Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting Agenda Council Chambers Yellowhead County Administration Building, Edson, Alberta February 16, 2021

YELLOWHEAD COUNTY GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE AGENDA Tuesday, February 16, 2021 9:30 AM

Our Mission Statement Building a better community for present and future generations.

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GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS YELLOWHEAD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, EDSON, ALBERTA FEBRUARY 16, 2021

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1.0 AGENDA

1.01 Adoption of the Governance and Priorities Committee Agenda

That Council for Yellowhead County adopts the February 16, 2021 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting Agenda as presented.

2.0 SCHEDULED PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

2.01 Edson and District Homelessness Project - Shelterpod 4 - 11 Pilot - Presenters: Anne Auriat, Edson and District Recycle Society Manager Christian Delisle, S/Sgt, Edson RCMP Christine Gilham, Public Health Inspector, Alberta Health Services Erica Snook-Pennings, Registered Social Worker, Edson Friendship Centre

2.02 Foothills Recreation Management Association 12 - 28 Presentation and Budget Request - Presented (remotely on-line) by Aaron Jones, RPF, Registered Professional Forrester, Hinton Wood Products

3.0 GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES ITEMS

3.01 UFA request for variance to road/ parking lot standards - 29 - 35 Hamlet of Wildwood

3.02 Vista Coal - Topic for Discussion 36 - 39

4.0 STRATEGIC PRIORITY ITEMS

4.01 Campground Review 40 - 59

5.0 AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD (ASB) Yellowhead County Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting Agenda February 16, 2021 Page 2 of 70

6.0 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES BOARD (FCSS)

6.01 Social Transportation Opportunity 60 - 65

7.0 HERITAGE ADVISORY BOARD

8.0 RECREATION BOARD

9.0 MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS

9.01 Division 1 - Councillor Cherniawsky

9.02 Division 2 - Councillor Giezen 66

9.03 Division 3 - Councillor Lowe

9.04 Division 4 - Councillor Russell

9.05 Division 5 - Councillor Berry 67

9.06 Division 6 - Councillor Williams 68

9.07 Division 7 - Councillor Mitchell 69

9.08 Division 8 - Councillor Olson 70

9.09 Mayor Eglinski

10.0 CLOSED SESSION

11.0 ADJOURNMENT

11.01 Adjournment of the Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

That Council for Yellowhead County adjourns the February 16, 2021 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting.

LAUNDRY ITEMS

Yellowhead County Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting Agenda February 16, 2021 Page 3 of 70 Edson & District Homelessness Project SHELTERPOD PILOT

CHALLENGE The Town of Edson and Yellowhead County has a significant population of individuals who are experiencing homelessness. This number averages, at minimum, anywhere from 50 - 80 people throughout the year. Over that past 5 ½ years with the Housing Plus+ Program, it seems that these individuals are about 70% Town of Edson residents and 30% are County residents. Many of these people sleep outside in the elements; through rainstorms, thunderstorms, snowstorms and the frigid temperatures of our winters. They hunker down in a variety of available spaces they can find in hopes to survive through to the next day. This becomes particularly evident during the winter months. The Edson Friendship Center, Housing Plus+ program has seen an increase in their client base since the start of the pandemic. On a daily basis, the Edson Recycling Depot has individuals accessing bins for sleeping. Local schools have people sleeping in their outdoor recycle sheds, which they have requested be removed. Tents have been pitched and then removed on an ongoing basis on town property. There have been a variety of houses and properties within and outside town limits where multiple people have been removed for squatting or overcrowding. This population is hard to house, as many are affected by mental illness and/or suffer from substance abuse disorder, affecting their daily lives. These people need an emergency room or space where they can get out of inclement weather during the night and feel safe and secure. COVID-19 has hit this vulnerable population hard with government funding disappearing and shelters or halfway houses closing such as the McCollough Centre, in Gunn. It is expected that our homeless population will continue to grow as this pandemic and economic climate continues. The Edson area currently does not have a shelter or space to house this vulnerable population. Rural communities are in a unique situation where there is limited funding but a significant need for housing, especially emergency housing. Historically rural communities have attempted MAT programs to address the issue of homelessness during the cold weather months. However due to the high reliance on volunteer base and lack of funding, it would seem that these programs are not sustainable long term.

Proposal We would like to propose a PILOT project that we have currently dubbed Shelterpod. This is a space where persons can access a safe private room when they are unable to find another solution. The Edson Recycling Board has approved for one of their buildings to be partially converted into five separate small rooms. These rooms will be large enough to house one person and will provide a safe, secure and warm location for them to sleep without the threat of personal violence, theft of belongings or freezing to death.

Five rooms will be built in the “plastics” building located at the Edson Recycling Depot. Persons will access these rooms from first avenue. The rooms will be built in accordance with the Alberta Building Code and Alberta Health Services.

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Page 4 of 70 Each room will be approximately 40 square feet (8x5) which meets the MMHS of 32 sq feet for sleeping quarters. These rooms will open directly to the outdoors and have keypad lock that can be changed after each use. They will have heat, ventilation and a light that the client can turn on and off. Each room will have a smoke detector. Each pod will have a sleeping mat that can be easily cleaned and sanitized. The construction of these pods will also allow for easy cleaning after the person vacates in the morning. The Recycle depot is already outfitted with both cameras and alarms, so that the premises are regularly monitored. The leasing of these rooms will be done daily and managed by the Shelterpod committee. Clients will call a posted phone number or press the intercom to access an on-call worker to receive a code to open the door of one of the rooms. There will be an individual on call 7 days a week to manage the use of the rooms. This is meant for emergency housing only and will not be for long term housing. There will be a universal code programmed in for access to the pods. RCMP will be able to access an available room should they find an individual in need of emergency shelter. Access to the rooms will be from 6pm to 9am. At 9 am all tenants will be required to vacate the building so that cleaning and disinfecting of the rooms can take place. If tenants have not vacated the premises and assistance is required, the Registered Social Worker on the committee will be called to assist with their removal. If the client is violent or non-responsive the RCMP or emergency services will be called. A portable heated bathroom will be located onsite so that clients can access these facilities from 6pm to 9am. The pods will also address the COVID-19 requirements of maintaining 6 feet distance, while still being able to provide space for 5 individuals. We are proposing the location of the Recycle depot for several reasons. There are already individuals who are accessing bins for sleeping purposes. The pods will be built into an existing building. The location is away from residential housing and most businesses, so should minimize NIMBYs complaints. The camera and alarm systems are already in place.

COST Initial One Time Cost Estimated costs to build to turn key: Heat, electricity, building materials, private entrance, extra cameras, ventilation, fire retardant, heated bathroom

Total Costs $64,000

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Page 5 of 70 Operational Cost Cleaning, sanitization, phone, utilities about $1500/month

Annual Operating Cost $18,000 ($10 per pod/night)

FUNDING The Edson Friendship Centre is a non-profit agency and able to provide tax receipts. The RSW will be handling the donations. We are actively seeking donations at this time. To date in the community, we have raised $57,700. The Town of Edson has approved our project and we have received our development permit. The Town has committed to a $64,000.00 grant to the project from their COVID-19 Recovery Reserve. We would like to ask the Yellowhead County Council if they would consider some financial support of the project as well.

BENEFITS This project will hopefully provide sustainable long term, low cost emergency shelter for our vulnerable population. This idea utilizes minimal volunteers and provides clients with a private space where they can feel safe. Should this pilot prove to be successful, we want to operate this facility year-round. Should the project not be successful, the pods can be removed and returned to the original use.

COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS The daily running and responsibility of the facility will lie with The Edson Recycle Depot and the Housing Plus+ program. In developing the proposal, we have collaborated with the Town of Edson, Alberta Health Services, RCMP and Reflections. These partners are committed to supporting the project.

TIMELINE We had anticipated having the pods ready for January 2021. However due to the fact that this is a pilot in the province, we experienced delays in receiving the building permit. Construction is well underway and we are anticipating being operational by mid/end of this month.

