1. CALL to ORDER. 2. ADOPTION of AGENDA; Subject

Town of Smoky Lake Regular Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Council Chambers in Smoky Lake and virtually at https://www.gotomeet.me/SmokyLake

1. CALL TO ORDER.

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA; Subject to Additions / Deletions.

3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES AND ACTION LISTS.

Pg. 5 3.1 January 19, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Minutes. Recommendation - Adopt as presented / amended.

Pg. 16 3.2 January 19, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Action List. Recommendation - Accept as presented/ amended.

4. DELEGATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Pg. 19 4.1 Smoky Lake Broadband Internet Service- Arthur Beaudette. Recommendation- Accept presentation. 4.1.1 Smoky Lake Broadband Internet Service Options. Recommendation – For Discussion.

4.2 Ryan Puhlman, GCL Environmental Ltd. in reference to item 7.4

5. QUESTION PERIOD.

6. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS: Recommendation - Accept Reports:

Pg. 34 6.1 Chief Administrative Officer’s Report.

Pg. 89 6.2 Public Works Foreman’s Report.

Pg. 91 6.3 Natural Gas Report.

Pg. 92 6.4 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). ➢ Community Guide.

Town of Smoky Lake February 2, 2021 – Regular Council Meeting Agenda

7. OLD BUSINESS.

Pg. 96 7.1 Small Communities Fund Grant Scope Increase re: Cast Iron Water Main Replacement Project. Recommendation – as per RFD.

Pg. 101 7.2 Regional Geographic Information System Agreement. Recommendation – as per RFD.

Pg. 114 7.3 ATCO Proposal to Install Pole for Overhead Transformer re: Solar Power Project. Recommendation- as per RFD.

Pg. 123 7.4 Alberta Site Rehabilitation Program- Gas Pipeline Abandonment Project and Gas Well Reclamation. Recommendation- As per RFD.

Pg. 129 7.5 Purchase of H. A. Kostash School Existing Building. Recommendation- As per RFD.

Pg. 137 7.6 Aspen View Public Schools inclusion of Community Daycare Space within new H. A. Kostash School Project. Recommendation- As per RFD.

7.7 ______

8. NEW BUSINESS:

Pg. 141 8.1 Drinking Water Report. Recommendation – Accept Report.

Pg. 150 8.2 Amend the 2020 – 2021 Council Appointments to Committees, Commissions, Boards and Authorities. Recommendation – as per RFD.

Pg. 154 8.3 Alberta HUB Board Membership Meeting. Recommendation- Council approved event.

Pg. 162 8.4 Amend Policy A14 – Honorariums, Per Diems and Expenses. Recommendation – as per RFD.

8.5 ______

Town of Smoky Lake February 2, 2021 – Regular Council Meeting Agenda 9. CORRESPONDENCE - REQUIRING ACTION:

Pg. 167 9.1 13 Ways Inc. Ask Me Anything- Webinar. Recommendation- Council approved event.

Pg. 168 9.2 Elected Officials Education Program- Virtual Partnerships and Collaboration. Recommendation – Council approved event.

Pg. 169 9.3 Alberta Council is Here to Help You Make Sense of the Numbers. Recommendation – Council approved event.

Pg. 171 9.4 The Pumpkin Patch Daycare - Reallocation of Funds Request. Recommendation – as per RFD.

Pg. 176 9.5 Emergency Management Stakeholder Summit 2021. Council approved event and CAO, Kozakiewicz & Town Fire Chief, Cozicar to attend Summit.

10. CORRESPONDENCE - FILE FOR INFORMATION: Recommendation- Acknowledge receipt.

Pg. 178 10.1 Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System.

Pg. 179 10.2 Go East Letter from the Chair, Jennifer Filip.

Pg. 180 10.3 Smoky Lake County Business Community Pandemic Restrictions Letter to Glenn van Dijken.

Pg. 181 10.4 North Shore Environmental Consultants.

Pg. 192 10.5 City of Cold Lake- Support for the Oil Patch.

Pg. 194 10.6 Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Building Back Better Together.

Pg. 218 10.7 Federation of Canadian Municipalities- News January 25, 2021.

Pg. 221 10.8 Municipal Letters to the Premier regarding COVID-19.

Pg. 226 10.9 Rethinking the Lockdown Groupthink.

Pg. 227 10.10 Minister NG announces launch of Highly Affected Sectors

Town of Smoky Lake February 2, 2021 – Regular Council Meeting Agenda Credit Availability Program.

Pg. 229 10.11 Stars Air Ambulance.

Pg. 230 10.12 Borderlands Mutual Aid Agreement Update.

Pg. 231 10.13 Stabilizing Alberta’s Performing Arts, Sport, Rodeo Sectors.

Pg. 234 10.14 Victoria Trail Public Participation Plan.

11. COUNCILLOR REPORTS: Recommendation- Accept for information.

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (Closed Session)

12.1 H. A. Kostash School Small Gymnasium Building and Parking Lot Land Transfer - FOIP s. 16: Disclosure Harmful to Business Interests of a Third Party.

13. ADJOURNMENT:

Town of Smoky Lake February 2, 2021 – Regular Council Meeting Agenda 3.1 January 19, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.

TOWN OF SMOKY LAKE Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting Held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Council Chambers in Smoky Lake and virtually at https://www.gotomeet.me/SmokyLake

PRESENT: Hank Holowaychuk Mayor Present in Chambers Terry Makowichuk Deputy Mayor Virtually Present Daniel Kotylak Councillor Present in Chambers Melody Morton Councillor Virtually Present Ross Whitelaw Councillor Virtually Present Adam Kozakiewicz Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Virtually Present Crystal Letwin Assistant CAO/Rec. Secretary Virtually Present Billy McMullen Public Works Foreman Virtually Present Juanita Cozicar Town Fire Chief Virtually Present

Observers in Attendance Upon Call to Order: Marianne Prockiw-Zarusky, FCSS Coordinator. Kyle Schole, Town Planning and Development. Jordan Ruegg, Town Planning and Development. 0 member(s) of the public. 1 member of the media.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Holowaychuk called the January 19, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.

2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

MOTION: 025-2021 MOVED by Councillor Kotylak that Town of Smoky Lake adopt the January 19, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda with the following addition: • 7.4 Highway 28/63 Regional Water Service Commission Policy Statement No.002: Water Rate Change Notification.

CARRIED

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3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES AND ACTION LISTS

3.1 Minutes of the January 12, 2021 Regular Council Meeting.

MOTION: 026-2021 MOVED by Councillor Morton that Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Town of Smoky Lake’s Minutes of the January 12, 2021 Regular Council Meeting, as presented.

CARRIED

3.2 Action List of the January 12, 2021 Regular Council Meeting.

MOTION: 027-2021 MOVED by Councillor Whitelaw that Town of Smoky Lake accept the Town of Smoky Lake’s Action List of the January 12, 2021 Regular Council Meeting, as presented.

CARRIED

4. DELEGATIONS

No delegations attended the meeting.

5. QUESTION PERIOD

No questions.

6. ADMINSTRATION REPORTS

6.1 Chief Administrative Officer’s Report.

MOTION: 028-2021 MOVED by Councillor Morton that Town of Smoky Lake accept the oral and written Chief Administrative Officer’s report presented by Adam Kozakiewicz, Chief Administrative Officer, as presented. CARRIED

6.2 Public Works Foreman’s Report.

MOTION: 029-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake accept the oral and written Public Works report presented by Billy McMullen, Town Public Works Foreman, as presented.

CARRIED

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6.3 Natural Gas Report.

MOTION: 030-2021 MOVED by Councillor Morton that Town of Smoky Lake accept the Natural Gas report presented verbally by Billy McMullen, Public Works Foreman, as presented.

CARRIED

Councillor Kotylak left the meeting at 5:31 p.m. and returned at 5:34 p.m.

6.4 Utilities Report

MOTION: 031-2021 MOVED by Councillor Morton that Town of Smoky Lake accept the written Utility report as of December 31, 2020, as presented.

CARRIED

MOTION: 032-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Administration clarify the Utilities report and provide more information on the section entitled: “No charge – water consumption not included in the town billing” to indicate where the water usage was needed such as town / fire equipment fill, project, hydrant flushing, taddle tails and Administration expand the report to include the variance from the Bulk Water Fill Station versus the town meter; and provide the information at the next Capital and Operating Budget meeting held on February 9, 2021.

CARRIED

6.5 Financial: Debenture Loan Report.

MOTION: 033-2021 MOVED by Councillor Kotylak that Town of Smoky Lake accept the written and oral Financial Debenture Loan report presented by Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO, as presented.

CARRIED

Mayor Holowaychuk called a recess at 5:59 p.m. and reconvened at 6:08 p.m.

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6.6 Fire Chief Report.

MOTION: 034-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake accept the oral and written Fire Chief report presented by Juanita Cozicar, Fire Chief for the Town of Smoky Lake, as presented.

CARRIED

MOTION: 035-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake direct Juanita Cozicar, Fire Chief for the Town of Smoky Lake to work with Scott Franchuk, Fire Chief for Smoky Lake County and Spencer Kotylak, Deputy Fire Chief for Smoky Lake County to provide a detailed report regarding the Smoky Lake Fire Department ‘s call-outs for the past 3 years in Town versus in the County; and present the report at a future meeting of Council.

CARRIED

6.7 Town of Smoky Lake Broadband Update.

MOTION: 036-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake accept the written Broadband Internet update for the Town of Smoky Lake, as presented; and Administration prepare a report regarding the Broadband Internet “Phase Two” project and internet advertising ideas and provide the information at the Capital and Operating Budget meeting scheduled for February 9, 2021.

CARRIED

7. OLD BUSINESS

7.1 Federal Carbon Tax Information.

MOTION: 037-2021 MOVED by Mayor Holowaychuk that Town of Smoky Lake defer the Federal Carbon Tax information presented in the agenda to the Regular Council Meeting on March 16, 2021.

CARRIED

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7.2 Email re: Municipally Controlled Corporation Information.

MOTION: 038-2021 MOVED by Councillor Morton that Town of Smoky Lake acknowledge receipt of the email from Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO for the Town of Smoky Lake as per John McDonnell from Brownlee Law regarding the municipal requirements authorizing the municipality to control the corporation as per the Municipal Government Act Section 75.2, dated December 18, 2020.

CARRIED

7.3 Town of Smoky Lake Gas Reclamation Project Update.

MOVED by Mayor Holowaychuk that Town of Smoky Lake defer the Gas MOTION: 039-2021 Reclamation Project for the gas wells located at: legal description 8-26-060-16 W4M and 10-26-060-16 W4M in Smoky Lake County for further information; and Administration invite Ryan Puhlmann, M, SC., P. Ag., EP from GCL Environmental to discuss the “situation and options” provided in the email dated November 27, 2020 and provide detailed maps of the area; and present the information at the March 16, 2021 Regular Council Meeting.

