June 15, 2021

BRAZEAU COUNTY

COUNCIL MEETING

June 15, 2021

VISION: Brazeau County fosters RURAL VALUES, INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP and is a place where a DIVERSE ECONOMY offers QUALITY OF LIFE for our citizens.

MISSION: A spirit of community created through INNOVATION and OPPORTUNITIES

GOALS

1) Brazeau County collaboration with Canadians has created economic opportunity and prosperity for our community. That we intentionally, proactively network with Canadians to bring ideas and initiative back to our citizens.

2) Brazeau County has promoted and invested in innovation offering incentives diversifying our local economy, rural values and through opportunities reducing our environmental impact. Invest in green energy programs, water and waste water upgrades, encourage, support, innovation and economic growth through complied LUB, promoting sustaining small farms, hamlet investment/redevelopment.

3) Brazeau County is strategically assigning financial and physical resources to meet ongoing service delivery to ensure the success of our greater community. Rigorous budget and restrictive surplus process, petition for government funding, balance budget with department goals and objectives.

4) Brazeau County has a land use bylaw and framework that consistently guides development and promotes growth. Promotes development of business that is consistent for all “open for business.” Attract and retain businesses because we have flexibility within our planning documents.

5) Come to Brazeau County to work, rest and play. This encompasses all families. We have the diversity to attract people for the work opportunities. We have recreation which promotes rest and play possibilities that are endless.

6) Brazeau County is responsive to its citizenship needs and our citizens are engaged in initiatives. Engage in various levels - website, Facebook, newspapers, open houses. VALUES

We recognize the benefit of diversity among our communities, resources and work to respect their uniqueness.

We ensure responsible stewardship and we understand the decisions we make today will echo for generations.

We believe in acting with integrity.

We are open and transparent in all activities and decisions.

We respect our citizens through active listening to deliver services fairly and respond appropriately.

861/20-11-17 Council to Review Procedural Bylaw for cell phone usage Completed 976/20-12-15 Reach out to Drake’s Handi Bus for business plan and flat Completed rate fees for Brazeau County residents 983/20-12-15 Research Modeste Creek Campground background and Completed come forward with a recommended procedure for public consultation 984/20-12-15 Prepare a working statement regarding MMI concerns and Completed understanding to Council on January 5 or 19, 2021 for discussion and ratification for a possible press release. 995/20-12-15 Meeting with legal to discuss Birchwood Expropriation Completed 996/20-12-15 Meeting with legal to discuss independent contractor Completed proposal 571/20-08-18 Research Options and Costs, including Alberta Recycle to Completed have a toxic recycle site on east and west side 908/20-12-01 Administration to research potential risks and restrictions Completed and bring back a report on January 19, 2021 regarding the Smoky Lake County Regional Heritage Board Letter of Support to designate a portion of the N. Sask River under the Canadian Heritage River Systems 998/20-12-15 Develop a decision tree for airport development and Completed research airport incomes 767/20-10-20 Members-at-large must be appointed from all areas of the Completed County for a balanced representation - draft a policy to provide direction to Council and member-at-large appointments 012/21-01-05 Draft Procedural Bylaw for Review Completed 062/21-01-19 Discussion with AT regarding wide load signage on Hwy 621 Completed 064/21-01-19 Gather information on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms Completed and how that would relate to health orders and mandates 058/21-01-19 Investigate Rocky Mountain House and Villeneuve Airports Completed 063/21-01-19 Research Lougheed Coal Policy and recent decisions Completed 104/21-02-02 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to write a Completed letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs advising that the input Brazeau County provided on well drilling tax was not for it to be permanent. 113/21-02-02 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to write a Completed letter to FCM stating Council’s disappointment in representation and copy it to the MD of Bonnyville and the RMA. 498/20-07-07 Letter of support for the Drayton Valley and District No longer required Historical Society grant application 084/21-02-02 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to look into Completed training for LARB and CARB and not having to train as many people and limiting the costs. 098/21-02-02 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to revise the Completed Herbicide Rebate Program Policy based on the discussion today. 485/20-07-07 Administration to work with the Town Administration to Completed institute the County’s recommendations for ICF and IDP. 025/21-01-05 Modeste Creek Campground discussion Completed 056/21-01-19 Lobbying strategy to improve local health care system Completed 166/21-02-16 Administration to proceed with the land lease SE 29-49-07- Completed W5M subject to any additional financial impact. 199/21-03-02 Administration to research a policy regarding public Completed disclosure regarding rebates. 210/21-03-02 Letter to Premier and Minister Savage regarding coal mining Completed concerns and consultation. 212/21-03-02 Letter to Province to assist with affordable childcare. Completed 208/21-03-02 Administration to research revenue from our solar arrays. Completed 300/21-04-06 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to draft a Completed letter to MP Jim Carr opposing the federal downloading of disaster recovery funds. 304/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to send the Coal Presentations from Completed today’s agenda to Minister Nixon, Premier Kennedy and MLA Mark Smith for their serious consideration. 308/21-04-06 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to draft a Completed letter under the Reeve’s signature in response to the letter on page 274. 310/21-04-06 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to send a Completed letter to the Province asking if we can use the mediation surplus grant funds towards arbitration. 336/21-04-07 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to send a Completed letter to Alberta Transportation to request the mowing to continue along the highways 288/21-04-06 Administration to bring back a report outlining how to Completed lessen restrictions regarding environmental easements and reserves, in current agreements and policies, for Council’s review for May 4, 2021. 295/21-04-06 Administration to bring back a framework for a grader Completed naming contest. 375/21-04-20 Administration to follow up and research on the Twp Road Completed 474 approach and brushing as previously requested by Mr. Ekstrom. 391/21-04-20 Administration to issue a letter to Taverner Inc. and Completed provide information notices to gravel trucks operators. 394/21-04-20 Administration to bring back further options regarding the Completed Regenwetter file, as discussed in closed, and to include the Town of Drayton Valley's input in the options. 395/21-04-20 Administration to investigate the cost of, and research Completed funding, to pave RR 83 south of HWY 620 and conduct a current traffic count, and Twp Road 494 past the County Administration building and Range Road 73 north of Rocky Rapids. 404/21-05-04 Administration to research other options for procedures Completed and policies in regards to internments at County owned cemeteries. 416/21-05-04 Administration to send a letter to the Premier with regards Completed to everything that Brazeau County has done, all the good stuff, relating it to the chopping wood comment. 449/21-05-18 Administration to come back with a request for decision Completed with options to upgrade and repair the bridge walkway behind the Rocky Rapids playground. 454/21-05-18 Administration to bring back an update report with the Completed costs to upgrade the transformer and solar array at the Violet Grove wetland project location.

BRAZEAU COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DATE: 2021 06 15 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ______

Call to Order

Present

1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda (Pages 6 - 10)

2. Adoption of the minutes of the Council Meeting of: a) June 1, 2021 Regular Council Meeting (Pages 11 - 25)

3. Business Arising

Follow Up Action List: MOTION ACTION STATUS 595/20-08-18 Administration look into purchasing lands from the Province Target Date: around Lodgepole. Oct 2021 733/20-10-06 Fire warning sign at the entrance of Birchwood. Completed 123/21-02-02 Administration to research on land matter as discussed in Completed closed. 147/21-02-16 Administration to continue to work on education, for Completed everyone, in regards to hunting. 289/21-04-06 Administration to adjust the policies in the Municipal Target Date: Development Plan to lessen restrictions regarding July 6, 2021 environmental easements and reserves for Council’s review July 6, 2021. 299/21-04-06 Administration to draft a resolution to RMA to refuse the Target Date: downloading of disaster funds from the Province. Zone 3 Mtg July 9, 2021 323/21-04-07 Administration to bring back the Asset Management Target Date: information for Council’s consideration. Sept 7, 2021 332/21-04-07 Administration to locate the policy for road requests; and, if it Target Date: cannot be located to create one and bring it back to for Sept 7, 2021 Council’s consideration. 355/21-04-20 Administration to set up a virtual meeting with the Reeve, In progress Justice Minister, Minister of Health, RCMP, Town of Drayton Valley, and Minister of Mental Health and send a letter of concern regarding RCMP members significant increase in time

6 towards escorting individuals in mental distress to approved facilities. 410/21-05-04 Administration to review the cost of development of Twp Target Date: Road 473 from RR 52 to RR 53 as an alternative to Twp Road July 20, 2021 474 including the ½ mile section of RR 52 north of Twp Rd 473. 450/21-05-18 Administration to work with Alberta Environment and Parks Target Date: and the West Central Riverboat Association to amend the July 6, 2021 Willey West Campground Lease to include the proposed boat launch in the existing lease and investigate possible marina. 451/21-05-18 Administration to bring back the cost of road stabilizer on the Completed gravel haul route, and talk to Taverner about this being the required adequate dust control prescribed by the County. 453/21-05-18 Administration to look into and bring back information on Completed selling our carbon credits. 455/21-05-18 Administration to bring back a detailed report of the solar Completed revenues, costs, pros and cons of the current solar systems Brazeau County has invested. 485/21-06-01 Administration to bring back amendments to the nuisance Target Date: Bylaw 751-11 as per Council discussion in closed session. July 6, 2021 492/21-06-01 Administration to get quotes for contractors to fix the slides Completed on RR 52 north and south of Hwy 39, and Twp Road 494 by June 15, 2021. 493/21-06-01 Administration to go out for RFP on our power and solar Target Date: arrays. July 6, 2021

496/21-06-01 Administration to amend Bylaw 947-17 to allow residents to Completed dig a hole for cremated remains, if Administration marks the site, the applicant signs a waiver, and follows provincial guidelines if applicable, with no associated fees and bring back to Council for all three readings. 512/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to bring Completed back information regarding the Bamsey Road request for June 15, 2021. 507/21-06-01 Letter of condolence to chief and band members of Completed neighbouring indigenous communities. 508/21-06-01 Administration to send letter to the Province and appropriate Completed ministers requesting help with the mental health crisis.

510/21-06-01 Administration to draft a letter to Alberta Transportation with Completed regards to mowing on highways within Brazeau County and include the photos from Council members.

7 4. Urgent Items

5. CAO Report

6. Delegations/Appointments

9:15 am Brian Senio Korte Consulting Mental Health Patient & Rural PAC Establishment Update

11:00 am Public Input Session

11:30 am Questions from the Media

1:00 pm Citizen Appreciation Award: Gary Schuster Presented by Councillor D. Wiltse

Citizen Appreciation Award: Delaney Ayette Presented by Councillor M. Gressler

7. Planning and Development a) Development Permit for Natural Resource (Gravel) Extraction (Cell B) and Processing & Stockpiling (Cell A) within Pt. NW 12-49-7-W5M - Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 26 - 80)

b) Twin Ravines Subdivision Expiry - Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 81 - 83)

c) Lauer Industrial Subdivision - Expiry Extension - Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 84 - 86)

8. Public Works a) 2021 Construction Projects - Update Report to Council attached (Pages 87 - 92)

b) Bamsey Road Request - Update Report to Council attached (Pages 93 - 96)

c) Range Road 65 Dust Control - Update Report to Council attached (Page 97)

d) TWP 494, RR 52 N, RR 52 S Quotes for Slide Repairs - Update Report to Council attached (Pages 98 - 99)

9. Fire Services No reports

10. Agriculture Services No reports

8 11. Community Services a) Cemetery Bylaw 1080-21 - Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 100 - 120)

b) Proposed Boat Launch at Willey West - Update Report to Council attached (Pages 121 - 122)

12. Finance a) Bank Reconciliation Statement as of May 31, 2021 (Page 123)

13. General Matters a) Solar Revenues, Costs, Pros, and Cons - Update Report to Council attached (Pages 124 - 126)

b) Selling Carbon Credits - Update Report to Council attached (Pages 127 - 129)

14. Correspondence a) Smoky Lake County re: Canadian Heritage River designation (Pages 130 - 157)

15. Agricultural Service Board - D. Wiltse, H. Swan, S. Wheale

16. Municipal Planning Commission - K. Westerlund, M. Gressler, A. Heinrich

17. Brazeau Seniors Foundation - M. Gressler

18. Drayton Valley Library Municipal Board - S. Wheale

19. Breton Municipal Library Board - S. Wheale

20. West Central Airshed Society - H. Swan

21. Yellowhead Regional Library Board - D. Wiltse

22. Drayton Valley FCSS - M. Gressler

23. North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance - B. Guyon

24. Eagle Point/Blue Rapids Parks Council - A. Heinrich

25. Pembina Area Synergy Group - H. Swan

26. Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee - K. Westerlund

27. Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre - K. Westerlund

28. Northern Mayors Group - B. Guyon

29. Breton and District FCSS - D. Wiltse 9

30. ALUS - B. Guyon

31. Recreation Board - H. Swan, A. Heinrich

32. Chamber of Commerce - D. Wiltse

33. Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant Board - B. Guyon

34. Hemp Update - A. Heinrich

35. Meeting Dates: None

36. Closed Session: a) Personnel FOIP Section 19 b) Land Acquisition FOIP Section 17 & 25

37. Round Table Wrap-Up

38. Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY 2021 06 01 CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve H. Swan, Councillor (by telephone) D. Wiltse, Councillor S. Wheale, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor S. McKerry, Interim Chief Administrative Officer T. Scharfl, Executive Assistant R. Bijeau, Administrative Assistant K. MacInnis, Corporate Communications Coordinator (by telephone)

ADDITION TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Addition to and Adoption of Agenda

466/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale to approve the agenda with the following additions:

Moment of silence for the remains of 215 children found in Kamloops - K. Westerlund

6. Delegations 9:15 a.m. Range Road 83 Resident Concerns Correspondence from Karl Graetz

7. Planning and Development c) Unsightly Premises Enforcement - S. Wheale

8. Public Works f) Range Road 52 slides - A. Heinrich g) RFP - for power - B. Guyon

13. General Matters a) Letter to O'Chiese Sunchild and Small Boys - K. Westerlund b) RCMP mental health - K. Westerlund

14. Correspondence d) Lynn Oberle re: RMA Council Minutes 2021 06 01 Page 1 of 15

17. Closed Session Personnel FOIP 19- A. Heinrich - after 9:15 a.m. delegation CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOMENT OF SILENCE Council observed a moment of silence in recognition of the remains of 215 children found in Kamloops B.C.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes

467/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2021 Council meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BUSINESS Business Arising ARISING Follow Up Action List S. McKerry reviewed the status of the action items.

468/21-06-01 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive the Follow Up Action List for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

URGENT Urgent Items ITEMS None

DELEGATION Range Road 83 Residents

Lori Toms asked what the update or plan to get pavement on Range Road 83 and why was the prep done last year if it is not being paved this year? They are suffering in dust.

Karl Graetz spoke to Range Road 83 safety concerns and asked when the County plans to address these? He asked does the County recognize the recreational area to the south and that when weather permits there is a large increase in traffic with trailers, heavy oilfield traffic making it is unsafe for travel. There is mud being tracked onto the road. He appreciates the road improvements but pavement is next step and asked when can we expect pavement? The dust control in May was not done fast enough.

Pete Calvert asked why bother with dust control? Why not keep that money for black top. He commented that he does not want dust control as calcium is not environmental friendly.

Graham Harper commented that the dust control ends at his place and he suffers. Council should keep residents informed of the plan for the road construction.

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Linda Claypool reported that the dust covers the grass and the cattle are at risk of disease. On weekends there is increased traffic and dust and the risk of accidents is huge. There has already been 2 near misses because of the dust and pot holes.

469/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the information from the Range Road 83 delegation for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CLOSED SESSION Closed Session

470/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council Meeting of June 1, 2021 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 9:36 a.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Personnel FOIP Section 19 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

471/21-06-01 Moved by M. Gressler that the regular Council Meeting of June 1, 2021 come out of ‘closed session’ at 9:58 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 9:58 a.m. to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 10:08 a.m.

PUBLIC HEARING Bylaw 1076-21 to Rezone Lot 6A Block 1 Plan 982 0064 and Lots 8 & 9 Block 1 Plan 3504 KS within NW 31-47-09-W5M from Commercial to Hamlet Residential

472/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council meeting of June 1, 2021 proceed into public hearing at K. Westerlund for Bylaw 1076-21. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

M. Martindale presented Bylaw 1076-21 for second and third reading.

Public Input - None

473/21-06-01 Moved by D. Wiltse that the regular Council meeting of June 1, 2021 come out of public hearing at 10:12 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

474/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale to give second reading to Bylaw 1076-21. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

475/21-06-01 Moved by H. Swan to give third reading to Bylaw 1076-21. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes 2021 06 01 Page 3 of 15

476/21-06-01 Moved by A. Heinrich to add to the agenda item 13. c) LARB and CARB discussion and item 8. h) Ten Year Road Plan and SB-90. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CLOSED SESSION Closed Session

477/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council Meeting of June 1, 2021 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 10:16 a.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Personnel FOIP Section 19 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

478/21-06-01 Moved by M. Gressler that the regular Council Meeting of June 1, 2021 come out of ‘closed session’ at 10:59 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:59 a.m. to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 11:06 a.m.

PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Public Input Session Reeve B. Guyon opened the Public Input Session at 11:08 a.m.

Allan Taylor asked what was the result of mediation, is there a lawyer involved, and what is the cost of all this? He further asked about his question regarding caveats from the last meeting. He made reference to other counties that don't transfer the caveats at the time of subdivision. He spoke to dust on Range Road 83 and stated that just because of the upcoming election the wants are exceeding the needs of Council. Council should look at other roads like Range Road 52 by the Carnwood Hall, there is a safety issue with no signs. Council should fix something that is needed rather than what people want. The Moose Hill Bridge is another issue. Council has already set the budget, and he is concerned with where the money is coming from to add projects. Council should not be changing their minds due to an upcoming election. He further raised concerns with COVID and the public not being able to attend meetings.

Reeve B. Guyon closed the Public Input Session at 11:15 a.m. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session

479/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council Meeting of June 1, 2021 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 11:16 a.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Personnel FOIP Section 19 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes 2021 06 01 Page 4 of 15

480/21-06-01 Moved by M. Gressler that the regular Council Meeting of June 1, 2021 come out of ‘closed session’ at 12:46 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 12:47 p.m. to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 1:31 p.m.

481/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale to bring back the organizational chart with any potential changes to the next council meeting June 15, 2021. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Planning and Development

Adding Charges to Tax Roll #002087 P. Whaley presented costs from a court order to be added to tax roll #002087.

482/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration, in accordance with the Court Order issued on March 9, 2021 and Section 553(1)(c) of the Municipal Government Act, that a charge of $5,000.00 be added to the tax roll of the lands legally described as Plan 982 0064, Block 16, Lot 15A for the unpaid invoice for costs awarded by the Court of Queen's Bench in regard to the County's injunction application. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Unsightly Premises Enforcement S. Wheale raised the issue that she does not believe unsightly premises should be enforced on farmland for vehicles and equipment on the property, unless it is trash blowing around She further pointed out that full quarters of land should be treated different than lots in hamlets and subdivisions.

CLOSED SESSION Closed Session

483/21-06-01 Moved by M. Gressler that the regular Council Meeting of June 1, 2021 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 1:50 p.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Third Party Personal Property FOIP Section 17 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

484/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council Meeting of June 1, 2021 come out of ‘closed session’ at 2:07 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 2:07 p.m. to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 2:30 p.m.

485/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to bring back amendments to the nuisance Bylaw 751-11 as per Council discussion in closed session. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PUBLIC WORKS Public Works

Hamlet of Cynthia Lagoon Refurbishments Tender L. Fischer presented the tender results for the Cynthia Lagoon Refurbishment project.

486/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to proceed with awarding the project to Parkway contingent upon: 1) stockpiling the clay material within the Hamlet of Cynthia on county owned lands; and 2) upon approval from Alberta Environment; and 3) provided the scope change results in a cost savings and direct Administration to bring back a report with the cost savings. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Rocky Rapids Pedestrian Bridge/Walking Path Upgrades L. Fischer presented information and costs on the upgrades to the pedestrian bridge and walking path in Rocky Rapids.

487/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the Rocky Rapids Pedestrian Bridge/Walking Path Upgrades report for information. IN FAVOUR M. Gressler K. Westerlund B. Guyon H. Swan OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale D. Wiltse CARRIED

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Range Road 73, Range Road 83 and Township Road 494 Paving Cost and Traffic Counts L. Fischer presented the estimated cost of paving, traffic count information and potential funding sources for paving Range Road 73, 83 and Township Road 494.

488/21-06-01 Moved by D. Wiltse to add Range Road 83 to the 2021 fall budget discussions, for pavement in 2022. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

489/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to add pavement for Range Road 73 from Twp 502 to HWY 624 and Township 494 from HWY 22 to Range Road 81 to the Ten Year Capital Road Plan. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Violet Grove Lagoon Wetlands Solar System Costs L. Fischer presented updated costs for the upgrades to the transformer and solar array at the Violet Grove Lagoon Wetlands Solar System.

490/21-06-01 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive for information the information on page 47 - 48 of the agenda regarding the Violet Grove lagoons wetlands costs. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich B. Guyon H. Swan K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED

2021 Household Hazardous Waste Roundup L. Fischer presented a report on the recent household hazardous waste round up.

491/21-06-01 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the household hazardous waste round up report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Range Road 52 Slides S. Wheale raised concerns with the slides on Range Road 52 south and the narrowness of the road causing accidents and farm equipment mobility safety issues. Farmers cannot use Range Road 52 and are forced to use the highways.

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A. Heinrich wants the two slides completed now and is concerned that the scope of the project has been changed to experimental procedures. He does not believe the new ideas are a long-term solution and the project needs to be done right away.

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 4:23 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 4:34 p.m.

492/21-06-01 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to get quotes for contractors to fix the slides on RR 52 north and south of Hwy 39, and Twp Road 494 by June 15, 2021. IN FAVOUR B. Guyon H. Swan K. Westerlund M. Gressler OPPOSED D. Wiltse A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED

Power Request for Proposal B. Guyon requested the County go to a request for proposal for a power provider.

493/21-06-01 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to go out for RFP on our power and solar arrays. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale A. Heinrich CARRIED

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Ten Year Plan

494/21-06-01 Moved by H. Swan to add paving Range Road 80 between 492 and Hwy 621 on the ten year road plan. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED

SB-90 Discussion H. Swan asked about SB-90 in The Ranch subdivision and the overall SB-90 program and requested that Administration send Council an update.

495/21-06-01 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the SB-90 discussion for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services

Cemetery Interment Practices L. Chambers presented options to work with applicants under the current Bylaw 947-17 wishing to open and close burials of cremated remains.

496/21-06-01 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to amend Bylaw 947- 17 to allow residents to dig a hole for cremated remains, if Administration marks the site, the applicant signs a waiver, and follows provincial guidelines if applicable, with no associated fees and bring back to Council for all three readings. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon D. Wiltse OPPOSED K. Westerlund M. Gressler CARRIED

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Recreation and Parks Month Proclamation L. Chambers presented a request from the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association for Council to proclaim June as Recreation and Parks month in Brazeau County.

497/21-06-01 Moved by H. Swan to proclaim June as Recreation and Parks month in Brazeau County. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

FINANCE Finance

Bylaw 1078-21 Printing of Ballots in Lots C. Swap presented Bylaw 1078-21 to allow for the printing of ballots in lots for the 2021 Municipal Election.

498/21-06-01 Moved by M. Gressler to give first reading to Bylaw 1078-21. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

499/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to give second reading to Bylaw 1078-21. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

500/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale to go to third reading for Bylaw 1078-21. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

501/21-06-01 Moved by D. Wiltse to give third reading to Bylaw 1078-21. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Bylaw 1079-21 Designation of Voting Stations C. Swap presented Bylaw 1079-21 to allow the Returning Officer to designate more than one voting station per division for the 2021 Municipal Election.

502/21-06-01 Moved by A. Heinrich to give first reading to Bylaw 1079-21. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

503/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale to give second reading to Bylaw 1079-21. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

504/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to go to third reading for Bylaw 1079-21. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

505/21-06-01 Moved by D. Wiltse to give third reading to Bylaw 1079-21. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Special Ballots C. Swap presented a request for a council resolution to approve the use of special ballots during the 2021 Municipal Election.

506/21-06-01 Moved by H. Swan to approve the use of special ballots during the 2021 Municipal Election for those who meet the criteria under the Local Authorities Act and that application for special ballot may be made by telephone, email or in person to the Returning Officer in the prescribed form. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

GENERAL MATTERS General Matters

Letter to O'Chiese, Sunchild and Small Boys

507/21-06-01 Moved to D. Wiltse send a letter of condolence to chief and band members of neighbouring Indigenous communities. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RCMP Mental Health

508/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to send letter to the Province and appropriate ministers requesting help with the mental health crisis. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

LARB and CARB

509/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale to receive item 13. c) for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS Correspondence/Items for Information

Alberta Transportation re: roadside mowing in Brazeau County

510/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to draft a letter to Alberta Transportation with regards to mowing on highways within Brazeau County and include the photos from Council members. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Village of Breton re: Support for the RCMP

511/21-06-01 Moved by A. Heinrich to receive the correspondence from the Village of Breton for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Ian and Catherine Bamsey re: Township Road 500A extension request

512/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to bring back information regarding the Bamsey Road request for June 15, 2021. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Lynn Oberle re: RMA

513/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale to receive the correspondence from Lynn Oberle for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COUNCILLOR REPORTS Councillor Reports April 21, 2021 Reeve B. Guyon reported that he attended:  ALUS  Regular Council  Budget  Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant  Regular Council  Aquatic Speech and Ground Breaking  Pembina Zone  Meeting with Sunchild Chief and Administration  Round Table with MLAs, Ministers West Economic Region  Meeting with Chamber of Commerce and Premier

Councillor S. Wheale reported that she attended:  Regular Council  Final Budget  Regular Council  ASB  Breton Library  Pembina Zone, Chamber of Commerce meeting with Minister Switzer  RCMP Meeting

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Councillor A. Heinrich reported that he attended:  Hemp Subcommittee Meeting  Council  Budget Meeting  MPC  Council  Virtual Call with Premier and Chamber of Commerce

Councillor K. Westerlund reported that she attended:  Regular Council Meeting  Final Budget Meeting  Municipal Planning Commission  Regular Council Meeting  RCMP/JSG Meeting  Minister Schweitzer Meeting  Premier Kenney Meeting

Councillor H. Swan reported that she attended:  Council Meeting  Budget Meeting  Council Meeting  ASB Meeting  Pembina Zone Meeting  Minister Schweitzer Economic Recovery Meeting  RCMP Meeting  Premier Kenney Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Councillor M. Gressler reported that he attended:  Council Meeting  Final Budget  MPC  FCSS  Council Meeting  Pembina Zone RMA  FCSS Subsidiary

Councillor D. Wiltse reported that she attended:  Council Meeting  Budget  Chamber Zoom Meeting/Chamber Meeting at CETC  Council Meeting  ASB  Pembina River Zone/Chamber Minister Switzer  Chamber sub group meeting  Premier Kenney Economic Recovery Plan Council Minutes 2021 06 01 Page 13 of 15

514/21-06-01 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the Council reports for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

515/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to add under meeting dates a request for a meeting with the RCMP. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

516/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to invite the RCMP Superintendent to attend the next RCMP quarterly update meeting with Council. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A. Heinrich left the meeting at 5:55 p.m. and returned at 6:01 p.m.

Reeve called for a break at 6:02 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 6:08 p.m.

517/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale to close the administration building at 3:00 p.m. on June 3, 2021 due to internet outage. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CLOSED SESSION Closed Session

518/21-06-01 Moved by D. Wiltse that the regular Council Meeting of June 1, 2021 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 6:14 p.m. for the purpose of discussing: Land FOIP Section 16 and 25 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

519/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council Meeting of June 1, 2021 come out of ‘closed session’ at 6:40 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 6:40 p.m. to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 6:43 p.m.

520/21-06-01 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to follow direction regarding the business opportunity as discussed in closed session. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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ADJOURNMENT 521/21-06-01 Moved by H. Swan that the regular Council Meeting of June 1, 2021 adjourn at 6:46 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve

Interim Chief Administrative Officer

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25 BRAZEAU COUNTY

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION

SUBJECT: Development Permit for Natural Resource (Gravel) Extraction (Cell B) and Processing & Stockpiling (Cell A) within Pt. NW 12-49-7-W5M DATE TO COUNCIL: June 15, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Martine Martindale, Development Officer ENDORSED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director of Public Works & Planning REVIEWED BY CAO: Shawn McKerry, Interim Chief Administrative Officer FILE NO: 21D-031 & 21D-032 Report/Document Attached ___X___ Available ______Nil ______

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Development Permits 21D-031 proposing Natural Resource (Gravel) Extraction (Cell B) and 21D-032 proposing Natural Resource (Gravel) Processing and Stockpiling (Cell A), on Pt. NW 12-49-7-W5M be approved, subject to the conditions listed in Appendices J and K.

TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary: Brazeau County has received two (2) Development Permit Applications to continue the operation for natural resource (gravel) extraction, processing and stockpiling on Pt. NW 12-49-7-W5M as shown on the attached Schedule A. Administration recommends that the Applications be approved subject to the conditions listed in the report.

Key information: The subject lands are located east of the Town of Drayton Valley, and are immediately west of Range Road 71 and north of Township Road 491A. The parcel is 148.5 ac (60.1 ha), with Cell B being 15.3 ac (6.2 ha) and Cell A being 31.0 ac (12.5 ha) in size as shown on the attached Appendix A. Adjacent land uses include Agricultural (AG) and Agricultural Holdings (AGH) to the east, Crown Lands (CL) to the north and west, and Rural Industrial (RI) to the south and southeast. Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Provincial Park borders the subject lands to the west.

The subject lands are zoned Direct Control (DC) under Bylaw 938-18 attached as Appendix A and are split into four (4) separate Cell Areas (A-D). As per DC Bylaw 938-18, natural resource (gravel) extraction, processing and stockpiling are discretionary uses and Council is the Development Authority for issuance of Development Permits on the subject property.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision –21D-031 & 21D-032 Natural Resource (Gravel) Page 1 of 3 26 Currently, there is a natural resource (gravel) extraction and processing operation located in the northwest corner of the property, referred to as Cell B (original permit 15D-129); and a processing operation located in the south portion of the property, referred to as Cell A (original permit 18D- 036). There are multiple principal uses including residential use currently permitted on the quarter. To date no concerns have been received by the County in regard the natural resource (gravel) extraction and processing operation.

Administration has circulated the Application to internal departments, external agencies, and adjacent landowners for review and comments.

Referral Responses Comments received from Buck Mountain Gas Co-op and TELUS identified that they had no concerns or issues. FortisAlberta has indicated they have no concerns with the application and have provided the required setbacks to power lines. Comments received from Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) – Sand and Gravel Operations and Water Act Divisions, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans have been cited in Appendix I of this report and have been considered within the draft conditions.

The internal department responses came from Public Works and Infrastructure, Agricultural Services and Economic Development, all of which had no concerns or requirements. No adjacent landowner letters were received.

Relevant Policy: The relevant County Policies are the Direct Control Bylaw 938-18, the Municipal Development Plan and the Land Use Bylaw 1002-18.

Strategic Relevance: N/A

2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Development Permits 21D-031 proposing Natural Resource (Gravel) Extraction (Cell B) and 21D-032 proposing Natural Resource (Gravel) Processing and Stockpiling (Cell A) on Pt. NW 12- 49-7-W5M be approved, subject to the conditions listed in Appendices J and K.

Advantages Disadvantages  Continued operations will allow for the  None identified. ongoing operation of the business;  Ensures that operations within the lands occur pursuant to Provincial requirements.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – 21D-031 & 21D-032 Natural Resource (Gravel) Page 2 of 3 27 Recommendation Policy Supporting Recommendation  Administration recommends approval.  Direct Control Bylaw 938-18;  Municipal Development Plan; and  Land Use Bylaw 1002-18.

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Organizational: n/a

Financial: n/a

Attachments: Appendix A: Direct Control Bylaw 938-18 Appendix B: Relevant Policy Appendix C: Previous Development Permit 15D-129 Appendix D: Previous Development Permit 18D-036 Appendix E: Land Location Map Appendix F: Aerial Photograph Appendix G: 21D-031 (Cell B) – Development Permit Application with Site Plan Appendix H: 21D-032 (Cell A) – Development Permit Application with Site Plan Appendix I: Referral Comments Appendix J: 21D-031 (Cell B) – Development Permit Draft Conditions Appendix K: 21D-032 (Cell A) – Development Permit Draft Conditions

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – 21D-031 & 21D-032 Natural Resource (Gravel) Page 3 of 3 28 Appendix A

29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Appendix B Relevant Policy Municipal Development Plan

6.4 Economic Development - Economic Development Objectives Objective 10: Promote and encourage the safe development of natural resource extraction industries

Policy 46: Brazeau County shall ensure that County managed sand and gravel extraction sites can sufficiently service existing and planned infrastructure operations.

Policy 47: Brazeau County shall cooperate with all applicable provincial departments and agencies in the review and permitting of natural resource extraction and processing facilities to ensure that existing and planned developments adjacent to the subject lands are considered.

Policy 48: Brazeau County will require that the setback requirements of all applicable provincial departments and agencies concerning natural resource extraction industries be respected when considering development, subdivision, statutory plan, and Land Use Bylaw amendment applications.

Policy 49: Brazeau County should direct future residential, tourism and recreation developments away from existing and potential natural resource extraction and processing sites.

Policy 50: Brazeau County shall require the preparation of plans, studies and/or reports for natural resource extraction and processing operations developed on privately owned land. These documents must address:

. The protection of onsite and adjacent vegetation, soils, hydrological systems and natural resources; . Reclamation plans for the land once the natural resource extraction and/or processing activity is completed; . Management plans for the handling and storage of hazardous materials; and . Setbacks to protect the proposed operation from adjacent land uses and natural features.  6.7 Crown Land and Natural Resources - Crown Land and Natural Resources Objectives

Policy 94: Brazeau County shall cooperate with provincial departments, agencies, industry representatives and other groups to ensure that existing and future natural resource extraction projects on crown land and private lands are safe, efficient and do not plan an excessive burden on the future growth and development of neighbouring privately owned lands.

