DECEMBER 2013
Winter Wonderland
Discover great winter events in Red Deer County, Snow Plowing information, Winter Safety, and More!
Agri-Trade Shines! See photos from Westerner Park on Page 10
WHAT’S INSIDE
MEET THE COUNCIL...... PAGE 3 Facebook.com/reddeercounFacebook.com/reddeercounty WINTERING LIVESTOCK...... PAGE 5 HERITAGE AWARDS...... PAGE 19 Follow us on Twitter @reddeercounty
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JANUARY 23, 2007
Rural Community Facilities Awarded $250,000 In Capital Grants
Applicant 2013 Capital Assistance Grants Awarded Lousana Community Association $25,000.00 Pine Lake Hub Centre Community $56,500.50 Association Spruce View Community Association $3,450.00 Valley Centre Community Hall $11,000.00 Great Bend Community Centre $3,243.05 On Tuesday, November 19, 2013, Red repair, flooring and outdoor social Shady Nook Community Centre $14,000.00 Deer County Council awarded $250,000 enhancements such as ball diamonds Fensala Hall $2,105.00 worth of Rural Community Capital and playgrounds, were reviewed by the Antler Hill Community Association $10,265.00 Assistance grants to 14 community Red Deer County Community Services organizations. This annual grant team before going to Council for final GlenEllen Community Centre $43,500.00 program assists rural facilities with approval. These successful community Golden West Drop-In Centre $3,370.00 maintenance and upkeep. Applications organizations have until December Linn Valley Community Association $2,625.00 from the community organizations 2014 to submit accounting forms on the Oklahoma Community Centre $31,447.69 representing these rural facilities Capital Assistance grants they have been Benalto Booster Club (Centennial Train $27,987.28 were due in September of 2013. The awarded. Station) applications, which included requests for capital assistance on projects such Reminder: All community organizations Danish Canadian National Museum Society $15,506.48 as kitchen and bathroom renovations, that received Capital Assistance grants Total All Grants Awarded $250,000.00 sump pump, septic tank, fencing, in 2012 must submit their accounting landscaping, door replacement, water forms by Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Council at the November 19, 2013 meeting also approved $50,000 to restore filtration system, water well, eavestrough the Calder Community School located at the Sunnybrook Farm Museum.
Season`s Greetings From Red Deer County Council would Red Deer like to wish everyone a joyful County Council and healthy Christmas Season and a prosperous New Year. Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 3
Meet the Council
Jim Wood - Mayor Email: [email protected] Tel: 403.773.2215 County Offi ce: 403.350.2152
Board and Committee Membership: Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Audit Committee - Chair Emergency Management Committee – Chair Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) Director, CAAMD&C Innisfail Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee Central Waste Management Commission (CWMC) – Alternate Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) - Alternate South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission – Alternate Sylvan Lake Regional Wastewater and Water Commissions – Alternate
Philip Massier Jean Bota Councillor, Division 1 - Deputy Mayor Councillor, Division 2 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 403.749.2956 Tel: 403.309.2085 County Offi ce: 403.350.2152 County Offi ce: 403.350.2152
Board and Committee Membership: Director, CAAMD&C Board and Committee Membership: (FCSS) Municipal Planning Commission Central Alberta Regional Waste Municipal Planning Commission Red Deer Chamber of Commerce (MPC) - Chair Management Commission (MPC) Board of Directors Audit Committee (CARWMC) Audit Committee Red Deer River Municipal Users Emergency Management Committee Three Hills RCMP Detachment Emergency Management Committee Group (RDRMUG) Agricultural Services Board (ASB) Community Action Committee Red Deer & District Family and Red Deer River Watershed Alliance – Chair Community Support Services (RDRWA)
Don Church Connie Huelsman Councillor, Division 3 Councillor, Division 4 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 403.340.2092 Tel: 403.224.3037 County Offi ce: 403.350.2152 County Offi ce: 403.350.2152
Board and Committee Membership: Central Alberta Regional Waste Management Board and Committee Membership: Innisfail Intermunicipal Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Commission (CARWMC) Municipal Planning Commission Development Plan Committee Audit Committee Innisfail Intermunicipal Development Plan (MPC) - Vice-Chair Parkland Foundation Emergency Management Committee Committee Audit Committee South Red Deer Regional Agricultural Services Board (ASB) - Vice Chair Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant Emergency Management Committee Wastewater Commission Central Alberta Regional Trails Society Regional Trail (Penhold to Bowden) Working Central Waste Management (SRDRWC) (CARTS) Committee Commission (CWMC)
Richard Lorenz Christine Moore Councillor, Division 5 Councillor, Division 6 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 403.728.3285 Tel: 403.314.4084 County Offi ce: 403.350.2152 County Offi ce: 403.350.2152
Board and Committee Membership: Sylvan Lake Regional Wastewater Board and Committee Membership: Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Municipal Planning Commission and Water Commissions (SLRWC) Municipal Planning Commission Plant (MPC) Westerner Park (MPC) Red Deer & District Family and Audit Committee Town of Sylvan Lake Multiplex Audit Committee Community Support Services (FCSS) Emergency Management Committee Redevelopment Task Force Emergency Management Committee Sylvan Lake Management Committee Parkland Regional Library Board Agricultural Services Board (ASB) Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 4
“What’s Happening”In Red Deer County? We Welcome Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society Update - On Winter sleigh ride and tour of lights is on December 11, Thursday, October 24, 2013, BARCWS held its AGM 2013. Free skating, bonfire, hotdogs, hot chocolate, kids Your Feedback! with thirty members and three ‘uniform-partners’ in crafts and winter sleigh rides to take place at Bowden You can contact us with questions attendance, including guest speaker, Sylvan Lake Cpl. Igloo. Start time is 5: 30 PM. or comments at countynews@ Mike Purse. The following Directors were elected for Ice Sculpture Showcase – at Parkland Garden Centre, rdcounty.ca the upcoming year by the BARCWS members: President: world famous ice sculptures scheduled for December Red Deer County News is a free Yvette Brideau, Vice-President: Rhonda Vick, Secretary: 11-15, dependent on the weather. Admission is free. A monthly publication available to all Dave More, Treasurer: Sharon Lemke, Directors: Allan donation to the Food Bank is appreciated! 403.346.5613 County residents. Hubl, Pat Hill, David Dale, BARCWS Partners: Sylvan Lake www.parklandgarden.ca Current issues of the County News RCMP, Liaisons Cst. Marty Reed, Cpl. James Allemekinders are available free of charge at the ; Red Deer County & Lacombe County Protective Services, Glenellen Xmas Party – December 15, 2013. Pot luck, Red Deer County Centre, or can be respectively, Sr. Peace Officer Bob Dixon and Sr. Peace Supper at 6:00 PM, bring wrapped silent auction items viewed online at Officer & Director of Emergency Management Julian identifying gender. Special Visitor coming. Contact www.rdcounty.ca/news. Veuger. A special thank you to all the Membership, past Jeannine Richards, 403.886.4829 year Directors, Partners, including A/Cst. Todd Plotnikoff MANAGING EDITOR: Delburne & District History Book, Through the Years, is ADAM FERGUSON and Red Deer & Lacombe Counties for their sustaining being updated! The original history was published in Corporate Communications support in this community crime prevention program. For Coordinator 1980 but a lot has happened since then. The Delburne more info regarding BARCWS, please call 403.746.3429, History Book Committee encourages all current and PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION: next General Meeting: Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 7:00 former families to submit a family history that includes RED DEER ADVOCATE M, Benalto Leisure Centre a few photos, a story about life in the community, or ADVERTISING: Parkland Craft Market - unique one-of-a–kind gifts, crafts, information about a business or club. Send your story by For all advertising inquiries please and foods by local craftspeople, Sat. December 7 & Sat. January 30, 2014 to [email protected]. Copies of the contact the Red Deer Advocate December 14 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Admission is a 1980 are still available as well. www.delburne.ca or call 403.314.4343 donation to the Red Deer Food Bank. 403.346.5613 Anita Jones 403.749.3893 or Wendy Motley 403.749.2420. SUBMISSIONS: www.parklandgarden.ca Red Deer County welcomes reader County Maps Available - at the County Office. $15.00 each submissions and reserves the right Bowden Sleigh Ride and Tour of Lights Event - The Bowden for either a rolled (not laminated) or a folded. Maps were to approve/disapprove any and all Recreation & Culture Board presents this annual event. printed in June 2012. submissions it receives. Send submissions to countynews@ rdcounty.ca Please note that submitted original documents cannot always be returned. Due Date for January submissions is Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING? We are happy to list upcoming festivals, community fairs, reunions, removed. Scavenging for materials in other areas of Andy Treu at 403.357.2365. and other community events! the waste management facility is strictly prohibited. ANTI-LITTER TIPS HOTLINE To have your event listed in the 403.597.8477 ‘What’s Happening’ calendar of HOW IT WORKS County News, contact us at: Leave it Report a spot where garbage has been dumped Tel: 403.350.2150 ext 272 • Scale your vehicle in and out and pay for your or if you have witnessed someone dumping Fax: 403.346.9840 load according to the current fee schedule garbage and would like to report the violation. Email: • Rather than dumping your item(s) on the Remember! Littering is a convictable offence. [email protected] waste tipping floor, place it in the designated Please help keep Red Deer County “Clean and Beautiful” FOLLOW US: LIKE US: WATCH US: Take it or Leave it building NEED FILL? • The facility operators have the authority to Red Deer County’s drainage program will be monitor items being left behind and will continuing in 2014. As such, we are looking for www.twitter.com/ www.facebook.com/ www.youtube. places to put excavation material from our road reddeercounty reddeercounty com/rdcounty ultimately determine if they are fit for the program or not ditches. Depending on the particular location, it • After items have been dropped off, proceed to could be rough sod and/or black dirt and/or clay. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT PROGRAM the scale to weight out. Proceed into the scale If you are in need of any of these materials, please Have an item house and pay accordingly. give Evan Bedford a call at 403.350.2150 ext 251. you don’t Take It Please note that due to environmental restrictions, want, but is • If you are using the waste management this material cannot be used to fill in established wetlands. If you have called in previous years, please still in good facility, you are able to enter the Take it or be assured that your name is still on the list, but that condition? Leave it building to browse through items ditch-work has not, as yet, occurred in your area. The Take It • You are welcome to load and remove these or Leave It program allows County residents to leave items from the facility, at no charge TOILET REBATE PROGRAM items that other residents can take free of charge. • If you brought material into the facility, you Red Deer County is encouraging residents to The Take it or Leave it program is another step in are required to weigh in and weigh out. Items be more water efficient by offering rebates for Red Deer County’s efforts to reduce the amount of removed for the Take it or Leave it building WaterSense labelled low-flush and waste going into our landfills. may offset the weight of your outgoing load, dual-flush toilets. Property owners The Take It or Leave It building is located at the and therefore reduce the price you will pay at will be eligible for a rebate valued Horn Hill Waste Transfer Facility. Items going into the scale. up to $100 when they replace the facility as “leave it” are subject to the current • After weighing out, please proceed to the scale an inefficient toilet. Rebates are fee schedule for residential waste, however items house for payment (if necessary) and indicate limited to one per household. To removed from the facility as “take it” are free to the attendant what items are being removed learn more visit http://municipal.c-3.ca of charge. Examples items include: coffee tables, as per the Take it or Leave it program. - To date (since 2010), we have administered 254 TV stands, furniture, any working appliances or If there are any questions on how the program dual flush or low flow toilets through the program electronic items, lawn furniture, etc. works, feel free to speak to the scale house attendant - That equates to: 2.31 tonnes of greenhouse gases Please note, the designated Take It or Leave It area is for further clarification and direction. saved from going into the atmosphere, and Savings the only area of the facility from which items can be For more information on this program, please call of 3,939 cubic metres of water saved for going into sewers Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 5
What you should know about Snow Plowing on County Roads
