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Mayor’s Message: At our Council meeting on November future years before they can be dealt 20, Council awarded $250,000 in with. grants to 13 different groups in Red The community groups who oversee Deer County. The funds are allocated these buildings are strictly volunteer to improve different community hubs based. I would like to thank the members We Welcome and halls throughout the County. These of the hall boards for their commitment places are not only a strong connection to making our communities better Your to our past, but will also play a key role places. I know this is not glamorous Feedback! in the County’s future. work – filling out paperwork and It is important to note that the funds are putting together proposals can often be You can contact us with not given out in ‘blank cheque’ style. tedious. I hope that seeing these projects questions or comments at [email protected] Each group who received funding put come to life will be partial payback together a formal request. This request for all of the hours of work that goes Red Deer County News is outlined what the money would go into the management of our community a free monthly publication MAYOR Jim Wood to, how it would improve the facility, halls and centres. The real payback, available to all County residents. and what the benefit would be to the however, should come when the halls Current issues of the Facilities community at large. I am happy to are put to good use, and the laughter County News are available say that the funds are going to crucial of people young and old rings through free of charge at the Red grants and building components such as new these buildings when happy memories Deer County Centre, or can furnaces, windows, and roofing for the are being made. be viewed online at investment successful halls. Here is to the hard working people www.rdcounty.ca/news. I would also like to point out that who make our community halls the not every application can be approved. special gathering places that bring our MANAGING EDITOR: in the ADAM FERGUSON Although it would be nice to have community together. Please join me Corporate Communications unlimited funds for these projects, the and thank our community volunteers Coordinator County’s County must consider its overall budget when we see them, the strength of a PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION: and how these requests will impact that community comes from its volunteers. RED DEER ADVOCATE future budget. Some requests have to wait for ADVERTISING: For all advertising inquiries please contact the Red Deer Advocate Community Spirit at the 403.314.4343 SUBMISSIONS: Red Deer County welcomes Balmoral Hall reader submissions and The annual Balmoral Community Christmas reserves the right to Dinner was held this December at the approve/disapprove any Balmoral Community Hall in Division 2. and all submissions it receives. Send submissions to [email protected] Please note that submitted original documents cannot always be returned. Due Date for March submissions is Friday, February 15, 2013

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Red Deer airport is essential to building a thriving region

RJ Steenstra, Red Deer Airport CEO, has been on airports and aviation infrastructure to remain connected to the world,” Steenstra says. “In a city with successfully spreading the word about the economic competitive. a population of 117,000 and 62 flights daily, Kelowna impact of the airport – and its importance to continued “Airports drive economies by attracting new business airport now realizes 300 million in direct economic growth – since he took over the reins in 2010. and encouraging the growth of current businesses, impact each year, and 600 million in indirect impact.” “The airport is an important ingredient in a broader Right now, Red Deer Airport has a $38 million direct economic plan for the region,” he says. “The Red Deer impact on the area annually, thanks to jobs at the Airport is a gateway to the region – we’re a conduit to airport and the 16 businesses that make their home the growth they’re planning for.” here. Those numbers come to us from the Province And decision-makers in central Alberta are taking note and a study done by the Canadian Owners and Pilots of the message. Steenstra is diligent in engaging with Association, and they translate into an indirect benefit the corporate community, municipal and provincial to the region to the tune of $80 million every year. governments, and the community at large to make sure The numbers clearly demonstrate Red Deer Airport the airport develops to meet the needs of the region as an important economic pillar for the region right now and prepare to meet growth goals in the future. now, while the Kelowna numbers are indicative of the “Right now, we’re deferring much of our economic potential we have yet to tap. With rising passenger and power to Calgary and Edmonton,” he says. “Airports infrastructure improvements, the importance of the drive economies and facilitate business growth. A airport as an economic catalyst will only increase in the city can’t be competitive without development, and future. development occurs when a city has the appropriate “Airports are a major force in the local, regional and airport infrastructure and air links to other centres.” but they are also a big contributor to communities national economy, with an impact that goes well Steenstra notes that airports are a significant draw to in many other ways,” Steenstra says. “We provide beyond the airport fence,” says Steenstra. “Where one employers who are considering where to base their direct and indirect employment, and contribute to the mile of new highway or rail track gets us one mile operations. “They provide a channel for goods and sense of community. As landlords, we also provide an farther down the road, one mile of runway takes us to people to move efficiently across the country, and environment where businesses – especially aviation- the world. across the globe,” he says. “Ease of access and links to related and time-sensitive ones – can flourish.” “The airport is a vital ingredient in the Red Deer region’s the rest of the country are vitally important.” The City of Kelowna did a recent study showing economic plans for the future, and it’s important to Airports also encourage growth for existing companies, that the arrival in their city of a single 737 every day do thoughtful planning now rather than incur huge opening up new opportunities for businesses to ship resulted in $950,000 annually in economic impact, expenses later to catch up.” their products and ideas to new markets. As globalization and 16 person-years of employment. “They started out www.flyreddeer.com continues to take hold, industry increasingly relies with a field and a vision, and now they’re completely “What’s Happening” In Red Deer County? Valentine’s Day Tulip Farm Open House Topic: Ric Henderson, Red Deer County School. Everyone welcome! February 9, 13, and 14. Enjoy the “Tulip Director of Community and Protective Green Hectares Presents Free SLAP Workshop Field” with approximately 40,000 Tulips in Services, showcasing Red Deer County for Businesses & Entrepreneurs different stages! Located 6 miles east of Red Technical Rescue Task Force & Livestock On March 14th at the Red Deer County Deer on Hwy 595 (Delburne Road) and 1.5 Response. For more info please call Yvette at Office. Think of it as “weight watchers” for miles south. 403.746.3429. small businesses! To find out more details Folk Art Class Hunter Brothers Concert and to attend, please RSVP to Lesley Pohl February 11, 2013, Spruce View Drop-In Join Koinonia Christian School and the at 403.963.2287 or email at lesley.pohl@ Centre, 10:00AM to 5:00PM, Cost: $60 per Hunter Brothers for an evening of inspiration greenhectaresonline.com person, Register by Feb 8, Contact Linda and worship at CrossRoads Church in Red International Women’s Day Longhurst at 403.728.3222, Lunch will be Deer. The Hunter Brothers, brothers from Celebrate International Women’s Day on included! Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, grew up on a March 8 at Fensala Hall in Markerville. Be Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society family grain farm where life was full of farm, part of an energizing evening in support General Meeting work, school, hockey, and music. March 13 of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Innisfail. For February 28, at 7 PM at the Benalto Leisure at 7:00PM. All tickets are $5.00 and available information and tickets contact Kathleen at Centre, Ag. Grounds. Guest Speaker and at Scott’s Parable or Koinonia Christian 403.728.3145.

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What you should know about Snow Plowing on County Roads

We all count on roads to get to work, to the doctor’s impassable? If you have a medical condition, office, to shop or to visit family. But snow, ice and windy or if you have a job where you are required to conditions can make driving hazardous. We know that get to town every day – please plan ahead for people are anxious to see that snow plow or grader come unexpected bad weather. Make sure you have by. Here are some facts about winter road maintenance. the right 4X4 vehicle - or another way to travel. Above all – rest assured the County puts a high priority Listen to the weather forecast and make your on getting out there to clear your road! plans accordingly. Most rural residents know There are over 3,000 kilometres of roads in the County. that when they choose to live in the country, After a heavy snowfall or strong winds, all of these roads getting snowed in can happen. Any and all require clearing. It is important to have a plan to ensure roads can become impassable with extreme plowing is efficient and fair. weather and it’s important to have food and Read these common questions to learn more about supplies to last for several days during a bad storm.orm. bbegin,egin, road clearing, and check our road updates by 4) How long will it take to clear the roadsds after a pplowslows won’t return to a clicking the Twitter icon on website. snowstorm? This also varies. If there is a lot of snow, or if roaddilhi until the entire rotation ii is complete. l 1) The most common question residents ask is “WHERE the snow is heavy and moist, or if there is a strong wind, 6) How much does it cost to clear the roads? It’s hard to DO THE SNOW PLOWS START?” Naturally everyone it can take longer to move the snow and fight drifts – answer this because it can vary depending on the severity wants to be first when the clearing begins. To make things and can take several days to complete road clearing. On of the weather, but can be as high as $90,000. The costs fair – there is a different start and end point every time. average, about 2,500 equipment hours are spent yearly to clear roads includes equipment and labour, involving This way – no one is always first, and no one is always last on sanding and plowing, with 4,500 metric tonnes of plow trucks in hamlets and on paved roads and graders on the route. There are a total of thirteen grader routes in sand and salt being used on County roads and 21,000 on gravel roads. the County that each cover 200 kilometres of roads. The hours of grader time on gravel road maintenance. The 7) Are bus routes plowed first? Some people think the start and end points follow a pre-plotted sequence. County will bring in extra help if it is required. schedule is set by school bus routes, however, school 2) Will the County send a plow to your road if you call 5) When does the clearing begin? During a winter storm, buses travel on so many kilometres of roads that it is to ask? The answer is – no*. Just imagine how much plows, graders and operators get ready for action – but impossible to assign a priority to one bus route over time and money could be spent by sending plows off the – no plowing starts until the storm event STOPS. It’s another. After a significant snow fall, school buses and route to respond to every plea from a resident or business. better to wait until the plowing will be effective, even other types of vehicles may not be able to travel during The best thing to do is let them stick to their route. The though it’s understandable that everyone wishes it could these times, and will also have to wait for plowing to be priority is to clear the County’s road network as efficiently start sooner. Starting sooner is not always better – there completed. and quickly as possible, followed by general cleanup. are temperatures and times where plowing is simply not If you are truly experiencing a medical emergency effective. *Please note that the County is putting all of its staff time situation – don’t call the County – please call 911. The Timing can be severely affected by the amount of snow, and effort into road clearing after a significant snowfall. We County follows a protocol when dealing with emergency temperature, continuing bad weather such as wind causing welcome your calls but you can also check road conditions situations. Should there be a need to send assistance to drifts or by poor visibility. If the visibility means motorists and the status of road clearing on your computer: go to our clear your road and get you out – this call is made by and plow or grader operators can’t see each other, website – www.rdcounty.ca and click on ‘Twitter’ to read the emergency responders and the County will do its part. plowing will be delayed until the visibility improves, for latest news on roads. Please check here before you call, to let 3) What if I NEED to get to town and the roads are everyone’s safety on the road. Once the plowing rotations staff focus on dealing with the road situation. TOWN HALL MEETING Grant With Councillor David Hoar – Division 4 Packages February 13, 2013: Knee Hill Valley Community Information and Application packages have recently Centre @ 8:00 PM been mailed out for the 2013 Rural Community Facility Operational and Capital Assistance Grants, With Councillor Philip Massier – Division 1 and the 2013 Cemetery Operational and Capital February 19, 2013: Pine Lake Hub Centre @ Assistance Grants. If your Facility or Cemetery Board has not received 8:00 PM these packages by February 25, 2013, please contact Sylvia with Community Services at This is a great opportunity to chat with your elected 403.350.2150. representative. Grant Applications forms are also available on the @reddeercountyAsk your questions, Share your ideas. Red Deer County Website at: Get the information you need. www.rdcounty.ca/Residents/ *Refreshments will be served. Community Services_Grants Join us... on Sundays at 9:00am, 11:00am and 6:30pm with CrossRoads Kids (infant to grade 6) SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2 Sudanese service - second Sunday of the month at 11:00am 38105 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County (403) 347-6425 www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca 74116B1-A3 Red Deer County News FEBRUARY 2013 PAGE 5

