Red Deer County News official news from red deer county centre February 2016 County joins with bowden for planning & development services
As of January 15, 2016, the Town of Bowden and Red Deer County entered into an agreement whereby Red Deer County will be providing subdivision, development and safety code services for projects within the Town of Bowden. Bowden residents and contractors will now work with Red Deer County to have all of these requirements processed. This is in addition to emergency services work that is currently being provided to Bowden by Red Deer County. Red Deer County recently became accredited for Safety Codes Permits and Inspections within Red Deer County and the Town of Bowden. Prior to taking on this responsibility, once constituents received their municipal development permits, they were referred to accredited agencies contracted to the Provincial Government for their permitting requirements for building, electrical, plumbing, gas and private sewage disposal system. Now this can all be done at the County Centre, making the process much more efficient. Bowden will also take advantage of the depth and experience of Red Deer County’s Planning and Development Department. The department has a strong track record of executing long range planning goals and successfully promoting economic development. These changes will provide a high level of service to both Bowden and Red Deer County residents. The benefits will include: WHAT’S INSIDE: • More efficient processing of Development and Safety Codes permit applications • Stronger communication between Development, Building and Fire Departments Public Notices...... Pg. 6 • Consistent application of code requirements • Increased quality of records and management of records Family Day...... Pg. 10 • Improved access to permit documentation • Stronger ability to deal with issues and complaints Dust Control...... Pg. 17 • Better provision of technical and code information • Identify and implement strategies of benefit to both municipalities Publication Mail Agreement No. 42792513 Development and safety code permit applications can be made in person at Red Deer County Centre. Online Return undeliverable items to: applications for safety codes permits will be available soon. Red Deer County If you have any questions, please contact us at 403.350.2170 or visit www.rdcounty.ca. 38106 Rge Rd 275 • Red Deer County, AB • T4S 2L9
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Mayor Jim Wood accompanied Central Alberta: Councillor Connie Access Prosperity members to Asia to promote Huelsman presents cheques to Nancy the many opportunities in our region in efforts Sinnamon (top), for to attract investors to Central Alberta. Oklahoma Hall, and Colin Smith (bottom), for Cottonwood Hall. Each year, Red Deer County provides grants to community organizations including halls, cemeteries, outdoor amenities, and agricultural societies.
2000 Thoroughbred Wins Dale Saunders (centre) is presented with a certificate commemorating his 2000 Thoroughbred Wins on December 31, 2015 at the Hall Above: Mayor Wood at a Networking Event at the Canadian Fundraiser in Bowden. Consulate in Tokyo, Japan. Pictured from left to right are Red Deer County Mayor Jim Wood, Barb and Dale Saunders, Division 4 Councillor Connie Huelsman and Town of Bowden Mayor Rob Stuart.
Left/Below: Mayor Wood and Pam Steckler at the Shanghai Investors Event Red Deer County’s Green Acreages brings acreage owners information, expertise, resources and funding to make environmental improvements to their properties. Some projects that may be approved for funding: Tree & Shrub Planting • Riparian Fencing • Off-site Watering Systems • Cesspool Reclamation • Much more
For more information contact: Aimee Delaney, Green Acreages Coordinator Phone: 403.350.2150 ext. 289 Email: [email protected]
Red Deer County News - February 2016 2 What’s Happening in Red Deer County
Burns' Supper: It’s that time of commences at 9:30 AM, followed the Golden West Drop in Centre, year again to celebrate the life of by Council, at the County Centre. Spruce View. March 23 at 1:00 Robbie Burns. Friday, February 5 Public Hearings are held at 1:30 PM at Building 14, Springbrook. at the Innisfail Legion Auditorium. PM. For agendas and past March 24 at 6:30 PM at Memorial We welcome your Doors open at 5:30 PM. Piping in meeting minutes visit www. Hall, Penhold. Contact Danielle the haggis at 6:20 PM. St. rdcounty.ca. Klooster at 403.391.8443 or email Andrew's Presbyterian Church [email protected] for more feedback! Innisfail, along with the Innisfail Benalto & Area Rural Crime information. You can contact us with questions or Legion Pipe Band will be hosting Watch Society General comments at: [email protected] the supper this year. If you have Meeting: Thursday, February 25, Parkland Parish Anglican or 403.350.2150 not been to a Burns' Supper for a 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Benalto Church Annual St. Patrick’s few years, now might be the time Leisure Centre, Ag. Grounds. Day Roast Beef Supper: Anisa Ahmad (Editor) - Communications Specialist to refresh your knowledge of Guest Speaker is Mr. Steve Cox Thursday, March 17 at the Elnora Adam Ferguson - Communications Coordinator Burns and have a great time. If from the Southern Alberta Community Hall. Doors open at Tyler Harke - Communications Manager you have never been to a Burns' Operational Communication 5:00 PM. Supper is at 6:00 PM. Supper, we certainly hope you Center Commander (911 Police/ Door prizes, basket draws and Red Deer County welcomes reader will give it a try. For more Emergency and Dispatch). In entertainment. For more submissions, but reserves the right to information, please contact attendance: Cst. Carlos Da Silva information, contact Jean at approve/disapprove content. Robert at 403.728.3086. Tickets and Cpl. James Allemekinders, 403.749.2411 or Paddy at are $25 for adults and $15 for BARCWS Liaisons, Sylvan Lake 403.227.1635. Current issues of County News are children 12 and under. RCMP, Peace Officer Alissa Firmston and Peace Officer, Mark Cha available free of charge at the Red Deer Lacombe Dance Lessons: Annual General Meeting & Sproule of Red Deer County and Cha: Six lessons in this basic County Centre, or can be viewed online Member/Volunteer Lacombe County Protective Latin rhythm. Thursday evenings at: www.rdcounty.ca Appreciation: Stephan G. Services. BARCWS membership from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Exercise Stephansson Icelandic Society $25 for 5 years and RCMP that doesn’t feel like exercise. A twitter.com/reddeercounty (Historic Markerville). Thursday clearance. For more info please fun way to spend quality time with February 11 at Fensala Hall (24 call Yvette at 403.746.3429 or your partner. Suitable for youtube.com/rdcounty Main Avenue, Markerville). Dinner Dave Dale at 403.887.3937 beginners of all ages and dancers facebook.com/reddeercounty begins at 6:00 PM. Meeting wishing to learn a new rhythm. begins at 7:00 PM. For more Central Alberta Poverty Price: $60 per couple. Sponsored information, please contact us at Reduction Alliance: Join us for a by Lacombe Round Dance Club. www.historicmarkerville.com. conversation about poverty, how Phone Cliff 403.782.4094 or Have an Event? it impacts our communities and to email We are happy to list upcoming events in Red Deer County Council, discuss local solutions. Your input [email protected] for and around the Red Deer County area. MPC, and Public Hearings: will help develop the Central details and registration. Lacombe Submit your information to: Tuesday, February 16 and Alberta Poverty Reduction Round Dance Club is a registered [email protected] Tuesday, March 2. MPC Strategy. March 9 at 10:00 AM at non-profit society.
Springbrook Garbage Collection NOtice change Starting the first week in February 2016, Springbrook garbage pickup will change from Tuesday to Thursday. Garbage Pickup Policy Reminders: • Garbage containers are to be out by your driveway no later than 7:00 AM the day of your pickup. • Garbage must be brought to the edge of your property line on the approach entrance. • Garbage may be in containers commonly referred to as “Garbage Cans.” • A garbage can must not be higher than 3 feet, or 91 cm. • A garbage can must have a proper lid that is designed to latch on or remain closed while waiting for pickup. This is to reduce the effects of animals and weather. • A garbage can loaded with waste must not weight more than 55 pounds (25 kg). • Cardboard boxes or plastic bags may be used for the disposal of grass clippings and garden produce toppings or similar material and must be of a size that can be comfortably handled by one person. • The maximum number of cans, bags, or boxes or any combination thereof that may be set out for collection is 5. • Red Deer County waste collection contractors reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to refuse collection of any and all items that are deemed unacceptable for pickup. • Unacceptable items include: Soil and dirt, Paint cans, Mattresses, Furniture or appliances, Toxic waste of any kind, Old lawn mowers or other equipment, Gasoline or used oil, Car parts of any kind, Tires and batteries, Brush and tree branches, Electronic equipment, Building materials or renovation materials and Sharps such as needles, broken glass or mirrors.