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Page 6 of 70 EDSEN SHELTERPODS Edson and District 5237 1 Ave Edson, AB Recycling Society 17225 - 102 Avenue Edmonton AB T5S 1J8 Canada T7E 1T2 T 780.486.6400 F 780.486.6401 www.aci-arch.com Page 7 of70

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2020-12-15 11:28:35 AM Yellowhead County Council Council Direction Request

Date Presented: February 16, 2021 Item Number: CDR - 239

SUBJECT Foothills Recreation Management Association Presentation and Budget Request

TOPIC Foothills Recreation Management Association presents information on their operations in 2020, as well as their budget requests for 2021.

BACKGROUND Yellowhead County Council requested that each of their partner organizations in Community Services present their annual budget request to support budget deliberations. Foothills Recreation Management Association (FRMA) will present the summary report for their operations in 2020, as well as their 2021 budget request and proposed service levels for next year. This presentation was delayed until now due to COVID-19.

FRMA is requesting continuation of the longstanding annual contribution of $30,000.00 for operations in Yellowhead County, as well as a capital grant of a further $30,000.00 for the Bighorn Trail redevelopment in 2021. Their Recreation User Survey and Operations Summary 2020 are attached for Council review.

REPORT/DOCUMENT Attached

ISSUES/CONCERNS The current 2021 operating budget submission includes the $30,000.00 operations request, for Council deliberation and decision.

The current 2021 capital budget submission does not include the $30,000.00 capital request, therefore this amount would need to be added to the final budget for Council deliberation and decision.

COUNCIL DIRECTION FOR WORK PLAN Direct Administration on whether or not to include the Foothills Recreation Management Association's funding requests in the proposed 2021 final budget deliberations.

Submitted by Christopher Read, Director of Community Services

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Recreation Program Summary

Presented Yellowhead Council on February 16, 2021 Aaron Jones, RPF, Management Forester

Outline  Tell you why I’m here  Provide an overview of FRMA  Describe (and provide an update) on the Bighorn Trail Initiative  Ask for your continued support

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Why I’m here

 Yellowhead County (YC) is a partner in Foothills Recreation Management Association (FRMA) and have been since 2011. YC provides an annual donation of $30,000 to FRMA.  All councilors may not be aware of this unique partnership, so I wanted to provide some info on FRMA today. West Fraser is the managing partner of FRMA and operates maintain 19 campgrounds and 8 trail systems.  In 2020, we completed a new mountain bike trail to the top of the Bighorn ridge. West Fraser funded $428,000 of this project, while YC provided an additional $30,000 (i.e. in addition to the $30,000 it provides annually to FRMA.

The New Bighorn Trail

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Why I’m here

 HWP has plans to continue building the Bighorn Trail another 14 km along the Bighorn Ridge over the next 3 years, assuming we can secure funding.  This new trail will provide an unique opportunity to build a destination trail – that will attract people from away to visit Hinton/Edson and area.  FRMA (through West Fraser) is asking YC to continue with its annual $30,000 donation to FRMA and consider donating an additional $30,000 to fund the continued construction of the Bighorn Trail along the ridge.

The New Bighorn Trail

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FRMA Overview

 Hinton Woodlands manages 27 recreation sites on or near the Hinton and Edson FMAs.  The operation/maintenance of these sites are funded through an unofficial partnership (guided by a Terms of Reference) called the “Foothills Recreation Management Association” (FRMA). Campgrounds Trail Systems Big Berland (new 2020) Cardinal River (new 2021) Bighorn Trail Brazeau River (closed 2021) McLeod River PRA (North) Canyon Creek Trail Brown Creek (closed 2021) McLeod River PRA (South) Emerson Lakes Trail Elk River Obed Lake PRA Happy Creek Trail Emerson Lake PRA Pembina Forks PRA McLeod River Silviculture Interpretive Trail Fairfax Lake PRA Petite Lake campground Pine Management Trails Gregg Cabin Recreation Area Rock Lake PRA Spruce Management Trails Kinky Lake PRA Watson Creek PRA Wild Sculpture Trail Little Sundance (closed 2020) Whitehorse PRA Lovett River PRA Wildhay Group PRA McLeod Group PRA Wildhorse Lake PRA  West Fraser (me) is the one window manager of the program. Contract is through Parks, maintenance subcontract to Fox Creek.

FRMA Overview

 FRMA Mandate (as agreed by members in 2011) is to:

 To provide safe, affordable, and enjoyable recreational opportunities for the public in and around the communities of Hinton, Edson, Robb, Cadomin and Brule.  To provide Aboriginal employment, especially employment for Aboriginal women.  To provide the public with information about partner’s core business or organizational priorities (i.e. mining, tourism, forestry, safety, etc.)  To raise awareness with users, stakeholders, and government that the FRMA partners support recreation opportunities as part of their commitment to sustainability and community.

 Mechanisms to communicate with users:

 Recreation Map  Trail Maps (Wild Sculpture, Bighorn, Pine Management, Spruce Management ski trails, Happy Creek).  Kiosks  Posters  Signage.  Advertising

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Visitor Information Guide

Recreation Map

Visitor Information Guide Ad

FRMA Overview

 FRMA partners provide funding to West Fraser (Hinton/Edson).  West Fraser enters into contract with Parks for all provincial campgrounds  FRMA also maintains 8 trail systems  West Fraser subcontracts all maintenance and operation to Fox Creek Development  Fox Creek Development Associate collects user fees and provides these funds to HWP monthly. Fox Creek is a not-for-profit Aboriginal owned and operated business (employs 13-20 people) based out of Hinton Alberta. They have been maintaining HWP’s large recreation program since 2000.

 Upgrades to campgrounds/trails are made based on priorities and available funding.

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Funding

 FRMA partnership began in 2011  Partners (and funding) have changed over the years – constants have been West Fraser, Teck, Town, and Yellowhead County  Funding Recreation Maintenance in 2020 was as follows: FRMA Funder Funding Amount Comments Teck Coal $20,000 Will be reduced further in 2020 as mine is shut down Westmoreland – Coal Valley $0 Varies from year to year ‐ closed most of 2020 West Fraser $155,000 This dollar amount is for FRIAA dollars only and does not include an “in‐kind” amount for the overall management of FRMA by West Fraser. Also doesn’t include cost of firewood (significant) Yellowhead County $30,000 Town of Hinton $20,000 Campground Revenue In 2020, we collected $60,000 more in revenue $198,000 than our average year (due to COVID camping) Total available FRMA funding 2020 $423,000  This is funding for the Recreation Operation and Maintenance Program only – Recreation Upgrades or new projects are funded separately and primarily by West Fraser (except one year YC provided $30,000 for Bighorn project).  Total cost to just operate and maintain program is approximately $350,000 annually.

Information for partners

 User survey in 2002, 2006, 2013, and 2019  Valuable information about use, satisfaction, issues, suggestions Place of Residence

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Looking forward

 Funding – Always looking for additional partners. Are hoping Coalspur might come on at some time. Teck, who was a major contributor, is shutting down the mine and its donation will end shortly.  Free firewood – This continues to be a challenge. Waste in the yard, unsalvaged energy wood, pulp wood have all been used in the past. 20-30 loads are used each year.  Finished new construction in 2020 on a campground a brand new campground on the Cardinal River on Alexis Reserve 234.

Bighorn Trail Initiative

• Historical Trail • Goes between Hinton and the Gregg River Valley.

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Bighorn Trail Initiative

• West Fraser ( and YC funded) the phase 1 of this project. Actual costs to date are $457,821; West Fraser funded all but the $30,000 that YC provided in 2019.

• Phase 1 is now complete to the top of the ridge. The brand new up-trail is 12km in length, while the new down- trail is 5km in length. HMBA also funded a connector trail that was 1km in length. • Project had considerable challenges given the terrible weather we had in the summer of 2019.