Golf at Innisfail Golf Course: Starts July 1. Contact Colin for more information at 403.505.2204 or Recreation and [email protected]. Send us your email to be included in notification of upcoming events. Culture Boards Visit our Facebook page: Red Deer County Division 4 Recreation and Culture Board We welcome new ideas and applications for DIVISION 1 Very limited number. First come first served. Call funding. www.div1rec-culture.com 403.886.5535 for tickets. For your funding request, contact one of the following Quilting Group meets the first Tues of every month Half-Price Skiing at Canyon on Fri from Jan 11 to Board Members: at Valley Centre. For more information, call Donna Mar 1, 2013, 5PM to 9PM, cash only. Contact Anne at Colin Smith, President, 403.505.2204 Reay, 403.347.7198. 403.886.5456. Volunteers needed to assist. [email protected] Fitness Classes: starting again Feb 13 and every Wed Individual/Families of Division 3 are welcome to Linda Toews, Vice-President, 403.224.2881 after that. All classes will be presented with no impact apply for 50% of funding for recreational or cultural [email protected] and low intensity options. Bring: comfortable exercise activities to a maximum of $100 per person per year. Debbie Matthie, Treasurer, 403.227.3051 clothing, clean aerobic/exercise shoes, mat or towel The board welcomes ideas for new recreational and [email protected] for floor exercise and stretch, and water bottle. Cost is cultural opportunities. New board members welcome. Alahna Hunter, Secretary, 403.224.2912 $10 per class. If you pay for 4 classes, you get the 5th Contact Paul at 403.886.2852 or ppetty@telusplanet. [email protected] one free! Contact Sue Carton, AFLCA Certified Fitness net and Tara at [email protected] Manja Van Aar, Kneehill Rep, 403.227.0415 Instructor, 403.340.0866. [email protected] Canyon Ski 2013 – Ski dates: Feb 2, Feb 9, and Feb DIVISION 4 16. Fri from 5PM to 9PM and Sat from 1PM to 5PM. Skiing at Canyon Ski Hill: Every Sat in Jan & Feb to DIVISION 5 If you pay at the ski hill as a drop-in, there will be an Feb 23. Free lift tickets – half or full day; must pay own www.div5rec-culture.com extra $5 charge per person / per ski. No transfers and rentals. Register with Debbie Matthie 403.227.3051 or Bowling or Pool – Feb 9 at Railside Bowl in Sylvan no refunds. For more information, contact your Rec. [email protected]. Lake. No cost. For more information, call Leora, Board Rep. or check the web site, Facebook, or call Skiing at Innisfail Ski Hill: Free but must provide 403.746.3556 or Meredith, 403.746.5733. Tara Byrtus, 403.886.8696. proof of county residence. Contact Colin for more We are accepting applications from individuals Unified Tae-Kwon-Do at GlenEllen Hall near Pine Lake. information at 403.505.2204 or csmith1969@hotmail. or groups for 2013 funding. The application Tues and Thurs, 6:30PM to 8PM. Register during class ca. deadline was Jan 31, 2013. Application forms can be times or call for an appointment. All ages welcome. Senior Skate sponsorship: Free but must provide obtained by calling 403.728.3930. We will be holding a Ideally, children should be at least 9 years old, Cost is proof of county residence. Contact Colin for more review/budget setting meeting on Feb 6, 2013 at which $40/month club fee plus $30 UTKD annual feel. Call information at 403.505.2204 or csmith1969@hotmail. time all who make an application will be required Lorne Cole at 403.896.9835 or Suzanne Hawkes at ca. to make a 10-minute presentation to the Board. 403.391.9021. Wind-Up Ski Season Party at Canyon: Mar 2, Any questions, please call 403.728.3930 (Secretary- 1PM to 3PM, Join us on the Snow Tube run for the end Treasurer) or your community representative. DIVISION 2 of ski season snow tube party. Children must be at least www.div2rec-culture.com 42” to go on the run. Lunch and programs presentation DIVISION 6 Ski Program – Will continue Wed evenings at to follow. Must pre-register by Feb 20. Contact any Family Swim at Sylvan Lake Pool: Feb 2, Feb 16, Canyon Ski Hill, Feb 6 to Mar 6, 2013 from 5PM to board member to register for this event. Mar 2, from 6PM to 7PM. 9PM. Contact Bob, 403.346.4594 Canadian Firearms Courses: Mar 16 & 17 Pre-Purchase Calgary Zoo Passes: Cost varies. Annual Picnic: Sun, June 23, 2013 - mark your Cottonwood Gordon Hall, Non-restricted: Mar 16 Call Krystal, 403.346.1955. calendar starting at 8AM, Restricted: Mar 17 starting at 9AM Linn Valley Family Fun Day: Feb 18, 1PM to 4PM. Annual Christmas Supper: Sun, Dec 1, 2013 - (must have or pass non-restricted course to take), Call Ashley, 403.391.3126. mark your calendar Cost $110 for one course; $200 for both. Subsidy for Check Your Division 6 Calendar for more events! DIVISION 3 Division 4 residents. Must provide proof of county For more information, contact Lynn at 403.342.0353 www.div3rec-culture.com residence. Contact Linda Toews for more information at or [email protected] $5 Rebels Tickets available for Feb 15, and Mar 15. 403.224.2881 or [email protected]

CONNECT WITH SENIORS CONNECT WITH SENIORS: Spruce View - Golden West Fall Prevention Drop-in Centre We had a great turn out at the February 20, 2013, Drop in Centre 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon for our Connect with the Seniors, Alberta Seniors Benefits learning series Corina Cole, Seniors Program Advisor that is taking with Alberta Health in Red Deer will place once a give an informative presentation month. on Seniors Benefits. Many seniors are not aware of some of the great opportunities available. Come have some snacks and coffee time with local Marie Welch community members! with the March 20, 2013 Red Deer 10:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Primary Care Network and Details coming soon. Terri Brigden of Comfort Please contact Pam Hetu Keepers presented tips on Fall Prevention. We also 403.505.9091 or [email protected] had Tanya, a Dietician from Red Deer. to register for the upcoming programs Thank you so much Terri, Tanya and Marie for or for more information. @reddeercounty taking the time to come out to the Spruce View Drop in Centre, it was very much appreciated. Red Deer County News FEBRUARY 2013 PAGE 6

more information or feel free to drop by a meeting. FCSS is a program between the province and local Meetings happen twice a month on the 1st and 3rd municipalities with the objective of building strong Thursday of the month. The next meeting is on February 7, 2013. General elections for the executive communities through prevention, self help and committee has been postponed to February 21, 2013 volunteerism. Work is almost complete on the website, visit them at www.sc-sc.org. For Information call Adrian at WEST RED SPRINGBROOK FCSS 403.350.9533. DEER COUNTY FCSS Springbrook Healthy Living Team Springbrook Yardcare Program Community Welcomers The Springbrook Healthy Living Team is busy at it for The snow has started to fly again causing stress for The Community Welcomers are looking for Volunteers 2013. Join the committee members every Tuesday many seniors or people with limited mobility. If you to sit on the committee or to be a representative in at 10AM for Tuesday Tea at the Springbrook Fire live in Springbrook and are in need of some help West Red Deer County. It’s a great way to meet Station. Everyone is welcome to join them for tea shoveling your walk or driveway give me a call. The new community members and also a great way to and a snack! Tuesday tea will run every Tuesday Springbrook Yardcare Program is a matching program help out and give back to your community! If you until spring! that matches youth and community members who would like further information or would like to be Work is also in progress for more youth programming may have trouble completing their own yardwork. a volunteer, please contact Pam Hetu – FCSS at for the Springbrook area. The Healthy Living Team Call Adrian for more details 403.350.9533 or 403.505.9091, [email protected] or Katie Hillman is working on partnering with local 4-H programs 403.886.2506 or email me at apidhirney@rdcounty. at 403.728.8224. to offer a few of the multi club programs that 4-H ca. New Community Members in West Red Deer offers. If your child/youth age 9 – 20 is interested PENHOLD FCSS County WE WELCOME YOU! in participating in programs such as gardening, MEND (ages 2 - 4 yrs) – January 25 to March 22 If you are new to the community, please let us photography or archery give the Healthy Living Team (Penhold Regional Multiplex) know and we will make sure that a representative a call! Interested youth and adult volunteers are A free, healthy lifestyle program for 2 - 4 year olds will welcome you with a basket full of community needed to get things going! and their families. 10 sessions of fun games and County information! Please contact Pam Hetu at The Healthy Living Team is also working on starting information to help families and their children lead a 403.505.9091, [email protected] or Katie Hillman an indoor walking club at the Recreation Centre. Call healthier life! Register at www.fsca.ca or call Michelle at 403.728.8224. for more information! at 403.309.8211. C.H.I.P.S Program - Spruce View & Benalto New members and new ideas are always welcome! Financial Literacy for Seniors course – Sat Feb C.H.I.P.S Program (Childrens Indoor Play Space) is Call Adrian at 403.350.9533 or 403.886.2506 for 2, 9AM to 11AM (Seniors Drop In Centre, 3001 at the Spruce View Hall on Thursday mornings from more information or drop by a meeting at the Minto St.) 9:30AM to 11:30AM and Benalto on Wednesday Springbrook Fire Station on the first Wednesday of To register call Jennifer (FCSS) at 403.886.3288. mornings from 9:30AM to 11:30AM at the Benalto each month at 6:30PM. The next meeting is February This FREE course will contain information about Baptist Church. C.H.I.P.S is a program that provides 6, 2013. fraud prevention, available services, money Springbrook Community Garden children 0 - 4 years an opportunity to socialize & management, and tips on how to manage your learn through play. There are lots of ride-on cars for The Community Garden is recruiting new members financial responsibilities. the toddlers and baby toys for the little ones. It is a for the 2013 growing season as well as volunteers to Playgroup (0 - 4 yrs) great way to meet area parents and children, especially help with the Community Garden Plot. Rental plots Playgroup happens every Wednesday from 9:15AM if you are new to our Community! Hope to see you are available for next year and we are also looking to 11:15AM at Penhold Memorial Hall, (except there, coffee is always on! Cost is $4.00/per family, for people to sit on the garden committee to help during school holidays). Drop in rates, $2 first child, Parental Supervision required. with the behind the scenes stuff! The Springbrook $1 subsequent children, babies are free. Playgroup is Pam Hetu accepts a Community Garden will be having a meeting to help a great chance to socialize with other parents while donation from the plan the 2013 season on Tuesday February 12, 2013 your child has fun playing with lots of toys and other President of the at 6:30 at the Springbrook Fire Hall. Come and get Benalto Royal Purple, children! the good plots, and learn more about the Community Gloria Murphy. It will Upcoming Penhold events: go towards the Benalto plot and Youth Garden! C.H.I.P.S Program. For information on any of the programs at the March 2 – Women’s Wellness Day: This is a Thank You Benalto Community Garden please call Adrian at ladies only event with a new location at the Penhold Royal Purple for your 403.350.9533 or 403.886.2506. Regional Multiplex! It is a day filled with shopping, generous donation! Springbrook Skateboard Park food, fashion, yoga and more! Tickets are available The Springbrook Skate Park Committee has gained at Penhold Town Office (2nd floor, Penhold momentum and is in full swing. Thank you to the Regional Multiplex). Tickets $45 in February until adults and youth that have shown up to date to the event. For more information, call Jazmyn at explore the possibility of building a skate park in 403.886.3269. Springbrook. Lots of work needs to be done to make March 30 – Easter Egg Hunt: This family event the dream a reality and extra help is always a bonus! will be held at the outdoor rink (144 Lincoln If you or your teenage youth are interested in helping Street). For more information, call Jazmyn at with this project call Adrian at 403.350.9533 for 403.886.3269. FREE!

