TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, January 14th, 2019 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
"We will strive to improve our community's quality of life by providing a safe, sustainable environment through planning, communication and cooperation, both locally and regionally."
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers January 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
Item Pg 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 2.1 Regular Council Meeting Agenda, Adoption of the Agenda 2-4 January 14, 2019
3. PUBLIC HEARING None.
4. PRESENTATION None.
5. DELEGATIONS 5.1 Sgt Michael Bourguignon RCMP High Level Detachment Report RCMP High Level Detachment 2018 HL RCMP Policing Highlights; (Report was not available at time of assembly)
6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6.1 Regular Council meeting minutes Adoption of the Regular Council meeting 7-10 minutes of December 10, 2018.
6.2 Special Council meeting minutes Adoption of the Special Council meeting 11-14 minutes of January 7, 2019.
7. DELEGATION BUSINESS RCMP High Level Detachment Report
8. MAYOR’S REPORT
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9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Committees on which Councillors are appointed: 18-19 Deputy Mayor Langford Councillor Anderson Reports from various committees on which Councillor Forest Councillors are appointed. Councillor Gillis Councillor Jessiman Councillor Morgan
10. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 10.1 Actions Resulting from Council Meetings Actions Resulting from Council Meetings 21
10.2 Department Reports CAO Financial Services 22-23 Community Services 24-29 Development 30 Operations 31-34 Protective Services (not received at time of assembly)
11. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES
12. OLD BUSINESS None.
13. NEW BUSINESS 13.1 RFD: Operating Budget Carryforward Request to Council to carryforward the unused 36-38 Request – Sanitary Sewage Services $9500 lift pump replacement specified in the 2018 Operating Budget.
13.2 RFD: Property Tax Reimbursement Request to Council to authorize the 39-41 - High Level Christian Fellowship reimbursement of additional property taxes.
13.3 Briefing Note: Northwest AB Stewardship Plan Update to Council. 42 Collaboration Project Team, Bistcho Caribou Range Plan Sub-Group meeting
13.4 Briefing Note: Environmental Damages Fund Update to Council. 43 Application on Behalf of Northwest Species at Risk Committee (NWSAR)
14. CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION 14.1 Michele Evans, ADM Economic Development & A request to meet with Council re economic 45 Trade – visit development initiatives/projects.
14.2 10th Annual Growing the North Conference, Council discussion. 46-48 Feb 20-21, 2019 in Grande Prairie.
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14.3 Growing Rural Tourism Conference, Council Discussion. 49-54 Feb 11-13, 2019 in Camrose.
15. CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 15.1 WCB – Employer Premium Rate Statement – Summary, ‘Town Councillors’ 56 15.2 ATCO – 2017 Franchise Report (delay in distribution) 57 15.3 Northwest Alberta Development Council Annual Report, 2017-2018 61-104 15.4 Alberta Health Services – One province, one healthcare system...accepted and shared nationally 105-111 15.5 Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) – Contact newsletter, Dec 14/2018 | Vol 2018 Issue 46 112-114 15.6 RMA – Contact newsletter, Dec 20/2018 | Vol 2018 Issue 47 115-118 15.7 RMA – Contact newsletter, Jan 03/2019 | Vol 2018 Issue 01 119-121 15.8 Age-Friendly Alberta Newsletter – Alberta Seniors and Housing 122-128 15.9 2019 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards – Nomination information 129 15.10 High Level Golden Range Society meeting minutes, Dec 5/2018 130-131
16. NOTICE OF MOTIONS None.
17. QUESTION PERIOD
18. IN CAMERA None.
19. ADJOURNMENT
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DELEGATIONS
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MINUTES
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TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. December 10, 2018
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
IN ATTENDANCE: COUNCIL Crystal McAteer Mayor Boyd Langford Deputy Mayor Brent Anderson Councillor Ellis Forest Councillor Beth Gillis Councillor Terry Jessiman Councillor Mike Morgan Councillor
STAFF Garry Peterson Chief Administrative Officer Keith Straub Director of Operations Rodney Schmidt Director of Protective Services Carolyn Zenko Director of Finance Serena Weipert Director of Community Services Sandra Beaton Municipal Clerk/Recording Secretary
PRESS Bill Schnarr Echo-Pioneer
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McAteer called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Regular Council Meeting Agenda, Request for additions or deletions to the agenda. December 10, 2018 Add to in camera Item 18.4 Gas Commodity Prices
Resolution# 502-18 Moved by Councillor Forest THAT Council adopt the December 10, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda as amended.
CARRIED Unapproved 3. PUBLIC HEARING None.
4. PRESENTATIONS None.
5. DELEGATIONS 5.1 Sgt Michael Bourguignon RCMP High Level Detachment Report RCMP High Level Detachment November 2018 Crime Reduction Unit report
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5.2 Ms. Shirley Rechlo, Chair High Level Transportation Society presentation. High Level Transportation Society
6. ADOPTIONS OF THE MINUTES 6.2 Regular Council meeting minutes Resolution# 503-18 of November 26, 2018. Moved by Councillor Morgan THAT Council adopts the Regular Council meeting minutes of November 26, 2018 as presented.
CARRIED
7. DELEGATION BUSINESS 7.1 RCMP High Level Detachment Resolution# 504-18 Report for November 2018 Moved by Councillor Anderson THAT Council accepts the RCMP High Level Detachments November 2018 Crime Reduction Unit report for information.
CARRIED
7.2 High Level Transportation Society Resolution# 505-18 Moved by Councillor Forest THAT Council accept the report from High Level Transportation Society for information.
CARRIED
8. MAYOR’S REPORT November 26 – December 10, 2018
Nov 28 – AHS, met with Linda Given and Greg Cummings Nov 29 – Boreal Housing Dec 03 – Richard Van Camp Dec 04 – Northwest Species at Risk Committee meeting Dec 06 – Land Stewardship meeting
Resolution# 506-18 Moved by Councillor Gillis THAT Council accepts the Mayor’s report for information.
CARRIED
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEEUnapproved REPORTS 9.1 Committee reports on which Deputy Mayor Langford: Councillors are appointed: Nov 27 – High Level Forests Public Advisory Group Deputy Mayor Langford Dec 06 – Land Stewardship Councillor Anderson Dec 08 – Museum open house Councillor Forest Councillor Gillis Councillor Anderson: Councillor Jessiman Nov 29 – High Level Transportation Committee, Annual AGM Councillor Morgan Councillor Forest: Dec 06 – Community Futures
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Councillor Gillis: Nov 28 – Community Education Committee, Northern Lakes College Nov 29 – Library Board meeting Dec 03 – CEDI Working Group meeting Dec 03 – Richard Van Camp presentation Dec 06 – Dinner for out-going CAO Dec 06 – Museum open house
Councillor Jessiman: No meetings to report.
Councillor Morgan: Nov 29 – Library Board meeting Dec 06 – Dinner for out-going CAO
Resolution# 507-18 Moved by Councillor Jessiman THAT Council accepts the Councillor Committee reports as presented.
CARRIED
10. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 10.1 Council Meeting Action List Resolution# 508-18 Moved by Councillor Morgan THAT Council accepts the Council Meeting Action List for information.
CARRIED
10.2 Capital Project Status Report Resolution# 509-18 Moved by Councillor Forest THAT Council accepts the Capital Project Status Report for information.
CARRIED
11. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES None.
12. OLD BUSINESS None. Unapproved 13. NEW BUSINESS 13.1 RFD: 2018 Capital Budget Resolution# 510-18 Amendment Request Moved by Deputy Mayor Langford THAT Council amend the 2018 Capital Budget by transferring $70,000 of the Sports Complex Rehabilitation project costs to the Outdoor Resurfacing project costs with the same funding sources as originally budgeted.
CARRIED
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13.2 RFD: Arena Kitchen Upgrade Budget Resolution# 511-18 Request Moved by Councillor Forest THAT Council approve kitchen renovations in the amount of $15,300 be funded from General Reserves.
CARRIED
13.3 RFD: Capital and Interim Operating Resolution# 512-18 Budget Moved by Deputy Mayor Langford THAT Council approve the 2019 Capital Budget and Interim Operating Budget as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the 2019 Town of High Level wage grid as presented; AND FURTHERMORE, THAT Council approve the Travel Benefit Allowance Policy 184-01 as presented.
CARRIED
13.4 RFD: Additional funds for Amber Resolution# 513-18 Heights Lift Station Upgrade Project. Moved by Councillor Forest THAT Council allocate additional funds of $100,000 from Utility Reserve to proceed with the Amber Heights Lift Station Project.
CARRIED
14. CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION None.
15. CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 15.1 Rural Municipalities of Alberta – Contact newsletter, Nov 30/2018 | Vol 2018 Issue 44 15.2 Northwest Species at Risk – Dec 4/2018 unapproved meeting minutes. 15.3 AB Transportation – response to request for increased maintenance services on Highways 35, 58, and 88. 15.4 AB Emergency Management Agency - Approval of the Local Authority Emergency Management Regulation 15.5 Boreal Housing Foundation – Oct 25/18 meeting minutes. 15.6 Community Planning Association of Alberta 2019 Conference 15.7 Municipal Affairs – City Charters Fiscal Framework Act re Edmonton/Calgary to replace MSI in 2022-23. 15.8 Peace Library System – Board meeting highlights Nov/2018 15.9 Peace Library System – 2019 Budget and Plan of Service
Resolution# 514-18 UnapprovedMoved by Councillor Morgan THAT Council accepts items 15.1 to 15.9 for information.
CARRIED
16. NOTICE OF MOTIONS None.
17. QUESTION PERIOD None.
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TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers January 7, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
IN ATTENDANCE: COUNCIL Crystal McAteer Mayor Boyd Langford Deputy Mayor Brent Anderson Councillor Ellis Forest Councillor Beth Gillis Councillor Terry Jessiman Councillor Michael Morgan Councillor
STAFF Garry Peterson Interim CAO Charles Carsten HR/Payroll Coordinator
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McAteer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adoption of the January 7, 2019 Special Resolution# 001-19 Meeting Agenda Moved by Councillor Forest THAT the January 7, 2019 Special Meeting agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
3. OLD BUSINESS None.
4. NEW BUSINESS None
5. QUESTION PERIODUnapproved None.
6. IN CAMERA Resolution# 002-19 Moved by Councillor Morgan THAT Council move In Camera at 7:05 pm.
CARRIED
All Councillors, Interim CAO and HR/Payroll Coordinator were present for the in-camera discussion (MGA s. 602.08(1)(6)).
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The HR/Payroll Coordinator left the in camera meeting at 8:05 pm.
Resolution# 003-19 Moved by Councillor Morgan THAT Council move out of in Camera at 8:35 pm.
CARRIED
6.1 Chief Administrative Officer Resolution# 004-19 search Moved by Councillor Anderson Disclosure harmful to personal privacy, THAT Council instruct Administration to set up interviews for the pursuant to FOIP Part 1, Div. 2, Chief Administration Officer position with the candidates selected. s17(4)(d) and (f) CARRIED
6.2 Proposed development Resolution# 005-19 Disclosure harmful to third party Moved by Deputy Mayor Langford business interests, pursuant to FOIP THAT Council proceed with further options on the proposed Part 1, Div. 2, s16(1) development.
CARRIED
7. ADJOURNMENT With all matters of business concluded, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Mayor
Municipal Clerk Unapproved
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THIS SPECIAL MEETING WAS CALLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 194 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, RSA 2000, c M-26
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18. IN CAMERA Resolution# 515-18 Moved by Councillor Anderson THAT Council move in camera at 7:55 p.m.
CARRIED
Meeting recessed at 8:08 p.m. Meeting resumed at 8:18 p.m.
All attending Councillors, the CAO, Director of Finance and Municipal Clerk were present during the in camera discussion. (MGA s. 602.08(1)(6))
Resolution# 516-18 Moved by Councillor Morgan THAT Council move out of in camera at 8:28 p.m.
CARRIED
18.1 High Level Library Board – letter of Resolution# 517-18 interest re becoming a board member. Moved by Councillor Forest Personal Privacy, pursuant to FOIP Part 1, THAT Council appoint Kathi Barrow and Zaill Robichaud to the Div 2, s.17(4)(f) Library Board for a period of 3 years.
CARRIED
18.2 High Level Christian Fellowship Resolution# 518-18 Church and parking lot re property tax Moved by Councillor Jessiman information that is or will be available to THAT Council authorize Administration to reimburse High Level the public, pursuant to FOIP Part 1, Div 2, Christian Fellowship the property taxes that were levied in error for s.29(1)(b) 2014 through 2017, a total of $2,916.68, pursuant to MGA s. 362(k).
CARRIED
18.3 Minimum Tax Resolution# 519-18 Local public body confidences, pursuant to Moved by Councillor Jessiman FOIP Part 1, Div 2, s.23(1) THAT Council decline the request from Mr. Gord Greene to have the minimum tax decreased as only one minimum tax within the property tax bylaw is permitted as per section 357 of the MGA.
UnapprovedCARRIED
18.4 Gas Commodity Prices Resolution# 520-18 Business Interests of a Third Party Moved by Councillor Gillis Pursuant to FOIP Part 1, Div 2, s.16 THAT Council instruct Administration to proceed with a firm bid transaction to secure real-time competitive gas prices for 2019-2023 at or below $2.05 per GJ.