Bighorn Trail Initiative

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Bighorn Trail Initiative

• Phase 2 (hopefully starting this year) will build the remaining 14 km of trail along the ridge top to a second trailhead. • Trail has the potential to become “epic” trail – generally defined as a long trail (i.e. takes a day to ride) with stunning terrain • The views along the Bighorn Ridge are specular • A 5-6 km downhill is very desirable feature

Bighorn Trail – Master Plan

• West Fraser and HMBA jointly funded ($18,000) a consultant from Canmore to carry out a “Master Development Plan” for the trail system. • This was completed in late 2020. • Helps with grant applications. • Copies are available to those who are interested.

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Bighorn Trail Initiative • Potential • The potential to attract tourism to Yellowhead County resulting from this trail is huge – right now countless riders from the Hinton/Edson area regularly make the trip to Valemount to utilize their sustainable mountain biking trail systems (with shuttling options) .

Bighorn Trail Initiative

• Been working with HMBA on this imitative – very supportive • Continuing to look for ways to bring the County (and Town) on-board with this initiative.

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Bighorn Trail Initiative

• Will the County look at again increasing their annual FRMA contribution to support this initiative? • Signs and trail maps are being designed right now and we hope to have them up by May. • A new parking lot with kiosks, garbage cans, and picnic tables was built in the fall of 2020. • The trail is now open. It was tracked by HMBA and folks are using it right now.

Summary

 FRMA Program is a very innovative program, nothing like it anywhere else in Western Canada  Most inexpensive high quality camping in Alberta. Want it to stay that way. Price point is very sensitive  Aboriginal employment  Bighorn Trail – opportunity is now to build this mountain bike trail – huge opportunity to put Yellowhead County on the mountain biking map  Looking for additional funding from the County to support this initiative.

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Questions/Discussion

Page 24 of 70 Foothills Recreation Management Association Backgrounder 1. Background Hinton Wood Products (HWP), a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., had been using its funds, combined with revenue collected through camping fees, to run a large recreation program from 2000 to 2011. In the fall of 2010, HWP started looking at different options for continuing to fund the recreation program. It was at this time that HWP started to explore the idea of bringing on additional industry partners to help fund the program. In 2011, the Foothills Recreation Management Association (FRMA) was formed. FRMA partners at that time included Teck Coal, Sherritt, Coalspur, the Town of Hinton, and Yellowhead County. FRMA partners in 2011 contributed $200,000 additional dollars to the recreation program.

By 2016, two of the original five FRMA partners had withdrawn due to financial and economic pressures. Going into 2019, FRMA partners (in addition to West Fraser) now include Teck Coal, the Town of Hinton, the Town of Edson, Westmoreland Coal, and Yellowhead County, which together contribute $130,000 to this recreation program.

FRMA members are guided by a Terms of Reference, with the following mandate:

a. To provide safe, affordable, and enjoyable recreational opportunities for the public in and around the communities of Hinton, Edson, Robb, Cadomin and Brule. b. To provide Aboriginal employment, especially employment for Aboriginal women. c. To provide the public with information about our core business or organizational priorities (i.e. mining, forestry, etc.) d. To raise awareness with users, stakeholders, and government that the FRMA partners support recreation opportunities as part of their commitment to sustainability and community.

Under the FRMA Terms of Reference, HWP manages the entire program (and continues to provide funds), but the credit is shared equally. This meant redesigning various existing communication tools (e.g. recreation map, trail brochures, signs, etc.) to reflect the new partnership.

HWP is also continuing to solicit support from other energy companies working in the area, as well as other organizations/companies such as various energy companies.

The 5-year operating contract for all of the government-owned recreation sites (except the Wildhorse, Kinky, Brown Creek, Brazeau, and Elk River campgrounds) was recently awarded to HWP for 2016 to 2020. The other contracts for Wildhorse/Kinky and the three Edson campgrounds (Brown Creek, Brazeau, and Elk River) expire within the next three years, but will be renewed by HWP at that time.

Currently, FRMA manages 20 government-owned campgrounds, two government-owned trail systems, two HWP-owned campgrounds, and six HWP-owned trails.

2. Current FRMA Managed Recreation Sites HWP, on behalf of FRMA, manages 28 recreation sites that are either within Hinton Wood Products’ FMA, Edson Forest Products’ FMA, or adjacent to them. Table 1 on the following page summarizes the 28 sites that are currently being managed and maintained:

Of these 28 sites, Hinton Wood Products currently has a five year maintenance contract for all of the provincial campgrounds. The remaining two non-provincial campgrounds (Gregg and Petite) and hiking trails will be protected and managed by FRMA. Additional sites may be added onto this list as FRMA matures and grows.

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Table 1 – Recreation Sites Maintained by FRMA Campgrounds Trail Systems Big Berland PRA Cardinal River Campground Brazeau River PRA (closed 2021) McLeod River PRA (North) Bighorn Trail Brown Creek PRA (closed 2021) McLeod River PRA (South) Canyon Creek Trail Elk River PRA Obed Lake PRA Emerson Lakes Trail Emerson Lake PRA Pembina Forks PRA Happy Creek Trail Fairfax Lake PRA Petite Lake campground McLeod River Silviculture Interpretive Trail Gregg Cabin Recreation Area Rock Lake PRA Pine Management Trails Kinky Lake PRA Watson Creek PRA Spruce Management Trails Little Sundance (closed 2021) Whitehorse PRA Wild Sculpture Trail Lovett River PRA Wildhay Group PRA McLeod Group PRA Wildhorse Lake PRA

3. Unique Partnerships All of the day-today operation of the recreation program (e.g. maintenance, reservations, upgrades, repairs, etc.) is carried out by Fox Creek Development Association (FCDA). FCDA is a Hinton aboriginal owned non- for-profit business with a mandate of providing employment opportunities for local Aboriginal peoples. Approximately 7 full time people are employed by FCDA under the Recreation Program and 15-20 people seasonally during the camping season (i.e. May to October). FCDA also carries out other work for HWP including cone picking, mechanical stand tending, and road surveys.

HWP also contracts the services two government Conservation Officers (COs) to help with security and enforcement on the campgrounds managed by FRMA. This is a $60,000 per year cost – this allows the government to hire two additional seasonal COs every year, which increases the presence of COs at HWP/FRMA managed campgrounds.

These unique partnerships (e.g. Parks and FRMA, Fox Creek and FRMA) provide all sorts of benefits including Aboriginal employment, stronger relationships be Parks and the local resource industries, and increased tourism to the area due to inexpensive high-quality camping. To our knowledge, there is no other program similar to this in Canada.

4. Recreation Map and Trail Maps FRMA provides a free recreation map that outlines all of the campgrounds and trail systems maintained by FRMA, their cost, and how to make reservation. Information about all of the FRMA partners is also provided on the map. These maps are available at local Visitor Information Centres as well as from the FRMA partners and from Fox Creek (our maintenance contractor)

5. Revenues & Attendance All of the FRMA managed campgrounds have a camping fee. In 2018, the Wildhorse and Kinky campgrounds had a $23/night fee, the Rock Lake campground had a $16/night fee, the group campgrounds had a $105 per group/night fee, the Edson campgrounds had a $10/night fee, and the remaining campgrounds had a $11/night charge. Both the Whitehorse and Rock Lake campgrounds also charge a small fee of four dollars for each horse housed in the corrals. At all campgrounds, firewood is provided free of charge – this is a significant expense, but also one of the most popular features of FRMA managed campgrounds.

Page 26 of 70 Foothills Recreation Management Association Backgrounder Table 2 shows revenue collected in each campground for the last five years and our costs. Revenue is very dependent on weather – nice summers (especially the four long weekends) mean better revenue. Revenue increased significantly from 2013 to 2014, but this was mainly because FRMA took on two additional campgrounds – Wildhorse and Kinky Lakes.