The first 500 children will receive a FREE BOOK! PRESENTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013 10AM – 7PM – PARKLAND MALL (located in the far EAST end of the Mall) CHECK OUT THE C.O.W BUS – CLASSROOM ON WHEELS! Bring your children to this free event featuring organizations from the area who provide programs and services to children. Come have some fun through interactive activities and information concepts that support healthy childhood developments. All parents and caregivers of children age 0 – 4 are invited to participate. For More Information, contact Judy Scott at [email protected] Red Deer County News FEBRUARY 2013 PAGE 7

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SITES Elnora Community Engagement Site COMPUTER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Talk by Two - Early Communication: Innisfail, [email protected] PDF’s,Scanning, E-mail, and Organizing Your Bowden, Delburne, Elnora - Feb 12, 11AM to1PM 403.773.2376 Computer: Innisfail, Bowden, Delburne, Elnora, Spruce An Intro to Eating Disorders: Innisfail, Bowden, Facebook: Elnora Community View - Feb 5, 7PM to 8:30PM, Cost: $20.00 Delburne, Elnora - Feb 15, 1:30PM to 3PM Engagement Site Facebook for Business and Non-Profit: Innisfail, Eye and Vision Health in Children: Delburne, Bowden, Delburne, Elnora - Feb 12, 7PM to 8:30PM, Cost: Elnora – Feb 26, 11:00AM - 12:30PM Restoring Hope - My Delburne Community $20.00 experience of mothering an Aspergers Child: Innisfail, Bowden Engagement Site 18 Hour Computer Classes: - Feb 28, 11AM to12:30PM Sheila Gongaware Simply Accounting: Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Bowden, HORTICULTURAL CLASSES 403.749.3838 Delburne - Feb 13 to Mar 20, 6PM to 9PM, Cost: $195 403.505.4106 Permaculture Basics: Innisfail, Bowden, Delburne, [email protected] Excel: Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Bowden, Delburne, Elnora - Feb Elnora, Spruce View - Feb 6, 7PM to 9PM 25 to April 1, 6PM to 9PM, Cost: $195 More Than Just Tomatoes: Innisfail, Bowden, Henday Association for Virus Protection for your Computer: Innisfail, Elnora - Mar 6, 7PM to 8:30PM Lifelong Learning / Innisfail Bowden, Spruce View - Feb 28, 7PM to 8:30PM, Cost: Before Pesticides: Innisfail, Bowden - Apr 3 7PM to Community Engagement $20.00 8:30PM Senior Computer Classes: Innisfail Site - Feb 6, Mar 6, The New Face of Ancient Grains: Innisfail, Bowden Location: Innisfail Library/Learning Apr3, May 1, June 5, 11AM to 1PM, FREE - May 1, 7PM to 8:30PM Centre Afternoon Computer Classes: Innisfail Naturescaping: Elnora– Mar 20, evening class 403.227.2866 Computer Basics Level 1 for the real beginner who is [email protected] new to computers: Mar 4 to Mar 19, Mon and Tues for 12 TRAVELOGUES (Innisfail) hours of training, 1:30PM to 3:30PM, Cost $120 Coming Soon! Travelogues on: Italy and Croatia, China Sylvan Lake Community Engagement Site LAW SERIES FITNESS CLASSES & WELLNESS (Spruce Location: HJ Cody High School Residential Tenancies: Elnora - Feb 6, NOON View) 403.227.2866 to1:30PM Zumba: Monday Evenings (Feb 4, 11, 18 & 25), 7:00PM to sylvanlakeces@hendaylearning. Being an Executor: Legal Rights and 8:00PM, Instructor: Angela Smith, Cost: $40.00/month, Drop- com Responsibilities: Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Bowden, in: $15.00/Class. Bowden Community Delburne, Elnora - Feb 6, 6:30PM to 8:30PM, Cost: $5 Circuit Training: Thursday Evenings (Feb 7, 14, 21 & 28), 6:30PM to 7:30PM, Instructor: Randi Antonio, Cost: $40.00/ Engagement Site Grandparents, Grandchildren and the Law : Elnora - Location: Bowden Grandview Feb 13, NOON to 1:30PM month, Drop-in: $15.00/Class. School Losing a Job and Wrongful Dismissal: Sylvan Lake, Core Training: Friday Evenings (Feb 1, 8, 15 & 22), 403.227.2866 Innisfail, Bowden - Feb 13, 6:30PM to 8:30PM, Cost: $5 6:30PM to 7:15PM, Instructor: Randi Antonio, Cost: $40.00/ [email protected] Separation and Divorce: Elnora- Feb 27, NOON month, Drop-in: $15.00/Class. to1:30PM Boot Camp: Saturday Mornings (Feb 2, 16 & 23 No Class Spruce View Community Looking After Dependant Parents - Dealing with Feb. 9), 9:00AM to 10:00AM, Instructor: Randi Antonio, Engagement Site Cost: $40.00/month, Drop-in: $15.00/Class. www.spruceviewces.com the Legal Issues: Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Bowden, Elnora - 403.318.6606 Feb 27, 6:30PM to 8:30PM, Cost: $5 Stretch & Flex: Saturday Mornings (Feb 2, 16 & 23 Carrie Koster – Spruce View CES No Class Feb. 9), 10:00AM to11:00AM, Instructor: Randi Coordinator ADULT LEARNING/ESL/PUBLIC SPEAKING Antonio, Cost: $40.00/month, Drop-in: $15.00/Class. [email protected] GED: Sylvan Lake, Innisfail - Tue and Thu from 6PM to Women’s Wellness Day: Sat Feb 9, 9:00AM to 4:00PM, 9PM, FREE including prep course, books and exam. Cost: $25.00/person (includes lunch). ESL Conversation Class: Innisfail - starting Feb 5, 6:30PM to 8PM BUSINESS LINK (Spruce View) Developing Organization Skill: Delburne - Feb 6, Accounting & Tax for Small Business: Feb 12, 9:30AM 2:30PM to 4:30PM, Cost: $20.00/person to 11:30AM, Cost: $35.00/person. Developing Study Skills: Delburne - Feb 13, 2:30PM Find Financing for Your Business: Feb 13, 1:00PM to to 4:30PM, Cost: $20.00/person 3:00PM, Cost: $35.00/person. Toastmasters: Innisfail - Thursdays at 7:15PM to 8:30PM Market Research 101: Feb 26, 9:00AM to NOON, Cost: $45.00/person. FREE TELEHEALTH WORKSHOPS Small Business Social Media FAQ: Feb 28, 1:00PM to Boys Too – Explore Boys Diverse Needs: Innisfail, 3:00PM, Cost: $35.00/person. Bowden, Delburne, Elnora - Feb 5, 10:45AM to 12:30PM

PARKLAND REGIONAL LIBRARIES GET TO KNOW YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY SYLVAN LAKE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY Story Time with Grandma Generous: Drop-In story Sylvan Lake Municipal Library 403.887.2130 Teens in the Library: Feb 18, 5:30PM to 8PM, 13 to time Thursdays at 11:15AM in the Children›s Library with volunteer reader Grandma Generous. 4715 50 Ave., Sylvan Lake 18 year olds, Film: “John Tucker Must Die” www.sylvanlibrary.prl.ab.ca Drop in eReader/eBook Assistance: February 12 to 16. Winterfest Family Movie Matinee: Feb 16, 10AM to Stop by the library with your eReader for help with finding and Penhold & District Library 3:30PM, Watch ‘Cool Runnings’, make crafty snowflakes, and 403.886.2636 downloading eBooks, logging on to freading, Q&A about your enjoy hot chocolate, FREE but registration is required. #1 Waskasoo Ave. (Rge Rd 280), eReader, and any other help relating to eBooks/eReaders. Free, Family Movie Marathon: Feb 2,10AM to 3:30PM, Films: Penhold no registration required. Anastasia, Shrek, and Princess Bride, Free popcorn and juice. www.penholdlibrary.prl.ab.ca Mystery Book Club: Feb 12, 6:30PM to 8PM, reading lounge, Innisfail Public Library February’s book is “The Blue Zone” by Andrew Gross BOWDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY 403.227.4407 Pennies for Programs: 5300A 55 Street Close, Innisfail GASP (Great After School Program):Thursdays during The Library is accepting pennies www.ipl.prl.ab.ca the school year, beginning Sept 6, 4PM to 5PM, ages 7 to 12 to fund programs. Feel free to drop your extra pennies in our penny jar. All contributions welcome. Bowden Public Library Sylvan Lake Film Society: Feb 25, 7:15PM at Landmark Cinema 403.224.3688 in Sylvan Lake, Film: The Sessions, tickets are $8 and can be Bottle Donations: Bottle donations accepted at 1700 23 Street, Bowden purchased at the Library or at the Theatre on screening night. the Library or take directly to the Olds Bottle Depot and put in www.bowdenlibrary.prl.ab.ca Princess and Popstars Day: Feb 9, 1PM to 2PM, ages 3 to 8 the Bowden Library Box. Spruce View Community Library years, registration is free, but required, limited enrolment. Wish List: 42 or 50” Flat screen TV, DVD & Blue Ray player, 403.728.0012 Sylvan Lake Library Book Club: Feb 27, 6:30PM to 8PM, New computer chairs, Volunteers, Cash donations, Thank you Box 130, Highway 54, Spruce View Book of the month: ‘Left Neglected’ by Lisa Genova. for your contributions! www.svlibrary.prl.ab.ca Sylvan Lake Winterfest Polar Dip: Feb 16, Our staff member Board Members: If you enjoy using the services of your Corrie Brown has volunteered to plunge into the icy water of Delburne Municipal Library Library, consider becoming more involved as a Board member. 403.749.3848 Sylvan Lake, with all pledges collected helping support Library We are always looking for motivated volunteers. 2210 Main Street, Delburne programs. To pledge Corrie call the Library at 403.887.2130. www.delburnelibrary.prl.ab.ca Elnora Public Library 403.773.3966 210 Main Street, Elnora www.elnoralibrary.prl.ab.ca Red Deer County News FEBRUARY 2013 PAGE 8