37 Land Use Bylaw 1002-18

38 Appendix C

FOIP: s.17 (4) (G)

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11C,?? DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

Hrzenu Permit No. 18D-036 [OuntU Roll No. 842500

Pursuant to Land Use Bylaw 939-17, this development permit is APPROVEDby Brazeau County Council on July 3, 2018 and issued to:

Hayduk Rentals Inc. Attn: Greg Hayduk

FOIP: s.17 (4) (G)

LEGALDESCRIPTIONOF PROPERTY:

Pt. NW 12-49-7 W5M (Cell ‘A’)

FORDEVELOPMENTOF:

Natural Resource Processing Which is a discretionary use in the Direct Control (DC) District

SUBJECTTO THEFOLLOWINGCONDITIONS:

1. The lands to be used in conjunction with the natural resource processing operation shall not exceed the area designated as Cell ‘A’in Direct Control (DC)Bylaw 968-18.

2. The Natural Resource Extraction & Processing Operation shall be operated in accordance with the application information submitted by the applicant/owner on April 1$, 201$.

3. This permit will expire on October 7, 2020, the same time Development Permit 15D-129 for a Natural Resource Extraction & Processing Operation expires from the noted property in (Cell ‘B’). This permit may only be renewed or extended upon the applicant/owner applying for and obtaining a new development permit pursuant to the terms of the Land Use Bylaw in effect at such time. 4. Hours of Operation for the natural resource processing operation shall not exceed 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. No operations shall be conducted on Sundays or statutory holidays. 5. The applicant/owner must adhere to applicable conditions of the previous development permit 15D-129 issued on September 15, 2015 for the Natural Resource Extraction & Processing Operation in Cell ‘B’.

6. Prior to commencing development, the applicant/owner shall enter into and abide by a Road Use Agreement with Brazeau County for use of municipal roads. This agreement

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shall include, but shall not be limited to, regular road maintenance requirements and the provision of effective dust control along the haul route. Effective dust control shall be deemed to be the proper application of dust control product satisfactory to Brazeau County, to be applied as required by Brazeau County, at the sole cost of the applicant/owner. Asthis gravel extraction operation may last for a lengthy period and the issues of road use may change over time, the County may require future changes to the Agreement.

7. All aspects of operation associated with this development (including but not limited to natural resource processing) shall comply with all other applicable provincial and federal regulations that may not be specifically mentioned herein.

8. The applicant/owner shall be responsible for the control of weeds on the lands in accordance with the applicable provincial regulations (Weed Control Act). 9. The applicant/owner shall obtain a Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Transportation for development in proximity to a Highway prior to commencing development. 10. The applicant/owner shall keep the area subject to the development permit in a clean and tidy condition free from non-aggregate debris. 11. If at any time, any of the requirements for the Natural Resource Processing Operation have not, in the opinion of the Development Officer, been complied with, the Development Officer may suspend or cancel the development permit for the Natural Resource Processing Operation, pursuant to the provisions of the Act.

ANDWHEREAS:

• Approval is granted based on the information provided by the applicant/owner for the proposed Natural Resource Extraction operation only and no other development. • The Natural Resource Extraction operation shall be located as shown on the site plan provided by the applicant/owner and identified as Schedule ‘A’attached hereto. • The applicant/owner shall contain drainage within the lot and not allow run off water to drain onto neighbouring properties. Run off shall be directed to a County right of way or drainage course approved for this purpose and shall not cause flooding of nearby ditches in excess of their capabilities. Allwater created through the dewatering process shall be diverted away from Provincial Park boundaries. • The applicant/owner shall not alter or otherwise impact drainage and/or slope without approval from Brazeau County.

• The applicant/owner shall ensure the development is not located within or over a Right of Way or Easement.

• No further development, expansions, or change in use is permitted unless approved by Brazeau County.

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1. No physical excavation or construction may legally begin prior to the effective date (or such later date should an appeal be received). Any excavation or construction started prior to the effective date will be done at the sole risk and cost of the applicant/owner.

2. The applicant/owner is reminded that compliance with this permit requires compliance with all conditions forming a part thereof.

3. If the use of the development changes, the applicant/owners must apply for a development permit.

4. This development permit is valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the date it was issued. If at the expiry of this period, the development has not been commenced, the development permit is deemed invalid.

5. The issuance of this development permit, does not supersede, or suggest violation of any caveat, easement, restrictive covenant or other encumbrance registered on title. It isthe responsibility of the applicant/owner to research the certificate of title for the existence of any encumbrance.

6. The development shall not encroach on Registered Rights of Ways or Utility Service Lines. The applicant/owner is responsible to contact Alberta 1 Callat 1-800-242-3447. 7. The proposed development shall comply with the applicable Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)setbacks unless a lesser distance is agreed to in writing by AER.;and, AERshall be contacted by the applicant/owner to ensure that no active or abandoned well sites are located on the subject lands. Appended is a brochure from the AER.

8. All provincial legislation shall be followed. Compliance with the current approved versions of the National Building& Energy Codes (Building Permit), the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, the Plumbing Codes, the Gas Codes and Private Sewage Codes (Electrical, Plumbing, Gas and Private Sewage Permits) enacted under the Safety Codes Act (SCA)and applicable regulations are mandatory.

As Brazeau County is not accredited to administer the SCA, the applicant/owner is responsible to contact an accredited Safety Codes Agency to help fulfil their requirements under the SCAand obtain the required permits. Any further questions about safety codes permits in Brazeau County can be directed to the Alberta Safety Codes Authority (ASCA),which is currently responsible for the implementation of the SCA in unaccredited areas.

9. The applicant/owner shall be responsible for the control of any weeds on the lands in accordance with the applicable provincial regulations.

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2020 IMAGERY RGE RD LEY TWP RD 491A SCALE 1:4,688 WIL 70A ST RD WE 56 Appendix G

57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 Appendix H

66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 Appendix I Referral and Adjacent Landowner Comments

Brazeau County Public Works and Infrastructure Department Comments No concerns or requirements.

Brazeau County Agricultural Services Department Comments No concerns.

Brazeau County Economic Development Department Comments No concerns.

Referral Agency Comments  Buck Mountain Gas Co-op – No issues.

 TELUS – No concerns.

 FortisAlberta – No concerns and provided the required setbacks to power lines.

 Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP), Sand & Gravel Operations and Water Act Divisions – “Upon review of aerial photography, it appears that the operation seen in the 2020 SPOT imagery is inconsistent with the plans that we have on file, and Hayduk Rentals will be contacted to resolve this. Additionally, I note that the application form completed for the County identifies that they have an SMC, when in fact this is not the correct type of authorization. As they are on private lands, the correct type of authorization is a Registration under the Code of Practice for Pits, and is File 370147, this registration only shows the area noted in the referral as Cell B. Cell A would also need to be authorized by AEP. Water body information was also not seen on the form, and AEP has issued a Water Act Approvals at this site, including groundwater disturbance, dewatering and end pit lakes under File number 357150.”

 The Department of Fisheries and Oceans – “The Department reviews projects (works, undertakings, or activities) being conducted in or near waterbodies that support fish. We also review project proposals for impacts to Species at Risk. We do not review notifications for administrative processes.”

Adjacent Landowner Comments No letters of concern were received from adjacent landowners.

76 Appendix J Draft Conditions for Approval

That Development Permit 21D-031 proposing a Natural Resource (Gravel) Extraction (Cell B) on Pt. NW 12-49-7-W5M be approved, subject to the following conditions:

1. Approval is granted based on the information provided by the applicant/landowner for the approved development only and no other development.

2. The lands to be used in conjunction with the Natural Resource (Gravel) Extraction Operation shall not exceed the area designated as Cell ‘B’ in Direct Control (DC) Bylaw 968-18 and shall be located as shown on the site plan provided by the applicant/landowner and identified as Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.

3. This Permit will expire on June 15, 2023, and may only be renewed or extended upon the applicant/landowner applying for and obtaining a new development permit pursuant to the terms of the Lands Use Bylaw in effect at such time.

4. The Natural Resource (Gravel) Extraction and Processing Operation shall be operated in accordance with the application information submitted by the applicant/landowner.

5. Hours of operations for the approved development shall not exceed 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. No operations shall be conducted on Sundays or statutory holidays.

6. If extended hours of operation are required beyond those outlined in condition 5, the applicant/landowner shall submit a written request to Brazeau County to be reviewed and decided upon by the Chief Administrative Officer. Extended hours may be considered based upon, but not limited to, site characteristics, results and/or recommendations of any studies, adjacent landowner comments, and on-site noise impacts.

7. The applicant/landowner must adhere to applicable conditions which are highlighted on the previous Development Permit 15D-129 issued on September 15, 2021, for the approved development, a copy of which is identified as Schedule ‘B’ and attached hereto.

8. The applicant/landowner shall maintain and abide by a Road Use Agreement with Brazeau County for use of municipal roads. This Road Use Agreement shall include, but shall not be limited to, regular road maintenance requirements and the provision of effective dust control along the haul route. Effective dust control shall be deemed to be the proper application of dust control product satisfactory to Brazeau County, to be applied as required by Brazeau County, at the sole expense of the applicant/landowner.

77 As this gravel extraction operation may last for a lengthy period and the issues of road use may change over time, the County may require future changes to the Road Use Agreement.

9. The development shall meet all provincial and federal setback requirements, including approval of the application as per the Code of Practice for Pits from Alberta Environment and Parks. Proof of approval must be provided to Brazeau County upon issuance.

10. The applicant/landowner shall be responsible for the control of weeds on the lands in accordance with applicable provincial regulations (Weed Control Act).

11. Within thirty (30) days of issuance of this Development Permit the applicant/landowner shall make application for a Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Transportation for development in proximity to a Highway.

12. All aspects of operation associated with this approved development (including but not limited to natural resource extraction and production, conservation and reclamation) shall comply with all other applicable provincial and federal regulations that may not be specifically mentioned herein.

13. The applicant/landowner shall keep the area subject to this Development Permit in a clean and tidy condition free from non-aggregate debris.

14. If, at any time, any of the requirements for the approved development have not, in the opinion of the Development Authority, been complied with, the Development Authority may suspend or cancel this Development Permit for the approved development, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act.

78 Appendix K Draft Conditions for Approval

That Development Permit 21D-032 proposing a Natural Resource (Gravel) Processing and Stockpiling (Cell A) on Pt. NW 12-49-7-W5M be approved, subject to the following conditions:

1. Approval is granted based on the information provided by the applicant/landowner for the approved development only and no other development.

2. The lands to be used in conjunction with the Natural Resource (Gravel) Processing and Stockpiling Operation shall not exceed the area designated as Cell ‘A’ in Direct Control (DC) Bylaw 968-18 and shall be located as shown on the site plan provided by the applicant/landowner and identified as Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.

4. The Natural Resource (Gravel) Processing and Stockpiling Operation shall be operated in accordance with the application information submitted by the applicant/landowner.

5. Hours of operations for the approved development shall not exceed 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. No operations shall be conducted on Sundays or statutory holidays.

7. The applicant/landowner must adhere to applicable conditions which are highlighted on the previous Development Permit 18D-036, issued on July 3, 2018, for the approved development, a copy of which is identified as Schedule ‘B’ and attached hereto.

79 use may change over time, the County may require future changes to the Road Use Agreement.

10. The applicant/landowner shall be responsible for the control of weeds on the lands in accordance with applicable provincial regulations (Weed Control Act).

12. Reclamation and rehabilitation of the pit shall be to the satisfaction of Alberta Environment and Parks. Proof of compliance with reclamation requirements shall be provided to Brazeau County.

13. All aspects of operation associated with this approved development (including but not limited to natural resource extraction and production, conservation and reclamation) shall comply with all other applicable provincial and federal regulations that may not be specifically mentioned herein.

14. The applicant/landowner shall keep the area subject to this Development Permit in a clean and tidy condition free from non-aggregate debris.

15. If, at any time, any of the requirements for the approved development have not, in the opinion of the Development Authority, been complied with, the Development Authority may suspend or cancel this Development Permit for the approved development, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act.

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION

SUBJECT: Twin Ravines – Subdivision Expiry DATE TO COUNCIL: June 15, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Chandra Dyck, Sr. Planner ENDORSED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director of Public Works and Planning REVIEWED BY CAO: Shawn McKerry, Interim Chief Administrative Officer FILE NO: 16S-008

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council approve an additional one year extension of the conditional approval for the Twin Ravines Phase 1 subdivision file 16S-008 to June 28, 2022.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary The Municipal Government Act (MGA) allows one year for an applicant to satisfy the conditions of subdivision approval. This time can be extended if agreed to by the Municipality and the applicant/owner. Brazeau County Policy PD-10 allows for a maximum of two (2) one year extensions to be granted by Administration. Those two extensions have previously been granted and therefore further extensions require the approval of Council. On June 16, 2020 Council granted the current extension. The Twin Ravines Phase 1 subdivision is nearing completion, however the applicant has advised that the Covid-19 pandemic and the decline in the Oil & Gas sector have delayed the development. The file is currently set to expire on June 28, 2021, however it is not possible to complete the endorsement within that time frame. On behalf of the applicant Administration would ask for an additional one year extension.

Relevant Policy: MGA and Policy PD-10

Strategic Relevance: The extension will provide the time to get the subdivision endorsed and registered at Land Titles, allowing future residential development to proceed.

2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Council approve an additional one year extension on the conditional approval for the Twin Ravines Phase 1 subdivision file 16S-008 to June 28, 2022. Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – 16S-008 Twin Ravines Phase 1 Extension Page 1 of 2 81

Advantages Disadvantages  The extension will allow the  None. developer and administration time to complete the subdivision endorsement process.  The development will move forward, boosting development and supporting our economy.

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION

Operational: N/A

Financial: N/A Attachments: Appendix A: Extension Request Form

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION

SUBJECT: Lauer Industrial Subdivision – Expiry Extension DATE TO COUNCIL: June 15, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Chandra Dyck, Sr. Planner ENDORSED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director of Public Works and Planning REVIEWED BY CAO: Shawn McKerry, Interim Chief Administrative Officer FILE NO: 17S-001

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council approve an additional one year extension of the conditional approval for the Lauer Industrial subdivision file 17S-001 to June 12, 2022.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary The Municipal Government Act (MGA) allows one year for an applicant to satisfy the conditions of subdivision approval. This time can be extended if agreed to by the Municipality and the applicant/owner. Brazeau County Policy PD-10 allows for a maximum of two (2) one year extensions to be granted by Administration. Those two extensions have previously been granted and therefore further extensions require the approval of Council. The Lauer Industrial subdivision is nearing completion, however the applicant has advised that the Covid-19 pandemic has delayed the development. The file expires on June 12, 2021, however timing required that the extension approval come to the June 15, 2021 Council meeting. On behalf of the applicant Administration would ask for an additional one year extension.

Relevant Policy: MGA and Policy PD-10

Strategic Relevance: The extension will provide the time to get the subdivision endorsed and registered at Land Titles, allowing future residential development to proceed.

2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Council approve an additional one year extension on the conditional approval for the Lauer Industrial subdivision file 17S-001 to June 12, 2022.

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – 17S-001 Lauer Industrial Subdivision Extension Page 1 of 2 84 Advantages Disadvantages  The extension will allow the  None. developer and administration time to complete the subdivision endorsement process.  The development will move forward, boosting development and supporting our economy.

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION

Operational: N/A

Financial: N/A Attachments: Appendix A: Extension Request Form

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BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: 2021 Construction Projects Update DATE TO COUNCIL: June 15, 2021 PREPARED BY: Adam Saltesz, Assistant Director of Public Works, Public Works Zimran Khokhar, Project Manager, Public Works Lynden Fischer, Director, Public Works and Planning

UPDATE INFORMATION:

For Council’s information Administration has prepared this update report on the progress of 2020 construction projects thus far.

Projects are grouped categorically as follows:

 Contract Roads – Carry-Over from 2020;

 Contract Utilities – Carry-Over from 2020;

 In-House Roads – Carry-Over from 2020;

 Contract Roads – 2021 Approved;

 In-House Roads – 2021 Approved; and

 2021 Culvert and Slide Projects.

Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2021 Construction Projects Update Page 1 of 6 87 Contract Roads – Carry-over from 2020

Range Road 65 from Township Road 494 to Township Road 500 (AS) Design work is complete and land acquisition is underway with some agreements signed and finalized. There are 8 acquisition agreements required totaling 10.09 acres, and 6 backsloping agreements required totaling 9.81 acres. The land acquisition for this project is expected to cost $60,855.00. Tree loss is a current concern for some ratepayers and administration is working on minimizing impact to the trees. Discussions with concerned landowners has led to staking of some property lines for further clarification and information on project extents. Other adjustments have been proposed to the road layout to minimize impacts and disruptions to ratepayers, of which, discussions are still ongoing.

