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Find Red Deer County on Facebook! Recently, Red Deer County expanded its engaged with their local government. communications efforts into a very popular The new Facebook link is: www.facebook. online program. Red Deer County is now com/reddeercounty posting regular information on Facebook – Simply click on the ‘Like’ button, and a website with over 700 million members. you can receive regular updates through According to Communications Manager your Facebook account. If you ever have Tyler Harke, “We are very excited to expand questions about Red Deer County, you our communications onto Facebook. This can call us at 403.350.2150, email info@ is a very popular site, and it should help us rdcounty.ca, or message us through Twitter spread the word about the programs and (@reddeercounty). services we offer.” Topics to be posted include Air service upcoming events, road and traffic information, as well as timely emergency information in the development requires event of floods, fire etc. Red Deer County has had a great deal of success on a similar social media long-term planning website – Twitter - where it has gained over 1400 ‘followers’, who Red Deer Airport CEO RJ Steenstra says receive daily updates on County the continued development of air service to happenings. central Alberta is a matter of both long-term The Communications department planning and being able to respond quickly now oversees five different to changing circumstances. platforms: Twitter, Facebook, “Air service development encompasses their infrastructure requirements and that YouTube, the Red Deer County a variety of activities with the ultimate show the community’s support of current website (www.rdcounty.ca), and goal of retaining existing air service or flight patterns and numbers. the County News newspaper. improving air access and capacity in order “Airlines don’t serve airports, they serve All of these different platforms to develop the economy of a community communities,” he says. “The first thing are aimed at keeping the public or region. It includes understanding the an airline looks at is, will the community local community, what drives its economy, support this decision? Airlines do a lot of and recruiting community and business analysis before establishing a new route, leaders to participate in efforts to ‘sell’ the and it usually takes a year to see whether the community to the airlines. It also involves route is successful. It’s a huge investment understanding the cost and revenue issues for an airline to come into a new market.” that influence carriers’ decisions on which And that, Steenstra says, is why the markets to serve,” says Steenstra. community has an important role to play Adequate air service is a prerequisite in air service development. While he’s busy for attracting investment and generating identifying opportunities and putting solid employment. Air travel also brings new business cases together on behalf of the visitors and incremental spending in local airport and the community, he says it’s hotels, attractions, and other businesses ultimately the community that can make and is directly related to the amount of the sale. economic activity in an area. Communities have to aggressively compete for air service; “Red Deer needs to set itself up to be participation by community leadership competitive so that we’re ready when in air service development initiatives opportunities come up, whether that’s establishes the credibility offered to target hosting a major event or attracting new airlines. industry” he says. “Airlines are also interested in business traffic because it’s “Developing and expanding air service is a complex process,” Steenstra explains. “It’s a consistent and profitable. If they knew big investment of time and effort by many there was a lot of business between here parties. We’re constantly monitoring and and Saskatoon, for example, they would be looking for opportunities to put business more interested.” cases forward to airlines.” That’s where the community can add a Steenstra says Red Deer Airport’s biggest strongly persuasive voice to Steenstra’s air priority is ongoing work with their existing service development work. “Ultimately, it airline, Northwestern Air, which recently speaks louder to airlines if a community expanded its Kelowna-Red Deer service and calls out for the service and states their added service to Abbotsford; he continues need,” he says. “They also have to prove to work with the airline to expand their it through current use. This is the holistic number of destinations and increase their view – the entire community speaking to service frequency. the economic benefit of connecting Red “I also monitor the environment for other Deer to the province, the country and the opportunities with other airlines,” Steenstra world.” says. “It’s important to be ready to identify Steenstra has done a lot of work to bring opportunities where it might make sense expanded air service to central Alberta for other air carriers to serve the Red Deer already, but he sees much work ahead, and area. Business plans of the airline have continues to focus on building community to align with the airport or it won’t be successful.” awareness around the vital role of the March 4, 2013 – Red Deer County’s Mayor Jim Wood airport as the region continues to grow. and Economic Development Coordinator Sandra Badry, While the development of new air service can take three to five years, Steenstra notes “It’s so important to keep what we have along with MLA Cal Dallas and representatives from that it is also important to be on the and to build it up,” he says. “Increased air neighbouring municipalities, showcase potential land lookout for opportunities that arise. “The services are the building blocks to becoming environment can change and airports need a viable regional airport, and a viable airport options in the Red Deer Region to delegates from Jovo to be on the lookout for those changes.” is the foundation of economic prosperity in Group Co. Ltd. This major Chinese Liquid Natural Gas An airline’s decision to serve an area is the region. We’re not competitive until we producer is exploring suitable locations for a potential not made lightly. According to Steenstra, have those connections to the hubs and can go from there to anywhere in the world.” major Industrial Park and Liquid Natural Gas facility. airlines look for communities that fit with their corporate culture and goals, that meet www.flyreddeer.com Red Deer County News APRIL 2013 PAGE 3

“What’s Happening”In Red Deer County? County Maps Available (LINC) - Employment Readiness Program for English We Welcome County Maps are available at the County Office. $15.00 Language Learners each for either a rolled (NOT laminated) or a folded. Improve your English workplace communication skills. Maps were printed in June 2012. This two level program for intermediate English language Your Feedback! learners focuses on employability and workplace skills. 2013 Optimist Juvenile Men’s & Women’s Curling Upon successful completion of both levels, you will be You can contact us with Championships prepared to apply for, obtain, and retain employment or questions or comments at February 28 through to March 3 at the Sylvan to seek promotion. You must be a permanent resident [email protected] Curling Club, with twelve teams from across Alberta or hold refugee status. Classes run from April 9 – June participating. In January 2014, the Alberta Scotties 27, 6-9 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Donald School Red Deer County News is a free Tournament of Hearts will return to Sylvan Lake for a of Business downtown Red Deer. For more information monthly publication available to second visit. To discuss sponsorship opportunities or if you contact: [email protected] or 403.343.4010 Work all County residents. have any questions, please contact: Noreen MacCallum Placement Coordinator at Red Deer College. No charge 403.887.4010 Current issues of the County for participants. News are available free of Benalto Train Station Festival of Music and Dance Tuesday, April 23, the Benalto Train Station will reach its charge at the Red Deer County The Town and Country Dance Club will host their 6th destination in the heart of Benalto, south of 50th Ave Centre, or can be viewed Festival of Music and Dance on Saturday June 1, 2013. (Railway Ave) just in time for the Benalto Centennial. Featuring “The Reflections” and “The Diamonds Band”. online at With a legacy donation, you can be permanently This event will be held at the Spruce View Community recognized in the station interior, by train silhouettes. www.rdcounty.ca/news. Hall. Doors will open at noon and dancing starts at 1 For details contact Lynne Lawrence @ 403.746.5746 PM. Supper will be served at 5 PM followed by mystery MANAGING EDITOR: [email protected] or Dave More @ 403.746.3429 entertainment then dancing from 7 to 11 PM. The ADAM FERGUSON [email protected]. cost is $35 per person. For tickets contact Doug/Doris Corporate Communications National Victims of Crime Awareness Week: April 21 – 27 at 403.728.3333 or Cliff/Joan at 403.342.4317 or email Coordinator Blackfalds & District Victim Support Society provide [email protected]. PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION: coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to residents Red Deer Centennial RED DEER ADVOCATE in Red Deer County, Springbrook, Blackfalds, Clive, The year 2013 is the 100th birthday of the City of Red and Lacombe County. Victim Services is a non-profit, Deer. Red Deer’s Centennial Committee has planned ADVERTISING: charitable organization that provides free immediate several events and projects to celebrate and honour For all advertising inquiries emotional support, practical assistance and referral the community’s past while launching into the second please contact the Red Deer information to victims of crime and tragic circumstance. century, and the entire community is invited to the party. Advocate 403.885.3355 www.victimsupport.ca The Centennial’s main weekend of the year will be June 403.314.4343 Firearms Acquisition Course 29-30th beginning with a pancake breakfast celebrating the Centennial Grove Legacy Project. SUBMISSIONS: Firearms Acquisition Course on April 13 from 10 - 5 at Red Deer County welcomes the Glenellen Community Centre. Come out and get you Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society General Meeting reader submissions and basic or restricted license. The cost is $135 for basic and April 17, 2013 at 7 PM, Sylvan Lake RCMP Detachment. $210 for the restricted license. Lunch will be provided. reserves the right to approve/ Guest Speaker: Sgt. Michelle Boutin, Ops NCO, Sylvan Please call Michelle at 403.227.1521 as space is limited to Lake RCMP ; Topic: Identity theft, Payment card fraud disapprove any and all 20 registrants. & current trends. New membership welcomed: $20 for submissions it receives. 3 years and RCMP clearance; should reside within area Send submissions to Spring has sprung at Fensala Hall! Celebrate spring with a weekend of food, family & patrolled by S.L. RCMP. For more info, please call Yvette [email protected] friends. Saturday May 4th – Dessert Theatre – $20.00 per at 403.746.3429 Please note that submitted person – Doors open at 7:30 PM – Showtime at 8:00 PM. Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society General Meeting original documents cannot Sunday May 5th – Brunch Theatre – $40.00 per person – April 25, 2013 at 7:00PM (tentatively scheduled at the always be returned. Doors open at 12:00PM – Brunch at 12:30PM – Showtime Sylvan Lake RCMP). Speaker and Topic TBA. For more at 2:00 PM. Featuring the ‘Say it Ain’t So’ Company offer info please call Yvette at 403.746.3429. Due Date for May submissions is 2 – one act plays and more. For more information or to Red Deer Centre W.I. Annual Handicraft Tea Friday, April 19, 2013 book your tickets, contact the Historic Markerville Office Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 2:00PM to 4:00 PM at the at 403.728.3006. All proceeds will benefit the Markerville Leslieville Hall. Cost is $5.00. Bake Sale, demonstration Creamery Museum & Fensala Hall. WHAT’S by area crafters, water-colour paintings, button crafts, Markerville Creamery Museum will open for the season on May 18 knitting. Enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea. HAPPENING? Join us for our pancake breakfast beginning at 9:00 We are happy to list am. Visit our website www.historicmarkerville.com for upcoming festivals, upcoming special events and our new hours of operation. community fairs, reunions, and other community events! To have your event listed TOWN HALL MEETING in the ‘What’s Happening’ calendar of County News, WithW Councillor Richard Lorenz – contact us at: DDivision 5 Tel: 403.350.2150 ext 272 Fax: 403.346.9840 TThursday, April 18, 2013: Spruce View Email: CCommunity Hall @ 7:00 PM [email protected] TThursday, April 25, 2013: Benalto FOLLOW US: WATCH US: CCommunity Hall @ 7:00 PM ThisT is a great opportunity to chat with your elected representative. www.twitter.com/ www.youtube. reddeercounty com/rdcounty Ask your questions, Share your ideas, Get the information you need.