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT 2013

CHEMICAL APPLICATOR CONSERVATION ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR Red Deer County has an opening for a seasonal, (4 Positions Available) (4 Positions Available) Red Deer County has an opening for a seasonal, full-time position with Agricultural Services as a Conservation Assistant. Red Deer County has an opening for a seasonal, full- full-time position with Agricultural Services as a time position with Agricultural Services as a Weed Chemical Applicator. Duties: Inspector. • Assess range and riparian health Duties: • Actively seek out conservation opportunities on private land Duties: • Identification of a wide range of weeds and crops. • Operate and maintain pesticide application equipment. • Conduct clubroot and inspect pest inspections and monitoring • Identify target weeds and chemical-sensitive crops and • Identification and reporting of restricted, noxious and • Establish photo monitoring points at conservation projects nuisance weeds. plants. • Identify / Remove riparian weeds • Identify preferred cultural or chemical vegetation control • Communicate and coordinate weed control options with • Keep and manage records of activities residents. methods. • Communicate and coordinate riparian weed control options and • Manual weed/chemical control • Keep records of chemical applications performed. conservation programs • Detailed record keeping, computer operation and other • May supervise one additional crewmember. • Develop fact sheets / conservation related information packages office work. • Operation of light duty equipment and small hand and • Market conservation programs • Duties related to conservation. power tools. • Labour and other duties as required • Labour and other duties as required. • Labour and other duties as required. Qualifications: Qualifications: Qualifications: • Ability to identify a wide range of riparian weeds and native plants • Ability to identify a wide range of weeds and crops. • A valid class 5 license (acceptable drivers abstract required). • Ability to work alone and in a team environment • Familiar with general cropping practice in central Alberta. • Ability to work alone and with a minimum amount of • Ability to lift 15-20 kilograms • Knowledge of Weed Control Act. supervision. • Proficient computer skills and inter-personal etiquette • Ability to work alone and with a minimum amount of • Proficient in detailed record keeping & data collection. • Good physical condition to perform field duties supervision. • Proficient computer skills and telephone etiquette • A valid class 5 drivers license (acceptable drivers abstract required) • Ability to lift 15-20 kilograms • Good physical condition in both field and office duties. • Preference will be given to candidates possessing Pesticide Applicator • Proficient computer skills and telephone etiquette. • Ability to lift 15-20 kilograms. Training • A valid class 5 drivers license (acceptable drivers abstract • Valid Pesticide Applicator Certification with Agricultural and • Preference will be give to candidates in or from a conservation, required) Industrial Classifications would be an asset. natural resource management, or environmental science post- • Good physical condition to perform both field and office secondary education program duties. Salary Range: $22.60 - $24.75/hr. • Training or experience in range and/or riparian health assessment • Preference will be given to candidates possessing Pesticide Term: May 1, 2013 – August 30, 2013 and/or photo monitoring for conservation purposes is considered an Applicator Training. “Possible opportunity for extension of term” asset for this position. • Agricultural background is an asset Please apply in confidence with your Resume and Salary Range: $23.00/hr. Salary Range: $19.37 - $21.53/hr. Covering Letter, referencing “Seasonal Employment 2013 Term: May 1, 2013 – August 30, 2013 Term: May 1, 2013 – August 30, 2013 – Chemical Applicator”BY 4 PM, February 12th 2012 “Possible opportunity for extension of term” “Possible opportunity for extension of term” Please apply in confidence with your Resume and Please apply in confidence with your Resume and Red Deer County Centre Covering Letter, referencing “Seasonal Employment 2013 Covering Letter, referencing “Seasonal Employment 2013 38106, Rge. Rd. 275 Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 – Conservation Assistant” BY 4 PM, February 12th 2012 – Weed Inspector” BY 4 PM, FEBRUARY 12th, 2013 Fax: 403.350.2164 Website: www.rdcounty.ca E-Mail: [email protected] Red Deer County Centre Red Deer County Centre 38106, Rge. Rd. 275 Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 38106, Rge. Rd. 275 Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 Fax: (403) 350-2164 Website: www.rdcounty.ca Fax: (403) 350-2164 Website: www.rdcounty.ca E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

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BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY! FAMILY DAY AROUND THE Springbrook Family Day Carnival COUNTY

The Springbrook Community PENHOLD WINTERFEST Cael Wachter and Reese Wachter Association is hosting a Free Family Saturday, February 16, 2013 take a break from tobogganing to Day Carnival on Saturday, February 10:00 AM to 4:00PM show off their facepaint. Outdoor Rink at 18 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. 144 Lincoln Street (beside The Community will enjoy Hay Jesse Duncan School). Rides, skating and shinny on the Hot Chocolate, Games, community rink, a hot dog and Sledding, Skating and more marshmallow roast, carnival games for the whole family! For more information, call as well as a Christmas Tree Bonfire. Jazmyn at 403.886.3269. Last year’s turnout was a great success with wonderful weather. BENALTO CHRISTMAS This year we hope to have a bigger TREE BURN turn out and make some great Saturday, February 16, 2013 family memories! 7:00PM Benalto Fair Grounds All the events will be taking place Skating, Tobogganing, at the outdoor rink at the Oak BonFire, Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate! Street turnaround. There will For further information, be no parking in the turnaround please contact Karen as this will be the staging area Turner-Padley at for the hay rides so please walk 403.746.3775 or park across the creek by the Recreation Centre. Don’t forget WINTERFEST in to bring skates, helmets, sleds, MARKERVILLE winter clothes and an appetite! Monday, February 18, 2013 NOON to 3:00PM Information will be available from Markerville Recreation other community groups such as Grounds the Springbrook Healthy Living Skating, Tobogganing, Hay Team, Harvard Historical Aviation Rides, Bonfire, Hot Dogs & Society, Springbrook Community Hot Chocolate! Presented by Markerville Garden and the Springbrook Community Society and Community Skatepark Committee. Markerville Creamery Contact Carol Bayntun – Jessica King, McKenna McKinstry and Kayla Shakotko Markerville Community take shelter in the Rink Shack at the Springbrook Society 403.728.3092 Community Skating Rink while finishing their hotdogs. SPRINGBROOK CARNIVAL Saturday, February 18, 2013 1:00PM to 4:00PM Outdoor Rink at the Oak Street Turnaround Hay Rides, Skating, Shinny, Hot Dogs, Carnival Games, and Christmas Tree Bonfire! Presented by Springbrook Community Association BOWDEN FAMILY FUN SKATE Saturday, February 18, 2013 2:00PM to 4:00PM Bowden Arena Courtney Symes of Highridge Percherons Free Skating, Bring the driving a wagon full of people around whole family! Springbrook at the 2012 Family Day festival in Springbrook

Bryan Wilson and Taylor Robison take a ride in the model Harvard plane provided by the Harvard Historical Aviation Society Red Deer County News FEBRUARY 2013 PAGE 10 Red Deer County News FEBRUARY 2013 PAGE 11 Looking Ahead

Plans are in motion to begin roadway improvements this summer along Leva Avenue on the west side of Gasoline Alley. In an effort Roadwork Planned For Gasoline Alley to eliminate traffic congestion, road expansion will see an additional southbound lane built, as well as a roundabout at the busy Leva Ave/ Lantern Street intersection. On Tuesday, January 15, Red Deer County council approved the bid of Central City Asphalt Ltd. to complete the multi-phase roadway construction project along Leva Avenue from McKenzie Road to Waskasoo Avenue. Central City Asphalt Ltd.’s bid of $6.4 million came in under budget, and because the provincial government will be funding the construction that ties Leva Avenue to Highway 2 north of Lime Street, Red Deer County’s portion of that cost ends up being $5.3 million. The traffic congestion has been a real inconvenience for both motorists and local business people, and a roundabout was seen as the best solution to keep traffic moving, especially the vehicles coming off Highway 2. In this modernized traffic circle, drivers must always yield to the traffic already in the circle. The plan has been well received by local business owners. It is recognized that summer construction will create some temporary slowdowns, but there is currently three lanes along Leva Ave. that will keep traffic moving during construction. The service road running along Highway 2 will also remain open temporarily for traffic access during construction. This project will allow Gasoline Alley to continue to prosper.

Subdivision and Open Space Mowing The New Face of County Roadway Maintenance

County Council has opted to revise the Policy maintains the original “intent” of the road maintenance and mowing contract, With the recommendation of Administration, Marty Campbell, Director of Operations Services, equipment, facilities, etc, as well as the proposed Subdivision and Open Space Mowing Policy, policy in that mowing will occur on a “regular administration has had a chance to review County Council awarded Ledcor Alberta Limited “With price increases for work in today’s market pricing of the roadway maintenance over five allowing Operations Services the flexibility to basis”, and will ensure 1) the responsibilities of our current contracted services and consider with a 5 year Roadway Maintenance Contract, place, it is still cost effective to use this strategy. years. determine exactly what the mowing frequency residents to maintain roadside ditches adjacent possible improvements,” says Andy Treu, to ensure successful completion of summer and Any increases from this contract will be included Ledcor’s legacy of success and innovation began should be on a specific site by site basis. to their property, and 2) the frequency in Environmental Services Manager, “It has been winter maintenance programs. The service period as part of the annual budgeting process.” with their first project back in the 1940’s - The former mowing policy, adopted in 2005, which reserves and open spaces are mowed. identified that mowing services is an area for this contract will run until May 2013 to May Of the four contractors that submitted proposals, preparing the access road and well site for was very specific in what got mowed and how Going forward, the program will be monitored that we can improve how we administer and 2018, with an option for a two-year extension. Ledcor Alberta Limited scored the highest in Imperial Oil’s famous discovery in Leduc, Alberta. often, virtually leaving administration very on an ongoing basis and reviewed annually to provide this service. With this approved policy “Red Deer County has been using alternative the evaluation process. This evaluation included For over 65 years, Ledcor has continued to little ability to make adjustments that would ensure service levels are met. revision, look for a mowing services Request delivery services for roadway maintenance since analysis of the applications, the contractor’s build with integrity. Discover more about Ledcor improve efficiencies. This new change to the “With the upcoming end to the current for Proposal (RFP) in the near future.” 2001. This strategy has worked well and is a complex and detailed methodology on how they Alberta Limited at www.ledcor.com. critical component to Operations Services”, says would carry out the required work, staffing, Red Deer County News FEBRUARY 2013 PAGE 12

The “Prairie Potholes” Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA): These eight ESAs occur in the eastern third of Red Deer County. They have many environmentally significant features in common, and they share many of the pressures that might impact those features.