We all count on roads to get to work, to the doctor’s imagine how much time and money could be spent storm event office, to shop or to visit family. But snow, ice and by sending plows off the route to respond to every STOPS. It’s windy conditions can make driving hazardous. We plea from a resident or business. The best thing to do better to know that people are anxious to see that snow plow or is let them stick to their route. The priority is to clear wait until grader come by. Here are some facts about winter road the County’s road network as efficiently and quickly as the plowing maintenance. Above all – rest assured the County puts possible, followed by general cleanup. will be effective, even though it’s understandable that a high priority on getting out there to clear your road! If you are truly experiencing a medical emergency everyone wishes it could start sooner. Starting sooner There are over 3,000 kilometres of roads in the County. situation – don’t call the County – please call 911. is not always better – there are temperatures and times After a heavy snowfall or strong winds, all of these The County follows a protocol when dealing with where plowing is simply not effective. roads require clearing. It is important to have a plan to emergency situations. Should there be a need to send Timing can be severely affected by the amount of ensure plowing is efficient and fair. Read these common assistance to clear your road and get you out – this call snow, temperature, continuing bad weather such as questions to learn more about road clearing, and check is made by emergency responders and the County will wind causing drifts or by poor visibility. If the visibility our road updates by clicking the Twitter icon on www. do its part. means motorists and plow or grader operators can’t see rdcounty.ca. What if I NEED to get to town and the each other, plowing will be delayed until the visibility roads are impassable? improves, for everyone’s safety on the road. Once the If you have a medical condition or if you have a job plowing rotations begin, plows won’t return to a road where you are required to get to town every day – until the entire rotation is complete. please plan ahead for unexpected bad weather. Make How much does it cost to clear the roads? sure you have the right 4X4 vehicle - or another way It’s hard to answer this because it can vary depending to travel such as a snowmobile. Listen to the weather on the severity of the weather, but can be as high as forecast and make your plans accordingly. Most rural $90,000 every time. The costs to clear roads includes residents know that when they choose to live in the equipment and labour, involving plow trucks in hamlets country, getting snowed in can happen. Any and all and on paved roads and graders on gravel roads. roads can become impassable with extreme weather Are bus routes plowed first? and it’s important to have food and supplies to last for Some people think the schedule is set by school bus several days during a bad storm. routes; however, school buses travel on so many miles How long will it take to clear the roads or roads that it is impossible to assign a priority to one after a snowstorm? bus route over another. After a significant snow fall, This also varies. If there is a lot of snow, or if the snow school buses and other types of vehicles may not be The most common question residents ask is is heavy and moist, or if there is a strong wind, it can able to travel during these times, and will also have to “Where Do The Snow Plows Start?” take longer to move the snow and fight drifts – and can wait for plowing to be completed. Naturally everyone wants to be first when the clearing take several days to complete road clearing. On average, *Please note that the County is putting all of its begins. To make things fair – there is a different start about 2,500 equipment hours are spent yearly on staff time and effort into road clearing after a and end point every time. This way – no one is always sanding and plowing, with 4,500 metric tones of sand significant snowfall. We welcome your calls but you first, and no one is always last on the route. There are and salt being used on County roads and 21,000 hours can also check road conditions and the status of a total of thirteen grader routes in the County that each of grader time on gravel road maintenance. The County road clearing on your computer: go to our website cover 200 kilometres of roads. The start and end points will bring in extra help if it is required. – www.rdcounty.ca and click on ‘Twitter’ to read follow a pre-plotted sequence. When does the clearing begin? the latest news on roads. Please check here before Will the County send a plow to your road During a winter storm, plows, graders and operators you call, to let staff focus on dealing with the road get ready for action – but – no plowing starts until the situation. if you call to ask? The answer is – no*. Just Clear The Way For Meter Readers When winter hits and the snow starts to pile up, it’s easy to path to the meter. By doing this, you are making it easier for forget that your Meter Reader still needs access to read your Meter Readers to do their jobs in the winter months. meter. Once again, EPCOR is asking Red Deer County residents Warmer conditions and freezing rain can create the potential for to clear the way for Meter Readers, for safety’s sake. extremely icy conditions; traction on the path to your meter is Meter Readers must pass through residential properties to read a major safety concern for Meter Readers. Regardless of current power and water meters to produce precise billing. 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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
1.0 CALL TO ORDER CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY approved subdivision of 2.01 hectares (4.97 The regular meeting of Red Deer County CC-13-282 Moved by Councillor C. Moore to acres). Council was held in the Council Chambers of the approve the request of Sunnybrook Farm CC-13-288 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier Red Deer County Centre located at 38106 Rge Rd Museum for $50,000 in funding to go toward to approve a one-year time extension for 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, and was called to the costs of the Museum’s project to restore the conditionally approved subdivision of order by Mayor J.J. Wood at 10:58 a.m. the original Calder School with the funding 2.01 hectares (4.97 acres) from NE 32-35-23-4 PRESENT: Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor P.J.R. to come from reserves and to amend the with the new expiry date to be May 14, 2014. Massier, Councillors J.M. Bota, D.B. Church, C.R. 2013 budget to reflect this expenditure. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Huelsman, R.R. Lorenz and C. Moore. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.2 NW 17-34-27-4 (Division 4) – application to STAFF PRESENT: County Manager C. Herzberg, 6.3 Tax Penalty Waiver – consideration of consolidate existing Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 961-0172 Assistant County Manager R. Henderson, requests received for a waiver of the tax penalty with NW 17-34-27-4 and then to subdivide 4.28 Corporate Services Director H. Gray, Planning applied for late payment of 2013 taxes due to hectares (10.58 acres) containing a farmstead. and Development Services Director C. Cvik, circumstances related to the June 2013 flooding. CC-13-289 Moved by Councillor C.R. Huelsman Operations Services Director M. Campbell, CC-13-283 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz to that the application to consolidate Lot 1, Block Corporate Communications Administration A. approve the requests received for waiver of the 1, Plan 961-0172 with NW 17-34-27-4 and to Ahmad and T. Harke and Legislative Services tax penalty applied for late payment of 2013 then subdivide 4.28 hectares (10.58 acres) from Manager N. Lougheed. Planning/ Development taxes for the following: Challenger Development NW 17-34-27-4 is approved, subject to five Administration in attendance for development Corporation, Roll No. 202201212, $208.45 and conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY applications: R. Barr, F. Joynt, J. Hardes, T. Roll No. 201004019, $35.79; Ken and Mary 7.3 NE 11-36-3-5 (Division 5) – application for March, T. Miller and C. Sloan. Smith, Roll No. 667333028, $104.27; and Brian a one-year time extension for a conditionally 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA and Carol Koole, Roll No. 485301045, $214.47. approved subdivision of two lots, one 8.18 CC-13-277 Moved by Councillor C.R. Huelsman CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY hectares (20.21 acres) in size and the other 0.279 to approve the agenda as submitted. CARRIED 6.4 Council Committee Appointments hectares (0.69 acres). UNANIMOUSLY – recommendation to appoint Council CC-13-290 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES representatives to the Town of Sylvan Lake to approve a one-year time extension for the CC-13-278 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier Multiplex Redevelopment Task Force and the conditionally approved subdivision of two lots to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2013, Three Hills RCMP Detachment Community Action from NE 11-36-3-5, one 8.18 hectares (20.21 regular meeting of County Council as submitted. Committee. acres) in size and the other 0.279 hectares (0.69 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CC-13-284 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz acres) in size, with the new expiry date to be CC-13-279 Moved by Councillor J.M. Bota to to appoint Councillor Massier as the County’s December 4, 2014. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY approve the minutes of the October 29, 2013, representative on the Three Hills RCMP 7.4 NE 1-39-2-5 (Division 5) – application to Organizational meeting of County Council as Detachment Community Action Committee subdivide a 3.22-hectare (7.95-acre) parcel submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY and Councillor Moore as the County’s containing a dwelling and several outbuildings. 6.0 REPORTS representative on the Town of Sylvan CC-13-291 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz 6.1 Cottonwood School, Historical Marker – Lake Multiplex Redevelopment Task Force. that the application to subdivide 3.22 hectares Community Services Manager J. Symington CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.95 acres) from NE 1-39-2-5 is approved, subject reported on the application received for the 6.5 Sylvan Lake Management Committee (SLMC) to eight conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY installation of a historical marker at NE 9-35-3-5 – consideration of this Committee’s 2013 Annual 7.5 SW 26-38-28-4 (Division 6) – application recognizing the former Cottonwood School No. Report, the proposed SLMC 2014 work plan and to increase the size of a previously approved 2 and for $500 in funding. the 2014 budget request. subdivision of 7.17 hectares (17.5 acres) to CC-13-280 Moved by Councillor C.R. Huelsman CC-13-285 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz 9.14 hectares (22.58 acres) in order to meet to approve the application made by the to accept the Sylvan Lake Management the setback requirements for an existing septic Cottonwood Agricultural Society for the location Committee’s (SLMC) proposed 2014 work plan system. of the Cottonwood School No. 2 Historical and budget for information and to approve CC-13-292 Moved by Councillor C. Moore that Marker on NE 9-35-3-5 and for funding of funding to SLMC for 2014 in the amount of the application to subdivide 9.14 hectares (22.58 $500 to assist with the marker installation. $10,000. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY acres) from SW 26-38-28-4 is approved, subject CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.6 Sylvan Lake Quiet Enjoyment Initiative – to six conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.2 Approval of 2013 Capital Assistance Grants request to appoint a County representative to 7.6 Lot 12, Plan 1358MC, NW 18-38-26-4 (Division – Community Services Manager J. Symington a subcommittee of the Sylvan Lake Watershed 2) – application to subdivide 0.81 hectares (2 reported on the recommendations for the Stewardship Society whose purpose is to study acres) to create an additional country residential award of the Rural Community Facility Capital and recommend action that will reduce noise parcel (Herder subdivision). Assistance Grants to community organizations. pollution on and near Sylvan Lake. CC-13-293 Moved by Councillor J.M. Bota that CC-13-281 Moved by Councillor C. Moore to CC-13-286 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz that the application to subdivide 0.81 hectares approve the 2013 Rural Community Facility Red Deer County not participate in the Sylvan (2 acres) from Lot 12, Plan 1358 MC, NW 18-38- Capital Assistance Grants to the following Lake Watershed Stewardship Society’s proposed 26-4 is approved, subject to nine conditions. 14 community groups: Lousana Community Sylvan Lake Quiet Enjoyment Initiative. NO VOTE MOTION DEFEATED Councillors Bota, Lorenz and Association, $25,000; Pine Lake Hub Community TAKEN Moore in favor Mayor Wood, Councillors Church, Association, $56.500.50; Spruce View Community CC-13-287 Moved by Councillor C. Moore to Huelsman and Massier opposed Association, $3,450; Valley Centre Community refer decision on the County’s participation in Recess: 12:09 p.m. Hall, $11,000; Great Bend Community Hall, the Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society’s Reconvene: 1:34 p.m. $3,243.05; Shady Nook Community Hall, $14,000; proposed Sylvan Lake Quiet Enjoyment Initiative 9.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society ( for further information in relation to proposed A summary of the comments received by the Fensala Hall), $2,105; Antler Hill Community time and work expectations and funding persons in attendance at the public hearing is Association, $10,265; GlenEllen Community commitments for this initiative. CARRIED Mayor attached and is considered to be part of these Centre, $43,500; Golden West Drop-in Centre, Wood, Councillors Bota, Huelsman and Moore minutes. The public hearing closed at 2:11 p.m. $3,370; Linn Valley Community Association, in favor Councillors Church, Lorenz and Massier 9.1 Bylaw No. 2013/23 – a bylaw to amend $2,625; Oklahoma Community Centre of Innisfail, opposed Direct Control District No. 4, Hamlet of $31,447.69; Benalto Booster Club (Centennial 7.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS Springbrook, of Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6, by Train Station), $27,987.28; and Danish 7.1 NE 32-35-23-4 (Division 1) – application for deleting Section 7.0, Springbrook Commercial Canadian National Museum Society, $15,506.48. a one-year time extension for a conditionally Recreation District, and adding Section 7.0, Join us... on Sundays at 9:00am, 11:00am and 6:30pm with CrossRoads Kids (infant to grade 6) SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2 Sudanese service - second Sunday of the month at 11:00am 38105 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County (403) 347-6425 www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca 74116B1-A3 Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 7 CONTINUED NOVEMBER 19, 2013 COUNCIL Highway Commercial District. 9.2 Bylaw No. 2013/24 – a bylaw to adopt Plan. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CC-13-294 & 295 Second and third the Kerry Meadows Local Area Structure 11.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillors readings to Bylaw No. 2013/23. Plan Amendment for the Kerry Meadows reported on meetings they have attended on CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY subdivision on NE 25-37-24-4. behalf of Red Deer County since October 29, Bylaw No. 2013/2.04 – a bylaw to CC-13-298 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier 2013. redesignate Pt SE 13-37-28-4 from DCD No. 4, to deny second reading to Bylaw No. 2013/24, 13.0 ADJOURNMENT Commercial Recreation District to DCD No. 4, a bylaw to adopt the Kerry Meadows Local CC-13-299 Moved by Councillor J.M. Bota Highway Commercial District Area Structure Plan Amendment for the that the County Council meeting adjourn. CC-13-296 Second and third Kerry Meadows subdivision on NE 25-37- TIME: 2:32 p.m. readings to Bylaw No. 2013/2.04. 