Contract Utilities – Carry-over from 2020

Floating Treatment Wetland System (ZK) – Phase 2 Scheduled The agreements with Covey Associates and the University of Alberta have been signed for the expansion portion of phase 2. The Modules arrived from Australia on March 8, 2021 and are now in storage awaiting summer 2021 for installation. Minor preparatory work on the in-situ modules has begun as they thaw, with the full installation expected to start as soon as summer 2021 arrives. The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) grant application with FCM will be presented to their respective Council in mid-April 2021, with the final decision expected in the first week of May 2021. On April 23, 2021 Administration received confirmation from FCM for the successful application of the grant, Administration is waiting on FCM to forward the grant agreement for execution. The phase 2 of the floating wetlands is well underway with the modules already installed and waiting on warmer weather to plant the baskets. The research proposal for the Mesocosm study is being prepared, and the aeration system is awaiting on the supplier to ship (4 week delay). The solar contractor conducted a site visit to the Violet Grove Lagoon on May 5, 2021, to confirm the site location, do various checks and measurements. The solar array is in design phase and the application to Fortis for micro-generation has been submitted. As of June 2, 2021 Administration has entered into a grant agreement with FCM for the floating wetlands project at the Violet Grove lagoon. Planting of the second row of modules has been completed, Administration is awaiting on the aeration equipment as well as the solar portion of the scope to complete the expansion phase. The University of Alberta has taken the first set of plant samples for baseline analysis. The Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) totes have arrived as well as its associated aeration equipment, minor shop work remains prior to the site installation. Administration has received the quote from FortisAlberta for supplying the power poles to Violet Grove lagoon site, the cost will be $68 per month for 12 years on our power bill.

Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2021 Construction Projects Update Page 2 of 6 88 In-House Roads – Carry-Over from 2020

Range Road 91a from Highway 621 to ¼ Section NW-36-49-09-W5M (ZK) – Scheduled The construction of the new intersection connecting the newly built RR91A with Highway 621 will see the contractor start the work as soon as weather permits. The Roadside Development Permit issued by Alberta transportation has been extended to June 30, 2021. On June 7, 2021, Administration met with the Contractor for the construction of the new intersection to connect the newly built RR91A with Highway 621. Construction is expected to begin in the next week and is expected to last for a week (weather dependent).

Range Road 81 from Township Road 504 to Township Road 502 (AK) – In-Progress In House crews are scheduled to begin the second phase of the Range Road 81 on May 25, 2021 and expect to be complete at the end of July, 2021. Mobilization to site was completed on May 25, 2021. All culverts on the new portion of the road have been installed, with the remaining 13 culverts being required on the existing section of RR81. 500 meters of the new road has already been brought up to grade, and fencing is currently underway. Within the next couple of weeks, it is expected that 1.4 km of new road will be up to design grade. Completion of this project is still on track for the end of July, 2021 (Weather Dependent).

Contract Roads – 2021 Approved

Hamlet of Lodgepole Paving (AS) The tender for the overlay in Lodgepole closed on March 25, 2021 with Ledcor Highways Ltd. being the successful bidder. Construction is tentatively scheduled to commence in June 2021. With the cost savings realized from combining projects into one tender, administration should be able to pave the existing gravel section west of HWY 753, being 51 St and 55 Ave, with no additional impact to the project budget. Administration has successfully included 51 St and 55 Ave upgrading in the project and will be bringing those gravel roads up to a pavement standard in 2021, while repairing and overlaying the remaining asphalt surfaces within the Hamlet. Construction is on track to begin at the start of June, 2021. The contractor has mobilized to site and completed the required digouts of the road base structure to repair localized base failures in select locations, installation of a centerline culvert, and minor ditching works. Re-paving within the Hamlet is expected to take approximately 10 days to complete (weather dependent).

Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2021 Construction Projects Update Page 3 of 6 89 Township Road 494 from Range Road 54 to Highway 759 (AS) The tender for the overlay along Twp Rd 494 closed on March 25, 2021 with Ledcor Highways Ltd. being the successful bidder. Construction is tentatively scheduled to commence in June 2021. With the cost savings realized from combining projects into one tender, an extra mile will be overlaid with no additional impact to the project budget. Administration has successfully included one extra mile of overlay into the project with no additional impact to the project budget, bringing the total length of roadway paved under this project to 3 miles from Hwy 759 to RR 54. Construction is on track to begin at the start of June, 2021. The contractor has completed the required 3 miles of paving work during the week of May 31 – June 4, 2021. Line painting is scheduled to be completed on this road once the paving work in Lodgepole is completed. Temporary spotting is in place for lane markings.

Township Road 480 from Range Road 71 to Range Road 72 (AS) – Cape Seal The contractor for this project (West-Can Seal Coating Inc) is beginning the testing of the existing base structure to determine an application rate for soil cement. Scheduling for this work TBD. Samples of the road structure have been taken and testing and analysis is underway. Scheduling TBD. An application rate for the cement soil stabilization is currently being determined based on lab testing of the base structure. It is anticipated that the contractor will mobilize to site and commence work in the second half of July, 2021.

Township Road 495 from Range Road 71 to Range Road 73 (AS) – Chip Seal The contractor supplying the soil stabilization product (Gravelock) has taken core samples of the base structure along the project limits and is currently testing to determine an application rate for the product. In-House forces will be utilized to apply the soil stabilization product and a third party will be applying the double chip seal coat once the base has had time to expel all absorbed, and adsorbed water in the clay base. Scheduling for this work TBD. An application rate for the soil stabilization product has been determined and the product is in the process of being shipped to the County. Base repair work is scheduled for the beginning of June (weather permitting), with the final chip seal surface applied later in the construction season with exact details to be determined. Base repair and application of the soil stabilization product is on track to commence the week of June 14, 2021 (weather dependent) and will be completed by in-house forces. The remaining work of applying a double chip sealed driving surface is tentatively scheduled to be completed within the second half of July in order to allow any trapped water time to be expelled from the base and to maximize the effectiveness of both products.

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Range Road 73 from Meier Rd to Township Road 492 (AS) – Micro-Surfacing Minor preparation work is required to begin the application of the microsufacing product along this section of the ring road. The surfacing work will likely take place once the base is complete on TWP 480 in order to avoid multiple mobilization costs. Scheduling for this work TBD. The surfacing work performed at this location will coincide with the Cape Seal surfacing along Twp Rd 480. Scheduling TDB. The contractor was able to advance their schedule and mobilize for this work on June 4, 2021. The contractor attempted to complete all required work over the weekend in order to eliminate concerns with work traffic, school busses, higher traffic volumes, etc, however, the weather prevented completion during the desired timeframe. As of June 8, 2021, the contractor requires one full day of good weather to complete the project.

Watercourse Crossing on SE-26-47-8-W5M (ZK) Discussions with Jones Trucking regarding cost share agreement for this work have been positive. Design work on a suitable bridge crossing (Oilfield Bridge) is underway to determine a bridge size that will minimize earth work and impacts on budgets. As of April 14, 2021 the Consultant has been given the green light to proceed with the preliminary design work on the bridge crossing as well as the road improvement work. The survey work was completed two (2) weeks ago by the consultant, all the data has been reconciled this week and sent over to their bridge department. The conceptual preliminary road design is complete but it might change depending on the bridge team’s results, and they will likely take about two (2) weeks to review the data and come up with options for the watercourse crossing. The Consultant’s bridge team is continuing to work on the preliminary design in order to determine the feasibility of a suitable crossing i.e., a culvert or a bridge.

Contract Utilities – 2021 Approved

Cynthia Lagoon Refurbishments (ZK) The Engineering work has been underway on the project since January 2021, with permitting and approvals currently in progress. The first revision of the draft tender was received in the second week of April 2021, and is currently in review with Administration. On May 7, 2021 the tender for the refurbishment work at the Hamlet of Cynthia Lagoon has been closed, and a separate Request for Council Decision report is being brought to Council on May 18, 2021 for review and approval of the tender prices. In consultation with Alberta Environment and Parks, stockpiling the waste excavation is not permitted; however, land spreading is permitted, as a result, Administration is in consultation with Parkway to obtain their cost for land spreading the waste excavation materials on the same land (SE 5- 50-10-W5M) in Cynthia.

Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2021 Construction Projects Update Page 5 of 6 91 In-House Roads – 2021 Approved

Range Road 90 South of Highway 620 to Township Road 482 (AK) Brushing for this project has been completed. Coordination with utility companies for crossing approvals is underway, with hydrovac work being completed April 15, 2021 to determine depths of Utilities. The project is tentatively scheduled to commence construction mid-August, 2021 and is expected to be complete mid-September, 2021. Utility crossing approvals are nearing completion. Schedule is still on track to begin mid-August, 2021.

2021 Culvert and Slide Projects

Range Road 52 North of Township Road 492 Slide Repair (AK) Repair works on the RR52 slide north of Twp Rd 492 is scheduled to commence after the completion of the new road on RR81 by in-house crews, tentatively set to begin the end of July 2021 and completed mid-August 2021(weather dependent). As per motion 492/21-06-01, Administration has gathered quotations for the required repair works by local third party contractors. A separate Update Report will be presented to Council on June 15, 2021 outlining this information.

Range Road 80 Directly North of 49008 Range Road 80 – Culvert (AS) Quotes have been obtained by three contractors to complete the required culvert push under RR80. Issues with consent to access private lands to complete this work have delayed the schedule for this work.

Township Road 494 Approx. 150 meters East of Range Road 72 – Slide (AS) In-house crews will mobilize to site once priority work has been completed. Scheduling TBD. Due to capacity issues and the advancement of the slide, this work is planned to be contracted out to a third party for completion. It is expected to have this location repaired by the middle of July, 2021. As per motion 492/21-06-01, Administration has gathered quotations for the required repair works by local third party contractors. A separate Update Report will be presented to Council on June 15, 2021 outlining this information.

Range Road 52 South of Highway 39 to the Carnwood Hall – Culvert/Slide (AS) As per motion 492/21-06-01, Administration has gathered quotations for the required repair works by local third party contractors. A separate Update Report will be presented to Council on June 15, 2021 outlining this information.

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BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Bamsey Road Request

DATE TO COUNCIL: June 15, 2021

PREPARED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director of Public Works & Planning

UPDATE INFORMATION:

On June 1, 2021, Council made the following motion;

512/21-06-01 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to bring back information regarding the Bamsey Road request for June 15, 2021. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Administration has reviewed the Bamsey road request, requesting access to their cabins within the NE-1-50-9-W5. Currently the residents accesses through a lease road north of their property, with permission from the land owner. Access is limited at the landowner’s discretion.

The applicants request has been added to the road request list that administration uses to track the requests. Below, (attachment 1) shows the parcel and the lease road to the north. The road request is to construct an extension of TWP 500a from the adjacent parcel to the west.

Currently, TWP 500a is developed for approximately 233 meters, however, has ROW that extends to the Bamsey parcel. This road allowance while not fully developed, has an old lease road standard structure, with ditches that have grown in, which extends to the deflection in the right of way, at which point is met with a gate. The jog in the road allowance does not have any development of a road and consists of heavy muskeg and swamp.

Brazeau County – Report to Council – Bamsey Road Request Page 1 of 4 93 Administration proposes two options:

Option 1: A re-alignment of the existing road plan. This would require returning some lands (the jog) to the parcel to the north, and acquiring lands from the south parcel, provided landowners are willing. Administration would also suggest incorporating the road allowance from the end of our developed roadway into the Bamsey parcel, allowing this to become a private driveway, eliminating the need to upgrade the road to County standards.

Option 2: As the road request has been added to the list, Administration can bring the list to Council at the Fall budget deliberations for consideration to construct in the 2022 season.

Brazeau County – Report to Council – Bamsey Road Request Page 2 of 4 94 Attachment 2

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BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: RR65 Dust Control

DATE TO COUNCIL: June 15, 2021

PREPARED BY: Adam Saltesz, Assistant Director of Public Works Lynden Fischer, Director of Public Works and Planning

UPDATE INFORMATION:

Administration is providing the following information regarding the cost to dust control RR65 from the end of the pavement, to the Taverner Pit entrance, being a distance of roughly 2000 meters.

The cost for the dust control product is currently 0.29 cents per liter, and this application would require roughly 74,000 liters to complete the desired length. The cost required for the dust control equates to approximately $21,460.00 for the 2000 meters of gravel roadway, and would also require 500 tonne of gravel for the application, which is also desired to be provided by Taverner Pit.

Administration has recently been in discussion with a representative for Taverner Pit regarding the application of dust control along this haul route, and a virtual meeting is currently being organized between the two parties, which should occur sometime in mid-June, 2021.

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BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: TWP494, RR52 N, RR52 S, Quotes for Repair

DATE TO COUNCIL: June 15, 2021

PREPARED BY: Adam Saltesz, Assistant Director of Public Works Lynden Fischer, Director of Public Works & Planning

UPDATE INFORMATION:

On June 1, 2021, Council made the following motion;

492/21-06-01 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to get quotes for contractors to fix the slides on RR 52 north and south of Hwy 39, and Twp Road 494 by June 15, 2021.

IN FAVOUR - B. Guyon, H. Swan, K. Westerlund, M. Gressler OPPOSED - D. Wiltse, A. Heinrich, S. Wheale CARRIED

On June 3, 2021, Administration completed site visits with local contractors on the aforementioned erosion/culvert/slide projects in order to obtain third party quotes for the required repair works. During the various site visits, the scope of work was discussed and agreed upon in a manner that would best allow for the expediting of the potential repairs.

As Administration had previously ordered the required materials to complete these projects in house, the quotes requested by third parties were to include the supply of said materials from the County, for install by the contractor.

A summary of the received quotes, along with the internal costs required for the project materials can be found in the following tables;

Brazeau County – Report to Council – TWP494, RR52 N, RR52 S. Quotes for Repair Page 1 of 2 98 RR52 North – Erosion Repair Contractor  Strip borrow area  Haul waste material to borrow site  Install concrete blocks and rip rap for erosion control  Haul, place & compact good clay from borrow site  Reclaim borrow site County  Supply concrete blocks, anchoring material (geotech), rip rap to the job site for installation by contractor.

RR52 North CONTRACTOR Quote County Materials TOTAL Newforce Energy Services Ltd. $108,776.00 $128,276.00 Prairie Mountain Oilfield Construction $19,500.00 $274,190.00 $254,690.00 Inc. Parkway Enterprises Schedule Issues – No Quote Submitted

RR52 South – Culvert Replacements Contractor  Excavate road and replace 22m, 1000mm CSP culvert (North) on gravel bed  Excavate road and replace 20m, 1000mm CSP culvert (South) on gravel bed  Excavate entrance and install CSP culvert & associated fencing  Pumped diversion for northern culvert County  Supply gravel, rip rap, culverts to the job site for installation by contractor

RR52 South CONTRACTOR Quote County Materials TOTAL Newforce Energy Services Ltd. $57,891.00 $75,472.00 Prairie Mountain Oilfield Construction $17,581.50 $161,581.50 $144,000.00 Inc. Parkway Enterprises Schedule Issues – No Quote Submitted

TWP 494 – Culvert Repair & Slide Repair Contractor  Excavate and Haul waste material  Install 1400mm culvert extension on gravel bed  Haul in borrow material, backfill, and compact  Excavate French drain, install & backfill County  Supply gravel, rip rap, culvert to the job site for installation by contractor

TWP 494 CONTRACTOR Quote Materials TOTAL Newforce Energy Services Ltd. $129,973.00 $146,530.40 Prairie Mountain Oilfield Construction $16,557.40 $175,126.40 $158,569.00 Inc. Parkway Enterprises Schedule Issues – No Quote Submitted

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION

SUBJECT: Cemetery Bylaw 1080-21 DATE TO COUNCIL: June 15, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Lee Chambers, Director of Community Services ENDORSED BY: REVIEWED BY CAO: S. McKerry, Interim CAO FILE NO:

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council provide all three readings to proposed Bylaw 1080-21 “Cemetery Bylaw”.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary

Following discussion on cemetery interment practices during the June 1, 2021 regular meeting of Council, the following motion passed:

496/21-06-01 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to amend Bylaw 947-17 to allow residents to dig a hole for cremated remains, if Administration marks the site, the applicant signs a waiver, and follows provincial guidelines if applicable, with no associated fees and bring back to Council for all three readings. CARRIED

Administration has reviewed the existing Cemetery Bylaw 947-17 and plot sale contract. The sales contract includes a clause where the applicant releasing the County of responsibility for any damages to the plot, monuments, markers, or gravestones. Administration will ensure that all applicants sign the sales agreement. A review of the existing Bylaw has prompted an amendment to section 7.3 through the addition of a sub-clause:

7.3 Except as permitted in this Bylaw or by the CAO, no person except County personnel shall dig, open a Grave Lot or Niche or close a Grave or Niche.

a. should an applicant wish to bury cremated remains they shall be permitted the ability to do so on their own provided:

I. no full burial exists in the plot in question;

II. the site(s) has been marked by the County;

Brazeau County - Request for Council Decision – Cemetery Bylaw 1080-21 Page 1 of 2 100 III. all required paperwork is completed, including the provision of a copy of the burial permit and/or cremation certificate;

IV. the applicant shall not use power driven tools to dig the hole;

V. the depth of the hole must allow for a minimum of 8” soil cover over the cremated remains, and may only be a maximum of 24” deep; and

VI. the hole may be a maximum of 18” in diameter.

Attached, for Council’s review and consideration, is the draft Cemetery Bylaw 1080-21.