CARRIED

Mayor Holowaychuk called a recess at 7:38 p.m. and reconvened at 7:51 p.m.

7.4 Highway 28/63 Regional Water Service Commission Policy Statement No. 002: Water Rate Change Notification.

MOTION: 040-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake representatives request Highway 28/63 Regional Water Service Commission to amend Policy Statement No. 002 entitled: Water Rate Change Notification by removing the “/or” in section 1.1: 1.1: within five (5) business days, upon receipt of notice from the Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission (CRNWSC), and / or 1.2 within five (5) business days after any new Highway 28/63 Regional Water Services Commission Water Rate Bylaw is given third and final reading. Furthermore, that the notice of any rate changes and passing of the bylaws be explicit; and bring forward to the Highway 28/63 Regional Water Service Commission meeting held on January 20, 2021; in reference to the email from Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO for the Town of Smoky Lake, dated January 19, 2021.

CARRIED

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8. NEW BUSINESS

8.1 Small Communities Grant Re: Cast Iron Replacement Project.

MOTION: 041-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake submit a request in regards to the Small Communities Grant to extend the original application to include the following location options for the Cast Iron Water Line Replacement project to use the remaining funds in the amount of $170,822.00 (1/3 Town, 1/3 provincial, 1/3 federal); and report the results of the application at a future meeting of Council. 1. 51 Street – from 44 Avenue to 43 Avenue. (235 meters) 2. 43 Avenue to 50 Street (Back Alley). (170 meters) 3. West Railway Drive from the Public Works Maintenance Shop / Fire Hall to Wild Rose Avenue. (435 meters)

CARRIED

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8.2 Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops Operations & Maintenance Manual Updates.

MOTION: 042-2021 MOVED by Councillor Kotylak that the Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops Ltd. Operations & Maintenance Manual, as revised from time to time, as a guideline in operating & maintaining the gas distribution system; in reference to the letter from Tom Kee, Executive Director of Federation Gas Co-op Ltd., dated January 11, 2021.

CARRIED

8.3 Town of Smoky Lake Cost of Living Allowance.

MOTION: 043-2021 MOVED by Councillor Kotylak that the Town of Smoky Lake approve the Cost-of- Living Allowance (COLA) increase in the amount of 1.3% for the 2021 Town of Smoky Lake Payroll Salary Grid, effective January 1, 2021.

CARRIED

8.4 Resolution Deadline for 2021 Spring Convention.

MOVED by Councillor Kotylak that the Town of Smoky Lake take no action MOTION: 044-2021 regarding the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Resolution deadline for the 2021 Spring Convention; in reference to the RMA Bulletin, dated December 16, 2020.

CARRIED

9. CORRESPONDENCE- REQUIRING ACTION

9.1 2021 Smoky Lake Mineral Rights Development Company Limited Annual General Meeting Date.

MOTION: 045-2021 MOVED by Councillor Kotylak that Town of Smoky Lake schedule the 2021 Smoky Lake Mineral Rights Development Company Limited’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers and via online at https://www.gotomeet.me/SmokyLake; and Administration advertise accordingly.

CARRIED

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9.2 Extended Producer Responsibility 101 Webinar- Back to Basics.

MOTION: 046-2021 MOVED by Mayor Holowaychuk that Town of Smoky Lake approve the Extended Producer Responsibility 101 Webinar- Back to Basics hosted by the Recycling Council of Alberta on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, as a Council approved event.

CARRIED

9.3 Letter from Smoky Lake Pumpkin Growers Associated re: Pumpkin Park Transfer of Ownership.

MOTION: 047-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake agree to accept ownership, responsibility and to provide insurance of Pumpkin Park, located adjacent to the Smoky Lake CN Station at 155 West Railway Drive, in Smoky Lake subject to a Land Lease Agreement with N.E Muni-Corr Ltd. for a nominal value of one (1) dollar; in reference to the letter from Peggy Danyluk, President of the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Growers, dated January 14, 2021.

CARRIED

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9.4 Solar Information Session.

MOTION: 048-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake approve the Solar Information Session regarding the new solar rebate announcement for Alberta businesses hosted by Bengel on February 8, 2021 online via Zoom, as a council approved event.

CARRIED

9.5 36th Annual Municipal Law Seminar.

MOTION: 049-2021 MOVED by Mayor Holowaychuk that Town of Smoky Lake approve the 36th Annual Municipal Law Virtual Seminar hosted by Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer LLP on February 4 - 5, 2021, as a Council approved event.

CARRIED

10. CORRESPONDENCE- FILE FOR INFORMATION

10.1 2021 Federation of Alberta Gas Co-op Ltd. Operations & Maintenance Audit.

MOTION: 050-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake acknowledge receipt of the letter from Delbert G. Beazer, Federation Operations & Maintenance Auditor, dated January 14, 2021 regarding the 2021 Federation of Alberta Gas Co-op Ltd. Operations and Maintenance Audit scheduled on June 16, 2021 for the Town of Smoky Lake.

CARRIED

10.2 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Removal of MLA, Rehn.

MOTION: 051-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake acknowledge receipt of the email from Barry Morishita, President of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, dated January 15, 2021 regarding Premier Kenney’s decision to remove Pat Rehn, MLA for Lesser Slave Lake from the government caucus due to the accusations of his lack of commitment representing his constituency appropriately.

CARRIED

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10.3 Town of Smoky Lake Year-End Designated Industrial Property Assessments.

MOTION: 052-2021 MOVED by Councillor Morton that Town of Smoky Lake acknowledge receipt of the letter from Janice Romanyshyn, Provincial Assessor for the Municipal Assessment & Grants Division Assessment Services Branch, dated January 15, 2021 regarding the 2019 Assessment / 2020 Tax Year End Balances for the Provincial Property Assessment Roll.

CARRIED

10.4 Rural Municipalities of Alberta Newsletter

MOTION: 053-2021 MOVED by Councillor Whitelaw that Town of Smoky Lake acknowledge receipt of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Newsletter, Volume 2021 - Issue 2, dated January 15, 2021.

CARRIED

10.5 Highway 28/63 Regional Water Service Commission Organizational Meeting and Smoky Lake County Memorandum of Understanding

MOTION: 054-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake acknowledge receipt of the correspondence sent to Smoky Lake County Council from Gene Sobolewski, Highway 28/63 Regional Water Services Commission, dated December 3, 2020 regarding the Commission Organizational Meeting and Smoky Lake County Memorandum of Understanding.

CARRIED

11. COUNCILLOR REPORTS

Mayor Holowaychuk: Reported on what is happening in the community and region: • J-Max is working in the area and is performing reclamation. • Savannah rigs have left the Region. • The Town of Smoky Lake has welcomed a new business owner; Chad from Vegreville who has opened a Denture Clinic. • Centex has a new Manager, DeeDee and admin is working on getting in touch with new businesses. • Diamonds Day Spa has closed due to COVID-19.

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MOTION: 055-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake accept the Councillor report, as presented.

CARRIED

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed Session)

MOTION: 056-2021 MOVED by Councillor Kotylak to go into Executive Session to discuss the following matter pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Section 16: Disclosure Harmful to Business Interests of a Third Party, at 8:31 p.m.: • Update on the New H. A Kostash School Build Development Plan. CARRIED

MOTION: 057-2021 MOVED by Councillor Morton to come out of Executive Session at 8:46 p.m.

CARRIED

13. BUSINESS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION (Out of Closed Session)

MOTION: 058-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake agree to

send a letter to Aspen View Public Schools to request the right of first offer to purchase the existing H. A. Kostash School building located at 5019 – 50 Street in Smoky Lake subject to the completion of the new school, with the understanding that Aspen View Public Schools verbally agreed to transfer the small gymnasium building and parking lot to the Town; and Administration provide the response from Aspen View Public Schools at a future meeting of Council for further deliberations.

CARRIED

14. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: 059-2021 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk to adjourn the Regular Council meeting at 8:48 p.m. CARRIED

______Hank Holowaychuk Adam Kozakiewicz Mayor Chief Administrative Officer

Page 15 of 234 3.2 January 19, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Action List. Motion Action Date Motion Assigned to Status Comments No. Required

Jan 19, 2021 19/01/2021 MOTION: MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Administration clarify Admin 032-2021 the Utilities report and provide more information on the section clarify entitled: “No charge – water consumption not included in the town utilites will present at billing” to indicate where the water usage was needed such as report and In the Feb 9, town / fire equipment fill, project, hydrant flushing, taddle tails and Tamara provide progress 2021 budget Administration expand the report to include the variance from the information meeting Bulk Water Fill Station versus the town meter; and provide the on February information at the next Capital and Operating Budget meeting 9th held on February 9, 2021. 19/01/2021 MOTION: MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake 035-2021 direct Juanita Cozicar, Fire Chief for the Town of Smoky Lake to work with Scott Franchuk, Fire Chief for Smoky Lake County and Fire Chief to In Spencer Kotylak, Deputy Fire Chief for Smoky Lake County to compile Juanita progress provide a detailed report regarding the Smoky Lake Fire report Department ‘s call-outs for the past 3 years in Town versus in the County; and present the report at a future meeting of Council. 19/01/2021 MOTION: MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake Admin 036-2021 accept the written Broadband Internet update for the Town of prepare Smoky Lake, as presented; and Administration prepare a report report and In regarding the Broadband Internet “Phase Two” project and provide Adam/Tamara progress internet advertising ideas and provide the information at the information Capital and Operating Budget meeting scheduled for February 9, on February 2021. 9th 19/01/2021 MOTION: MOVED by Mayor Holowaychuk that Town of Smoky Lake defer 039-2021 the Gas Reclamation Project for the gas wells located at: legal description 8-26-060-16 W4M and 10-26-060-16 W4M in Smoky in the folder Lake County for further information; and Administration invite Defer to the and added on Ryan Puhlmann, M, SC., P. Ag., EP from GCL Environmental to meeting on Katilynn/Crystal Completed agenda. Jan discuss the “situation and options” provided in the email dated March 16 21 November 27, 2020 and provide detailed maps of the area; and present the information at the March 16, 2021 Regular Council Meeting.