Red Deer County News - February 2016 3 county highlights continued 2016 Seasonal employment opportunities WEED INSPECTOR VEGETATION CONTROL ASSISTANT A great place to live, work and grow! The Operations Services Department of Red Deer County has a seasonal, full-time position for a dynamic and highly A great place to live, work and grow! The Operations Services Department of motivated WEED INSPECTOR to supplement our ongoing focus in the delivery Red Deer County has a seasonal, full-time position for a dynamic and highly of customer service excellence. Red Deer County focuses on providing a motivated VEGETATION CONTROL ASSISTANT to supplement our ongoing challenging work environment with an emphasis on skill enhancement and focus in the delivery of customer service excellence. Red Deer County focuses professional training and development. on providing a challenging work environment with an emphasis on skill enhancement and professional training and development. Key Responsibilities Under the direction of the Assistant Agricultural Manager within Operations Key Responsibilities Services, the Weed Inspector will be responsible for the following duties: Under the direction of the Assistant Agricultural Manager within Operations • Identification of a wide range of weeds and crops Services, the Weed Inspector will be responsible for the following duties: • Identification and reporting of prohibited and noxious weeds • Operate and maintain pesticide application equipment • Communicate and coordinate weed control options with residents • Identify target weeds and chemical-sensitive crops and plants • Manual weed/pesticide control • Identify preferred cultural or chemical vegetation control methods • Detailed record keeping, computer operation and other office duties • Keep records of pesticide applications performed • Duties related to conservation • Operation of light duty equipment and small hand and power tools • Labour and other duties as required within the scope of the position • Labour and other duties as required
Qualifications Qualifications • Ability to identify a wide range of weeds and crops • Ability to work alone with minimal supervision • Familiar with general cropping practices in Central Alberta • Ability to lift 15-20 kilograms • Knowledge and understanding of the Weed Control Act • Proficient computer skills and comfortable with MS Office applications • Ability to work alone with minimal supervision • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills • Ability to lift 15-20 kilograms • Valid class 5 drivers’ license (acceptable drivers’ abstract required) • Proficient computer skills and comfortable with MS Office applications • Valid Pesticide Applicator Certification with Agricultural and Industrial • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills Classifications is considered an asset • Valid class 5 drivers’ license (acceptable drivers’ abstract required) • Background in Agriculture is an asset • Preference will be given to candidates possessing Pesticide Applicator training Additional Information • Background in Agriculture is an asset • This is a seasonal, full-time position (40 hours/week) • Wage Range: $24.42 - $25.91/hour (unlicensed) Additional Information **If possess valid pesticide applicator certification: $25.15 - $26.69/hr. • This is a seasonal, full-time position (40 hours/week) • Term: April 27, 2016 – August 31, 2016 *Opportunity for extension of term* • Wage Range: $23.02 - $24.42/hour • Term: April 27, 2016 – August 31, 2016 *Opportunity for extension of term* Qualified parties are requested to submit a detailed resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department no later than Qualified parties are requested to submit a detailed resume and cover letter 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2016 to: to the Human Resources Department no later than 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2016 to: Human Resources Coordinator Red Deer County Centre Human Resources Coordinator 38106, Rge Rd. 275 Red Deer County Centre Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 38106, Rge Rd. 275 [email protected] Fax: 403.350.2164 Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 [email protected] Fax: 403.350.2164 We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
Scholarship Offering Dr. Don Church is offering a $2000 scholarship to Red Deer County students who choose to pursue a career in Agriculture or Veterinary Medicine. The scholarship will be payable to the University or College of your choice for your tuition, once your acceptance and registration has been confirmed.
Apply with resumes, academic status, student ID and community achievements to: Red Deer & District Community Foundation Dr. Don Church 403.341.6911 403.340.2092 [email protected] [email protected] Application deadline is June 30, 2016
Red Deer County News - February 2016 4 county highlights continued Red Deer County Land Ownership Maps
County maps are available at the County Office for $15.00. Pay by cash, cheque or debit. Choose from a wall-mounted rolled or folded map.
Visit us at 38106 Rge Rd 275 (Highway 2 and 32 Street, across from the Cross Roads Church).
Call 403.350.2150 for more information. assessment services JOIN OUR MONTHLY TAX PAYMENT PLAN
Red Deer County’s Pre-Authorized Payment It is important to note that there is an advantage to joining prior to the April 1 Plan (PAPP) is a simple, secure and payment date. For example, if an owner joins the monthly payment plan on April 1 convenient way to pay your annual property and the yearly tax amount is $1200, the monthly payment would be $100 per taxes. If you are currently on our PAPP, your month ($1200/12). The owner must pay for January, February and March’s first payment for the 2016 tax year was payments ($100 X 3) to bring them to current, in order to join starting in April. withdrawn on January 1. If you are not yet However, if the owner joins for August 1, the owner would need to pay for January enrolled, you can do so at any time. This to July (7 x $100) plus a 6% penalty applied on the full year tax amount (6% X plan allows property owner to have 12 $1200) because the owner was not on the monthly payment plan when taxes were months to pay their current year’s taxes. Tax due on June 30. Therefore, joining prior to April 1 (March 20 cut-off), owners can and assessment notices go out in May every year and those that are not on our avoid paying any penalties. monthly payment plan will need to pay the tax amount in full by June 30 to avoid penalties. Owners can join the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan by contacting our Red Deer County office, filling out the appropriate form with banking information available on The monthly payment is based on the previous year’s tax amount divided into 12 our website, www.rdcounty.ca, submitting the paperwork to the Red Deer County equal monthly payments. This amount may be adjusted in July if the new tax Office by the appropriate cut-off date, and making the appropriate month’s notice that comes out in May shows an increase or decrease in the amount of payments to bring their balance to current. Please contact our Red Deer County taxes that an owner pays. An owner may join the monthly payment plan at any office at 403.350.2150 with any questions you may have about joining this plan. time from January to the April payment (March 20th cut off), and they can start again for August 1 (July 20 cut-off ) as long as they catch up their payments from January to July. Owners cannot join during tax time from May to July.
Municipal Address Sign Replacements
It has been brought to our attention that some municipal address blue signs are fading. As these are still under warranty from the manufacturer, Red Deer County will be replacing them at no cost to the property owner.
If you have noticed that your municipal address blue sign has faded, please call our Addressing Department at 403.350.2150 ext 202, or email [email protected], to make arrangements for a replacement.
Red Deer County News - February 2016 5 council minutes within Gasoline Alley West on Lantern Street. Rd 251 and South Pine Lake Road to the entrance municipal planning Unanimous approval was given for a 4% landscaping of the Rosewood subdivision. Administration to requirement relaxation for the construction of a multi- review additional roadway being included with the commission tenant commercial building, subject to 17 conditions. proposed speed zone change with a report to be January 12, 2016 brought forward at a future Council meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m. The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m. with Joint Quality Management Plan for Safety Codes Chairman Councillor P.J.R Massier, Councillors J.M. Services – unanimous approval was given to Bota, Councillor D.B. Church, C.R. Huelsman, R.R. * * * approve the Red Deer County and Town of Bowden Lorenz and C. Moore in attendance and Mayor Joint Quality Management Plan which facilitates Red J.J. Wood being absent. Deer County providing subdivision, development and Council safety codes services for the Town of Bowden with AGENDA & MINUTES january 12, 2016 the fees for this service being paid for by the The agenda and minutes of the December 22, 2015, applicants. meeting were approved as submitted. The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. with Deputy Mayor J.M. Bota, Councillors D.B. Church, DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS C.R. Huelsman, R.R. Lorenz, P.J.R. Massier and C. Bylaw No. 2016/3 Land Use Bylaw Amendment, Dale and Deborah Antonsen – SW 16-39-27-4 Moore in attendance and Mayor J.J. Wood being Clustered Farm Dwellings – unanimous approval (Division 6) absent. was given to approve first reading of Bylaw No. The property is located north of the City of Red Deer, 2015/3 to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 by north of Hwy 11A on Rge Rd 274. Unanimous AGENDA & MINUTES changing the definition for Clustered Farm Dwellings, approval was given for an existing second dwelling The agenda and minutes of the December 22, 2015, changing Clustered Farm Dwellings to a with an attached accessory building, subject to five regular meeting of County Council were approved as Discretionary Use within the Agricultural District, conditions. submitted. adding regulations for Clustered Farm Dwellings and to set the public hearing for February 16, 2016. Mark Carpenter – SE 5-36-2-5 (Division 5) REPORTS The property is located approximately 2.5 miles east Bylaw No. 2016/1 Lending Request for Red Deer COMMITTEE REPORTS of the Hamlet of Dickson south of Hwy 54 on Rge Rd Regional Airport – unanimous approval was given Councillors reported on meetings they have attended 24. Unanimous approval was given for a Home to first reading of Bylaw No. 2016/1 to loan $300,000 on behalf of Red Deer County since December 23, Business Major (Cabin Construction and Sale to the Red Deer Regional Airport to facilitate the 2015. Business), subject to 14 conditions. construction of a gravel base taxi-way. The meeting adjourned at 10:42 a.m. Mattress Mattress – Lot 14, Block 1, Plan 152- Speed Limit Change – administration reported on a 1414, NE 29-37-27-4 (Division 2) potential speed limit decrease on Rge Rd 251 from The property is located south of the City of Red Deer approximately 60 meters south of the junction of Rge * * *
PUBLIC NOTICES
A PUBLIC HEARING is scheduled for TUESDAY, February 16, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, for Council to hear comments in relation to the following bylaw:
Bylaw No. 2016/3, a bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 in relation to Clustered Farm Dwellings.