Table 2 – Campground Cost and Revenue 2014-2018 Campground Fee 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Whitehorse Creek $11/night + $2/horse $14,926 $16,141 $14,346 $16,953 $14,207 Fairfax Lake $11/night $9,533 $12,482 $11,176 $10,080 $9,115 Watson Creek $11/night $7,201 $7,905 $7,772 $8,497 $8,265 McLeod Rec. (North) $11/night $7,088 $7,982 $8,602 $9,132 $8,079 McLeod Rec. (South) $11/night $8,733 $8,969 $9,580 $10,683 $9,480 Pembina Forks $11/night $1,615 $2,884 $3,006 $2,140 $2,185 Obed Lake $11/night $5,949 $5,833 $5,084 $5,258 $5,041 Emerson Lakes $11/night $6,049 $7,199 $5,298 $7,058 $5,698 McLeod Group $105/group $4,968 $4,037 $6,180 $5,348 $5,521 Lovett $11/night $1,961 $6,441 $3,598 $2,061 $1,657 Little Sundance $11/night $100 $84 $108 $381 $439 Rock Lake $16/night + $4/horse $31,493 $33,537 $26,949 $30,058 $28,411 Wildhay Group $105/group $3,329 $5,497 $3,770 $4,941 $4,070 Gregg Cabin $11/night or $105/group $4,815 $6,601 $5,587 $7,321 $6,269 Petite Lake $11/night $5,934 $8,972 $8,067 $9,134 $7,325 Wildhorse Lake $23/night $21,826 $22,568 $19,218 $30,219 $28,317 Kinky Lake $23/night $5,108 $4,432 $5,353 $7,382 $6,816 Brazeau River $10/night $679 $1,099 $1,102 $693 $469 Brown Creek $10/night $1,199 $1,370 $1,981 $2,087 $1,270 Elk River $10/night $1,211 $1,560 $1,831 $1,172 $594 GST, other fees ($7,186) ($8,280) ($7,430) ($10,688) ($10,158) Site Levy fee 2014 - $3/user night Wildhorse/Kinky 2015 - $6/user night ($3,961) ($6,744) ($6,330) ($9,372) ($8,526) Totals Net revenue $134,584 $152,584 $136,864 $150,539 $134,544

The direct cost to FRMA to run the Recreation Program is approximately $400,000 per year. This means that in order to provide the services that we currently provide (e.g. free firewood, inexpensive user fees, etc.), we have to spend (subsidize) at least $250,000 per year more than we are currently collecting in campground fees. In other words, FRMA would have to charge nearly three times more than we currently charge to provide the same services with no subsidizing.

All revenues collected are tracked in a separate account and re-invested back into the recreation program. For example, the campground revenue dollars are spent on the contracting of Conservation Officers (for security & enforcement), the maintenance of our recreation sites (e.g. firewood), on new recreation related projects (e.g. campground expansion, picnic tables, etc.), or project management cost.

Table 3 on the following page shows the number of overnight visits at each campground since 2012. Although there has been some variation in individual campgrounds, the overall trend is an increase in overnight visits each year.

Since the start of the Recreation Program in 2000, revenues (and hence camper attendance) have continued to rise steadily indicating a certain level of satisfaction with the management of these campgrounds. While at some campgrounds the attendance has fluctuated, the five most popular campgrounds (Rock Lake, Whitehorse, Fairfax, Gregg Cabin, and McLeod River) continue to be well used.

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Table 3 – Campground User Nights 2012-2018 User Nights Campground 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Whitehorse Creek PRA 1168 1156 1126 1121 1033 1191 995 Fairfax Lake PRA 782 770 839 1092 983 873 788 Watson Creek PRA 524 665 635 691 688 738 709 McLeod Rec. (North) 730 645 626 688 746 779 691 McLeod Rec. (South) 702 668 761 779 843 919 806 Pembina Forks PRA 191 213 149 265 278 195 197 Obed Lake PRA 548 473 549 536 470 478 457 Emerson Lakes PRA 387 560 527 620 451 590 472 McLeod Group PRA 365 417 459 355 554 486 502 Lovett PRA 124 162 181 1122 332 187 149 Little Sundance PRA 83 26 9 8 10 34 39 Rock Lake PRA 1153 1792 1827 1948 1571 1706 1597 Wildhay Group PRA 182 255 307 486 385 449 370 Gregg Cabin Campground 573 527 435 593 559 654 557 Petite Lake Campground 526 470 527 794 718 794 632 Wildhorse Lake PRA n/a n/a 1066 934 815 1235 1140 Kinky Lake PRA n/a n/a 254 190 244 327 281 Brazeau River PRA n/a n/a 68 110 112 69 47 Brown Creek PRA n/a n/a 120 138 201 209 127 Elk River PRA n/a n/a 121 156 186 117 57 Grand Totals 8,038 8,799 10,586 12,626 11,180 12,030 10,612

6. Recreation User Surveys In 2019, Hinton Wood Products carried out our fourth recreation survey – the results and feedback received from this survey have helped shape our recreation plans for the proceeding years.

Page 28 of 70 Yellowhead County Council Council Direction Request

Date Presented: February 16, 2021 Item Number: CDR - 252

SUBJECT UFA request for variance to road/ parking lot standards - Hamlet of Wildwood

TOPIC UFA has a requested a variance to Road Construction Policy 3200.10 to allow for the construction of a gravel road to their proposed site in the Hamlet of Wildwood.

BACKGROUND At the February 9th, 2021 Council meeting, representatives from UFA made a presentation to Council regarding two (2) potential locations for a new cardlock bulk fuel station in the Hamlet of Wildwood. Currently UFA has a site located at 4703 - 52 Avenue which they have operated at since 1961. This site has 2 fuel lanes and offers limited fuels and oil/ gas products. The proposal for the new site will have 7 fuel lanes and offer the addition of Premium and Dyed Premium Diesel.

Site 1 is currently owned by the Department of Transportation (see attached). UFA has been in discussions for the past two (2) years with the landowner, but no option to purchase has been provided to UFA. Administration has also been in discussions with the Province and the last time frame that we received for potential sale of the lands was +5 years. Access is provided to the site via Highway 16X. Municipal water and sewer is also in close proximity.

Site 2 is owned by a private landowner that is directly east of the lands owned by the Department of Transportation (see attached). Access to this parcel is by way of Range Road 92. Approximately 40m of 8m County gravel road exists within the road allowance. An additional 100m+ would be required to access the proposed UFA site. As the proposal is for a commercial cardlock bulk fuel station, a commercial road standard would be required including a paved parking lot. Municipal water and sewer is also available.

Road Construction Policy 3200.10 states that " All Hamlet roads shall be finished to the minimum standard requirement for asphalt roads as outlined within the County's "Design Guidelines and Construction Specifications" manual". The Design Guidelines and Construction Specification require that the section of road leading to the proposed UFA site shall be a 10.5m Commercial/ Industrial road with an asphalt surfacing.

Section 56(11)(b) of Land Use Bylaw 16.13 also states that " every on-site parking and loading space provided, and the access thereto, shall be hard surfaced if the access is from a street or lane which is hard surfaced. Exceptions can be made if the land will be used by heavy equipment for industrial purposes".

REPORT/DOCUMENT Attached

ISSUES/CONCERNS UFA representatives have indicated to Council that the cost to construct such a road and to asphalt the parking/ circulating area of the site is too cost prohibitive. They are requesting that Council grant a variance to the Road Construction Policy which in turn would allow the yard site to not be hard surfaced as it would not be connected to a hard surfaced road.

Page 29 of 70 Council could consider the following options:

1. Provide a variance to the Road Construction Policy 3200.10 to reduce the standard of road construction to a 10.5m gravel road. This in turn would not require that the parking lot be hard surfaced as it would not connect to a hard surface road. However road bans would be placed on the gravel section of road unless it is approved as a road ban free structure. 2. Require that a portion of Range Road 92 be hard surfaced and the remainder gravel to prevent dirt/ gravel from being tracked onto Highway 16X. This in turn would not require that the parking lot be hard surfaced as it would not connect to a hard surfaced road. However road bans would be placed on the gravel section of road unless it is approved as a road ban free structure. 3. Do not provide a variance to Road Construction Policy 3200.10 and require that if UFA wishes to develop the site, a hard surfaced road be required and as part of the development permit approval a condition would be included to hard surface the parking lot. This would be consistent with other commercial developments in our Hamlets. 4. Lobby to the Province for the sale of the Provincial land to the County and in turn sell the land to UFA.