Page 16 of 234 3.2 January 19, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Action List. Motion Action Date Motion Assigned to Status Comments No. Required

19/01/2021 MOTION: MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake 040-2021 representatives request Highway 28/63 Regional Water Service Commission to amend Policy Statement No. 002 entitled: Water Rate Change Notification by removing the “/or” in section 1.1: Commissio 1.1: within five (5) business days, upon receipt of notice n members Send email to from the Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission bring Patti Jan 19; (CRNWSC), and / or forward this Crystal, Hank, motion 1.2 within five (5) business days after any new Highway Completed motion, sent Dan, Adam discussed at 28/63 Regional Water Services Commission Water Rate Bylaw is motion via meeting Jan given third and final reading. email to 20 Furthermore, that the notice of any rate changes and passing of Patti the bylaws be explicit; and bring forward to the Highway 28/63 Regional Water Service Commission meeting held on January 20, 2021; in reference to the email from Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO for the Town of Smoky Lake, dated January 19, 2021. 19/01/2021 MOTION: MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake 041-2021 submit a request in regards to the Small Communities Grant to extend the original application to include the following location options for the Cast Iron Water Line Replacement project to use the Sent email remaining funds in the amount of $170,822.00 (1/3 Town, 1/3 request to grant advisor provincial, 1/3 federal); and report the results of the application at a Send Shawn future meeting of Council. request to Fitzpatrick on Options: extend Crystal Completed Jan 22 and grant 1. 51 Street – from 44 Avenue to 43 provide application Avenue. (235 meters) further info to 2. 43 Avenue to 50 Street (Back Alley). council (Feb (170 meters) 2) 3. West Railway Drive from the Public Works Maintenance Shop / Fire Hall to Wild Rose Avenue. (435 meters) 19/01/2021 MOTION: MOVED by Councillor Kotylak that Town of Smoky Lake schedule 045-2021 the 2021 Smoky Lake Mineral Rights Development Company Admin Limited’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at schedule Crystal Completed 20-Jan-21 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers and via online at meeting https://www.gotomeet.me/SmokyLake; and Administration

advertise accordingly.

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19/01/2021 MOTION: MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake 047-2021 agree to accept ownership, responsibility and to provide insurance of Pumpkin Park, located adjacent to the Smoky Lake Admin work CN Station at 155 West Railway Drive, in Smoky Lake subject to In with Muni- Crystal/Adam a Land Lease Agreement with N.E Muni-Corr Ltd. for a nominal progress corr value of one (1) dollar; in reference to the letter from Peggy Danyluk, President of the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Growers, dated January 14, 2021. 19/01/2021 MOTION: MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake 058-2021 agree to send a letter to Aspen View Public Schools to request the right of first offer to purchase the existing H. A. Kostash School building located at 5019 – 50 Street in Smoky Lake Admin write subject to the completion of the new school, with the and send Crystal/Katilynn Completed 21-Jan-21 understanding that Aspen View Public Schools verbally agreed to letter transfer the small gymnasium building and parking lot to the Town; and Administration provide the response from Aspen View Public Schools at a future meeting of Council for further deliberations.

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Page 19 of 234 Bar4.1.1 Smoky V Nook Lake Broadband Internet Service Options.

1 2

Proposed Equipment List

1. Non Penetrating Roof Mount - NW Sectors 2. Non Penetrating Roof Mount - NE Sectors 3. Non Penetrating Roof Mount - Backhaul Radio 4, Non Penetrating Roof Mount - Electronics Cabinet. AC Power 5, Non Penetrating Roof Mount - Future 6, Non Penetrating Roof Mount - Future 3 4 Blue = Cable runs 5

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Non Penetrating roof mount 1 2 3

Equipment box for routers, backup power etc. 4

Sector Antennas to service clients. 1 2 2 x per mount (4 total)

Backhaul to feed site 3

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Calculated performance of 250 Mbps + Page 22 of 234 4.1.1 Smoky Lake Broadband Internet Service Options.

250 Mbps Service

3 x NP Roof Mount (3x $250)

60 GHz link - $1100

Outdoor L box - $700 - $1900 (small or large) Batteries - $800 Netonix WS-12-250-DC - $380 US

2 x Mimosa A5C (2 x $900) $1800 4 x RF Elements 40° Symmetrical Beam Antenna HG3-CC-S40 (4x$250) $1000 2 x RF Elements Twin Horn Bracket (2x$150) $300

Misc hardware, cables, ﬁber optics, cinder blocks, poles, brackets $2500

Labour $5000

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Path Study

- From Smoky Lake Water Tower to Smoky Lake Farming - Antennas mounted at 60’ on both sides - 2’ dishes both sides - Calculated at 5 GHz.

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Path Study

- From Smoky Lake Water Tower to Smoky Lake Farming - Antenna mounted at 40’ on both sides - Integrated dishes both sides - Calculated at 24 GHz.

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90* Antenna Page 27 of 234 4.1.1 Smoky Lake Broadband Internet Service Options. Smoky Lake Colony

120* Antenna Page 28 of 234 4.1.1 Smoky Lake Broadband Internet Service Options.

Backhaul from Water tower To Colony

Backhaul from Water tower To Town Oﬃce

Equipment box on Mill Tower for routers, backup power etc.

Sector Antenna to service clients.

Client Radios

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Link from Town Oﬃce to Water Tower

60 GHz link - $1100 batteries - $800 tower switch - Netonix WS-12-250-DC - $380 US

Link from Water Tower to Smoky Lake Colony

24 Ghz 2 x $2500 = $5000

Outdoor L box at Colony - $700

Colony Network

AP w/90* Sector

LTU Rocket AP- $520 Airmax Titanium Sector - $250 client radios - 5 x $149 = $745

Mounts, cables etc. $1000

Labour Estimate $1000

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Page 31 of 234 4.1.1 Smoky Lake Broadband Internet Service Options. Estimated Coverage

LTE Service

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Link from Town Oﬃce to Water Tower

60 GHz link - $1100 batteries - $800 tower switch - Netonix WS-12-250-DC - $380 US

Customer Access from Water Tower

-- East 2 x 1 watt radios 2 x $5700 = $11,400 2 x 65* Sector Antennas 2 x $571 = $1,142 4 x Low PIM cables 4 x $150 = $600

-- West 2 x 1 watt radios 2 x $5700 = $11,400 2 x 65* Sector Antennas 2 x $571 = $1,142 4 x Low PIM cables 4 x $150 = $600

Page 33 of 234 6.1 Chief Administrative Officer’s Report. Attended Alberta HUB Meeting – The manager of the Alberta Hub Bob is moving on to work for Town of Vegreville

Meeting with Neil and Building committee regarding new school Thursday Jan 28th 9-12

Billy and I looked at options of transferring Small Gym to the Town this is itemized later in the agenda.

Administrators meeting GIS contract with the county later on the agenda

Discussed last years GIS project- we will be ready to apply to Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership In April 2021 – May 2021 https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-municipal-water-wastewater-partnership.aspx

The Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP), which launched in 1991, provides cost-shared funding to eligible municipalities to help build municipal facilities for water supply and treatment, and wastewater treatment and disposal.

Important dates

Application status: Open until November 30 2021 for funding for the following year 2022 Ministry responsible: Alberta Transportation

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MINUTES January 26, 2021 ADMINISTRATOR’S VIRTUAL MEETING Meeting Notes

10:07 a.m. Delegation: VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE: MPE Engineering Ltd.: Mirek Grzeszczuk, P. Tech (Eng.) Regional Manager, Provide an update on the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Regional GIS Smoky Lake County Project: Regional Municipal Infrastructure Assessment: Gene Sobolewski CAO  10-Year Capital Plans for Municipal Buildings: recommendations will be provided to each respective municipality by the end of January 2021 to Lydia Cielin discuss the draft reports and provide feedback to finalize. Assistant CAO

Jordan Ruegg MPE Engineering Ltd: Mirek Grzeszczuk, P. Tech (Eng.) Regional Manager, Plan/Dev Manager David Seeliger, Stormwater Management & Hydrology Team Leader, and Tayler

Kyle Schole Marra, P. Eng. Design Engineer, reviewed the proposed upgrades for the Plan/Dev Assistant Regional Stormwater Management Plans for:  Vilna, Brenda Adamson Finance Manager  Waskatenau,  Warspite needs additional recommendations in the following areas: Patti Priest Legislative Services

Carole Dowhaniuk GIS

Village of Waskatenau  Bernice Macyk  Spedden, CAO  Bellis,

 Edwand, Village of Vilna  Bonnie Lake, Earla Wager CAO  Garner Lake,  Mons Lake needs additional recommendations in the following areas:

Town of Smoky Lake Adam Kozakiewicz CAO

Crystal Letwin - ABSENT Assistant CAO   Hanmore Lake, and MPE Engineering Ltd. Mirek Grzeszczuk, P. Tech.  Whitefish Lake. (Eng.) Region Manager Next Steps:

David Seeliger, MPE Engineering Ltd. will prepare revised reports and provide them to each Stormwater Management & respective municipality for feedback and then finalize the reports at the end of Hydrology Team Leader February 2021.

Tayler Marra, P. Eng. Design Engineer David Seeliger, Stormwater Management & Hydrology Team Leader, and Tayler Marra, P. Eng. Design Engineer, left the meeting, time 11:00 a.m.

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Eligible projects can receive up to 75% of project costs. Funding is calculated as a percentage of eligible project costs (rounded to 2 decimal points) based on the municipality’s official population when the grant is approved.

Program funding is determined each budget cycle.

For hamlets, population is based on a statutory declaration from the municipality applying on the hamlet's behalf.

Populations and grant percentages are determined at the time of approval and do not change during the project. Official population Funding

Less than 1,000 75 % of eligible project cost

Eligible projects

The department will assess eligibility of proposed projects. Funding may be available for the following projects: Water supply and treatment

• treated-water storage facilities and related works

Additional criteria

• Municipalities are required to carry out projects on a contract basis.

• All services, material and equipment used on funded projects must be from the private sector.

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• The applicant must demonstrate that the project is cost-effective and can be economically justified compared to other facility solutions.

Ineligible projects

The following projects are not eligible for this grant:

• updates to municipal infrastructure planning studies

• water distribution and/or sewage collection systems

Eligible costs

This grant can cover the following costs:

• construction costs

• right-of-way acquisition and/or land costs, including expropriation costs

• relocation and adjustment of associated utilities

• engineering costs

• survey fees

• legal fees

• advertising for tenders

• other costs (such as audit fees)

• interim financing costs on unpaid grants from the time of project completion until the grant is paid

Municipalities should contact Alberta Transportation to determine eligibility of other related costs.

Ineligible costs

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• administration costs, such as municipal employee and council member salaries and office administration costs

Step 1. Select project Municipalities should contact Alberta Transportation prior to applying to discuss the eligibility of proposed projects.

The municipal council must make a motion to apply for funding for the project.

Step 2. Complete the application package

Include the following documents in the application package:

• a letter to the Regional Director (North Central Region ) in the Alberta Transportation Regional Office from each member municipality or the regional commission requesting funding

• request for funding

• project plan

• project description

• project rationale (design criteria)

• proposed implementation schedule

• detailed cost estimates following the cost estimate requirements

• outline of how the municipal share of project costs will be funded

• rate base for water and wastewater service and the extent of metering

The municipality must enter the project information in the Municipal Grants Management Application.

Step 3. Submit the application package (North Central Region )

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Applicants will be notified in writing of the project's eligibility for funding.