The purpose of this bylaw is to change the definition of Clustered Farm Dwellings, to change Clustered Farm Dwellings from a Permitted Use to Discretionary Use within the Agricultural District and to add regulations for Clustered Farm Dwellings.
The hearing will be conducted under the chairmanship of the County Mayor for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed bylaw.
The hearing will be informal with persons wishing to speak being recognized through the Chair. Presenters will be requested to state their name and address for the record.
If you prefer to submit comments on the bylaw in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Copies of the proposed bylaw along with the map are available on the County’s website www.rdcounty.ca or by visiting the County office during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
NOTICE is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on TUESDAY, March 2, 2016, the Council of Red Deer County will consider Bylaw No. 2016/1, a bylaw to authorize Red Deer County lending $300,000 to the Red Deer Regional Airport Authority for the construction of an access to Apron 2 on Airport lands. This is an interest-free loan for a 7-year term.
Any elector wishing to submit a petition for a vote of the electors to determine whether the proposed bylaw should be passed must comply with Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act. Such petition must be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer of Red Deer County within 15 days of the last date on which the proposed bylaw is advertised (February 3, 2016.)
Red Deer County News - February 2016 6 council minutes continued Council meeting attendance and expense claims This is the fourth quarterly report for the Mayor and Councillors for the November County’s municipal boundaries, the mileage claims vary substantially as they are 2014 to October 2015 year. The report includes the number of meetings that dependent on where the Mayor/Councillor resides. members of Council were scheduled to attend and the actual attendance at the meetings, as well as a reporting of Mayor/Councillor expense claims for August The Councillor Remuneration Policy in its entirety is posted on the County’s to October 2015. website (www.rdcounty.ca) or a copy is available by contacting the County office at 403.350.2152. Scheduled meetings include County Council and Municipal Planning Commission meetings as well as meetings for the Committees/Board/Commissions that Following is the listing of the Mayor’s/Councillors’ expense claims for the fourth members of Council are appointed to as representatives of the County. A listing quarter from August 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015 (total claims since October 31, of the appointments to these Committees/Board/Commissions was included in 2014): November 2015 edition of the County News and is also posted on the County’s website (www.rdcounty.ca). • Mayor Wood: $ 23,072.04 ($92,527.53) • Councillor Massier: $ 14,689.42 ($58,520.18)
Meeting Attendance • Councillor Bota: $ 15,839.79 ($63,053.78)
• Mayor Jim Wood attended 14 of 14 scheduled meetings (100% attendance) • Councillor Church: $ 14,905.57 ($59,559.85)
• Councillor Philip Massier attended 17 of 17 scheduled meetings (100% • Councillor Huelsman: $ 15,283.98 ($62,470.29) attendance) • Councillor Lorenz: $ 15,359.54 ($61,127.57) • Councillor Jean Bota attended 13 of 17 scheduled meetings (82.4% attendance) • Councillor Moore: $ 14,961.12 ($54,542.94)
• Councillor Don Church attended 14 of 16 scheduled meetings (87.5% Individual Councillors are allotted an annual amount of $6,500 each with the attendance) Mayor being allotted $8,500 for attendance at conferences / seminars / professional development sessions / workshops. This fee includes all expenses • Councillor Connie Huelsman attended 17 of 17 scheduled meetings (100% related to the conference attendance or participation in the other sessions – attendance) registration fees, hotel accommodations, travel costs, mileage, per diems (if • Councillor Richard Lorenz attended 19 of 19 scheduled meetings (100% claimed) and any expenses (i.e. parking, meals). The policy provides that a attendance) member of Council may exceed his/her allotted budget provided the overall conference budget of $55,000 is not exceeded by receiving authorization for • Councillor Christine Moore attended 14 of 14 scheduled meetings (100% such overage by way of a Council motion. This approval was given allowing attendance) Councillor Bota and Councillor Huelsman to attend the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association convention in Calgary, Alberta, in September 2015. In addition to the regular scheduled meetings, members of Council were kept busy during the fourth quarter participating in the AUMA Convention, the Rural The totals paid for Mayor/Councillor attendance and participation at conferences Beautification Tour, the Enterprising Agriculture Tour, divisional town hall from November 2014 to October 2015 are as follows: meetings, CAAMDC Zone meetings, many community meetings such as local crime watch, recreation board meetings, fall suppers and meetings with • Mayor Wood: $8,229.32 residents. • Councillor Massier: $4,788.82
EXPENSE CLAIMS – the amounts members of Council are entitled to claim • Councillor Bota: $8,064.09 under the terms of the Councillor Remuneration Policy are as follows: • Councillor Church: $4,283.32 • Mayor annual honorarium: $82,933.11 • Councillor Huelsman: $9,397.60 • Councillor annual honorarium: $58,207.71 • Councillor Lorenz: $3,420.86 For out-of-County travel for attendance at County-related meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, Councillors are entitled to claim a per diem rate of $210 • Councillor Moore: $6,129.67 per day. Copies of Councillors’ expense claim sheets are posted on the County’s website Councillors are entitled to claim for mileage travelled to County-related meetings/ (www.rdcounty.ca) events at a rate of 55 cents per kilometre for the first 5,000 kilometres annually and then at a rate of 49 cents per kilometre (the provincial rate as set by the Further information in relation to this Council policy is available by contacting Canada Revenue Agency). Due to the large geographic area covered within the Legislative Services at 403.350.2152. 2016 MPC/Council Meeting Dates • February 2 and 16 • June 7 and 21 • October 4 and 18 • March 1 and 22 • July 5 and 19 • November 1 and 22 • April 12 and 26 • August 2 and 16 • December 6 and 20 • May 10 and 24 • September 6 and 20
For meeting agendas, visit: www.rdcounty.ca
Red Deer County News - February 2016 7 agriculture services Bill 6 - Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ag Services Upcoming Ranch Workers Act Events: The Translation of Bill 6: Safety Solutions for your Farm Woodlot Management February 25, 2016 • 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Innisfail Legion, 5108 49th Avenue, Innisfail, Alberta Workshop February 24, 2016 • 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM “You are probably working safely now. This session should help you get your jobs and safety program Pine Lake Christian Camp components organized and on paper, as an important step towards compliance?” Phillip Massier, ASB Chair. The goal of this workshop is to provide “While the details of the Occupational Health and Safety Standards will be defined over the next months participants with a knowledge on how to there are some requirements and deadlines that need to be met for paid workers on the farm. We can give maintain and/or improve the health of forest you a head start with some of the basics.” Dan Trottier, Tatonga Consulting stands on their properties. Please dress appropriately for outdoor weather. Workshop Take Aways: • Understand how Bill 6 may impact my farm: Requirements as of January 1, 2016 There is no charge for this workshop and lunch • Details on WCB programs for agriculture and WCB vs other farm insurance options is included! Register by February 17, 2016. • Real life examples of agricultural safety programs in action • Introduction to the key elements of a farm safety program Contact Aimee Delaney at 403.350.2150 ext. • Get your FREE copy of the Alberta FarmSafe Program 289, or [email protected]. Registration fee: $20.00. To register, call Chantelle at 403.350.2163 by February 22, 2016 Sawmilling and Wood Sponsored by Red Deer County Agriculture Service Board / Agriculture Services. Delivered by Tatonga Consulting. Waste Workshop February 29, 2016 • 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Ag Service Board Meeting minutes Trimmed-Line Tree Services November 26, 2015 The goal of this workshop is discuss options in repurposing urban and semi-urban wood from 1.0 CALL TO ORDER 4.0 DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS waste into fuel, lumber, and finished wood products. Staff from Trimmed-Line Tree The Agricultural Services Board meeting of Red Deer 4.1 Alberta Agriculture Update (Adrienne Services will provide information on the County was held at Red Deer County Centre located Herron) benefits of using salvage wood, encouraging at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta and Adrienne Herron provided an update from Alberta participants to use locally available wood, was called to order by Councillor P. Massier at 9:09 Agriculture. diverting it from landfills and increasing a.m. economic diversification with this natural 5.0 REPORTS resource. Present: Chairman Councillor Philip Massier, Councillors Jean Bota and Don Church, Members at 5.1 Agriculture Services Year End Review The workshop is aimed at landowners, Large Kevin Ziola, Derek Mathon and Stephen Smith. Administration presented information for the 2015 municipalities, business who have both small Agriculture Services Year. and larger stands of trees and shrubs on their Staff Present: Cody McIntosh, Art Preachuk, Roland properties and are interested in hands on Krusi, Jordon Smith, Ken Lewis, Aimee Delaney and strategies for diverting dead and/or dying trees Lindsay Thompson (Recording Secretary) 6.0 ADMINISTRATION ITEMS AND UPDATES from landfills.