Kinvig’s Slough

Delburne Wetlands

Mikwan- Goosequill- Hummock Lakes

Description (ESA where the following points are applicable to, is indicated with Lakeview Lake the appropriate initials): • Freshwater (M-G-H) and alkali lakes and ponds (DW, M-G-H) • Aspen forest (DW, M-G-H, MW, PP, WiL, WoL), aspen woodland coulee (LL) • Extensive willow shrublands in backshore vegetation (DW, WiL) • Native rough fescue grassland (KS, M-G-H, MW, PP, WoL) and northern mixed grassland with wetlands and ephemeral drainage channels (KS) • Sedge meadow (LL, MW, PP) • Deepwater lake (LL, MW) • Cattail marsh (DW, LL, PP) and bulrush marsh (LL, M-G-H, MW, PP), fringed by mud flat habitat (LL, PP) Red Deer County News JANUARY 2013 PAGE 13

Moore’sMoM ore’’s WetlandsWWetllandds Peter’sPPetter’’s PondPPondd ESA Name Location Area Significance Delburne Wetlands (DW) Township 37, Ranges 23 to 24, W4M 3,640 ac (1,475 ha) Regional

Kinvig’s Slough (KS) Township 35, Range 22, W4M 974 ac (394 ha) Regional

Lakeview Lake (LL) Township 35, Range 24, W4M 732 ac (296 ha) Regional Mikwan – Goosequill – Township 35 to 36, Ranges 22 to 23, W4M 9,844 ac (3,984 ha) National Hummock Lakes (M-G-H) Moore’s Wetlands (MW) Township 35, Range 25, W4M 310 ac (125 ha) Regional Peter’s Pond (PP) Township 36 to 37, Range 22, W4M 1,166 ac (472 ha) Regional Willow Lake (WiL) Township 35 to 36, Ranges 23 to 24, W4M 9,768 ac (3,953 ha) Regional Wood Lake (WoL) Township 37, Range 22, W4M 916 ac (371 ha) Regional

WWillow Lake

Regionally or Nationally Significant due to (ESA where the following points are applicable to, is indicated with the appropriate initials): • Productive wetlands are important elements of the Parkland Region (DW, LL, MW, PP, WiL) • Contains a variety of interconnected wetland classes (KS) • High quality native rough fescue and/or northern mixed grasses are uncommon in the County (KS, M-G-H, PP, WiL) • High quality aspen parkland communities are uncommon in the County (M-G-H, PP, WiL) Contains important wildlife habitat (DW, M-G-H, WiL) Wood Lake • Important moose, mule deer and white-tailed deer habitat (M-G-H, PP) • Habitat for a variety of waterfowl including migrating shorebirds, marsh birds (DW, KS, LL, M-G-H, MW, PP, WiL, WoL) Used by listed animal species: • Great blue heron (provincially listed as “Sensitive”)(DW, WiL) • American white pelican (provincially listed as “Sensitive”) (LL, WiL) • Piping plover (provincially listed as “At risk”) (M-G-H, WiL) • Short-eared owl (provincially listed as “Sensitive”) (M-G-H, WiL) • Sprague’s pipit (provincially listed as “Sensitive”) (M-G-H, WiL) • Virginia rail (provincially listed as undetermined status) (M-G-H,WiL) • Ferruginous hawk (provincially listed as “Sensitive”) (M-G-H, WiL) • Green-winged Teal (provincially listed as “Sensitive”) (MW) • Pileated Woodpecker (provincially listed as “Sensitive” (WiL) • Canadian Toad (provincially listed as “Sensitive”) (M-G-H) • Moderate to high potential for rare plants within the native grassland communities and wetlands (KS, LL, PP) Contains regionally uncommon vegetation species: • Western sea blyte (DW) • Goosefoot (LL) • Early buttercup (LL) • Widgeon grass (provincially listed as “Sensitive”) (M-G-H) • Linked with other ESAs (KS, M-G-H, PP) Red Deer County News FEBRUARY 2013 PAGE 14

DECEMBER 18, 2012

1.0 CALL TO ORDER CC-12-431 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier CC-12-435 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald The regular meeting of Red Deer County to authorize payment from the unallocated that Bylaw No. 2012/2.07 be given first Council was held in the Council Chambers of the budget for conferences / seminars / workshop reading with the public hearing for this Red Deer County Centre located at 38106 Rge Rd participation, the necessary funds to cover bylaw to be scheduled for February 5, 2013. 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, and was called to any expenses greater than $6,000 incurred by CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY order by Mayor J.J. Wood at 10:19 a.m. members of Council as per Policy No. 1.010, 8.2 NE 34-35-28-4 (Division 4) – application to PRESENT: Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor Council Remuneration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (1) grant third reading to Bylaw No. 2012 to P.J.R. Massier, Councillors P.T. Archibald, G.W. 6.5 Award of Range Road 215 Road adopt the Coop Area Structure Plan and (2) Gehrke, D.G. Hoar and R.R. Lorenz. Reconstruction – Engineering Services Manager grant second reading for Bylaw No. 2012/2.05 STAFF PRESENT: County Manager C. Herzberg, R. Mayhew presented information in relation to to redesignate 1.21 hectares (3 acres) from Assistant County Manager R. Henderson, the proposals received for the Rge Rd 215 Road Agricultural District “Ag” to Medium Industrial Corporate Services Director H. Gray, Planning Reconstruction project. District “MI.” and Development Services Director C. Cvik, CC-12-432 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier to Councillor Archibald not eligible to vote on Operations Services Director M. Campbell, award the contract for the road reconstruction the motions presented for these bylaws as she Corporate Communications Manager T. Harke of Rge Rd 215 from Twp Rd 350 to Twp Rd 352 was absent from the December 4, 2012, public and Legislative Services Manager N. Lougheed. to M. Pidherney’s Trucking Ltd. for the sum of hearing. Planning/Development administration in $940,080.47 including GST and an additional 10 Bylaw No. 2012/28 – a bylaw to adopt the Coop attendance for development applications: R. Barr, percent contingency. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Area Structure Plan for Pt NE 34-35-28-4. T. March and M. Pawlow. 6.6 Temporary Road Closure – Assessment CC-12-436 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Services Manager B. Boomer reported on the that Bylaw No. 2012/28 be given third and final 2.1 Additional Agenda Items recommendation to adopt a bylaw to temporarily reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Councillor Councillor Archibald – 12.1 – Innisfail Municipal close a portion of undeveloped road allowance, Archibald did not vote on this motion Seed Cleaning Plant Rge Rd 254, between the NE 8-38-25-4 and the Bylaw No. 2012/2.05 – a bylaw to redesignate CC-12-426 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to NW 9-38-25-4. 1.21 hectares (3 acres) of NE 34-35-28-4 from approve the agenda and additional agenda item Bylaw No. 2012/33 – a bylaw for the temporary Agricultural District “Ag” to Medium Industrial as submitted. CARRIED Mayor Wood, Councillors road closure of the undeveloped road allowance District “MI.” Archibald, Gehrke, Hoar and Lorenz in favor on Rge Rd 254 which lies between the NE 8-38- CC-12-437 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar that Councillor Massier opposed 25-4 and the NW 9-38-25-4 for the purpose of Bylaw No. 2012/2.05 be given second reading. 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES mining and removing the aggregate with the CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Councillor Archibald CC-12-427 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to road allowance to be reopened once reclamation did not vote on this motion approve the minutes of the December 4, 2012, has been completed to the satisfaction of Alberta 5.0 DELEGATIONS / PRESENTATIONS regular meeting of County Council as submitted. Environment and Red Deer County. 5.1 11:40 a.m. – Earl Dreeshen, M.P. – in CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CC-12-433 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier attendance to assist Mayor Jim Wood with the 4.0 ADMINISTRATOR’S/DIRECTORS’ REPORTS that Bylaw No. 2012/33 be given first reading. presentation of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee (1) Municipal Intern Report – Intern Katie Nault CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY medals to Councillor Penny Archibald and former presented a report in relation to her term as 7.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS Mayor Earl Kinsella. Municipal Intern for Red Deer County. 7.1 SW 26-38-1-5 (Division 6) – application Recess: 11:56 a.m. 6.0 REPORTS to subdivide 24.07 hectares (59.48 acres) of Reconvene: County Council meeting called back 6.1 2013 Operating and Capital Budget – Agricultural District (Ag) land within the W ½ to order at 1:30 p.m. consideration of budgets being proposed for of SW 26-38-1-5 in order to create a total of 9.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2013. 12 parcels ranging from 1.66 hectares (4.1 acres) A summary of the comments received by the CC-12-428 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar to to 2.6 hectares (6.43 acres) in size. persons in attendance at the public hearing is approve the 2013 Operating and Capital budget CC-12-434 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to attached and is considered to be part of these as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY deny the application to subdivide 24.07 hectares minutes. The public hearing closed at 1:59 p.m. 6.2 Policy 5.004 Support to Urban Municipalities (59.48 acres) of agricultural land within the SW – Community Services Manager J. Symington 26-38-1-5 in order to create a total of 12 parcels 9.1 Bylaw No. 2012/32 – a bylaw to adopt a Local reported on the recommendation to amend for the following reasons: (1) the proposed Area Structure Plan for the NE 29-38-28-4 to Policy 5.004, Support to Urban Municipalities. subdivision does not comply with the Town of facilitate the creation of a multi-lot residential CC-12-429 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke Sylvan Lake and Red Deer County Intermunicipal development. to approve amended Policy No. 5.004, Development Plan Section 5.1.9 which indicates CC-12-438 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to Support to Urban Municipalities, as presented. the subdivision of any lands beyond the Town refer decision on Bylaw No. 2012/32, a bylaw to CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY boundary and currently used for agriculture shall adopt the Poplar Pointe Estates Area Structure 6.3 Policy 5.002 Support to Rural Community be preceded by the preparation and adoption Plan for NE 29-38-28-4, to allow the applicant to Facilities – Community Services Manager of an area structure plan; and (2) the proposed submit a revised plan that ensures compliance J. Symington reported on the recommendation to subdivision does not comply with the County with the County’s Municipal Development amend Policy 5.002, Support to Rural Community Municipal Development Plan Section 2.2 which Plan for Council consideration. CARRIED Mayor Facilities. states ‘The County shall require the adoption of Wood, Councillors Archibald, Gehrke, Lorenz and CC-12-430 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar to a Local or Major Area Structure Plan, prepared Massier in favor Councillor Hoar opposed amend the proposed revised Policy No. 5.002, in accordance with Section 633 of the Act, 12.0 NOTICES OF MOTION / COUNCILLORS’ Support to Rural Community Facilities, in the prior to the approval of any new proposed CONCERNS Annual Basic Operating Assistance Grant section industrial or commercial subdivision, or for any 12.1 Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant – in relation to Halls with Operating Expenses less proposed residential Multi-lot Subdivision’. Councillor Archibald reported on the plans of the than $5,000 to read that the grant be an amount CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Seed Cleaning Plant to forward a formal request of 50 percent of the claimed expenses up to a 8.0 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS to Red Deer County to consider financial support maximum of $1,500, and when a community hall 8.1 Pt SE and NE 3, Pt SE and NE 10 and Pt NW / loan guarantee in relation to costs incurred for is not able to meet the 50 percent portion, an 11, 36-28-4 (Division 3) – application to grant first the installation of a new color sorter at the Plant. application may be brought forward to Council reading to a bylaw to redesignate these lands 11.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillors reported for consideration, and to approve the amended from Direct Control District “DCD” to Agricultural on meetings they have attended on behalf of Policy No. 5.002, Support to Rural Community District “Ag.” Red Deer County since December 4, 2012. Facilities, as presented with this said amendment. Bylaw No. 2012/2.07 – a bylaw to redesignate 13.0 ADJOURNMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 403 acres (163.01 hectares) of SE and NE 3, SE CC-12-439 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz that 6.4 Annual Report – Councillor Meeting and NE 10, and NW 11, 36-28-4 from Direct the County Council meeting adjourn. TIME: Attendance, Expense Claims, and Conference Control District “DCD” to Agricultural District 3:12 p.m. Attendance – reporting for the 2011/2012 year. “Ag.” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 40’x72’ - 16’ POLE BUILDING PACKAGE - Laminated Column Design - 1 Man Door $19, 900 + GST - 1 - 20’ x 14’ Sliding Door    - Colored Metal Walls BOOKING Š‘‡͔͗͘Ǥ͗͛͘Ǥ͕͖͕͕ - Materials Package ‘ŽŽ ”‡‡͜͜͜Ǥ͗͘͘Ǥ͕͖͕͕ Ǧ”‘ˆ‡••‹‘ƒŽ”‡™•˜ƒ‹Žƒ„Ž‡ ‡†‹ƒ–‡Ž› ͓͖͖͚ǡ͖͗͛͘͜Ǧ͖͖͛ ǦƒŽŽ‘†ƒ› ‘”‘—””‘Œ‡ –‘•—Ž–ƒ–‹‘ ‡†‡‡”‘—–›͔͕͘ Ǧ  Ž—†‡•‡Ž‹˜‡”›‹–Š‹͚͔‹Ž‡•ˆ‡†‡‡” ‹ˆ‘̷’‹ƒ Ž‡„—‹Ž†‹‰ƒ–‡”‹ƒŽ•Ǥ ‘ - Guaranteed Package ™™™Ǥ’‹ƒ Ž‡„—‹Ž†‹‰ƒ–‡”‹ƒŽ•Ǥ ‘ 75186B1 MUNICIPAL PLANNING Red Deer County News FEBRUARY 2013 PAGE 15 DECEMBER 18, 2012 COMMISSION Present: Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke, Mayor District “R-7” front yard setback relaxations for existing J.J. Wood, Councillors P.T. Archibald, D.G. Hoar, Requesting approval of a side yard setback buildings on Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 002-4241, SW R.R. Lorenz and P.J.R. Massier. relaxation for an existing Park Model on the 29-36-27-4: 23.16 metres (75.9’) House and Staff Present: County Manager C. Herzberg, above site. 0.44 metres (1.5’) Two Garages, subject to the Assistant County Manager R. Henderson, The property is located on the west side of Pine decision being advertised in a local paper and Planning and Development Services Director Lake within Whispering Pines Resort. no appeal against said decision being successful. C. Cvik, Corporate Services Director H. Gray, Persons present who spoke to this application: CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Operations Services Director M. Campbell, Steve Bale, on behalf of the applicant. 5.2 Bosch Farms Ltd. – NE 5-38-28-4 (Division 6) Corporate Communications Manager T. Harke, MPC-12-182 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier to 149.38 Acres – Agricultural District “Ag” Development/Planning Administration R. Barr, J. approve the application for a 0.42-metre (1.4’) Requesting approval of an Intensive Recreation Hardes and T. Traikovski and Legislative Services side yard setback relaxation for the location of Use (equestrian facility) on the above site. Manager N. Lougheed. an existing Park Model on Lot U37, Plan 032- The property is approximately 5 miles west of 1.0 CALL TO ORDER 2696, NW 12-36-25-4, subject to the decision the City of Red Deer on the Burnt Lake Trail Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke called the being advertised in a local paper and no appeal (Hwy 596). meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. against said decision being successful. CARRIED Following discussion, Commission members 2.0 AGENDA Councillors Archibald, Gehrke, Hoar, Lorenz and determined that the proposed use and existing MPC-12-180 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald Massier in favor Mayor Wood opposed facility should be considered as an agricultural to approve the agenda as submitted. 5.2 Sean Robertson and Jackie Buschmann use with the proposed tack shop being an CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 002-4241, SW 29-36-27-4 accessory use to that agricultural use, with both 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (Division 3) 3.01 Acres – Agricultural District “Ag” uses being considered as permitted uses within MPC-12-181 Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood to Requesting approval of front yard setback the Agricultural district. approve the minutes of the December 4, 2012, relaxations for the location of some existing 6.0 ADJOURNMENT meeting as submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY buildings on the above site. MPC-12-184 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar that 5.0 NEW BUSINESS The property is approximately 2 miles southeast the Municipal Planning Commission meeting of 5.1 Douglas Surveys for The Seventies Homes of the Town of Penhold on Twp Rd 364. December 18, 2012, be adjourned. TIME: 10:09 Lot U37, Plan 032-2696, NW 12-36-25-4 (Division MPC-12-183 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1) 0.06 Acres – Condominium Resort Residential to approve the application for the following