Project approval is conditional upon funding availability and the suitability of the project.

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• project size

• design

• staging

• need

• cost-effectiveness

• municipal population (actual and projected)

The following will also be considered:

• date the application is submitted

• type of project, prioritized as follows:

o Priority 1: health-related improvements involving upgrading water treatment or water supply facilities

o Priority 2: environmental protection improvements related to wastewater treatment projects affecting the environment

o Priority 3: system and development related improvements, such as safety, fire protection and operational improvements

Page 39 of 234 6.1 Chief Administrative Officer’s Report. Stabilizing Alberta’s performing arts, sports, rodeo sectors | January 28, 2021 Media inquiries Alberta’s government is investing $17 million to ensure the stabilization of performing arts, sports and rodeo organizations. Open: Applications will remain open until midnight on February 18, 2021

“The live music and experience sector is a critical part of the culture, well-being and economy of Albertans. Ensuring the sustainability of this sector is vital to accelerating the recovery of our province after the pandemic is over.” Andrew Mosker, president and CEO, National Music Centre

"We are thrilled to see Alberta’s government continuing to support non-profits in Alberta that have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will allow organizations like the EE Football Team to continue supporting our city and our province by providing both high-quality entertainment and community programming.” Chris Presson, president and CEO, Edmonton Football Team

“Live events and the performing arts are not only key to quality of life in a community, they are also an important part of the economic engine. They employ thousands of Albertans in a variety of capacities, and they are part of attracting and retaining talent and driving tourism.” Chantelle Ghosh, executive director, Citadel Theatre

Non-profits that host rodeos, professional and elite amateur sports organizations, and non-profits that own and/or operate dedicated presenting and performing arts venues can apply for operational funding through the Stabilize Program to offset financial losses. Qualifying organizations will be eligible for a one-time grant of up to 25 per cent of eligible expenses based on 2018 and 2019 financials. Organizations may use funds for ongoing operational costs, such as utilities, rent, insurance and programming, to support their reopening. The Stabilize Program allocates $12 million, and applications will be accepted until midnight Feb.18. The Stabilize Donation Matching stream will allocate $5 million to match private donations (from a minimum $250,000 to a maximum $1 million) dollar-for-dollar to eligible non-profit organizationsPage 40 of 234 that 6.1 Chief Administrative Officer’s Report. host rodeos and professional and elite amateur sports. Non-profit organizations that own and/or operate dedicated presenting and performing arts venues or live experience venues are also eligible. Quick facts

• In 2018, Alberta’s live experience sector contributed $662.7 million to GDP and supported 14,580 jobs in Alberta. • Between 2014 and 2018, the live experience sector grew by 17 per cent. • Live experience events generate economic activity through out-of-town tourism, at an average of $10 million in economic impact for larger events. • According to Statistics Canada, every $1 million in output from live performance businesses generates about 17 direct and indirect jobs in the province. Eligibility

The funding is for:

• an established Alberta-based professional team or non-profit elite amateur league or team with an Alberta-based majority ownership (51% or more) such as the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) or Western Hockey League (WHL) teams (NHL teams are not eligible)

o elite amateur sport league or teams that provides live spectator experiences with gate revenues, which include season ticket holders, and leads to a professional league in Alberta

• non-profit organizations that are the primary organizers of an annual Alberta-based rodeo

• non-profit art organizations that own and/or operate performing and presenting arts venues

To be eligible, organizations must be registered for a minimum of 3 calendar years (and in good standing) under one of the acts below. The exception to this is for Alberta-based professional or elite amateur sports teams and leagues.

Eligible Alberta-based professional or elite amateur sports teams such as Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) teams and Western Hockey League (WHL) teams

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o for-profit organizations must be 51% owned by Alberta resident(s)

• elite amateur leagues must be provincial in scope

o leagues that cross provincial or national boundaries are not eligible

Legislation

• provincial legislation:

o Part 21 of the Business Corporations Act - Extra-Provincial Corporations

o Companies Act, Part 9 (Nonprofit Companies)

o Societies Act of Alberta

o Agriculture Societies Act

• federal legislation:

o Special Act of the Parliament of Canada

o Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act – and must be registered in Alberta under the Business Corporations Act

o Income Tax Act (of Canada and operating in the Province of Alberta (Charities))

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Overview  cash only (assets and in-kind donations are not The Government of Alberta recognizes the significant impact accepted); that Alberta’s live experience sector has on the economy and  newly designated funds from a single donor the quality of life of Albertans, their physical and mental health, (fundraising campaigns and previously designated and their engagement with their communities. To help stabilize funds are not accepted); from the impacts of the pandemic, the Government of Alberta is  between a minimum of $250,000 to a maximum of providing support to leverage Albertans’ investment to no nprofit $1 million; organizations that are Alberta-based nonprofit organizations  comply with CRA gifting guidelines; and that are professional sport teams, elite amateur sport leagues  unrestricted. and teams, rodeos, owners and/or operators of live experience venues, by matching private donations dollar-for-dollar. Ineligible Donors Program Outcomes Ineligible donors include:  Enable nonprofit organizations to maintain public-use, live  public sector organizations (e.g. municipalities) experience venues that will provide Albertans with art and  associated or arms-length foundations/charities (e.g. cultural experiences now and in the future. “Friends of.”)  To facilitate new investment dollars for nonprofits that provide live experiences in Alberta communities. Ineligible Organizations  Ineligible recipients include any for-profit Eligible Donors organization. Eligible donors include individuals, nonprofit organizations, and  Nonprofits that are not described under the eligible private sector organizations. recipients categories.  Municipalities, and non-profit sports and recreation Eligible Recipients organizations are also ineligible. Nonprofit organizations that are: Program Details  professional sport teams,  elite amateur sport leagues and teams,  Donors express interest in making an eligible  rodeos, donation by submitting a pledge application to the  performance art venues, Government of Alberta (GoA), indicating their  owners and/or operators of live experience venues. preferred eligible recipient and donation amount.  located in Alberta, and  If approved, the qualified donor signs a legally  must be registered (and in good standing) under one of the binding donation agreement with the GoA. following Acts:  Qualified donors issue the donation payable to the Government of Alberta or to the eligible recipient. Provincial Legislation: Once the donation is received by the GoA, if - Part 21 of the Business Corporations Act - Extra-Provincial applicable, the GoA will issue a tax receipt to the Corporations donor. - Companies Act, Part 9 (Nonprofit Companies)  The GoA will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to - Societies Act of Alberta $1 million and issue a grant to the qualified recipient.  first-come-first- - Agriculture Societies Act Applications are approved on a served basis, therefore once the $5 million is - Special Act of the Alberta Legislature allocated the program is closed. Federal Legislation: - Special Act of the Parliament of Canada Application Submission Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act - , and must be registered in The qualified donor completes the pledge application and Alberta under the Business Corporations Act emails it to: [email protected] - Registered Charities under the Income Tax Act (of Canada and operating in the Province of Alberta (Charities)) Contact Information  Toll-free: 1.800.642.3855 Eligible Donations  Email: [email protected] Donations must be: Community Grants Website  For more information and to access the application, visit: alberta.ca/grants-for-non-profits.aspx

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North Zone Update on COVID-19

January 29, 2021

Our Efforts to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in the North Zone

Thank you for your continued efforts and commitment to keep your communities safe and to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. We thank you for your support, questions, patience, and compliance during this challenging time. We encourage you to follow AHS on social media. COVID-19 updates and information is regularly posted on our Twitter (@AHS_media) and Facebook pages. You are welcome to share these updates and information on your social media channels as needed. As of Jan. 28, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services (AHS) have recorded 9,991 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the North Zone, with 1,010 currently listed as active. There are 68 in hospital and 8 in the ICU. There have been a total of 122,821 confirmed cases in Alberta, with 8,041 currently listed as active. Provincially, there are 591 people in hospital and 112 in the ICU as a result of COVID-19. Our AHS North Zone Emergency Operations Centre (ZEOC) continues to actively respond to COVID-19, in coordination with the provincial AHS Emergency Command Centre, and in collaboration and cooperation with our partners across the province. The North ZEOC continues to plan, monitor and endorse activities across the zone that ensure reasonable, well-informed responses to system capacity, as a result COVID- 19 activity. COVID-19 case information COVID-19 case information is updated Monday to Friday between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. at www.alberta.ca/covid. Outbreak locations can be found at https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-alberta- data.aspx and are updated Tuesdays and Fridays each week. The regional status map shows the level of risk in regions and information about local health measures. It also shows the rate of COVID-19 cases and the number of active cases. This map is the source of truth for COVID-19 case information. To protect and respect patient privacy, no further case information is provided. Acute Care Outbreaks There are currently four acute care outbreaks in the North Zone, as of Jan. 28:  An outbreak was declared at the Mayerthorpe Healthcare Centre on Dec. 19, 2020. To date, two individuals associated with the facility have tested positive.  An outbreak was declared on one unit at the QEII on Dec. 3, 2020. To date, 13 cases are associated with this outbreak.  An outbreak was declared at St. Therese-St. Paul Healthcare Centre on Dec. 26, 2020. To date, 13 individuals associated with the facility have tested positive  An outbreak was declared at William J. Cadzow Healthcare Centre on Dec. 7, 2020. To date, 18 individuals associated with the facility have tested positive.

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For updates and information on acute care outbreaks please go here.

Long-term care/supportive living and other outbreaks

 Long-term care facilities on outbreak in the North Zone include: Extendicare Bonnyville, Extendicare Mayerthorpe, Grande Prairie Care Centre and William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre, Auxiliary  North Zone supportive living facilities currently on outbreak include: Bar-V-Nook Manor (Smoky Lake), Keekenow Senior Facility (Wabasca), Prairie Lake Supportive Living (Grande Prairie), Stone Brook Lodge (Grimshaw) and Sunnyside Manor (St. Paul)  There is one school in the North Zone currently listed as on outbreak, and 20 outbreaks in other facilities and settings, which includes 10 in work camps.

For updates on outbreaks in the North Zone please go here. COVID-19 Variants Alberta Health is monitoring for variant strains of COVID-19 that have a higher infection rate. Case numbers will be updated weekly at https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-alberta-data.aspx

As of January 25, Alberta has detected:  20 cases of the variant first identified in the United Kingdom (B.1.1.7)  5 cases of the variant first identified in South Africa (B.1.351)

Free Virtual Stress Management Workshops continue Albertans looking for ways to identify and manage stress are invited to join free online workshops facilitated by Alberta Health Services. These free workshops began in November 2020 and continue through to March.