Absent: Member at Large Rod Bradshaw 6.1 Provincial ASB Meeting There is no charge for this workshop and lunch Administration presented information regarding is included! Guests: Adrienne Herron the provincial ASB conference to be held on January 18 to 21, 2016 in Edmonton, Alberta. Contact Chantelle Scott at 403.350.2163 or 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA [email protected]. 7.0 DISCUSSION Moved by Councillor D. Church to approve the agenda with the addition of item 6.1 ASB Provincial 7.1 Council Update Meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Councillors P. Massier and J. Bota provided an update on Council’s decision to consider hosting a 3.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES Provincial Agriculture Services Board Tour in 2017 or 2018. Moved by D. Mathon to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2015 ASB meeting as submitted. 7.2 Board Items and Update CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.1 Sustainable Farm Families 8.0 ADJOURNMENT Administration presented information regarding the Sustainable Farm Families available dates to Moved by D. Mathon to adjourn. TIME 11:31 a.m. reschedule the event. January 27 and 28, 2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY were chosen to be the dates for the upcoming session.
Red Deer County News - February 2016 8 conservation Planning for Tree Planting on Acreages Steps, Money and More More funding is now available for landowners to your objectives based on your map and goals. 8. Prepare the site. It is recommended that site protect the valuable natural assets on their property, 3. Determine the characteristics of the site. Soil preparation take place in the fall, or 1 year prior but what does that mean for you? It’s time to plan properties such as texture, salinity and organic to planting. your Green Acreages tree planting project! matter affect the viability of certain tree and 9. Develop a maintenance plan to ensure the shrub species. Topography has a large influence continued success of your shelterbelt. Whether you are planting a traditional shelterbelt, on soil moisture levels, playing a substantial role enhancing pollinator habitat, or taking more of a in what species can be planted in specific areas. 10. Consult your County Agricultural office to find out natural approach it’s important to keep in mind the what funding may be available. goal of the planting project: natural resources, 4. Consult your county agricultural office to find out protection from wind/rain/snow, biodiversity, trade, or what regulations may exist. Green Acreages may provide you with funds to offset simply aesthetics. So, what is your goal? What is 5. Contact Alberta One-Call to identify any the cost of your tree planting project, up to $2,000. your goal for 30 years from now? underground utilities or gas lines. 6. Identify setbacks from roads (on-farm, municipal, Call Aimee at 403.350.2150 or email at Before ordering trees consider reviewing the or highways), power lines, or water bodies. [email protected] for more information on the following steps (based on a factsheet produced for Green Acreages program, and get started today! Growing Forward 2, found at 7. Create a detailed site plan that includes: www.growingforward.alberta.ca): • Setback distances; 1. Map your property and identify the seasonal • Number and types of trees/shrubs and their spacing; wind directions to determine the most • Number of rows and row spacing (for appropriate location for the trees. shelterbelts) 2. Determine how many trees you will need to meet • Mulch type and amount if needed. Grow Fish Habitat on Your Farm or Ranch and Get Paid For It! By Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator Do you have a stream, river, or lake that is home to fish, on or near your farm or ranch? Do you want to help improve the habitat for those fish? Do you want to get paid for these improvements? If you can answer “yes” to these questions…read on! If you aren’t sure how you can help improve the habitat for those fish…read on! Fish, of course, live in water. At least in these parts. But the quality of their water home, depends on what is happening on the land. Many of the agriculture practices that our producers use directly improve fish habitat. Here’s a few:
Agriculture Practice How this Improves Fish Habitat Establishing permanent “buffer zones” (made The buffer zone minimizes the chances of up of grass/forage or native vegetation) between anything moving from the cropland through crops and a fish-bearing stream river or lake. erosion or runoff, into the water. Choosing livestock wintering sites (feeding and Excess nutrients that build up around livestock bedding sites) that drain away from a stream, wintering sites, stay on the land where they are river or lake. very valuable for crop or forage production. Providing an Alternative Livestock Watering Animals tend to “make a nutrient deposit” very System (instead of having livestock drink directly near where they drink. If they are drinking from a from the stream, river or lake). trough on high ground, those nutrients stay on the land. Livestock hooves can also erode soil into streams, rivers and lakes when they drink directly from these water bodies. Fencing riparian areas so that they can be Healthy riparian areas along fish-bearing streams This solar livestock watering unit, and the fence behind managed as unique grazing areas (NOTE: this rivers and lakes help clean run-off water, keep out it, are helping this farmer improve fish habitat in the river does not have to mean “permanent livestock excess nutrients, keep water cool and so on. down below. If the rancher was starting this in 2016, he exclusion.” Please call to find out more!) could get $5,000 to help purchase the waterer, PLUS Keeping things that attract livestock to an area, as When livestock spend too much time near $5,000 to help cover the costs of the fencing PLUS he far as possible from streams, rivers, and lakes. streams, rivers and lakes, nutrients build up, soils could get $30 per acre per year on the fenced valley and riparian area, and he could still (carefully) graze that This includes things like salt/mineral blocks, get compacted, grasses get overgrazed, trees same area. water troughs, shelter, and feed. and shrubs disappear.
Thanks to a grant that Red Deer County successfully applied for from Environment Canada, one of the areas we are focusing on in 2016 with our ALUS (Alternative Land Use Services) program, is fish habitat.
If you have a stream, river or lake on or near your property, and you want to do things like those listed above…you may qualify to get up to $5,000 per project AND get up to $40 per acre per year for the landbase involved. Contact me anytime at 403.505.9038 or [email protected] to find out how!
Red Deer County News - February 2016 9 What’s happening in community services event highlights celebrate Family Day! 2016 Winter festival Monday, February 15, 2016 TRANSIT NOTICE 2016 Family Day Weekend Hours Saturday, February 13 • Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be closed. Transit information is available on-line at www.reddeer.ca/transit • Transit Services will operate on a regular Saturday schedule • Regular Action Bus services will be in place today The Elnora Winter Festival, organized by Neighbourhood Place and FCSS, took place on January 16. Hot chocolate was served while Sunday, February 14 attendees enjoyed the outdoor hockey rink, camp • Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be fire and horse-drawn carriage rides. closed. Transit information is available on-line at www.reddeer.ca/transit • Transit Services will operate on a regular Sunday schedule • First departure from the City Centre Terminal will be at 8:45 AM • Last departure from the City Centre Terminal will be at 6:45 PM • Red Deer Transit Action Bus phone lines will be closed • Regular Action Bus services will be in place today Apply ONline Monday, February 15 • Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be closed • Transit Services will operate on a regular Holiday schedule • First departure from the City Centre Terminal will be at 8:45 AM • Last departure from the City Centre Terminal will be at 6:45 PM • There is NO SERVICE on Route 12 and 12A to Gasoline Alley and Springbrook • There is NO SERVICE on Routes 6 and 100/101 (BOLT) • Red Deer Transit Action Bus phone lines will be closed. No Action Bus Service (to County) upcoming sUMMER EVENTS
Join us in Springbrook on Family Day! Springbrook’s Annual Family Day Celebration will be taking place on Monday, February 15, 2016, from 1 to 4 pm at the multipurpose pad in Springbrook. The multipurpose pad is located at the end of Oak Street in the turnaround. Vehicles will not be allowed in the turnaround so please walk if possible. Additional parking will be available on the south side of the Multiplex.