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Urgent Care for Sylvan Lake and Area March 25, 2013- The Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care At this time, the proposed governance structure is a professional business plan for an Urgent Care centre for Committee has been busy with our continuing pursuit concerning to our doctors and the UC Committee. Sylvan Lake and Area. of a facility for Sylvan Lake and Area. In February, Certain components of the proposed structure, the “Our Tragic Story has touched the lives of many in this the committee received a cheque for $12,256.00 from committee considers essential, are excluded from community and as far as Calgary, Ontario, Europe and the Yuletide Festival. This represented the proceeds program funding. Additionally, while the government is beyond . We are very grateful to all who donated and from the first ever, very successful Christmas event. All very clear about what is not funded under the proposed continue in support of the desperate need of health care monies received will be held with David Thompson structure, what is funded is much less clear. We have services here in Sylvan Lake. I know that by redirecting Health Trust for future medical equipment purposes. identified our concerns in a letter to Health Minister Fred the money we have collected into the Urgent Care Heather Donald, a Sylvan Lake resident, has been Horne that was copied to MLA Kerry Towle. A follow up fund, we can strengthen our voice as a community. The appointed to the David Thompson Health Advisory phone call with the Health Minister’s office confirmed province needs to know that we will not give up.”- Annie Board for a term set to expire on December 31, 2015. that they will consider our comments. Boychuk Our concerns dealing with medical gaps in Sylvan Lake Minister Horne has always indicated that FCC will not Residents are encouraged to continue to show support and Area are well represented with Heather and the be a “cookie cutter” solution and each FCC will be for UC by writing your MLA, Minister Horne and Committee is excited to have a stronger representation customized to meet the needs of the community. With Premier Redford with the request to fund an UC at the Advisory Board level. this in mind, we are planning to send in a proposal with centre. Donations can also be made online at www. The UC Committee has been reviewing the newly a business plan that identifies a “made in Sylvan Lake davidthompsonhealthtrust.com or through the cash released draft for Family Care Clinics (FCC). and Area” solution to the identified gaps in medical boxes located in various outlets in Sylvan Lake. The draft document which is available online at www. service. We will be focusing on the shared/expanded use Inquiries can be directed to: health.alberta.ca/documents/PHC-FCC-Application-kit- of existing resources and the associated costs and staffing DRAFT-2012.pdf, outlines the governance procedures, requirements. Susan Samson, Chair funding and staffing commitments. Committee member, The UC Committee is pleased to accept the re-direction Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee Dr. Brad Bahler has spent considerable time reviewing of donations that were collected by Annie Boychuk after 403-887-2141 the document and discussing it with other physicians the untimely passing of her husband Brent Boychuk. Like us on Facebook! and Primary Care Networks (PCN). These monies will be used to finance the development of Council Members’ Meeting Attendance and Expense Claims This is the first quarterly report for the Mayor and is not able to attend appointed Committee / Board Remuneration Policy are as follows: Councillors for the November 2012 to October 2013 year. meetings, another member of Council attends the meeting Mayor annual honorarium - $80,500 The report includes the number of meetings members of on his/her behalf. Councillor annual honorarium - $56,500 Council were scheduled to attend and the actual attendance During these months, in addition to their regularly For out-of-County travel for attendance at County-related at the meetings, as well as a reporting of Mayor/Councillor scheduled meetings and the regular Council-related meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, Councillors expense claims for November 2012 to January 2013. responsibilities, members of Council participated and are entitled to claim a per diem rate of $210 per day. Scheduled meetings include County Council and Municipal attended the many events that occur during the holiday Each member of Council is allotted an annual amount of Planning Commission meetings as well as meetings for the season. Members of Council attended the annual Alberta $6,000 for attendance at conferences. This fee includes all Committees/Board/Commissions that members of Council Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) expenses related to the conference attendance – registration are appointed to as representatives of the County. A conference in November as well as the annual Agricultural fees, hotel accommodations, travel costs, mileage, per listing of the appointments to these Committees/Board/ Services Board Convention in January, with both events diems (if claimed) and any expenses (i.e. parking, meals). Commissions was included in November 2012 edition taking place in Edmonton. Red Deer County hosts a Councillors are entitled to claim for mileage travelled to of the County News and is also posted on the County’s booth during the annual AgriTrade held at the Westerner County-related meetings/events at a rate of 53 cents per website (www.rdcounty.ca). in November with members of Council participating kilometre (the provincial rate as set by the Canada Revenue in the hosting of the booth. Other events members of Agency). Due to the large geographic area covered within For the time period of November 1, 2012, to January 31, Council attended: Remembrance Day Ceremonies held the County’s municipal boundaries, the mileage claims 2013, following is the listing of at the urban communities located throughout the County, vary substantially as they are dependent on where the MEETING ATTENDANCE: community meetings hosted by County hall and recreation Mayor/Councillor resides. boards and the Connecting with Seniors’ event in Spruce Mayor Jim Wood attended 16 of 17 scheduled meetings View that was hosted by County Community Services. The Councillor Remuneration Policy in its entirety is (94.1% attendance) Intermunicipal meetings were held with representatives posted on the County’s website (www.rdcounty.ca) or Councillor Philip Massier attended 15 of 16 scheduled from the Villages of Delburne and Elnora, the Town of a copy is available by contacting the County office at meetings (93.8% attendance) Penhold, the City of Red Deer and the Summer Village 403.350.2152. Division 2 Councillor – position is vacant due to resignation of Birchcliff. There are many regional initiatives that Following is the listing of the Mayor’s/Councillors’ expense of former Councillor Red Deer County participates in, with some of these Councillor Penny Archibald attended 11 of 17 scheduled claims for the second quarter from November 1, 2012, to meetings being the Community Action Committee in January 31, 2013. meetings (64.7% attendance) Delburne, Central Alberta Access Prosperity (economic Councillor Dave Hoar attended 17 of 17 scheduled development-related events), Central Regional Agricultural Mayor Wood - $24,474.12 meetings (100% attendance) Services Board, as well as the regional water, wastewater Councillor Massier - $15,613.99 Councillor Richard Lorenz attended 17 of 18 scheduled and waste commissions established in central Alberta. Councillor Archibald - $16,439.21 meetings (94.4% attendance) Council representatives on these regional commissions Councillor Hoar - $16,559.74 Councillor George Gehrke attended 18 of 20 scheduled attended meetings with provincial Ministers and local Councillor Lorenz - $16,448.44 meetings (90% attendance) MLAs. Council also participated in the Recognition Award Councillor Gehrke - $15,990.07 For this quarter, both Councillors Archibald and Massier ceremonies for County administration and volunteer fire were unable to attend one of their required meetings due Copies of Councillors’ expense claim sheets are posted on fighters, attended the Red Deer College Awards’ ceremony the County’s website (www.rdcounty.ca) to attendance at another Council-committee meeting on and MP Earl Dreeshen’s Budget Consultation. the same day. Further information in relation to this Council policy is EXPENSE CLAIMS – the amounts members of Council available by contacting Legislative Services at 403.357.2366. It should be noted that in most instances when a Councillor are entitled to claim under the terms of the Councillor 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 APRIL 2013 PAGE 5

ANTI-LITTER TIPS HOTLINE 403.597.8477 Call this phone number and leave a message if: ✁ You want to report a spot where garbage has been dumped You have witnessed someone dumping garbage and would like to report the violation Remember! Littering is a convictable offence. Please help keep Red Deer County “Clean and Beautiful”

MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION May 1 – September 30 Mandatory water conservation will be in effect yearly between the dates of May 1 and September 30 inclusive for all businesses and residents that are connected to municipal water utility. Customers may not water lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds between the hours of NOON and 7:00 PM. ✁ Customers with odd numbered house or building numbers may water their lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds on odd numbered days of the calendar month. Customers with even numbered house or building numbers may water their lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds on even numbered days of the calendar month. Customers with new lawns or newly seeded lawns may water daily, within the approved daily time allotments, for a period not to exceed six weeks. If you have any additional questions, please call 403.350.2150, or visit our website at www. rdcounty.ca Need Fill? - The new toilet must Red Deer County’s drainage program is RED DEER COUNTY TOILET continuing in 2013. As such, we are looking for REBATE PROGRAM replace an existing toilet. places to put excavation material from our road - The new toilet must ditches. Depending on the particular location, be WaterSense labelled. it could range from rough sod with black dirt to The approved list, clay or even wood chips. If you are in need of any of these materials, please give Evan Bedford TOILET TALK available at www. a call at 403.350.2150 ext 251. Please note that Older Toilets waste a huge amount of water. If your toilets ClimateChangeCentral. due to environmental restrictions, this material were manufactured before the early 2000s, they likely use com, consists of toilets cannot be used to fill in established wetlands. tested for water usage If you have called in previous years, please be over 20 litres per fl ush – more if they leak. On a per person assured that your name is still on the list, but basis, that can add up to a bathtub of water per day and, and fl ush performance. that ditch-work has not, as yet, occurred in your over a year, require more than 35,000 litres of clean, fresh - Rebates limited to one area. water to dispose of just 650 litres of body waste. toilet per household, per Considering water is perhaps our most precious resource, year. it makes sense to replace old, wasteful toilets with new, - The replaced toilet should be removed from the home effi cient models that will save you water and money, plus and disposed of properly. Old toilets can be taken to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions. either of the three transfer stations in the County for Toilet Rebate proper disposal (see www.rdcounty.ca for locations and Red Deer County continues to help it’s residents reduce hours of operation). water consumption. Property owners in Red deer County Barbed Wire will be eligible for a rebate valued up to $100 when they Application Requirements Recycling Program In order to submit an application you will need the replace an ineffi cient toilet with an eligible low-fl ush or Here’s your chance to recycle that old barbed dual-fl ush toilet. following items: wire and strand wire. From May 1 until Sep- - completed application form tember 30, Red Deer County residents can Eligibility Requirements - Purchase receipt indicating the payment method (in recycle barbed wire and strand wire at the Horn Hill Solid Waste Transfer Facility for no charge. - The new low-fl ush or dual-fl ush toilet must be purchased full) along with the manufacturer and model of the toilet purchased and the date of purchase. Costs will be covered by Red Deer County for on or after January 1, 2010. the first participants until 50 tonne of wire is reached. After that, the current residential tip- ping fee will be charged.

To be Accepted: Spring Road • Barbed wire MUST be tightly wound and wrapped. • Strand wire MUST be tightly wrapped and Bans in Effect bundled. axle-weights it • All wire must be clean of debris such as fence Effective on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, Road posts, dirt, agriculture wrap, etc. Bans were placed on most hard-surfaced roads helps to preserve the life span of • All delivered loads must be inspected by on- in the jurisdiction of Red Deer County, excluding site staff prior to unloading. Red Deer County industrial subdivisions. roads. Location: Horn Hill Solid Waste Transfer For up-to-date Road Ban information call Facility (NE33-36-27-W4) Axle Weight Allowances were also reduced in all 403.350.2150 or visit www.rdcounty.ca When: Mon – Sat, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Residential Sub-Divisions and Hamlets. Gravel May through September roads will be banned as required. Permit approvals and Axle Weight Allowances For more information call Andy at Road bans are established to protect the integrity can be obtained through Road Data Services at 403.350.2150 of our road infrastructure. During spring thaw, 1.888.830.7623 or 403.341.7466. roads are susceptible to damage and by reducing Red Deer County News APRIL 2013 PAGE 6

Celebrating Volunteers National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible efforts of our volunteers. It takes place April 21 to 27, 2013. Volunteer Quick Facts: Benefits of volunteering include: increase in interpersonal, communication, organizational, This information is part of a factsheet that explores the relationship between volunteering and fundraising, and technical and office skills along with an increase in knowledge. the personal and economic characteristics of a volunteer. Visit www.volunteeralberta.ab.ca for • 25% of volunteers contributed 78% of all volunteers hours in Canada and volunteer 171 the full report. hours or more annually. • The average volunteer hours per Albertan are 172 hours. • 48% began volunteering because they were asked. • Albertans aged 35-44 years old are most likely to volunteer, while citizens aged 65 years and • 45% of volunteers began by approaching a voluntary organization on their own. older volunteer the most number of hours. • 52% of Albertans volunteered an average of 172 hours per person. • 48% of Canadians volunteered in 2007. • In 2007 Canadians volunteered 2.1 billion hours, or the equivalent of 1.1 million individuals volunteering full time. Making A Difference In Red Deer County Bill and Maureen Stevenett Devoted thousands of hours to the Antler Hill One year ago, this board Community Association and the hall over the past survived and continues 40 plus years, serving as President, Vice-President, to thrive when five Director, Secretary/Treasurer, auditor, hall handyman, working moms (with and hall custodian. Their input and steadfast support young children) – has been invaluable to the survival of the Community Sherry, Amanda, Carla, Association. Leslie, and Krystal – Division 6 Recreation and In recent years volunteered to support Diane, Janet, the community Culture Board Donna, Bonnie, and Lynn. Bob Watson is changing and 21 years ago, Ken Shaw, Chair of Today and into the future, due to evolving, but Bill Division 6 Recreation and Culture social media changes and financial Volunteer with Balmoral Community and Maureen seem Board, with the help of Scott Gray, burden, this board will publish their Association to adjust and move released 600 balloons during the forward encouraging final activity calendar this year. To Vice-President with Division 2 Recreation Family New Year’s Eve celebration at access programs / events, send your the next generation the Poplar Ridge Hall. and Culture Board. He has donated many of volunteers. email address to division6board@ hours to their financial reporting, including hotmail.ca or check the monthly Red Their enthusiasm 15 years ago, Diane Lester was chair of family funding for programs, “County News” transcends the Deer County News. this board until 2012. articles, and helping with special events. generations. As Bill said, “That’s what Community is – everyone pitches in.” 2013 Rural 2013 Nomination / Application Form Beautification Program Rural BeautificationRural Beautifi Application cation Application Deadline: TuF Deadline: 1, 2011 Friday, June 14, 2013 Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Name of Nominee