 Transform Your Stress: The Resilience Advantage – Strategies for Managing Stress in Challenging Times Part 1: Led by AHS Certified professionals, this interactive workshop includes a basic discussion of stress plus looks at different ways to manage stress, including 2 HeartMath® breathing techniques. Participants will come away with an understanding of the impact of emotions on the body plus an action plan to address their own stress. o Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. To register:

o Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To register:

 Transform Your Stress: The Resilience Advantage – Strategies for Managing Stress in Challenging Times Part 2: Led by AHS Certified professionals, this interactive workshop will discuss perception, decision-making and communication using the HeartMath® tools taught in Part 1. (Note that this is a continuation from concepts learned in Part 1, so completion of Part 1 is essential prior to taking Part 2.)

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o Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. To register: https://albertahealthservices.zoom.us/

o Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. To register: https://albertahealthservices.zoom.us/

For more information on HeartMath® or the upcoming courses, email @ahs.ca.

Communication process reminder Please be advised that any municipal inquiries related to public reporting of COVID-19 information (relaunch map, geospatial map, changes to map boundaries, requests for additional detail, etc.) must be submitted directly by the municipality to Alberta Health via the @gov.ab.ca email address. AHS should not be included in any inquiries relating to public reporting of COVID-19 data, and cannot respond to these inquiries. As always, our municipal and Indigenous partners are asked to please send requests for information or questions specific to AHS through our North Zone EOC Liaison desk - [email protected]. This allows us to provide you with a clear line for communication as we continue to navigate the pandemic. Resources available Please continue visiting the Government of Alberta website as well as the AHS website if you have questions about the relaunch, public health restrictions or COVID-19. Assistance is also available through the Government of Alberta’s Provincial Operations Centre.

Thank you all AHS is the operational arm of the healthcare system in Alberta and we follow all COVID-19 public health measures and policies set out by the provincial government. We are committed to being as open and transparent with you as possible as we continue to respond to COVID-19, while respecting the boundaries of privacy and policies. We want to thank you for your support and dedication as we continue to respond to COVID-19. We appreciate the strong partnerships we have developed as we work together through this global crisis. Your continued cooperation, support and hard work is very valued and we thank you all.

Greg Cummings, Chief Zone Officer, North Zone Dr. Albert Harmse, Acting Zone Medical Director Dr. Kathryn Koliaska, Lead, Medical Officer of Health, North Zone

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COVID-19 Municipality Update January 19, 2021

Poll Results COVID-19 Variants Total Attendees 249 Two COVID-19 variants have been identified across Attendees who did not answer 42 (17%) the world, one in the UK and one from South Africa. Both of the variants in those respective countries New Attendees 13 (5%) have become the dominant strain in circulation and Returning Attendees 194 (78%) are thought to be more infections. Therefore, Alberta Rural 98 (39%) is working very hard with our federal, provincial and Urban 73% territorial partners to enhance border screening.

Border Screening COVID-19 Update For further information on Alberta’s vaccine Please visit the COVID-19 website for up-to-date strategy please visit: information. www.alberta.ca/covid-19-travel-advice.aspx. For further information on Alberta’s vaccine  Anyone coming into Alberta through the Calgary airport from an international destination is eligible strategy please visit: to participate in the border pilot. www.alberta.ca/covid19-vaccine.aspx.  The border pilot has been helpful in that universal Arena Update screening to pick up early variants.  Thank you to those who sent in feedback on  Alberta is working hard to increase testing of arena re-opening timelines. positive samples to be able to detect those variants. This will be ramping up in the next  At this time no decision has been made about several weeks. lifting restrictions for recreation facilities.  When we are able to lift restrictions and open arenas we anticipate moving in slow incremental Key Question Themes steps, i.e. starting with recreational skating for a certain number of people properly distanced. Vaccine rollout Update on ICU numbers, geospatial map, R-value Restrictions/Re-Open Arena and recreation facilities Summer Recreation and Festivals

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Question and Answers Municipality Questions Response ICU Numbers

Can you confirm the number of patients in the ICU due to COVID-19? There are 119 patients in the ICU due to COVID-19 as of January 18.

Maps

As advised by Minister Shandro, the geospatial municipality map is to be Discussions are ongoing about the geospatial map, there are a few maps corrected. When can we expect this to happen? available on the GOA website. The relaunch map that showed the metric of 50 per 100000 with minimum of 10 active case was used during relaunch to have conversations with municipalities. With the significant rise in numbers we are no longer using this map to make regional decisions right now. The use of this map continues to be in discussion.

There is also a map that is for information, which can be switched between municipal view and a local geographic area view. We are looking at ways to best represent this information. Discussions are continuing this week.

Rural Communities

Are there any thoughts about different levels of restrictions for less affected Even though the total numbers are lower, the lack of population density does rural areas, as was the case for part of last year? not seem to be enough to stop the spread in some of the rural areas. Right now we are looking at a provincial population based approach. The question of when we might be able to start considering a more regional approach is an open question.

A regional approach is still under consideration however, until trends at a provincial level are low enough, a province wide approach will remain.

Working from home

Is it still recommended to work from home? If so until when? Thanks The mandatory work from home order remains in place. Further details can be found in CMOH Order 42-2020.

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R-value

Why hasn’t the R-value been updated? What is the updated R-value? The R value is updated weekly:

R values from January 11 to January 17 (confidence interval):  Alberta province wide: 0.84 (0.81-0.86)  Edmonton Zone: 0.81 (0.77-0.85)  Calgary Zone: 0.82 (0.79-0.85)  Rest of Alberta: 0.88 (0.84-0.92) The next R value update will be on Monday, January 25th to reflect January 18 – 24th.

Death Rate

Why is the death rate still high in comparison to the overall COVID numbers? There are many possible implications of the death rate staying high despite lower case counts.  Without speculating, one of the factors is that decreased testing for COVID-19 has decreased the amount of “cases” being reported. The death rate is a good reminder to re-iterate to municipalities that:  Social/household gatherings are the highest source of COVID-19 transmission  Practicing good hygiene and physical distancing are the best ways to reduce transmission, which includes: - Staying home while sick - Wash and sanitize hands often - Avoid touching your face - Stay at least 2 meters away from others - Wear a mask in public places - Limit the number of people you come in close contact with We continue to see high case rates in older Albertans. In January 24% of deaths were from long-term care and 35% from supportive living facilities.

Summer Recreations including festivals

Can you give us any advice as we start planning our summer festivals? What Conversations regarding summer festivals and recreation have begun knowing are the odds we will be allowed outdoor activities of greater than 100 people? the planning required to hold these takes many months. Alberta Health has heard from some stakeholders that February is when they would need a What about summer sports-for example ball tournaments etc. decision for a ‘go-no go”. The decision is based on the current context and it is difficult to predict in February what the case numbers will be in the summer [email protected] Page 49 of 234 Classification: Protected A 6.1 Chief Administrative Officer’s Report.

With the uncertainty this summer, could we take some of the lessons learned months. No decision has been made at this point, however, it is likely summer from last summer to help message to Albertans to not flood our wonderful festivals and recreation will see public health measures in some capacity, recreation communities. This may be with some ideas like not going out every especially with limited vaccine. weekend to these communities or other unique ideas that provide a balance of economic stimulus to these communities without putting the onus on law Alberta Health continues to look at current context as well as lessons learned enforcement and the municipality to manage the influx of people. to inform recommendations going forward for decision.

Vaccine

Can Dr. Hinshaw comment on Moderna vaccine availability and if this will Alberta received a shipment of the Moderna vaccine last week, some of that permit limited 1st doses to continue? shipment has gone to 1st doses. Alberta is now prioritizing the completion of 2nd doses, especially those individuals living in long term care and designated living facilities.

If people in long term care couldn’t receive the vaccine i.e. sick, have COVID, Yes, those in long term care or designated living facilities who missed their will they get another opportunity to be vaccinated prior to other groups? opportunity to receive their first dose will have another chance at the earliest possible time. The goal is to provide the vaccine to those that need it the most.

Roll out Sequencing Decisions about the approach for phase 2 of the vaccine are not being made Will utility maintenance staff be eligible for vaccines prior to the main yet. Options are being developed for decision makers to decide on what that population to ensure continued service delivery? looks like.

The vaccine roll outs top priority is preventing the severe illness and death. Will first responders (fire fighters) performing medical assist alongside The number 1 goal is to make sure that our health care system can remain Ambulance workers will be added to early groups of people to be vaccinated? operational and can care for all those that need it. To do this the strategy is to – Municipal Leaders are considering to ask to be removed from the medical use vaccines to protect those at highest risk of sever outcomes first and those assist until they can be vaccinated. that are likely to expose those people. Following this will be considerations of occupational groups for business continuity purposes. Has any discussion occurred on municipal front line and public works employees being made eligible to receive the vaccine? There are still unknowns, including how much vaccine Alberta will receive and when. Timeframes will depend entirely on when vaccines arrive.

Notification for eligible groups When each group is eligible to be immunized, it will be communicated using When offering vaccine to specific groups, how are they notified, this would be public announcements, the Government of Alberta website or dedicated phone for seniors who still live on their own, however do not have access to social services (i.e. 2-11), Alberta Health Services immunization webpage, COVID- media 19 updates by Dr. Hinshaw, news media and social media. Other means and

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partnerships may also be used as specific groups become eligible, for example seniors associations, primary care networks, etc. Future planning with vaccine in place To help municipalities with workforce planning can you help us understand At this point in time, individuals who are immunized are still required to follow more about vaccines. As vaccines become distributed throughout the general the 14 day quarantine rules and all public health measures that are provincially population what will the affect be on international travel. Will staff have to and federally required. Currently, there is little evidence on how effective these isolate after travel, or can they immediately return to the workforce? Are any vaccines are in everyday life, how long the vaccines will offer protection from differences expected for essential and/or health care workers with international the virus and whether or not they will stop the transmission to others. travel? Decisions will be required at a national and potentially international level as to when quarantines related to travel are no longer required as a result of the vaccine.

Once the vaccine is available to everyone, does that then allow us to open up Actions to re-open will emphasize safety first while we gradually aim to reopen social society again? businesses, resume activities, and get people back to work. While we face a long road to recovery, our collective efforts are needed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. To be successful, we must stay vigilant to slow the spread by following public health measures, practicing physical distancing and hand hygiene, continuing to act responsibly, and when eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, being immunized. Some key considerations for vaccines:  How effective these vaccines are in everyday life;  How long these vaccines will offer protection from the virus; or  How effective the COVID-19 vaccines are in preventing asymptomatic infections and reducing transmission to others. Health Canada and Alberta Health continue to monitor the emerging evidence, however, if enough Albertans choose to be immunized, less COVID-19 will circulate which will allow public health measures to be lifted.

Cohorts

What are thoughts surrounding exclusive cohort families? The cohort concept encourages individuals who cannot maintain 2 metre physical distance when in group settings to interact with the same people within their own cohort group rather than switching daily contacts or randomly interacting with others outside that circle. At this time, while CMOH Order 42- 2020 remains in effect, it is strongly recommended that only household members have close contact. Effective January 18, private social gatherings

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of up to 10 people are currently permitted to occur outdoors, however, non- household members should maintain 2 metres’ distance.