CARRIED
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19. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Mayor
Municipal Clerk
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BUSINESS
DELEGATION
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MAYOR’S REPORT MAYOR’S
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REPORTS COUNCIL COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COUNCIL
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COMMITTEES ON WHICH COUNCILLORS ARE APPOINTED NOV 2018 - OCT 2019
COMMITTEE MEMBERS MEETINGS OWNER
Councillor Morgan Ad Hoc Land Use Framework As Needed COUNTY Councillor Anderson
Mayor McAteer Assessment Review Board (ARB) Alternate: Deputy Mayor Langford As Needed TOHL Public Member: Jerry Chomiak
Mayor McAteer Boreal Housing Foundation As arranged OTHER Public Member: Clark McAskile
First Nations – Municipal Mayor McAteer 1st Monday Community Economic OTHER Councillor Gillis q/month Development Initiative (CEDI)
Councillor Anderson 2nd Wed Chamber of Commerce OTHER Alternate: Councillor Morgan q/month Northern Community Education Committee Councillor Gillis As arranged Lakes - High Level Campus Alternate: Deputy Mayor Langford College Community Futures of Councillor Forest Monthly OTHER Northwestern Alberta Alternate: Councillor Gillis
Downtown Vitalization Committee All of Council As Needed TOHL
Mayor McAteer 1st Wed Golden Range Society OTHER Alternate: Councillor Anderson q/month
High Level Community Councillor Forest 3rd Tuesday OTHER Transportation Society Councillor Anderson q/month
High Level Forestry Public Deputy Mayor Langford As arranged OTHER Advisory Group Councillor Morgan
Councillor Gillis / Councillor Morgan Sylvia Kennedy (expires Nov 2019) Last High Level Municipal ShawnaLee Jessiman (expires Dec 2020) Wednesday OTHER Library Board Richard Donaldson (expires Jul 2021) q/month Kathi Barrow (expires Dec 2021) Zaill Robichaud (expires Dec 2021)
Councillor Jessiman High Level Policing Society Monthly OTHER Alternate: Councillor Gillis
Mayor McAteer High School Bursary Committee Councillor Gillis Annually TOHL Councillor Forest Councillor Morgan JOINT Inter-Municipal Planning Councillor Anderson Monthly TOHL & Commission (IMPC) Public Member: vacant - advertising COUNTY
Councillor Jessiman JOINT Inter-Municipal Subdivision and Public Members: Jerry Chomiak and As Needed TOHL & Development Appeal Board Karen Holditch (both cert. to Oct 2021) COUNTY 18
Inter-Governmental Negotiation Mayor McAteer Committee & Regional Deputy Mayor Langford As needed TOHL Sustainability Working Committee Councillor Morgan
Mayor McAteer Land Stewardship Committee As needed COUNTY Deputy Mayor Langford
Mackenzie Frontier Tourism Councillor Morgan 3rd Wed. OTHER Association (MFTA) Councillor Gillis q/month
Mackenzie Regional Charity Golf Deputy Mayor Langford As arranged COUNTY Committee Councillor Gillis
Mackenzie Regional Waste Councillor Forest 3rd Saturday OTHER Management Commission Councillor Morgan q/month
Northern Alberta Elected Leaders Mayor McAteer As arranged OTHER (NAEL) Deputy Mayor Langford
Northwest Alberta Regional Councillor Jessiman As arranged TOHL Emergency Advisory Committee Councillor Anderson
Northwest Regional Fetal Alcohol Mayor McAteer Monthly OTHER Spectrum Disorder Society Alternate: Deputy Mayor Langford
Northern Transportation Advocacy Mayor McAteer Monthly OTHER Bureau (NTAB) Alternate: Deputy Mayor Langford
Northwest Species at Risk Mayor McAteer As needed OTHER Committee (NWSAR) Councillor Morgan
Councillor Gillis Peace Library System (PLS) Quarterly OTHER Alternate: Councillor Morgan
Mayor McAteer Regional Economic Development 4th Tues. Deputy Mayor Langford OTHER Initiative (REDI) q/month Alternate: Councillor Jessiman
Councillor Morgan Public Members: Tom Gramson, Marc Beland, Sports Complex Expansion Design Kara Stoyanowski, Jacquie Bateman (County As arranged TOHL Task Force Rep), Chris MacLeod (per Res# 337-17) and Joe Dolling (Chamber of Commerce Rep)
Deputy Mayor Langford (cert. to Oct 2021) Elected Official (vacant) Subdivision & Development Public Members: Jerry Chomiak and Karen As needed TOHL Appeal Board (SDAB) Holditch (both cert. to Oct 2021) Public member (vacant)
Tourism Enhancement Grant Councillor Morgan As needed TOHL Committee Councillor Forest
Mayor McAteer Town of High Level Municipal Councillor Jessiman Annually TOHL Emergency Advisory Committee Councillor Anderson
Mayor McAteer Water North Coalition (WNC) As arranged OTHER Alternate: Councillor Forest
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REPORTS ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION
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TARGET STATUS - AS ITEM MTG DATE DESCRIPTION LEAD COMPLETION DIRECTED BY DATE LEAD STAFF Recommendation 063-18 CoW 1 High Level Community Gardens THAT the High Level Community Gardens come back to the March 2019 Committee of the Administration Mar 18, 2019 OPEN Nov 19, 2018 Whole meeting.
Recommendation 069-18 CoW 2 Cannabis Consumption Bylaw THAT the Cannabis Consumption Bylaw discussion rise and report to the November 26, 2018 Protective Services Nov 26, 2018 OPEN Nov 19, 2018 Council meeting.
High Level Agricultural Society Recommendation 070-18 request for donation CoW THAT Council rise and report the High Level Agricultural Society request for donation re the 2019 3 Comm. Svcs Nov 26, 2018 OPEN - Tabled from the Oct 22/2018 Nov 19, 2018 RCMP Musical Ride to the November 26, 2018 Council meeting pending follow-up with the Tourism Regular meeting. Enhancement Grant Committee/Tourism Partners. High Level Agricultural Society Recommendation 071-18 request for donation CoW THAT Council rise and report High Level Agricultural Society request for donation re the 50th 4 Comm Svcs Nov 26, 2018 OPEN - Tabled from the Oct 22/2018 Nov 19, 2018 Annual Rodeo to the November 26, 2018 Council meeting pending follow-up with the Tourism Regular meeting. Enhancement Grant Committee/Tourism Partners.
CEDI Workshop/Economic Resolution# 470-18 5 Development presentation for Nov 13, 2018 THAT Administration prepare an ‘Economic Development’ presentation for the CEDI workshop on Administration Nov 27, 2018 OPEN workshop on Nov 28, 2018. Nov 28, 2018.
Recommendation 044-18 RFD: Purchasing Policy 212-06 CoW 6 THAT Council rise and report credit card payments on behalf of the Town to the June 25, 2018 Finance Jun 25, 2018 OPEN amendment Jun 18, 2018 Regular Council meeting.
Resolution# 179-18 RFD: Capital and Operating 7 Apr 23, 2018 THAT Council table the RFD: Capital and Operating Restricted Surplus Policy to a future Regular Finance OPEN Restricted Surplus Policy Council meeting.
Resolution# 127-18 RFD: Parking Concerns in Bison THAT Council instruct Administration to install sufficient new “No Parking” signs, a “No U-Turn” sign, Development 8 Mar 26, 2018 new directional signs indicating where U-turns are allowed; AND Administration Apr 9, 2018 OPEN - a rise and report from the Mar 19th THAT Administration contact Bison Developments to discuss large truck parking within the Bison CoW meeting Development area and bring back information back to Council.
Water and Sewer Water Services at Recommendation 045-17 the Footner Lake Forestry Site and THAT Administration discuss with the province their intentions for the water and sewer infrastructure 9 High Level Airport Jun 19, 2017 Administration Aug 14, 2017 OPEN at the Footner Lake Forestry Site and High Level Airport and bring back to the - From the April 24, 2017 Regular August 14th, 2017 Regular Council meeting. Meeting per Res#165-17.
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TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL DEPARTMENTAL REPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES November 2018
Accounts Receivable Outstanding balance as at November 30: $441,243.03 Greater than 91 days outstanding (included in total): $156,044.24 Outstanding receivable balances are expected to be paid as they are the same customers that have been known to pay late in prior periods. The bulk of the balance ($239,310.80) is due to one customer. Of that balance, $126,746.46 has been outstanding for greater than 91 days.
2019 Capital and Operating Budget The 2019 Capital and Operating Budgets were approved on December 10, 2018.
Other Items Administration followed Council’s direction to proceed with a firm bid transaction to secure real-time competitive gas prices for 2019-2023. As at January 1, 2019, the Town is purchasing natural gas for $1.78 per GJ plus a $0.10 per GJ administrative fee. The Town will be subject to this price for the term of a 5-year contract with the natural gas provider. Council had instructed Administration to purchase natural gas at or below $2.05 per GJ.
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For the Eleven Months Ending November 30, 2018
Revenue Approved Working Percentage of Expense Approved Working Percentage Net Cost Actual Budget Budget Budget Received Variance Actual Budget Budget of Budget Used Variance Actual Budget A (B) (B/A) (B-A) (C) (D) (C/D) (D-C) (A-C) (B-D)
Council & Other Legislative $311,361.99 $328,598.72 $328,598.72 94.75% $17,236.73 ($311,361.99) ($328,598.72) General Administration 598,303.46 648,504.00 648,504.00 92.26% 50,200.54 1,292,736.13 1,404,698.22 1,404,698.22 92.03% 111,962.09 (694,432.67) (756,194.22) Health and Safety 88,103.18 103,712.19 103,712.19 84.95% 15,609.01 (88,103.18) (103,712.19) RCMP Services 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 77,926.00 210,000.00 210,000.00 37.11% 132,074.00 (77,926.00) (160,000.00) Fire Fighting & Preventive Services 401,981.12 232,310.00 232,310.00 173.04% (169,671.12) 605,667.24 633,860.82 633,860.82 95.55% 28,193.58 (203,686.12) (401,550.82) Disaster Services & Emergency Measures 70,000.00 70,000.00 70,000.00 66,877.60 162,359.10 162,359.10 41.19% 95,481.50 (66,877.60) (92,359.10) Ambulance Service 435.00 (435.00) 8,699.76 13,550.00 13,550.00 64.20% 4,850.24 (8,264.76) (13,550.00) Bylaw 71,635.17 67,000.00 67,000.00 106.92% (4,635.17) 297,420.35 296,879.57 296,879.57 100.18% (540.78) (225,785.18) (229,879.57) Building Inspections 78,808.12 58,760.00 58,760.00 134.12% (20,048.12) 38,810.68 54,940.04 54,940.04 70.64% 16,129.36 39,997.44 3,819.96 Common Services 645,862.32 716,985.17 716,985.17 90.08% 71,122.85 (645,862.32) (716,985.17) Roads, Streets, Walk & Lighting 509.84 19,000.00 19,000.00 2.68% 18,490.16 956,919.39 1,261,028.52 1,261,028.52 75.88% 304,109.13 (956,409.55) (1,242,028.52) Airport 551,963.81 573,500.00 573,500.00 96.24% 21,536.19 560,548.62 696,669.43 696,669.43 80.46% 136,120.81 (8,584.81) (123,169.43) Water Supply & Distribution 1,437,912.85 1,458,500.00 1,458,500.00 98.59% 20,587.15 1,439,509.45 1,464,577.30 1,464,577.30 98.29% 25,067.85 (1,596.60) (6,077.30) Sanitary Sewage Services 344,801.68 345,000.00 345,000.00 99.94% 198.32 238,001.43 345,276.20 345,276.20 68.93% 107,274.77 106,800.25 (276.20) Garbage Collection 201,413.42 218,600.00 218,600.00 92.14% 17,186.58 161,642.15 218,712.34 218,712.34 73.91% 57,070.19 39,771.27 (112.34) Family & Community Support Services 126,638.64 128,000.00 128,000.00 98.94% 1,361.36 146,630.82 177,711.93 177,711.93 82.51% 31,081.11 (19,992.18) (49,711.93) Cemetaries 2,430.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 162.00% (930.00) 13,395.77 33,443.07 33,443.07 40.06% 20,047.30 (10,965.77) (31,943.07) Planning, Zoning, Development 6,153.13 8,200.00 8,200.00 75.04% 2,046.87 156,605.62 172,377.09 172,377.09 90.85% 15,771.47 (150,452.49) (164,177.09) Economic Development 40,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 26,090.20 79,255.81 79,255.81 32.92% 53,165.61 (26,090.20) (39,255.81) Subdivision Land & Developments 11,991.94 27,511.62 27,511.62 43.59% 15,519.68 (11,991.94) (27,511.62) Land, Housing and Building Rentals 36,796.90 39,500.00 39,500.00 93.16% 2,703.10 13,836.62 21,485.00 21,485.00 64.40% 7,648.38 22,960.28 18,015.00 Recreation Admin 59,180.82 68,950.43 68,950.43 85.83% 9,769.61 (59,180.82) (68,950.43) Special Programs 42,282.91 52,000.00 52,000.00 81.31% 9,717.09 177,141.69 205,086.11 205,086.11 86.37% 27,944.42 (134,858.78) (153,086.11) Pool 124,171.10 140,500.00 140,500.00 88.38% 16,328.90 426,286.09 450,077.90 450,077.90 94.71% 23,791.81 (302,114.99) (309,577.90) Pool Building 102,313.19 124,398.02 124,398.02 82.25% 22,084.83 (102,313.19) (124,398.02) Parks 6,373.67 7,000.00 7,000.00 91.05% 626.33 104,209.92 139,029.37 139,029.37 74.96% 34,819.45 (97,836.25) (132,029.37) Arena 57,105.46 100,000.00 100,000.00 57.11% 42,894.54 302,749.94 346,850.24 346,850.24 87.29% 44,100.30 (245,644.48) (246,850.24) Arena Building 188,408.93 275,943.47 275,943.47 68.28% 87,534.54 (188,408.93) (275,943.47) Library 15,329.28 18,000.00 18,000.00 85.16% 2,670.72 144,756.68 176,272.00 176,272.00 82.12% 31,515.32 (129,427.40) (158,272.00) Museum 174,125.85 364,515.00 364,515.00 47.77% 190,389.15 310,126.08 557,153.12 557,153.12 55.66% 247,027.04 (136,000.23) (192,638.12) Museum Building 50,105.22 54,919.23 54,919.23 91.23% 4,814.01 (50,105.22) (54,919.23) Requisitions 1,001,660.97 1,341,836.00 1,341,836.00 74.65% 340,175.03 (1,001,660.97) (1,341,836.00) ------Sub-Total $4,279,171.41 $4,640,389.00 $4,640,389.00 92.22% $361,217.59 $10,025,576.79 $12,164,148.03 $12,164,148.03 82.42% $2,138,571.24 ($5,746,405.38) ($7,523,759.03) ------General Municipal Revenues Taxes and Grants-in-Place of Taxes $6,018,898.92 $6,000,759.00 $6,000,759.00 100.30% ($18,139.92) $6,018,898.92 $6,000,759.00 Other Revenue from own Sources 1,306,980.87 1,513,000.00 1,513,000.00 86.38% 206,019.13 1,306,980.87 1,513,000.00 Recovered Revenue 72,822.79 10,000.00 10,000.00 728.23% (62,822.79) 1,802.04 (1,802.04) 71,020.75 10,000.00 ------Total General Revenue $7,398,702.58 $7,523,759.00 $7,523,759.00 98.34% $125,056.42 $1,802.04 ($1,802.04) $7,396,900.54 $7,523,759.00 ------Total $11,677,873.99 $12,164,148.00 $12,164,148.00 96.00% $486,274.01 $10,027,378.83 $12,164,148.03 $12,164,148.03 82.43% $2,136,769.20 $1,650,495.16 ($0.03) ======
APPROVED BUDGET CHANGES:
Arena Backup Ice Resurfacer (#469-18) - Funded from General Reserves 3,500.00 - 3,500.00
APPROVED UNBUDGETED EXPENSES:
Council Stars Foundation Donation (#178-18) - Funded from General Reserves 2,000.00 2,000.00
Roads, Streets, Walk & Lighting 96 Street Service Road Lighting (#248-18) - Funded from General Reserves 13,000.00 13,000.00 Sidewalk Lifting (#436-18) - Funded from General Reserves 15,100.00 15,100.00
23 DEPARTMENTAL REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES November, 2018
FCSS/RECREATION
Jack ‘n Jill Gym Time – Oct Stats Date No. of People
Nov 6th 12 Nov 13th 17 Nov 16th 22 Nov 20th 13 Nov 27th 20
Groovy Kids Club For the month of November groovy kids enjoyed outdoor days while the weather was still nice. We went sledding at SNCS hill, and played outside activities. Indoors we explored winter themed activities such as water beads and snow bin sensory play with wood lands animals. This month, new materials were added to the centers, a multicultural bin that include new books, dolls, costumes and music, as well as instruments. In the arts and craft center we added “inventors” bin which are bins filled with a variety of loose parts and recycled materials, the children love this activity and are able to build and create and explore new materials. November is the last month we walk. We are a drop off program for the months of December, January and February.