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1.0 CALL TO ORDER to award the contract for the Leva Avenue to provide fire protection for the Town of The regular meeting of Red Deer County Roadway Improvements from McKenzie Road Bowden. Council was held in the Council Chambers of the to Waskasoo Avenue to Central City Asphalt CC-13-008 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar that Red Deer County Centre located at 38106 Rge Rd Ltd. for the sum of $6,439,084.58 including GST Red Deer County assume responsibility for the 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, and was called to and an additional 10 percent for contingency. Bowden Fire Department and to enter into an order by Mayor J.J. Wood at 10:12 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY agreement with the Town of Bowden for the PRESENT: Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor 6.3 Subdivision and Open Space Mowing Policy provision of fire protection effective January 1, P.J.R. Massier, Councillors P.T. Archibald, – Environmental Services Manager A. Treu 2013. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY G.W. Gehrke, D.G. Hoar and R.R. Lorenz. reported on the recommendation to consider an 6.7 Rge Rd 21, North of Hwy 11A – consideration STAFF PRESENT: County Manager C. Herzberg, amendment to this policy. of first reading to a bylaw for the closure of this Assistant County Manager R. Henderson, CC-13-005 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to road at the shoreline of Sylvan Lake to allow Corporate Services Director H. Gray, Planning amend Policy No. 7.019, Subdivision and Open for the installation of a barrier that will restrict and Development Services Director C. Cvik, Space Mowing (Turf Maintenance) as presented. vehicle access to the lake. Operations Services Director M. Campbell, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Bylaw No. 2013/1 – a bylaw for the closure of Corporate Communications Manager T. Harke 6.4 Cultivation and Haying Lease, NE 12-36-2-5 – Range Road 21 located between NE 11 and and Legislative Services Manager N. Lougheed. Assessment Services Manager B. Boomer reported NW 12, 39-2-5 at the shoreline of Sylvan Lake Planning/Development administration in on the recommendation to approve entering into to provide for the installation of a barrier to attendance for development applications: R. Barr, a five-year lease with the highest tender received. restrict vehicle access to the lake at this location; F. Joynt, J. Hardes and T. Traikovski. CC-13-006 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to foot access to Sylvan Lake will continue to be 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA approve award of the cultivation and haying provided. CC-13-001 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald lease of NE 12-36-2-5, an approximate 60.87 CC-13-009 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz that to approve the agenda as submitted. acres, for a five-year term at the rate of $78.60 Bylaw No. 2013/1 be given first reading with the CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY per acre ($4,784.38 per year) with the lease to public hearing for this bylaw to be scheduled for 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES include a clause whereby the lessee is responsible March 5, 2013. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CC-13-002 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to to adhere to provincial agricultural land 7.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS approve the minutes of the December 18, 2012, management practices and that seeding of canola 7.1 Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 092-8519, NW 17-38- regular meeting of County Council as submitted. is to occur no more than once every three years. 26-4 (Division 2) – application to subdivide CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 0.59 hectares (1.45 acres) from this 1.68-hectare 6.0 REPORTS 6.5 Cultivation and Grazing Lease, N ½ 12-37- (4.15-acre) property to create an additional 6.1 Roadway Maintenance Contract – Engineering 28-4 – Assessment Services Manager B. Boomer residential lot. Services Manager R. Mayhew reported on the reported on the recommendation to approve CC-13-010 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke recommendation to approve the award of this entering into a five-year lease with the highest that he application to subdivide 0.59 hectares contract for a five-year term. tender received. (1.45 acres) from Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 092-8519, CC-13-003 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar to CC-13-007 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald NW 17-38-26-4 is approved, subject to nine award the contract for Red Deer County Roadway to approve award of the cultivation and grazing conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Maintenance Services to Ledcor Alberta Limited lease of N ½ 12-37-28-4, an approximate 136 7.2 NW 8-35-28-4 (Division 4) – application to for a five-year term from June 1, 2013, to May 31, acres, for a five-year term at the rate of $127 subdivide a 4.28-hectare (10.58-acre) parcel 2018, with the contract including an option for a per acre ($17,272 per year) with the lease to containing an existing farmstead. two-year extension. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY include a clause whereby the lessee is responsible CC-13-011 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar that 6.2 Leva Avenue Roadway Improvements – to adhere to provincial agricultural land the application to subdivide 4.28 hectares (10.58 Engineering Services Manager R. Mayhew management practices and that seeding of canola acres) from NW 8-35-28-4 is approved, subject to reported on the recommendation to award the is to occur no more than once every three years. six conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY contract for the construction of the Leva Avenue CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.3 SE 12-36-4-5 (Division 5) – application Roadway Improvements from McKenzie Road to 6.6 Bowden Fire District – recommendation for to subdivide a 3.67-hectare (9.08-acre) bare Waskasoo Avenue. Red Deer County to assume direct control of the agricultural parcel. CC-13-004 Moved by Councillor G.W. 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Kevin Budvarson, applicant. 8.1 Lot 3, Block 4, Plan 992-0008, SE 6-39-27- CC-13-401614 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier CC-13-012 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz 4 (Division 6) – application to redesignate this that the County Council meeting come out of that the application to subdivide 3.67 hectares 4.01-hectare (9.91-acre) parcel from Country camera TIME: 11:44 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9.08 acres) from SE 12-36-4-5 be denied as Residential District “R-1” to Agricultural District 10.1 Land Sale – Assessment Services Manager the proposed subdivision does not comply “Ag. B. Boomer reported on an offer received for the with the Municipal Development Plan Section Bylaw No. 2013/2.01 – a bylaw to redesignate sale of Lot 6, Block 3, Plan 072-0264, SW 29-37- 3.2.2 which indicates “in general, bare first Lot 3, Block 4, Plan 992-0008, SE 6-39-27-4 (4.01 27-4, located within Gasoline Alley West. parcel subdivisions will not be supported.” hectares / 9.91 acres) from Country Residential CC-13-016 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke TIE VOTE – MOTION LOST District “R-1” to Agricultural District “Ag.” to authorize the sale Lot 6, Block 3, Plan 072- Councillors Gehrke, Hoar and Lorenz in favor CC-13-014 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that 0264, SW 29-37-27-4 (1.5 acres +/-), subject Mayor Wood, Councillors Archibald and Massier Bylaw No. 2013/2.01 be given first reading with to the terms as presented, and to authorize opposed the public hearing for this Bylaw to be scheduled the County Manager to execute the required CC-13-013 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald for February 19, 2013. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY documents on behalf of Red Deer County. that the application to subdivide 3.67 hectares 11.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9.08 acres) from SE 12-36-4-5 is approved, subject Councillors reported on meetings they have 13.0 ADJOURNMENT to six conditions. TIE VOTE – MOTION LOST attended on behalf of Red Deer County since CC-13-017 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier Mayor Wood, Councillors Archibald and Massier December 19, 2012. that the County Council meeting adjourn. in favor 10.0 IN-CAMERA SESSIONS TIME: 11:45 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Councillors Gehrke, Hoar and Lorenz opposed CC-13-015 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald Due to the lost motion, the application is deemed that the County Council meeting go in camera refused. TIME: 11:28 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8.0 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS Legal matter to be discussed. MUNICIPAL PLANNING JANUARY 15, 2013 COMMISSION Present: Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke, Mayor 5.2 Todd McBride - Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 952- Acres – Agricultural District “Ag” J.J. Wood, Councillors P.T. Archibald, D.G. Hoar, 2851, NW 18-37-1-5 (Division 5) 159.88 Acres – Requesting to operate a Pumpjack Inspection R.R. Lorenz and P.J.R. Massier. Agricultural District “Ag” Service as a Home Business Major on the above Staff Present: County Manager C. Herzberg, Requesting to locate a second dwelling for site. Assistant County Manager R. Henderson, compassionate care purposes in conjunction with The property is located approximately 2.5 miles Planning and Development Services Director the construction of a new dwelling on the above west of the City of Red Deer, directly south of C. Cvik, Corporate Services Director H. Gray, site. Hwy 11A, in the Diamond Estates subdivision Operations Services Director M. Campbell, The property is located approximately 4 miles Persons present who spoke to this application: Corporate Communications Manager T. Harke, north of the Hamlet of Markerville on Rge Rd 20, Levi Scott, applicant. Development/Planning Administration R. Barr, J. north of Twp Rd 372. MPC-13-006 Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood to Hardes, T. March and T. Traikovski and Legislative MPC-13-004 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz approve the application for a Home Business Services Manager N. Lougheed. to approve the application to locate a second Major (Pumpjack Inspection Service) on Lot 6, 1.0 CALL TO ORDER dwelling for compassionate care purposes in Block 1, Plan 952-3293, NE 32-38-28-4, subject to Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke called the conjunction with the construction of a new 11 conditions being met to the satisfaction of meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. dwelling on Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 952-2851, NW the Development Officer. CARRIED Mayor Wood, 2.0 AGENDA 18-371-5, subject to 10 conditions being met Councillors Archibald, Hoar and Massier in favor MPC-13-001 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. Councillors Gehrke and Lorenz opposed to approve the agenda as submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.5 Erling and Doreen Bording-Jorgenson CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.3 Clarke Technological Service Ltd. – Lot 1A, – Pt NW 14-36-25-4 (Division 1) 3.01 Acres – 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Plan 802-2876, SE 9-38-28-4 (Division 6) 19.57 Agricultural District “Ag” MPC-13-002 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to Acres – Manufactured Home Park District “R-8” Requesting to operate an Oilfield Production approve the minutes of the December 18, 2012, Requesting approval of side yard setback Testing Business as a Home Business Major on the meeting as submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY relaxations for the location of existing buildings/ above site. 5.0 NEW BUSINESS deck on the above site. The property is located approximately 1 mile west 5.1 Standard Land Company Inc. for Rogers The property is the Melody Meadows Trailer Park of Pine Lake on Hwy 816 Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 102-2415, NW 16-37-23-4 and is located approximately 3.5 miles west of MPC-13-007 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier (Division 1) 169.49 Acres – Agricultural District the City of Red Deer, south of the Burnt Lake to approve the application for a Home Business “Ag” Trail (Hwy 596) on Rge Rd 283. Major (Oilfield Production Testing Business) on Requesting approval to locate a 120-metre (394’) MPC-13-005 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar to Pt NW 14-36-25-4, subject to 13 conditions being high communication tower and a 13.38 m2 (144 approve the application for the following side met to the satisfaction of the Development sq. ft.) equipment shelter on the above site. yard setback relaxations for existing buildings/ Officer. CARRIED Mayor Wood, Councillors The property is located directly south of the deck located on Lot 1A, Plan 802-2876, SE 9-38- Archibald, Hoar, Lorenz and Massier in favor Village of Delburne. 28-4: Dwelling 4.08 metres (14.2’), Manufactured Councillor Gehrke opposed MPC-13-003 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier to Home 4.43 metres (15.34’), Utility Shed 2.62 6.0 ADJOURNMENT approve the application to locate a 120-metre metres (9.4’) and Deck 0.87 metres (2.85’), MPC-13-008 Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz that (394’) high communication tower and a 13.38 m2 subject to the decision being advertised in a local the Municipal Planning Commission meeting of (144 sq. ft.) equipment shelter on Lot 1, Block paper and no appeal against said decision being January 15, 2013, be adjourned. TIME: 10 a.m. 1, Plan 102-2415, NW 16-37-23-4, subject to five successful. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY conditions being met to the satisfaction of the 5.4 Live Lift Services Ltd. 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County To Provide Fire Services For Bowden Residents Tuesday, January 15, 2013 – Red Deer County as a good, and cost effective step by department Council voted unanimously to assume direct members.” control of the Bowden Fire District, entering into The new agreement calls for an annual contribution an agreement to provide fire protection within the from the Town of Bowden for the provision Town of Bowden. and maintenance of the fire station, including The idea was first brought forward at a joint all utilities. All apparatus and fire protection Council meeting in July of 2012. Bowden Council equipment will become the property of Red Deer requested that Red Deer County consider assuming County. responsibility for the Bowden Fire Department. On Monday, January 14, 2013, Bowden Council An analysis was done of the most officially voted for direct control of the Bowden recent three years of operation (2009- Fire District to be passed on to Red Deer County. 2011 as well as 2012 to July 31) of the For many years, the Town of Bowden has operated department to ascertain distribution of a fire department, and Red Deer County has incidents, as such: contracted the town to provide fire protection within a defined fire district (as is the case with Total incidents 384 other urban municipalities within four of the Town 168 (44%) Rural 216 (56%) County’s other fire districts). Red Deer County, by agreement, has provided capital funding by Those incidents can be further broken way of fire apparatus, as well as annual operating down as to type: funding. Currently three of the five apparatus EMS Assist 17 operated by Bowden Fire are owned by Red Deer Town 115 (66%) Rural 58 (34%) County. The 2013 County budget has approved Motor Vehicle 88 funding to replace the other two vehicles. Town 7 (2%) Rural 81 (92%) “Red Deer County and the Town of Bowden have Fire 123 had a fire agreement in place for many years, and Town 46 (46%) Rural 77 (63%) it has been a very good relationship. The Bowden Fire Department has participated in many joint In summary, majority of EMS Assist, which training programs with the County and other is a growing trend, constitutes the majority of departments,” says Ric Henderson, Assistant Town incidents, and Motor Vehicle Collisions, County Manager and Director of Community & mainly Hwy 2, constitutes the majority of County Protective Services, “This move to the County incidents, with actual fire incidents distributed maintaining the Bowden fire department is seen evenly between the Town and County.

