COUNTY Joins with BOWDEN for PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
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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 www.rdcounty.ca twitter.com/reddeercounty youtube.com/rdcounty facebook.com/reddeercounty COUntY HIGHLIGhts COMMUNITY HALL CHEQUE MAYOR JIM WOOD VISITS ASIA PRESENTATIONS 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.