PD Day 22 youth On November 2nd we held our mission impossible themed PD Day, the youth played laser tag, defused a candy filled bomb and did spy training outside. They also went swimming in the afternoon. This was a very successful PD day.
24 Teen Night For teen night, the students went swimming and then met at the arena hall for a glow party. There was music, glow in the dark games, as well as tons of glow sticks. Taco salad was provided for dinner. We had about 30 students come to this event.
Iron Chef Iron Chef was a fun event that got people out and competing in a unique way. We had three different competitions during the weekend. There was a youth event where students made pita pizzas and smoothies. Next was an adult competition, where two teams went head to head to make their best dish while incorporating squash into their recipe. The busiest competition of the weekend was the youth and adult teams. There were five groups competing and they got to make anything they wanted.
Adult Gym Night We host an adult gym night every Thursday at Spirit of the North Community School. We currently play basketball and have had a great response.
ARENA /PARKS
Drop-in Skates
Youth Shinny Public Skate
User Groups
HLMHA Mens' Rec Buffalo's Old Bones 50 + Tolko IDA Marc Ladies Rec Skate Club Christain Acadamy
25 Users Hours Revenues Arena Pad 182 $15279.85 Arena Hall 17 $528.00 Joint Use 44 Public Drop in $644
Operations/Projects Outdoor Ice Pad Lighting upgrade and protective fencing installed Training staff in construction of outdoor ice
AQUATIC CENTRE
Programming Fall Lessons - Adult and Children User groups (school usage included) Public Use
User Group # of hours Swim Type Attendance Private Rental 4 Family Swim 154
FMCS 4 Public Swim 464 SNCS 10 Lane Swim 192
HLPS 1 Parent & Tot 51 Hillcrest 1 Aquafit 82 Ridgeview 4 Therapy Swim 11
Admissions Breakdown
Child $25.05 (15) Youth Drop In $417.15 (135) Adult 18-54yrs $403.48 (77) Senior $27.90 (9) Family (5 Members) $335.36 (32) Senior/Youth Aquafit $9.04 (2) Adult Aquafit $86.71 (13) Shower Admiss. $0.00 (0) PD Toonie Swim $36.10 (19) Skate/Swim Passes $0.00 (39)
26 Facility Revenue
Sale of Goods - 410 $1,450.77
Sale of Services/Programs - 411 $2,340.07
Merchandise Sales -412 $652.28
Rentals/ Facility Use - 560 $610.10
Maintenance Fixed gas leak from building boiler
Main pool pump replacement with our back up rebuilt pool pump
Fixed the VFD on main pump so that with power bumps it doesn’t cut out
Projects Recruitment Drive, formulating a strategy to increase applications
Staffing and Service Levels Staffing Level – Still have received no applications on our FT Job posting, facility remains closed Monday & Tuesday.
Mackenzie Crossroads Museum & Visitors Centre
PROGRAMMING: DATE NAME DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS November 14th Learn Leather Leather workshop with Rob Shulman 9 & 21
SPECIAL EVENTS: DATE NAME DESCRIPTION # OF PARTICIPANTS November 14th MFTA AGM Meeting 12 December 8th Christmas Open House Community Event 400+
27 Why People Come to the Museum
Travel Counselling 16% Bathroom Travel Counselling 6% Gift Shop Bathroom 50% Museum Museum Gift Shop 28%
How Long People Spend at the Museum
60+ Min 6%
30-45 min 10 min or 8% less 11-29 min 10 min or less 47% 30-45 min 11-29 min 39% 60+ Min
28 OTHER: Social Media: o Facebook: Total followers to date – 3,821 o Twitter: Total followers to date - 648 o Instagram: Total followers to date – 544
Top 2 Facebook
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TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL DEPARTMENTAL REPORT DEVELOPMENT November 2018
DEVELOPMENT
November Permits Issued 3 Development Permits o 1 Home Occupation o 1 Demolition/Rebuild o 1 Adding Second Floor
44 Development Permits Issued to date in 2018
Safety Codes Issued 20 Building Permits (2 new permits) Issued 19 Electrical Permits (1 new permit) Issued 10 Plumbing Permits (1 new permit) Issued 12 Gas Permits (2 new permits)
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TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL DEPARTMENTAL REPORT OPERATIONAL SERVICES November and December 2018
WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WTP) & PUBLIC WORKS
WTP Operations
Water production for the month of November was 47780 and December was 44348; both months were very close to 2017 levels. Water Quality taste issues have occurred over the last 2 months and we are hoping the raw water in the reservoirs improves as we have no way to remove the offending compounds. This issue has no health concerns and is caused but the decomposition of algae in our source water. We are testing Chlorine Dioxide this year and hope it will assist with this problem. Repairs to the truck fill connections were required after a vehicle was left with their hose still connected. Staff pulled one of the main transfer pumps and it was sent for inspection / repairs. Annual Winter Samples were sent out and the results will be forward to Alberta Environment in February. Sludge removal system decommissioning continued and part of the area will be used for the chlorine dioxide trial.
Health & Safety
Monthly inspections and safety meetings performed with no defects to report. 3 incident occurred this month, a snow haul truck contacted the side of the snow blower with minor damage and same truck contacted a tree branch with his mirror. The need to remove parked vehicles along signed routes has seemed to increase this year. This causes a significant amount of work for the Peace
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Public Works General Operations
The Christmas tree was set up and lights were hung with care in preparation for midnight madness and the holiday season. A fire pit was set up for midnight madness and a bin of firewood was provided. Snow hauling has been the main focus of the staff in most of November and December. Sanding operations in required more than normal applications due to the changing temperature conditions and snow fall. Staff assisted with the setup for the Museum open house by cleaning the site, setting up the fire pit and suppling wood. An area of the shop and a truck and trailer was setup for the decorating of the Town Christmas Float. The shop was cleaned and organized for the Town Christmas party. Staff built the ice skating path at Jubilee Park and continue to maintain thought the season. Staff started working retrofitting the BBQ’S to a larger trailer with provisions for water and storage. This project will be completed for the spring / summer season.
Public Works Utility
Water / sewer locate requests were completed in the last 2 Months. Minor repairs and cleaning were required at one lift station and all other area were functioning well with no concerns form the public.
Fleet and Equipment
The Arenas Engo ice resurfacer required battery and charging system problems were diagnosed and repairs to a bent board brush were completed. The staff serviced multiple trucks and equipment with only minor repairs required to a couple of units. Repair sagging overhead heater at PW and inspected main Air handlers.
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The tree shear was adapted to work with the new loader. This will be a great asset this summer allowing staff to remove dead trees in a safer manner. A sweeper attachment for the small John Deere tractor was repaired and the unit will be used as a spare. One Fire truck required work in the air system to prevent it from freezing off. One unit required the headlight alignment to be corrected. Repairs to the snow blow valve body were competed and the blower remained in service. One Snow haul truck had the mirror replaced and the back power outlets on service truck were modified to a better system.
Facility Maintenance
Airport
Repaired copper drain line, washed out Airport Terminal basement. A flush Valve failed on Urinal upstairs washroom damaging the ceiling and fire alarm sensor. Airport staff and Contracted Janitor cleaned up water and damaged ceiling. Hire contractor to paint conference room at Airport terminal.
Civic Centre
Repaired hallway corridor exit door hinges and tighten various door hinges around Civic Centre. Service Air handlers and hot water heaters/add glycol to maintain proper pressure for heating.
HLFD
Replace the battery on generator, replaced 2 T12 light fixtures and 1 security light in foyer and fixture in gym area.
Public Works Shop
Replaced batteries in hallway emergency exit lights. Inspect Glycol boiler, add Glycol to the in floor heat system.
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Water Treatment Plant
Service work was completed on the engineered the air units and one unit required the rebuild of a main blower shaft.
Aquatic Centre
Replaced a 3-way valve and repaired minor gas leaks on Main Boiler. Replaced motor/mechanical seals/ impeller on main pool pump. Replaced hand/hair dryer women’s washroom. Service all Air handlers and Changed filters.
Arena
Serviced Main Boiler and set up wall heater units on curling rink side. Two leaks / low pressure glycol conditions were caused by a Contractor when they nicked in floor heat lines. Replace fan motor on wall heater / Curling rink entrance / Repaired loose heating tube on overhead heater over bleachers. Build custom sill plate and weather strip for double exit doors to out door rink. Repaired low water pressure issue Arena Kitchen. Replaced broken toilet in Curling Club washroom and helped staff clean up the area which was flooded.
Museum
Replaced furnace fan and minor electrical repair. Inspection found corrosion at main transformer, Atco will repair the issue. Shut down the Museum for winter season, began weekly inspections.
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BUSINESS
NEW
35 TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
Request for Decision
Issue: Operating Budget Carryforward Request – Sanitary Sewage Services
Recommendation: THAT Council revise the 2019 Operating Budget to carryforward the unused $9,500 lift pump replacement specified in the 2018 Operating Budget: $9,500 increase in Maintenance Materials and Supplies (general ledger account 00-2-42-00-530) and a corresponding decrease in Transfer to Reserves (general ledger account 00-2-42-00-764)
CAO Comments:
Target Decision Date: January 14, 2019
Submitted By: Carolyn Zenko, Director of Finance
Reviewed By: Keith Straub, Director of Operations
36 BACKGROUND
Overview: A $9,500 lift pump replacement had been budgeted for the 2018 fiscal year. There were delays in receiving the pump and it looks to be delayed until February 2019.
The detail for a pump replacement was left in the notes in 2019, but the amount was not added to the budget line. Administration requests to have the unused amount carried forward.
Legislation and Policy: There are no legislation impacts.