COUNCIL DIRECTION FOR WORK PLAN Council direction on how they wish to proceed with the request made by UFA.

Submitted by Brent Shepherd, Planning & Development Manager

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Application 1929395 Vista Coal Project

Notice of Application

CCA Applications 1929395, 1929396, and 1929397 EPEA Application 010-00301345 WA Applications 007-00311969 and 006-00311965 Coalspur Mines (Operations) Ltd. Vista Coal Project

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has received Coal Conservation Act (CCA) applications 1929395, 1929396, 1929397; Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) application 010-00301345; and Water Act (WA) applications 007-00311969 and 006-00311965 from Coalspur Mines (Operations) Ltd. (Coalspur) for its Vista Coal Project. The AER is reviewing these applications together with the supporting documents.

This notice also sets out the deadline for ling statements of concern on these applications. See the section below on how to le a statement of concern for ling dates.

Description of the Applications Coalspur has applied under the CCA to amend permit C 2011-5F, pit licence C 2014-5C, and coal processing plant approval C 2011-3E to construct McPherson tailings cells 2 to 9 for storage, consolidation, and dewatering

of ne plant refuse which would result in the sterilization of 2 million tonnes of coal, and to amend dump licence C 2014-6A to modify the subcrop dump footprint within the approved dump licence boundary, and to

amend dump licence C 2014-7D to modify the mineral composition and overall tonnes being deposited into the North Dump.

Coalspur has also applied to amend EPEA approval 00301345-00-00 (as amended), WA Approval 00311969-00- 00 (as amended) and WA Licence 00311965-00-00 (as amended) for these changes, including

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The construction and operation of the tailings treatment system for ne plant refuse prior to placement in the tailings cells.

The construction, operation, maintenance and reclamation of McPherson Tailings Cells 2 through 9 within mined-out pits for the storage, consolidation, and dewatering and reclamation of ne plant refuse.

The construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of seven new dams for regulation under the Alberta Dam and Canal Safety Directive, for the purpose of retaining owable tailings as

dened in the Water (Ministerial) Regulation, Part 6.

Changes to ensure process water is maintained in a closed-circuit.

Changes to the source water supply plan and subsequent site water balance.

The construction, operation and maintenance of a pumping system to reclaim tailings cells’ decant water back to the Fresh Water Pond for re-use in the Coal Processing Plant.

The construction and operation of interim surface water management structures to convey surface runo around the perimeter of the tailings cells during the operational phase of the tailings cells. The structures would convey surface runo to previously approved sedimentation ponds for treatment prior to release through previously approved release points.

The alteration of the ow, direction and level of groundwater due to the operation, closure, and reclamation of the tailings cells.

Changes to the construction, operation and reclamation of North Dump.

Changes to the conguration within the previously approved disturbance area.

Changes to the reclamation plan for the mine, including:

A decrease in the rate of progressive reclamation,

Capping of the tailings cells,

The addition of a large wetland to the reclaimed landscape.

Re-location of the fuel storage area.

The Vista mine currently consists of two parallel open pits, a coal processing plant, and various mine infrastructure located east of the town of Hinton, in Townships 50 and 51, Ranges 22–24, West of the 5th

Meridian.

For a copy of the applications, contact Coalspur Mines (Operations) Ltd. PO Box 6146 Hinton, AB T7V 1X5 Attention: Brian Gregg Telephone: 780-817-0912 Fax: 780-865-3316 Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

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Or you can submit an information request, as outlined at www1.aer.ca/ProductCatalogue/ordering.html, to

(http://www1.aer.ca/ProductCatalogue/index.html) AER Information Distribution Services Suite 1000, 250 – 5 Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R4 Telephone: 1-855- 297-8311 (toll free; option 0) Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Requirement to File a Statement of Concern

If you have concerns with these applications, you must le a statement of concern as described below. If you do not le a statement of concern, the AER may approve the applications without further notice.

How to File a Statement of Concern For your submission to be considered a valid statement of concern, it must be led before 4:00 p.m. on September 17, 2020. Send one copy of your statement of concern to

Coalspur Mines (Operations) Ltd. at the name and address above and one copy to Regulatory Applications Branch Alberta Energy Regulator Suite 1000, 250 – 5 Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R4 Fax: 403-297-7336 Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Contents of a Statement of Concern

For your submission to be considered a valid statement of concern, it must include

a. why you believe that you may be directly and adversely aected by a decision of the AER on the applications;

b. the nature of your objection to the applications;

c. the outcome of the applications that you advocate;

d. the location of your land, residence, or activity in relation to the location of the energy resource activity that is the subject of the applications; and

e. your contact information, including your name, address in Alberta, telephone number, and email address or, if you do not have an email address, your fax number

The AER also requests that you include the application numbers in your statement of concern.

Condentiality Section 49 of the Alberta Energy Regulator Rules of Practice (Rules of Practice) requires that all documents and

information led in a proceeding be placed on the public record. This includes any led statements of concern. If you le a submission, you must not include any personal information that you do not want to appear on or are not authorized to put on the public record. Section 49(2) of the Rules of Practice states how to apply to the

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Jurisdiction Submissions relating exclusively to compensation for land use are not dealt with by the AER and should be

referred to the Alberta Surface Rights Board.

Under section 21 of the Responsible Energy Development Act, the AER does not have the jurisdiction to assess the adequacy of Crown consultation associated with the rights of aboriginal peoples as recognized and armed under the Constitution Act, 1982.

For information on AER procedures, contact the regulatory applications specialist, Irene Chia, by phone at

403-297-7202 or by email to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Issued at Calgary, Alberta, on August 17, 2020.

ALBERTA ENERGY REGULATOR

Charlene Graham, General Counsel

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Page 39 of 70 Yellowhead County Council Council Direction Request

Date Presented: February 16, 2021 Item Number: CDR - 250

SUBJECT Campground Review

TOPIC Review of current Yellowhead County campground operations and service levels, as requested by Council.

BACKGROUND Yellowhead County currently manages six campgrounds and is beginning the process of a campground review. During the fall 2020 Council Strategic Planning workshop, the evaluation and review of campground operations was identified as one of the priorities of Council moving forward. Administration is seeking Council direction in developing this review and an overall strategic plan regarding campgrounds.

Campground operations have been largely unchanged since contracted campground operators began in 2006. Prior to 2006, the campgrounds were operated directly by the County through seasonal bylaw staff that travelled between campgrounds collecting fees and dealing with camper issues.

The last time Campground operations were reviewed was 2015 which resulted in the "Campground Improvement Plan." Over the last 5 years administration has acted on the most appropriate recommendations from that plan: • Compliance with new regulations • Amenity improvements for safety and functionality

Implementation of appropriate elements of the campground improvement plan as well as ongoing operation and maintenance are reflected in the overall campground expenses highlighted below.

CAMPGROUND EXPENSES

Operational Capital Total 2016 $111,200 $18,200 $129,400 2017 $196,500 $0 $196,500 2018 $110,500 $76,700 $187,200 2019 $140,000 $0 $140,000 2020 $137,600 $34,500 $172,100

NOTE: Contractor subsidies are included in operational costs and are as follows: • Bear Lake $3000/month • Shining Bank Lake $1500/month • Long Lake $500/month • JVMP $1000/month • Beta Lake $800/month • Nojack Recreation Area $800/month

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YEAR VISITORS Cost per Visitor 2016 17,857 $7.25 2017 20,132 $9.76 2018 18,337 $10.21 2019 18,956 $7.39 2020 20,625 $8.34 Administration has prepared an overview of our current campground operations and potential for changes to aid in this discussion (attached).