Despite being law since 2010, motorists continue The fine for distracted driving is $172.00 with no to either disregard or remain ignorant of their demerit points. Distracted obligations under Bill 16, the Traffic Safety Other legislation provides for a $402.00 fine (Distracted Driving) Amendment Act, 2010. and 6 demerit points for drivers convicted of Driving Officers have noted an increase in violations after driving without due care and attention. This the initial compliance on proclamation of the law. violation is frequently used in cases where a According to the Province, this is the most collision has occurred and it is established that comprehensive regulation of its kind in Canada the driver engaged in activities which took their and restricts (among other things) the use of hand concentration off driving. This legislation is held cell phones and activities such as texting, intended to be a deterrent which will proactively reading, writing, personal grooming, and the help to reduce such collisions. use of other electronic devices while driving. Frequently, drivers engaged in such distractions Using lap top computers, game systems, cameras, while driving commit other offences such as PDAs, MP3 or DVD players are all prohibited. running red lights or stop signs, or making Programming GPS devices while driving is also improper (even dangerous) lane changes. These unlawful. drivers would be subject to these additional Officers have noted an increase in violations, charges when observed. particularly among people who believe that it is This type of legislation is far from new in history, okay to talk, dial or text at traffic lights. These with some U.S. states prohibiting in car activities continue to be offences under the law. as early as the 1930’s. The current studies Simply holding a cell phone in your hand is suggest that drivers engaged in cellular phone considered a violation. For this reason, those of conversations have a four to six fold increase in you who continue to hold a cell phone away from crash risk and drivers texting are more than 20 your ear on “speaker” are still in violation of this times more likely to be involved in a crash or near law. Those of you who can’t wait to read the day’s crash. headlines in the newspaper or that incoming text For more information on this legislation, see: message are also in violation for reading or writing http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/ while driving. distracteddriving.htm Or contact your County Patrol at 403.343.6301. Hoskin Planning & Specializing in: Lousana Agricultural, Development Services Inc. Light Industrial, Water Wells (1987) Ltd. Commercial & “Well! That’s Our Business” Real Estate Complete Water Well Drilling & Servicing Brenda Hoskin • Specializing in Farm & Acreage Water Wells Auctions • Pump Installation & Repairs PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE • Modern Mobile Pump Hoisting Equipment Ph: 403-885-5149 • Water Well Testing & Monitoring Don Montgomery - I.C.C.A. Cell: 403-350-0523 • SECOR Certifi ed • Free Estimates Auctioneering & Sales Management Fax: 403-885-2520 Delburne: 403-749-2242 Red Deer: 403-340-8185

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How Computer Technology Impacts Modern Farming by Agri-Trade County News Reporter Bailey Kolsun

for farming use are built to be tougher than normal GPS’s can ensure that those trips outside are for a reason. With to ensure a longer lasting lifespan of the product. Certain livestock monitoring systems on the market, farmers GPS’s have thicker glass to reduce the chance of breakage can check on their cattle from inside their homes. These and have covers for all electrical inputs and outputs to devices have one or several cameras that are constantly protect the system from water damage. watching the area that they are set on. The cameras can WhenWh most peoplel think hi k about b the h term “computer “ With some systems the information the GPS gathers from then be connected to specific monitors or to a TV for the technology” they think of the newest Apple product on the field is sent to a computer so the computer can then person to supervise. the market or the new big screen plasma TV, but what a manage the data the system collects and interprets it so Technology is advancing everywhere including in the lot of people don’t know is how computer technology has more profit can come from the field next season. Another agricultural industry. Advancements have made things a lot affected the agricultural industry. During the last decade, thing the systems can do is find the quickest way to finish easier for farmers to do their jobs. Twenty years ago, who farming technologies have come in leaps and bounds in the task at hand so that the farmer’s time is used efficiently. would have thought that a farmer’s best hired hand runs advancements. Farming equipment can now practically In a lot of cases fuel input can be reduced and therefore uses electricity or batteries? drive its self, increase crop yields, and most importantly reduce the total cost of fuel. Most of these systems are easy Bailey Kolsun is a Grade 12 student at River Glen School in save time. to use and are geared to increase long term profitability for Red Deer. She enjoys training and showing reining horses Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are now a common thing the crop owner. around North America. Bailey is planning on taking the to have in almost all types farming equipment. The amount In Canada, we are very prone to having cold and harsh pre-chiropractic program at Red Deer College in the fall of uses for these systems is astonishing. Certain types of winters. For most cattle farmers, calving season falls in the of 2014. After completing that course she hopes to go to programs are specifically made for increasing crop yields, early months of the year which most of the time are very a University in the United States to finish her education which in turn increases profits. Other types of programs cold. Most of the time a farmer will go outside in the cold in that field and then come back to Alberta to work as a are designed to reduce waste when using pesticides. GPS’s several times a night to check on his cattle. Technology chiropractor. RANCHING OPPORTUNITIES OPEN HOUSE Conference February 7, 2013 at Olds College Register today or for more information contact Red Deer County Mountain View County Agricultural Services at: Ratepayers: This conference is eligible Phone: 403.335.3311 Ext 143 for the Ag Training Refund! e-mail: [email protected] Just send in your receipts. or contact your local conservation staff. Call Art at The cost is $40 and includes lunch 403.350.2162 for info. Registration closes January 30 Medicine River Watershed Society Ideas and Opportunities for Growing your Business Wednesday, February 7 at Olds College in the Alumni Centre, lunch and tradeshow are included. February 6, 2013 Discover new ways to manage your livestock, explore options for marketing your product Trade Show, Beef on a Bun, and learn about the challenges and achievements of successful ranchers. Special Presentations