24-4, as the proposed amendment is not in CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY compliance with the Municipal Development MUNICIPAL PLANNING OCTOBER 29, 2013 COMMISSION Present: Chairman Councillor P.J.R. Massier, ½ SE 15-36-27-4 as the business is industrial Estates, south of Twp Rd 352 on Rge Rd 24. Mayor J.J. Wood, Councillors J.M. Bota, D.B. in nature and is not compatible with the Persons present who spoke to this application: Church, C.R. Huelsman, R.R. Lorenz and C. surrounding agricultural land uses as per Policy Matt Konschuh, Westland Contracting Ltd. Moore. 6.2 a) of the Municipal Development Plan Bylaw MPC-13-146 Moved by Councillor C.R. Huelsman Staff Present: County Manager C. Herzberg, No. 2012/26, and the proposed development does to deny the application to locate a locate an 840 Assistant County Manager R. Henderson, not adhere to Municipal Development Plan Policy sq. ft. detached garage within the front yard of Planning and Development Services Director 6.1.1 a) which encourages the location of new Lot 26, Block 1, Plan 802-0102, SE 8-35-2-5 as the C. Cvik, Corporate Services Director H. Gray, industrial and commercial development within applicant has the option to locate the proposed Operations Services Director M. Campbell, existing and new industrial commercial parks garage within the year yard as required by Corporate Communications Manager T. Harke, as identified with the Plan. MOTION DEFEATED Section 38.3 of the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6. Development/Planning Administration R Barr, Councillor Lorenz in favor Mayor Wood, MOTION DEFEATED Councillors Huelsman, J. Hardes, F. Joynt and C. Sloan and Legislative Councillors Bota, Church, Huelsman, Massier Massier and Moore in favor Mayor Wood and Services Manager N. Lougheed. and Moore opposed Councillors Bota, Church and Lorenz opposed 1.0 CALL TO ORDER MPC-13-144 Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood to MPC-13-147 Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood to Chairman Councillor P.J.R. Massier called the approve the application for a Home Business approve the application to locate a locate an meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. Major (oilfield production testing business) 840 sq. ft. detached garage within the front 2.0 AGENDA on North ½ SE 15-36-27-4, subject to 13 yard of Lot 26, Block 1, Plan 802-0102, SE 8-35- 2.1 Additional Agenda Items conditions being met to the satisfaction of the 2-5, subject to five conditions being met to Administration – 5.6 – Pt NW 20-37-22-4 Development Officer. CARRIED Mayor Wood, the satisfaction of the Development Officer. (Division 1) Councillors Bota, Church, Huelsman, Massier CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MPC-13-140 Moved by Councillor C.R. Huelsman and Moore in favor Councillor Lorenz opposed 5.5 Jim and Barbara Glazer – Pt SE 21-35-27- to approve the agenda and additional agenda 5.3 Standard Land for Rogers Communication 4 (Division 3) 12 Acres – Agricultural District item as submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Inc. – NE 30-38-1-5 (Division 5) 160 Acres – “Ag” 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Agricultural District “Ag” Requesting approval to locate a second MPC-13-141 Moved by Councillor R.R. Requesting approval to locate a 60-metre dwelling (manufactured home) on the above Lorenz to approve the minutes of the communication tower with a ground shelter / site. October 1, 2013, meeting as submitted. equipment cabinet on the above site. The property is located approximately 6 miles CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The property is located directly west of the east of the Town of Innisfail on Hwy 791 south 5.0 NEW BUSINESS Town of Sylvan Lake on the west side of of Hwy 590. 5.1 Cindy Bond – NW 3-35-4-5 (Division 5) 160 60th Street (Rge Rd 15), south of Twp Rd 385. MPC-13-148 Moved by Councillor D.B. Church Acres – Agricultural District “Ag” Persons present who spoke to this application: to approve the application to locate a second Requesting approval to operate a fish hook Hope Jensen, Lori Mercredi, Kevin Jones and dwelling (manufactured home) on Pt SE 21-35- manufacturing business as a Home Business Helen Dietz, adjacent landowners. 27-4, subject to five conditions being met to Major on the above site. MPC-13-145 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz the satisfaction of the Development Officer. The property is located on the far west side of to deny the application to locate a 60-metre CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY the County approximately 14 miles southwest communication tower with a ground shelter/ 5.6 Jay Burren – Pt NW 20-37-22-4 (Division 1) of the Hamlet of Spruce View on Rge Rd 43 equipment cabinet on NE 30-38-1-5 for the 1.27 Acres – Agricultural District “Ag” north of Twp Rd 350. following reasons: (1) the proposed location Requesting approval of setback relaxations MPC-13-142 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz to is contained within the Town of Sylvan Lake / as they apply to the location of an existing approve the application for a Home Business Red Deer County IDP area, is marked for short- garage (under construction) on the above site. Major (fish hook manufacturing business) on term annexation for future residential use, The property is located approximately 4.5 miles NW 3-35-4-5, subject to nine conditions being and includes a natural area; (2) the Town of east of the Village of Delburne on Twp Rd 374, met to the satisfaction of the Development Sylvan Lake has noted its opposition to the east of Rge Rd 225. Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY proposed development; and (3) the proposed MPC-13-149 Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood to 5.2 Steve Vallance – North ½ SE 15-36-27-4 use is not compatible with the existing adjacent approve the application for the following (Division 3) 80 Acres – Agricultural District residential use. CARRIED Councillors Bota, setback relaxations as they apply to an “Ag” Church, Lorenz and Massier in favor Mayor existing garage (under construction) on Requesting approval to operate an oilfield Wood and Councillors Huelsman and Moore Pt NW 20-37-22-4: 24.2-metre front yard and production testing business as a Home Business opposed 41.6-metre side yard from an undeveloped Major on the above site. 5.4 Westland Contracting Ltd. for Sandra road allowance, subject to six conditions being The property is located approximately 6.5 Carnegie Lot 26, Block 1, Plan 802-0102, met to the satisfaction of the Development miles southeast of the Town of Penhold on SE 8-35-2-5 (Division 4) 2 Acres – Country Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Rge Rd 272 north of Twp Rd 362. Residential District “R-1” 6.0 ADJOURNMENT Persons present who spoke to this application: Requesting approval to construct an accessory MPC-13-150 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz Steve Vallance, applicant. building (840 sq. ft. detached garage) within that the Municipal Planning Commission MPC-13-143 Moved by Councillor D.B. Church to the front yard on the above site. meeting of October 29, 2013, be adjourned. deny the application for a Home Business Major The property is located approximately 5 miles TIME: 2:46 p.m. (oilfield production testing business) on North south of the Gleniffer Reservoir in Red Lodge CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Experience a Country Christmas! UniqueU i CChristmash i t BBoutiqueti CraftC ft&M & Market k tS Sales l Saturdays - Dec. 7, Dec. 14 •Dept. 56 •Snow Babies The Specialists 10 am - 4 pm •Fresh Cut Greens •Poinsettias 3 minutes East of 30 Avenue on Hwy. 11 Seeing is Believing! Come fi nd that Unique, Hand-made Gift you have been Looking For! Open Year Round Large Selection of Fresh Cut Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-7, Sun 10-6 Christmas Trees! Please bring a donation for the Red Deer Food Bank
403-346-5613 75392L6 Seeing is Believing! www.parklandgarden.ca “back to the roots” @ParklandGarden MUNICIPAL PLANNING Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 8 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 COMMISSION Present: Chairman Councillor P.J.R. Massier, site. Requesting approval to locate a second Mayor J.J. Wood, Councillors J.M. Bota, D.B. The property is located directly east of the dwelling on the above site. Church, C.R. Huelsman, R.R. Lorenz and C. Town of Innisfail on Hwy 590 between Hwy 2 The property is located approximately 6 miles Moore. and Twp Rd 282. southeast of the Town of Penhold on Rge Rd Staff Present: County Manager C. Herzberg, MPC-13-155 Moved by Councillor D.B. Church 272 north of Twp Rd 362. Assistant County Manager R. Henderson, to approve the application for the following MPC-13-159 Moved by Councillor C. Moore to Planning and Development Services Director front yard setback relaxations as they apply to approve the application to locate a second C. Cvik, Corporate Services Director H. Gray, existing buildings on Pt SE 27-35-28-4: Mobile dwelling on Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 962-3156, SE Operations Services Director M. Campbell, Home, 5.5 metres (18’) and Garage, 17.7 metres 15-36-27-4, subject to four conditions being Corporate Communications Administration A. (58’), subject to the decision being advertised met to the satisfaction of the Development Ahmad, Development/Planning Administration in a local paper and no appeal against said Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY R. Barr, D. Bedford, J. Hardes, F. Joynt and decision being successful. 5.6 Earl Gallant – Pt SE 26-38-28-4 (Division 6) T. Miller and Legislative Services Manager CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.56 Acres – Agricultural District “Ag” N. Lougheed. 5.2 Generation Glass Ltd. – Pt NE 19-36-26-4 Requesting approval of side yard setback 1.0 CALL TO ORDER (Division 3) 2.47 Acres – Country Residential relaxations for a proposed accessory building Chairman Councillor P.J.R. Massier called the District “R-1” on the above site. meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Requesting approval to continue to operate The property is located directly west of the 2.0 AGENDA a commercial aluminum, glass and glazing City of Red Deer, on Rge Rd 281 north of Administration advised of the request received business as a home business major on the Twp Rd 384 (Poplar Ridge Road). for Agenda Item No. 5.7 to be considered as above site. MPC-13-160 Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood to the first application on today’s agenda. The property is located approximately 7 miles deny the application for two 41.74-metre MPC-13-151 Moved by Councillor C. Moore east of the Town of Penhold on Rge Rd 265 (136.94’) side yard setback relaxations for a to amend the order of the agenda items south of Hwy 42. proposed accessory building on Pt SE 26-38-28- to consider Agenda Item No. 5.7 first MPC-13-156 Moved by Councillor D.B. Church to 4 as the proposed relaxations are excessive; and to approve the agenda as amended. approve the application for a Home Business further studies are required to determine CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Major (commercial aluminum, glass and glazing the future alignment of roads within the 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES business) on Pt NE 19-36-26-4, subject to 12 area, particularly Rge Rd 281; and, if the MPC-13-152 Moved by Councillor C.R. conditions being met to the satisfaction of the proposed accessory structure is to be used to Huelsman to approve the minutes of the Development Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY accommodate the existing home business, it October 29, 2013, meeting as submitted. 5.3 Dalco Services Inc. – Lot 4, Block 2, Plan appears that the business has outgrown the CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 812-0443, SW 33-37-27-4 (Division 2) 2.82 Acres site. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.0 NEW BUSINESS – Business Service Industrial District “BSI” 5.8 Pidherney’s (Corrigan Pit) – NW and SW 5.7 1332202 Alberta Ltd. – Pt SW 2-37-25-4 Requesting approval of a relaxation to the 9-38-25-4 (Division 1) Agricultural District “Ag” (Division 1) 2.52 Acres – Agricultural District minimum distance requirement between the Requesting approval of a five-year extension “Ag” bottom of a free standing sign and grade on for an existing same and gravel pit operation Requesting approval of a front yard setback the above site. on the above site. relaxation for a proposed kennel on the above The property is located south of the City of Red The property is located approximately 8 miles site. Deer on the east side of Hwy 2 in the Petrolia east of the City of Red Deer, directly south The property is located on approximately 2 Business Park. of the Red Deer River and north of Hwy 595, miles north Pine Lake, 1.5 miles east of Hwy MPC-13-157 Moved by Councillor J.M. Bota to adjacent to Rge Rd 254 and Twp Rd 381A. 816 on Twp Rd 370. approve the application for a relaxation of MPC-13-161 Moved by Councillor C.R. Huelsman Persons present who spoke to this application: the minimum distance between the bottom to approve the application for a five-year Mike Kogovsek, landowner, and Keisha of a free standing sign and grade from extension for a sand and gravel pit operation Kogovsek, applicant. 3.6 metres to 0 metres on Lot 4, Block 2, Plan on NW and SW 9-38-25-4, subject to 29 MPC-13-153 Moved by Councillor C. Moore to 812-0443, SW 33-37-27-4, subject to seven conditions being met to the satisfaction of the deny the application for a 24.7-metre (80’) conditions being met to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY front yard setback relaxation for a proposed Development Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.9 Pidherney’s (Curtice Pit) – SW 13-35-2-5 and kennel on Pt SW 2-37-25-4 as the proposed 5.4 Shuzbee Developments Ltd. Lot 1, Block 1, NE and SE 14-35-2-5 (Division 4) Agricultural relaxation of 54 percent is considered excessive Plan 122-3309, SW 27-37-27-4 (Division 2) 1.5 District “Ag” and there appears to be sufficient room for Acres – Business Service Industrial District “BSI” Requesting approval for a five-year extension the kennel to be located on the property Requesting approval of setback and for an existing sand and gravel pit operation in accordance with the Land Use Bylaw landscaping area relaxations for a proposed on the above site. setback requirements, and the proposed lease bay building on the above site. The property is located approximately 8 kennel does not adhere to Section 53.2 of The property is located south of the City of miles west of the Town of Innisfail, north of the Land Use Bylaw which states that “a Red Deer, east of Rge Rd 273 in the McKenzie Cottonwood Road (Twp Rd 352) on Rge Rd 21. kennel shall not unduly interfere with the Industrial Park. MPC-13-162 Moved by Councillor C.R. Huelsman use and enjoyment of adjacent properties.” Persons present who spoke to this application: to approve the application for a five-year CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Andrew Wiebe, applicant. extension for an existing sand and gravel MPC-13-154 Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood to MPC-13-158 Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood to operation on SW 13-35-2-5 and NE and SE 14- deny the application to operate a kennel on approve the application for the following 35-2-5, subject to 28 conditions being met to Pt SW 2-37-25-4 as the proposed kennel does setback and landscaping requirement the satisfaction of the Development Officer. not adhere to Section 53.2 of the Land Use relaxations for a proposed lease bay building CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Bylaw which states that “a kennel shall not on Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 122-3309, SW 27-37-27- 6.0 ADJOURNMENT unduly interfere with the use and enjoyment 4: 13.5-metre (44.3’) front yard, 11.98-metre MPC-13-163 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz of adjacent properties.” CARRIED Mayor Wood, (39’) rear yard and 145.02 m2 landscaping that the Municipal Planning Commission Councillors Bota, Church, Huelsman, Lorenz area, subject to 16 conditions being met to meeting of November 19, 2013, be adjourned. and Moore in favor Councillor Massier opposed the satisfaction of the Development Officer. TIME: 10:43 a.m. 5.1 Marvina Phillips – Pt SE 27-35-28-4 (Division CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3) 71.7 Acres – Agricultural District “Ag” 5.5 Timothy and Richelle Grymaloski Lot 1, Requesting approval for a front yard setback Block 1, Plan 932-3156, SE 15-36-27-4 (Division relaxation for existing buildings on the above 3) 4.99 Acres – Agricultural District “Ag”