Relevant Policy: Bylaw 947-17 and the Cemeteries Act

Strategic Relevance: Strategic Goal #2, 3, and 6

2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION That Council provide all three readings to proposed Bylaw 1080-21 “Cemetery Bylaw”.

Advantages Disadvantages - Ensures no delays should burial requests come - None identified forward - No cost implications to the County

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION

Operational: None

Financial: None Attachments:  Draft Bylaw 1080-21 Cemetery Bylaw

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BRAZEAU COUNTY

BYLAW NO: 1080-21

BEING A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES.

WHEREAS, Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000 c. M-26 as amended, provides that Council may pass bylaws respecting the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property; people, activities and things in, on or near a public place or place that is open to the public; nuisances, including unsightly property; and services provided by or on behalf of the municipality;

WHEREAS, the Council of Brazeau County wish to regulate the operation of cemeteries in Brazeau County;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of Brazeau, duly assembled, enacts as follows:

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1. TITLE AND DEFINITIONS ...... 3 2. ORGANIZATION, OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CEMETERIES ...... 5 3. FEES ...... 5 4. PERPETUAL CARE FUND ...... 6 5. SALES CONTRACTS, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION ...... 6 6. GRAVE LOTS AND NICHES ...... 8 7. INTERMENT ...... 9 8. INTERMENT IN A FIELD OF HONOUR ...... 10 9. DISINTERMENT ...... 10 10. MONUMENTS ...... 11 11. MAINTENANCE AND FLOWERS ...... 16 12. GENERAL RULES ...... 16 13. PENALTIES ...... 17 14. GENERAL ...... 19

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1. TITLE AND DEFINITIONS

1.1. This Bylaw may be cited as the “Cemetery Bylaw”.

1.2. In this Bylaw:

a. “Act” means the Cemeteries Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. C-3 as amended;

b. “Base” refers to the bottom portion of a Monument;

c. “Burial Permit” means a burial permit issued under the Vital Statistics Act, S.A 2007, c. V-4.1 as amended;

d. “Cemetery” means County – owned land set apart or used as a place for the interment of deceased human bodies or other human remains;

e. “Cemetery Plan” means a plan for a Cemetery identifying the location of Grave Lots and walks and roadways and other specific areas;

f. “Cemetery Services” means the supplying of any service to be rendered at a Cemetery in respect of any Grave, Niche, or Monument;

g. “Chief Administrative Officer” or “CAO” means a person appointed to a position under section 205 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000 c. M-26 as amended or their Designate;

h. “Child” means any person two years of age up to and including twelve years of age;

i. “County” means Brazeau County; a municipal corporation in the Province of Alberta;

j. “Columbarium” means a structure designed for storing cremated human remains;

k. “Council” means the municipal council of the County;

l. “Contractor” means a person or individual paid fees by the County to provide services to a Cemetery;

m. “Designate” means a person or individual appointed by the CAO for the purposes of implementing this bylaw;

n. “Disinterment” means the digging up and removal of a body from a Grave Lot or the removal of cremated human remains from a Niche;

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o. “Employee” means a persons employed by the County; p. “Field of Honour” means the area of the Cemetery shown on the Cemetery Plan as being reserved for the burial of Veterans; q. “Flat Monument” means a Monument whose surface is level with the surrounding ground contour of that particular Grave Lot; r. “Flowers” mean artificial or real blooms or both; s. “Foundation” means a permanent support providing the base for a Monument; t. “Grave” means an excavation intended for the burial of human remains or cremated human remains; u. “Grave Lot” means the portion of land in a Cemetery that is sold or provided as a unit for one or more Graves; v. “Infant” means any person less than two years of age; w. “Interment” means:

I. the burial of deceased human remains or ashes within the boundaries of a Grave Lot; or

II. placing cremated human remains or ashes in a suitable container in a Columbarium or underground in a Grave Lot; x. “Monument” means any structure level with or above the ground and erected or constructed on any Grave Lot for memorial purposes; y. “Niche” means a single compartment of a columbarium for cremated human remains; z. “Owner” means a person who has purchased a Grave Lot or Niche; aa. “Sales Contract” means a contract between the County and a purchaser of Cemetery Services or of a Grave or Niche; and bb. “Veteran” has the meaning set out in the War Veterans Allowance Act, RSC. 1985, c.W-3, as amended; cc. “Violation Tag” means a tag or similar document issued by the County under the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c.M-26, as amended; and

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dd. “Violation Ticket” means a ticket issued under Part 2 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, RSA 2000, c.P-34, as amended.

2. ORGANIZATION, OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CEMETERIES

2.1. The County shall keep available for public inspection all Cemetery Plans and any other information that may be required under the Act.

2.2. The County shall make Grave Lots available for the burial of indigent and unclaimed bodies pursuant to the Act.

2.3. The County shall make Grave Lots available to Veterans pursuant to the Act.

2.4. The CAO has general control of the operation of the Cemetery, which includes the authority to:

a. distribute and sell or assign, for Interment purposes, parts of the Cemetery,

b. subject to this Bylaw and the Act, direct the manner in which Interment or Disinterment shall proceed;

c. oversee the general maintenance of the Cemetery;

d. specify the Cemetery’s hours of access;

e. receive and account for all payments received from sales of Graves and Niches, and Cemetery Services;

f. prepare and maintain all records required to ensure the County’s full compliance with the Act;

g. prepare for Council approval annual capital budgets and annual operating budget for the Cemeteries;

h. making expenditures in accordance with the approved capital budgets and operating budgets for the Cemeteries; and

i. execute Sales Contracts.

3. FEES

3.1. The County shall charge fees for Grave Lots, Niches, Interment, Disinterment, Cemetery Services and any other applicable fees and charges as specified in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw, as amended.

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4. PERPETUAL CARE FUND

4.1. The County shall set aside a percentage of the value of all Sales Contracts, including Grave lots, Niches and Cemetery Permits, to be used for Perpetual Care of the Cemetery.

4.2. Council shall set the percentage to be deposited into the Perpetual Care Fund in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw.

4.3. The County shall manage all funds or property received for the Perpetual Care Fund and may invest funds in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000 c. M-26 as amended.

4.4. The County may only use the interest and dividend income earned by the Perpetual Care Fund for the purpose of paying for the maintenance and upkeep of the Cemeteries.

4.5. The County may receive monetary gifts, bequests or donations from any person for the purpose of perpetual care, which it shall place in a perpetual care fund. The County shall use the monetary gifts, bequests or donations for perpetual care.

5. SALES CONTRACTS, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION

5.1. Each purchaser of a Grave Lot, Niche or Cemetery Services or any or all of them shall execute a Sales Contract and receive a copy of the Sales Contract.

5.2. A Sales Contract shall include:

a. a detailed listing of the Cemetery supplies or Cemetery Services to be provided by the Cemetery and their cost;

b. the location and lot or compartment number of any Grave Lot , Niches, Monuments or structures that are being purchased; and

c. a statement disclosing what portion of the fees paid under the Sales Contract is for the provision of perpetual care.

5.3. No person may purchase more than 4 Grave Lots or Niches for any one Cemetery unless the CAO grants prior written approval for the purchase.

5.4. An Owner of a Grave Lot or a Niche shall use the Grave Lot or Niche only for Interment purposes.

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5.5. No Interment is permitted to be undertaken, nor any marker, Monument, inscription or memorial to be placed until payment of all applicable fees and charges have been made in full.

5.6. An Owner of an unused Grave Lot or Niche may :

a. sell the Grave Lot or Niche back to the County at 85% current market value of the plot at the date of resale; or

b. transfer an unused Grave Lot or Niche to another person upon receipt of prior written authorization from the CAO and upon completion of a transfer application from the Owner.

5.7. A transfer application shall include:

a. the information specified on the form established by the CAO;

b. the original Sales Contract for the Grave Lot or Niche;

c. payment of the applicable fee;

d. if a Perpetual Care Fund contribution has not previously been paid, the applicable amount specified in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw as amended; and

e. such other information as the CAO may reasonably request.

5.8. Upon receipt of a completed transfer application, the CAO shall cancel the original Sales Contract and issue a new Sales Contract in the name of the Transferee and record the transfer in the Cemetery records.

5.9. The transferee must enter into a new Sales Contract with the County where the Sales Contract includes the provision of Cemetery Services or Cemetery supplies.

5.10. No person shall transfer a Sales Contract for a Grave Lot or Niche to another person unless the transfer is pursuant to this Bylaw.

5.11. Upon the application of an Owner, the County may cancel the Sales Contract and refund to the owner for services purchased an amount equal to the full original amount after deducting any expenses incurred by the County.

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6. GRAVE LOTS AND NICHES

Grave Lots

6.1. All Grave Lots shall be of the following sizes:

a. adult – not less than 2.8 m (length) X 1.2 m (width);

b. child – not less than 2.13 m (length) X 1.07 m (width);

c. infant – not less than 1.37 m (length) X 0.91 m (width); and

d. cremated remains – not less than 0.61m (length) X 0.61 m (width).

6.2. No adult Grave Lot shall contain more than 2 deceased human bodies and 4 sets of cremated remains. All other Grave Lots shall only contain 1 deceased human body or 2 set of cremated remains.

6.3. All interments of deceased human bodies must contain a grave liner.

6.4. The dimensions for Grave Lots applies only to Grave Lots sold after the adoption of this Bylaw.

Niches

6.5. Each above ground Interment shall be in a Niche.

6.6. No Niche shall contain more than 2 sets of cremated remains unless prior written permission has been received from the CAO.

6.7. Any urn placed in a Niche:

a. shall be made of durable materials that will not deteriorate over time to the satisfaction of the CAO; and

b. must not be taller than 12” in height.

6.8. Plaques and/or inscriptions for a Niche shall be approved by the CAO, and:

a. may be placed or installed on each Niche provided that the applicable fees are paid and the Monument conforms to the requirements of this Bylaw;

b. shall consist solely of given names or initials and surnames together with years of birth and death or the age of the decedent; and

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c. shall be no more than 28 cm in length each, the surname lettering to be 1.9 cm in height, and given name and initial lettering to be 1.3 cm in height using a font that is specified by the CAO.

6.9. No person shall place portraits on the exterior of Columbaria.

6.10. No person shall alter, embellish or adorn any Niche without the prior written consent of the CAO.

7. INTERMENT

7.1. Cemeteries only permit the interment of deceased human bodies or remains. No other interments are permitted.

7.2. No Interment shall be permitted in a Cemetery until the CAO:

a. has a completed Sales Contract including the information specified on the form established by the CAO; and

b. has received the appropriate Burial Permit.

7.3. Except as permitted in this Bylaw or by the CAO, no person except County personnel shall dig, open a Grave Lot or Niche or close a Grave or Niche.

a. should an applicant wish to bury cremated remains they shall be permitted the ability to do so on their own provided:

I. no full burial exists in the plot in question;

II. the site(s) has been marked by the County;

III. all required paperwork is completed, including the provision of a copy of the burial permit and/or cremation certificate;

IV. the applicant shall not use power driven tools to dig the hole;

V. the depth of the hole must allow for a minimum of 8” soil cover over the cremated remains, and may only be a maximum of 24” deep; and

VI. the hole may be a maximum of 18” in diameter.

7.4. All Interments shall be subject to and comply with this Bylaw, the Act, and all applicable federal and provincial Acts and regulations.

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7.5. All applications for an Interment must be made to the CAO at least 48 hours prior to the time of Interment and shall be made during regular office hours. Saturdays, Sundays and statutory or declared holiday hours shall not be counted for the purpose of this section.

7.6. No Interment shall take place outside the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or on a Saturday, Sunday or statutory holiday unless:

a. burial is necessary to comply with the Public Health Act, R.S.A. 2000, P – 37, as amended; or

b. special circumstances exist, which in the opinion of the CAO, warrant a departure from this section.

7.7. Interments occurring outside the days and times set out in section 7.6 may be subject to additional fees, including a charge for overtime if Cemetery personnel are required to remain after 3:30 p.m. or to attend on a Sunday or statutory holiday.

7.8. Interments of more than 1 deceased human body may only be permitted in areas designated by the CAO.

8. INTERMENT IN A FIELD OF HONOUR

8.1. The County may designate a portion or portions of any Cemetery as a Field of Honour.

8.2. No person shall be interred in a Field of Honour until the information specified by the CAO has been received by the CAO.

8.3. No person other than a Veteran or the spouse of a Veteran shall be permitted to be interred in a Field of Honour.

9. DISINTERMENT

9.1. No human remains or cremated remains shall be Disinterred from a Cemetery unless the CAO has received:

a. a written request for Disinterment which complies with the Act and the Vital Statistics Act, SA 2007, c.V-4.1 as amended;

b. a Disinterment Permit (with the exemption of cremated remains); and

c. payment of all applicable fees.

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9.2. The person requesting a Disinterment shall give complete and precise written instructions to the County. The County shall not be liable or responsible for any errors or omissions in relation to a Disinterment when the instructions provided to the County were incomplete, incorrect or lacked specificity.

9.3. The person requesting a Disinterment shall be responsible for all costs associated with the Disinterment.

9.4. No person shall Disinter a grave or niche in a Cemetery without prior written approval from the CAO.

9.5. No Disinterment shall be made of the first Interment from any double depth Grave Lot in which a second Interment has been made, unless the second Interment is Disinterred at the same time.

9.6. The County is not responsible for damage to any casket, urn or other container sustained during Disinterment.

9.7. A replacement casket or container may be required when Disinterring remains, the cost of which shall be payable by the person requesting Disinterment.

10. MONUMENTS

10.1. The purchase and installation of Monuments shall be the responsibility of the Owner.

10.2. No Monument shall be installed, erected or placed within any Cemetery unless the Owner has obtained a Monument Permit from the CAO.

10.3. A Monument Permit shall include:

a. the information specified on the form established by the CAO;

b. payment of the applicable fee; and

c. such other information as the CAO may reasonably request.

10.4. Monument installation work may only be performed between May 1 to October 31, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays. The person installing a Monument submit a completed Monument Permit to the County at least 7 days in advance of the installation.

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10.5. All persons installing Monuments shall:

a. not enter the Cemetery to perform work without the prior written consent of the CAO;

b. submit a copy of their Workers Compensation and liability insurance coverage to the CAO;

c. immediately cease work in the vicinity of a funeral until the conclusion of the service;

d. remove all rubbish and surplus material as directed by the CAO, and

e. be responsible for any damage or injury which occurs directly or indirectly as a result of their work.

10.6. If the County removes any rubbish or material left by a person installing a Monument, the County will remove it and charge the person responsible for the installation a fee as specified in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw.

10.7. Monuments shall be made of commercial grade granite, marble, field stone, bronze or stainless steel.

10.8. Concrete foundations are required for all Monuments.

10.9. No Monument within any Cemetery shall be altered or removed without prior written approval from the CAO.

10.10. Any Monument that is illegally placed or does not conform to this Bylaw will be removed at the expense of the person placing the Monument. Monuments installed prior the passing of this bylaw are permitted to be replaced, repaired or refurbished to their original dimensions.

10.11. The County does not own any Monument placed in a Cemetery and does not have any obligation to maintain or repair Monuments.

10.12. All Monuments, Foundations and bases shall be confined within the boundaries of the respective Grave Lots. All Monuments shall be placed in a manner as to maintain a consistent alignment with other Monuments on adjacent lots whenever possible.

10.13. Where the remains of 2 persons are buried side by side in adjacent Grave Lots, a Monument which provides for the commemoration of both persons may be used instead of two separate Monuments provided the single Monument is set midway between the two Grave Lots.

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10.14. A Flat Monument is allowed in addition to a Monument where cremated remains are interred in an occupied adult Grave Lot. The Flat Monument shall be centered below and immediately adjacent to the existing Monument and shall conform to the Monument sizes stipulated in subsection 10.15. Both Monuments shall be made of the same material.

10.15. Each Monument which is upright shall:

a. be made of granite, marble, field stone, bronze or wood;

b. not exceed:

I. for a single adult Grave Lot, does not exceed 122 cm (length) x 35.6 cm (width) x 182.9 cm (height);

II. for side by side adult Grave Lots – 233.7 cm (length) x 35.6 cm (width) x 182.9 cm (height);

c. be on a granite base that:

I. for a single adult Grave Lot, does not exceed 122 cm (length) x 40.6 cm (width) x 25.4 cm (height);

II. for side by side adult Grave Lots, does not exceed 243.8 cm (length) x 40.6 cm (width) x 25.4 cm (height);

III. is of the same matching stone and colour as the Monument; and

IV. has a maximum of 5 cm polished finish top and a smooth sawn bottom,

d. be securely fastened to the base using either:

I. a minimum dowel pin size of 1.3 cm diameter (dowel holes not to exceed 0.31 cm larger than the dowel diameter). Dowel pins must be not less than 15.24 cm in length, evenly extended into the Monument and Monument base; or

II. a commercial grade adhesive listing both the base and monument materials as acceptable uses.

10.16. Despite subsection 10.15, upright Monuments in historic sites designated on the Cemetery plot plan may be replaced based on the dimensions of the original Monument.