Financial: The proposed changes to the Sanitary Sewage Services budget are highlighted below:
Approved Proposed 2019 Budget 2019 Budget REVENUES 00-1-42-00-411 Sale of Services/Programs $ 345,500 $ 345,500 00-1-42-00-420 Lagoon Dumping Fees 125,000 125,000 $ 470,500 $ 470,500 EXPENSES 00-2-42-00-110 Salaries and Wages $ 159,548 $ 159,548 00-2-42-00-131 Employer Contributions 27,073 27,073 00-2-42-00-136 Workers Compensation Board 859 859 00-2-42-00-211 Travel & Subsistence 1,500 1,500 00-2-42-00-216 Postage 5,000 5,000 00-2-42-00-217 Telephone/Communications 2,800 2,800 00-2-42-00-252 Contracted Services re: Fixed Assets 30,000 30,000 00-2-42-00-263 Equipment Rental & Lease 250 250 00-2-42-00-274 Insurance Buildings 2,969 2,969 00-2-42-00-276 Vehicle Insurance 2,411 2,411 00-2-42-00-512 Safety Equipment/Uniforms/… 3,000 3,000 00-2-42-00-521 Fuel/Oil etc. Vehicles 2,000 2,000 00-2-42-00-530 Maintenance Materials & Supplies 25,000 34,500 00-2-42-00-531 Chemicals 5,000 5,000 00-2-42-00-543 Utilities - Gas 5,500 5,500 00-2-42-00-544 Utilities - Electrical 26,000 26,000 00-2-42-00-764 Transfer to Reserves 171,590 162,090 $ 470,500 $ 470,500 NET COST $ - $ -
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There is an unused amount of $15,791 in the 2018 Operating Budget as detailed below:
2018 2018 Budget Actual 00-2-42-00-530 Maintenance Materials & Supplies $ 25,000 $ 9,209
Organizational: There are no organizational impacts.
Comments:
Alternatives: 1. THAT Council revise the 2019 Operating Budget to carryforward the unused $9,500 lift pump replacement specified in the 2018 Operating Budget: $9,500 increase in Maintenance Materials and Supplies (general ledger account 00-2-42- 00-530) and a corresponding decrease in Transfer to Reserves (general ledger account 00-2-42-00-764)
2. THAT Council accept as information
Recommended Alternative: Alternative 1
Reports/Documents:
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Request for Decision
Issue: Property Tax Reimbursement
Recommendation: THAT, in addition to the reimbursement in Resolution #518-18, Council authorize Administration to reimburse High Level Christian Fellowship the property taxes that were levied in error for 2014 through 2017 for tax roll #8035.100 ($1,097.93) pursuant to MGA s. 362(k)
CAO Comments:
Target Decision Date: January 14, 2019
Submitted By: Carolyn Zenko, Director of Finance
Reviewed By:
39 BACKGROUND
Overview: The church on 100 Avenue has been tax exempt since the 2014 taxation year. However, the parking lot for the church (tax rolls #1609.000 and #8035.100) was levied property tax in error for 2014 through 2017.
Under MGA s. 362(k), this parking lot should have been automatically tax exempt:
(k) property held by a religious body and used chiefly for divine service, public worship or religious education and any parcel of land that is held by the religious body and used only as a parking area in connection with those purposes
Council authorized Administration to reimburse the property taxes levied for tax roll #1609.000 for the years 2014 to 2017 per Resolution #518-18 on December 10, 2018:
THAT Council authorize Administration to reimburse High Level Christian Fellowship the property taxes that were levied in error for 2014 through 2017, a total of $2,916.68, pursuant to MGA s. 362(k)
A sliver of land (originally a public utility lot) was omitted in the original tax refund Request for Decision. Administration requests that the taxes for 2014 through 2017 also be reimbursed for tax roll #8035.100.
40 Legislation and Policy: There are no legislation impacts.
Financial: The total amount to be reimbursed to the property owner of tax roll #8035.100 is as follows:
Tax Levy 2014 $ 508.18 2015 509.09 2016 40.59 2017 40.07 $ 1,097.93
The total amount reimbursed to the property owner will be
Organizational: There are no organizational impacts.
Comments: The assessor informed the Town that property tax exemption for these three lots should begin in the 2014 tax year, "because construction of the church on this previously vacant land has commenced in 2013 with the full intention of the building to be used as a church regardless of whether it is completed during 2013 or not. This is standard practice in assessment for these situations and represents the intention of the legislation."
Alternatives: 1. THAT, in addition to the reimbursement in Resolution #518-18, Council authorize Administration to reimburse High Level Christian Fellowship the property taxes that were levied in error for 2014 through 2017 for tax roll #8035.100 ($1,097.93) pursuant to MGA s. 362(k)
2. THAT Council accept as information
Recommended Alternative: Alternative 1
Reports/Documents:
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TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL Briefing Note
Overview: Northwest Alberta Stewardship Plan Collaboration Project Team, Bistcho Caribou Range Plan Sub-Group Meeting
Meeting Date and Location: December 13th 2018, Renaissance Hotel Edmonton
In May 2016, the member Nations of the North Peace Tribal Council and Tolko Industries Ltd. signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) to work together with Environmental Non-Government Organizations to develop a Stewardship Plan for their respective forestry tenures in Northwest Alberta.
With the priority that Canada and Alberta have placed upon Caribou Range Planning, the Project Team decided to establish a sub-group to develop recommendations for consideration by the Government of Alberta.
This was a meeting of the sub-group with invited guests including representatives from the Town of High Level, Mackenzie County, and the Oil and Gas sector.
During the meeting, the Government of Alberta caribou range planners provided an overview of some new scenario modelling for industrial activities and habitat restoration within the Bistcho caribou range. A preliminary draft Bistcho Caribou Range Plan was also provided for discussion purposes – this is more of a template.
Action Items:
The Town of High Level will provide a detailed response to the preliminary draft Bistcho Caribou Range Plan – a final draft will be provided for Council review at the January 21st 2019 Committee of the Whole Council meeting.
The Regional Land Use and Environmental Project Manager will attend the next Project Team sub-group meeting on January 15th 2019, in Edmonton.
CAO Comments:
Target Decision Date: N/A Submitted By: Hayley Gavin, Regional Land Use & Environmental Project Manager Reviewed By: Garry Peterson, CAO
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TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL Briefing Note
Overview: Environmental Damages Fund Application on Behalf of Northwest Species at Risk Committee (NWSAR)
Expression of Interest Submitted: December 13th 2018
Project Start Date: 2nd July 2019
Project End Date: 3rd July 2020
Geographic location of project activities: Northwest Alberta
Total funding requested from EDF: $250,000
Total in-kind contributions: $50,000
NWSAR has been developing a research project with Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI). This project will be conducted in two NW boreal caribou ranges (yet to be selected).
Project Goals Include: 1. Spatially ground-truth linear disturbances for accuracy 2. Desktop vegetation densities and inventories of linear disturbances 3. Ground-truth desktop vegetation densities and inventories 4. Estimate ungulate and predator densities 5. Identifying candidate habitat restoration areas 6. Milestone reporting and final report
The intent is to assist the Government of Alberta with identifying prioritization of habitat restoration in NW caribou ranges for NW caribou recovery. EDF contacts successful and unsuccessful applicants – no response received yet.
CAO Comments:
Target Decision Date: N/A Submitted By: Hayley Gavin, Regional Land Use & Environmental Project Manager Reviewed By: Garry Peterson, CAO
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FOR ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
44 From: Kamie Currie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: January-09-19 11:08 AM To: Garry Peterson
Hello Garry,
I hope this message finds you well. Michele Evans, Assistant Deputy Minister with Economic Development & Trade would like to visit High Level on Thursday, February 14th. She is interested in meeting with the Town of High Level to discuss your economic development initiatives/projects for the year, along with any challenges you are experiencing. This will give us a chance to better understand what is taking place in the community and where we may be able to offer some support.
Michele would be flying into High Level that day, with the flight arriving at 1:30pm. Would we be able to meet with you, Mayor Crystal McAteer and council members (if possible), at the town office from 2- 3pm?
I look forward to your response.
Thank you.
Kamie Currie Manager, Northwest Region Regional Economic Development Services Alberta Economic Development & Trade Cell/Text: 780-296-4986 Email: [email protected]
Visit us online: Entrepreneurship & Regional Development Branch
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The 10th Annual Growing the North Conference is scheduled for February 20-21, 2019 at Evergreen Park, which is located five kilometres south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road (Visit evergreenpark.ca for more information).
Since its inception in 2010, the Growing the North Conference has been helping municipal leaders and entrepreneurs examine innovation and explore economic development opportunities in the Peace Region of Northwest Alberta and Northeast B.C.
A wide range of qualified speakers provide knowledgeable insight into a variety of industries that are vital to our area. There is also ample time for networking to build and renew relationships with fellow delegates.
Keep checking this website for updates on the 2019 Conference including schedule changes and confirmation, speaker lineup, hospitality options, and sponsors.
For sponsorship information, please contact Cindy Simigan at 780-532-5340 or [email protected]
For registration information, please contact Janice Chomik at 780-532-5340 or [email protected]
The cost is $299.00 + GST.
CLICK HERE for a PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM which can be faxed, mailed or dropped off at the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce (#127, 11330 - 106 Street, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7X9)
46 A Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Course is available to EDA members on Friday, February 22 at Evergreen Park for a fee of $250.00 (non-members $300.00). More information and registration can be found here: http://www.edaalberta.ca/event-3146915
An Economic Development for Elected Officials Training Course is also available on Friday, February 22 at Evergreen Park. The cost is $100.00. Register by contacting Hetti Huls at [email protected].
Both courses include breaks and lunch.
GROWING THE NORTH IS A COLLABORATION OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZING PARTNERS:
City of Grande Prairie Community Futures Grande Prairie Region County of Grande Prairie Farm Credit Canada Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce Grande Prairie Regional Innovation Network Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association Municipal District of Greenview
47 2019 REGISTRATION FEBRUARY 20 & 21 EVERGREEN PARK ENTREC CENTRE
HOW TO REGISTER
Print, fill in, and mail/forward your registration Fax or email your registration form with form with a cheque or credit card information OR credit card information. (you can call in your credit card info if you wish)
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55 56 57 58 59 60 Northern Alberta Development Council Annual Report 2017-18
61 September 2018 ISBN 978-1-4601-4169-4 (Print) ISBN 978-1-4601-4170-0 (PDF) ISSN 0383-3577 (Print) ISSN 2368-4178 (Online)
62 NADC Annual Report CONTENTS
Message from the Chair 2 Collaborative Partnerships and Initiatives 18 The NADC at a Glance 3 Northern Health 18 Overview 3 Northern Health Roundtable 19 Mandate 3 National Addictions Awareness Week 19 Governance 3 Labour Education Applied Research North (LEARN) 20
Vision, Mission, and Key Strategies 4 Water North Coalition (WNC) 21 Current State of the NADC Region 5 Industrial Hemp and Flax 22 The NADC in Focus 6 Community Readiness Group 23 Key Achievements 2017-18 6 Local, Regional, and National Engagements 24 The NADC Goals 8 Northern Alberta Elected Leaders (NAEL) 24 Overarching Goal 8 Northern Development Ministers Forum (NDMF) 26 Goal One 9 Northern MLA Roundtable 27 Goal Two 10 Economic Developers Alberta 2018 Conference and Annual General Meeting 28 Goal Three 11 Caribou Recovery 29 Highlights of 2017-18 Strategic Deliverables 12 Health Care Practicum 30 Research 12 The NADC Bursary Programs 31 Northern Broadband 12 Bursary Programs at a Glance 32 Northern Development Integrated Map 15 Communications 34 Workforce Scan 16 NADC Communications 34 Resource Development 17 Social Media Highlights 34 Northern Flax 17 Appendices 35 Geothermal 17 Appendix A: Council Members in Northern Communities 35 Appendix B: Council Biographies 36 1 63 I am pleased to present the Northern Alberta Development Council’s (NADC) 2017-18 Annual Report. This report outlines our activities and accomplishments between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018. I am proud to celebrate these achievements and continued progress in the pursuit of a stronger Alberta through a stronger north.
On September 14, 2017, eight new members were appointed to the Council. Our members Message champion the cause of Alberta’s northern economies and communities by exploring opportunities and implementing initiatives to facilitate growth in our northern region. from the We are committed to investigating, monitoring, evaluating, planning, and promoting practical measures to secure a prosperous future for the north and are supported by a team of staff based in Peace River, Bonnyville, Fort McMurray, and Edmonton.
Over the past year, our Council was actively engaged in strategic discussions on northern priorities and explored opportunities to collaborate with northern municipalities, First Nations and Métis leaders, and a variety of community and industry partners. CHAIRThrough our engagement in the north, we are building an understanding of the issues and potential opportunities for our region, and are actively facilitating partnerships to support the development of adequate infrastructure, social and community support services, and workforce and training programs that support strong, vibrant communities and a diversified northern economy.
Our Council appreciates the commitments and efforts of our many partners across the province. Partnerships, research, and events such as conferences, seminars, and forums are fundamental to the work that we do. We will continue to engage with northern stakeholders, elected officials, community representatives, industries, and other northern jurisdictions across Canada.
As the Chair of the NADC, I will continue to work with our members to promote and advocate for the north as we pursue continued growth in the year ahead.