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Bring in your samples to get tested. 75268C1 Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 9
Early Learning Festival
In the spring of 2013, the West Red Deer County it gives the families in several communities some Early Years Coalition developed a partnership with skills and resources to prepare their children for the Early Learning and Child Care program from lifelong learning. the Red Deer College. During October, both parties Each Early Learning Festival featured a performance are reaping the rewards of this highly successful by Lee and Sandy Paley, children’s entertainers. partnership. Early Learning Festivals have been College students also provided 10 different activity hosted in four different communities throughout stations covering the 5 domains of early learning. West Red Deer County; Springbrook, Penhold, These include Physical Health and Well Being, Bowden and Spruce View. Social Competence, Emotional Maturity, Language The partnership is ideal as it benefits both the college and Thinking Skills and Communication Skills and students and community families. The students gain General Knowledge. practical experience with children and families, and Springbrook Springbrook hosted the early Learning Festival on Sandy Paley October 8th, in conjunction with the Community performing Information Fair. Over 75 people took in the for the event hosted at the Springbrook Multiplex. The group children enjoyed snacks of yogurt parfaits and popcorn while getting the opportunity to play with building blocks, parachutes, face painting and many more exciting activities. A huge thank you to the students and professors from Red Deer College Cole Scott playing with blocks that made it all possible. Spruce View Spruce View’s Early Years Festival had approximately 65 attendees, which included the kindergarten class from Spruce View, parents, community members, Red Deer College staff, and of course our entertainers, Lee and Sandy Paley from Ballooners Landing. Thanks everyone for making this Festival a huge success in Spruce View and thanks so much to Nicole Liesch for volunteering her time to help set up and clean up at the hall; it’s very much appreciated! Bowden Bowden’s October 5 Early Years Festival was a great interactive day for parents and grandparents to discover new ways to encourage healthy child development while having so much fun at the same time! Adults and kids alike enjoyed the different activity stations and take-aways to do at home. From babies to toddlers to kindergarten age, there Lee Paley was something to engage every age and stage. Our patting his local Lions Club provided a free and nutritious head and lunch, and children’s entertainers Lee and Sandy rubbing Paley had everyone up singing and dancing to cap his belly as part of the off the event. Many thanks to the Red Deer College performance Early Learning and Child Development students and staff who created an amazing festival.
Roeker Cyman playing with the blocks at Nicole Pugh paints Brooklyn Pugh’s face at Julia Nish paints her mom Kari Nish one of the the body painting booth at the body painting booth stations Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 10 Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 11 AGRI-TRADE A SUCCESS!
From November 6 to November 9, the 2013 Agri-Trade at Westerner Park Another initiative on display was Red Deer County’s Safe Water Wells program, celebrated 30 Years of bringing together the agricultural community. This which makes landowners eligible for up to $1000 to help plug abandoned or event allowed an estimated 50,000 visitors to discover the latest technologies, unused water wells. visit displays from local and international ag businesses, take in learning Conservation Partners was also on display at the Red Deer County Booth, and opportunities from agriculture experts, and share stories, ideas, or coffee with visitors learned about how waterbodies and natural areas can be protected. fellow farmers and business owners. The event brought in an estimated $30 Alternative Land Use Services Program was also on hand to highlight the million in spending to the region, with possibly hundreds of millions of dollars management of environmental goods and services. There is still funding in business trade taking place as a result of connections made at Agri-Trade. available to landowners for a variety of conservation projects. Visit www. Red Deer County not only acted as a Pavilion Sponsor of the event, but also rdcounty.ca to learn more. had a booth setup to connect with residents and share information on valuable Congratulations to Stan Oxtoby of Red Deer County who won the County Door services and initiatives that enhance the landownership experience. Prize of a Backpack Weeds Sprayer. Red Deer County showcased a state-of-the-art weeds spray-truck, with eight Expect some exciting changes for this event next year, including rebranding and different nozzle configurations, that utilizes computer technology to track GPS, a new website. We hope to see you at Westerner Park for the 2014 Agri-Trade, weather data, and much more. Knowledgeable Ag Staff and members of the Ag scheduled for November 5 to November 8. Service Board were on hand to chat about Weeds Solutions and other Ag and Operations programs.
Grade 12’s Connect with Ag Industry
Stan Oxtoby – Red Deer County, AB On Wednesday, November 6, 2013, Grade 12 Canadian Ag Industry. The goal of this initiative was Thank you to our sponsors who helped make the Winners of Red Deer – Backpack Sprayer Students from five Chinook’s Edge Schools acted as to introduce the soon-to-be-entering-the-workforce Agri-Trade experience happen for these student County News Reporters at the 30th edition of Agri- Grade 12’s with over 450 potential Ag employers, reporters: Farm Credit Canada, Crop Production Edward Stahl – Torrington, AB Trade at Westerner Park. With press passes in tow, and to connect those employers with the potential County Agri-Trade Door the Students soaked up the Agri-Trade experience future workers of the industry. This initiative will Services Penhold, and Dickson Fertilizer (1982) Ltd. and produced articles for the Red Deer County create Ag awareness through the World Class Event David Pisko – Delburne, AB Newspaper in return for course credits and the that is Agri-Trade in both urban and rural students. Agri-Trade County News Reporter winners will be Prizes are: chance to win Bursary Awards. announced in the January edition of County News, Steven Wheeles – Red Deer, AB Participating Chinook’s Edge Schools included: and winning articles will be featured throughout the This concept was developed through the Red Deer H.J. Cody, Delburne School, Spruce View School, winter. Donna Pattison – Leslieville, AB County Ag Service Board and Ag Services, and aimed Bowden Grandview School, and River Glen. at connecting Grade 12 Students with the Western Yvonne Mills – Red Deer County, AB Henry Hofer Jr. – Alix, AB Rick Tams – Red Deer County, AB Fred Mandel – Vulcan, AB Darren Cave – Penhold, AB Richard Biggs – Lousana, AB
Thanks to all who took the time to enter in our door County Ag Services Manager Art Preachuk Agri-Trade County News Reporters prize draws! discusses County initiatives with Agri- flock to the Red Deer County Trade County News Reporters from the booth to begin their Agri-Trade Delburne area. experience. Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 12
Portable Windbreaks... Now’s a Great Time to Put Them to Work for You. By Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator It’s never too late to look at portable windbreaks for livestock. There is some great information as to the value of this investment for your farm. The Alberta Agriculture “Agri-Facts” info sheet (AgDex 711-1, available at: http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/ deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex4516 ), is a great synopsis on it...though it may be getting a little out of date (it was written in 2002). This Agri-Facts sheet lists the many advantages of portable windbreaks. It also stresses that to gain these advantages...the portable windbreaks have to be moved regularly. The Agri-Facts sheet also discusses some disadvantages Photo credit: a Red too. BUT, many of these disadvantages are pretty much Deer County farmer eliminated nowadays, when the portable windbreaks who participated in are used alongside some other wintering practices that are becoming increasingly common, things like swath the Off the Creek grazing, bale grazing, year-round remote watering Program (we protect systems, and later calving. participating producers’ In Saskatchewan, they produced a fact sheet based on Example of a cost-shared portable windbreak. confidentiality). the Alberta fact sheet mentioned above...but they also added a section discussing the reduced energy (read: dimensions given); c) $550 (no dimensions given). $5,000 per project), and the federal/provincial Growing “feed = $”) requirements that cattle can enjoy with REMEMBER: Red Deer County farmers and ranchers Forward program (which provides up to $10,000 per good shelter. The authors there estimate this reduction may be able to cost-share on things like portable applicant for portable shelters and windbreaks, and can be as much as about 33%. You can find this windbreaks, portable shelters, portable feeders, up to $30,000 per applicant for year-round watering factsheet at http://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/Default. year-round waterers, and other things, that help systems. aspx?DN=adb8ecee-7d31-4f72-8d83-c71ac97baba4 you winter your livestock in environmentally and Contact Ken Lewis at 403.342.8653, or klewis@ What’s a portable windbreak cost? Here’s a sample economically sustainable ways. In fact, there are two rdcounty.ca to find out more (or visit www.rdcounty. of prices from a quick Internet search for portable funding programs you can apply for: the County’s own ca/Agriculture-and-Environment ). windbreaks for sale: a) $500 (30’ long); b) $700 (no Conservation Partners program (which provides up to Agricultural Service Board
Red Deer County has a long history with the Agricultural municipality. Once these needs are determined, an Service Board Program, stretching over 60 years. In ASB will introduce programs and policies to effectively 1943, along with the M.D. of Conrich (now Rocky View address its concerns. These programs and policies are County) the “County of Red Deer” initiated and began a reviewed annually to ensure that they are still effective trial project where special agricultural committees were and delivering the results they were intended for. set-up. The committee’s consisted of two councillors, In recent years, your Red Deer County Ag Service Board two farmer members and the district agriculturalist has implemented forward thinking programs such (or DAs as they were commonly referred to). These as our Safe Water Well Initiative. This initiative not committees were partially funded by grants from Alberta only provides information on decommissioning unused Agriculture and as a direct result from these first two water wells but also provides funding to do so. agricultural committees, the ASB Act was drafted and Another ASB Initiative involves helping our residents passed into Legislation in the spring of 1945. identify and eradicate prohibited noxious weeds within ASB Members At that time, the Act assigned specific duties to its Red Deer County often at no cost to the landowner. Chairman - Councillor Philip Massier municipal and provincial partners and encouraged The idea behind these initiatives came directly from our [email protected] a cooperative and coordinated effort in developing ASB members and now these programs are influencing Vice Chair - Councillor Don Church agricultural policies and programs that were of mutual change on the ground. [email protected] benefit. Since the beginning of ASBs, their main focus has An Agricultural Service Board must be forward thinking been on weed and brush control and soil conservation. Councillor - Richard Lorenz [email protected] and connected with its community to be successful, Member at Large - Stephen Smith Today, much of the focus of an ASB is still weed and which is why we encourage residents and landowners to pest control but many boards have expanded to include Member at Large - Russel Horvey attend our meetings. All ASB meetings are open to the Member at Large - Derek Mathon environmental and sustainable agriculture programs. public and held every couple of months. Meeting dates, ASBs play a critical role in assessing the needs and agenda, and minutes from our previous meetings are Member at Large - David Goldstrom direction of the agriculture industry within their posted to our website under the link: For ASB information and inquiries contact: jurisdiction and, once formed, ASBs become an advisory www.rdcounty.ca/Agriculture/Agricultural-Service-Board Cody McIntosh - Assistant Agricultural Manager board to Council in the development and promotion 403.350.2165 [email protected] of agricultural policies that meet the needs of the Hope to see you there!