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10.17. Each Flat Monument shall:

a. be made of granite, marble or bronze;

b. be centrally positioned at the head of the Grave Lot with the top surface of the Flat Monument set level with the surface of the surrounding ground;

c. conform to one of the following measurements:

I. for a single Adult Grave Lot, including an attached vase, be a maximum of 91 cm (length) x 35.6 cm (width) and a minimum of 40 cm (length) x 25.4 cm (width);

II. for side-by-side Adult Grave Lots, including an attached vase, a maximum of 142.2 cm (length) x 45.7 cm (width), and a minimum of 81.3 cm (length) x 30.5 cm (width);

III. for a Child Grave Lot, a maximum of 91 cm (length) x 35.6 cm (width), and a minimum of 25.4 cm (length) x 25.4 cm (width);

IV. for an Infant Grave Lot, 30.5 cm (length x 15.2 cm (width);

V. for a Grave Lot for cremated remains, a maximum of 35.6 cm (length) x 20.3 cm (width), and a minimum of 25.4 cm (width) x 20.3 cm (width);

10.18. If the Flat Monument is made of bronze, it shall:

a. have the letters, numerals and ornamentation chased and buffed and shall not protrude more than 0.9 cm above the surface. Each casting shall be true and free from defects and roughness;

b. be cast with at least 2 integral studs on the underside, the studs to be tapped or drilled to receive anchor lugs or bolts. These shall be non-corroding of a minimum diameter of 0.95 cm and of metal electrolytically similar to the Flat Monument;

c. be installed on a granite base:

I. not less than 10.2 cm and not more than 13 cm in thickness;

II. showing a smooth surface 5 cm wide around each edge of the bronze;

III. having drilled holes, to accommodate the mechanical attachment of the Flat Monument with corrosion resistant, threaded bosses and

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washers, to be supplied by the person installing the Flat Monument; and

IV. having, if required, a 11.4 cm diameter drilled hole to accommodate the invertible flower vase container.

10.19. All flower vases for ground installation shall be integral to the Flat Monument and shall be:

a. provided with a container designed to be of sufficient strength to protect the vase in an inverted position in the ground;

b. made of a resilient, corrosion-resistant material;

c. securely attached by non-corrosive fasteners; and

d. sealed at the bottom of the container except for a drainage hole no larger than 3.8 cm in diameter.

10.20. All Monuments installed within a Cemetery shall be subject to an inspection by the CAO.

10.21. All additional work to existing Monuments, including but not limited to re-surfacing, adding inscriptions, re-highlighting or repairing Monuments require prior written authorization by the CAO.

10.22. The CAO may arrange for the temporary removal of a Monument without the permission of the owner if, during the excavation of an adjoining Grave Lot or other works, removing the Monument is required to gain access to a Grave Lot. The County shall replace the Monument in its original position on the Grave Lot as soon as is reasonably possible. This work shall be done at the cost of the County.

10.23. If, in the opinion of the CAO, any Monument is found to be a hazard, and the disrepair has not been caused by Cemetery operations, the CAO may remove the Monument without permission of the owner and place it in storage. The CAO may provide the owner with 6 months’ written notice requiring the monument to be repaired or replaced, at the cost of the owner, after which the County may discard the Monument.

10.24. If, in the opinion of the CAO, any Monument is in a state of disrepair which is detrimental to the maintenance and aesthetics of the Cemetery, and the disrepair has not been caused by Cemetery operations, the CAO may issue the owner 30 days’ written notice requiring the Monument to be repaired or removed at the cost of the owner. If after 30 days the Monument has not been repaired, the CAO may remove

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the Monument and place it in storage for a period of 6 months, after which the Monument may be discarded.

10.25. Any Monument repairs shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the CAO.

10.26. All Monuments installed prior to the passing of this bylaw are considered exempt from the provisions of section 11 until such time that they are removed or significantly altered. Replacement monuments thereafter shall be subject to the provisions of section 11.

11. MAINTENANCE AND FLOWERS

11.1. The County shall provide reasonable perpetual care for the Cemeteries, Grave Lots, and Niches pursuant to the Sales Contracts. The County is not responsible for care of Monuments.

11.2. The County is not responsible for any missing vases, flowers, or wreaths.

11.3. The CAO may direct the removal, without notice, of items determined by the CAO to be unsightly or a nuisance with exception to Monuments as described in subsection 10.24.

11.4. Cut flowers, artificial flowers, wreaths and floral offerings are only permitted on Grave Lots and Niches until they become unsightly or they become a nuisance.

11.5. Vases are permitted only if they are affixed securely to a Monument or Niche.

11.6. No person may plant vegetation, including shrubs, trees, bulbs or flowers within a Cemetery unless the person obtains the prior written approval of the CAO.

11.7. No person shall remove the sod from any part of the Cemetery including Grave Lots unless the person obtains the prior written approval of the CAO.

11.8. No person shall erect upon a Grave Lot or in a Cemetery any fence, railing, wall, stone coping, hedge or any other structure.

12. GENERAL RULES

12.1. No person shall operate an off highway vehicle or snowmobile within a Cemetery.

12.2. Leashed domestic animals are allowed to attend funeral services at Cemeteries.

12.3. Despite section 12.2, the CAO may permit horses within a Cemetery upon written authorization.

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12.4. No person shall disturb persons assembled for a funeral, gravesite service or visitation.

12.5. Any person not behaving with proper decorum within a Cemetery or who is otherwise disturbing the peace and quiet of the Cemetery may be evicted.

12.6. No person shall destroy, damage, alter, write on, deface, or remove any Monument, structure, railing, fence, or other work for the protection, maintenance or ornamentation of any Cemetery, Columbarium or Grave Lot, or any vehicle, building, machinery, tool, equipment, or any other material placed or left in any Cemetery or Columbarium.

12.7. No person shall throw, abandon or otherwise dispose of rubbish anywhere within a Cemetery or Columbarium except in the receptacles specifically provided for that purpose by the County.

12.8. No person shall carry or discharge firearms in any Cemetery unless such person is participating in a military funeral and has lawful authority to bear such a firearm.

12.9. All persons and funeral processions in the Cemetery shall obey the instructions of the CAO.

12.10. No person shall drive a vehicle in a Cemetery at a speed of more than (20 km/h) and must adhere to the applicable laws in force at the time in the Province of Alberta.

12.11. The owner of any vehicle or any individual causing or contributing to damage to a Grave Lot, Monument, Columbarium, structure or any part of the lands or facilities shall be responsible for cost and expenses incurred by the County as a result of that damage.

12.12. Soliciting the sale of any commodity, advertising of any sort, or any other form of commercialized activity is prohibited, except as permitted by the County.

12.13. Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a person from compliance with any and all applicable Federal and Provincial laws or other bylaws of the County.

13. PENALTIES

13.1. Any Person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction to pay a penalty as set out in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw.

13.2. A community peace officer is authorized to issue a Violation Tag to any person who the community peace officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this Bylaw.

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13.3. A Violation Tag shall be served upon such a person personally, or in the case of a corporation, by serving the Violation Tag personally upon the manager, secretary or other executive officer, or person apparently in charge of a branch office, by mailing a copy to such person by registered mail, or in the case of an individual, by leaving it with a person on the premises who has the appearance of being at least 18 years of age.

13.4. The Violation Tag shall be in a form approved by the CAO and shall state:

a. the name of the person;

b. the offence;

c. the appropriate penalty for the offence as specified in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw;

d. that the penalty shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the Violation Tags; and

e. any other information as may be required by the CAO.

13.5. Where a contravention of this Bylaw is of a continuing nature, a contravention constitutes a separate offense in respect to each day or part of a day on which it continues.

13.6. Where a Violation Tag is issued pursuant to this Bylaw, the person to whom a Violation Tag is issued may, in lieu of being prosecuted for the offence, pay to the County the penalty specified on the Violation Tag.

13.7. In those cases where a Violation Tag has been issued and the penalties specified on the Violation Tag have not been paid within the prescribed time, then a Community Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a Violation Ticket pursuant to Part 2 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.P-34, as amended.

13.8. A Community Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to immediately issue a Violation Ticket to any person whom the Community Peace Officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this Bylaw.

13.9. Nothing in this Bylaw shall prevent conviction of an offence as prescribed under the Act.

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14. GENERAL

14.1. Should any provision of this Bylaw be invalid then such invalid provision shall be severed and the remaining Bylaw shall be maintained.

14.2. This Bylaw shall repeal Bylaw 947-19 and take effect upon the final passing thereof.

READ a first time this ___ day of ______, 2021.

READ a second time this ___ day of ______, 2021.

READ a third time this ___ day of ______, 2021.

______Reeve

______Interim CAO

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BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Proposed Boat Launch at Willey West

DATE TO COUNCIL: June 15, 2021

PREPARED BY: Lee Chambers, Director of Community Services

UPDATE INFORMATION:

At the May 18, 2021 Council Meeting, Council passed the following motion:

450/21-05-18 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to work with Alberta Environment and Parks and the West Central Riverboat Association to amend the Willey West Campground lease to include the proposed boat launch in the existing lease.

D. Wiltse offered a friendly amendment to include “to add investigating the possibility of a marina.”

K. Westerlund accepted the amendment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Administration has been in regular contact with the West Central Riverboat Association (WCRBA), who is eagerly awaiting the development. The WCRBA have confirmed interest in working with the County on the development of the proposed boat launch.

Administration has reached out to Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) to begin next steps in amending the lease for the proposed boat launch. AEP has responded to the County that they will require some time to verify the lease amendment process before they can provide the County with next steps.

Administration does anticipate that there may be costs associated with the lease amendment. Among the marginal lease fee expenses that are reasonably anticipated, there may be a requirement for a survey of the proposed boundary to be completed, an anticipated expense of approximately

Brazeau County – Report to Council – Proposed Boat Launch at Willey West Page 1 of 2 121 $15,000.00 - $20,000.00. However, until AEP is able to confirm the requirements, Administration is not able to confirm those expense requirements.

Administration has also requested quotations from environmental contractors for an environmental assessment and regulatory authorizations for Public Lands Act and Water Act approvals for bed and shore disposition for the development and maintenance of a boat launch. The anticipated cost to complete is $10,000.00. Although these costs are anticipated, Administration suggests that Council wait until all of the lease amendment costs are estimated prior to considering for decision.

Administration has also completed research into the possibility of a marina per Council’s direction.

Council discussed the marina in Ft. Assiniboine as an example of a marina along a river to investigate. Administration reached out to the owner of the marina, which is the Woodlands RV Park. Speaking with the owner, development of the marina began after acquiring the RV Site in 2002. The process took two years to get all the necessary approvals in place.

The original title of the property dates back to the 1850’s which allowed ownership up to the water’s edge, no setbacks (no environmental reserve). The marina development involved removing 30,000 cubic meters of dirt. In house County costs of removing this amount of dirt would be approximately $150,000, but would also tie up all the County resources the whole summer. The North Saskatchewan River flow can increase or decrease considerably depending on activity at the dam. The Marina owner admitted that the Athabasca River is constantly changing the Woodlands marina; they have had over six flood events.

The marina process would be lengthy and costly, but obtaining regulatory approval may not be guaranteed and then the biggest obstacle may in fact be the rise and fall of the river.

Next steps for the marina process would be to involve a consultant to undertake such a design.

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BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Solar Revenues, Costs, Pros, and Cons

DATE TO COUNCIL: June 14, 2021

PREPARED BY: Aman Tiwari, Municipal Energy Coordinator. Sandra Mcintosh, Economic Development Officer. Colin Swap, Director of Corporate Services.

UPDATE INFORMATION: In response to the following motion from May 18, 2021, regarding the solar revenues, costs, pros, and cons of existing solar projects, the Administration is bringing a detailed report of the revenues, costs, benefits, and disadvantages of the current solar system Brazeau County has invested in.

455/ 21-05-18 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to bring back a detailed report of the revenues, costs, pros, and cons of the current solar system Brazeau County has invested.

CARRIED The County has completed the following projects in the past (see in table below):

Average Annual Total Funding Year of Net Cost to Site Name Production Project Amount Completion County (MWh) Cost Secured

Admin Building Nov, 2016 216 $635,845.38 $129,307.23 $505,538.15

Lodgepole Nov, 2016 7.5 $28,797.66 $3,817.97 $24,979.69 Firehall Rocky Rapids Water Nov, 2016 26.6 $73,951.06 $11,371.63 $62,579.4 Treatment Plant

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Total 291.8 $829,830.1 $166,290.83 $663,539.27

*MWh - Megawatt-hours

OPERATIONAL SAVINGS SUMMARY The County has reduced the energy consumption from the grid by using the onsite renewable power generated from our solar projects. The following table illustrates the operational savings from each site which includes the savings realized from using the onsite produced power and the extra power sent to the grid.

Rocky Rapids Water Admin Lodgepole Breton Site Name/Year Treatment Plant Building Firehall Firehall (RRWTP)

2017 $ 37,463.22 $824.84 $1932.601 n/a

2018 $37,027.69 $757.17 $3,698.22 $3,325.832

2019 $36,971.38 $758.23 $3,378.47 $4,219.09

2020 $36,135.71 $891.29 $3,797.62 $4,191.04

Total Savings $147,598.01 $3,231.52 $12,806.92 $11,735.96

1. There has been some missing data for RRWTP for the year 2017. Therefore, the savings calculated above are from July to December. The Administration has reached out to Fortis to get us the missing data as soon as possible. 2. Breton Firehall solar project started in May 2018, so the savings calculated above are from May to December 2018.

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS The County has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by utilizing the renewable power generated from our solar projects. The following table shows the CO2 emissions saved by each site since its inception.

Site Name CO2 Emissions Saved (Kg) Admin 340,947 Building

Lodgepole Firehall 13,657

Rocky Rapids Water 45,646 Treatment Plant

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PROS/BENEFITS:  County has saved $175,372.4 in operational savings in the last 4 years which is 26% of the cost was invested.

 County has shown its commitment to sustainable development goals by offsetting 452,210 Kg CO2 emissions in the last four years through the existing solar projects.  If approved by the Council, the County will be generating extra revenue (on average $3000/annually) for the next 8 to 10 years by selling its carbon credits.

CONS/DISADVANTAGES:  The Administration doesn’t see any disadvantages at this time but would like to make a suggestion that for any future solar projects, the County should consider checking that the County owns the environmental attributes of that project. In other words, County should keep the emission credits, offsets, renewable energy certificates, or other environmental attributes that would be generated throughout the life of the project as it will generate extra revenue for the County. Some funding grants like Alberta Municipal Solar Program (AMSP) prohibits the project owner from keeping the environmental attributes. Therefore, the County should make a rational decision by considering all the aspects.

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BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Selling Carbon Credits

DATE TO COUNCIL: June 14, 2021

PREPARED BY: Aman Tiwari, Municipal Energy Coordinator. Sandra McIntosh, Economic Development Officer. Colin Swap, Director of Corporate Services.

UPDATE INFORMATION:

In response to the following motion from May 18, 2021, regarding the selling of carbon credits generated from our existing solar projects, the Administration is bringing the report on the revenue that will be generated from selling the carbon credits.

453/21-05-18 Moved by H Swan to direct Administration to look into and bring back information on selling our carbon credits.

CARRIED

The County has completed the following solar projects in the past and has an online data monitoring system for all of them as well.

Eligible for Average Annual Site Name Year Completed Carbon Credits Production (MWh)

Admin Building 2016 Yes 216

Lodgepole Firehall 2016 Yes 7.5

Rocky Rapids Water 2016 Yes 26.6 Treatment Plant

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*MWh is Megawatt hours

The County holds the environmental attributes* for the Admin Building, Lodgepole Firehall, and Rocky Rapids Water Treat Plant solar projects. However, the Breton Firehall solar project was funded through Alberta Municipal Solar Program (AMSP) grant and the grant agreement refrain the County from using the emission offsets/carbon credits generated from the project.

*Environmental Attributes: It means the emission credits, offsets, renewable energy certificates, or other environmental attributes generated through the project.

CARBON CREDIT A carbon credit is one tonne of carbon dioxide or its equivalent that is offset through a renewable energy project. Renewable energy projects (solar, wind, geothermal, biomass) can sell their credits to companies or facilities to reduce their carbon price exposure.

To calculate the carbon credits generated from 1 MWh of electricity which is produced from a renewable energy project, electricity generated is multiplied by the Electricity Grid Displacement Factor (EGDF). The present value of this EGDF for distributed renewable energy projects is 0.57 (tCO2e /MWh).

Therefore, on average, our solar projects that are eligible for carbon credits, are approximately producing 142.5 carbon credits annually (0.57(tCO2e /MWh) (EGDF) *250(MWh) (average annual generation)).