What is Rural Beautifi cation? Mailing Address For over 30 years, this program has provided an opportunity to County residents to showcase their amazing properties and be rewarded for their tremendous Contact Number efforts put into beautifying the municipality. Each year, nominations from Address or Land different divisions are featured. Description of Division Number * ______Nominated Area: Call for Nominations! Qtr. ______Sec. ______Twp. ______Rge. ______Meridian ______Simply nominate yourself or another worthy recipient! The best part is there is no entry fee. Brief Description of Site: Application forms are available: • http://rdcounty.ca/Residents/Community-Services/Rural-Beautifi cation- Program • At the County offi ce ✂ • Red Deer County News – April, May, and June issues Category: Please ✓ check one Please complete and return it to the County offi ce no later than Friday, June 14, 2013. ✂ 1. Small Acreage (1-5 acres) / Subdivision Lot / Hamlet 2013 will feature properties in Division 2 & 6. Categories and Awards 2. Working Farm (over 160 acres) Business and landowners alike are encouraged to participate in the following categories and can receive awards for: 3. Small Farm/Large Acreage (More than 6 acres) • Working Farm (over 160 acres) – majority of income is derived from farming 4. Agri-Business/Tourism • Small Acreage / Subdivision Lot / Hamlet (1-5 acres) • Ag-Business/Tourism – majority of business is derived from non-traditional Signature of Nominator (Only signed nominations accepted) farming where beautifi cation is practiced • Small Farm/Large Acreage (more than 6 acres) • Prestigious Cliff Doan Award given to the Best Overall Property What do you win? Print Name Signature Telephone Winning properties receive a beautiful hand carved sandblasted cedar gate sign Send your completed form to: Sylvia Bolkowy that proudly recognizes their beautifi cation accomplishments for years to come Red Deer County Community Services plus all entries are acknowledged in the September County News! * Please note that 2013 applicants must be 38106 Range Road 275 located in Division 2 or 6. Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 Ticket Sales Information in May and June editions of Red Deer County News. Phone: 403.350.2150 Tour Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 or fax it to 403.342.8655 Dig. Drop. Done. Free Lily Landini With this coupon, and a minimum Our Bulbs Have Come! $15 Spring bulb purchase, receive your special Lily Landini Come in! Feel Spring! Flower Bulb package. The Specialists Choose from Central Alberta’s Limit 1 coupon per customer. 3 minutes East of 30 Avenue on Hwy. 11 While supplies last. Phone: 403.346.5613 largest selection! Redeem April 1 - 30, 2013 Open 7 Days a Week Mon.– Sat. 9-6 • Sun. 11-5 @ParklandGarden “back to the roots” www.parklandgarden.ca Red Deer County News APRIL 2013 PAGE 7

Recreation and Culture Boards DIVISION 1 Contact Paul at 403.886.2852 or ppetty@telusplanet. www.div1rec-culture.com net and Tara at [email protected] Quilting Group meets the first Tues of every month DIVISION 4 (March to June) at Valley Centre, from 8:30AM to Golf at Innisfail Golf Course: Starts July 1. Contact 4PM with a potluck lunch. For more information, call Colin for more information at 403.505.2204 or Donna Reay, 403.347.7198. [email protected]. Fitness Classes started Feb 13 and continue every Enriching Women through Craft Days: Wed to May 1. All classes will be presented with no Cottonwood Gordon Hall, one Friday a month, from impact and low intensity options. Bring: comfortable 10AM to 11AM. May 24, June 14, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, exercise clothing, clean aerobic/exercise shoes, mat or Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate is always towel for floor exercise and stretch, and water bottle. on. Bring along any items that you want to work on. Cost is $10 per class. If you pay for 4 classes, you get No charge for Division 4 residents. Contact Lucille for Red Deer County Golf at Gleniffer Lake Resort: the 5th one free! Contact Sue Carton, AFLCA Certified more information at 403.227.1139 or lucillelohmann@ Every Thursday, ALL DAY, 25% off from May 2 to Fitness Instructor, 403.340.0866, or [email protected] outlook.com June 27, for ALL Red Deer County Residents. www. Unified Tae-Kwon-Do at GlenEllen Hall near To be included in notification of upcoming glenifferlakegolf.com Pine Lake. Tues and Thurs, 6:30PM to 8PM. Register events, send your email to: division4recboard@gmail. DIVISION 6 during class times or call for an appointment. All ages com Youth and Adult Golf Lessons: Pre-register by welcome. Ideally, children should be at least 9 years Visit our Facebook page: Red Deer County April 19, cost TBA. Call Janet, 403.346.5629. old, Cost is $40/month club fee plus $30 UTKD annual Division 4 Recreation and Culture Board Annual General Meeting at Poplar Ridge feel. Call Lorne Cole at 403.896.9835 or Suzanne We welcome new ideas and applications for Community Hall, April 29, 7PM. Hawkes at 403.391.9021. funding. Mother’s Day Breakfast Tickets: Pre-purchase DIVISION 2 For your funding request, contact one of the following tickets by April 28 for May 12 event. Shared cost, call www.div2rec-culture.com Board Members: Sherry, 403.314.5372. Balmoral Annual Picnic: Sun, June 23, 2013 - mark Colin Smith, President, 403.505.2204 csmith1969@ Pleasure Craft Operator Card: Pre-register your calendar hotmail.ca by April 29 for May 8. Shared cost, call Krystal, Balmoral Annual Christmas Supper: Sun, Dec 1, Linda Toews, Vice-President, 403.224.2881 403.346.1955. 2013 - mark your calendar [email protected] Outdoor Flower Pot Planting: Pre-register Debbie Matthie, Treasurer, 403.227.3051 dbbmath@ by May 7 for May 15. Shared cost, call Kathleen, DIVISION 3 gmail.com 403.347.8229. www.div3rec-culture.com Alahna Hunter, Secretary, 403.224.2912 alahna@ Golf Green Passes: Pre-purchase by May 8. Shared Coming Soon – Free weekend swimming pruesplace.ca cost, call Amanda, 403.356.9709. at Collicutt and Dawe Free movie passes with Manja Van Aar, Kneehill Rep, 403.227.0415 h_ Passion Play: Pre-register by May 9, shared cost, call refreshments. Check web site for details. [email protected] Bernie, 403.341.3835. Next Board Meeting set for Sunday, April 14, 7PM DIVISION 5 Community Garage Sale: Pre-register by May 16 at Springbrook Fire Hall. for May 31 and June 1 sale dates, $5 each table. Call Individual/Families of Division 3 are welcome to www.div5rec-culture.com Family Reimbursements - (see our web site for Carla, 403.346.1552. apply for 50% of funding for recreational or cultural Check Your Division 6 Calendar for more events! activities to a maximum of $100 per person per year. detailed application information). Contingency Fund - for applications that may come in For more information, contact Lynn at 403.342.0353 The board welcomes ideas for new recreational and or [email protected] cultural opportunities. New board members welcome. during the year. We endeavor to make our funding equitable and to support as many people in our division as possible. CONNECT WITH SENIORS Red Deer 2013 Heritage Spruce View - Golden West Drop-in Centre Recognition Awards April 10, 2013 There will be a BBQ to follow to celebrate Call for Nominations Chatelaine entertainment – Spring the Connect Celebration 10:00 AM – NOON with the Come Celebrate Spring with us! Seniors year Deadline for submissions, Get ready for some great entertainment end! Tuesday, April 30, 3:00pm from Chatelaine! Chatelaine is a group of ladies from Innisfail and District who sing a Nomination forms are available at The City of Red variety of music and get your toes tapping! Please Deer Culture Services Centre and the Red Deer May 8, 2013 - Last Connect with Seniors contact County office, or online at until Fall Pam Hetu www.reddeer.ca/heritage or www.rdcounty.ca 403.505.9091 Emergency Preparedness and Year End BBQ Heritage recognition awards presentations 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM – Open to all ages or phetu@ Come and learn from the Red Deer County rdcounty.ca September 27, 2013 Emergency Management Coordinator, Lisa to register Dormuth, and Emergency Management for Celebrate our collective past as Red Officer, Tina Colberg, on how to be any of the Deer celebrates its 100th birthday! prepared when an emergency or disaster upcoming may arise in your Community. Increase Programs you and your family’s ability to handle an or for more emergency through implementing a plan information. and 72 Hour Kit. ? ? 76911D5 Red Deer County News APRIL 2013 PAGE 8