Once restrictions are eased, public health guidance will consider cohorting as a way to enable more activities/interactions while limiting opportunities for disease transmission. This would likely progress as it did last spring, by slowly increasing the number of people/households recommended for a cohort.

Indoor Gatherings

Are indoor gatherings allowed? Indoor social gatherings, public or private, are prohibited.

Testing

Will there be an opportunity for employers to pay to have a COVID test to Industry-initiated COVID-19 testing includes all COVID-19 testing requested determine if a staff member has had COVID but it’s not active currently? and paid for by a private enterprise for their employees, contractors or clients.

Close Contacts

Should we be concerned about close contacts of non-symptomatic close Care should be taken when interacting with anyone who is not part of your contacts? household, including ensuring 2 meters’ physical distancing, and masking where distancing cannot be maintained. Close contacts of positive cases are required to quarantine for 14 days, monitor for symptoms, and are encouraged to get tested. Close contacts of close contacts are not legally required to take any specific action unless they have been identified as a close contact of a positive case. Anyone exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 is required to isolate for 10 days or until symptoms resolve, whichever is longer.

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Municipality Questions Response Vaccine Roll Out As of January 11, 2021 52,318 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been Fire Fighters and Police Services administered in Alberta. Where do Fire Fighters and Police fit in the vaccination roll out? Will Workers identified for immunization in Phase 1 were those fire fighters who are performing medical assist alongside paramedics considered most likely to transmit COVID-19 to those at high risk of be added to 1A? severe illness and death, and workers essential to maintaining the

COVID-19 health care response. Consideration was given to a

combination of the following outcomes:

 Reducing acute care demand;

 Protecting critical workforce;

 Enhancing the flow of patients and residents through the

system; and  Preventing COVID-19 outbreaks Initially, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were considered and

their role in health care system flow was acknowledged. The fact that the workforce is large and the service is relatively less likely to be implicated in significant outbreaks or reach critical levels of availability meant EMS was not included among the first 80,550 HCW recommended for Phase 1 COVID-19 immunization. The EMS groups targeted are those who are:  Critical Care Paramedical Teams (Stars and air ambulance) and are considered part of the ICU team. ICU workers are considered to be part of Phase 1A.  77 Mobile Integrated Health Paramedical Team members who work almost exclusively in Long-Term Care and Designated Supportive Living sites. This group aligns very closely with the health care needs and critical workforce to respond to and protect residents of these sites, and also being immunized in Phase 1A.  Finally, the remaining General EMS transport staff are included to keep the team whole.

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Individuals who may also be paramedics, but are not practicing in one If a full time Firefighter carries an Alberta College of Paramedics of the three areas as described above are not eligible at this time. The registration number will they be included immediately? immunization schedule for all first responders including but not limited to paramedics, firefighters, policing and other essential

workers to keep society functioning and provide protection are

recognized as being vital to Alberta and further information about their sequence in the COVID-19 Immunization program may be available in late January.

Additional Vaccines If the Province is able to directly purchase further vaccines without If the Province is successful in directly purchasing its own vaccine the Federal Government, Alberta does have adequate resources to inventory outside of distribution from the Federal Government, are continue to roll out vaccinations. there adequate resources in place to ramp up the rate of vaccinations

currently being given?

COVID Positive and Vaccines No evidence has been found to indicate there is any risk to individuals What is the recommendation for those that have tested positive for who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past and have received COVID-19, is it recommended that they still get vaccinated even the vaccine. However, it is not clear at this time how long antibodies though they have been positive and recovered? remain once symptom free.

Seniors Lodges Alberta has prioritized long term care and designated supportive Can you give us an update on Seniors Lodge vaccination schedule? living facilities as those are the sites that have had the highest risk of The Premier mentioned yesterday that Designated Supported Living outbreaks. The data does not indicate that those individuals who are Facilities would be done by the end of January, however the 75+ and who live in lower level congregate living facilities are at Supportive Living Facilities were not mentioned. greater risk of sever outcomes then seniors in the community. Seniors who are 75+ living in senior’s lodges and the general

community will be eligible in the second part of phase 1.

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Communication There will be continuation of public health measures during the roll Is there any advanced planning underway to provide messaging and out of the COVID-19 vaccine. It is anticipated that some public health resources to communities for a vaccinated province still operating in measures will remain in effect even after the vaccine is universally the response phase? Pre-emptive messaging that some health orders available in the province to ensure adequate protection of all may remain in place, even if the majority are inoculated as the virus Albertans. The Government of Alberta’s messaging on this topic will remains active. continue to evolve as we move forward.

Lifting Restrictions

What are the minimum requirements you need to see in order to lift A limited easing of restrictions is possible thanks to the efforts of restrictions? Is it based on hospitalization numbers, ICU numbers, Albertans over the past few weeks. But, we need to be careful that positive test ratings, or other? we don’t reduce to early and risk the steady improvements we’ve made. These decisions were not taken lightly and were based on the vest, most up-to-date information and data. While indoor gatherings remain prohibited, up to 10 people will be allowed at outdoor social gatherings. Personal wellness services will be allowed to open by appointment only. Funeral ceremony attendance will be increased to 20 people, with mandatory masking and two metres physical distancing. Funeral receptions are still not allowed. By easing some measures like outdoor gathering limits, we hope to support Ablertans’ mental health, while still following other restrictions that care helping us reduce case numbers.

Do mental and other health considerations and the rise in suicide Currently, Alberta Health is looking at a combination of factors rates have any impact on the recommendations to the decision including hospitalization and ICU numbers, positivity ratings, as well makers? as other considerations, mental health, etc. Hospitalization numbers are a lagging metric and therefore need to be looked at in conjunction with many factors. However, this does tell us our system capacity.

As Dr. Hinshaw has said previously, COVID has impacted everyone in different ways and we need to find a balance.

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Contact Tracing

Where is Alberta at right now with contact tracing capability? Alberta Health Services has been working hard to expand contact tracing capacity. Currently, AHS is able to reach out within 24 hours to all high-priority cases of COVID-19, including those involving school-aged children, health care workers, long-term care workers, and those who are involved in critical response.

AHS continues to prioritize contact tracing for other cases involving minors, for those living or working in continuing care or other congregate facilities.

Currently, only about 47% of active cases have unknown sources, How have the majority of the recent cases that have been identified down from about 80% on December 10 – 15. However, with limited (over the last few weeks for example) been contracted? access to contract tracing, AH can confirm that a large proportion of cases identified in recent weeks have been acquired within household settings. Transmission rates are slowing declining in most municipalities across the province.

Alberta continues to use the ABTraceTogether app as a contact Is there any indication when Alberta residents will be able to access tracing tool to connect Alberta’s contact tracing system. the federal tracing app?

Testing At this time Albert Health is not certain what is driving the lower Testing has fluctuated but has been relatively lower over the last little testing numbers and is continuing to look into this. There are several while. What is driving this, and does the lower testing mean the factors that could be at play, more people could be staying home current metrics are not as low as they may appear? limiting contact or people are not getting tested. One encouraging factor is the positivity rate is also lowering at the same pace. There does not appear to be a lab issue at this time.

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Industry Rapid Testing Industries are welcome to use private testing as one part of their Has there been consideration given to allowing some industries to comprehensive COVID-19 precautions for their staff and patrons. As use rapid testing in support of their operations (i.e. adventure testing is not 100% accurate, a negative test is only one aspect of the tourism or back country lodges)? overall precautions necessary to ensure a safe environment for staff and patrons. A negative rapid test on its own is not a sufficient mitigation to allow staff or patrons to bypass public health restrictions, and thus would not on its own be helpful in terms of supporting operations.

Isolation Requirements

If someone who has tested positive is still experiencing residual As long as the person is not immune compromised, if they’re COVID-19 symptoms (fatigue or a cough) after they have completed symptoms, like fever and chills, have resolved in 10 days and they their 10 day isolation and their other symptoms have resolved or have minor symptoms like mild, persistent cough or fatigue, that improved, are they still required to isolate until they are fully should not prevent them from leaving isolation. However, they symptom free? should follow the recommendations provided to them by Alberta Health Services.

Community Data information

Why are smaller communities’ data reported with other The method that is used to display geospatial data does not report on communities? a single municipality rather it is based on postal codes.

Arena Closures

Several small municipalities are considering an early closure of arena Please send dates needed to determine closures to AH- due to financial feasibility. Any idea if arenas will be able to open by [email protected]. the end of January? Is it possible to re-open arenas in rural communities where COVID numbers remain low?

Aquatic Centers The current measures, which include restrictions to public access to a wide range of businesses, reflect the seriousness of the situation we Why are aquatic centers not able to open at a lower capacity? are in. Our health care system is severely strained, and the current

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number of hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions for COVID-19 is compromising our ability to provide health care to Albertans. The decision to restrict public access to fitness facilities and aquatic centres was not made lightly. We have reached this point only after doing everything else possible to try to bend the curve without closing businesses and facilities. Alberta Health is continuously monitoring the impact of the restrictions to determine when and how they should be adjusted.

Outdoor Rinks Currently, physical exercise, including skating, is exempt from the Outdoor rink not supervised but signs posted to social distance, are masking mandate. Users who are not in the same household should they required to wear masks on the ice? remain at least 2 metres apart while on the ice, and while entering and exiting.

Currently the local rub is the order to remove hockey nets from all As of January 18, outdoor social gatherings can have up to 10 people. outdoor rinks to simply make them skating surfaces. How long is this Physical distancing of two metres should maintain with members of expected to remain until Jan 21? other households. No food, drink or indoor facilities should be shared between individuals. Outdoor recreation facilities, except for washrooms adjacent to outdoor recreation settings, ski facilities and outdoor rinks, will remain closed. Gym reopening Alberta Health is looking at ways to open or relaunch that is safe. Will we be able to open up small gyms, 4 or less people? However, it does depend on the numbers when places will reopen.

Financial assistance for Societies/Organizations Financial support is available for businesses, cooperatives, and non- Is there financial assistance available for societies that have lost profit organizations that are ordered to close or curtail operations as membership rates due to COVID-19? IE curling clubs a result of public health orders issued by Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health may be eligible. For more details visit https://www.alberta.ca/sme-relaunch-grant.aspx.

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Summer Outdoor Recreation Summer recreation such as farmers markets, beaches and Do we anticipate open space gathering / multi use space such as campgrounds being opened will be dependent on numbers. Alberta Beaches, Campgrounds with facilities, etc will be opened again this Health continues to monitor and prepare for the upcoming spring and year or will that piece not be continued in 2021/clear containment of summer months. COVID-19 and vaccination is achieved?

How should we plan for community based retail activities like Farmers markets to be closed come March/April?