There will be skating and shinny games, horse and buggy rides, face painting, games and activities, a fire pit, and of course hot dogs and hot chocolate. This event is open to everyone in and around Springbrook, Bring out the whole family for a fun afternoon! This year there will be a small charge for the hotdogs and hot chocolate as well as for the face painting. Games, skating and horse and buggy rides are free to everyone! See you all there!
Red Deer County News - February 2016 10 What’s happening in community services event highlights event reminders 2016 Winter festival Mental Health Talk
2016 Volunteer Appreciation Event Tuesday, April 5, 2016 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM CrossRoads Church (next to Red Deer County Centre) Over 30 participants attended the talk at Spruce The Elnora Winter Festival, organized by View Drop-In Centre on January 20. Vicki, with the Neighbourhood Place and FCSS, took place on Canadian Mental Health Association presented on January 16. Hot chocolate was served while mental illness, myths and mental health. For more Heritage Recognition attendees enjoyed the outdoor hockey rink, camp information, contact the Canadian Mental Health fire and horse-drawn carriage rides. Association at 403.342.2266. Awards
NEW and IMPROVED GRANT PACKAGES
information and Application packages have recently been emailed Apply for the 2016 Rural Community Facility Operational and Capital ONline Assistance Grants, and the 2016 Cemetery Operational and Capital Assistance Grants. This year the packages are fillable PDF forms, meaning they can be completed entirely on your computer!
If your Facility or Cemetery Board has not received these packages by February 29, 2016, please contact Sylvia with Community Services at 403.350.2150. Grant Application forms are THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BE HELD AT THE RED DEER COUNTY CENTRE, IN also available on the Red Deer County website at www.rdcounty.ca Please join us for a focused conversation COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON OCTOBER 21, 2016. about poverty, how it impacts our SUBMISSIONS FOR A HERITAGE ucommunitiespcoming and sUMMER to discuss local EVE solutions.NTS RECOGNITION AWARD WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL SpringbrooYour inputk B willall help develop the Central JUNE 30, 2016. Alberta Poverty Reduction Strategy. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT Diamonds WWW.RDCOUNTY.CA Bookings for spring and summer events and programs can be made any time now. Contact Sylvia at 403.350.2150.Choose from these events in your area:
January 7 2:00 PM Delburne Municipal Library Please join us for a focused conversation March 9 10:00 AM Golden West Drop in Centre, Spruce View RuB ral eautification Tour about poverty, how it impacts our communities and to discuss local solutions. March 10Planned 10:00 for AM Division Red 5 thisDeer summer. County WatchCentre for Your input will help develop the Central March 23 nomination 1:00 PM and ticket Building sales 14, announcements. Springbrook For more information or to RSVP, contact: Contact Sylvia at 403.350.2150. Alberta DaniellePoverty ReductionKlooster at Strategy. 403.391.8443 March 24 6:30 PM Memorial Hall, Penhold Choose fromor these email events [email protected] in your area:
March 9 at 10:00Choose AM - Goldenfrom these West events Drop in in your Centre, area: January 7Spruce 2:00 View PM Delburne Municipal Library For more information on Red Deer County’s Community March 10 at 10:00 AM - Red Deer County Centre March 9 10:00 AM Golden West Drop in Centre, Spruce View Services Department, call 403.350.2150 or visit March 23 at 1:00 PM - Building 14, Springbrook March 10 10:00 AM Red Deer County Centre www.rdcounty.ca March 24 at 6:30 PM - Memorial Hall, Penhold March 23 1:00 PM Building 14, Springbrook For more information or to RSVP, contact: Danielle Klooster at 403.391.8443 Red Deer County News - February 2016 March 24 6:30 PM Memorial Hall,11 Penhold or email [email protected] community services continued FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS) Red Deer County Council participates in a 10 year FCSS Multi-Municipal Agreement. For decades, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has been working as a provincial-municipal government initiative to enhance the social wellbeing of individuals, families and community in an effort to keep people resilient, well, and from falling into crisis.
BOWDEN FCSS Preschooler Fair – Tons of FREE fun for parents, 2016 fundraiser. Purchase seed from a gardener Contact: Corrie. Email: [email protected] caregivers, and grandparents with children aged 0 and help support the garden. Phone: 403.224.2207. Facebook: FCSS Bowden to 6 in or around Delburne, Elnora, Lousana, and Pine Lake on Friday, March 11 from 10:00 AM to Springbrook Community Skatepark Committee Job Hunting? A well-crafted resume can help. 12:00 Noon at the Lousana Hall. There will be – Fundraising is in full swing for the new park. We Find out how to write a cover letter, what to include crafts, stories, and healthy snack, and lots of FREE are looking for people with experience in grant in a resume, what the different types of resumes things to take home. writing and fundraising to help our team. Call are, and what employers are looking for at a free Adrian for more information. resume-writing workshop at the Bowden Library PENHOLD FCSS from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February Contact: Jennifer Blaylock. Phone: 403.886.4567. Parent Link Centre – We are partnering with the 17. Pre-registration is required – call the library at Email: [email protected] Red Deer County Parent Link Centre to bring you 403.224.3688. Ask about childcare subsidy. great new programs and activities for your 0-6 Computer Café for Seniors – Tuesday, February year-olds. Programs run every Wednesday and Take a Break - Connecting Moms for 16 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Penhold Library. Thursday. Check their calendar on Facebook. Conversation, Support and Encouragement – Learn how to use the Starts Monday, February 29, continuing on the last Internet, set up an email Healthy Living Team – Monday of each month. Free supper for moms who account, Facebook, and Springbrook Healthy Living parent on their own or whose spouses/partners are Skype! Session is free.To Team is looking for new away. After the family meal, the kids will participate register, contact Jennifer members. Our focus is to in a crafts and activities while moms “take a break,” Blaylock. create a community of and let someone else do the cooking and dishes Happy and Healthy for a change! At Bowden Evangelical Missionary Playgroup – Wednesdays at Penhold Memorial residents. Meet monthly on Church, 2207 – 20 Avenue. For more information Hall from 9:15 AM to 11:15 AM. $2 drop in, $1 third Monday of the month. Check Facebook page contact Corrie. every additional child, babies are free. Call or email for more information. Jennifer Blaylock. February 10, 24, March 2, 9, 16, Bowden Good Food Box – For information on 23, and 30. WEST COUNTY FCSS economical and healthy produce, contact FCSS at Contact: Pam Hetu. Phone: 403.505.9091 403.224.2207. Monthly fruit and vegetables Community Programs – All programs can be Email: [email protected] delivered to town at low cost. registered online at www.booking.ca/ bkpenholdpub/index.asp. Registered programs CONNECT WITH THE SENIORS PROGRAM - DELBURNE FCSS available include: Camps, Workshops, Recreation, Spruce View Drop in Centre Contact: Nora Smith, Delburne FCSS Community and Art & Culture. Drop in recreation programs are Entertainment from Chatelaine – Wednesday, Worker. Email: [email protected] offered weekly in the Multiplex Gym. February 17 from 10:00 AM to noon. Phone: 403.749.3654. Free Skate at Penhold CHILDREN and YOUTH PROGRAMS ELNORA FCSS Regional Multiplex – Every Boys and Girls Club – Mondays right after school Contact: Sheila Gongaware. Phone: Sunday until spring from at the Spruce View School. 403.773.3920. 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Thank Email: [email protected] you to our anonymous Spruce View Play Group – community-minded donor! Thursdays from 10:00 AM to Ladies Evening Out – Weaving together a hot noon at Spruce View Hall. plate on Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 PM in SPRINGBROOK FCSS the Elnora Neighbourhood Place Office from 7:00 Contact: Adrian. Phone: 403.350.9533 Benalto Playgroup - PM to 8:30 PM. Please call to register. Facebook: Springbrook FCSS Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to noon at Benalto School in the Traveling Blood Donor Clinic – It’s In You to Springbrook Archery Club – Fall/winter hours are Playschool Room. Give! Bus leaving the Elnora Village Office on Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM; Fridays from Thursday, March 3 at 11:00 AM, returning to Elnora 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM Benalto Playschool – at 3:00 PM. Cost is FREE. Bring your own bag to 1:00 PM. Winter 3d league started in January. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from lunch. Club is located downstairs through south entrance 9:00 AM to noon. of the Springbrook Multiplex. 2016 memberships SEEDS – Sharing, Exploring, Educating, now available. New archers welcome! COMMUNITY Discovering and Singing. FREE preschooler Community Fair - Thursday, April 7 at Spruce activities for caregivers and children 0 to 5 years. Springbrook Community Garden – 2015 garden View School during Parent Teacher Interviews. February 12 and 26 at Elnora Hall, SIDS Room was a great success. Registrations are now being Come register for spring sports and check out local starting at 10:00 AM. accepted for the 2016 garden season. Check our businesses and helping services. page on Facebook for more information on the