The Administration has reached out to three energy services companies (see in the table below) to get information on carbon credits trading and prices. There is no upfront cost involved for credit verification and development. However, consulting firm would take a commission (varies b/w 15% to 25%) once the credits are generated.

Company Name Responded (Yes/No)

Radicle Yes

ReWatt Power Inc. Yes

Bluesource No

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ESTIMATED REVENUE GENERATION FOR THE COUNTY

Carbon Carbon Annual Credit Annual Solar Credit Net Annual Scenarios Credit Revenue Development Generation Generated Revenue Price Generation Fee (15%) Annually

Best $33/tCO2e 250 MWh 142.5 $4702.5 $705.3 $3997.1

As Usual $26/tCO2e 250 MWh 142.5 $3705 $555.75 $3149.2

Worst $15/tCO2e 250 MWh 142.5 $2137.5 $320.6 $1816.8

* The carbon credit prices stated above are average market values but depending on the market they can vary. As per the current statistics, the carbon credit price is projected to increase in the coming years which will increment our revenues as well. However, it is not fixed and depends on the ruling government.

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. , '. ;-;:;:' ~ . . " 107863 ALBERTA ENV IRONMENT• AND PARKS OCT 23 2020 Office ofthe Minister Government House Leader M LA, Rimbey-Rocky MourItain House-Stmdre

Reeve Craig Lukinuk Smoky Lake County PO Box 310 4612 McDougall Driver Smoky Lake AB TOA 3CO cra ig lu kin uk@smokylakecounty .ab.ca

Dear Reeve Lukinuk:

Thank you for your letter regarding the nomination of a portion of the North Saskatchewan River under the Canadian Heritage Rivers System.

Alberta Environment and Parks supports your group's effort to nominate this river and , as the jurisdictional representative, we will make the formal nomination on your behalf. A heritage river designation would reflect the care and stewardship that local governments and stakeholders have undertaken along the river corridor, and help local m.unicipalities and businesses promote the natural beauty, rich cultural history, and myriad recreation and tourism opportunities in your region.

Once the nomination is endorsed by the Canadian Heritage Rivers System Board of Directors, the next step is for Smoky Lake County to prepare a nomination document with relevant information and background studies. The Canadian Heritage Rivers System is a grassroots, locally driven program in Alberta. Alberta Environment and Parks will support your efforts where possible, and share available data about natural, cultural and recreation/tourism values pertinent to the rive r.

I applaud your efforts in pursuing this nomination, and for assembling substantial local and regional support in this regard .

cc: Tracy Draper, Alberta Environment and Parks Brian Joubert, Alberta Environment and Parks

323 Legislature Building, 10800 97 Avenue, Edmonton , Alberta AS Canada Telephone 780-427-239 1 Fax 780-422-6259 /'nnud M rrry&d P"J>r" 132 What We Heard Report: Canadian Heritage River System Nomination Survey – North Saskatchewan River Rivière Saskatchewan Nord kisiskâciwani-sîpiy omaka-ty Північна річка Саскачеван

2021

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Prepared for SUMMARY 3 Kyle Schole Smoky Lake County Alberta BACKGROUND 4 Prepared by Eric W. Smith ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW 5 Wise Use

Photo Credit: ENGAGEMENT TACTICS 5 E. W. Smith. North Saskatchewan River, COMMUNICATION TACTICS 5 Edmonton, AB. ONLINE SURVEY PARTICIPANTS 7

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT RESULTS 8

PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE NOMINATION 8

RECREATION HERITAGE 9

CULTURAL HERITAGE 15

NATURAL HERITAGE 18

TENSIONS 22

CONCLUSION 24

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134 SUMMARY

WHAT WE DID

WEBINAR ONLINE SURVEY 37 Participants 279 Participants

WHAT WE HEARD “I fully support the nomination of the North Saskatchewan River to the Canadian Heritage River System.”

87% Support the nomination of the Alberta portion of the North Saskatchewan River to the Canadian Heritage River System.

People against the nomination felt that change was not required or that the designation would result in access restrictions.

WHAT PEOPLE VALUE MOST

Recreation Heritage Cultural Heritage Natural Heritage VARIETY INDIGENOUS WILDLIFE ACCESSIBILITY CONNECTION PLANTS WATERSPORTS RICH & DIVERSE EXPEREINCES BICYCLING & WALKING TRADE & NATURAL FEATURES CLEAN WATER, WILD TRANSPORTATION NATURE & WATER & NATURE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY GEOLOGY HISTORY GATHERING PLACE NATURE IN THE CITY

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135 “It is a river to explore. The river is a connection for land, cultures, Indigenous history, and newer settler history. The river supports a rich biodiversity that we need to support and sustain. The river has long been used to transport: Indigenous peoples, fur traders and settlers. It is a connector of people, history, cultures and it's health is imperative for a healthy future of land and peoples.”

BACKGROUND Smoky Lake County with support from riverside municipalities and Indigenous groups are leading an effort to designate the Alberta portion of the North Saskatchewan River as a Canadian Heritage River. The designation recognizes the River’s significance in shaping Canada’s identity. Adding the North Saskatchewan River to the list of Canadian Heritage Rivers does not restrict activities along the river but rather creates a platform for celebration. The designation tells Canada and the world that the North Saskatchewan River matters.

There are three documents required for the designation process: § Background Study (completed in 2005) § Nomination document (underway 2021) § Designation Document (planned for 2022)

This report summarizes public feedback collected during an online survey and informs the nomination document. The goal of the survey was to capture views and perspectives of the recreational, cultural, and natural heritage of the North Saskatchewan River.

Smoky Lake County is leading the nomination of the North Saskatchewan River to promote economic development, renewed relations among communities and Indigenous nations in Alberta, and to strengthen stewardship.

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136 ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW ENGAGEMENT TACTICS Webinar A webinar was presented on April 7, 2021 and posted to YouTube. The webinar was designed to increase awareness of the nomination process and recruit online survey participants. Public online survey WEBINAR An online survey collected public perspectives from March 31, 2021 39 Participants to April 30, 2021. 390 people responded to the survey and 279 98 YouTube views completed the survey. COMMUNICATION TACTICS Smoky Lake County recruited online survey participants via several platforms, including: Presentations Strathcona County Council April 13, 2021 Edmonton City Council April 19, 2021 Leduc City Council April 19, 2021 Press releases and articles ONLINE SURVEY Leduc Representative April 15 and May 7 279 Participants Fort Saskatchewan The Record April 15 City of Leduc April 22, 2021 Taproot April 20, 2021 A link to the survey was shared on social media by: Beaver Hills Biosphere City of Leduc Lamont County Mayor Burke, Town of Rocky Mountain House SOCIAL MEDIA Mayor Hnatiw, Sturgeon County 65,963 Reach North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance 2,209 Engagements River Valley Alliance 1,684 Link Clicks Senator Paula Simons Smoky Lake County Stratchcona County Sturgeon County Town of Rocky Mountain House Facebook and Instagram advertising promoted the survey. Invitations to complete the survey were sent via email or Facebook to various outdoor associations and groups.

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137 Invitations were sent to: ABMA Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club Northwest Voyageurs Agro-Forestry Woodlot Extension Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club Paddle Alberta Society Edmonton Heritage Council Parkland County Alberta Bilingual Municipalities Edmonton Historical Board Peace River Boating Association Association Protect Alberta's Rockies and Alberta Conservation Association Edmonton History Headwaters Edmonton River Valley Conservation Alberta Dirt Riders Association Coalition Red Deer Ramblers Alberta Equestrian Association Edmonton Rowing Club Red Deer Watershed Alliance Alberta Fish and Game Association Elk Point River Valley Adventure (tourism Alberta Fish and Game Association - company) EPCOR Club Facebooks River Valley Alliance Explore Edmonton Alberta Mushers River Valley Conservation Society Alberta Off-highway Motor Vehicle Friends of Historical Northern Alberta - Association History Check App Rocky Motorcycle Club Ft. Saskatchewan Rocky Mountain Ramblers Association Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Go EAST Smoky Lake Heritage Board Alberta Rowing Association Grant MacEwan Mountain Club Southern Alberta Trail Riders Association Alberta Trail Riders Association Headwinds Cycle Club St. Paul County Alberta Trappers Association Heritage Calgary Strathcona County Alpine Club of Canada Heritage Forward! Sturgeon County Bighorn Heritage ATV Association Hike Alberta Taproot Brazeau ATV Club Historic Edmonton and Northern Alberta (Original) Thorhild County Bruderheim Riding Association Indigenous Edmonton Town of Devon Calgary Area Whitewater (Calpaddle) Calgary ATV Riders Kayak Alberta & BC Town of Rocky Mountain House Lac St. Anne ATV Club Treaty 6 Confederacy Calgary Outdoor Club Lakeland Breakers Two Hills County Canadian Club of Edmonton Lakeland LICA UAPS Central Alberta River Boat Association Ceyana Canoe Lamont County Vermillion River County Leduc County Victoria Home Guard City of Edmonton Lethbridge Motorcycle Club Wapiti Off-road Association Clearwater County Metis Nation of Alberta Waskahegan Trail Association Cows and Fish North Saskatchewan River Valley Drayton Valley Paddle Club Wetaskiwin County Conservation Society Whitecourt ATV Club Eagle Point Blue River North Saskatchewan Watershed Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Edmonton and District Historical Society Alliance Association

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138 ONLINE SURVEY PARTICIPANTS People were asked to declare where they lived. Survey participants lived across Alberta. Most participants lived in Edmonton.

Edmonton 53% Calgary 6% North 2% East 10% Central 10% West 9% South 5% Other 1% Prefer not to say 3%

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139 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT RESULTS

PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE NOMINATION

Support the nomination Do not support the nomination Neutral

87% 9% 4%

People against the nomination felt that change was not needed or that the designation would result in access restrictions.

“The existence of the North Saskatchewan River is responsible for a large part of Alberta's history and culture.”

“It is a river to explore. The river is a connection for land, cultures, Indigenous history, and newer settler history. The river supports a rich biodiversity that we need to support and sustain. The river has long been used to transport Indigenous peoples, fur traders and settlers. It is a connector of people, history, cultures and it's health is imperative for a healthy futures of land and peoples.”

“It continues to become more important as we see more development here in Alberta. Places like the

North Saskatchewan River Valley are vital to our quality of life and protecting the river and its associated natural resources (not only its fresh water) will be exponentially more important in the years to come.”

RECREATION HERITAGE CULTURAL HERITAGE NATURAL HERITAGE “I love canoeing the river “The North Saskatchewan “Foothills, Central and have done so from has been an important Mixedwood, and Parkland Horburg to Rocky part of Canadian history natural regions all have Mountain House, and since the first people their unique features that Rocky Mountain House to inhabited this area. Its make them extraordinary. Edmonton. I find it influence on our history is The diversity of these astounding that you can profound, and its areas are what makes the almost canoe into recognition has a Heritage whole length of the River downtown Edmonton River is likely overdue.” amazing.” before you realize you are in a major city.”

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140 “Personally, I walk and ski, but I like that there are many choices available.”

“It is my primary source of recreation. It is heaven.”

“We like the old trails best because you can walk or bike or ride horses. It's free and you can take the kids.”

RECREATION HERITAGE

The North Saskatchewan River is a special place for Albertans. For some, the River provides a unique vacation destination once per year, while for others it enriches their daily life. Survey participants used the North Saskatchewan River for 45 activities. Walking or hiking, sightseeing and nature observation were the most popular activities. 99% of those surveyed use the North Saskatchewan River recreation 52% use the River for recreation more than 20 times per year 20% use the River for recreation monthly

People use the River for several recreational activities, the popularity of each activity reported was: 67% Walking or hiking 23% Cultural activities 5% Dirt biking 64% Sightseeing 22% Sunbathing 3% Horseback riding 61% Nature observation 21% Running 2% Snowshoeing 58% Riverside 20% Float tubing 2% Paddle boarding picnicking 19% Motor boating 2% 4x4 truck driving 58% Canoeing 14% Art 1% Snorkelling/scuba 49% Camping 13% Spiritual activities diving 38% Riverside 13% Hunting 1% Dog sledding entertainment 12% Historical re- 1% Water use 38% Fishing enactment 1% Wagon train 32% Dog walking or 12% Gold panning 1% Star gazing swimming 11% Rafting 1% Searching for rock 29% Mountain biking 9% ATV/UTVing and petrified wood 28% Swimming 8% Tobogganing 1% Maintaining 28% Berry picking 7% Snowmobiling cemeteries 26% Kayaking 7% Rowing 1% Agriculture 24% Cross-country 6% Boat racing 1% Photography skiing 5% Climbing

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141 “I find it amazing that we can go foraging for wild berries inside the City of Edmonton. The continuous trail network within Edmonton is also very special to me. The most special activities, however, involve the traditional use of the river as a transportation corridor. Canoeing on the river and camping on its banks is truly a special experience and one that I think more people should add to their "bucket list".

WHAT PEOPLE VALUE MOST

People were asked what they valued most about North Saskatchewan River recreation. Eight themes emerged from their responses. People identified 50 recreational activities they find special along the River.

The most special activities in order of popularity were:

1. Canoeing 20. Historical re- 38. Dog sledding 2. Walking or hiking enactment 39. Exploring 3. Camping 21. Hunting 40. Golfing in the centre of 4. Fishing 22. Float tubing Edmonton 5. River boating 23. Photography 41. Looking for rocks 6. Kayaking 25. Rafting 42. Rock skipping 7. Cross-country skiing 26. Sightseeing 43.Sunbathing 8. Nature watching 27. ATV 44. Viewing historical 9. Bicycling 28. Paddleboarding places 10. Mountain biking 29. Spending time with 45. Visiting family farms, 11. Berry picking family and friends churches, and cemeteries 12. Bird watching 30. Watching boat races 46. Visiting Metis Crossing 13. Dog walking 31. Art 47. Watching ice 14. Running 32. Being alone 48. Watching rafters, 15. Picnicking 33. Being outdoors near kayakers and dragon boat 16. Nature walks water teams 17. Swimming 34. Climbing 49.Watching sunrise and 18. Wildlife viewing 35. Collecting litter sunsets 19. Gold panning 36. Culture 50. Whitewater canoeing 37. Day trips

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142 Themes VARIETY “Opportunity. It is such a vast river that you can do pretty much any recreational activity on or near it.” “The diversity of the river all along it from the mountains to the prairies it's constantly changing. It's a great easy river from Genesee down for teaching canoeing on, the wildlife along the river, especially in the less populated areas, I guess I value the river and its environment the most.” “The natural beauty, the birds and other animals, ... it’s course and proximity to higher density residential areas; it’s history as the ‘highway’ for trade and travel across Canada.” “The varied species of game fish and the unique geography.” “The wonderful mix of good recreation, and cultural history.” “The opportunities to enjoy the River from the shore (hiking trails) and from the water (canoe/kayak/paddleboard access).” ACCESSIBILITY “I value it's accessibility to many people, but also the remoteness of it. You can be in the river valley in Edmonton and barely know that you're in the middle of a large city centre.” “Having a few places to launch and land a canoe that are within easy walking distance of parking, for day trips and to start, end multi-day trips.” “Nice easy flowing river which makes it accessible for a lot of people and uses.” WATERSPORTS “It is a grand river. Crazy rapids up near the beginning and lots of twists and turns lower down and so much wildlife and berries!!!!” “Whitewater canoeing; Canoe tripping and camping on river; Taking beginners and new visitors to Edmonton in Voyageur canoe tours on river through Edmonton.” “It's a place to go and feel like you are in the wilderness, there are also many good day trips for canoeing--Genessee to Devon, Devon to Edmonton, through Edmonton, it's an amazing way to see the city from a totally different perspective when you paddle through it on the river.” “Extraordinary would be the reaches from above Saskatchewan Crossing to Rocky Mtn House... some of the best canoe tripping in Western Canada, and a tourist draw amongst paddlers.” BICYCLING & WALKING “We love to walk the trails and have picnics near the river.” “Walking and seeing what I find or what is different depending on seasons, weather, time of day and who I am with.”

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143 “I love gathering Saskatoons in the fall and admiring the change of the seasons in daily walks. CLEAN WATER, WILD NATURE AND BEAUTIFUL SCENERY “Being able to be one with nature. I have seen incredible vistas and been able to view nature in amazing ways.” “Bird watching during the migration in Edmonton.” “I really value the trees and diversity of plants that grow (even if it is disturbed/ invaded by many non-native species). I value the habitat that it provides for birds and other wildlife. There's nothing better than being able to forget you're in the city.” HISTORY “Peace and tranquillity - the feeling of being connected to my ancestors, to Canadian history.” GATHERING PLACE “Space to exercise and visit with friends.” “Nature, relaxing, people watching as I get to show new Canadians about Pusey willows, different kinds of birds we have here and meeting new people.” “The river is a part of who we are. It brings us life through providing us with clean water. It connects us to the rest of the North Saskatchewan watershed. When you think of the river, you think of history and connecting people from all over the continent.” NATURE IN THE CITY “The mid-city "wilderness". In portions, it is difficult to see signs that you are in the city other than the trail beneath your feet.” “You can leave the city behind in just a few steps.”