REPORT/DOCUMENT Attached

ISSUES/CONCERNS There are several issues that have been identified within our campgrounds that could be addressed or revisited. Some of the issues for discussion include:

• What purpose does Council see for Yellowhead County campgrounds? • Is the current campground operations funding model (subsidy) appropriate? • Is Council committed to continuing to provide annual capital budget contributions to invest in making necessary improvements? • Does Council want to see any changes to the operation as currently delivered: • Expansion and/or reduction of services of some campgrounds • Pursuing the purchase of leased campground lands from the Province • Feasibility of providing power, water and sewer services in some campgrounds • Future of concession services at Bear Lake • Reservation system and/or online payment options • Seasonal (long term booking) camping sites • Campground fees • Campground operations (hired caretakers vs municipal staff)

COUNCIL DIRECTION FOR WORK PLAN County Council provides Administration with clarity on Yellowhead County campground strategic direction to inform capital improvements and continued operation.

Submitted by Crystal McNernie, Parks & Recreation Supervisor

Page 41 of 70 Campground Review

2021 52 campgrounds located within Yellowhead County

6 YC owned/operated 13 FRMA

11 Provincial 22 Private/Non-Profit

Page 42 of 70 $11- $60+ Campground nightly fee range in Yellowhead County

$15-17 YC $11-16 FRMA • Un-serviced • Un-serviced_ $24* $20* • Provincial Un-serviced • Private/Non Profit Un-serviced $40* $40* • Provincial Serviced • Private/Non Profit Serviced *average nightly fee *average nightly fee 3

PARTNERSHIPS

Page 43 of 70 FOOTHILLS RECREATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

(FRMA), currently maintains and manages 15 different campgrounds and 8 trail systems within the Hinton Forest Management Area. These campgrounds are located in the Foothills Region of Alberta near the communities of Hinton, Edson, Robb, and Cadomin. Partnership agreement since 2011 $30,000 year in funding from YC

Campground Revenue Campground Attendance 250000 User Nights 16000 200000 14000 198804 12000 13719 150000 10000 12030 150539 11180 10612 136864 134544 137352 8000 100000 8681 6000 50000 4000 2000 0 0 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

The direct cost to FRMA to run the Recreation Program is now approximately $425,000 per year. This means that in order to provide the services that they currently provide (e.g. free firewood, inexpensive user fees, etc.), they have to spend (subsidize) at least $200,000 to $250,000 more per year than they are currently collecting in campground fees.

Page 44 of 70 Non-Profit/Community Group Operated Campgrounds

Chip Lake Park Society Brule Community Society Rangeton Park ᶺ Operational funding ᶺ Operational funding ᶺ Operational funding provided for Chip provided for the Brule provided to the Lake Park Campground (group Rangeton ᶺ ~$6000/year YC use site) Recreation Society support ᶺ ~$2000/year YC ᶺ ~$3000/year YC support support

NOTE: There are also two group use sites located in Robb (operated by the Robb Recreation Association) and McLeod Valley Recreation Grounds (operated by the Peers Area Community Group). No operational funding has been provided for these sites. 7

PUBLIC SAFETY

Page 45 of 70 Hazard Trees Fuel Compliance and Assessment Management Enforcement Program ᶺ Living in or ᶺ Bylaw Officers patrol recreating adjacent parks throughout ᶺ The objective of this to forests is highly the County. Officers program is to assess desirable, however exercise a significant and identify hazard risks from potential degree of discretion trees that pose a wildfires exist. YC in how they resolve safety risk to visitors. Parks endeavours to compliance matters All trees are reduce these risks and utilize a categorized as high by prescribed tree combination of risk, medium risk removal to thin approaches and low risk and a forests in interface (including public falling and removal areas. relations, warnings, schedule is created. evictions and created. ᶺ Extensive FireSmart work has been violation tickets). completed at all YC 9 campgrounds..

WHAT WE MANAGE

Page 46 of 70 BEAR LAKE

ᶺ 32 campsites ᶺ 8 day use sites ᶺ Swimming ᶺ Playground ᶺ Hiking ᶺ Boat launch ᶺ Reservations ᶺ $17.00/night ᶺ Leased land

SHINING BANK LAKE

ᶺ 36 campsites ᶺ 5 day use sites ᶺ Seasonal sites ᶺ Swimming ᶺ Playground ᶺ Boat launch ᶺ Reservations ᶺ $17.00/night ᶺ County owned

Page 47 of 70 LONG LAKE

ᶺ 16 campsites ᶺ 2 day use sites ᶺ Boat launch ᶺSecluded ᶺ Popular destination for fisherman ᶺ $15.00/night ᶺ Leased land

JERRY VANDERWELL MEMORIAL PARK

ᶺ27 campsites ᶺ Playground ᶺ Hiking trails to the McLeod River ᶺ Quiet & peaceful ᶺ $15.00/night ᶺ Leased land

Page 48 of 70 BETA LAKE NOJACK RIVERSIDE

ᶺ 5 campsites ᶺ 24 campsites ᶺ CLOSED 2020 ᶺ 2 day use sites ᶺ Great rest area ᶺ Fire pits, ᶺSandy beach for travelers right outhouses, picnic along highway 16 tables, etc. ᶺ Boat launch ᶺ $15.00/night removed from ᶺ Good fishing and site bird watching ᶺ Leased land ᶺ $15.00/night ᶺ Leased land

EXPENSES & ATTENDANCE

Page 49 of 70 Bear Lake

Visitor Numbers Total Expenses 57500 58600 60000 2020 9149* 50000 33600 40000 32500 2019 9688 30000 17400 20000 10000 2018 9033 0 EXPENSES 2017 9867 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

2016 9107

* Closed May (covid)

Shining Bank Lake

Visitor Numbers

2020 3812 Total Expenses 100000 82713 2019 3189 80000 60000 53400 31000 2018 3686 40000 11400 17100 20000 0 2017 3420 EXPENSES

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 3388

Page 50 of 70 Long Lake

Visitor Numbers

Total Expenses 2020 2993 12000 10995 10000 9300 2019 2730 8000 7155 7500 6000 4000 2450 2041 2018 2000 0 EXPENSES 2017 2608 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 1708

McLeod Valley (JVMP & Riverside)

Visitor Numbers

2020 3178 Total Expenses 2019 2100 20000 17300 18300 15000 13800 2018 2352 11000 10000 5700 2017 2762 5000

0 2016 2454 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Page 51 of 70 Beta Lake

Visitor Numbers

2020 784 Total Expenses 8000 2019 504 7600 7200 6700 7000 6000 5600 644 2018 4000

2000 2017 854

0 2016 676 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Nojack Recreation Area

Visitor Numbers

2020 711 Total Expenses 35000 30500 2019 746 30000 25000 20000 2018 581 15000 10000 4500 5600 5100 4800 2017 623 5000 0 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 525

Page 52 of 70 SUMMARY

Campground Expenditures Visitor Numbers

20625 $196,500 $187,200 20132 $172,100 $140,000 $129,400 18956 18337 17857

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Expenditures vary year to year depending on project plan, Attendance is affected by the availability, quality and lifecyle maintenance and emergency repairs. accessibility of facilities and services. It is also strongly influenced by external factors such as local weather and transportation infrastructure (i.e. road construction).

CAMPGROUNDS CURRENT CONDITIONS

Page 53 of 70 Improving Visitor Facilities

Public recreation needs constantly change and evolve. YC Parks strives to continue to meet the evolving needs of its visitors and maintain high user satisfaction.