Conference Schedule **Starting at 5:00PM** • Bite Beef Marketing - Nicole Lamb & Carl Baum, Bite Beef • Breakout Sessions Location: Gilby 1. Online Resources for your Farm Business - Laura Bodell (BellaSpur) Community Centre 2. Keep Wildlife Out & Profits In: 3D Fencing & Livestock Guardian Dogs - Ron McKay (MD of Willow (Located 1 1/2 miles west of Creek), Julie Robinson (B.C. Ministry of Agriculture & Lands) Hwy#766 on Highway #12) 3. Soils; what’s under your grass - Jack Payne (Olds College) • Thinking Outside the Beef: Panel Discussion New Members Welcome Dun-Rite Stock & Stables Inc., The Angus Store, Deer River Ranching HIGHLIGHTS: • Alberta’s Natural Capital in a Changing Climate Hear the latest information Dr. David Sauchyn (University of Regina, Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative) on the conservation and • Economics of Grass vs. Grain - Doug Wray (Chairman of the Canadian Forage and Grassland stewardship programs offered Association, Director on the Alberta Forage Industry Network) to landowners in the watershed. For more information contact: Hosted in Partnership by: Keith Pregoda 403.746.2796 Garth Yeomans 403.746.5990 & Leduc August Liivam 403.746.5712 County Red Deer County News FEBRUARY 2013 PAGE 19

Stewardship makes a farm business better Finding creative ways to bring water to cattle delivered an environmental benefit for these Alberta producers, and improved herd performance too.

Imagine an idyllic landscape with a renowned fly- fishing river running straight through it. The riverside is guarded by thick stands of willow, creating ideal habitat for the elk, moose, deer, coyote, fox and cougars that have been known to visit. Is this part of a national or provincial park? A protected conservation area? No, this is a working farm in West-Central Alberta, not far from the town of Caroline.

Building the fence along the North Raven River. Running through the farm is the North Raven River, Photo by Ken Lewis, Red Deer County. also known as Stauffer Creek. For the past 42 years, landowners Tom and Jeanette Housman muddy ground and walking through the vegetation. This problem According to Diana Bingham, operational changes made with a have done their best to strike a balance between the land’s has been reduced by about 90 per cent.” stewardship objective in mind very often bring a production gain agricultural uses and its environmental integrity. Because cattle don’t need to walk through vegetation to reach a with them. “We’ve always had a mixed farm here -- cattle, grain and hay,” water source, this has allowed the riverside vegetation to grow “We prioritize the environmental benefit because that is our mandate,” explains Housman. “We’ve wanted for quite some time to find a denser, creating shade that enhances the value of the river as says Bingham, Work Plan Coordinator with Alberta Agriculture way to keep the cattle out of the creek. fish habitat and a locally cherished sport-fishing resource. While and Rural Development based in Vegreville. “But it’s not a matter The question is, what’s the best way to do it and how Housman himself isn’t much of a fisherman, he knows many in of choosing the environment or choosing production efficiency. Most do you pay for it?” the area who look forward to years of angling brown trout from projects often benefit both.” In 2011 and 2012, Housman received a hand with both the the river. What’s your stewardship priority? technical and economic aspects of this long-desired project, Ever the conservation-minded landowner, he’s quick to add: “it’s Which environmental improvements should producers consider combining resources from Red Deer County’s Off the Creek catch and release.” first? As Bingham explains, it’s impossible to generalize. That’s program and the Growing Forward Stewardship Program (Grazing Putting winter grazing on the menu because every operation has its own physical characteristics, and Winter Feeding Management). You might say that ranching is the art and science of using grass production history and future business objectives. One component of the project was to fence off 64 acres within a and water to raise cattle. It’s been a way of life and successful In order to obtain technical support from ARD and funding from half-section of land as a riparian habitat. This was done in order business in Roy Copithorne’s family dating back to 1887 in the Growing Forward, producers develop a work plan. The plan to keep the fence on high ground so that maintenance would be area around Cochrane. identifies actions to address the highest environmental risks and easier, less costly and the riparian area as well as the river would In 2011, Copithorne was looking to maintain grazing activity on a reduce or minimize the impact of the farming operation on the be protected. Housman also fenced off both sides of the river over piece of land that lacked access to water, but had a dugout not far environment. two years and installed a solar-powered watering system to bring away. A solution was developed and built as part of the Growing It’s a big question, with a lot of factors involved. Fortunately, water up to the cattle. Forward Stewardship Program (Grazing and Winter Feeding Alberta producers have an ideal resource to get the ball rolling: the Management). Environmental Farm Plan (EFP). “It’s a beautiful system, it’s just great,” says Copithorne. “At one time The EFP is a workbook-based, self-assessment tool that agricultural when you did something like this, you’d have to dig a 48-inch culvert producers can use to assess and improve their environmental into the ground and put everything below ground to keep it out of this stewardship. Completing the EFP process can yield a host of weather. You needed a cement pad to sit it on and you’d have to wait benefits. These include improving farm health and safety, creating for the right time of year to build it.” understanding among neighbours and the public, adding value to Thanks to technical advances made in recent years, in this new the farm property and improving agricultural sustainability. system, water is drawn up from the dugout using an all-weather Through the EFP process, producers can determine appropriate pumping system, into a winterproof cattle waterer. actions to improve their environmental performance at their own According to Copithorne, both the cattle and the business are pace. To date, more than 12,000 Alberta agricultural producers benefitting from this set-up. have completed an environmental farm plan. “If the cattle ever have a choice between drinking out of the dugout “Whenever we receive a request from a producer, the first step is to and the waterer, they will always choose the waterer,” he says. “This ask them to complete an Environmental Farm Plan,” says Bingham. has given us winter grazing on a half-section of grass that used to be “It guides you through a process of looking at the entire farm and summer and spring grazing only.” determining which areas may need attention, and which should be Cattle drinking from the North Raven River...30 metres, Growing Forward and Stewardship: it starts with a plan prioritized first. It is a requirement for the Stewardship Program and and a fence away. Photo by Ken Lewis, Red Deer County Both Tom Housman and Roy Copithorne have made important for some market opportunities in Alberta, but a producer is not forced to “Before this project the cattle could water out of the river in various changes to their operations that will contribute to a sustainable complete it if they don’t want to take advantage of these opportunities. places and were damaging the banks of the river as well as the environment for many years to come. That makes their projects “All the same, we consider an Environmental Farm Plan an excellent riparian area,” says Housman. “Now the cattle water out of the a great reflection of the broader aims of the Growing Forward pre-planning tool for the Stewardship Program,one that has helped a solar-powered watering system which pumps the water to high Stewardship Program. lot of people.” ground away from the river where no damage is done. The cattle The technical and cost-sharing resources available under this For information on Growing Forward’s stewardship-related can still be watered out of the river if there is equipment failure.” program are intended to protect Alberta’s food chain and programs and background on the Alberta Environmental Farm The County and Growing Forward paid 50% of the project cost, position Alberta agri-business as a world leader in environmental Plan, visit www.growingforward.alberta.ca or call 310-FARM with Housman covering the balance by contributing labour, hiring responsibility. (3276) and speak with an Alberta Agriculture and Rural a custom fencer and providing equipment. In 2011-12, Growing Forward operated three stewardship-related Development specialist. To Housman, this stewardship-related project stands as one of the programs: Manure Management, Integrated Crop The source of the preceding material is the Growing Forward Mid- prouder achievements of his tenure as landowner. Management and Grazing and Winter Feeding, under which the Point Progress Report. The use of these materials by Red Deer “The cattle never have to go down to the creek to drink now,” says Housman and Copithorne projects were cost-shared. Due to high County is done without any affiliation with or endorsement by the Housman. “It’s really changed the whole dynamics of the creek, demand, the programs are fully subscribed and no longer able to Government of Alberta. Reliance upon Red Deer County’s use of and made it quite lush now. This has also benefitted the cattle. We accept applications. these materials is at the risk of the end user. used to have a problem with foot rot, from the cattle standing in wet Red Deer County News FEBRUARY 2013 PAGE 20

Engineering the Future Brian McLoughlin

Red Deer is a hub for the petroleum services industry and Nexus Engineering and Machine is very much representative of the new wave of technological advancement propelling the oil and gas industry into the 21st century. Formed in 2006 by partners Stephen McCall, Scott Wilson and Ryan Smith, the company is at the forefront of manufacturing for the coiled tubing sector of the petroleum industry, providing high quality machinery and parts to Canadian and multinational oilfield service companies. Using state of the art 3d modeling, sophisticated Mazatrol Matrix Machining Centers and advanced robotics principles, Nexus Engineering and Machine manufactures pressure control equipment for the coiled tubing industry. In addition to their product line they also offer design and engineering, prototyping, and production machining. Nexus Nexus Partners Stephen McCall (L) and Scott Wilson. Engineering and Machine also provides maintenance, rebuilds and (photo by Brian McLoughlin) recertification for any existing coiled tubing industry equipment. Building on the strengths and experience of the company’s 40 plus staff and utilizing the advanced manufacturing capabilities of their new 35,000 square foot manufacturing facility Nexus Engineering and Machine has put together a outstanding reputation for excellence in its products and customer service. This reputation has helped in building ties internationally with the company entering into a joint venture agreement in China and recently shipping equipment throughout the world. They also export a substantial amount of equipment to the United States into south Texas and the burgeoning oil industry in North Dakota and eastern Montana. “We consider service to our customers to be equally important to the products that we manufacture and sell”, says Stephen McCall, Quality Manager for Nexus Engineering and Machine. “And we look at our core business as the development and marketing of specialty equipment and related innovative technical solutions used in the coiled tubing sector”. Nexus Engineering and Machine’s approach to business has resulted in continued solid growth, with the company doubling in size each year of its existence. We are opening new markets continually, with a second location a strong possibility in the coming year”, adds McCall. Nexus Engineering and Machine’s performance has garnered attention in other quarters, with the company being one of the three finalists for the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year award in 2012. “We are also big believers in supporting our local community”, says McCall. “We support the Canadian Cancer Society, the Cystic Fibrosis Society, the Alberta Children’s Hospital and recently the Red Deer United Way, which we support because of their local connections. Any success we have is at least in part tied to the business support we receive locally so we feel that it is important to give back”. Nexus Engineering and Machine is an innovative and creative company that is helping to bring Alberta ingenuity to the forefront in the oil and gas industry. For further information on Nexus Engineering and Machine visit their web site at www.nexusengineering.ca or call them at 403-314-0607. Photos courtesy of Nexus Engineering and Machine and Brian McLoughlin

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