Habitat for Humanity Information Session Wednesday, February 24, 2016 • 6:30 PM • Bowden Friendship Centre This information session is intended to educate the public about the Habitat for Humanity program and determine the town’s need for low-income housing. It is open to the public and families interested in the program are encouraged to attend. F or more information, email [email protected] or call 403.309.6080 ext. 2
Red Deer County News - February 2016 12 planning & development 4 OPEN HOUSES IN 3 DAYS Aggregate Hyighwa s 2 & 42 Gasoline Alley West Overlay Major Area Major Area District Structure Plan Structure Plan February 23, 2016 February 24, 2016 February 25, 2016 5:00PM to 7:00PM 5:00PM to 7:00PM 5:00PM to 7:00PM Red Deer County Centre Red Deer County Centre Red Deer County Centre
This open house will be a follow up to the Public Red Deer County is seeking the public’s input Red Deer County is pleased to announce that a Hearing and First Reading granted by Council on a proposed Major Area Structure Plan for Major Area Structure Plan (MASP) is currently beginning in August of 2015. The proposed 1458 acres surrounding the Highway 2 & 42 being created for a 660 acre area directly south changes to the Land Use Bylaw would allow for interchange. The existing supply of industrial of the City of Red Deer, between Highway 2 and the creation of a Gravel Extraction Overlay and commercial lands within the County is 2A, generally referred to as Gasoline Alley District on top of Ag zoned land. The proposal approaching full build out. West. allows for a portion of a parcel to be deemed This area was formerly known by staff and the Planning and Development is seeking public suitable for gravel extraction, crushing, public as the Central Alberta Synergy Park or input on the draft plan which is aimed at stockpiling, etc. CASP. The area in question also contains the developing a single clear, broad based, future Comments and concerns from the public Horn Hill Waste Transfer site. land use plan for Gasoline Alley West that will hearing have been taken into consideration with Red Deer County views the Highway 2 & 42 provide guidance for future land use the re-drafting of the Gravel Extraction Overlay interchange as a viable alternative for the development, subdivisions and rezoning within District. Items of interest included hours of traveling public to meet their associated the plan area. operation, setbacks, and dust control around transportation needs. The Highway 2 & 42 A number of issues have arisen with regard to any extraction activity. interchange area is being considered as a the implementation of the existing Urban Design Once concerns from the public have been possible location for industrial and commercial Plan (which involved a great deal of public and heard, Council will move forward with the development, due to its ease of highway access landowner input) and other land use planning second and third readings of an amended bylaw and high visibility along the QE2 highway documents (ASP’s and the Land Use Bylaw) during a regularly scheduled Council meeting. corridor. that are currently in effect. In some instances Anyone who wishes to learn more about the these planning documents contradict each C&E Trail Offsite Levy plan is encouraged to attend the open house at other, and as a result, have not provided clear Red Deer County Centre. land use planning direction within Gasoline Alley Bylaw West. February 23, 2016 Red Deer County is therefore proposing a 5:00PM to 7:00PM higher overarching land use plan that will Red Deer County Centre For more information on our upcoming open address some of the current technical difficulties This session is to provide information to houses, contact: and will also provide clear direction for the potential developers and land owners about the future development of the remaining C&E Trail Offsite Levy Bylaw. The bylaw relates undeveloped lands within the plan area. to what charges will be applied to future 403.350.2170 developments and subdivisions to fund the www.rdcounty.ca construction/upgrade of the C&E Trail from Township Road 360 (Innisfail) to Range Road 275 (Red Deer). The open house will be running in conjunction with the Aggregate Overlay District mentioned above.
Red Deer County News - February 2016 13 planning & development continued Home Businesses in red deer county
There are many reasons why people choose to areas of your property, or generate additional home business being able to continue meeting start a business from home. Working from home traffic, your home business could potentially be planning regulations in future, the duration of the can provide extra money to support your primary classified as home business - major. permit may be shortened, or a condition may be income, keep family members close at hand to imposed to require regular reviews. With the new care for loved ones, or provide a cost effective All home businesses are required to meet general permit tracking system installed last year, ensuring alternative for getting your business idea off the regulations relating to the control of nuisances, permit holders are complying with their conditions ground. There is no doubt that home businesses maximum floor area of the principal dwelling, has become easier for staff. To continue operating offer many economic, environmental, and social vehicle trip hours, number of parking spaces, and an existing home business after the expiry date, a benefits to the communities in which they are screening of heavy vehicles parked on site. new development permit must be obtained. based. Additional regulations relating to the number of off- site employees, number of home business Having previously been approved for a home But, the nature and location of a proposed home vehicles, and signage are specific to minor and business does not automatically guarantee business has the potential to adversely affect the major home businesses. approval when seeking a new development permit. privacy and amenity of surrounding neighbours and public spaces. For this reason, home businesses The zoning of your property, along with your home Over time, the scale and intensity of your home are regulated under the County’s Land Use Bylaw. business classification (minor or major), business may change. You may find that your All home businesses require a development permit determines whether the proposed use of your land home business minor has grown into a home to operate. A development permit authorizes the is permitted or discretionary. A permitted use that business major, or your home business major has use of the land in relation to the County’s planning complies with planning regulations will be issued a grown into a fully-commercial use. By contacting documents (this is different from permits that development permit (with conditions). A the County Planning & Development Department at confirm compliance with provincial building, fire, discretionary use, or a permitted use that requires least 6 months prior to your expiry date, we can electrical, gas and plumbing safety codes). a relaxation to planning regulations, requires provide the most up-to-date information on approval by the Municipal Planning Commission. applying for a new development permit for your Surprisingly, not all businesses operated from existing home business. home are considered to be a “home business”. All development permits for home businesses are Some businesses which may be operated from assigned a fixed expiry date (typically five years). home, including Bed and Breakfast facilities, guest However, if there are concerns with the proposed ranches, kennels, and recreational vehicle storage are classified and regulated separately from home businesses. Proposing to operate a business from home, should not be considered an alternative to paying commercial or industrial taxes in an appropriately developed site. The County is now revisiting how home businesses are classified and regulated, to provide clarity for new and existing home businesses.
Home businesses are classified as either minor or major. This has to do with the scale and intensity of the operation, not the amount of money it makes. A home business - minor is the secondary use of your dwelling, by at least one permanent resident, to conduct a business activity or operation. If you also propose to use accessory buildings, external
Development Permits Permit Applicant Name Parcel Permit Type Valuation D-15-437 1832323 ALBERTA LTD NE32-37-1-W5M AG HOME BUSINESS - MAJOR $0.00 D-15-463 HARPOON ENERGY SERVICES (2015) NW28-37-27-W4M BSI APPROVAL OF USE - PERMITTED $0.00 D-15-464 D&B WATTS TRUCKING LTD. NW28-37-27-W4M BSI APPROVAL OF USE - PERMITTED $0.00 D-15-465 GALLANT, JOHN & JANICE SE2-34-29-W4M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $20,000.00 D-15-467 BILESKI, KURT B & CHUPIK, SHEILA M NW12-39-28-W4M R1 HOME BUSINESS - MINOR $0.00 D-16-003 MOONEY, SHANE SW31-38-2-W5M DC HEAVY DUTY MECH SHOP/SIGN $0.00 D-16-006 MANHANI, MANPHOOL S & AMARJIT SE15-39-27-W4M R1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $450,000.00 D-16-007 LINNEBERG, GARY & ADA SW33-37-24-W4M AG SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $30,000.00
Red Deer County News - February 2016 14 economic development Montair Aviation set to land at Red Deer Airport “This is exciting news. Montair will attract more people and more business to Central Alberta” says RJ Steenstra, CEO Red Deer Airport. “Along with the international profile for the airport, city and region, Montair will create jobs and help diversify our regional and provincial economy.”