FCSS is a program between the province and local Multiplex Gym. First film will be rated G, for younger municipalities with the objective of building strong children (Madagascar 3). Second movie will be for older youth and adults (The Dark Knight Rises). Single communities through prevention, self help and Movie admission: Kids 3 - 12 - $2.00, Adults 13+ - volunteerism. $3.50. Double Feature: Adults 13+ - $5.00. SPRINGBROOK FCSS BOWDEN FCSS Early Childhood Mapping Project Springbrook Healthy Living Team Mom’s Morning Out Data collection is complete for our West Red Deer The Springbrook Healthy Living Team is busy at it for Playtime is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from County Coalition and we have the results of the 2013. Join the committee members every Tuesday at 9 – 11AM for moms and their little ones ages 0 – 5 assessments that were done to gauge kindergarten 10AM for Tuesday Tea at the Springbrook Fire Station. at the Olde Library behind the Bowden Arena. It’s a readiness in our 5 years olds. We will be sharing the Everyone is welcome to join in for tea and a snack! good place to come if you’re new to the community, information about how well our children are doing in Tuesday tea will run every Tuesday until May! a new parent, need to get out of the house when the 5 developmental areas with the Town Council on April Work has started at planning for the 2nd annual weather isn’t great, or just want a meeting place for 8, at the Welcome to Kindergarten event at Bowden Springbrook Bike Rodeo with the event being scheduled friends. Grandview School on April 9, Bowden Play School for June 8, 2013. Join us at our next meeting May 7 to Community Drop In Annual General Meeting on April 17 and at Moms get involved. The Healthy Living Team is also working Wednesday afternoon from 1 – 3PM. Come by for Morning Out on April 23 and 24. We’ll let you know on starting a walking club. Call for more information! coffee/tea, conversation and find out about resources about the work the Coalition has been doing, what New members and new ideas are always welcome! Call for all ages and stages. the successes and gaps are and what parents and the Adrian at 403.350-9533 or 403.886.2506 for more The Olde Library is available for meetings, small community can do to support early years development information or drop by a meeting at the Springbrook gatherings and community groups, free of charge. in Bowden. We will have some terrific resources and Fire Station on the first Tuesday of each month at 7PM. You can call FCSS on the confidential phone line at give-aways as well. DELBURNE FCSS Join us May 7 and get involved! 403.224.2207, or email [email protected] or Springbrook Community Garden like us on Facebook at FCSS Bowden. Summer Youth Coordinator - Now taking The Community Garden is recruiting new members The Aging in Place/Age Friendly Survey for 55+ resumes! for the 2013 growing season as well as volunteers and Seniors Do you love working with kids? Duties include to help with the Community Garden Plot. Rental Available at the Town Office, the Bank, Post Office planning, organizing and implementing the Village plots are now available for this summer. We are also and Library. You can pick up and return your of Delburne summer recreation program for children looking for people to sit on the garden committee to completed surveys to any of those 4 locations until the ages 5 to 17. Must be a full time, post-secondary help with the behind the scenes stuff! end of May. Please take time to provide your valuable student, between the ages of 18 & 30, and returning A garden clean-up scheduled for April 20 & 21 starting feedback and do your part in helping reach the goal to school in the fall. Apply in person at the Delburne at 9AM each day. There will also be a session on weeds of 100 completed surveys. Thank you in advance for Village Office, by fax 403.749.2800 or email delbfcss@ hosted by Red Deer County Agriculture Manager Art your participation. delburne.ca. Application deadline is April 26, 2013. Preachuk. As an avid gardener, Art will be available Seniors Benefits Presentation Thrive Funding - $10,000 for Delburne! for general gardening questions as well. The official Are you getting all of the benefits to which you may Our application to assist in providing healthy opening date for the season will be May 10, 2013. Call be entitled? Mark your calendars and plan to attend nutritional food choices for the community has been now to get the best selection of plots! For information the Seniors Friendship Centre monthly potluck on approved! Community garden - $5500, Community on any of the programs at the Community Garden April 25 at 6:00 PM, followed by a presentation Kitchen - $3000, Good Food Box - $1000, Volunteer please call Adrian at 403.350.9533 or 403.886.2506. Training - $500. This initiative will include all age by Corina Cole, Information Officer of the Alberta Springbrook Yardcare Program Government Seniors Information Services Division. sectors and mobility levels to increase accessibility and Spring is here again and so is the spring Yardcare This informative presentation will be followed by the awareness. Come join the fun! Next COMMUNITY duties! I have several youth ready and available to introduction of our new volunteer Seniors Supports GARDEN meeting is: Monday, March 25, 7:00 to 8:00 take on yardcare jobs around Springbrook. If you are program, where you will meet the ladies who have PM, Village Office. over 65 or are physically limited I can partner you up taken training to be able to assist you in finding out with a youth to help out. Give Adrian a call for more all about benefits and help you to access and complete PENHOLD FCSS information. forms. Volunteers are desperately needed for our community Honouring Volunteers: events. Even only an hour of your time would be WEST COUNTY FCSS greatly appreciated. To volunteer, contact Jazmyn at It’s that time again….time to honour and celebrate C.H.I.P.S Program - Spruce View Bowden and District’s dedicated volunteers during 403.886.3269 or email [email protected]. C.H.I.P.S Program (Children’s Indoor Play Space) National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 21 Seniors Benefits Presentation is at the Spruce View Hall Thursday mornings from – 27, 2013. As a community volunteer, you and Corina Cole of Golden Circle will speak on Monday, 9:30 - 11:30 AM. C.H.I.P.S is a program that provides your family are cordially invited to attend the Annual April 22, 1:00 – 3:00 PM @ Drop In Centre (3001 children 0 - 4 years an opportunity to socialize & Volunteer Appreciation Supper on Tuesday, April Minto Street). Seniors will learn about the five learn through play. There are lots of ride-on cars for 23, 2013 at the Bowden Lions Hall. Doors open at Provincial programs: Alberta Seniors Benefits, Dental, the toddlers and baby toys for the little ones. It is a 5:30PM with welcoming remarks at 6:00PM followed Optical, Education Property Tax Program, and Special great way to meet area parents and children, especially by a delicious supper catered by Starlite Diner. Lots of Needs for Seniors Program. This presentation is free, if you are new to our Community!! Hope to see you prizes and plenty of fun! but please register prior with Jennifer at 403.886.3288 there, coffee is always on!! Cost is $4.00/per family, Income Tax Preparation for seniors, students, low or email [email protected]. Parental Supervision required. Safe At Home/Streetwise Course income or newcomers: Thank You Volunteers! Walk in income tax preparation from 10AM – 3PM at Wednesday, April 24, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for Thank-you to all of the volunteers that take their time the Seniors Friendship Centre on April 10 and 11. If ages 8 – 12 at the Drop In Centre (3001 Minto to make Programs, such as the Community Welcomers you can’t make it on those dates or times, you may Street). $10.00 per child (must pre-register), please Program, a sustainable, well needed Program in drop off your information and forms at the Town pay at Town Office, (2nd floor, Penhold Regional the West Red Deer County; And to the Welcomer’s Office during normal business hours. Please note that Multiplex). For more information, please call Jennifer representatives, who take the time out of their busy the service is provided for basic income tax forms and at 403.886.3288. lives to inform new community members and welcome you will be ineligible for bankruptcy, capital gains/ Movie Madness them to the West County. Thanks to you all, we losses, death, or reporting employment expenses. Sunday, April 28, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM at the appreciate everything you do for our community! Seniors Connect With Students at Spruce View School The Spruce View Junior High Leadership group did a fantastic job on connecting with the Seniors on March 20 at the Community Engagement site room located at the Spruce View School. They played cards, board games and enjoyed great conversation with one another. Carrie Koster-Spruce View Community Site Coordinator, connected with the Cremona Engagement Site where most of the seniors got to experience their first video conference call! Leanne White, President of the Library board, gave them a tour of the library and showed them everything they have access too. Leanne also explained how to go about getting a library membership, which is free to all Red Deer County residents. Paddy Birkeland, librarian for the Spruce View Community Library, was available for all questions they had as well! Thanks so much to the Spruce View School, Junior High leadership group, Carrie Koster, Leanne White and Paddy Birkeland for collaborating with FCSS to make this Connect with the Seniors a huge success!! A thank you also goes out to Corina Cole for putting on a great Seniors Benefits presentation at the February 20 Connect event at the Spruce View Drop-In Centre. Red Deer County News APRIL 2013 PAGE 9

Skatepark in Springbrook… Yes Please!

The Springbrook Community Skatepark Committee is relatively new in Springbrook but it’s already making big waves within the community. Starting in the fall of 2012 as a community initiative to explore the possibility of building a Skatepark in Springbrook the Springbrook Community Skatepark Committee, or SC2 for short, has already made great strides. With a small but dedicated group of volunteers the group has been able to establish an executive committee, establish a partnership with the Springbrook Community Association and have a couple guest speakers from prominent skatepark design companies from Western Canada. There is still a lot to do though, with a goal of raising $500,000 in the next 3 years, the work is just beginning! Dwight Morency – SC2 Chairperson “In our community of Springbrook it has been voiced Hi I’m Dwight Morency the new Chairperson of by youth and adults alike that an area where these the SC2. I retired in 2010 and since moving to activities would be welcomed is well overdue. Springbrook with my family have noticed that the Whether it be to curb summer boredom or to keep kids need something to do. With a background in riders from playing on the street”, says Mike Lewis, Springbrook Community Association President Oilfield Construction I’m hoping I can use those According to the 2011 Stats Canada Census data skills to help the community build a skatepark that the population in Springbrook has grown by 12.9%, we can all be proud of for generations to come. putting the population at almost 1100 people. With current development plans in place the population will nearly double in the next decade. Take into account that the median age of the residents in Springbrook Marty Nish – Vice Chairperson is 28.3 years old and over 35% of the population is under 20 years old the need for recreational activities Hi, I’m Marty Nish. I’ve been living in Springbrook with my for children, youth and young adults goes from family for over 2 years now and we love our community! For apparent to crucial. this reason (also having 2 toddlers) I want to help do my part to Over the next few months the SC2 will be hard at continue making our community of Springbrook a great place work developing their board and strengthening their for families. And I skateboard a little… partnerships with the community of Springbrook and Red Deer County, recruiting further volunteers and setting out fundraising plans on how to raise the hefty sum it will take to make this goal a reality. The group is hoping to raise at least 50% of the capital funds for the project through private and corporate Bob Weinrauch – Treasurer donations with many aspects of the skatepark open I’ve been living in Springbrook since for sponsorship, including, but not limited to the 2002. I’m on the committee because it naming rights of the park and many of its features. is important to have something for the Donations are now being accepted from individuals as youth of the community to promote a well as businesses. For more information or to donate go to www.sc-sc.org for contact information. healthy and active lifestyle and learn to “I am proud to announce the partnership of the take pride in their community. Springbrook Community Association with the Springbrook Community Skatepark Committee with the goal to bring an outdoor skatepark facility to our community. It is great to see the amount of ground this committee has managed to gain in the last few months, already meeting with skatepark builders and getting conceptual designs”, says Lewis KorinaK Boettcher – Secretary Dedicated volunteers and full support from the MyM name is Korina Boettcher. I joined SC2 because Springbrook community will be of the utmost importance to is a diamond in the rough. The more facilities and recreational make this project a success. The SC2 is still looking areasa we can offer the more we attract young families to the for volunteers to help with the cause. While specific educations, backgrounds and or skill sets are not community.c I think the skateboard park is a great starting point. required, the drive to better the community certainly OurO community needs to provide safe, fun, physical activities for is. For information on the project a website has been ouro current and future youth. created to keep the community informed as well as help answer any questions people may have you can visit the SC2 web page or call one of the executive for more information. There are also 2 meetings per month that take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at the Springbrook Fire Station #4 on Airport Drive. These meetings are open to the public with everyone encouraged to attend. For more information on the Springbrook Community Skatepark Committee (SC2) check out the webpage at www.sc-sc.org or call Dwight Morency at 403.573.4451. Red Deer County News APRIL 2013 PAGE 10 Red Deer County News APRIL 2013 PAGE 11 Preparing for the Thaw

As temperatures rise and we watch the “white stuff” disappear, it is time for Weeping Tile and Sump Pumps property owners to evaluate what measures and steps have been taken to minimize Weeping Tiles is a drainage system that is installed flooding. Basement flooding typically is at or near the foundation base of the house and is the result of surface flooding, subsurface designed to collect all the subsurface water before infiltration through foundation cracks, or it has a chance to collect near the foundation wall sewer backup. A properly installed backflow and cause seepage into basements. Depending preventer can greatly reduce the risk of on how the weeping tile was originally designed sewage backup. Whether you are on an and constructed, it may be piped away by an acreage or farm, or in an urban style setting, independent storm service to a storm collection the risk of flooding due to surface and system. In most cases in Red Deer County, the subsurface water can also be reduced by the weeping tile is connected to a sump pump which following relatively inexpensive and easy to pumps the collected subsurface water up to the maintain water drainage systems: surface where it is discharged to ground away from 1) Surface Drainage through proper Lot the house. Grading A properly designed, installed and maintained 2) Roof Drainage (Eaves Trough, weeping tile and/or sump pump system can be Downspouts, and Splash Guards) critical to the effectiveness of keeping water out of 3) Foundation Drainage (Weeping Tiles your basement. and Sump Pumps) If there is large scale flooding

Why is a Roof Drainage so Important? Basement flooding If you live in Central Alberta, you know the weather If your basement floods, the first thing to do is to can be extremely unpredictable from day to day, or call your insurance provider. They will be able to even minute to minute. On average, we see about guide you and give you direction as far as the steps 350 millimeters of rain over the summer months. you need to take. If your insurance provider informs An average summer rain shower can bring 6 to 10 you that the damage is non-insurable, then contact millimeters. From a average sized house, that will Red Deer County. If damage is extensive enough transfer approximately 1000L of storm water from and wide spread throughout the region, Red Deer the roof of your house to the ground surrounding County may submit an application to the Province of you house. A properly designed, installed and Alberta for a Disaster Recovery Program. maintained eaves trough and downspout system will Once flooding has occurred, you will want to clean properly capture rain water and direct it away from it up and start restoration measures as soon as your house foundation. Things to consider: possible to minimize any health hazards the flooding - Works best in conjunction with proper Lot may have caused. If you are on rural property, Grading be sure to assess your water well. If your well has - Downspouts should be 4 to 6 feet away from been compromised, be sure to treat it accordingly the foundation wall so that your drinking water is safe to use. During - Use splash guards where appropriate to the cleanup and restoration procedures, be sure reduce the risk of erosion and pooling near to record all the damages including pictures, an Section 6.2 “No person shall discharge or cause to be your foundation itemized list, as well as associated costs. discharged or have a connection that would allow the County response to flooding discharge of any sub-surface drainage, surface water, or In an effort to conserve water for use on lawns The County does not have a program in place to unpolluted Clearwater waste to any sanitary sewer...... ” and gardens, downspouts can be directed in to assist residents affected by flooding. With that said, Residents who are on water and sewer utility pay a rain barrels for water capture. Keep in mind, a if damage occurs to County residents due to natural monthly fixed fee as well as a usage fee (Fees Bylaw). heavy rain can easily fill a rain barrel and cause it events, such as flooding due to heavy rain, we Water consumption is metered however sewer is not, to overflow and spill over near your foundation; encourage residents to call the County to report their therefore sewer usage is deemed to be 80% of your water therefore a rain barrel overflow system should also losses. In order to apply for a Provincial Disaster consumption. If surface or subsurface water is directed be considered to take that water away from your Recovery Program three (3) criteria must be met: into the sanitary system through sump pump discharge, house. The damage must be a result of a severe weather event, non-insurable, and widespread (meaning a direct weeping tile connections or direct downspout What is Lot Grading? lot of residents affected by the same event). Red connections, unaccounted for volumes enter the sewage Lot grading and eaves troughs work hand-in-hand Deer County may submit a request, on behalf of its system causing a wide range of operational issues and to divert surface water away from your house. A residents, to the Provincial Disaster Recovery potentially compromising the system and its ability to properly designed lot grading plan will not only perform at its full capacity. protect your house from flooding, but also your Some useful information sites: To further reinforce this element of the Wastewater neighbor (if you happen to be in a subdivision or If your family does experience severe flooding, • After Flooding: http://www.aema.alberta. Bylaw, an addition was made to the Fee Bylaw, Schedule hamlet). Here are a few things to consider: it is important to have an emergency plan and ca/documents/ema/Flood_Guide_July_2005. F, Utility Charges that is intended to deter people who - A minimum of a 4% grade within 4 feet (1.2 kit prepared ahead of time. This should include pdf continue to violate these elements of the Wastewater m) from your house. arrangements for people, pets, and livestock should Bylaw. - Use of proper soils during the landscape your residence become uninhabitable. Having • Alberta Health Services (AHS): http://www. Applicable Bylaws “Section 5.4 and/or Section 6.2 – any property that has construction of your lot grading is emergency phone numbers handy is always a good albertahealthservices.ca/ The following excerpts are from the Wastewater Bylaw a connection (e.g. sump pump) to the County Sanitary important. idea. It is also extremely important to pay attention Sewer System that allows discharge of sub-surface - Be conscious of settlement, especially in the to messages on local radio and internet. By following and apply to residents who are located within areas that • Alberta Emergency Management Agency are provided municipal wastewater services. drainage, surface water or unpolluted Clearwater waste following years after construction. Periodic the information you see and hear, you can avoid (AEMA): http://www.aema.alberta.ca/ inspection and repairs may be required to potentially dangerous situations. Red Deer County Section 5.4 “All building downspouts and sump pump into the system, the following rates will apply: Residential property $50.00 per month and Commercial Property ensure proper grade is maintained. always posts emergency information on our website • Consumer Tips on Home Renovations, discharges shall have a drainage extension securely - Downspout and sump pump discharge – www.rdcounty.ca. fastened or placed to direct drainage away from a roof $100.00 per month. Alberta Government: http://www. hoses should direct water away from your run-off collection system or foundation and drain toward For more information on Red Deer County Bylaw, please foundation, yet not affect the adjacent parcel. servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/tipsheets/ a street, lane, or right of way...... ” visit www.rdcounty.ca Home_Renovations.pdf Red Deer County News APRIL 2013 PAGE 12