Mandatory working from home The mandatory work from home order is determined by operational Please clarify the mandatory work from home order. effectiveness. Employers need to consider what is effective for their operations. The intent is to limit the chance that people are coming into close contact with others. NHL

With the restriction on everyone why is the NHL allowed to play. Alberta Health looked at the different kinds of activities that were being proposed, including NHL and World Junior Hockey championships. Two criteria were used to determine if activities could take place: 1) The activity does not put public health at risk. The NHL was able to do a trial bubble which proved that public health was not at risk. The NHL bubble did not see any transmission. While the World Juniors saw cases upon arrive it was not transmitted outside the bubble. 2) The second criteria was a judgement call. As these particular activities are a favourite past time in Canada, Alberta Health felt that it would provide a form of entertainment for Albertans. Therefore, it was determined that there was no risk to public health and that entertainment was needed and this was a safe way to do so.

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Municipal Elections Alberta has developed public health guidance for campaign-related Are there going to be specific requirements for separation and table activities in our Guidance for Canvassing and Campaigning. The intent lay out or cleaning coming forward for municipal elections? (Summer of these measures and guidelines is to allow elections and related village begin elections as early as June and locations need to be activities to occur should the need arise. If and when an election is determined soon for those elections) called, all public health measures and restrictions in effect at the time the election would apply, including masking and distancing requirements. Section 28 (c) of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) Order 42-2020 permits businesses or entities that have otherwise been ordered closed to the public to remain open for elections purposes and related activities.

Hair Salons On January 14, Minister Shandro announced that effective January 18, personal services, including hair salons, can resume operations by We get asked the question quite regularly why hair salons have been appointment only. considered non-essential and why they have been one of the businesses closed when in reality they have the ability to control traffic through their door quite easily.

Funeral Guidelines On January 14, Minister Shandro announced an increase to the maximum number of attendees at a funeral service. Effective January What is the process for requesting a larger number of people for a 18, up to 20 individuals will be able to attend a funeral service in funeral? Alberta.

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COVID-19 INFORMATION GUIDANCE FOR INDUSTRY-INITIATED COVID-19 TESTING

Overview Industry-initiated COVID-19 testing includes all COVID-19 testing requested and paid for by a private enterprise for their employees, contractors, or clients. This document has been developed to outline the parameters and guidelines for conducting these tests.

COVID-19 Testing Parameters and Risk Mitigations

Required Parameters  All industry-initiated COVID-19 testing must follow the processes and procedures outlined in the attached Industry-Initiated COVID-19 Testing and Reporting Quick Reference Card.  Positive COVID-19 diagnostic test results must be reported according to the procedures outlined in the Quick Reference Card.  Reporting of negative COVID-19 diagnostic test results is at the discretion of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Zone Medical Officer of Health.  Industry-initiated testing will be suspended if supplies and/or testing capacity are in short supply and need to be allocated to public testing efforts for priority clinical purposes.  Industry-initiated COVID-19 testing does not remove the obligation of employers to abide by the public orders issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, as well as adhere to industry- specific guidance posted on Biz Connect.  Personal and health information must be collected, used, disclosed, and protected by any applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), the Health Information Act (HIA), and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP).

Guidelines for  Laboratories contracted to perform tests on individuals working in Alberta must abide by the Laboratories Providing Government of Alberta’s conditions, including adherence to these guidelines and the relevant Testing procedures outlined in the Quick Reference Card.  Laboratories used to conduct diagnostic testing in Alberta must be accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta or the equivalent in the jurisdiction in which the laboratory is located.  All testing must be performed on Health Canada-approved technologies and used in compliance with testing guidelines issued by Chief Medical Officer of Health. This applies to molecular methods, antibody/serology tests, and antigen tests.  At this time, no antibody test can confirm or prove immunity to COVID-19.  Labs should provide industry clients with guidance for interpretation and application of COVID-19 test results that aligns with provincial public health guidelines.

Guidelines for Companies  Companies using point-of-care/rapid COVID-19 tests must follow the relevant procedures outlined in Seeking Testing the Quick Reference Card. All testing must be performed on Health Canada-approved technologies and used in compliance with testing guidelines issued by Chief Medical Officer of Health. This applies to molecular methods, antibody/serology tests, and antigen tests.  Companies will be responsible for all costs related to enhanced and expanded testing they initiate.  COVID-19 testing must be performed on a voluntary basis, with worker consent.  Employers should seek legal advice on issues of human rights, labour and employment law, privacy, health information, and occupational health and safety before implementing a testing program. Based on this advice, employers should develop a company policy related to COVID-19 testing.  A negative result on a diagnostic test for COVID-19 is a point-in-time result. It does not guarantee that the individual is not contagious or will not become contagious shortly. All necessary precautions such as physical distancing, use of masks, daily symptom screening, staying home when sick, etc. should be maintained even after a negative result on a diagnostic test. alberta.ca/BizConnect Email: [email protected] ©2020 Government of Alberta | Updated: September 28, 2020 1 Page 75 of 234 6.1 Chief Administrative Officer’s Report.

COVID-19 INFORMATION GUIDANCE FOR INDUSTRY-INITIATED COVID-19 TESTING

 A positive result on a COVID-19 serology test does not guarantee that an individual is protected from further infection. All necessary precautions such as physical distancing, use of masks, daily symptom screening, staying home when sick, should be maintained regardless of the serology test result.  Companies should not use the results of an antibody test to inform work assignments or other employee management activities, based on an individual being confirmed as immune to COVID-19 unless the test has been approved by Health Canada for confirming immunity to COVID-19.  It is recommended that companies assess their need for liability insurance in case of illness or injury to an employee, contractor, or client related to the testing program.

References  The FOIP-PIPA Help Desk can answer questions and provide information related to a private sector organization’s obligations under PIPA. The FOIP-PIPA Help Desk can be reached at 780-427-5848 or [email protected].  For general information about the HIA, the HIA Help Desk can be contacted by phone at 780-427- 8089 or by email at [email protected].

Attachment  Industry-Initiated COVID-19 Testing and Reporting Quick Reference Card, including sample letters that organizations can use to follow up with clients.

Industry-Initiated COVID-19 Testing and Reporting Quick Reference Card

Testing of any kind must be considered voluntary and informed consent must be obtained. A COVID-19 test represents a single point-in-time result and other public health measures including physical distancing, masking, cleaning, and isolating when ill are still required.

Rapid Point-of-Care Testing: Performed at a Point-of-Care (POC) Site (e.g. OH & S), not an accredited laboratory. This is not a diagnostic test, and is considered to be outside of provincially implemented testing processes and platforms. Legend Results do not need to be reported and should not be reported to the Chief Medical Officer of Health or the Zone Medical Officer of Health. AH

1. Positive  Rapid test result is identified as positive AHS o These results will not be included in provincial surveillance and reporting Result POC Identified Site

 Direct client to access public lab testing through AHS self-assessment or calling 811 for 2. Direct to confirmatory testing AHS  Ordering clinician: testing o instructs client to isolate pending results of the confirmatory test by the public lab o provides patient with a letter indicating that they have a POC positive result to support any clinical care decision making within the community, acute care, or other settings (See Appendix A for a sample letter)

Notes: 1. Contact tracing a) Contact tracing will not be initiated by AHS Public Health based on the POC result. b) Employers should advise the case, and can advise contacts of the case within the workplace, to isolate based on the POC result. They will be responsible for providing information regarding expectations if there are discrepant results between the POC and publicly provided testing. 2. If there is a discrepancy between the private rapid/POC test results and the public test result, the publicly provided test result is the source of truth for public health management. 3. If an outbreak is declared, testing will need to be completed by a public lab and AHS will coordinate follow-up with the site and case as required.

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Industry-Initiated COVID-19 Testing and Reporting Quick Reference Card

Private Accredited Lab Reporting: Performed by a private accredited lab. Legend AH 1. Fax  Positive/corrected COVID-19 result processed for Albertan/considered within provincial jurisdiction Positive  Fax lab of a positive/corrected COVID-19 result within 24 hrs to Alberta Health (AH) (780- AHS Result 415-9609) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) (780-342-0248)  Provide client with Private Accredited Lab Results Letter (See Appendix B for a sample letter) Private Lab A 2. Enter into  AH Communicable Disease Team receives fax and enters case into the Provincial PSI Surveillance Information (PSI) system for reporting

B 3. Enter into  AHS receives fax and creates Disease Incident for positive case in CD/OM for follow- CD/OM up

Notes: 1. If asymptomatic testing is being recommended by an employer for business continuity or operational purposes, the employer is responsible for ensuring that the test is approved by Health Canada and in accordance with any guidance set out by Alberta Health. Industry should be referred to https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/covid-19-relaunch-guidance-industry-initiated-covid-19- testing.pdf for further guidance. 2. Private testing should only be conducted for asymptomatic clients. Clients with COVID-19 symptoms should access testing through public testing processes. 3. Privately ordered test results will not be delivered through standard lab reporting processes or available in electronic databases (e.g. Millennium, the Lab Information System, or Netcare); however, they will be included as cases as part of provincial surveillance and reporting. 4. All testing for outbreaks, case and contact management, and for symptomatic persons should be done using public testing processes. 5. A lab report will include one client per report with the minimum data set. 6. Corrected reports include: a) A positive result corrected to a negative; b) An error made where the specimen does not belong to the client on the report.

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Industry-Initiated COVID-19 Testing and Reporting Quick Reference Card

Accredited Lab Result Minimum Data Set *Mandatory Field Client Demographics: Comments ULI - AB Unique lifetime identifier or Other Identifier (e.g ULI preferred if available MRN) * Client Last Name* Client First Name* Client Date of Birth* Client Gender* Client Street Address* If available Client Municipality* Client Province* Client Country* Client Postal Code* Lab Chart Details: Submitting Lab Name* Lab Phone Number Lab Accession Number* Specimen Collection Date and Time* Note: Date and Time preferred Specimen Arrival (at lab) Date and Time Note: Date and Time preferred Specimen Results Available Date and Time Note: Date and Time preferred Specimen Source or Type* Type of Test e.g. What platform Lab Test or Test Ordered* e.g. COVID-19 Result of Test* e.g. Positive, Detected, etc. Outbreak EI Number If available (e.g. 2020-123 or 2020-EDM-123) Employer Name If not available as a separate field, please indicate in Order Comments Employer Medical Lead Phone Number If not available as a separate field, please indicate in Order Comments Facility Site Name and Address If not available as a separate field, please indicate in Order Comments Order Comments (if applicable)

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Appendix A – Point-of-Care Preliminary Results Letter

«Date_Letter_Generated»

«AddressBlock»

Dear «First_Name»:

This letter is in follow up to your recent Point-of-Care/Rapid Test for COVID-19 done at «Name_of_ _Site or OH & S Service».

Your COVID-19 test of «Date_of_Test» was positive for COVID-19. These results are considered preliminary and require further confirmatory testing through a public health lab. Please arrange for an additional COVID-19 test through Alberta Health Services. Appointments can be booked online at www.ahs.ca/covid.