If you would like to sign up or would like more information, please contact Jordon at 403.596.6084. [email protected] Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 13
Hang Up Your Boots And Come To The 2014 Ladies Livestock Lessons Winter Retreat!
Friday, January 17, 2014 DIY Calf Health with Daisy the calf simulator [email protected] or contact your 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Olds College and Dr. Gord Krebbs, U of C local conservation staff. Registration closes January 10, 2014 Women in Agriculture & Market Outlook Funding for the Farm with Jennifer Neden with Brenda Schoepp, Nuffield Scholar, and from Alberta Agriculture Hotel Accommodations Alberta Rancher & Consultant. Weed Management with Livestock with Olds Pomeroy 403.556.8815 Olds Best Western 403.559.5900 Supper (we’ll even do the dishes!) Mike Roberts from the Waldron Grazing Cooperative Olds Ramada 403.507.8359 Beer Social! Visit with fellow females as you tour the Olds College Brewery and taste their Graze it Yourself – group grazing case studies home brewed beer. with Grazing Specialist Amanda Halawell Saturday, January 18, 2014 from Cows and Fish 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Olds College Registration $40.00 includes meals, coffee & snacks Morning Zen – Yoga Class (optional) Register today or for more information 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM contact Mountain View County Agricultural Breakfast (8:30 AM to 9:30 AM) Services at 403.335.3311 ext.143 or email
Ideas and Opportunities for Growing your Business February 6, 2014 – Olds College Discover new ways to manage your livestock, explore options for marketing your product and learn about the challenges and achievements of successful ranchers. Conference Schedule Registration 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Olds College Alumni PRODUCER PANEL $40.00 includes lunch, coffee and snacks Pros & Cons of Different Calving Times & Centre Startegies (3 Producers, 1 Panel Expert) Student Price is $20.00 Register today or for more information contact Registration 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM, Parking is Free KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mountain View County Agricultural Services at 403.335.3311 ext.143 or email lgaudette@mvcounty. The Value of the Back End; Manure Management What Do Your Consumers Want? com or contact your local conservation staff. Trevor Wallace – Alberta Agriculture, Nutrient Theresa Dietrich, People Talking Market Research Management Specialist Services Registration closes January 31, 2014 HANDS-ON BREAKOUT SESSIONS *Note: Schedule is subject to change Tradeshow The Ranching Opportunities Tradeshow is Beef Information Exchange System (BIXS) an opportunity for producers to meet local Holly LaBrie – Difficulty Ranch organizations, businesses, industry groups, and other *bring your own laptop or tablet if you can key contacts. Hosting Partners Analysing Your Forage Quality Olds College, M.D. of Bighorn, Red Barry Yaremcio – Alberta Agriculture, Beef/ Deer County, Kneehill County, Rocky Forage Specialist View County, Wheatland County, Grant Lastiwka – Alberta Agriculture, Livestock/ Mountain View County, Alberta Forage Business Specialist Agriculture, Foothills Forage & Grazing Association. Livestock Handling Demonstration Sponsored by Jennifer Woods, J. Woods The Alberta Livestock & Meat Livestock Services Agency (ALMA)
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403-227-2449 “Together We Can Make It Happen” 74180L7 74136C1-A3 Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 14
RENTAL/DEMO EQUIPMENT: Solar Waterer MORE RENTALS Red Deer County’s Try-Before-You-Buy Off-Site Watering System: One System, Many Uses For Red Deer County Try it out, for free, before you invest in one: Red Deer Landowners County’s Off-site Watering Demo System. This one’s batteries are charged by both the wind and the sun. 403.350.2163 Our demo system was designed for maximum versatility. It www.rdcounty.ca/agriculture can pump water from dugouts, sloughs, rivers, lakes, and even from wells. It can lift water up to 60 vertical feet. With care and attention, it can be used well into the fall, well past the first frost, to minus 5 or 10 degrees. With the addition of a “Winter Insert”, this system could be used year round. It’s low enough that calves can drink from it. It’s heavy enough that the herd won’t beat it up or push it around. You can set it up or tear it down in less than an hour, and there’s no trailer required to move it. Whatever PLASTIC MULCH APPLICATOR your situation, this system will probably work for you. FREE RENTAL. Give your trees a head start and The Off-Site Waterer is available to Red Deer County reduce the maintenance required on your Shelterbelt! livestock producers to borrow (for free) for a three week period, to allow you to see how well an off-site watering To see the system in action via YouTube, enter this address system could work on your place. Book it, by contacting in your Internet Browser: http://youtu.be/4FEwPSjKZQc (or Ken Lewis at 403.342.8653 or [email protected]. go to You Tube, and search “Red Deer County Waterer”).
THE AG PROGRAM ADVANTAGE TREE PLANTER Plant young fingerlings quickly and efficiently, your tractor required.
ATV SPRAYER $30 for the day, 14 gallon (50 litre) tank and Making the Most of the Agricultural handgun with 50ft hose. Incentive Program Attend Agricultural Programs offered by other organizations Office including an agenda of the program you attended. & receive 50% of the registration fee back, up to $200 per Residents may attend the Ranching Opportunities & Ladies course. Must be a Red Deer County Resident & receipts Livestock Lessons Conferences put on by Red Deer County must be sent in within 30 days of the event. Includes and surrounding counties for half price! courses such as; St. John’s first aid, Quad training, other Questions? Call 403.350.2163 TRUCK BOX WEED SPRAYER safety courses & Agricultural related courses. Course is Send agenda and receipts to: $30 for the day. It slips in the back of your subject to board’s approval, best to call the County for ASB Education Initiative truck and is simple to use. prior approval if possible. Red Deer County 38106, RR275 Please bring/mail in proof of attendance to the County Red Deer County, T4S2L9
AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR RED DEER COUNTY LANDOWNERS 403.350.2163 – www.rdcounty.ca/agriculture ELECTRIC FENCING Improves pastures with extra fencing.
ERADICABLE WEEDS PROGRAM SAFE WATER WELL Landowner pays for cost of herbicide, County covers labour and Up to $1000 to help plug abandoned and unused water wells. disposal. FENCE LINE WEED CONTROL CONSERVATION PARTNERS AND ALUS County will apply herbicide on a cost-sharing basis with the adjacent Care. Connect. Conserve. Local on-the-ground projects like water quality landowner. enhancement, fish and wildlife habitat conservation, and treeplanting.
Hoskin Planning & Specializing in: Agricultural, Development Services Inc. Light Industrial, Commercial & Brenda Hoskin Real Estate Auctions PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE Ph: 403-885-5149 Don Montgomery - I.C.C.A. Cell: 403-350-0523 Phone: 403.886.4783 Auctioneering & Sales Management Fax: 403-885-2520 Box 939, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Blackfalds, AB www.montgomeryauctions.com Fax: 403.886.4781 RR#3 Red Deer, AB T4N 5E3 T0M 0J0 Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 15
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Permit Applicant Name Parcel Permit Type Issue Date Number D-13-256 AUTO BODY SERVICES RED DEER LTD SW13-39-27-W4M BS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR - MINOR Nov 14, 2013 D-13-255 AUTO BODY SERVICES RED DEER LTD SW13-39-27-W4M BS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR - MINOR Nov 13, 2013 D-13-275 DARCY CO HOLDINGS LTD SW29-37-27-W4M DC GASOLINE ALLEY WEST & LIBER Nov 13, 2013 D-13-362 TRUELINE CONTRACTING SE33-37-27-W4M BS OFFICE Nov 5, 2013 D-13-354 VALLANCE, STEVEN D SE15-36-27-W4M AG HOME BUSINESS - MAJOR Nov 15, 2013 D-13-370 1332202 ALBERTA LTD SW2-37-25-W4M AG KENNEL IN URBAN FRINGE Nov 20, 2013 D-13-394 ZAHORODNIUK, DONALD & KIM NE25-35-3-W5M R7 RECREATION VEHICLE PARK MOD Nov 1, 2013 D-13-398 HUHN, ALEXANDER & JANICE LYNN SW23-35-4-W5M AG SINGLE DETATCHED DWELLING Nov 13, 2013 D-13-400 1442278 ALBERTA LTD NW15-39-27-W4M R1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING Nov 15, 2013 D-13-401 PLATINUM HOMES & DEVELOPMENTS NW15-39-27-W4M R1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING Nov 15, 2013 D-13-402 EXECUTIVE BUILDERS GROUP INC. SE13-37-28-W4M SL SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING Nov 19, 2013 D-13-032 MBR CONTRACTING NE11-35-28-W4M AG ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM Nov 14, 2013 D-13-199 MWM CONTRACTING SW24-37-2-W5M AG ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM Nov 7, 2013 D-13-387 VAN HOLLAND, TONY & LINDA MARIE NE32-35-27-W4M AG ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM Nov 1, 2013 D-13-372 WESTLAND CONTRACTING LTD SE8-35-2-W5M R2 ACCESSORY BLDG OVER 2150 Nov 15, 2013 D-13-391 GALLANT, EARL SE26-38-28-W4M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING Nov 21, 2013 D-13-395 JANKE, NORMAN TERRY & DIANE L NW15-39-27-W4M R2 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 Nov 4, 2013 D-13-396 MOENCH, KIM L NW31-38-1-W5M AG SECONDARY SUITE Nov 5, 2013 D-13-409 TARZWELL, ROBERT LYLE & LORI LEE NE5-38-25-W4M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING Nov 21, 2013 D-13-355 GLAZER, JIM & BARBARA SE21-35-27-W4M AG SECOND DWELLING - FARM HELP Nov 13, 2013
Fire Safety during the Winter Holidays The Facts • Do not smoke in bed, when tired or under the infl uence of The winter holiday season is a time of high fi re risk. alcohol or medication. Smoking is the most common cause During this holiday season the incidence of fi res and fi re losses of fi re deaths. involving candles, home heating equipment, clothes dryers, and electrical sources increase signifi cantly when compared Lighting with their incidence during the rest of the year. • Indoors or outdoors, use only lights that have been tested and labelled by a recognized testing agency such as the ULC. Safety Tips • Inspect holiday lights yearly for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections and throw out General damaged sets. • Have your chimney and furnace cleaned and professionally • If using extension cords, make sure they are rated for the inspected prior to each winter season. intended use and in good condition. • Keep heating appliances at least one metre (three feet) away • Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can from combustibles. become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a • Electrical and heating systems can fail and become fi re person touching a branch could be electrocuted. hazards. Ensure they are regularly checked by a professional, • Turn off all holiday lights when you go to bed or leave the especially prior to the holiday season when fi replaces, house. heaters, appliances and other electrical equipment are in • Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged maximum use. into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters • Ensure you have working smoke alarms on every level of (GFCIs). your home and a well rehearsed fi re escape plan in case a fi re does break out in your home. Christmas Trees • Have a multipurpose fi re extinguisher in your home with a • Ensure your artifi cial tree is “Fire Resistant”. minimum rating of 3A, 10BC. • Ensure your live tree is fresh and moist at all times. Cut the • Protect your home this holiday season by covering your base of the stem at an angle and keep the tree well watered. Did you know? decorations with fi re retardant spray. Dropping needles indicate a dry, highly fl ammable tree. • Set up live and artifi cial trees away from fi replaces, heaters, • 14,000 firefighters serve in Alberta Holiday entertaining and other heat sources and ensure they are not blocking an • Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fi res. Do exit. • 4,000 firefighters protect 80 per cent not leave your cooking unattended. of Alberta’s population • Provide smokers with large, deep ashtrays and check Decorations them frequently. Douse butts completely in water before • Choose non-fl ammable decorations whenever possible. • 80 per cent of Alberta’s firefighters discarding. • Keep decorations, curtains, clothing and spray from aerosol are volunteers • After a party, check under upholstery and cushions for cans away from open fl ames or heat sources, such as lights, smouldering cigarettes or butts. candles, heaters and fi replaces. • Alberta has 435 fire rescue • Keep matches and lighters up high and out sight and reach • Never use candles to decorate your Christmas tree. • Mount candles on metal or glass candleholders, or place departments of children. • Test your smoke alarms and explain your fi re escape plan to them in non-combustible containers. your guests. Source: http://www.ofc.alberta.ca/safety-tips-resources.cfm Red DeerCountyFireServicesBylawNo.2012/14requiresall • ApprovalfromaFireChiefordesignatedauthority • ThedateandtimetheFirePermitwillremainvalid • Reviewoftheapplicant’sresponsibilitiesasoutlinedinFire • Constantsupervisionandnecessaryprecautionsbythe • Thetypeofcombustiblematerialthatwillbeburnedin • Themunicipalcountyaddressuponwhichthefirewillbeset • Thelegallanddescriptionuponwhichthefirewillbeset • ThetypeofFirePermitrequired • Thename,addressandtelephonenumberoftheapplicant Requirements foraFirePermitinclude: Barrels areNOTpermittedinWoodlandHills. it, anotherFirePermitisnotrequired.OpenFiresandBurning been inspectedandpermittednochangeshavemadeto Outdoor Fireplaces.IfaFirePitorFireplacehasalready Fire ServicespriortoaPermitbeingissuedforPitsor Schedule “B”residents(WoodlandHills)requireinspectionsby listed intheFireServicesBylawNo.2012/14. a FirePermitbutmustadheretothe“Acceptable”specifications Burning Barrels,FirePitsandOutdoorFireplacesDONOTrequire fires andchattelfires). fires, structurebuildingwoodscrapgroundthawing the foregoing,mayincludegrassfires,forestandbrushrunning Burning BarrelFireandwhich,withoutlimitingthegeneralityof fire whichisnotanacceptableIncineratorFire,FirePitor Open FiresDOrequireaFirepermit.