Roadside Weed in these areas. contacting the County and signing a Vegetation Control The Ag. Services Department Agreement. By signing the landowner agrees to: Control strives to maintain a high level • Control noxious weeds, of weed control throughout the • Destroy prohibited noxious weeds and, County through an Integrated • Post and maintain proper signage Pest Management approach. These agreements will be permanent until they are Cultural, biological, mechanical terminated by either Red Deer County or the Landowner and chemical controls are all affected. This agreement also requires the landowner to used to reduce and where post the corners of the parcel with signs supplied by Red possible eradicate noxious weed Deer County (deposit required). infestations. The signs serve multiple functions: Red Deer County’s 2013 • Eliminate the risk of an accidental herbicide Roadside Weed Control application, Program will begin May 15, • Notify neighbours of a chemically sensitive area 2013 and will continue until • Highlight alternative vegetation control options October 31, 2013. Our roadside • Remind the landowner of their responsibility to trucks will selectively spot- control problem vegetation spray herbicide along municipal Organic farms, greenhouses, market gardens, berry farms Right-of-Ways and Provincial or producers of chemically sensitive crops are encouraged Highways. Only areas with a to sign a Vegetation Control Agreement with the County. PURSUANT to Bylaw No 21/73, the occupant or owner visible weed infestation will be Organic producers growing sensitive crops are also advised of land shall for the purposes of The Weed Control Act is treated with herbicide. Weed control being the main goal to leave a buffer along roadsides to help reduce their risk of deemed to be the occupant of that portion of any highway if this program, however brush and small tree control/ herbicide damage. within Red Deer County which adjoins his land and lies removal is another goal. The deadline for 2013 Vegetation Control Agreements is between the boundary of his land and the middle line of This undesirable vegetation is a safety risk along our May 15, 2013. the highway. roadways. It can shelter and hide wildlife, reduce For more information or to view a Vegetation Control This bylaw has been in effect since 1973 and clearly states visibility around intersections, impede the movement of Agreement, go to our website: that the landowner is responsible for the control of weeds farm equipment and encourage snow drifting/moisture http://rdcounty.ca/Agriculture/Weeds/Weed-Control- (including the fence-line and ditch) to the centerline of retention which drastically increases road maintenance Programs the road. Legal responsibility for weed control therefore costs. Controlling this brush through mechanical removal rests with the adjacent landowner. As a service for local and herbicide application is the most cost-effective and safe If you have any questions regarding the agreements or the landowners, Red Deer County Agricultural Services method to deal with these issues. process please call Cody McIntosh, Assistant Agricultural Department administers a County-wide Roadside Weed An adjacent landowner may opt out of this program and Manager at 403.350.2165 Control Program to control Prohibited and Noxious weeds take on the Roadside Vegetation Control themselves by

Deadline for Haying Water Marauders! Requests – May 15 Invasive aquatic plants are becoming a Yellow Flag Iris has an additional issue Are you planning on harvesting the grass growing concern to many landowners. to deal with in that it can establish in along the municipal right of way this It is common for these plants to be land that dries out over the season, so summer? purchased as garden ornamentals it only needs water to initially develop. If you are, please fill out and submit a Haying of roads – Request Form by May for use around ponds. The greatest 15. Red Deer County annually controls threat these plants pose is entering roadside vegetation through mowing, an ecosystem and then completely brushing and herbicide application. These changing the environment around programs start in Mid-May and continue them. These plants easily out-compete until freeze up in the fall. The only way County. It currently is only located at to ensure that programs don’t interfere native vegetation for space and with your plans to hay the roadside right- resources which can result in a cascade one site and county crews are working of-way is to fill in and submit the Haying of greater consequences such as hard to eliminate it from this area. This request form by May 15. This allows our shore erosion, sedimentation or even plant is high on our list to watch for. departments time to properly map these request areas and avoid applying herbicide eutrophication. Early detection and on or mowing these areas before they can rapid response is the best approach be hayed. to take to these weeds since there Haying of Roads – Request form can are very few viable control options be found online at http://rdcounty.ca/ once they have established. The main Purple loosestrife: Agriculture/Livestock/Haying-Grazing and faxed to 403.346.9840 attn: difficulty in controlling them lies in This plant is present in small Agricultural Services or you stop in at the their preferred habitat; water. This populations in Alberta. It has made Red Deer County Centre, fill in and submit quite often means that herbicides are its way west from Manitoba where the form in person. not an option for control; however, it has completely decimated many For more information on this program manual and cultural control practices ecosystems. This is another plant that please call Cody McIntosh, Assistant are difficult , very time consuming we do not want in our county! Agricultural Manager at 403.350.2165 and may even worsen the problem by spreading plant propagules. The If you suspect you have found any following are some of the plants to Yellow Flag Iris: of these plants, even if you’re not watch closely for: This plant has yet to be found in completely sure, please contact Red Deer County but is present in Agricultural Services! Flowering Rush: neighboring municipalities and could This plant has been found in Red Deer easily make its way into our county. Red Deer County News APRIL 2013 PAGE 13

RENTAL / DEMO EQUIPMENT for Red Deer County MORE RENTALS For Red Deer County Landowners Landowners 403.350.2163 NEW BOOKING: www.rdcounty.ca/agriculture Shelterbelt Tree Planter Are you planting a shelterbelt this spring? We may be able to help. Red Deer County has available for rent a pull-type tree planter. This planter is ideal for planting long rows of bare root or plug style tree seedlings. This two-seater implement can plant up to 3500 trees in 1 day which, depending on spacing, can ATV WEED SPRAYER stretch for miles. In recent years, more $30 for the day... it simply attaches to the and more landowners have wanted to use back of your ATV. the equipment and complete the work in the evenings and weekends. Now the tree planting equipment is available to rent for no fee (deposit required). This will allow a landowner to complete the work during the day, evening or weekend with their own crew responsible for the planting. The landowner will be responsible for picking-up, safely operating, cleaning and PLASTIC MULCH APPLICATOR Protect newly seeded tree seedlings, conserve returning the equipment. moisture and ensure a healthy stand. Your For more information, or to book tractor required. the Tree Planter please call Roland at 403.342.8654 2% Liquid Strychnine concentrate available for 2013 Alberta farmers will once again have access to 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate (2% LSC) for the 2013 season. Similar to last year, local municipalities are still responsible for distributing the product to its agricultural resident. As the label reads, TRUCK BOX WEED SPRAYER strychnine can only be sold until Dec 31, 2013 but it can be used $30 for the day, it slips in the back of your until April of 2015. If you require 2% LSC please pre-order your truck and is simple to use. product to ensure supply. Baiting Richardson Ground Squirrels is most effective in early spring when food supply is limited and before reproduction has occurred. Requirements for use of 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate: • Product can only be sold to bona fide farmers who have an infestation of Richardson’s Ground Squirrels. (Farm Fuel # required) AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMSFOR RED DEER COUNTY LANDOWNERS • The farmer must have an “economically significant” population 403.350.2163 – www.rdcounty.ca/agriculture SAFE WATER WELLS INITIATIVE of RGS as defined by Agriculture and Rural Development, Protect good wells and aquifers. We will help buying plugging material and some SOLAR LIVESTOCK WATERER AND which is; 1 hole per 4 strides walking or 20% crop damage in labour. AGRICULTURAL TRAINING SPONSORSHIP FENCING a 100 metre strip adjacent to a pasture – or road allowance. “TRY BEFORE YOU BUY” • Farmers must sign a LSC agreement, and will be limited to 2 We will cover 50% up to $200 for Ag related courses and seminars. FENCELINE WEED CONTROL PROGRAM See herd health improve with a clean supply cases per person per purchase. Cleaning up roadside fence lines? We can help and spray a ½ mile for $100. of fresh water, and improve pastures with • Producers are required to attend a short training session on OFF THE CREEK PROGRAM extra fencing. 2% Liquid Strychnine. This training will be completed in Access funding for on the ground projects like off-stream watering and fencing. conjunction with product distribution on Friday mornings ST. JOHN’S SAFETY TRAINING SPONSORSHIP from 9:00am-12:00pm. Producers are required to phone 50% up to $200 available for First Aid, TDG, and What Every Babysitter should know. the Agriculture Department at the County to pre-order their ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLANNING Strychnine to ensure supply. Develop and Update your Environmental Farm Plan. Assess the environmental fac- • 1 case (24 bottles) of strychnine should treat approximately tors on your farm, develop a plan to address them, demonstrate your stewardship! 1600 holes GROWING FORWARD Get assistance to access funding for a wide variety of on-the-ground projects, from • Strychnine will only be sold in multiples of 6 bottles (1/4 case), manure application equipment to water wells and beyond. up to a maximum of 2 cases per farmer per pick-up ATV / QUAD TRAINING SPONSORSHIP Get the kids started with good driving habits and learn some techniques that could LIVESTOCK TAG READER Distribution of 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate will begin on save you from serious injury. Take a Certified course and we will help, 50% up to 2 wands available, free. Easy sorting and Friday, April 5, 2013 and conclude on July 12, 2013 $100. inventory. PASTURE, RANGE AND RIPARIAN HEALTH ASSESSMENTS To order, or if you have any questions please phone Agriculture find out how your grazing management is working for you, get ideas for the future. Services at 403.350.2163. Free and confidential.