Debbie Jabbour, MLA for Peace River
Chair
2 64 NADC at a Glance
Overview Mandate Governance
The Northern Alberta Development The mandate of the Council, as set out in the The NADC champions the cause of Alberta’s Council (“NADC”, “Council”) is a provincial Northern Alberta Development Council Act, northern economy and communities by government agency that investigates is to investigate, monitor, evaluate, plan, and exploring opportunities for growth and northern Alberta’s social and economic promote practical measures to foster and working on strategic priorities. development priorities, programs, advance general development in northern The Council is made up of no less than eight and services and provides advice and Alberta and to advise the government and no more than 10 members appointed by recommendations to the Government of accordingly. The Council may investigate the the Lieutenant Governor in Council, one of Alberta to help facilitate growth in the region. requirements of the people living in northern whom must be designated as Chair. Alberta and make recommendations related The Council is a vital part of the ongoing to: Council membership reflects the geographic, work of growing healthy northern • social and economic development; cultural, and vocational diversity of northern communities and supporting a robust • development of communities and communities. northern Alberta economy. Established service delivery; and under the Northern Alberta Development • development of government services Council Act (S.A. 1963, c.41), the Council and programs. is an advisory agency accountable to the Minister of Economic Development and Chair Trade. Appointment Name Location Appointment Date The Council regularly engages with northern Expiration Date stakeholders, including northern MLAs, Debbie Jabbour, MLA Peace River September 28, 2016 October 13, 2018 and continues to serve as key community contacts, bringing a local perspective and Council northern lens to discussions on the trends Name Location Appointment Date Expiration Date and issues that impact the north. Alden Armstrong Paddle Prairie September 14, 2017 September 13, 2018 Cody Beairsto Grande Prairie September 14, 2017 September 13, 2020 Jason Schulz Fort McMurray May 7, 2014 September 13, 2020 Jeannette Danks Peace River September 14, 2017 September 13, 2020 Karla Buffalo Fort McMurray September 14, 2017 September 13, 2019 Ken Noskey (Vice Chair High Prairie March 8, 2012 March 31, 2021 from October 2017) Paula Evans Athabasca September 14, 2017 September 13, 2019 Peter Cardinal Kikino September 14, 2017 September 13, 2020 Sheri MacMillan Grande Prairie September 14, 2017 September 13, 2018 3 65 Vision, Mission, Goals, and Key Strategies
Vision Core Approaches
A stronger Alberta through a stronger north. 1. Engage 2. Research Mission 3. Partner To identify and implement sustainable 4. Promote measures that will advance northern development and advise government on 5. Advocate opportunities and issues for the benefit of Albertans.
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4 66 Current State of the NADC Region*
Region is largely boreal 60% 100% 19.3% forest and boasts of Alberta’s of the province’s of Alberta farms the largest Alberta total land area mineable oil sands Forest Management development Agreement (58,120 sq. km.)
8.9% 19% Alberta of Alberta’s 23 9 Municipal Towns Villages population Districts (2016 Census)
2 9 101 2 Specialized Summer Hamlets Cities Municipalities Villages Cold Lake and (Mackenzie County and Grande Prairie Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo)
2 8 33 Improvement Métis First Treaty Areas 6, Districts (ID No. Settlements Nations 8, and 10 24 Wood Buffalo and ID No. 349)
*Source: NADC. (2016). NADC Area Profile: An Economic Description of the Region. Alberta: Northern Alberta Development Council.
5 67 NADC in Focus
Key Achievements 2017-18
April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017
• Recruitment and selection • Supported a Water North • Participated in a • The Bursary Selection of new Council members Coalition meeting in Cold Community Readiness Committee met and for the NADC commenced Lake. Group meeting in Grande selected recipients for under the portfolio of • NADC staff participated Prairie to discuss an the NADC and Specialty the Minister of Economic in Gender Based Analysis Impact Study and Gap Bursaries. Development and Trade. Training (GBA+) to enhance Analysis report related to • Launched the Northern • Hosted the Industrial Hemp understanding of impacts the expected opening of Alberta Integrated Map – and Flax Opportunity of policy, programs, and the Grande Prairie Regional an interactive web-based Seminar in Whitecourt. legislation on diverse Hospital. mapping platform • Hosted the Inaugural groups. providing spatial data and Northern Health geographic perspective in Roundtable in partnership understanding issues vital with Alberta Health and to the northern Alberta’s Alberta Health Services regional economy. (AHS).
6 68 August 2017 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017
• Coordinated a meeting • The Lieutenant Governor • The Lieutenant Governor • Supported AHS’ Peace between Northern Alberta appointed seven new re-appointed Peace River River: Eye of the Storm- Elected Leaders (NAEL) members and re-appointed MLA Debbie Jabbour as National Addictions and Hon. Shaye Anderson, Jason Schulz to the NADC Chair of the NADC through Awareness Week event. Minister of Municipal through O.C. 264/2017. O.C. 311/2017. • The Bursary Selection Affairs, to discuss municipal • Supported the Water • Hosted the second Northern Committee met and selected issues impacting northwest North Coalition meeting in Health Roundtable where recipients for the Northern municipalities. Wabasca. the opioid crisis and Student Teacher Bursary • The Bursary Selection • Coordinated Alberta’s addictions were discussed (NSTB). Committee met and selected participation in the 2017 as priority issues. • Shared bursary information recipients for the first intake Northern Development • Newly appointed NADC with students at Forestry of the First Nation, Métis and Ministers Forum (NDMF). members met in Peace Industry Career Day in Inuit (FNMI) Bursary. • Health Care in Northern River. Peace River. Alberta: Update to Northern • Participated in the Woodland • With partners, facilitated Communities 2017 report Operation Learning Northern Alberta Broadband was released. Foundation (WOLF) AGM. Project roll-out in the • With partners, facilitated • With partners, facilitated Grande Prairie region. Northern Alberta Broadband Northern Alberta Broadband Project roll-out in the Project roll-out in the Fort Athabasca region. McMurray region. • Attended the 75th Annual General Meeting and Conference of Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) in Jasper.
December 2017 January 2018 February 2018 March 2018
• Hosted a Northern MLA • Provided secretariat support • Hosted the Economic • The Lieutenant Governor Roundtable in Edmonton to to the NAEL meeting in Development Officer (EDO) re-appointed Ken Noskey facilitate relationship building Slave Lake. Roundtable in Grande Prairie as a member of the NADC and information exchange • Supported the Water with key economic and through O.C. 068/2018. around key northern issues. North Coalition meeting in community development • Attended engagement • The Bursary Selection Beaverlodge. stakeholders. sessions on the draft Committee met and selected • Met with regional leaders provincial Woodland recipients for the second at Growing the North Caribou Range Plan in Fort intake of the FNMI Bursary. conference in Grande McMurray, High Level, and • With partners, facilitated Prairie. Grande Prairie. Northern Alberta Broadband • Attended engagement • Presented on northern Project roll-out in the High sessions on the draft initiatives at the Economic Level region. provincial Woodland Caribou Developers Alberta Annual Range Plan in Cold Lake. 2018 Conference and AGM • Released a report on Digital in Banff. Education Resources • With partners, facilitated in northern Alberta in Northern Alberta Broadband partnership with Labour Project roll-out in the High Education Applied Research Prairie region. 7 North (LEARN). 69 The NADC Goals
Overarching Goal:
Timely Communication with Government and Northerners To ensure the work of the Council is relevant and timely, the NADC Key Strategies: has a communications strategy and a variety of mediums through • Build the Council’s knowledge and timely understanding of which it can engage with northern stakeholders, partners, and the gaps, issues, and opportunities related to industry and government departments and officials. Supporting this engagement, community development in northern Alberta in order to equip the NADC has established protocols and channels for sharing key the Council to advocate for and inform government of emerging messages with government and stakeholders in the north and issues, trends, and northern priorities. across the province. NADC staff work internally to build connections and synergies with the Ministry of Economic Development and • Facilitate and collaborate on cross-ministry initiatives to address Trade’s senior leadership and advance the business of the NADC critical issues and advance policy objectives. through representation in cross-ministry collaboration. The Council • Support northern residents and communities in accessing works through the Chair and Minister responsible for the NADC to essential services, training, and business development advance its advocacy work throughout the region. opportunities.
• Encourage dialogue between northern Alberta residents, small and medium-sized enterprises, industry, municipalities, and First Nations and Metis to advance opportunities for growth and new business ventures.
• Partner with other jurisdictions to explore and advance coordinated approaches for development and promoting the north’s potential.
8 70 Goal One:
Skilled, Educated, Local Workforce
Key Strategies:
• In partnership with Alberta Advanced Education, attract and retain skilled workers in the north.
• In partnership with Alberta Advanced Education, enhance support for training and workforce participation of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit peoples in the north.
• Support northern student, employer, and community training needs through labour market research, capacity building, and responsive post-secondary programming delivered through the northern colleges.
• Align bursary funding and programming to reflect the current education and employment trends in the region. Conduct research to support initiatives that advance future growth in the region.
• Increase retention potential of northern professionals through To support the economy in northern Alberta, its labour force promotion of northern career opportunities and engagement of has to meet the identified needs and requirements of northern northern business and industry in the recruitment process for communities and the industries operating in the region. The provision high demand/hard to recruit to careers. of specialized and localized training options and the inclusion of underrepresented groups is essential in ensuring local residents can • Partner to explore new training opportunities in the region to fully participate in the region’s growth, development, and prosperity. meet the needs of northern students who wish to remain in the north for their post-secondary education.
9 71 Goal Two:
Robust, Diversified Economy
Continued economic growth is dependent on having the • Build on existing data to enhance access to appropriate necessary transportation networks, access to markets, and regional data through a user-friendly medium that the Council infrastructure in place to support this growth while leveraging the and northern businesses, industry, and municipalities can use unique characteristics of the region to diversify into new areas of to efficiently identify and advocate for required programs and opportunity. The NADC is focusing on fostering economic strength initiatives. and diversity by supporting development of transportation corridors, • Advance rationale for funding requirements for northern priorities value-added agriculture, tourism, health, and other areas to help through comprehensive, sector-specific economic data. enhance northern communities’ ability to remain resilient in the face of resource price volatility and limited alternatives to economic • Encourage the development of forestry and other renewable diversification. resources in northern Alberta. Key Strategies: • Investigate and develop viable services and infrastructure in the north to support small business and secondary industry • Research and deliver expert information on key social and diversification and expansion. economic development opportunities in the north. • Partner with northern Regional Economic Development Alliances • Build and develop relationships with northern municipalities and (REDAs) to identify and promote small business development, Indigenous communities to ensure timely access to information tourism, manufacturing, and processing opportunities in the on municipal priorities and issues. north.
• Support potential value-added agriculture opportunities for northern producers.
10 72 Goal Three:
Strong, Vibrant Communities
Strong, vibrant communities are essential • Research and share community best to a prosperous northern Alberta. This practices and approaches to address goal recognizes the need to identify and socio-economic challenges during increase awareness of key health (both fluctuating economic cycles. individual and community) and human • Support northern communities in services priorities of northern Albertans, assessing the gaps and potential and work collaboratively to meet these impacts of socio-economic priorities. development with respect to new Key Strategies: social infrastructure and services.
• Facilitate conversations between • Deliver a one-stop shop for northern provincial and northern leadership to leaders to engage directly with determine priorities, opportunities, and government Ministers to discuss key strategies with respect to essential priorities for the north. services in northern Alberta.
• Support and advocate for sustainable solutions to address northern water and wastewater management challenges.
• In partnership with northern municipalities and regional economic development and industry experts, advocate for transportation infrastructure required to enhance the north’s connectivity and access to new markets.
11 73 Highlights of 2017-18 Strategic Deliverables Research
Northern Broadband Only eight per cent of northern Alberta communities in the Northern Alberta Broadband Preparedness Project study Broadband refers to high-speed internet that is faster than region meet the current CRTC objectives related to upload traditional dial-up access. Broadband connectivity has a big and download speeds. impact on how we live, work and play. Broadband capacity plays a role in the development of all economic sectors, boosts social engagement, creates opportunities for business development Where are the new CRTC targets being met? and diversification, facilitates access to training opportunities and enhances overall quality of life in the digital age.
The NADC partnered with Entrepreneurship and Regional Development (ERD) of Alberta Economic Development REDI and Trade, and the five northern Regional Economic REGION Development Alliances (REDAs) to identify the current state 0 of 11 of broadband within the NADC region. The Northern Alberta municipalities Broadband Preparedness Project developed an inventory of the regional broadband system, including existing and planned broadband civil infrastructure, service footprints and service levels.
New Canadian Radio-television and PREDA LSLEA Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) targets for REGION REGION 11 of 91 1 of 34 universal basic telecommunications services in rural municipalities municipalities and remote areas include: • speeds of 50 Mbps download/10 Mbps upload for fixed broadband services; • an unlimited data option for fixed broadband services; and HUB • the latest mobile wireless technology available GROWTH REGION REGION not only to all homes and businesses, but also 4 of 50 municipalities 7 of 102 along major Canadian roads. 5 of 25 non-REDA municipalities in municipalities (Source: https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/internet/internet.htm) the NADC Region including hamlets, First Nations and Métis Settlements 12 meet the new CRTC targets. 74 Completed in August 2017, the project delivered an assessment for the NADC region as a whole, including sub-region assessments for each northern Alberta REDA. The final reports are available on the NADC website.
Securing affordable broadband service is essential for accessing new markets and connecting businesses and residents. The NADC will continue to monitor and advise the government on the north’s needs with respect to broadband infrastructure to support the growth of strong vibrant communities and a diversified northern economy.
Accessible, affordable and reliable high speed broadband services, provided in a coordinated and interconnected system, is seen as foundational to supporting economic prosperity locally and regionally, enabling greater social connectedness and well-being of the region’s population. High speed broadband services provide foundational infrastructure for community prosperity, resiliency and quality of life, not unlike roads, electricity, water and wastewater, land and other essential utilities and support economic activity and community life (Northern Alberta Broadband Preparedness Project, 2017, pp. 1-2).
At project completion, northern Alberta REDAs facilitated a series of seminars to present the final report relevant to their region. The report will be used to inform future developments and frameworks for broadband in the north. Taylor Warwick Consulting Limited in the report, pp. 61-62 suggests that municipalities can advance inexpensive approaches in the short term, as they position themselves for a possible broadband play in the future.