(Openmeansany days/year. Deer CountyFireServicesat403.343.6667,24hours/day,365 403.343.6301. or yourCountyPatrolat the localRCMPDetachment any otherconcern,contact For informationonthisor offence. a fineof$115.00forthis Provincial legislationprovides Think aboutit! to youandothermotorists. can bedownrightdangerous law, butmoreimportantly,it clean allthewindows.It’s extra minutetoscrapeor Everyone needstotakethat because theyareinahurry. driving, ofteninthedark, their vehicles’windowsbefore While noteverybodydoesthisallthetime,toomanydriversareguiltyofclearing plank inthemiddleofroad? intersection itself),that’sprettyhazardous.Whataboutthaticypatchor2x4 the earlymorningdarkorstopsignatnextintersection(nottomention If youcan’tseethechildrenonsideofroadwaitingforschoolbusin “Apersonshallnotdriveavehicleonhighwayiftheviewthrough thing soastomakethedrivingofvehiclehazardousordangerous.” windshield orwindowsofthevehicleissoobscuredbymud,frost,steamanyother Section 80(a)states: The TrafficSafetyActofAlberta,UseHighwaysandRulestheRoadRegulation, well, letthedefrostergetitwhileItowork-right?WRONG!!! The carwindshieldiscoveredwithfrostagainandyourscraperintheothercar.Oh It’s earlyinthemorning,therewasaheavyfrostlastnightandsomeone’slateforwork. happen allaroundus. This isthetimeofyearwhenyourCountyPatrolseespotentialaccidentswaitingto Services Bylaw applicant tomaintaincontrolofthefire compliance withtheAEPEA landowner Delburne: 403-749-2242RedDeer: 403-340-8185 Complete WaterWellDrilling&Servicing • SECORCertifi ed•Free Estimates • WaterWellTesting&Monitoring • ModernMobilePumpHoistingEquipment • PumpInstallation&Repairs • SpecializinginFarm&AcreageWater Wells Miles Lewis Email:[email protected] Over 48Years ofTrustedService “Well! That’sOurBusiness” Water Wells(1987)Ltd. Box 88,Lousana,ABT0M1K0 L I Can’tSee!! ousana can beobtainedbycallingRed Red DeerCounty.Freepermits round foranyopenburningin Fire permitsarerequiredyear Fire Permits
72600L6 • Aminimumof3metresclearancemeasuredfromthenearest receptacle thatmeetsthefollowingspecifications: 2.3 AcceptableBurningBarrelmeansanoutdoor • Thefirechamberdoesnotexceed1.25metresinwidth,and • Thebaseofthefireburningareaisnotlessthan0.3metres • Achimneyequippedwitharegulationscreendesignedto • Equippedwithachimneythatisnotlessthan2.5metresin • Constructedofmaterialssuchasbricksorrocksthatarenon- • Aminimumof1metreclearancemeasuredfromthenearest that meetsthefollowingspecifications: 2.2 AcceptableFireplacemeansanoutdoorreceptacle • Notlocatedoveranyundergroundutilitiesorunderabove • Enclosedsidesmadefrombricks,concreteblocks,heavy • Equippedwithameshscreenopeningsnolargerthan6 • Aheightnotexceeding0.6metreswhenmeasuredfromthe • Aminimumof3metresclearance,measuredfromthe that meetsthefollowingspecifications: 2.1 AcceptableFirePitmeansanoutdoorreceptacle In thisBylaw,unlessthecontentotherwiserequires: required ornot: residents toadherethefollowingexcerptwhetherapermitis edge toabuildingorothercombustiblematerials: is atleast0.4metresbutnotmorethan0.6indepth. above thesurroundinggrade;and contain andreducethehazardsofairbornesparks; height whenmeasuredfromthebaseoffireburningarea; combustible; lines, orothercombustiblematerial; fireplace edgetothenearestofbuildings,property ground wires. gauge metal,orothernon-combustiblematerials;and mm; surrounding gradetothetopofpitopening; property line,orothercombustiblematerial; nearest firepitedgetotheofbuilding,
people anymoneyandtrustcharitiesusedinthepast. identification confirmingthepersonsaffiliationandwhenindoubt,don’tgivethese to getmoneyonbehalfofacharity.It’swellwithinsomeone’srightsrequest seen. Also,thisistheseasonforfraudulentcharityscams.Beawareofanyonetrying Take thetemptationawaybysecuringitemswheretheycan’tbe areas aretargetedbythieveswhowillsmash/grabyourbelongings. in plainview.Thisincludeswhileparkedatmallsorstoresasthese shopping inthetrunksoftheirvehiclesratherthanleavingthem Christmas shopping-Policeurgepeopletosecure RCMP Update County FireServicesAdministrationat403.343.6667. Emergency-and-Protective-Services/Fire-Services orcallRedDeer Fire ServicesBylawNo.2012/14athttp://rdcounty.ca/Residents/ For moreinformation,pleaserefertotheRedDeerCounty followed by780.427.2700. documents/Backyard-Burning.pdf orbycallingtoll-free310.0000, regarding theAEPEAisavailableathttp://environment.alberta.ca/ Environmental ProtectionandEnhancementAct.Information The burningofdebrismustmeettherequirementsAlberta information isavailableathttps://albertafirebans.ca/ lit anopenfireisrequiredtoextinguishitimmediately.Fireban ban. UpontheCounty’sissuanceofafireban,anypersonwhohas ignite ormaintainanoutdoorfireinRedDeerCountyduringa No person,eventhoughpreviouslyissuedaPermittodoso,shall • Solidwastefromtreeharvestingoperations. • Solidwastefrompostandpoleoperations • Solidwastefromsawmillsorplaningmillswithanannual • Woodmaterialfromtheconstructionordemolitionof • Usedpower,telegraphandtelephonepolesthatdonotcontain • Brushandfallentreesonnewlyclearedlandorassociated • Leavesandtreeprunings; • Grassandweeds; • Strawandstubble; as shall includebutarenotlimitedtomaterialsdescribed written toprotectandenhancetheenvironment to beburnedinaccordancewithstatutesandbylaws 2.4 BurnableDebrismeansthosematerialspermitted • Notlocatedoverundergroundutilityservicesorunderabove • Constructedofnon-combustiblematerial;and • Equippedwithameshscreenopeningsnolargerthan6 [email protected] www.wallahsigns.com : that doesnotcontainwoodpreservatives;or production oflessthan6500cubicmetreslumber; buildings, whichdoesnotcontainwoodpreservatives; preservatives; logging operations; ground wires. mm, securedinplacewithlatchesorweights; One BlockWestRedDeer, OfSuperstore AB Memorials Farm &Ranch Home Red DeerCountyNews Township Road Please provide your complete 9-1-1 Rural Address Rural Address Your 5-digit Your Range Calling including Number When 1.800.909.9927 Road or number 403.343.1672 and DECEMBER2013 76599F7-E2 PAGE 16 Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 17
Hope to see you there, coffee is always on!! Cost is $4.00 per FCSS is a program between the province and local family, Parental Supervision required. Started October 10, municipalities with the objective of building strong 2013. Contact Nicole Liesch, 403.598.8966. ELNORA FCSS communities through prevention, self help and For more information please call Sheila Gongaware at 403.773.3920 or volunteerism. Email: [email protected] Elnora Christmas Market DELBURNE FCSS AM to 11:15 AM at Penhold Memorial Hall (1123, Fleming Elnora Community Hall – December 7, at 11:00 AM to Nora Smith Ave. first door on the left). Drop-In Rates: $2 first child, $1 4:00 PM – Lunch will be served all day. Food bank items Delburne FCSS Community Worker every subsequent child, babies are free. There are a variety of appreciated Phone: 403.749.3654 toys, bikes and play houses. It is a safe, fun environment for Elnora Drop in Jam Session Meals on Wheels - FREE Sample Meal! We have your child to learn socialization through play! Friday, December 6 is a potluck at 12:00 PM with the Jam expanded our options of affordable, nutritious and ready-to- SPRINGBROOK FCSS Session starting at 1:00 PM and Friday, December 20 Jam eat meals via a partnership with the Golden Circle. If you session starting at 1:00 PM are unable to provide a meal for yourself due to health or Springbrook Healthy Living Team Immunizations physical limitation, call Delburne FCSS at 403.749.3654 to The Healthy Living Team continues to meet on the first Every Thursdays at 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Elnora try 3 SAMPLE MEALS FOR FREE. Tuesday of each month, the next meetings are Tuesday Community Health Center Kids Club - Ages 7 to 12, back by popular demand, this December 3 and January 7, 2014. Join us for Tuesday Tea at Cards and Social Event Boys & Girls Club program runs: the Springbrook Fire Hall every Tuesday at 10am. For more Friday, December 13 at 1:30 PM at the Elnora Drop In – Free DATE: Wednesdays info search Springbrook Healthy Living Team on facebook. & Everyone is welcome. TIME 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Springbrook Community Skatepark Committee Ladies Evening Out in January!! PLACE: Delburne Centralized School (SC2) Wednesday, January 15, at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the new Drop-off / Pick-up in common area by large gym Thank you to Spectrum Skatepark Creations for coming to Neighborhood Place location across from Elnora Motors COST: FREE! town and letting the youth of Springbrook have a say in what – Appetizer evening – please call or email Elnora FCSS to Keystone Club - Ages 13 to 17. This youth leadership the new skatepark will look like. The youth had some great register today! program allows teens the opportunity to be leaders in their ideas and the new park should look amazing! Now to raise BOWDEN FCSS community through social action, initiatives, and other civic- the funds to build it! The Fundraising Committee has started Snow Angels Needed! focused programs. The youth can connect with friends while meeting to develop a plan and start writing grants. We still For some, the beginning of winter is a welcome event, but for participating in safe, fun activities. Keystone Club will be need help to make it all happen. If you are interested please some seniors, it’s a huge worry to keep stairs, walkways and held: driveways clear of snow and ice to avoid slipping and falling. DATE: Wednesdays attend one of the SC2 meetings held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at the Springbrook Fire Hall. Looking for individuals, families or students to provide snow TIME: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM shoveling to seniors who need extra help this time of year. PLACE: Delburne Centralized School Search Springbrook Community Skatepark Committee on facebook or www.sc-sc.org for more info. All you have to do is call the FCSS office at 403.224.2207 to Drop-off / Pick-up in common area by large gym be matched with a senior in need. COST: FREE! Springbrook Playgroup To Register for either Keystone or Kids Club, pick up a A group of Springbrook parents have been helping plan a membership form from the Keystone Club Program Leader playgroup for months, it’s finally here. The playgroup is or Delburne School main office. Fill out and return to planned for Mondays, alternating between mornings and the Program Leader. For more information, call A.J. at afternoons. 