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The PFRA Shelterbelt Riparian Reforestation Project Highlights Program: Gone, By Nolan Duguid, Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) From Aug. 7-10, 2012 AWES, along with Red Deer and riparian zones landowners can adopt and practice the but definitely not County, Clearwater County and two local landowners, following management activities: partnered in the North Raven River Riparian Reforestation • Avoid draining or filling any portion of a wetland. forgotten. Project. • Avoid operating equipment in riparian areas as much With funding as possible. If required operate during the frozen parts By Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator provided by the of the year. In 1901, what was called the “Plains Tree Planting Alberta Conservation • If removing trees do so in small patches or single tree Program” was started by the Government of Canada. In Associations Grant removals to minimize impact 1903, the first 6,000 trees went out to the first 44 prairie Eligible Conservation • Reestablish the vegetation in riparian zones by planting farmers to participate in what became commonly, Fund, 25,000 white appropriate trees, shrubs and herbaceous species. Do and affectionately, known as “the PFRA Shelterbelt spruce (Picea glauca) not plant invasive plants within a riparian zone as seeds seedlings were planted can be transported downstream. Program”. along the North Raven • Leaving snag trees, “wolf” trees and naturally fallen In 2013, the Government of Canada will close the door River. This project aims to re-establish a treed buffer trees. These trees provide important habitat for many on this program, along the river. Riparian forest buffers have many benefits wildlife species. permanently. to land owners, downstream water users and wildlife. • Fence off wetlands and riparian zones to control how, The last trees to In 2013, if our funding applications are successful, when, or if livestock use these areas. Use remote come from the AWES, Red Deer County, and Mountain View County watering systems to improve water quality for livestock. Shelterbelt Program are looking to work with landowners in the Eagle Creek • Build proper bridges or use portable bridges for will be arriving at watershed, to continue the Riparian Reforestation Project machinery or livestock stream crossings. the County Office in along that creek. Eagle Creek residents can contact Ken • Avoid or minimize activities during the critical periods the next few weeks. Lewis if you are interested in that opportunity. for wildlife. Consult local Fish and Wildlife personnel People who are Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society (Cows for critical time periods. and Fish) define riparian areas as the lands adjacent to • Control grazing intensity (the number of livestock and receiving trees will streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands, where the vegetation the duration of grazing) to reduce grazing impacts in be notified soon, 100 years and more than and soils are strongly influenced by the presence of water. the riparian zone. about when they can This is generally seen in different types of vegetation Please note: there are several programs that help come pick them up 810,000,000 trees later, the last PFRA Shelterbelt compared to the upland vegetation. landowners pay for the costs of adopting many of for planting. Program trees go into the Naturally vegetated riparian areas reduce the amount of these practices. Contact Ken Lewis, Red Deer County’s sediment and nutrients entering wetlands and streams Conservation Coordinator for information on these In its final year ground in 2013. alone, the Shelterbelt and provide habitat benefits to fish and other wildlife. programs. Sediment can damage fish spawning habitat and reduce Program will be For more information on riparian forest buffers or tree food supplies for fish resulting in lower fish populations. providing 5,026,690 tree and shrub seedlings to 10,132 planting please contact: Shoreline vegetation provides shade, reduces water forward-thinking landowners across Canada’s prairies The Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society at info@ temperature and improves habitat for fish. awes-ab.ca or Ken Lewis at 403-342-8653 or klewis@ and parklands. Riparian habitats are also important to a variety of other th rdcounty.ca In 2008, the Shelterbelt Program’s 800,000,000 tree/ wildlife. Wooded areas located near water provide shrub was distributed... nesting habitat and cover for many bird species including ATTENTION COUNTY RESIDENTS INTERESTED IN Tree Canada has developed a basic calculation to come ducks, shorebirds and songbirds. A noted riparian habitat TREE PLANTING up with a very rough estimate of how much carbon resident is the beaver. Although beavers are sometimes With the end of the PFRA Shelterbelt Program, there are gets sequestered when trees get planted. The link to considered a pest, they are ecologically important. Beaver new programs to help County landowners pay for trees. the site is: http://treecanada.ca/files/9913/5464/5180/ ponds support a variety of waterfowl and other mammals The program described in this article is one example, but What_trees_can_do_to_reduce_CO2_1999.pdf such as, muskrats, mink and otter. By cutting trees, there are at least 2 other programs that may be available When I crunch the numbers as described in the link beavers increase the abundance of shade-intolerant to you. Contact Ken Lewis at 403-342-8653 or klewis@ above, for the roughly 5 million trees and shrubs that shrubs, which increases shrubby forage production for rdcounty.ca for details. Watch for more information in the Shelterbelt Program has helped landowners put in moose, deer and hares. future editions of the County News. In order to maintain the important functions of wetlands the ground in 2013 here’s what I get: • These 5 million trees and shrubs will remove about 51,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air, each Growing Forward in Red Deer County year, for the next 80 years. By Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator • That calculation is based on an “average tree”. Many Growing Forward 2 is Starting Up! Grazing and Winter Feeding Management Program Shelterbelt Program plants are shrubs...so, let’s be The new Growing Forward 2 (GF2) starts this month Total grants to Red Deer County producers: $111,688 “conservative” and take only 10% of that number... (April 2013). Farmers and ranchers can find details on Projects: the full suite of GF2 programs on-line (simplest thing is to that gives us a total removal of 5,100 tonnes of carbon Alternative and year-round watering systems – 25 dioxide from the air, each year, for the next 80 years. Google: “Growing Forward 2 Alberta”), or call the Alberta Agriculture Information Centre at 310-FARM (310-3276). Shelterbelt establishment – 1 • The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates Red Deer County producers can contact me anytime, Portable shelters, constructed wind screens and wind breaks - 9 that an “average car” emits about 5.1 tonnes of carbon for information about the water, environmental, grazing, Fencing to protect sensitive areas – 8 dioxide per year (source: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/ manure, and cropping related Growing Forward 2 Fencing to enhance grazing management – 6 climate/documents/420f11041.pdf ) programs. I’m available to help you with the planning and Riparian area management – 2 paperwork you might need to do, to access this funding. • So, being “conservative”, just the Shelterbelt Program Integrated Crop Management Program trees going in the ground this year, has the equivalent Contact me at 403-342-8653 or [email protected] . Total grants to Red Deer County producers: $170,579 impact of taking 1000 cars off the road...permanently. Results of Growing Forward 1 in Red Deer County As usual, Red Deer County producers were leaders in the • That 1000 cars doesn’t take into account the 4 million Projects: province, in taking innovative actions on their farms and Variable rate technology for fertilizer/pesticide application – 10 trees and shrubs that went in the ground in 2012, or ranches during the Growing Forward 1 period. 2011, or 2010, etc. Improved pest management – 10 From April 2008 to March 2013, Growing Forward 1 ran Improved seeding systems – 3 in Alberta, with many programs available to innovative I don’t know a lot of people lining up to take their Safe fuel storage – 19 car off the road, permanently...but I do know a lot of producers, including those in Red Deer County. Over that time period, I was able to work with many of those landowners who’ve cared enough to line up and plant Manure Management Program producers, providing information and assistance for those Total grants to Red Deer County producers: $414,000 some trees. accessing the Grazing and Winter Feeding Management Projects: Good-bye, Prairie Shelterbelt Program. To you, to your Program, the Manure Management Program, and the Improved solid manure storages – 4 staff, and to the thousands of landowners who have Integrated Crop Management Program. Improved run-on/off control – 1 planted the millions of trees...on behalf of my kids: I recently checked with Alberta Agriculture staff, to find out the “final numbers” for Red Deer County producers. In Manure treatment (solid liquid separation) – 1 thank you. total, Red Deer County producers completed 110 projects. Manure treatment (composting) – 1 Alberta Ag is still crunching the final numbers, but below Improved land application of manure (injection or vertical beater) – 10 is what they were able to provide us as of March 19.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2012 1.0 CALL TO ORDER the sum of $1,509,666.38 including GST and CC-13-036 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald The regular meeting of Red Deer County an additional 10 percent for contingency. to approve the application to subdivide 8.09 Council was held in the Council Chambers of CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY hectares (20 acres) from NW 35-36-26-4, subject the Red Deer County Centre located at 38106 5.0 DELEGATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS to eight conditions. TIE VOTE - MOTION Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, and 5.2 12:00 p.m. – Earl Dreeshen, M.P. – in LOST Mayor Wood, Councillors Archibald and was called to order by Mayor J.J. Wood at attendance to assist Deputy Mayor Philip Massier in favor Councillors Gehrke, Hoar and 11:51 a.m. Massier with the presentation of the Queen’s Lorenz opposed PRESENT: Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor Diamond Jubilee Medal to Mayor Jim Wood, Due to the lost motion, the application is P.J.R. Massier, Councillors P.T. Archibald, G.W. Fire Chief Tom Metzger and Fire Lieutenant deemed refused. Gehrke, D.G. Hoar and R.R. Lorenz. Shawn Howery. 8.0 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS STAFF PRESENT: County Manager C. Herzberg, Recess: 12:07 p.m. 8.2 NE 34-35-28-4 (Division 4) – (1) Assistant County Manager R. Henderson, Reconvene: County Council meeting called consideration of Bylaw No. 2012/2.05 – a bylaw Corporate Services Director H. Gray, Planning back to order at 1:30 p.m. to redesignate 1.21 hectares (3 acres) from and Development Services Director C. Cvik, 9.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Agricultural District “Ag” to Medium Industrial Operations Services Director M. Campbell, A summary of the comments received by the District “MI,” and (2) application to subdivide Corporate Communications Manager T. Harke persons in attendance at the public hearing is 1.21 hectares (3 acres) to accommodate the and Legislative Services Assistant S. Saretsky. attached and is considered to be part of these future construction of a cardlock and bulk fuel Planning/Development administration in minutes. The public hearing closed at 1:31 p.m. facility. attendance for development applications: R. 9.1 Bylaw No. 2013/2.01 – a bylaw to Recess: 1:58 p.m. Barr, F. Joynt and T. March. redesignate Lot 3, Block 4, Plan 992-0008, Reconvene: 2:09 p.m. 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA SE 6-39-27-4 (4.01 hectares/9.91 acres) Councillor Archibald not eligible to vote on Administration advised of the request to have from Country Residential District “R-1” to the motion presented for Bylaw No. 2012/2.05 Agenda Items No. 5.1 and 8.1 withdrawn from Agricultural District “Ag.” as she was absent from the December 4, 2012, today’s agenda. CC-13-033 & 134 Second and third readings to public hearing. CC-13-030 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald Bylaw No. 2013/2.01. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CC-13-037 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar to to amend the agenda by deleting Items No. 6.0 REPORTS refer decision on Bylaw No. 2012/2.05 to allow 5.1 and 8.1 and to approve the agenda as 6.2 Re-open a Closed Road Allowance – the applicant to work with administration on amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Assessment Services Manager B. Boomer a revised plan to redesignate the land from 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES reported on an application to give first reading Agricultural District “Ag” to Direct Control CC-13-031 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to a bylaw to reopen the closed portion of District “DCD” with conditions that a cardlock to approve the minutes of the February 5, road allowance in the SE 16-34-3-5, Twp Rd and salvage yard are not permitted uses. 2013, regular meeting of County Council as 342. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Bylaw No. 2013/3 – a bylaw to reopen the Councillor Archibald did not vote on this 6.0 REPORTS closed portion of road allowance adjoining the motion 6.1 Award of Contract for Rge Rd 271 Roadway south boundary of SE 16-34-3-5. 11.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillors Improvements and Storm Water Outlet CC-13-035 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar that reported on meetings they have attended on -Engineering Manager R. Mayhew reported on Bylaw No. 2013/3 be given first reading with behalf of Red Deer County since February 6, the recommendation to award the contract for the public hearing to be scheduled for April 9, 2013. this construction project. 2013.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 13.0 ADJOURNMENT CC-13-032 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke 7.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS CC-13-038 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to award the contract for the Rge Rd 271 7.1 NW 35-36-26-4 (Division 3) – application to that the County Council meeting adjourn. Roadway Improvements and Storm Water subdivide a 8.09-hectare (20-acre) bare parcel TIME: 2:26 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Outlet construction to Urban Dirt Works for from 64.7 hectares (160 acres). MUNICIPAL PLANNING February 19, 2013 COMMISSION Present: Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke, meeting as submitted.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Martin, Kathy Parsonage, Rob Schwartz and Mayor J.J. Wood, Councillors P.T. Archibald, 5.0 NEW BUSINESS Jim Lougheed. D.G. Hoar, R.R. Lorenz and P.J.R. Massier. 5.1 Howell’s Excavating Ltd. - SE 13-36-2-5 Phil French (Red Deer River Naturalists), Ike Staff Present: County Manager C. Herzberg, (Division 5) Johansson (Dickson Fish and Game) and Tony Assistant County Manager R. Henderson, Persons present who spoke to this application: Blake (Red Deer Resident). Planning and Development Services Director Adjacent Landowners: Adele McKechnie, Susan Reid Howell, Dwayne Howell and C. Cvik, Corporate Services Director H. Gray, Telford, Dale Gies, Trevor Christian, Tanya Dusty Howell, Applicants, and Brent Operations Services Director M. Campbell, Christian, and Gwendolyn Stewart-Palmer Lennox,Waterline Resources Inc., and Dennis Corporate Communications Manager T. LLP(on behalf of Adele and John McKechnie, Westhoff, Westhoff Engineering Resources Harke, Development/Planning Administration Trevor and Tanya Christian, Joel and Ginger Inc., on behalf of the applicants.MPC-13-016 R. Barr and D. Bedford and Legislative Services Christian, Jason and Susan Telford, Dennis Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar to approve Assistant S. Saretsky. Krause, Gordon and Brenda Burwash, Dale the discretionary use Development Permit 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Gies, Dean Sundquist and Fay Pethic, Dale for aggregate mining and processing on a Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke called the and Glenn Christian, Marianne Nicholson, portion of the SE 13-36-2-5, subject to 31 meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Gary Westman, Candace Abraham, Pete and conditions being met to the satisfaction of the 2.0 AGENDA Cheryl (Barrett) Woods, James Mikkleson, Craig Development Officer. MOTION DEFEATED MPC-13-014Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood McPhee and Mark and Simon Spence). 6.0 ADJOURNMENT to approve the agenda as submitted. Landowners: Glennis Christian, Joel Christian, MPC-13-017Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Dean Sundquist, Glenn Mainland, Jenna that the Municipal Planning Commission 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES McKechnie (on behalf of Gary Westman), meeting of February 19, 2013, be adjourned. MPC-13-015Moved by Councillor D.G. 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March 5,2013 COUNCIL 1.0 CALL TO ORDER 6.2 Proposed AAMDC Resolution – request CC-13-046 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke The regular meeting of Red Deer County received from the County of St. Paul to endorse that the County Council meeting go in camera Council was held in the Council Chambers of an emergent resolution being proposed in TIME: 11:03 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY the Red Deer County Centre located at 38106 relation to Funding of Approved Water for Life Legal matter to be discussed. Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, and was Projects Based on Actual Total Costs. Councillor Hoar excused himself from the called to order by Mayor J.J. Wood at 10:08 CC-13-042 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar that meeting at this time: 11:04 a.m. a.m. Red Deer County endorse the County of St. CC-13-047 Moved by Councillor P.T. PRESENT: Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor Paul’s emergent resolution regarding Funding Archibald that the County Council meeting P.J.R. Massier, Councillors P.T. Archibald and of Approved Water for Life Projects Based on come out of camera TIME: 11:24 a.m. G.W. Gehrke. Councillor D.G. Hoar attended via Actual Total Costs at the AAMDC 2013 Spring CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Councillor Hoar did phone and excused himself from the meeting Convention. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY not vote on this motion at 11:04 a.m. 6.3 Delburne’s 100th Centennial Celebrations 10.1 Department of National Defense, ABSENT Councillor R.R. Lorenz. – request received from Delburne’s 100 Ziplock Hangar, Innisfail Airport – Assessment STAFF PRESENT: Assistant County Manager R. Year Centennial Committee for a financial Services Manager B. Boomer reported on Henderson, Corporate Services Director H. Gray, contribution toward the costs for the the recommendation for Red Deer County to Planning and Development Services Director C. celebration events planned for June 29 to July negotiate the purchase of this facility with the Cvik, Operations Services Director M. Campbell, 1, 2013. intent to sell the hangar to the Central Alberta Corporate Communications Administration CC-13-043 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Gliding Club. A. Ferguson and Legislative Services Massier to approve the request received CC-13-048 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald Administration N. Lougheed and S. Saretsky. from Delburne’s 100 Year Centennial to authorize County administration to Planning/Development administration in Committee for Red Deer County to provide negotiate and purchase from the Department attendance for development applications: R. funding of $5,000 for Delburne’s Centennial of National Defense the Ziplock Hangar located Barr and F. Joynt. Celebrations to be held June 29 to July 1, 2013. at the Innisfail Airport and to then sell the 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY said facility to the Central Alberta Gliding 2.1 Additional Agenda Items 6.4 Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant – Club subject to the terms as agreed upon. Administration – 10.1 – Legal Matter request for a financial contribution to assist CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Councillor Hoar did CC-13-039 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald with the costs incurred by the Plant’s recent not vote on this motion to approve the agenda and additional agenda purchase of a color sorter. Recess: 11:25 a.m. item as submitted.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CC-13-044 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald Reconvene: County Council meeting called 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES that Red Deer County provide a grant for 25 back to order at 1:30 p.m. with Mayor J.J. CC-13-040 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke percent of the costs incurred by the Innisfail Wood, Deputy Mayor P.J.R. Massier, Councillors to approve the minutes of the February 19, Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant (IMSCP) for P.T. Archibald and G.W. Gehrke in attendance. 2013, regular meeting of County Council as the purchase and installation of a color 9.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY sorter, up to a maximum of $25,000, on the A summary of the comments received by the 6.0 REPORTS condition that the IMSCP submit a listing of persons in attendance at the public hearing is 6.1 2013 Municipal Election – consideration all expenses and revenues involved with this attached and is considered to be part of these of some preliminary matters in relation to the project to Red Deer County; and to approve an minutes. The public hearing closed at 2:37 p.m. October 21, 2013, Municipal Election. amendment to the 2013 operating budget to CC-13-041 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke cover the costs incurred by Red Deer County 9.1 Bylaw No. 2013/1 - a bylaw for the closure that (1) Nancy Lougheed be appointed as for this approval with the funds to be drawn of Range Road 21 located between NE 11 Red Deer County’s Returning Officer for the from the contingency. CARRIED Mayor Wood, and NW 12, 39-2-5 at the shoreline of Sylvan 2013 Municipal Election pursuant to Section Councillors Archibald, Hoar and Massier in Lake to provide for the installation of a 13(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act; favor Councillor Gehrke opposed barrier to restrict vehicle access to the lake at (2) Red Deer County, pursuant to Section 73 7.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS this location; foot access to Sylvan Lake will of the Local Authorities Election Act, hold an 7.1 NE 17-35-27-4 (Division 4) – application to continue to be provided. advance vote for the 2013 Municipal Election; subdivide a 5.45-hectare (13.46-acre) parcel CC-13-049 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke and (3) Red Deer County, pursuant to Sections containing a farmstead. to refer decision on Bylaw No. 2013/1 for 77.1 and 77.2 of the Local Authorities Election CC-13-045 Moved by Councillor D.G. further review and consideration following the Act, provide electors with the opportunity Hoar that the application to subdivide feedback received during the public hearing to vote by Special Ballot during the 2013 5.45 hectares (13.46 acres) from NE 17-35-27- process. CARRIED Mayor Wood, Councillors Municipal Election provided said electors 4 is approved, subject to seven conditions. Archibald and Gehrke in favor Councillor meet the eligibility requirements, with CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11.0 COMMITTEE Massier opposed application for Special Ballot to be accepted REPORTS Councillors reported on meetings 13.0 ADJOURNMENT by any of the following means: in writing, they have attended on behalf of Red Deer CC-13-050 Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier by telephone, by fax, in person or by e-mail. County since February 20, 2013. that the County Council meeting adjourn. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 10.0 IN-CAMERA SESSIONS TIME: 2:41 p.m.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MUNICIPAL PLANNING March 5, 2013 COMMISSION Present: Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke, tion N. Lougheed and S. Saretsky. 5.0 NEW BUSINESS Mayor J.J. Wood, Councillors P.T. Archibald, 1.0 CALL TO ORDER 5.1 Bill and Diane Tirrell – Lot A, Plan 792-0227, D.G. Hoar (attended the meeting via phone) Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke called the SW 4-38-26-4 and P.J.R. Massier. meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. MPC-13-020 Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood to ap- Absent: Councillor R.R. Lorenz. 2.0 AGENDA prove the application for a 6.93-metre (22.7’) Staff Present: Assistant County Manager R. MPC-13-018Moved by Mayor J.J. Wood to side yard setback relaxation for the location Henderson, Planning and Development Ser- approve the agenda as submitted.CAR- of five existing greenhouses located on Lot A, vices Director C. Cvik, Corporate Services Direc- RIED UNANIMOUSLY Plan 792-0227, SW 4-38-26-4, subject to the de- tor H. Gray, Operations Services Director M. 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES cision being advertised in a local paper and no Campbell, Corporate Communications Admin- MPC-13-019Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald appeal against said decision being successful. istration A. Ferguson, Development/Planning to approve the minutes of the February 19, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Administration R. Barr, J. Hardes, F. Joynt and 2013, meeting as submitted.CARRIED UNANI- 5.2 Crimtech Services – Lot 8, Block 3, Plan 052- T. Traikovski, Legislative Services Administra- MOUSLY 1877, NE 20-37-27-4