CULTURAL HERITAGE WAS APPRECIATED BY PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS & ANCESTORS

Recreation along the North Saskatchewan River is multi-generational for over half of the people surveyed. “Our family has camped and gathered along the North Saskatchewan for generations.” “I am a fifth generation Canadian and 3rd generation Albertans. Although we are not First Nations my family has respected, learned about and adventured into the lands of the North Saskatchewan River. We have hiked, backpacked, fished, canoed, camped and my father and grandfather used to hunt in its regions.” “My parents have used the river in many of the same ways I do. They introduced me to most of the activities I engage in on and along the North Saskatchewan River”

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144 “I think the entire river offers an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful nature settings Alberta has to offer.”

“The entire river is extraordinary.” “Beaches.” “Parks and protected areas.”

“The paddle and overnight camping from south of Nordegg to the Blue bridge is extraordinary.”

“The wild places. The further away from others the better.”

“Fishing and hunting between Drayton Valley and Devon”

SPECIAL PLACES

People were asked to identify places that they found extraordinary for recreation. For those that love the River, they found this a challenging request. Exceptional places included both features of the river and locations. Over one-third of the special locations were within the city of Edmonton.

AREAS § Beaches § Parks § Trails § Islands § Picnic areas LOCATIONS § Area below Berrymoor § Islands between § Rocky Mountain House Bridge Redwater area and the to Drayton Valley § Aylmer Provincial Saskatchewan border § Saskatchewan River Recreation Area § Métis Crossing/Victoria Crossing § Big Island Settlement § Saunders Provincial § Bighorn Dam to Rocky § Modeste Natural area Recreation Area Mountain House § Nordegg § Scenery from Snake Hill § Blue Rapids area § Nordegg to Rocky at Lea Park near § Brazeau River mountain house Marwayne headwaters § Parkland County § Shandro § Constable Chelsea § Ram Falls § Smoky Lake Robinson Park § Rapids above Rocky § Stretch of the River § Devon Mountain House from the Forestry Trunk § Edmonton River Valley § River valley south of Road to Drayton Valley § East of Prince Albert Drayton Valley § The banks, downriver of § Fort Saskatchewan § Rocky Mountain House the Bighorn Dam. § Frenchman’s Butte area § Rocky Mountain House § The West Country to § Genesee National Historic Site the Banff Park border § Iron Horse trail Campground § Undeveloped portion from Devon east

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145 “It is spectacularly beautiful and any time I can get to the river, even here in and around the capitol region, I can escape from the day to day grind and enjoy the sites and sounds of the river valley.”

“The entire length in Edmonton, such a break from the city.”

“The trail system in Edmonton is amazing both in size and diversity. Big Island.”

“I spend most of my time in the Edmonton portion of the valley - an incredible resource and the city's crowning glory.”

EXTRAORDINARY PLACES IN EDMONTON § 50 street boat launch § Hawryluk Park § River Valley near § Accidental Beach in § Historical boat launches University of Alberta Edmonton. in Edmonton § Rossdale § Area near the zoo § Hotel Macdonald § Rundle Park § Belgravia Dog Park § Island above Fort § Strathcona Science § Edmonton area Edmonton Park § Emily Murphy Park § Kinsman Park § Terwillegar Park § Gold Bar boat launch § Laurier Park § Victoria trail § Government House § Les Park § Walterdale Park § Queen Elizabeth Park § Whitemud Creek

“Relaxing environment in which to enjoy nature.” “The trails, boat launches and the water itself.” “The paved and unpaved paths.” “The endless ravine trails.” “All the trail systems for biking and hiking.” “Off-leash portion of trails.” “Nature in the city.”

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146 “As an immigrant, I appreciate learning more about the history of Canada and of Alberta through the lens of the North Saskatchewan River.”

“We value the amazing history this river represents from first European contact and the rich pre- history embedded in every meter along this river even back to sabre toothed tigers and mastodons.”

CULTURAL HERITAGE 100% of people who responded to the cultural heritage survey appreciated the culture and history of the North Saskatchewan River. Eight themes captured the perspectives shared.

WHAT PEOPLE VALUE MOST

Themes WATER & NATURE “Water is life. We need to protect this river.” INDIGENOUS “The fur traders are long gone, the First Nations and Métis are still here. We have a unique chance to have them tell the story, in their words…” RICH & DIVERSE “There is so much history and diverse cultures” “The life it has given Edmonton via its festivals and parks where we gather.” TRADE & TRANSPORTATION “The significance of the river in transporting goods and people in the development of the West.” “The fact that it was the highway that brought people in and out of what is now Alberta for 1,000s of years. First Nations, French, British, other Europeans, early scientific expeditions, early celebrity tourists (9th Earl of Southesk, artist Paul Kane etc.).” CONNECTION “The sense of its sheer length and scope -- the variety of the terrain it covers. We can drive back and forth across it every day and not register that it connects us all the way from the Rockies to the Nelson and Hudson Bay.” “I value the long history of the river and its importance to all humans. We seem to be drawn to rivers, and it binds all of us together, no matter our background or ethnicity.” GEOLOGY “The long history, from the melting of the glacier until now: 15,000 years of history that made the landforms and shaped the river and the people along the river.”

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147 HOW DO PEOPLE EXPEREINCE CULTURAL HERITAGE?

People primarily experience the culture and history of the North Saskatchewan River by reading history, visiting historic sites, and exploring the river while imagining a different time. READING HISTORY “I read a lot of material on the history of the exploration of western Canada. The North Saskatchewan is a key transportation link in that history.” VISITING HISTORIC SITES “When I paddle on the river I often think of the voyageurs and explorers like David Thompson that plied this river. Reading the stories that have been published in books and visiting historic sites along the river help to give a taste of what it may have been like as well as make one realize the significance of the river.” EXPLORING THE RIVER “Whenever I am recreating in the vicinity of the river, I imagine the historical uses of the first peoples and the fur trade.” RIVERSIDE CULTURAL & HISTORICAL EVENTS “We love the museums and forts and festivals along the river.” SHARING STORIES INTERPRETIVE SIGNS

CULTURAL HERITAGE WAS APPRECIATED BY PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS & ANCESTORS

People said that some of their relatives attended events and historic sites. While for others, culture and history were alive in day-to-day life while living along the river.

“My parents told stories of how settlers came downriver on rafts from Edmonton and how many people spent their first winter in caves dug into the riverbank. My dad was a trapper and knew about how the beaver brought Europeans up this river. He also knew it was First Nations people who showed Europeans how to build birch bark canoes and snowshoes so the river could be a highway in all seasons.”

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148 “The whole river is special.”

“I love the parts of the river where you can be alone and benefit from 'river medicine.'”

“The actual historic sites, of course, but also the land in between where ancient people walked and where our grandparents struggled to survived in a rich/wild land.”

SPECIAL“ PLACES

AREAS § Fort Edmonton § Abandoned coal mines along § Fort George Edmonton River Valley § Fort Pit Provincial Park § Bridges § Fort Saskatchewan § Cemeteries § Frenchman's Butte § Ferry sites and crossings § Frog Lake § Fishing spots § Heinsburg § Forts § High Level Bridge § Fur trade sites § Iron Horse Trail § Geological features § John Walter Museum § Indigenous burial grounds § Kootenay Plains § Indigenous campsites and important § Macdonald hotel places § Metis Crossing /Victoria Trail § Indigenous lands § Pakan § Islands § Rabbit Hill § Old growth forests on islands § River Lot 11 Indigenous art park § Picnic and riverside places § River near Devon § River crossings § Rocky Mountain House § Ukrainian churches and museums § Rossdale Cemetery § Smoky Lake historical use areas LOCATIONS § The layer of ash from the explosion § Batoche of Mount Mazama (near Edmonton § Battleford LRT bridge) § Big Island § University of Alberta § Concordia seminary grounds § Victoria Trail § Constable Chelsea Robinson Park § Walterdale Cemetery

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149 “I love its intrinsic values such as it’s beauty and listening to the water flow. But I also recognize it’s other values for Edmonton’s water supply.”

“I value that it provides a "natural" (or at least nature) haven within the city of Edmonton. I love feeling like I'm out of the city, even if I'm not. I value the trees, the understory and the habitat that it provides.”

“The “oasis” that the river represents amid the prairie.”

“The history, scenery geology and the rest from the city. I’m not a city person and I find peace here.”

NATURAL HERITAGE 99% of people who responded to the natural heritage survey appreciated the nature of the North Saskatchewan River. The natural elements that the public valued most fit into four themes.

WHAT PEOPLE VALUE MOST

Themes WILDLIFE “Garter snake hibernaculum, river hills full of crocus in the spring, fish spawning at the mouth of creeks, petrified wood, pelicans, cliff & mud swallows, great herons, kingfishers, river clams.”

§ Beavers § Eagle nests § Swallow banks § Biodiversity § Fish § Waterfowl § Birds § Snake hibernacula § Coyote § Sturgeon

PLANTS “The fact the river is a transitional zone between the Aspen Parkland and Mountains, and then between the Aspen Parkland and the Boreal Forest.” “Dogbane and that First Nations used it for fishing nets. It makes such good fibre.”

§ Berry bushes § Rare plants such as § Vegetative variations § Buffalo beans Hedysarum boreale, in ravines and micro- § Dogbane Polygala seneca, and climates § Grasses Shepherdia argentea § Rare plants at § Silver willow Gibbons

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150 NATURAL FEATURES “The sandstone cliffs are my fave, but I like it all.” “The ice flows are cool, I appreciate the trails and the woods along them. We pick Saskatoon berries every year. I love the bentonite formations in Dawson Park and the pelicans that visit every year. § Clean water § Natural features § Rocky edges and cliffs § Geology § Natural landscape § Transition of habitats § Ice flows § Rapids and landforms § Islands § River tributaries § Wildlife corridor § Kootenay Plains § Riverbanks EXPERIENCES “We love watching the river ice flows, the cliffs along the river, the beautiful flowers and fruit trees, the beavers and the action they take to live on the river” “Watching birds flying on the updrafts of the riverbanks.”

§ Contrast to the city § Reflections on the § Sounds § Fishing water § Textures § Fresh air § Richness and diversity § Vast scale of the river § Peace § Seasonal changes § Vistas § Smells § Winding river

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151 “My grandfather and great-grandmother were Metis and their ancestors Cree. Their lives were closely bound with the nature of the North-West and its land and rivers.”

“My parents and grandparents made good use of all the berries that grow along the river and they encouraged us kids to find out about the names of birds and animals we saw.”

“My family is from along line of farmers and were taught the importance rivers and clean water is important to the ecosystem and how it all ties together.”

NATURAL HERITAGE WAS APPRECIATED BY PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS & ANCESTORS

The parents, grandparents, or ancestors of 68% of participants appreciated the nature of the North Saskatchewan River. Their appreciation followed 25 themes. Themes § NATURE SUSTAINED § FISHING § BIRDWATCHING LIFE § HUNTING § CAMPING § DRINKING WATER § BERRY PICKING § WALKING AND § BEAUTY § TRAPPING HIKING § CHANGING OF THE § COLLECTING BIRD § BOATING SEASONS EGGS § PICNIC § PLANTS § EXPLORING NATURE § TRANSPORTATION § WILDFLOWERS FREELY § AFFORDABLE § ENTIRE § NATURAL VACATION ECOSYSTEMS LANDSCAPES

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152 “The entire river is extraordinary”

“The whole area is a total mind-altering experience.”

“Terwilliger Park has some fantastic ponds and really displays the Beaver Hills topography and power of the river while also having so much wildlife! Dawson Park has extraordinary bentonite formations that catch the eye.”

SPECIAL PLACES

AREAS § Devon Voyageur Park to Prospectors Point § Bends in the river with long views § Downstream of Edmonton § Central mixedwood forest § Edmonton River Valley § Coal seems § Fort George area § Creeks § Fort Saskatchewan River trails § Eagle nesting areas § Genesse § Eddies § Gibbons Prairie Natural Area § Floodplains § Hills from Lindbergh to Heinsburg, § Foothills § Iron Horse Trail § Islands § Kinnaird Ravine in Edmonton § Mudflats § Kootenay Plains § Natural corridors § Lea Park § Oxbows § Mineral springs below Government § Parkland House in Edmonton § Ravines § Modeste Creek Natural Area § River beaches § Nordegg area § River flats § Rapids near Rocky Mountain House § Riverbanks teaming with life § Rapids upstream of Drayton Valley § Sandbars § River along Fort Saskatchewan § Temporary islands § Rocky Mountain House National § Undeveloped areas Historic Site

§ Rocky Mountain House area LOCATIONS § Sir Wilfred Laurier Park § Abraham's Gates § Smoky Lake § Big Island § Telfordville area § Brazeau area § Terwillegar Park § Brierly rapids § The old Pakan sight § Burtonsville Island § Two Hills strip in east Edmonton § Dawson Park § Watershed and tributary creeks like § Devon area Mooswa and Middle Creek and Frog § Devon River trails Creek § Devon to Fort Saskatchewan river § Whitemud Creek biodiversity section § William Hawrelak Park

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153 “Every city, village, and tiny hamlet in the world from Cambodia to Peru to Namibia has cafes and places alongside their lakes and rivers. Edmonton has nothing.”

“Try to avoid restrictions on jet boaters, I have helped stranded people almost every outing. Without boats people could get into a lot of trouble as most tubers do not carry enough supplies for survival. Most boaters have everything including rescue equipment and first aid training.”

“It is a fairly untouched river. I like it that way!”

TENSIONS People expressed a range of concerns and areas of improvement. Four themes emerged.

CONCERNS & IMPROVEMENTS

Themes DAMAGE TO THE RIVER “A lot has been done over the past few decades to clean up this river, we must not let it become a dumping ground for whatever. I fully support this initiative to further protect this valuable and important waterway.” “As this river provides drinking water for cities in Alberta and Saskatchewan, it is vital that the NSR watershed is protected, especially from coal mining.” “It does not need protected status.” “Leave it alone.”

§ Proposed coal mining development in and § Invasive plant species § Pollution from cities, adjacent to the river § Overfishing industry, and valley § Logging agriculture § Damage from § Proposed Big Island § Damage and refuse motorized land and Provincial Park from camping water-based vehicles glamping § Proposed and ongoing § Impacts from legacy § Proposed solar farm in industrial and oil and gas sites and the river valley residential pipelines

USE OF THE RIVER “I do not want access restricted IN ANY WAY for recreation purposes.” “Let all people keep using this river, it's everyone’s.”

§ Maintain access to boat launches, trails, § Increase the number everyone toilets, and garbage of interpretive signs § Improve and maintain cans § Add riverside facilities including restaurants

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PUBLIC AWARENESS “More information on what plants and animals and fish are in danger because of people, of what we do. Most people don't want things in nature to die off because of us but most of us don't know what we can do to stop it.” “Leave the Settler history for now. Concentrate on the natural and Indigenous culture and history.”

§ Education on leave-no- § More investment in § Increase awareness of trace camping culture and history the archaeology § Increase education of museums and exhibits § Formalize river tripping historical and cultural § More emphasis on routes and increase heritage of the River Indigenous people awareness of trips, § Make history interesting history and stories routes, and camping and available to youth § Increase the historical locations exhibits from a female § Identify designated perspective whitewater rapids

PROTECTION OF THE RIVER “Absolutely, keep all development back from the river and all of its tributaries.” “I am torn about promoting the river but completely in favour of protecting the river. It seems like when parts of nature are promoted, people find and hurt them.”

§ More legally binding § Change Natural Areas § Protect forest from protection needed to Provincial Parks beavers § More enforcement of § Protect riparian areas existing laws and tributaries § Create designated use § Protect shoreline areas along the River

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155 “It is the proverbial Canadian river. It is an important watershed for many areas. Historically, it was important for travel and spiritual. Nature all along the river captures the essence of Canada. There are make fun recreational places for paddling along the river. It just seems to be the life blood of Western Canada in many ways.”

CONCLUSION Most of the people surveyed supported the nomination of the North Saskatchewan River to the Heritage River System. Those that opposed the nomination felt that no change was needed or that a designation to the Canadian Heritage River System would eventually result in restricted access to the River. The North Saskatchewan River generates and sustains a wide variety of recreational activities, cultural practices, and nature appreciation. The River and adjacent land provide diverse opportunities for enjoyment and gathering of people, culture, and history. In essence, the River provides a platform to connect to the past and enrich the present.

From what we heard there is a yearning to learn more about the Indigenous peoples’ history and culture along the River. Numerous special areas were identified providing daily and multi- day exploration. Tensions exist between developing economic opportunities and protecting the extraordinary nature. Access to the River was a primary theme among the survey responses and highlights a need for education about the commemorative nature of the Canadian Natural Heritage River System designation. It is clear from the responses received that the North Saskatchewan River matters to Canadians. It is an icon of Western Canada’s identity.

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156 Heritage River Project – Update: May 11, 2021

River-adjacent Support

Non-river-adjacent Support

National Park (NP)

Provincial Park (PP)

Reserve or Metis Settlement

North Sask. River (NSR)

North Saskatchewan Watershed Boundary

Portion of NSR already CHRS-designated within Banff NP

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