Over the past 5 years, YC Parks have completed improvement projects including:

• New fire pits • Upgraded outhouses • Garbage/recycling combination bins • New picnic tables • Fish cleaning stations • Trail development • Boat launch repairs • Site regular maintenance and upkeep

Fish Cleaning Stations

Outhouses

Garbage/Recycling Combo Bins

Page 54 of 70 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

PROPOSED 5 YEAR CAPITAL PLAN

2021 2022 2023 Miller's Lake Boat Ramp$ 20,000.00 Long Lake dock$ 20,000.00 Long Lake playground$ 65,000.00 Bear Lake/Shining Bank $ 42,000.00 JVMP playground$ 65,000.00 Bear Lake site additions x3$ 30,000.00 dock installations Long Lake outhouse $ 20,000.00 Re-gravel program Beta$ 10,000.00 (ice fishing demand) & Nojack Re-gravel program JVMP $ 10,000.00 Wood storage area $ 20,000.00 & Long Lake replacements (BL, SB, LL)

$ 62,000.00 $ 115,000.00 $ 125,000.00

2024 2025 Total Investment Shining Bank day use $ 65,000.00 Fire pit replacements$ 20,000.00 2021$ 62,000.00 playground Site marker replacements$ 5,000.00 2022$ 115,000.00 Bear Lake gazebo replacement$ 60,000.00 Plastic dock replacements$ 30,000.00 2023$ 125,000.00 Re-gravel program Bear $ 10,000.00 Beta Lake playground$ 50,000.00 2024$ 135,000.00 Lake & Shining Bank 2025$ 105,000.00

$ 135,000.00 $ 105,000.00 $ 542,000.00 28

Page 55 of 70 Possible Further Improvements and Costs

Bear Lake Shining Bank Lake Long Lake • Add three additional • Enlarge beach and • Add twelve sites ($28,035) add new sand* additional sites ($112,140) • Provide electricity to ($40,200) sites ($88,000) • Provide electricity to • Replace playground that was removed • Sani-dump station sites ($96,000) ($65,000) ($125,000)

JVMP Nojack Recreational Beta Lake • Add ten additional Area • Add three additional sites ($93,450) • No major outstanding sites ($28,035) • Provide electricity to capital projects • Add playground sites ($111,000) needed ($50,000) • Update playground ($65,000) 29

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

Page 56 of 70 Council Direction?

1. What FUTURE ROLE does Council see for Yellowhead County campgrounds?

Decrease Services Stay the Increase Services and Offerings? Course and Offerings?

Council Direction?

2. Is the current campground operations funding model (subsidy) appropriate?

Decrease Taxpayer Stay the Increase Taxpayer Subsidy? Course Subsidy?

Page 57 of 70 Council Direction?

3. Is Council committed to continuing to provide annual capital budget contributions to invest in making necessary improvements? Decrease Capital Stay the Increase Capital Improvements? Course Improvements?

Further Detail Discussion?

4. Does Council want to see any changes to the operation as currently delivered in any of these particular areas:

a) Expansion and/or reduction of services of some campgrounds b) Pursuing the purchase of leased campground lands from the Province c) Feasibility of providing power, water and sewer services in some campgrounds d) Future of concession services at Bear Lake e) Reservation system and/or online payment options f) Seasonal (long term booking) camping sites g) Campground fees up/down/stay, contactless payment options h) Campground operations (hired caretakers vs municipal staff) i) Investigate new opportunities for more Campground sites j) Other?

Page 58 of 70 Thanks! Any further questions?

Page 59 of 70 Yellowhead County Council Council Direction Request

Date Presented: February 16, 2021 Item Number: CDR - 251

SUBJECT Social Transportation Opportunity

TOPIC Opportunity to partner with a seniors transportation program.

BACKGROUND Up until 2021 Yellowhead County partially funded a transportation program (Policy 5100.02) to provide a bus service for seniors and others with transportation issues. This service provided residents with the opportunity to travel to Evansburg or Drayton Valley on a weekly basis, or charter the bus for specific trips, if available. The service provider declined to continue the services after 2020, leaving residents of Yellowhead County with few travel options. A private service has been operating since 2020, at significant cost to individuals.

In 2014 a Social Transportation Survey was conducted by Yellowhead County. That survey found that there was significant need for transportation services within rural communities. It identified a mixture of services, including a "transportation corridor" for bus service, as well as individualized transportation services to meet the needs of seniors that a bus service is unable to accommodate. A follow up study completed regionally with the Medically-At-Risk-Driver program from the University of Alberta also identified the need for transportation services that can accommodate the "first mile/last mile" of rural communities, individualized transportation needs that cannot be accommodated with a bus service and handicapped services.

Currently, Sundog is operating a service where individuals can access their daily charter services for medical appointments within Edmonton. The service picks up from major points at designated times. A private handicap accessible service is offered to residents if necessary.

REPORT/DOCUMENT Attached

ISSUES/CONCERNS Administration has been approached by Drive Happiness, a non-profit volunteer driver program serving 23 communities, both urban and rural, to operate a transportation program within Yellowhead County. Drive Happiness proposes that they train and manage volunteers and bookings. Yellowhead County would be responsible for the recruitment of volunteers. Attached is a document that outlines the service that they provide. The strengths of Drive Happiness is their familiarity with risk management, legislation, insurance concerns, scheduling and serving the senior community. It does not include an ability to provide transportation to individuals requiring handicap accessible vehicles (there is a private service available to the area).

The previous amount allocated for Social transportation in budgets was $32,000/year. This was not included in the 2021 budget, after the Community Connector Bus chose to cease operations. To support a potential partnership with Drive Happiness - should Council wish to pursue it - may require council reintroduce the grant funding to provide for income- tested subsidy to residents.

Page 60 of 70 COUNCIL DIRECTION FOR WORK PLAN Administration requests council direction as to future discussions with Drive Happiness going forward, with the intent of attaining some level of supported driver service for our seniors. If Council directs Administration to enter into negotiations with Drive Happiness, and those negotiations are successful, final approval of the program would come back to Council for funding approval.

Submitted by Wendy Robinson, FCSS Supervisor

Page 61 of 70 Drive Happiness Proposal: Drive Happiness is a volunteer driver program that has been in operation for more than 20 years. Potential exists to enter into an agreement with Drive Happiness to provide the volunteer driver service to residents in Yellowhead County. Drive Happiness provides all the booking, scheduling and administration related to a volunteer driver program, and Yellowhead County would be responsible for the recruitment of volunteers (DH trains them) and promotion of the service to residents.

About Drive Happiness (DH). ABOUT THE DRIVE HAPPINESS SENIORS ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM:

The Seniors Assisted Transportation program is provided to eligible riders by our volunteer drivers. All volunteer driver candidates are screened for vulnerable security clearance, a well maintained vehicle, and a clean driving abstract before they are accepted as Volunteers for Drive Happiness. ELIGIBILITY:

A big part of the Drive Happiness core operations are providing transportation services to seniors (65+); residing in the 23 communities in need of transportation services due to limited income, mobility and other health related issues.

Specifically, according to the Drive Happiness Standard Operating Terms and the Drive Happiness Association Bylaws, applicants are assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

 Applicants need to be 65+;  Applicants need to be sufficiently mobile such that they can enter and exit vehicles on their own cognizant; however need to have personal challenges that restrict them from utilizing other forms of transportation such as ETS, DATS, etc.; HOW THE SENIORS ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM OPERATES: Volunteer drivers take riders to various appointments like medical appointments, shopping, banking, programming, and to visit friends or family. The rider requiring the ride buys tickets for $10.00 each from the Drive Happiness office. Payments can be made by cheque to “Drive Happiness” and mailed, by credit card over the phone (with an additional $3 fee), or by sending an email money transfer to [email protected] with the security answer to any question you choose as “happiness“. Each ticket entitles the rider to ninety minutes of time and/or 40 km driving distance. Time and/or distance over this requires another ticket. Volunteer drivers do not book rides, sell tickets or take money.