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Development Permit Applications 323 Planning & Subdivision Applications 92 Development Real Property Report Applications 125 Area Structure Plan Applications 13 Year In Review Re-designation Applications 8 2012 Stats TOTAL # OF APPLICATIONS 561 TOTAL $ VALUE OF DEVELOPMENT $151,002,662.57

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Iss Permit No. Applicant Parcel Job Description Issue Date DP-13-035 WRIGHT, LAURA L SW19-35-2-W5M Replace 5th Wheel Trailer with Park Model Trailer 02/15/13 DP-13-033 CAMPBELL, BRIAN SE13-37-28-W4M New detached garage. Assigned to DO Julie Hardes. 02/15/13 DP-13-038 RICHTER, DAVID MARK & PATRICIA GAY SE30-38-26-W4M Extend existing garage 02/19/13 DP-13-040 ADINA ARMSTRONG SW33-37-27-W4M Approval of use for financial services business. No outdoor stor- 02/25/13 age, no hazardous materials. DP-13-042 JOHNSTON, RICHARD HENRY NE4-34-28-W4M New House and Garage 02/25/13 DP-13-005 HUNTER, TRENT & TERI-LEE NE29-38-28-W4M Personal training (one-to-one) fitness facility located in upstairs 02/27/13 room of existing accessory building. DP-13-036 PLATINUM HOMES & DEVELOPMENTS NW21-38-28-W4M New Single Detached Dwelling 02/27/13 DP-13-047 PAUL & JANE HUTCHINSON SW15-38-28-W4M New single family dwelling with attached garge. Diamond File # 03/01/13 117 DP-12-377 HAUBRICH, DWAINE EDWARD NE28-34-2-W5M Build new house SW of existing home and live in existing home 03/04/13 until new house is built. DP-13-050 LANGLEY, NICHOLAS & LINDA NE14-36-25-W4M New Garage - 30’x32’ 03/06/13 DP-13-051 MASON MARTIN HOMES SE13-37-28-W4M Single Family Dwelling 03/06/13 DP-13-041 MARK JAMES CRAWFORD NW10-39-1-W5M New 70 x 120 shop. Existing shop to be demolished. 03/07/13 DP-13-049 Darin Esau NW24-35-3-W5M Replace old park model trailer with new park model trailer 03/08/13 DP-13-027 Harry Veenstra SW13-39-27-W4M - 03/11/13 DP-13-030 Harry Veenstra SW13-39-27-W4M - 03/11/13 DP-13-028 Harry Veenstra SW13-39-27-W4M - 03/11/13 DP-13-029 Harry Veenstra SW13-39-27-W4M - 03/11/13 DP-13-052 PAPER CUTS SW33-37-27-W4M Approval of Use - Office & Warehouse Space for Paper Cuts 03/12/13 DP-13-048 CC BLOCKING SYSTEMS INC SE25-38-28-W4M Oilfield Service & Supply of Outrigger Pads - Approval of Use 03/12/13 DP-13-053 CHAMBERS, JOSEPH BASIL & MARGARET FRANCES SW4-38-25-W4M Demolish Existing Home and Build New Single Family Dwelling 03/12/13 with Attached Garage On Same Site. Diamond File #144 DP-13-002 Doug Brown for D. Brown Carpentry Ltd SE25-38-28-W4M Addition to existing maintenance workshop & offices. Refer to DO 03/14/13 Ted Traikovski. DP-13-060 THYGESEN, MICHAEL & STACY SE22-37-28-W4M Deck extension 03/14/13 D-13-046 NABER, DAVID NW23-37-27-W4M Accessory Building - 42x60 03/14/13 DP-13-067 STEER, MELVIN R & MINNIE J NW32-38-26-W4M New Manufactured Home. Diamond File # 156 Roll # 468322019 03/20/13 not in the System. DP-13-068 BEN CRAIG OF CRAIG MANUFACTURING SE25-38-28-W4M Approval of Use - Repair & Manufacture of Industrial Equipment 03/21/13 & Machinery. Diamond File # 154 DP-13-069 Kevin Charlton SE25-35-3-W5M Arizona Room & Covered Deck to existing Park Model 03/22/13

