitter at cgpsportsplex for updates on for more information including facility hours, services, user  our events and programs. rates, facility rentals and more. 23 SENIOR ADMINISTRATION

Councillor’s Contact Information Bill Rogan 780-532-9722 Councillor Harold Bulford Deputy Reeve Councillor Brock Smith Administrator [email protected] – Division 1 Ross Sutherland – Division 7 Hm: 780-567-4119 – Division 4 Hm: 780-356-2694 Nick Lapp 780-532-9722 Cell: 780-876-9009 Hm: 780-532-8686 Cell: 780-296-1973 Director of Planning & [email protected] [email protected] Cell: 780-512-5385 [email protected] [email protected] Development Services Councillor Daryl Beeston Councillor (interim until by- – Division 2 Councillor Bob Marshall election) Leanne Beaupre Arlen Miller 780-532-9727 Hm: 780-567-4299 – Division 5 – Division 8 Community Services [email protected] Cell: 780-933-3464 Hm: 780-766-2161 Hm: 780-538-3809 Director [email protected] Cell: 780-933-2053 Cell: 780-814-3121 [email protected] [email protected] Reeve Leanne Beaupre Dale Van Volkingburgh 780-532-9722 – Division 3 Councillor Peter Harris Councillor Corey Beck Director of Public Works [email protected] Hm: 780-538-3809 – Division 6 – Division 9 Cell: 780-814-3121 Hm: 780-354-2823 Hm: 780-568-2223 Dawn Sauvé 780-532-9722 [email protected] Cell: 780-933-3074 Cell: 780-831-6394 Director of Corporate Services [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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E-mail: [email protected] County Administration Buildings Address: 10001-84 Avenue, (Administration, Assessment, Economic Clairmont, AB T0H 0W0 Development, Finance & Systems, Communications, Human Resources, Public Website: www.countygp.ab.ca Works, Planning & Development Services) Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: 780-532-9722 Note: Closed during Community Services Building 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (Agriculture Services, Regional Enforcement Services, Regional Fire Service, Parks & Recreation) Phone: 780-532-9727 Dunes Fire Hall (Family & Community Support Services) Phone: 780-532-9727

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