1. Broadband Facilities Master Plan
• Carry out high-level boundary connections assessment to potential future back-haul locations • Carry out high-level feeder network assessment for development, re-development and capital project inclusion of conduit/fibre/tower locations and or ROW [Right of Way] protection and agreements • Use informed decision support when working with service providers, development community and/or regional partners 13 75 2. Municipal Planning 4. Position for the future
• Work with the NADC and [neighbouring communities] to • Require that the inclusion of fibre conduit be a mandatory leverage staff capacity and resources requirement in all applications for new residential and • Develop a Broadband Services Strategic plan specific to business development permits your community • Adopt an inside wiring standard with Cat-5 wiring as the • Embed fibre network requirements in internal IT planning minimum standard processes • Accelerate currently planned IT infrastructure deployment
3. Leverage Planned Civil Works
• Develop a policy for including installation of fibre conduit as part of applicable and appropriate town and county linear infrastructure projects, such as road (re)construction water/ wastewater projects
14 76 Northern Development Integrated Map
The NADCMap is a web-mapping site developed using ArcGIS The site contains data layers on the NADC and municipal technology that leverages expertise and infrastructure from Alberta boundaries, lands and township systems, boundaries for economic Environment and Parks, and geospatial data layers maintained by regions and land-use framework planning, roads, hydrography and ministries within the provincial government. topography.
The NADC began work on a web-based mapping platform in the Data created by the NADC for public release is available at the latter part of fiscal year 2015-16 to support broader community GeoDiscover Alberta Program website. engagement with municipal partners. The site provides practical Data in the maps not only provides a visual perspective of themes information to enable and develop local and regional joint projects and statistics, but also allows customized and interactive views within the NADC region. The mapping website went live on July 13, from user queries and data layer selections that are relevant to their 2017. respective needs and requirements. The NADCMap can also be customized for app development.
15 77 Workforce Scan The NADC has been conducting scans of northern Alberta’s The NADC collects the industry specific input to develop insight into workforce for over 20 years on a biennial basis. The 2017 the needs and experiences of employers in northern Alberta in terms report Professional Workforce Scan: A Multi-sector Summary of of recruiting and retaining employees in the region, and determining Employment Trends Across Alberta’s North provides sector specific post-secondary program priorities for the NADC’s annual selection of input from northern employers including: major competencies its bursary recipients. employers are looking for, challenges in hiring, perspectives on retaining employees, and top in-demand and hard-to-recruit post-secondary education programs. Results Highlights: 43% private for-profit 19% municipal public 51% qualified 79% respondents organization Small Qualified 17% federal or business respondents from 19 industries respondents 204 provincial public respondents employ 1 to 50 respondents were qualified 10% private employees to participate in not-for-profit 79% the survey 6% First Nations or Métis 4% Other
Over 70% of Educational background 71% qualified employees operate is an important factor respondents solely within the in hiring decisions, experienced NADC region as well as experience, challenges in hiring communication/ qualified employees interpersonal skills, and 71% especially in rural/ certifications remote locations
Difficulty in retaining The top three in-demand and hard-to recruit post secondary education employees in the region programs ranked by the respondents: The most common In-demand Hard-to recruit factors that impacted organizations’ ability to 1 Diploma in Heavy Equipment 1 Diploma in Heavy Equipment retain employees were: 2 Apprentice in Automotive Service 2 Journeyman in Automotive wages, competition, Technology Service Technology location, and work 3 Journeyman in Automotive Service 3 Degree in Civil Engineering environment 16 Technology 78 Resource Development Northern Flax The growing bio-food and fibre industry continues to capture the attention of national and international investors and offers unique growth opportunities for northern Alberta’s agricultural producers, with a potential key role as a diversified sustainable economic option for Alberta. Flax fibers are used for the manufacturing of high quality linen fabrics and numerous industrial applications such as textiles and building blocks.
The NADC partnered with InnoTech Alberta (formerly Alberta Innovates Technology Futures) to continue research into the development of early maturing flax so that advantages of flax grown in Canada’s northern region are promoted through data documentation and reporting. The project researched biochemical profiling of selected lines/varieties of northern adapted flax and full utilization of Alberta’s flax fibre. The final reportBiochemical Profiling of Selected Lines/Varieties of Northern Adapted Flax and Full Utilization of Alberta’s Flax Fibre will be available for public access on the NADC website upon its release.
Geothermal The NADC formed a partnership with the Alberta Community and Co-Operative Association (ACCA) in December 2017 to promote renewable energy in the north by supporting a feasibility study on geothermal. The ACCA was a contributing participant in the opportunity seminars on Alternative Energy, and created a Community Energy Cooperative Toolkit.
The NADC has provided a grant for the ACCA to complete a high-level scan of the sub-surface geology for up to 50 northern Alberta communities. The scan will identify any geothermal reservoirs and aquifers that warrant further investigation alongside an estimation of their energy potential. The ACCA will develop resources based on the results of the research, including a guidebook and online material for use by planners, local developers, economic development officers, municipalities, and community groups interested in furthering the geothermal potential in their regions.
The research will identify types of viable projects: 1) power production, 2) direct use, or 3) direct heat. Additionally, this work encourages the onset of a geothermal market. Accurate data in this area enables developers to deploy capital in northern Alberta. This first step offers clarity for early investment decisions, and signals the energy market about exploration and development in northern Alberta. Research will be completed by August 2018.
17 79 Collaborative Partnerships and Initiatives
Northern Health
Health Care in Northern Alberta: Update to Northern Communities, 2017 Report
In 2016, the NADC, in partnership with Alberta Health (AH) and Alberta Health Services (AHS), hosted the Northern Health Summit. The Summit was a key engagement opportunity to connect senior health officials and experts with community leaders and facilitate opportunities for partnerships and discussions to enable further communication and action on key health challenges and priorities in the north. Based on feedback from community leaders and information captured through facilitated breakout sessions, challenges, recommendations, and innovative ideas for health care provision were identified. Council actively shared the information gathered with northern communities and our partners, AH and AHS and advanced six recommendations, where system improvements would benefit northern communities. These included:
Consider Promote Build a Engage and Leverage Address Distributed Healthy Sustainable Communicate Technology Transportation Models Lifestyles Strategy
A mechanism to The use of Gaps in A distributed Municipal and A sustainable coordinate ongoing technology be transportation service delivery Indigenous leaders northern health communication explored to better infrastructure be and funding model be engaged to workforce strategy and engagement serve northern addressed to for health services actively support be developed be developed residents, minimize support patients and education health promotion with northern travel for health requiring access to that meets the and healthy municipalities services where health services geographical, community and Indigenous communities to possible, and cultural and initiatives in the ensure health policies support patient vocational realities north and services for the advocacy and of the north and north are inclusive quality of care its residents be of local community developed perspectives1 2 3 4 5 6 18 80 In September 2017, the NADC released Health Care in Northern Alberta: Update to Northern Communities, a set of initiatives related to health services in the north developed with Summit partners and presenters, identifying innovative programs and services actively supporting health service delivery in the north.
The NADC continues to advocate, collaborate and gather information on areas identified by northern communities where improvements in health care service are needed, particularly with respect to communication and engagement, access to services, transportation and health promotion.
Northern Health Roundtable
Strong communication is at the forefront of the partnership between the NADC, AH and AHS as the development of the Northern Health Roundtable has emerged. The Northern Health Roundtable is a result of the commitment by the Honourable Sarah Hoffman, Minister of Health, to the NADC, to ensure ongoing communication with the NADC on health priorities for the north. Quarterly meetings will facilitate a direct link between the NADC and key leaders in health to support knowledge exchange, collaborative planning and timely information sharing on emerging issues and programs for the north.
National Addictions Awareness Week
The opioid crisis in Alberta is a public health crisis. The NADC supported AHS at its National Addictions Awareness Week event “Through the Eye of the Storm” on November 15, 2017. The NADC is actively supporting northern health providers to raise awareness, educate, and support northern residents in understanding the opioid crisis and supports and services available, to ensure strong resilient northern communities.
19 81 Labour Education Applied Research North (LEARN) Labour Education LEARN LEARN Applied Research North LEARN is a joint initiative between the NADC and four northern Alberta post-secondary institutions: Grande Prairie Regional College, Keyano College, Northern Lakes College and Portage College. Highlights of Digital Educational Resources in Northern LEARN’s latest research examined the delivery of, access to, Alberta Research Report preferences for, and best practices associated with Digital • 70 per cent of students surveyed said DERs allowed them Educational Resources (DERs) in northern Alberta post-secondary to more easily complete their post-secondary education. institutions. DERs are technologies that provide students enhanced control over the time, place and pace of their learning. • DERs can improve access to post-secondary education for students in rural areas and those who are unable to As technology evolves at an ever-increasing rate, post-secondary Labour Education attend traditional classes. However, access to reliable institutions must strive to remain up-to-dateLEARN and continually adjust LEARN Applied Research North and affordable internet continues to impact the degree to and prepare to meet future workforce needs. DERs are being which students can use DERs. increasingly used in post-secondary institutions to increase access • Promotion of DERs is required to ensure their adequate to higher education and provide a better learning experience. and appropriate use within post-secondary institutions. Through the use of DERs and online course materials, students are better able to integrate education into their personal situation. The uses of DERs in education are as effective, and in some cases more effective, than classroom instruction. DERs and online learning engage students and help develop the skills needed for today’s economy and society. LEARN Labour Education Applied Research North The NADC will continue to use this partnership forum to meet regularly and share information, identify workforce trends and conduct research to inform the modification or creation of new training through college programming so that the skills gaps in the north are addressed.
20 82 Water North Coalition (WNC)
WNC is currently comprised of over 50 municipalities and water and wastewater commissions, professionals, rural water co-ops, owners, operators and provincial and federal government “The WNC is a diverse group representatives. Through quarterly meetings, hosted representing many people from across in rotating locations across the north, the Coalition northern Alberta. The administrative aims to: expertise the NADC has provided has • collaborate and share information on water and been instrumental in the successes we wastewater regulations and responsibilities; have achieved. This has allowed us to • identify emergent workforce needs and make steady progress on our strategic succession plan; and plan.” • advocate for “made in the north” solutions and funding for training, education, recruitment and Bob Marshall retention for water and wastewater professionals Water North Coalition Chairman in the region. Councillor - County of Grande Prairie
Over 150 attendees participated in WNC meetings throughout the year in Cold Lake, Wabasca and Beaverlodge to discuss the north’s water and wastewater challenges. The Coalition’s four subcommittees Advocacy, Public Education, Training, and Recruitment and Retention finalized and delivered several key resources.
• Water Resource Library: A collection of web-based resources for improved public water literacy in northern Alberta • Training in the North: A reference guide on training available for water and wastewater operators in Alberta’s north • Mutual Aid Templates: Short and long-term templates for municipalities sharing operator resources
The NADC will continue to provide support to the WNC through knowledge sharing, capacity building and administrative support to advance the WNC goal of safe and sustainable systems for every northern community.
21 83 Industrial Hemp and Flax To advance sustainable economic diversification opportunity options The NADC has participated in roundtable meetings initiated by the in the north, the NADC hosted industrial hemp and flax opportunity Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to contribute to discussions seminars in St. Paul and Whitecourt. Attended by approximately related to programs, supports, industry advancement, provincial 140 delegates, the seminars shared results on current flax research, sustainable rural economic development, and the development of an informed of the potential market access and global supply chains Alberta Industrial Hemp Strategic Plan. for Alberta’s bio fiber-food potential, highlighted the advancement The NADC continues to engage in information sharing, working of technology and innovation, offered resources and supports to groups and roundtable meetings with the Government of encourage business and economic development strategies, and Alberta, economic development officers and industry business identified strategic issues that impact growth in northern Alberta. representatives concerning projects, advancement, education and In November 2017, the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance announced research in this industry. its goal that by 2023, hemp will be a $1-billion industry in Canada. This goal is just a few years away and Alberta can have a lead role in achieving this vision.
The information materials handed out at the Industrial Hemp and Flax seminars 22 84 Source: Architectural design of the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, Alberta Health Services
CommunityGrande Readiness Prairie GroupRegional Hospital Following the release in November 2016 of the Economic Regional Hospital Foundation, Alberta Health Services and the Development Project,Economic Impact and Gap Analysis of the NADC. Grande Prairie Regional Hospital: Executive Summary report The Community Readiness Group identified organizations and leads related to the expected opening of the Grande Prairie Regional within the community for further engagement to discuss how the Hospital in 2019, project stakeholders, led by the Grande Prairie identified gaps in the study may be addressed. & District Chamber of Commerce, met in June 2017. They discussed the study findings and set priorities and direction moving The Community Readiness Group focused its discussion on gaps forward. Other key stakeholders of this project include the City of that are considered to be of immediate concern. These include gaps Grande Prairie Economic Development, County of Grande Prairie in retail and food services, non-emergency transportation, schooling Economic Development, Municipal District of Greenview Economic and child care facilities and labour gaps in medical and allied Development, Grande Prairie Regional College, Grande Prairie medical professions.