Montair Aviation has been teaching aspiring pilots from around the world since 1995. The company is one of only a select number of flight schools around the world to receive approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to train future Chinese airline pilots, in addition to authorization from Transport Canada to deliver Integrated ATPL courses; the highest level of professional pilot training course available in Canada.
The company has trained and graduated hundreds of current airline pilots, from dozens of countries. Montair is continuing to expand and strengthen, allowing it to excel at educating competent and effective pilots to fill the needs of an expanding global aviation community. BC airline training company Montair has selected the the future plans for our company and our ability to Red Deer Airport to expand it’s training facilities and serve the growing list of international customers that For more information, visit www.montair.com or operations. Red Deer will be Montair’s second are looking to work with us. Montair has grown to the www.flyreddeer.com. training location in Western Canada. size where a second location just makes sense and we are pleased to be working with Red Deer Airport In Phase I, 8 aircraft will be located at Red Deer on this initiative. We know it will have a positive Airport, growing to 15+ aircraft within 2 to 3 years. impact on both Montair, the airport and the local Montair says it will initially train 60 to 100 full-time region”. airline cadets annually while employing 20 to 30 full time staff. Montair will also lease a full military At the January 12 Council meeting, Red Deer County barrack building and commercial kitchen in the approved a loan for the construction of a taxiway to Harvard Business Park which has been left connect the academy’s hangar and apron to the underutilized since the departure of the DND Cadet airfield. This taxiway will facilitate the movement of program from Central Alberta in 2014. aircraft from the private hangar and apron to the existing taxiways and runway system and will enable Montair Aviation’s Chief Operating Officer, Ian the airport to accommodate the significant increase Kennedy says “Red Deer plays a significant role in in aviation activity expected in the short term.
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has your ADDRESS CHANGEd? Let us Know! If you are a resident of Markerville or Innisfail, and your address has been changed by Canada Post in the last couple of years, please notify Red Deer County of your new mailing address, as the Rural Route addresses in these areas no longer exist.
Red Deer County does not change an owner’s mailing address unless informed by the landowner. Change of address forms are available at on our website at: www.rdcounty.ca.
Red Deer County recommends that residents also notify Alberta Land Titles of any address changes. Contact a Registries office for more information.
If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected] or call 403.350.2150.
Red Deer County News - February 2016 15 operation services Winter Maintenance & Snow Removal in red deer county There are over 3,000 kilometers of roads in Red Deer County. After a heavy snowfall or strong winds, all of these roads require clearing. It is important to have a plan to ensure plowing is efficient and fair. Red Deer County’s road maintenance contractor utilizes twelve plow trucks and a grader for snow removal on our hard surfaced roads. This includes the snow removal for subdivisions and hamlets throughout the County. Above all – rest assured the County puts a high priority on getting out there to clear your road! The County’s top priorities after a major snowfall are highways and industrial areas/subdivisions. Learn more about road clearing below, and check our County road updates on Twitter and Facebook.
WHERE / WHEN DO THE PLOWS START? Naturally everyone wants to be first when the clearing begins. To make things fair – there is a different start and end point every time. This way – no one is always first, and no one is always last on the route. There are WILL THE COUNTY SEND A PLOW TO YOUR ROAD IF YOU a total of 13 grader routes in the County that each cover 200 kilometers CALL TO ASK? of roads. The answer is – no. Just imagine how much time and money could be spent by sending plows off the route to respond to every plea from During a winter storm, plows, graders and operators get ready for action a resident or business. The best thing to do is let plows and graders – but – no plowing starts until the storm event STOPS. It’s better to wait stick to their route. The priority is to clear the County’s road network as until the plowing will be effective, even though it’s understandable that efficiently and quickly as possible, followed by general cleanup. everyone wishes it could start sooner. Starting sooner is not always better – there are temperatures and times where plowing is simply not If you are experiencing a medical emergency effective. situation – don’t call the County – please call 911. The County follows a protocol when dealing with emergency situations. Timing can be severely affected by the amount of snow, temperature, Should there be a need to send assistance to clear your road and get continuing bad weather such as wind causing drifts or by poor visibility. you out – this call is made by emergency responders and the County will If the visibility means motorists and plow or grader operators can’t do its part. see each other, plowing will be delayed until the visibility improves, for everyone’s safety on the road. Once the plowing rotations begin, plows WHAT IF I NEED TO GET TO TOWN AND THE ROADS ARE won’t return to a road until the entire rotation is complete. IMPASSABLE? If you have a medical condition, or if you have a job where you are HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO CLEAR THE ROADS AFTER A required to get to town every day – please plan ahead for unexpected SNOWSTORM? bad weather. Listen to the weather forecast and make your plans This varies. If there is a lot of snow, or if the snow is heavy and moist, or accordingly. Most rural residents know that when they choose to live if there is a strong wind, it can take longer to move the snow and fight in the country, getting snowed in can happen. Any and all roads can drifts – and can take several days to complete road clearing. Generally, become impassable with extreme weather and it’s important to have it takes 40 hours per round and one day for cleanup. On average, about food and supplies to last for several days during a bad storm. 2,500 equipment hours are spent yearly on sanding and plowing, with 4,500 metric tonnes of sand and salt being used on County roads and ARE BUS ROUTES PLOWED FIRST? 21,000 hours of grader time on gravel road maintenance. The County Some people think the schedule is set by school bus routes, however, will bring in extra help if it is required. school buses travel on so many miles of roads that it is impossible to assign a priority to one bus route over another. After a significant snow fall, school buses and other types of vehicles may not be able to travel during these times and will also have to wait for plowing to be completed.
For road and weather conditions, please search: - Alberta’s Official Road Reports: www.511.alberta.ca - Environment Canada Weather Reports: www.weather.gc.ca
Red Deer County News - February 2016 16
operation services continued
2016 Residential Dust Suppression (Cal cium Chloride) Application
2016 ResidentialDeadline Dustfor Suppression applications (Calcium: Monda Chloride)y, Ma Applicationy 2, 2016 - 4:30PM DEADLiNELate applications FOR APPLiCATiONS: will NOT be accepted Monday - even, May if postmarked 2, 2016 4:30 prior pm to deadline Late applications WiLL NOT be accepted – even if postmarked prior to deadline
Name(s) of Owner: ______
Mailing Address: ______
Telephone: ______(HOME) ______(WORK)
Blue Sign/Legal Address: ______
Length of Dust Control Requested: ______(Metres)
Full Description of Area to Apply Calcium (provide small map if possible): ______
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***Please stake the location yourself and we will confirm the length***
ONE APPLICATION - 125 metres ($875 - GST Included): $______
Additional metres ______@ $14.00/lineal metre: $______
TOTAL AMOUNT SUBMITTED: $______
PAyMENT iS TO BE RETuRNED WiTH APPLiCATiON
I/We, the undersigned, hereby make application for a dust suppression treatment (calcium chloride) to be applied on the municipal road adjacent to my/our residence.
I/We, the undersigned, acknowledge and accept the following terms and conditions related to this service.
1. That a 125-metre section of roadway in front of my/our residence shall be treated with dust suppression (calcium chloride) for a fee of $875, GST included.
2. Should I/we require an excess of 125 metres, I/we will be charged an additional $14.00 per lineal metre (GST included) and I/we will indicate the length required in the space provided above.
3. Red Deer County reserves the right to maintain the treated section of roadway as deemed necessary and, further, to return the roadway to its original condition at such time as determined by the County, its employees or agents.
4. Red Deer County does not guarantee the effectiveness of the dust suppression agent.
______Signature of Owner(s) Date
The personal information requested on this form is being collected for contact for the dust control program under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, and is protected by the FOIP Act. If you have any questions about the collection, contact the County FOIP Coordinator at (403) 357-5394.