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Requirements for a Fire Permit include: •The name, address and telephone number of the applicant and landowner •The type of Fire Permit required Fire Permits •The legal land description upon which the fire will be set •The municipal county address upon which the fire will be set •The type of combustible material that will be burned in compliance with the AEPEA Fire permits are required year round for any open burning •Constant supervision and necessary precautions by the applicant to maintain control of the fire in Red Deer County. Free permits can be obtained by •Review of the applicant’s responsibilities as outlined in the Fire Services calling Red Deer County Fire Services at 403.343.6667, Bylaw 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. •The date and time the Fire Permit will remain valid •Approval from a Fire Chief or designated authority Open Fires DO require a Fire permit. (Open Fire means Red Deer County Fire Services Bylaw No. 2012/14 requires all residents to any fire which is not an acceptable Incinerator Fire, Fire adhere to the following excerpt whether a permit is required or not: In this Bylaw, unless the content otherwise requires: Pit Fire, or Burning Barrel Fire and which, without limiting 2.1 Acceptable Fire Pit means an outdoor receptacle that meets the the generality of the foregoing, may include grass fires, forest following specifications: and brush fires, running fires, structure fires, building fires, •A minimum of 3 metres clearance, measured from the nearest fire pit edge to the nearest edge of building, property line, or other wood scrap fires, ground thawing fires and chattel fires). combustible material; Burning Barrels, Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces DO •A height not exceeding 0.6 metres when measured from the surrounding grade to the top of the pit opening; NOT require a Fire Permit but must adhere to the •Equipped with a mesh screen with openings no larger than 6 mm; “Acceptable” specifications listed in the Fire Services •Enclosed sides made from bricks, concrete blocks, heavy gauge Bylaw No. 2012/14. metal, or other non-combustible materials; and •Not located over any underground utilities or under any aboveground Schedule “B” residents (Woodland Hills) require wires. inspections by Fire Services prior to a Fire Permit being 2.2 Acceptable Fireplace means an outdoor receptacle that meets the following specifications: issued for Fire Pits or Outdoor Fireplaces. If a Fire Pit •A minimum of 1 metre clearance measured from the nearest fireplace or Outdoor Fireplace has already been inspected and edge to the nearest edge of buildings, property lines, or other permitted and no changes have been made to it, another combustible material; •Constructed of materials such as bricks or rocks that are non- Fire Permit is not required. Open Fires and Burning combustible; Barrels are NOT permitted in Woodland Hills. •Equipped with a chimney that is not less than 2.5 metres in height when measured from the base of the fire burning area; •A chimney equipped with a regulation screen designed to contain and reduce the hazards of airborne sparks; •The base of the fire burning area is not less than 0.3 metres above the surrounding grade; and Speed vs. Road •The fire chamber does not exceed 1.25 metres in width, and is at least 0.4 metres but not more than 0.6 metres in depth. 2.3 Acceptable Burning Barrel means an outdoor receptacle that meets Conditions the following specifications: •A minimum of 3 metres clearance measured from the nearest edge to a building or other combustible materials: Regularly, your County Patrol has been called upon to or curves •Equipped with a mesh screen with openings no larger than 6 mm, assist motorists and the R.C.M.P. at numerous motor • Decreases driver’s field of vision and peripheral vision secured in place with latches or weights; vehicle accidents and vehicle rollovers. A common • Extends the distance required to stop the vehicle in an •Constructed of non-combustible material; and cause of these unfortunate mishaps has been speed. Not emergency •Not located over underground utility services or under aboveground wires. that all drivers were exceeding the speed limit, but they • Increases driver’s chance of losing control of the 2.4 Burnable Debris means those materials permitted to be burned often were driving too fast for a given situation or for vehicle in accordance with statutes and bylaws written to protect and road conditions at the time. • Reduces effectiveness of passenger restraint systems enhance the environment and shall include but are not limited to As you have no doubt heard, many vehicles hitting the • Increases probability of death or injury in a crash materials described as: ditches in icy road conditions are Sport Utility Vehicles • Reduces effectiveness of roadside crash-protection •Straw and stubble; or 4x4’s whose drivers believe that having these types devices such as guard rails. •Grass and weeds; of vehicles will allow them to stop and turn better than Increasing the speed of a vehicle causes an exponential •Leaves and tree prunings; other vehicles. Sometimes this is true, but tires slide increase in the force of impact during a collision. So, not •Brush and fallen trees on newly cleared land or associated logging on ice whether or not the axle is a drive axle and the only does a speeding driver have less time to react, the operations; first winter snowstorm that hits in freezing conditions vehicle hits much harder, causing greater damage to the •Used power, telegraph and telephone poles that do not contain preservatives; always catches a number of drivers off guard, whether vehicle and its occupants. •Wood material from the construction or demolition of buildings, or not they are in a 4x4. So, slow down in poor driving While the laws of the state govern the posted limit, the which does not contain wood preservatives; conditions regardless of what you drive, and stay on the laws of physics govern the vehicles. These two rules are •Solid waste from sawmills or planing mills with an annual road. true for all crash situations: production of less than 6500 cubic metres of lumber; The Alberta Motor Association - Mission Possible The greater the speed, the greater the likelihood of a •Solid waste from post and pole operations that does program has provided the following information for collision not contain wood preservatives; or your consideration. The greater the speed, the greater the damage to people •Solid waste from tree harvesting operations. • Speed contributes to 30 % of fatal crashes. Exceeding and property in a collision. No person, even though previously issued a Permit to do so, shall ignite the posted speed limit or driving too fast for the road Drive only as fast as you’re willing to crash. or maintain an outdoor fire in Red Deer County during a fire ban. Upon conditions causes a number of dangerous results: For information on these or other matters, inquiries may the County’s issuance of a fire ban, any person who has lit an open fire is required to extinguish it immediately. Fire ban information is available at • Reduces driver’s ability to steer around obstructions be directed to the County Patrol 403.343.6301 https://albertafirebans.ca/ The burning of debris must meet the requirements of the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. Information regarding the AEPEA is available at http://environment.alberta.ca/documents/ Backyard-Burning.pdf or by calling toll-free 310.0000, followed by RCMP UPDATE 780.427.2700. For more information, please refer to the Red Deer County Fire Services The Blackfalds RCMP stolen from vehicles - wallets, cameras, purses, Bylaw No. 2012/14 at http://rdcounty.ca/Residents/Emergency-and- Detachment continues ipods, computers, money, vehicle/house keys etc. Protective-Services/Fire-Services or call Red Deer County Fire Services to receive a rather large Prevent the desire to enter the vehicle by removing Administration at 403.343.6667. number of reports of valuables. If it has to be in the vehicle, ensure it’s vehicles being gone through out of sight by placing the item(s) in the trunk or during the early morning glove box hours - typically referred to as ‘Car Hopping’. The Just a couple simple tips to help prevent your police urge people to do the following: vehicle from being broken into. Typically these are crimes of opportunity - as one subject charged with Bus: 403-343-6623 • Lock the doors to your vehicles - Lower the such crimes recently said he had attempted to gain Fax: 403-341-4270 Farm, Livestock, Oilfi eld, Commercial, Auto, Home, likelihood of your vehicle being targeted by entry into about 30 vehicles one night and gained Toll Free: Aircraft securing it in the first place no matter how long entry into approximately 1/3 by simply opening 1-888-884-9948 it’s left. an unlocked door. No matter the location of your Great Rates, Great Service • Don’t leave valuables inside your vehicle - The residence, be it rural or urban, prevent the desire/ 115, 5114 - 58 St., Red Deer, AB police receive complaints of numerous items being opportunity. [email protected] 74184F1 Red Deer County News APRIL 2013 PAGE 19

Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Week Open House May 5 - 11, 2013 72 HOURS … MAY 6, 2013 ARE YOU PREPARED? 5:30PM TO 7:30PM

SPRINGBROOK FIRE STATION 4 KNOW THE RISKS Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is an annual national event that is held the first full week of May. Join members of Red Deer County Protective Services on May 6th for a bar-be-que. First 100 people will enjoy a hotdog, pop and cake! This event will give you an opportunity to check out some of our emergency services vehicles, equipment, and Incident Command Post. When an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency responders some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. By doing this you are enabling first responders to focus on those in urgent need. Emergency Services personnel will be available to discuss with you how you can better prepare yourself and family to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. MAKE A PLAN

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For more information call: Phone: 403.350.2150 and ask to speak to either Tina Colberg or Lisa Dormuth

Benalto & Area The Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch to theBig Moo from BARCWS and pins/ Association and the Benalto & Area memorabilia from BARCWS law enforcement Rural Crime Watch Rural Crime Watch Society are pleased to Partners. announce that Benalto School student Society Justin White won 2nd place, grade 4 , province wide in the 2013 APRCWA poster contest. On Thursday, March 7 at the Benalto School General Assembly, Justin received a $45 cheque and certificate as sponsored by the APRCWA and congratulated by BARCWS and Partners. Benalto School student Justin White in front with supporting smiles from Red Deer County Protective Services Emergency Management Officer Tina Colberg, BARCWS President In the front row ( left to right ) are students: Yvette Brideau and Cst. Mike Lee, Sylvan Lake Josie Tait (gr. 6 ), Ayla Mykyte ( gr. 5 ), RCMP. Justin White ( gr. 4 ) and Sarah Belton ( gr. 3 ). During the March 7 General Assembly at Benalto Back row: Red Deer County Emergency School, the Benalto & Area Rural Crime Management Officer, Tina Colberg, BARCWS Watch Society and Partners, Sylvan Lake RCMP President, Yvette Brideau and Cst. Mike Lee, and Red Deer County Protective Services Sylvan Lake RCMP. A big thank you to the staff recognized four Benalto School students whose and all the Benalto School students who drawings had been selected for the Alberta participated in the crime awareness program. Provincial RCW 2013 poster contest. The You are the eyes and ears of our community. Photos by Dave More students were given awards, a gift certificate Red Deer County News APRIL 2013 PAGE 20

Energy and Vision in BENALTO Tucked into the northwest corner of Red Deer original train station back to the hamlet as part County, the hamlet of Benalto boasts a beautiful of the 2014 celebrations- see the March edition southwest exposure that earned the community of Red Deer County News. Once settled on its its name; a CPR surveyor, about 1911, “during new site on donated land along the former rail the time the rail line was built through to Rocky right of way, Karen says the committee has a Mountain House” coined the name by combining long term vision to operate the station as a year “Ben Nevis”, Scottish for hill, and “alto”, Latin for round museum and community gathering area. high (Homesteads to Happiness, Eckville and District This ambitious project is in keeping with Historical Society, 1979, page 367). another major annual undertaking, the Benalto The district was first homesteaded in the early 1900s Pro Rodeo and Fair. This summer’s edition on July with nearby Evarts, three miles south of Benalto 5, 6 and 7 will be the 96th annual, making Benalto along the Medicine River, as the commercial centre. the home of “the second longest running consecutive Many of the earliest settlers were Finnish immigrants rodeo in Alberta” according to Agricultural Society who moved here after working in mines in Montana president Neal Arksey. Last year’s rodeo was hugely and Idaho and were drawn north by the lure of free, successful, attracting almost 9000 visitors “from productive farmland. Evarts’ fate was sealed with all over, including BC, Saskatchewan, Europe and the completion of the rail line in 1914 and buildings a 4-H group from Ontario”, Neal says, “thanks to were disassembled and moved north to the new rail great weather and a strong program delivered by a stop at Benalto. dedicated and growing volunteer corps with solid Benalto’s main street, 50th Avenue, retains much sponsor support.” The Ag Society works closely of its original character with the 1930-era Benalto with the local 4-H and pony clubs, hosting training Store as the centrepiece. Residential development, sessions in support of the Society’s youth development including some new homes, runs upslope north and mandate, and those families in turn become rodeo mostly east of 50th Avenue. The Store serves as volunteers. The availability of on-site camping is part convenience store, post office, ATB agency, beauty of the rodeo’s appeal, and the grounds are also home salon, unofficial gathering spot and “museum” under to the Benalto Elks community hall and the Benalto the management of Karen Turner-Padley. Karen Leisure Club. moved to Benalto in 1990, attracted by the rural There is alot happening, much energy and vision in setting and friendliness of the hamlet, and remains this tiny hamlet of 175 (Statistics Canada 2011), and active in the community through her involvement in over the coming year a day trip to scenic Benalto, the Booster Club and Benalto Agricultural Society. whether to take in a rodeo performance or to visit Both groups are part of the Benalto Centennial the newly relocated train station, would be time well committee and are working hard on moving the spent. Benalto welcomes you!