23 85 Local, Regional, and National Engagements
Northern Alberta Elected NAEL members represented close to 40 municipalities during meetings hosted in Leaders “NAEL provides an opportunity for Peace River and Slave Lake in 2017-18. northwestern Alberta communities Northern Alberta Elected Leaders (NAEL) is NAEL members hosted the Honourable to come together to identify areas a consortium of municipalities, First Nations Shaye Anderson, Minister of Municipal of common interest and concern. and Métis Settlements located within the Affairs in August 2017, allowing for We develop a collective strategy northwestern boundaries of the NADC meaningful engagement on priority areas. for tackling issues and advocate region. As secretariat, the NADC builds • Economy, funding and community on behalf of northern Albertans to relationships, gains valuable insights into supports ensure their voice is being heard.” regional issues, and works collaboratively • Infrastructure with northern elected officials to identify, • Environment and natural resources Jim Rennie, Chair, NAEL coordinate and advocate for northern • Regulations Mayor - Woodlands County priorities. • Municipal Governance Act
24 86 In 2017-18, NAEL members collaborated to share concerns and broadband, and the need for enhanced communication with opportunities on a number of high profile issues including the municipalities in the north. Members met with the Alberta Cannabis Caribou Range Plans, changes to the Assessment Year Modifier Secretariat and discussed the legalization of cannabis and its impact and the Municipal Governance Act, clarification of processes for on northern municipalities, highlighting concerns and the need for Indigenous consultation, funding for emergency management, additional information at the municipal level.
2017-18 Meetings Highlights
Caribou Range Plans must include an assessment of the socio-economic impacts Caribou Range on businesses, industries and communities in the north, developed through Plans adequate consultation and engagement with northern municipalities, Indigenous communities, industry leaders, and residents.
Cross ministry coordination, training, and financial resources are needed to build Broadband broadband infrastructure and create synergies and servicing strategies to secure the north’s digital future.
Carbon tax levies and changes to the Assessment Year Modifier have impacted Funding and Tax municipal budgets, placing significant tax burden on residential and commercial Structures taxpayers. Municipalities will explore opportunities to advocate for stable funding to ensure municipal services are delivered, without crippling local economies and residents.
Northern communities must prepare for the pending legalization of cannabis and Legalization of plan for production, distribution, consumption, and enforcement within their municipal Cannabis boundaries.
Intermunicipal Access to grants is critical for successful implementation of ICFs. Applicability requirements need to be clearly defined, and tools and templates must be provided Collaboration to assist municipalities in adjusting to recent Municipal Government Act (MGA) Frameworks (ICFs) amendments regarding ICFs.
25 87 Northern Development At the 2017 forum, projects were in alignment with the theme, “The Importance “Canada’s North plays a vital role Ministers Forum (NDMF) of Collaboration in Northern Development.” in building a diversified, resilient The NDMF was established in 2001 to economy all Canadians can count Priority projects included the Québec-led advance the diverse and common interests on. This year’s forum provided an project on alternative sources of heating of the people living in Canada’s North, while important opportunity for collaboration for northern communities in Canada; the raising awareness among decision-makers – identifying ways we can pool our Alberta-led project on the implications of and the public about the accomplishments, data and resources to evaluate and regional northern data for understanding contributions and potential of northerners. implement initiatives that promote and advancing development in Canada’s economic growth and diversification to The forum centres on a common theme North; and the Nunavut-led project on the benefit northern communities.” and a series of priority projects identified by economic opportunities and strategies to ministers at the previous year’s forum. develop local workforces that can better Richard Feehan, Project deliverables include panel take advantage of northern employment Minister of Indigenous Relations, discussions, site-specific visits and reports opportunities. Alberta on key northern issues. Member jurisdictions The 2018 forum theme is defined as include the governments of British Columbia, “Inclusive Partnerships in the North” and Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, will be hosted by the Government of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Canada. Four priority projects are slated Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador and for discussion. These include economic Canada. Ministers responsible for northern resiliency – rebuilding communities after development represent their member a catastrophic event; growing the digital jurisdictions. economy in remote northern communities; The 2017 forum was held in Montréal, government service delivery in Canada’s Québec from September 5-8, 2017. The North; and, labour force development. Honourable Richard Feehan, Minister of Indigenous Relations, attended the 2017 Forum on behalf of the Government of Alberta.
26 88 Northern MLA Roundtable
The NADC meets annually with Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) with constituencies in the NADC region. In December 2017, the Council met with northern MLAs and learned about the latest developments and promising opportunities emerging in various northern constituencies. Northern priorities including transportation, broadband infrastructure, education, tourism and development opportunities for northern communities were discussed.
The NADC will continue to meet with northern MLAs and host events to share information on relevant reports and hear how the NADC can best support northern residents in their constituencies.
27 89 Economic Developers Alberta Annual The NADC focused on Council’s role in linking social and economic 2018 Conference and AGM development in the north and the need to approach northern priorities and projects through this holistic lens. Recent reports were shared, The NADC attended the 2018 Economic Developers Alberta including the Economic Area Profile, Workforce Scan, and Northern (EDA) annual conference in Banff from March 21-23, 2018 Alberta Broadband Preparedness Project. The NADC Bursary and participated in the breakout session entitled “Government program and its importance in growing the workforce in the north Resources for Economic Developers: Stories from Across the was highlighted along with the personal story of a previous bursary Province.” Panelists included presenters from various branches of recipient who is now living and working in the north. the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. EDA is Alberta’s The NADC will continue to engage with the networks like EDA to leading economic development network, committed to advancing share and learn expertise that is valuable in fostering sustainable the economic development profession by providing resources, economic prosperity in the north. professional development and networking opportunities.
28 90 Caribou Recovery In December 2017, the Government of Alberta released draft range plans as part of its three-phase approach to finalizing a long-term strategy for the at-risk Woodland Caribou. In addition to the range plans, phase two also included online consultation, multi-stakeholder meetings, and six public information sessions. The government will review and analyze all feedback received to inform range-specific details and a final draft plan will be released.
The NADC engaged with the provincial government communicating the concerns of northern stakeholders regarding the need for a balance between protection of the caribou and socio-economic impacts.
NADC members and staff attended information sessions in Fort McMurray, Cold Lake, High Level and Grande Prairie.
NADC will continue to participate in discussions with all levels of government and advocate on behalf of northern Alberta so that a plan that fully understands the social and economic impacts of achieving caribou recovery is developed.
29 91 Health Care Practicum
Through a partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS) North Zone, the NADC 1 7 2 supports students considering a northern Biomedical Combined Dietician placement for their health care practicum Engineering Lab and Xray to expose students to the north and Technology Technology career opportunities in health care in the region. Applications are prioritized based on practicum location, and programs of 3 1 3 study linked to high demand health fields, Emergency Licensed Medical as determined by AHS Talent Acquisitions. Medical Practical Laboratory In 2017-18, the NADC provided $50,000 in Technician- Nurse Technology funding to 47 students who completed a Paramedic health care practicum in northern Alberta. Students received reimbursement for travel and accommodation to designated 5 1 8 locations and facilities. The program was Medical Nutrition Occupational oversubscribed by twenty-eight per cent. Radiologic and Food Therapy Technology Sciences
1 1 4 Pharmacy Pharmacy Physical Technician Therapy
7 1 2 Registered Social Work Therapeutic Nurse Recreation
30 92 The NADC Bursary Programs
The NADC bursaries help to attract and retain skilled In collaboration with the Alberta Student Aid office of Alberta professionals in demand by northern businesses and Advanced Education, the NADC offered 237 return service communities. Recipients of the NADC bursary enter into an bursaries to Alberta students in the 2017-18 academic year. agreement to live and work in northern Alberta when they This number includes the NADC bursaries, specialty bursaries, complete their education - one year of full-time work for each year partnership bursaries through the Bursary Partnership program, of bursary support. Students who do not complete their return First Nation (status or non-status), Métis and Inuit Bursary, and the service obligation must repay the bursary funds they received. Northern Student Teacher Bursary, offered in collaboration with Since 2000, the NADC has awarded 4,385 bursaries, and the Alberta Education. Details on the NADC bursaries can be found in program maintains a high rate of return service. In 2017-18, the the Our Bursaries section of the NADC website. return service rate was 71 per cent. Demand for the bursary program continues to exceed available funding.
NADC Bursaries Awarded in 2017-18, 237 in total 2017-18 Rate of Return Service
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53 Unfulfilled return service 71% 27 26 17 Return service fulfilled 10 10
Number of bursaries of Number awarded
Education Health Care Humanities Social Services
Engineering/Technical Business AdministrationAgriculture/Environment Fields of studies for awarded bursaries
31 93 2017-18 Bursary Programs at a Glance
. The NADC awarded three bursaries for Nurse Practitioners. 3 Specialty Bursary – Nurse Practitioner • 3 students received: . Pharmacy is one of the programs in high $9,000 demand in the north. The NADC Speciality Bursary – Pharmacy Specialty4 Bursary – was awarded to four students. Pharmacy • 4 students received: $6,000 The NADC
. Two in Medicine and three in Bursary Dentistry received the NADC Programs Speciality Bursary this year. 5 Specialty Bursary – Medical and Dentistry • 5 students received $12,000
. Alberta Education collaborates with Student Aid Alberta and the NADC to offer the Northern Teacher20 Bursary Student Teacher Bursary (NSTB). Applicants in • 8 students received: their last or second to last year of schooling in $8,000 an Education faculty who would be qualified to • 12 students received: teach high demand subjects such as math and $16,000 sciences.
32 94 . The NADC General Bursary focuses on students training in professions determined to be in demand by northern employers. General80 Bursary In the 2017-2018 academic year, 80 students received • 74 with an amount the general NADC bursary. The educational levels of the of $6,000 • 6 with an amount recipients were different: of $3,000 • 7 certificate • 34 diploma • 29 degree
. The Bursary Partnerships Program (BPP) allows sponsors to provide students they select between The NADC $1,000 and $3,000, and then apply to the NADC for Bursary67 Partnerships matching bursary funds. Specialty bursaries allow for Bursary • Total amount awarded: higher matching funds amount ranging from $6,000 to $221,150 $12,000. Eighteen different sponsors partnered in the Programs • Provided through NADC: BPP in 2017-18. $109,700 • Sponsor portions: $ 111,450
. This bursary provides $6,000 for students in a certificate or diploma studies and $10,000 for students in a Bachelors, Masters or PhD program. In its third 58 year of existence the FNMI Bursary program received First Nation, Métis or Inuit Bursary 190 applications and selected 58 individuals. The • 1 student received: NADC completed selection in August and December. $3,000 A total of $509,000 was provided to students who • 16 students received: committed to living and working within the NADC $6,000 boundary after they complete their studies. • 41 students received: $10,000
33 95 NADC Communications
The NADC uses multiple methods to Social media highlights 2017-18 communicate with and gather feedback from northern residents, business and industry and community leaders. The NADC website and social media (Facebook and Twitter) provide timely information on projects and initiatives to maximize reach to northern Albertans. Newsletters and videos produced throughout the year highlight NADC research, partnerships and events. 448 1075 Face-to-face meetings, roundtables, and FOLLOWERS FOLLOWERS expert presentations keep Council and staff 16.7% GROWTH 6.5% GROWTH apprised of challenges and opportunities as FROM 2016-17 FROM 2016-17 they emerge across the region. 102 POSTS 163 ORIGINAL The NADC is actively implementing new CONTENT TWEETS communications tools and analyses and updating its communications strategies. Through this work, we aim to strategically grow our networks and build critical connections with new stakeholders to improve correspondence with established connections. An animated video +100,000 featuring the Council has To keep up to date on all of the latest PAGE VIEWS been created and released. To watch the video, please NADC news, events and activities, Top web hits were visit the NADC webpage. follow us on: directed at NADC’s new Council roster and the https://www.facebook.com/ Bursary pages. Over 90 NADCca/ per cent of users are in province and higher than nine per cent are https://twitter.com/NADCca international.
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34 96 Appendices
Appendix A: Council Members in Northern Communities April 2017 Industrial hemp and flax opportunity seminar in Whitecourt
September 2017
Seven new Council Members Appointed, and Jason Schulz re-appointed
October 2017 Debbie Jabbour re-appointed as Chair of the NADC Council orientation session in Peace River Review of the NADC strategies, programs and activities
December 2017 Council meeting in Edmonton Northern MLA Roundtable in Edmonton
January 2018 Water North Coalition meeting in Beaverlodge
February 2018 Council meeting in Grande Prairie Economic Development Officers Roundtable in Grande Prairie NADC meet and greet at Growing the North Conference in Grande Prairie Presentation to County of Grande Prairie Council
March 2018 Ken Noskey re-appointed as a Council Member Caribou Range Plan consultation sessions in Grande Prairie Council teleconference on Caribou Range Plans Meeting in Edmonton with Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), previously Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC)
35 97 Appendices
Appendix B: Council Biographies*
Debbie Jabbour, Chair Alden Armstrong Ken Noskey
Debbie Jabbour was elected to the Alden Armstrong was elected three times to Ken Noskey is currently serving his 28th year Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the Paddle Prairie Council, serving two terms as an elected official. He was president of the constituency of Peace River, on May 5, as Chairman and once as Vice-Chairman. the Métis Settlements General Council for 2015. On June 11, 2015, she was elected He was also elected President of the nine years, has served on the Council of the Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees. General Council for one term. Because of his Peavine Métis Settlement for 19 years, and She currently serves as a member of the election to office, he was able to provide the was re-elected for another term in October Standing Committee on Legislative Offices northern perspective to Alberta’s Water for 2017. He has presented to both the Senate and the Special Standing Committee on Life Strategy and ensured that the north was and the Royal Aboriginal Commission on Members’ Services. served while he was a director on the Rural Aboriginal governance and twice travelled Alberta Development Fund. abroad with the federal government to Prior to serving as a Member of the share the Canadian experience of Aboriginal Legislative Assembly, she worked as a His community service was recognized in governance with Indigenous people in mental health specialist, an analyst with 2005 with an Alberta Centennial Medal. He Argentina and Thailand. He represented the Alberta Health, and as a Hansard input looks forward to contributing his extensive Peavine Métis Settlement as a member of editor with the Alberta Legislative Assembly. background in Aboriginal governance and the Lesser Slave Lake Economic Alliance his passion for strengthening northern and and the High Prairie Chamber of Commerce. rural communities and the environment to his role with the NADC. Ken’s passion is to see the north’s human resources developed to maximize the potential of the region’s natural resources and contribute to building stronger communities across the north.