38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 Phone: 403.350.2150 Fax: 403.346.9840 www.rdcounty.ca 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta T4S 2L9 Phone: 403-350-2150 Fax: 403-346-9840 www.rdcounty.ca Red Deer County News - February 2016 17
operation services continued drainage in red deer county Water is life (as the old saying goes). But if there is low priority. And conversely, a major flooding issue too much of it, it can cause problems. Fields become with an easy fix would tend to be addressed first. lakes, roads fall apart, and basements become incubators for mold. Prioritization is not an exact science, so if a basement with perennial flooding issues is situated Causes are numerous, but sometimes they relate to only 50 metres away from a County ditch that is also poorly functioning road ditches and culverts. Ditches perennially full of water, then the County would tend are meant to drain water, but over the years (and to err on the side of caution (not knowing precisely decades), they can gradually silt up and lose their what the groundwater flows are doing), and work to capacity. The same holds true for culverts. improve the ditch drainage. Accordingly, Red Deer County has a drainage program which can address such issues. So if a Sometimes, however, prioritization simply takes a bit landowner feels that their property (or a nearby road) of math. A crop field with ten hectares flooding is a is being affected, we encourage them to contact the more serious situation than a crop field with only one County. We also encourage them to document the hectare flooding. And a ditch improvement which flooding (a photo is worth a thousand words) so that entails 300 cubic metres of excavation is a more County personnel can assess the severity of the expensive fix than one with only 30 cubic metres of problem when it is at its worst. excavation required.
Once the County has been notified of a drainage A major caveat to all of this is that poor drainage is problem, contour maps are consulted to ensure that a sometimes just a natural phenomenon. There are ground survey is warranted (ie, that we won’t be hundreds (if not thousands) of wetland areas in the trying to push water uphill). If it is, then a survey is County. They have been around for millennia, and done, using either GPS or laser instruments, in order they serve many positive functions. Wetlands not to 1) see if drainage is possible, and 2) calculate the only provide ecological benefits, but they also serve amount of excavation required. Utility maps are also to re-charge groundwater for our wells, and reduce consulted, in order to show any potential the worst effects of drought and flooding (particularly underground conflicts. for those folks living downstream).
After the survey and ditch design has been Generally therefore, the County can only rectify completed, the County drainage prioritization policy drainage problems near a natural wetland if it can be comes into effect. Various factors, such as shown that several months (or years) of above- “magnitude of adverse effects” (ie, how bad the average precipitation is causing water levels to rise flooding might be) and “cost and technical feasibility above the level of the established wetland vegetation. of solution” (ie, how much it would cost to fix the And even then, the County may have to make an problem) are assessed in order to prioritize projects. application through the provincial Water Act (which Thus, a flooding issue which has very minor effects, was established to ensure that wetlands are but which would cost a lot to fix, would tend to have a maintained).
Red Deer County News - February 2016 18 protective services Meet Irv Heide Red Deer County’s New Senior Peace Officer
Irv Heide joined Red Deer County’s Protective Services Department in January 2016, as the Senior Patrol Officer. He brings over 28 years of law enforcement experience with him. His entire career with the RCMP was served at various detachments and specialized sections throughout Alberta. Irv is quite familiar with Red Deer County, as 10 years of his service with the RCMP was spent living and working in the Red Deer area. Some career high-lights included: • Volunteering with Search and Rescue at the Pine Lake Tornado in 2000 • Peace keeping at a large scale labor dispute in Brooks in 2005 • Rescuing a kidnapped 6 yr old boy near Drumheller in 2007 • Deployment to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, BC • Serving with the Red Deer Emergency Response Team as a Crisis/Hostage Negotiator • Coaching minor hockey and baseball “What has impressed me the most in the few weeks I have been at Red Deer County, is how progressive and forward thinking this municipality is. The staff have been extremely welcoming and friendly. I am excited to be part of the Red Deer County team and look forward to participating in the many programs that Protective Services are involved in, including road safety and crime prevention. I am also looking forward to my continued service as a member of the Red Deer Tech Rescue Task Force and assisting with Emergency Management.” Livestock Response Unit Technical Rescue volunteers were present at the Alberta Horse Association Conference at the Sheraton on January 18, 2016 with their Livestock Response Trailer.
legacy place Receives Donation When Mary Jane Metzger decided she wanted to help raise money for an organization that directly impacts Emergency Services, she chose Legacy Place. Legacy Place is a house where any Emergency Services personnel can go to if they are having problems or need a place to stay.
At the Red Deer County Fire Service Awards, held on December 5, 2015, Mary Jane repurposed an old antique window and turned it into a show piece. Guests were asked to make a donation of $5.00 per ticket to win the window. A total of $650.00 was raised, which she then donated to Legacy Place.
Visit www.legacyplacesociety.com for more information.
Pictured are Mary Jane Metzger (centre), along with Board Members from Legacy Place.
Red Deer County News - February 2016 19 2015 Agri- Trade County News Reporter roos t grow deeper than soil
By Emma Neville, Delburne Centralized School - Runner Up
One of the first things I noticed while attending Agri-Trade this past November was the surprisingly large number of children tagging along with their parents, on a school day nevertheless. It got me thinking as to how much of an impact growing up in a rural setting has on the lives of children.
Personally growing up in the small farming community of Elnora, I have developed an appreciation for the remarkable work ethic and effort of farmers. I did not grow up in a farming family, but have had exposure to various aspects of a rural lifestyle, such as being equine involved. These experiences have given me just a small glimpse of the qualities needed in a farm setting, where work is a primary attribute of the lifestyle.
I decided to interview families attending Agri-Trade about how farming has helped to raise them, and the various reasons on why it’s important to have exposure to a farming lifestyle. Arjan Spelt and his wife both grew up in farming families and have continued on to run their own farm west of Ponoka, raising broiler chickens. With 3 of their own children, they both agreed that they would like their children to continue farming. Arjan says, “It definitely gives them a variety of views that they wouldn’t have outside of a farm.” Their children help with all sorts of jobs around the farm, which they also agree develops a strong work ethic and productivity.
Howard Barker, a retired grain and cattle farmer, now helping at the Sunnybrook Farm Museum, also said that he developed a strong work ethic growing up on a farm and carrying out the legacy of farming. I also noticed a substantial number of Hutterites in attendance. They play a huge role in Alberta’s agriculture, I was interested in their perspective on how growing up in a collective farm lifestyle has impacted them. Emily Neville is a grade 12 I asked Lois Stahl, from the Huxley Hutterite colony, what she has learned from her lifestyle versus student from Elnora, Alberta, someone who has grown up in an urban setting: “Security! On a colony where we work together no attending Delburne Centralized matter what, we have a large support system. Family means everything to us. We know the basics of life: School. While highly focused self-reliancy, handling unpredictable situations, hands on learning, multitasking, compromising, honesty, on academics, Emily enjoys helping others, a good attitude… The list of skills and qualities we have from being on a colony are endurance horseback racing, endless.” The German term “gelassenheit” means ‘the giving up of self’. Something that struck me as photography, piano, athletics, inevitably true, is when Lois stated “A farmer’s job is never done.” Farming plants more than just seeds. It and the outdoors in her free grows roots deep in one’s life, and plants memories, life skills, and knowledge that individuals carry with time. them for the rest of their lives. adv ncement in technology
By Kristian Peirens, HJ Cody - Runner Up
Farming has gone through many revolutionary stages, from plows being pulled by oxen and horses to advanced machinery taking the spotlight and removing the labour from much farming. Farm Machines, in the beginning, were very unreliable so they weren’t the best option at the start. Horses and oxen were the main source of power because of their reliability. They were used for moving seed, plowing land, and miscellaneous work. The world has changed and Technology has advanced so much that farmers can simply program and map their land. They jump in their tractor for highway transportation and then let the tractor do the work. This advancement has allowed farmers to farm ten to twenty times more land then when they used old mechanical tractors and animals. John Deere is a company that is a major contribution to the advancement. They have benefited from the advancements allowing their tractors to be more self-sufficient and beneficial to farmers. One advancement that tractors use is a GPS (Global Positioning System) allowing the farmers to grid the land and cut crop more efficiently.
Crop growth has also been affected by technology, chemicals have been produced that allow for higher production rate of crops. This allows for the crops that do grow to produce to yield more. Before these advancements crops were known for producing dud crops which don’t produce crops worth selling. These are many different things that technology has done to advance farming to another level, now we just need workers to control these machines and this industry will make a comeback. Technology has also allowed farmers to selectively choose what characteristics they want their crops to have. They can breed crops to Kristian is an avid motorcyclist strong and have greater usability. The Farm machinery can allow for greater harvesting success and crops that recently built his own can be harvested faster so that they get a longer growing season. Those few extra days can make a big Harley Davidson Soft Tail. He difference and being able to harvest in a shorter window. is an avid rider and, when not in school, is actively pursuing Farm machinery has jumped in complexity and usefulness as technology has progressed. Who knows? a career in Law Enforcement. Maybe in a few decades the farmer will be more of a computer programmer and the labour of farming will be entirely in the hands of machines. What a terrible thought!
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