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays would be from 403.342.6500. TRANSIT NOTICE 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 2nd and 4th Mondays would be PENHOLD FCSS mornings from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Cost is $2 for the December 2013 and Penhold Museum Society first child and $1 for additional children. The playgroup is January 2014 Dec. 7: Christmas Craft & Bake Sale, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM located at the Springbrook Multiplex gym. at Memorial Hall For Information on any Springbrook FCSS program call Adrian at Tuesday, December 24 Transit Customer Service and Phone lines are closed. Dec. 14: Annual Cookie Walk. Purchase delicious home- 403.350.9533 or search Springbrook FCSS on Facebook. baked cookies! $10/large box, $5/small box. Call Marj at Last departure from City Centre terminal is at 6:15 WEST COUNTY FCSS PM. Last departure from Bower Mall for Route 12A is 403.886.4365 or Connie at 403.886.2546. 5:00 PM (this allows passengers to transfer to Route Weekly Vendors Market FCSS ( Family & Community Support Services) at Spruce View School, Information, Support and Resources 1 in time to make it to City Centre for the last buses Every Saturday – all Winter, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in FCSS will be at the Spruce View School one day a week ( out of the terminal). the Penhold Regional Multiplex Lobby. Vendors please Wednesday mornings) starting in November, please phone Wednesday, December 25 contact the Community Services Department to register, me to make an appointment at 403.505.9091 or phetu@ NO TRANSIT SERVICE. Transit Customer Service and 403.886.4567. rdcounty.ca Phone lines are closed. 2014 Recreation Programs Sneak Peek C.H.I.P.S Program, SPRUCE VIEW HALL Action Bus Phone lines will be closed and limited pre- Climbing, Baseball, Learn to Skate, Basketball, Soccer, C.H.I.P.S. Program (Children’s Indoor Play Space) is at the booked service will be provided. No County Action Sport Sampler, Discovery Programs. Call the Community Spruce View Hall Thursday mornings from 9:30 AM to Bus Service. Programmer, Joanne at 403.886.4567 for more information 11:30 AM. C.H.I.P.S. is a program that provides children Thursday, December 26 and/or to register your child. 0-4 years an opportunity to socialize and learn through play. Transit service will operate on Sunday / Holiday Playgroup (ages 0-4) There are lots of ride-on cars for the toddlers and baby toys hours. No service on Route 12 / 12A. Transit Customer Service and Phone lines are closed. Parent Supervised program every Wednesday during the for the little ones. It is a great way to meet area parents Action Bus Phone lines will be closed and limited pre- school year (except holidays and school breaks) from 9:15 and children, especially if you are new to our Community!! booked service will be provided. No County Action Bus Service. Friday, December 27 Should you be concerned about Regular weekday transit service hours. Customer service and phone lines are closed. Elder Abuse? Learn more about: Saturday, December 28 Regular Saturday transit service hours. Customer Keeping Our Senior Safe - service and phone lines are closed. Sunday, December 29 Understanding Elder Abuse Regular Sunday Transit service hours. Route 12 and 12A operates on a regular Sunday schedule. Transit Customer Service and Phone lines are closed. Audience: Action Bus Phone lines will be closed and limited pre- Seniors, Family members, Friends, Neighbours booked service will be provided. Monday, December 30, 2013 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Regular weekday transit service hours Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Regular weekday transit service hours Location: Spruce View Seniors Drop In Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Fee: No cost NO TRANSIT SERVICE. Transit Customer Service and Phone lines are closed. Register by calling Ruth Lemke at Action Bus Phone lines will be closed and NO Action 403.728.3482 Bus service will be provided. Thursday, January 2, 2014 Regular weekday transit service hours. Hosted by The Spruce View Seniors Drop In and Transit information is available on-line at Facilitated by The Alberta Generations Project www.reddeer.ca/transit Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 18
Recreation and Culture Boards
DIVISION 1 Antler Hill Ongoing Activites include Yoga, Kids Linda Toews, Vice-Preesident, 403.224.2882 [email protected] www.div1rec-culture.com Connection. Call 403.227.5585 for more or check website. Debbie Matthie, Treasurer, 403.227.3051 [email protected] Ski Program at Canyon Ski Hill, Family Ski Dates: $5 Rebels Tickets available for Dec. 7, Jan. 17, Feb. 22, and March Alahna Hunter, Secretary, 403.224.2912 [email protected] Sat. Jan. 11, 2014 15. Very limited number, first come, first served. Call 403.886.5535 Margo Van Aar, Kneehill Rep., 403.227.0415 [email protected] 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM for tickets. DIVISION 5 Fri. Jan. 17, 2014, $5 Tickets to “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 14 and 15, matinee only. www.div5rec-culture.com 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Very limited number, first come, first served. Call 403.886.5535 for Applications for 2014 Funding -- It is once again time for Sat. Jan. 25, 2014, tickets. groups and individuals within Division 5, Red Deer County to make 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Free Movie Tickets for Carnival Theatre includes $5 concession, application for funding for qualified activities of a recreational or Fri. Jan. 31, 2014, now to Dec. 31. Limited number, first come, first served. Call cultural nature. Please check our web site for more details and 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 403.886.5535. application forms. Several important dates to keep in mind are Sat. Feb. 1 , 2014, Free Snow Antler Hill Family Christmas Social and Potluck Supper as follows: Tube Day, – Antler Hill Community Centre, Sat. Dec. 7, no charge. Call - Grant Application Deadline – January 31, 2014 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 403.227.5585 for info and check website. - Review/Presentation Meeting – February 5, 2014 (Note: if you are Registration at the Pine Lake Hub Centre December 17 from Springbrook Family Christmas Dinner at Springbrook Multiplex making application for funding you must make a short presentation at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Theatre Room, Springbrook, Sat. Dec. 14, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. this meeting which will be held at the Spruce View School CES room. Pre-Payment Prices / Per ski, snowboard No charge, reservations required. springbrookspecialevents@gmail. You will be contacted with regard to your presentation time. Tiny Tigers (5 and under): Lift & Lesson only $7 with ski rental $15 com Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 7:00 with snowboard $ 25 Half-Price Skiing at Canyon – Pending. Check website for PM, Spruce View School, CES room. Children (6-12): Lift & Lesson $10, with ski rental $15, snowboard updates. Family Reimbursements – We continue to offer up to $100 rental $25 Individuals/Families of Division 3 are welcome to apply for 50% per family per year for qualified recreational and cultural activities. Adults & Youth (13+): Lift & Lesson $15 with ski rental $20, of funding for recreational or cultural activities to a maximum of $100 See our web site for more details and application form. Generally snowboard rental $25 per person per year. Funding reimbursement for current year only, applications are received throughout the year and reviewed at our fall Helmet rental is $5 each time is limited. (once budget is reached, no more reimbursement will be (usually November) meeting. Full payment must be received no later than January 6th, 2014. In available). Copies of receipts must be supplied. Guidelines available at Community Engagement Site Activities – Be sure to check the order to qualify for pre-payment option. www.Div3Rec-Culture.com Recreation/culture proposals or receipts Spruce View Community Engagement Site page in the County News If you choose to pay at the ski hill as drop in there will be an can be sent to: Division 3 Recreation and Culture Board, 700 Maple for courses and activities available in our area. additional charge of $5.00 per ski/per person. Crescent, Springbrook, AB T4S 1V1. Please note that for the 2014 grant application process we will have *Please note there are no transfers and no refunds, no exceptions. The Board welcomes ideas for new recreational and cultural a new contact telephone number and e-mail address. Please call For further information, please contact Tara Byrtus 403.886.8696 opportunities. New Board Members Welcome. Contact Paul at 403.728.3294 or e-mail [email protected] Fitness Classes at Valley Centre Hall, first class starts September 11. 403.886.2852 or [email protected] and Tara at [email protected] DIVISION 6 Every Wednesday to Christmas. Cost is $10 per class; if you pay for 4 DIVISION 4 Family Swimming at Sylvan Lake Pool – Dec. 21 and Jan. 11, classes, you get the 5th one free! Contact Sue Carton, AFLCA Certified Canyon Ski Hill Program – Reminder that skiing starts on Instructor, 403.340.0866, or [email protected] from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Free! Saturday, December 7, deadline to pre-register was Friday, December Adult Drop-In Volleyball at Poplar Ridge School, Wednesdays, Unified Tae-Kwon-Do at GlenEllen Hall near Pine Lake. Tues and 6. Division 4 will pay cost of lift tickets only; rentals are not included. Thurs, 6:30 PM to 8 PM. Register during class times or call for an 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Cost is shared. Contact Sue, 403.347.7520. Call Debbie, 403.227.3051 or [email protected] Yoga Pre-Register on Jan. 5, 2014. Cost is shared. Call Bonnie, appointment. All ages welcome. Ideally, children should be at least 9 Enriching Women through Craft Days: Cottonwood Gordon years old, Cost is $40/month club fee plus $30 UTKD annual feel. Call 403.341.3835. Hall, one Friday a month, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. December Canyon Family Skiing and Mountain Ski Trip Lorne Cole at 403.896.9835 or Suzanne Hawkes at 403.391.9021. – Pre-register 6 is next date. Then Jan. 10, 2014 and more dates TBA. Coffee, tea, Jan. 6, Poplar Ridge Hall. Costs are shared. DIVISION 2 and hot chocolate is always on. Bring along any items that you want Zumba Pre-Register on Jan. 7. Cost is shared. Call Leslie, www.div2rec-culture.com to work on. No charge for Division 4 residents. Contact Lucille at 403.340.3651. Ski Program will continue Wednesday evenings, Canyon Ski Hill, 403.227.1139 or [email protected] Mix It Up Class at Poplar Ridge Hall, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 January 8 to March 5, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Contact Bob, Canadian Firearms Courses, February 8 and 9: Non-restricted on PM to 8:00 PM. Cost is shared. Call Carley, 403.347.7499. 403.346.4594. Feb. 9, starting at 9:00 AM (must have or pass non-restricted course [email protected] to receive Emails, updates, changes of Personal Activities Grants – This program is very popular with to take), Cost is $110 for one course and $200 for both. Subsidy for events. Red Deer County residents. Each family member is eligible for a rebate Division 4 residents with proof of county residence. Contact Linda of 50% of the fees for approved activities to a maximum of $100 per Toews for more information at 403.224.2881 or year. Receipts are required – forms available from the web site or [email protected] County office. For more information: www.div2rec-culture.com or To be included in notification of upcoming events, send your email to: call Bob at 403.346.4594. [email protected] DIVISION 3 Visit our Facebook page: Red Deer County Division 4 Recreation and www.Div3Rec-Culture.com Culture Board Yoga at Ridgewood Hall continues Wednesdays to December 18, We welcome new ideas and applications for funding – For your 7:15 PM. $4 drop-in fee. For more information, contact Linda at funding request, contact one of the following Board members: 403.347.3860. Colin Smith, President, 403.505.2204 [email protected] Community Engagement Sites Grow Learn & Play Together in Delburne, Elnora, 2014 at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, $20.00 Stretch & Flex – Thursday Mornings (December 12,19) – 8:30 Lousana and Pine Lake Genealogy - Starting in March – please call if you are interested AM to 9:30 AM. Location: Bethany Lutheran Church Instructor: Randi December 2013 FREE EVENTS Please call Debra 403.749.3838 or email: [email protected] to Antonio. Cost is $40.00/month. Drop-in $15.00/Class. Sharing, Exploring, Educating, Discovering and Singing reserve your seat. Circuit Training – Thursday Evenings (December 12,19) – 6:00 (SEEDS) Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas season! Deb PM to 7:00 PM. Location: SV School Gymnasium Instructor: Randi Elnora – Friday, December 13 at 10:00 AM in the Elnora