36 98 Cody Beairsto Jason Schulz Karla Buffalo
Cody Beairsto is a partner in a family-run Jason Schulz has worked with the Karla Buffalo has lived in the north since business founded 54 years ago and has Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business 1999 and is currently CEO of the Athabasca previously served one year as president, Association (NAABA) that facilitated an Tribal Council, which provides services and four years as a member, of the Grande Aboriginal Incubator study to encourage to five First Nations. She has previously Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce. success in Aboriginal business. The worked with Fort McKay First Nation as As a current member of the Community study was a multi-stakeholder initiative manager of government relations, with Futures Grande Prairie and Region Board, undertaken by NAABA, Keyano College, the Syncrude in stakeholder relations, and with he particularly enjoys the role he plays in Government of Alberta, the Government of the Government of Alberta in community helping entrepreneurs access the capital Canada and industry. development. they need to get started, innovate, and grow. Jason taught business at Keyano College In her community, Karla volunteers as In delivering the NADC’s mandate, Cody for 10 years, teaching courses in marketing the head Doula. Doulas provide support brings his passion for social and economic and human resources. He was a contracts to expectant mothers to help them have development and his belief that, more now manager with industry and is currently healthy pregnancies and prepare for a than ever, Albertans and northerners cannot Director, Strategic Advisory Services with successful labour and delivery. She is develop in isolation of each other. Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN). mentoring and training others to practice Jason is a member of the Wood Buffalo this important vocation for the health and Housing and Development Corporation and support of mothers and babies. a former member of the Wood Buffalo Real Estate and Zoning Development Appeals She wants to see improved delivery of Board. government services and higher educational achievement for northern communities. He is a past member of the Board of Directors for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Child and Family services and sat on the Athabasca Oil Sands Area Transportation Coordinating Committee, which is comprised of industry, provincial, and municipal government and advocates 37 for transportation initiatives within the region. 99 Peter Cardinal Jeannette Danks Paula Evans
Peter Cardinal is a current board member Jeannette Danks is a financial advisor with Paula Evans has previously served as with Community Futures Lac La Biche a long history in the banking and finance a Municipal Councillor for the Town of and AlbertaHUB, as well as former board industry and has held executive positions Athabasca for nine years and is a retired member of the trust fund and health board with the Peace River and District Chamber teacher. She is currently the chair of the of Métis Settlements General Council for all of Commerce, Peace River Curling Club, Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives eight settlements. In his role with Community and Peace River Child Care Association. Board, treasurer for the Athabasca Heritage Futures Lac La Biche, Peter values his ability In her role with the Peace River Child Care Society, and a member of Science Outreach to provide business coaching and prepare Association, she helped guide the funding Athabasca, the Baptiste and Island Lake the newest entrepreneurs for success. Peter and construction phases to replace the Stewardship Society, and the Crooked sees the recent economic downturn as an daycare building that had been destroyed by Creek Conservancy. All these community opportunity to focus on improving oil and a fire in May 2014. development initiatives strive to improve the gas technologies and diversify into other quality of life of northern citizens. Jeannette is most interested in social and industries. economic development and looks forward Paula understands that community Peter helped revive Buffalo Days and its to contributing her experience in finance development is as important as economic Métis triathlon that tests participants’ skills in and her understanding of community development if a community plans to retain canoeing, running, and horseback riding. He action to help pursue social and economic both its workforce and younger generations. also helped start the Wellness Committee to development in the north through a offer community-based programs in social, balanced approach that spans industry mental, and emotional well-being. diversification to equal access to healthcare and education.
38 100 Sheri MacMillan
Sheri MacMillan is an Addictions Counsellor with Alberta Health Services where she sees many of the people that suffer when the economy goes through its boom and bust cycle. Her interest extends to the workplace where she is making a difference by becoming a Union Steward with Health Sciences Association of Alberta to be an advocate for workers in a volatile economy. Sheri enjoys scrapbooking in her free time for self-care and has had some of her work published in the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine.
She wants to work on the development of community and service delivery mandate, working to give social agencies a voice and preparing community agencies to help with people in need.
* Full biographies are available on the NADC website.
39 101 40 102 103 CONTACT: Northern Alberta Development Council 206 Provincial Building 9621 – 96 Avenue, Postal Bag 900-14 Peace River, Alberta T8S 1T4 Tel 780.624.6274 Fax 780.624.6184 www.nadc.ca
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Message from Honourable Lori Sigurdson
Minister of Seniors and Housing December 2018
It certainly has been a busy few months at Seniors and Housing, with plenty of exciting news to share. Though I have had to spend some time away for treatment, the work of the ministry continues.
In September, our Aging Well in Community grant program was introduced to help seniors live more safely and independently in their chosen communities. These grants will fund community-based initiatives to address issues affecting seniors such as ageism, social inclusion, elder abuse prevention and age-friendly communities. We are in the process of reviewing the applications.
For the first time, our government officially proclaimed October 1 as Day of Older Persons in Alberta. This proclamation aligns our province with a worldwide movement to honour seniors. Over the years, this day has highlighted seniors’ issues and has been a catalyst for change. We are proud to be a part of it.
The Minister’s Seniors Service Awards are always a highlight of my year. In October, we honoured seven individuals and two organizations for their important contributions to seniors in our province. I encourage you to nominate a person or organization you have seen making a difference in the lives of seniors.
I am so pleased to share with you that, on December 11, the Lieutenant Governor gave Royal Assent to Bill 26, an Act to Combat Poverty and Fight for Persons with Disabilities. The Act will
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Income Support, AISH and provincial seniors’ program benefit rates will increase on January 1, 2019. Going forward, the rates will increase annually to account for inflation. Through Seniors and Housing, this bill will protect seniors by:
Ensuring annual increases to benefits in Alberta Seniors Benefit and Special Needs Assistance; and Ensuring seniors in lodge settings receive an increase in their monthly disposable income.
This legislation will increase vital financial supports that a quarter million of Alberta's most vulnerable citizens rely on to help them meet their basic needs and take part in our communities.
We have much more to share with you in our newsletter. I hope you find this issue helpful and informative.
Lori Sigurdson Minister of Seniors and Housing December 2018
In this issue:
Minister's Seniors Service Awards Seniors' Week Act to Combat Poverty and Fight for Albertans with Disabilities Changes to Alberta's Liquor Regulations Reducing social isolation for seniors - new toolkit supplements Increased support for Legal Aid Insurance information for volunteer drivers and community-based organizations providing transportation Age-Friendly Edmonton: The First Five Years Information sharing eCourse Webinar recording available - Social inclusion and the design of age-friendly spaces Three age-friendly housing models share top prize in international contest
Minister's Seniors Service Awards
Recognize Albertans and organizations that make a difference in the lives of seniors and their communities! Since 1998, the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards have recognized outstanding contributions of Albertans of any age who volunteer their time to make a difference in the lives of seniors. Alberta Seniors and Housing is accepting nominations for the 2019 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. Individuals and organizations are eligible to be nominated in three award categories,
123 individual, organization or the Alice Modin Award. The Alice Modin Award recognizes an individual or couple, who is 65 years of age or older and has been volunteering in their community for 20 or more years, actively promotes volunteerism amongst seniors or in support of seniors, and/or has had a provincial impact for seniors through their volunteer efforts.
Nominees will be recognized at community celebrations to be held across Alberta during the summer. The Minister will select award recipients to be honoured at a special ceremony in the fall of 2019. Nomination booklets and further information on the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards can be found here : https://www.alberta.ca/ministers-seniors-service-awards.aspx.
Get your nominations in today, the nomination deadline is February 28, 2019.
Seniors' Week
Seniors’ Week has been recognized since 1986 to celebrate and recognize the contributions seniors make to enhance the quality of life in Alberta. Each year organizations hold events throughout the province, and communities show their support for seniors by declaring Seniors’ Week locally.
Seniors’ Week 2019 is June 2 – 8, and the provincial launch will be on Monday, June 3. If your community or organization is interested in co-hosting the provincial launch event, click here to submit a proposal before January 21, 2019.
To post your seniors-related special event click here.
Act to Combat Poverty and Fight for Albertans with Disabilities
The Government of Alberta is creating financial stability for a quarter million Albertans by increasing Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), Income Support and seniors’ benefits to help recipients meet their basic needs and participate in their communities.
The Act to Combat Poverty and Fight for Albertans with Disabilities enshrines annual benefit rate increases indexed to inflation, to ensure these supports keep pace with the cost of living. On December 11, the Lieutenant Governor gave Royal Assent to Bill 26, and the Act will come into effect on January 1, 2019.
Examples of monthly rate increases for January 1, 2019 include:
$280 to $285.92 – Alberta Seniors Benefit maximum monthly benefit for single seniors; and $315 to $322 – Minimum monthly disposable income amount for seniors' lodges, long- term care and designated supportive living.
Benefit rates vary depending on Albertans’ needs, household composition and other factors.
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Changes to Alberta's Liquor Regulations
The Government of Alberta has made changes to the province's liquor regulations. With these changes, seniors’ lodge facility owners and operators may authorize residents to consume their own supply of liquor within other rooms and in common areas.
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Reducing social isolation for seniors - new toolkit supplements
The Forum of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors has developed three supplements to its 2017 Social Isolation of Seniors toolkit. The new supplements focus on the social inclusion needs of three specific sub populations:
new immigrant and refugee seniors; LGBTQ2S seniors; and Indigenous seniors.
These supplements will be useful for service providers, community groups and health professionals directly involved with older adults.
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Increased support for Legal Aid
The Government of Alberta is increasing support for legal aid to ensure seniors with low income and other vulnerable Albertans can access the justice system in years to come.
A $70-million increase over four years will allow Legal Aid Alberta, which manages the province’s legal aid program, to broaden access, improve services and meet future demand. Last year, more than 60,000 Albertans accessed Legal Aid, with more than a third of those cases involving family matters. The funding will also make Alberta’s legal system more efficient by minimizing delays and reducing court backlogs.
For more information about Legal Aid visit www.legalaid.ab.ca/.
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Insurance information for volunteer drivers and community- based organizations providing transportation
The Alberta Voluntary Sector Insurance Council has developed the Volunteer Sector Insurance Toolkit on the common types of insurance coverage for nonprofit organizations and charities. The toolkit includes information on assessing an organization’s insurance needs, choosing a broker or an agent, managing an insurance program, and working with a board (or other organizational structure) on insurance issues. The toolkit also includes a glossary of common insurance terms and references, checklists, templates and other resources.
Click here to access the Volunteer Sector Insurance Toolkit.
The Insurance Bureau of Canada has developed a handout that provides information about insurance for volunteer drivers and community organizations that provide transportation.
The above handout, along with further information about building and sustaining a transportation service, is available in the Transportation Toolkit for the Implementation of Alternate Transportation for Seniors, developed by the University of Alberta’s Medically At-Risk Driver Centre in collaboration with a number of stakeholders including the Ministry of Seniors and Housing.
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126 Age-Friendly Edmonton: The First Five Years
In 2013, Age-Friendly Edmonton partners embarked on a five-year action plan guided by a vision of a city that values, respects, engages and actively supports its seniors. This report to the community highlights the work done to turn the Vision for an Age-Friendly Edmonton Action Plan into reality.
Click here to read the report.
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Information sharing eCourse
Learn how provincial and federal privacy legislation enables governments, organizations and individuals to share information about the clients they have in common. This allows organizations to coordinate efforts and provide the best response to meet the needs of Albertans.
Information sharing eCourse learning objectives:
Understand how sharing the right kind of information in the right way can lead to better outcomes for Albertans. Identify key privacy legislation in Alberta. Recognize how existing privacy legislation enables information sharing. Identify steps and considerations in the information sharing process. Understand that other program legislation and regulations can impact information sharing.
Click here to access this online eCourse.
Alberta’s Information Sharing Strategy was established to enable organizations to share information to make the best decisions possible for Albertans’ health, education and safety.
For information about the Strategy and other information sharing resources visit www.alberta.ca/information-sharing.aspx.
Webinar recording available - Social inclusion and the design of age-friendly spaces
The recording for the Social Inclusion and the Design of Age-friendly Spaces webinar hosted by the International Federation on Aging (IFA), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), is now available online.
127 This webinar provides participants with information on barriers to social inclusion in age-friendly communities, and highlights how participatory research with older adults can have a positive impact on building age-friendly environments.
The recording for this webinar can be found by clicking here. The PDF presentation of this webinar can be found by clicking here.
Click here to access recordings of other webinars hosted by the IFA/WHO.
Three age-friendly housing models share top prize in international contest
In 2017 Grantmakers in Aging and the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities launched the Innovation@Home contest to identify successful age-friendly housing innovations from around the world.
The winning programs are:
Aconchego Program (Porto, Portugal); No-Cost building Permits (Sausalito, California, USA); and Home Refurbishment Program (Barcelona, Spain).
Innovation@Home received a wide range of entries from 15 countries. All contest entries will be added to the publicly available WHO Global Database of Age-Friendly Practices at https://extranet.who.int/agefriendlyworld/afp/.
Grantmakers in Aging will be developing a report to examine promising age-friendly housing programs, and provide insights from leading authorities and practitioners in the field.
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