Page 62 of 70 If assistance is needed with a walker, oxygen, poor eyesight, etc. please let the office know this. Our cars are not equipped for wheelchairs. Riders needing Handicapped Parking are urged to have their own placard. Please note: Parking fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Rides should be booked THREE FULL BUSINESS DAYS in advance by phoning 780-424-5438, giving your name, phone number, address, as well as the appointment time, return time, destination (full address, postal code and phone number) and estimated length of the appointment. Our office books rides from 9AM to 4PM daily except Saturday and Sunday and all holidays. When a volunteer driver is found, the volunteer driver will call the rider requesting the ride the day before their appointment in order to confirm the appointment with them and to set up a pick-up time. If the Drive Happiness office cannot find a volunteer driver, the rider requesting the ride will be phoned 24 hours prior to their appointment; and informed so that the rider can make other travel arrangements. The volunteer driver will phone the rider the night before to confirm the time and place of appointment. If the rider booking the ride must cancel, please contact the Drive Happiness office as soon as possible. The volunteer driver will then be contacted with the cancellation. Volunteer drivers do not book rides. This must be done through the Drive Happiness office (780-424-5438). There is an annual fee for the rider program based on income, please contact the office for more information.

VOLUNTEERING DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? DO YOU APPRECIATE SENIORS? WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

Drive Happiness is looking for generous, compassionate individuals to volunteer their time driving seniors in the areas we serve.

 You choose when, where, and how often you drive  Create your own volunteer schedule  We provide a gas reimbursement  Meet friendly and appreciative seniors  Make a difference in your community VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer driver for Drive Happiness™ must and provide the following:

 Volunteer Application Form  Police Clearance including Vulnerable Sector Check  Clean Drivers Abstract for the last 3 years  Copy of full class 5 driver’s license and another form of governmental I.D.

Page 63 of 70  Proof of registration  Proof of insurance Once you have completed and signed the Volunteer Application form, please send your application to Drive Happiness Seniors Association with a copy of your license, registration, and insurance via: Email: [email protected]

Drive Happiness is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for our staff, volunteers and clients that recognizes and values difference. We recognize that diversity – the many different and unique things about us, both individually and collectively – contributes to building a stronger organization and providing better service to our clients. Drive Happiness respects and appreciates difference in age, ethnicity, indigenous origin or heritage, gender, physical attributes, beliefs, language, sexual orientation, education, nationality, social background and culture or other personal characteristics.

Page 64 of 70 Subsidized Drives : Drive Happiness

Subsidy is available for Drive Happiness Program: Required Medical/paramedical/Therapist Appointments, accessing basic needs (food bank, Alberta Works/AISH/PDD meetings), visits to immediate family in care.

Subsidy is not available for other drives.

Priority is given to medical appointments.

Only provided to users of a service holding appropriate license and registration.

Total Net Income (Combined Net Family Income, as per line 260 of income tax return)

Annual Income Subsidized Fee thresholds as identified by Cost Municipal Affairs Core Need Income Under $33,500 50% Thresholds for Rural Communities $33,500- $37,999 40% (2020). $38,000-43,499 30% $43,500-$46,999 20% $47,000-$57,999 NONE

Page 65 of 70 COMMITTEE REPORT

2716 – 1 AVENUE EDSON, AB T7E 1N9 PHONE: (780) 723-4800 OR 1-800-665-6030 FAX: (780) 723-5066

DATE: January 26th, 2021

MAYOR/COUNCILLOR NAME: ANTHONY GIEZEN

COMMITTEE: YELLOWHEAD COUNTY/EDSON STEERING COMMITTEE

Our agenda was to choose a project manager and delivery method for the YCE Centre. The committee decided the best company to move forward with would be Turnbull construction and the best delivery method would be design/build. We got introduced to Turnbull Construction’s team. We reaffirmed priorities which would be cost, performance/quality, and schedule. Some of the design/build qualities are early cost certainty and accountability. The next steps would be the recommendation coming to council. Upon approval of councils. Turnbull would start the prequalification process and proceed toward our next milestones.

This facsimile transmission is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this facsimile transmission is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this facsimile transmission in error, please immediately notify us by telephone and return the original message to us at the above address at our cost.

Page 66 of 70 COMMITTEE REPORT

2716 – 1 AVENUE EDSON, AB T7E 1N9 PHONE: (780) 723-4800 OR 1-800-665-6030 FAX: (780) 723-5066

DATE: Jan 14/21

MAYOR/COUNCILLOR NAME: Shawn Berry COMMITTEE: BSN Doug Griffiths

-This was a Zoom meeting with Hinton BSN featuring Doug Griffiths. -Heather Thomson gave information about marketing today. She talked about Web Sites and how important they are today. The importance of Social Media accounts and what they should look like. -Doug spoke about investing in physical spaces and how they are used today. -They must be have windows that are crisp and clean. -Beautification of main streets where retail business are located. -This was a very worth while meeting to have attended.

Page 67 of 70 COMMITTEE REPORT

2716 – 1 AVENUE EDSON, AB T7E 1N9 PHONE: (780) 723-4800 OR 1-800-665-6030 FAX: (780) 723-5066

DATE: JANUARY 14/2021

MAYOR/COUNCILLOR NAME: Wade Williams COMMITTEE: DOUG GRIFFITH PRESENTATION Key Issues Discussed: This presentation was organized by the Town of Hinton and the Hinton Chamber of Commerce, Councils from Yellowhead County, Edson, Hinton and Jasper were invited as well as members of the business community, Community Futures and the Chamber of Commerce. There was 44 people in attendance via zoom.

Mayor Eglinski, Councillor Berry and myself from Council as well as Director Read and Stephan Felsing from Yellowhead County participated in this presentation.

-Doug Griffith talked about the ways COVID has changed the Communities. He informed us that a survey had been done and 31% of people live where they do because of a Tourism experience. - He talked about Investing in your Community and people will want to live there, (my example of this would be the proposed YCE Centre.) - He talked about building a stronger Community by Businesses working with other Businesses, Municipalities working with other Municipalities, (Not fighting against each other but working together for a common goal) to better the Community as a whole. He talked about Egos and Fear as being what cause people not to be able to work together. - He talked about Co-Working Spaces as being a good thing for Communities.

Financial Impacts/Implications: None Political Implications:

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2716 – 1 AVENUE EDSON, AB T7E 1N9 PHONE: (780) 723-4800 OR 1-800-665-6030 FAX: (780) 723-5066

DATE: 2021-JANUARY-21

MAYOR/COUNCILLOR NAME: Dawn Mitchell COMMITTEE: Agriculture Services Board Conference - Zoom Key Issues Discussed: There was interesting Q&A segment in the morning with Minister Dreeshen and Asst. Deputy Minister of Transportation, Tim Grant.

The resolution session in the afternoon was informative. It is always interesting to hear about issues in other regions and their perspective.

I really appreciated being able to ask Ms. Benson and Councillors Giezen and Russell questions during the conference. They really understand the issues, the history behind the issues, solutions and pitfalls.

Good conference!

Financial Impacts/Implications: None to note. Political Implications: None to note.

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2716 – 1 AVENUE EDSON, ALBERTA T7E 1N9 PHONE: (780) 723-4800 OR 1-800-665-6030 FAX: (780) 723-5066

DATE: FEBRUARY 8TH 2021

MAYOR / COUNCILLOR NAME: Lavone Olson COMMITTEE: Forest Resources Advisory Group Hinton Wood Products – Jed Begin -They have introduced a safety awareness/high risk employee program that is working well -the company is doing well because the lumber prices are high -West Fraser have completed the acquisition of Norbord. They have added 16 mills in Canada, the US and Europe and added 2200 new employees. West Fraser now employs over 10,000 people Owl Monitoring Program – Lisa Takats Priestly They are monitoring owls because they are a good indicator of the health Key Issues Discussed: of the environment -There are 11 types, 9 stay here year round and 2 migrate -They are doing long term studies to detect trends. Hinton Wood Products and Edson Forest Products 5 year stewardship report -this is voluntary reporting on their performance towards achieving their sustainable forest management commitment. -they have reported on 38 targets. Some of these are, wildlife, caribou range plan, riparian management strategy, strategies for species at risk, and aboriginal consultation. Financial Impacts / Implications: none Political Implications: none

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