Community Spruce View CES Antonio. Cost is $40.00/month. Drop-in $15.00/Class. Engagement Site. Mystery Hour – Monday Mornings (December 9,16,23) – 8:30 AM Boot Camp – Saturday Mornings (December 7,14,21) – 8:30 AM to Coming Soon - Preschooler Party for 0 – 6 years and their care giver to 9:30 AM. Location: Meet at Bethany Lutheran Church parking lot. 9:30 AM. Location: SV School Gymnasium Instructor: Randi Antonio. Wednesday, January 15 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Delburne Drop Instructor: Randi Antonio. Cost is $40.00/month. Cost is $40.00/month. Drop-in $15.00/Class. IN Drop-in $15.00/Class. Senior Drop-In Tech Help – Thursday Mornings (December Early Childhood Development - Lunch meeting on December Zumba – Monday Evenings (December 9,16,23) – 7:00 PM to 8:00 12,19) – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Location: SV Community Engagement 9th – please call or email for more details. PM. Location: SV School Gymnasium Instructor: Angela Smith. Cost is Site. Facilitator: Ramona Cooper Cost:$5.00/session. All seniors (55+) For more information please call Sheila Gongaware at 403.505.4106 or $35.00/month. Drop-in $15.00/Class. are welcome to bring the computer, iPhone or technology questions for email: [email protected] Drop-in Badminton (No Instructor)– Tuesday Evenings help any Thursday morning from 9-11am. Drop-ins welcome. Delburne CES (December 10,17) – 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM. Location: SV School Women’s Wellness Day – Saturday, February 8, 2014 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Location: SV School (watch for upcoming details) For more information please call Debra Cox at 403.749.3838 or Gymnasium Drop-in $2.00/Person. Please go to our website for more details of each event and to watch for email: [email protected] Core Training – Wednesday Evenings (December 11,18) – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Location: SV School Gymnasium Instructor: Randi future programming and courses at www.spruceviewces.com Snowflake Saturday - Saturday, December 14, 2013 – friendly Be a Lifetime Learner! market, hay rides, and lots of fun - FREE Antonio. Cost is $40.00/month. Drop-in $15.00/Class. Start Smart Fitness – Wednesday Evenings (December 11,18) We are closed for the holiday season from December 24, 2013 – January Basic Drawing - Starting in January – dates not scheduled – please 7, 2014 call to register! – 7:20 PM to 8:00 PM. Location: SV School Gymnasium Instructor: Randi Antonio. Cost is $40.00/month. Drop in $15.00/Class. **Start Carrie Koster French - Starting in January – call if you are interested Spruce View CES Coordinator Small Claims Court and How It Works - Wednesday, Smart Fitness you need to meet one or more of the following 3 criteria to attend 1. Over 45yrs of age 2. New to Fitness 3. Over 30lbs 403.318.6606 February 12, 2014 at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, $20.00 [email protected] Non-Profit Organizations and Law - Wednesday, February 26, overweight. Willow Valley Presbyterian 26016 - Hwy 595 (Delburne Road) Church Services Every Sunday 10:00 a.m. Bus: 403-343-6623 1st Sunday of the month: Fred Lane 2nd Sunday: Cowboy Church + Hymns & Music Fax: 403-341-4270 Farm, Livestock, Oilfi eld, Commercial, Auto, Home, by the Potters & Purdies Toll Free: Aircraft 3rd Sunday: Rev. Reg Graves 1-888-884-9948 4th Sunday: Rev. Bert De bruijn Great Rates, Great Service
Everyone Welcome! 75868L6,A3 115, 5114 - 58 St., Red Deer, AB Join us June 21-22, 2014 [email protected] for our 100th Anniversary Celebration 74184F1 Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 19
On September 27, 2013, the Red Deer 2013 Heritage Recognition Awards were presented by the Heritage Preservation Committee to four well deserving nominees. The annual Red Deer Heritage awards recognize excellence in heritage preservation in Red Deer and area. This year the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society won for their efforts in re-sorting the Historic Markerville Lutheran Church. Red Deer County also won for the preservation of 2013 Heritage the ACR Mintlaw Bridge. Other award winners included Mary Fink for her contribution to Heritage Preservation and the Recognition North Red Deer Centennial Postcard project. Awards
ACR Mintlaw Trestle Bridge Susan Knopp, Chairperson of the Susan Knopp (right), Chairperson Heritage Preservation committee Historic Markerville presents the award to Mayor Jim Lutheran Church of the Heritage Preservation committee presents the award to Wood. Donna Nelson (left) of the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society . Parkland Regional Libraries BOWDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Reconnecting with the Outdoors’ Outdoor Adventure PENHOLD & DISTRICT LIBRARY 2101 - 20 Avenue, Bowden Workshop, 6:00 PM Thursday, December 12. 403.886.2636 403.224.3688 Ongoing Programs: www.penholdlibrary.prl.ab.ca [email protected] Scrabble for Adults every Friday at 2:00 PM; For the S.E.E.D.S. – Through rhyme, rhythm and activities, www.bowdenlibrary.prl.ab.ca pre-school group ABC’s Monday afternoons & StoryTime children will develop skills that will prepare them for a Tuesday-Thursday: Noon-8:00 PM Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday Friday mornings. lifetime of learning. Friday mornings, 9:15 AM or 11:00 Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 1st Week of Month: Adult Book Clubs, Thursday Youth AM or 1:00 PM. This is a registered program. Call for The Library has magazines that are available for checking out. Writing Club, Saturday Crafty Kids & Family Movie information. The Library now has a TV and DVD player. Movie Night Matinee Technology? – Lem is available for one-on-one sessions. coming soon. 2nd Week of Month: Youth Art Club & Science Call for more information. Ongoing Events: Saturdays SYLVAN LAKE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY Pennies for Programs - The Library is accepting pennies 3rd Week of Month: Lego Club, Beginner Robotics, 4715 – 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB to fund programs. Feel free to drop your extra pennies in Adult Art Program & Memoir Writing Group . 403.887.2130 our penny jar. All contributions welcome. Christmas Week: Wii Event, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM www.sylvanlibrary.prl.ab.ca Bottle Donations - Bottle donations accepted at the Friday, December 27. GASP (Great After School Program) -- Thursdays Library or take directly to the Olds Bottle Depot and put The Library will be open on Monday, December 23, throughout the school year. 4:00-5:00 PM, Ages 7-12. in the Bowden Library Box. Friday, December 27, and Monday December 30. Normal Family Movie Marathon -- Miracle on 34th Street, Meet Wish List operating hours resume on Thursday, January 2. Me in St. Louis, and Prancer. Sat. Dec. 7, 10:00 AM to -New computer chairs, Small table (2-3 feet high), 3:30 PM. Free popcorn and juice. Volunteers, Cash donations Christmas Cheer -- Celebrate the holiday season at Thank you for your contributions! this family event. Music, make and takes, food and fun. INNISFAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY Wed. Dec. 4, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. All ages welcome. Follow us on Twitter @Innisfail_Lib Registration is free, but required. 403.227.4407 Teens in the Library - Calling all 13-18 yr. olds. Fridays, www.ipl.prl.ab.ca 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Special Events: Mystery Book Club. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Back to back Art Exhibits: November 15 to December Tues. Dec. 10, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 14 ‘Ghosts’ photography exhibit by Johnnie Bachusky. Lap-Sit - A story-time program for children 0-3, Painting exhibit ‘Memories of a Farm’ by Alberta artist Wednesdays, 10:30AM to 11AM. Program is free, drop-in. Hazel Litzgus, December 18 to January 22. These Computer Assistance – One-on-one sessions. Call for exhibits are free. Hazel Litzgus work is presented with the Melinda Mercer presents appointments, 403.887.2130. generous support of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts the ‘Ghost’ photography Story Time for 2’s & 3’s. Tuesday to Friday mornings, Travelling Exhibition Program TREX. exhibit by Johnny 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM. Call to register. Christmas Crafts & Stories for ages 6 & up 3:45 PM Bachusky at the Innisfail Story Time for 4’s & 5’s. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday Friday, December 6. Public Library afternoons, 1:15PM to 2PM. Call to register. Twilight Teddies with Special Guests for pre-school & school ages, 6:00 PM Thursday, December 12. Lydia Mercer with Techno Sculpture at ‘How to Survive Nature Defi cit Disorder: the Innisfail Public Library Red Deer County News DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 20
Happy New Year’s in Lousana
By Kathleen Raines The drive from Only a few dozen people still live in Lousana, The pressure is Penhold east on although the hamlet at one time boasted a thriving on to get that Highway 42 passes business centre including stores, a hotel, a bank work done through some and two elevators. quickly, in time beautiful country- Most of that commercial infrastructure is gone or for the New rolling treed hills, small lakes, panoramic views from shuttered, but the Lousana Hall remains a vibrant Year’s Eve Raffle the high ridges. Highway 21, the Boomtown Trail, gathering place for this farming community on Red Supper. For forms the main north-south artery in eastern Red Deer County’s eastern rim. many years the Community Association has hosted Deer County, and four miles east of the junction The “new” Lousana Hall was built and opened in a fund raising supper and raffle in early November, of hhighwaysighways 42 and 21 is the tinytiny tidy hamlet of 19811981, the first of a series of community but declining ticket sales led them to shift the event LLousana.ousana. hallshalls to be built along the Boomtown Trail, to New Year’s Eve. The goal is to fill the hall - 250 incincludinglu those in Delburne, Elnora, Pine tickets are available - for a wonderful evening with a LakeLake and Tees, in the early 1980s as a catered supper, dancing and the chance to win cash resultresu of dedicated provincial funding. prizes in the raffle draw. Tickets cost $60 which The old hall, on the same site, had been includes everything - supper, refreshments, dancing deemeddee structurally unsound and too and the raffle - and are available at 403.749.2299. smallsm for the community’s needs, and Aside from community events, the hall is used weekly waswa torn down shortly after the new hall by the local Junior Forest Wardens, the karate club, wasw finished. the Seeds program which promotes early literacy, RichardR Biggs and Victor Duffin were and occasionally by the Boomtown Trail Quilt Guild. partp of the organization that built the They meet in the drop in centre, an addition to hall;h in fact Richard attests that a the original hall completed in 1983. It features a memberm of the Biggs family has been gorgeous wood floor which was salvaged from the involvedinvolved inin Lousana Hall management going old hall. backback to thethe community’scom earliest days. Daughter-in- The Community Association also owns a twenty acre law Deanna maintainsma the family tradition, handling parcel of land north of the hamlet which used to be secretary-treasurersecretary treasu duties and taking hall bookings. home to the rodeo and fair grounds, and maintains In the two years Deanna has been on the hall board a ball diamond on the eastern edge of the hamlet. she has been successful in securing two grants for Fastball has long been an important part of the local much-needed facility upgrades. This summer new culture with the Lousana team belonging to a strong siding and an overhang at the front entry were Highway 21 league. installed, and Deanna just received confirmation that The Community Association board numbers ten, a request for support to upgrade the kitchen and although demographic changes are making it harder bathrooms was approved. to fill those seats. While Lousana remains a farming community, as farms get larger fewer people live on the country roads feeding out from the hamlet. Many of the newer members of the community commute to Red Deer and have little time to get involved in local activities. It is a challenge faced across rural Alberta, and one that the members of the Lousana Community Association are determined to address in order to keep their hall a working community resource and a legacy for future generations.