Because of this preliminary positive result, you should isolate until you are tested through a public health lab, and receive your results.

Any person with cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, or sore throat that is not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition is legally required to isolate for a minimum of 10 days from the start of symptoms, or until symptoms resolve, whichever is longer.

Information on isolation requirements in Alberta can be found at alberta.ca/isolation.

For more information on COVID-19, please visit alberta.ca/covid.

Sincerely,

«First_Name_Last_Name»«Designation» «Name_of_Site or OHS Service»

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Appendix B – Private Accredited Lab Results Letter

«Date_Letter_Generated»

«AddressBlock»

Dear «First_Name»:

This letter is in follow up to your recent test for COVID-19 done by «Name_of_Private _Lab».

Your COVID-19 test of «Date_of_Test» was positive for COVID-19. These results will not be available in the public lab system. Please take this letter with you if you present for medical care.

You are legally required to isolate for a minimum of 10 days from the date the lab testing was done. If you subsequently develop symptoms you are required to complete the 10 day isolation period, or remain on isolation until symptoms resolve, whichever is longer.

Information on isolation requirements in Alberta can be found at alberta.ca/isolation.

For more information on COVID-19, please visit alberta.ca/covid.

Sincerely,

«First_Name_Last_Name»«Designation» «Name_of_Site or OHS Service»

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COVID-19 INFORMATION GUIDANCE FOR CANVASSING AND CAMPAIGNING

Overview Under current Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders, businesses and entities are required to:  implement practices to minimize the risk of transmission of infection among attendees;  provide procedures for rapid response if an attendee develops symptoms of illness;  ensure that attendees maintain high levels of sanitation and personal hygiene;  comply, to the extent possible, with the COVID-19 General Relaunch Guidance, this guidance, and any other applicable Alberta Health guidance found at: https://www.alberta.ca/guidance-documents.aspx.

This document has been developed to support canvassing and campaigning operations in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among attendees (including workers, volunteers and the general public). The guidance provided outlines public health and infection prevention and control measures specific to these businesses. This document and the guidance within it is subject to change and will be updated as needed. Current information related to COVID-19 can be found: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-information.aspx. COVID-19 Risk Mitigation

General  Encourage and facilitate attendees to stay up to date with developments related to COVID-19.  Notify staff and volunteers of the steps being taken to prevent the risk of transmission, and the importance of their roles in these measures. o Encourage respiratory etiquette (e.g., coughing or sneezing into a bent elbow, promptly disposing of used tissues in a lined garbage bin). o Encourage staff and volunteers to practice hand hygiene before and after a visit.  All Albertans must follow CMOH Order 05-2020, which establishes legal requirements for quarantine and isolation. o Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19; with a history of international travel in the last 14 days; or with close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days must remain at home.  Operators and attendees should keep up to date with masking requirements set at the local level.  Encourage staff and volunteers to wear masks where direct interaction occurs with members of the public. o Ask staff and volunteers to supply their own mask or have a supply of masks on hand.

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o For canvassing shifts that are longer in duration, it may be necessary for mask changes. Masks should be changed when damp, soiled or torn.  Maintain physical distancing of 2 metres between staff, volunteers and members of the public, where possible.  Consider implementing daily monitoring of staff and volunteers for symptoms of fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose or difficulty breathing. o Staff and volunteers may use the Alberta Health Services COVID- 19 Self-Assessment tool.  Obtain a sufficient supply of masks, hand sanitizer, hand soap, and cleaning materials before starting canvassing shifts.

It is strongly recommended that staff and volunteer contact information and canvassing shifts be kept for a rolling 4 week period. This will assist in public health contact tracing where necessary. See the General Relaunch Guidance for more information  Providing information is voluntary for staff and volunteers. An organization must obtain an individual’s consent and notify them about the purpose and legal authority for the collection.  Any personal information that is collected for COVID-19 contact tracing can only be used for this purpose, unless an individual provides their consent. Campaigning  Ensure any group training events adhere to the Guidance for Indoor Events and ensure appropriate capacity restrictions are in place.  Ensure volunteers receive appropriate training and understand the importance of the organization’s safety plan, including safe distancing, appropriate mask use and appropriate materials handling protocols.  While in the community, ensure campaign teams observe the Guidance for Multi-family Dwellings, Condominiums and Apartment Buildings.  Encourage the appropriate use of online forms to help canvassing teams reduce the number of forms which must be handled by multiple people for tracking canvassing routes and other campaign information collected by volunteers.  Encourage the online distribution of campaign materials, where possible. Door-to-Door  Bring hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content to use before and Interactions and after each interaction. Fundraising  Wear a mask if you may be required to come within 2 metres of another person who is not from the same household or cohort.

COVID-19 INFORMATION GUIDANCE FOR CANVASSING AND CAMPAIGNING

 Bring disinfectant wipes to disinfect touched surfaces, such as payment devices, door knobs and door bells.  After ringing the bell or knocking, step back at least two metres before speaking with residents.  Use contactless payment, where possible, such as directing residents to web payment options.  Charitable organizations accepting cash donations should consider using an enclosed container with a slot to avoid handling cash.  Organizations doing collections (such as bottle or food drives) should consider advising neighborhoods of the drives in advance through fliers, newsletters and/or social media and conduct contactless pick-up where possible.  Avoid using sharing high-touch objects such as shared pens, clipboards and tablets. Rapid Response  Develop a rapid response plan that sets out a plan for responding to Plan symptomatic volunteers or staff. o Immediately isolate the symptomatic person from others. o Clean and disinfect all surfaces they may have come into contact with. o Require hand hygiene and masking of the symptomatic person until they can travel home for isolation.

Municipal Operations

Have there been any recent changes to the public health measures in place that affect municipal operations?

NO. As of January 18, outdoor social gatherings can have up to ten people. Physical distancing of two metres should be maintained with members of other households. Outdoor recreation facilities will remain closed, with the exception of washrooms adjacent to outdoor recreation settings, ski facilities and outdoor rinks. These current measures are in place until further notice.

Should municipalities still be encouraging employees to work from home? YES. The mandatory work from home order is determined by operational effectiveness. Employers need to consider what is effective for their operations. The intent is to limit the chance that people are coming into close contact with others.

Are masks mandatory while skating on municipal outdoor rinks and other public outdoor skating surfaces? NO. Currently, physical exercise, including skating, is exempt from the masking mandate. Social distancing signs should be posted. Users who are not in the same household should remain at least two metres apart while on the ice, and entering and exiting the ice surface.

Is there a plan in place for the reopening of municipal open space gathering/multi use summer spaces? YES. The reopening of summer recreation activities such as beaches, campgrounds and farmers markets is dependent on COVID-19 case numbers. Alberta Health continues to monitor and prepare for the upcoming spring and summer months.

Are municipal aquatic centers now able to open at a lower capacity? NO. The current measures, which include restrictions to public access to a wide range of businesses, reflect the seriousness of the public health emergency. The decision to restrict public access to fitness facilities and aquatic centres was not made lightly. Alberta Health is continuously monitoring the impact of the restrictions to determine when and how they should be adjusted. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Is there a resource that municipalities can use to track the progress of the vaccine rollout? YES. The Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are working hard to immunize Albertans as quickly and safely as possible. Please see the vaccination tracker provided by the Government of Canada for Alberta’s vaccination progress: https://covid19tracker.ca/vaccinationtracker.html

Province Total Doses Total Doses % of Doses Doses Administered / 100k People Fully Administered Delivered Administered Population Vaccinated

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Case/100K

Province Cases Deaths Hospitalizations Critical Recoveries Tests New Vaccinated Can avg 1960.39 Source

Alberta 119114 1500 726 119 107358 3066222 96506 2689.95 Source

On January 11th, the Premier announced the addition of paramedics and EMRs in Phase 1 of the vaccine rollout plan. Is there a process they must follow to get a vaccine? YES. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has created a COVID-19 immunization online booking tool to arrange immunization of newly eligible health-care workers to book their COVID-19 immunization appointments online from their phones or computers. Not all paramedics and EMRs are eligible, but those who are eligible should have received an email with a link to book an appointment. Municipal Elections Are there going to be COVID-19 specific requirements or process modifications for the upcoming municipal elections? YES. Guidance for campaign-related activities is currently available online at Guidance for Canvassing and Campaigning. All public health measures and restrictions in effect at the time of the election (summer village elections as early as June) would apply, including masking and distancing requirements. Section 28 (c) of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) Order 42- 2020 permits businesses or entities that have otherwise been ordered closed to the public to remain open for elections purposes and related activities. In addition to delivering nomination forms in person, the specific requirement of section 28 of the LAEA to submit nomination forms to the local jurisdiction office can be met by having forms mailed or delivered by courier. Nomination forms can also be accepted at specific times set by the returning officer, by appointment, or at a secure drop-off box. Ministerial Order No. MSD: 130/20, remains in effect and enables nomination deposits to also be paid by debit or credit card. The need for certain modifications will continue to be monitored and reviewed to ensure municipalities will have the appropriate ability to align election operations with public health orders or recommendations.

Are there new election forms available? YES. The nomination form (Form 4) and the newly amended Candidate Financial Information Form (Form 5) are now available online at https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-election-forms.aspx.

COVID-19 Municipality Update from January 19, 2021CMOH call received Jan 22, 2021

Who is the CAO/CMOH call? Poll Results 249 Total Attendees

Attendees who did 42 (17%) not answer

New Attendees 13 (5%)

Returning Attendees 194 (78%)

Rural 98 (39%)

Urban 73%

Page 86 of 234 6.1 Chief Administrative Officer’s Report. COVID-19 Variants

Two COVID-19 variants have been identified across the world, one in the UK and one from South Africa. Both of the variants in those respective countries have become the dominant strain in circulation and are thought to be more infections. Therefore, Alberta is working very hard with our federal, provincial and territorial partners to enhance border screening.

Border Screening

For further information on Alberta’s vaccine strategy please visit: www.alberta.ca/covid-19-travel-advice.aspx.

> Anyone coming into Alberta through the Calgary airport from an international destination is eligible to participate in the border pilot.

> The border pilot has been helpful in that universal screening to pick up early variants. > Alberta is working hard to increase testing of positive samples to be able to detect those variants. This will be ramping up in the next several weeks.

Rural Communities

Are there any thoughts about different levels of restrictions for less affected rural areas, as was the case for part of last year?

> Even though the total numbers are lower, the lack of population density does not seem to be enough to stop the spread in some of the rural areas. Right now we are looking at a provincial population based approach. The question of when we might be able to start considering a more regional approach is an open question. A regional approach is still under consideration however, until trends at a provincial level are low enough, a province wide approach will remain.

Working from home

Is it still recommended to work from home? If so until when? Thanks

>The mandatory work from home order remains in place. Further details can be found in CMOH Order 42-2020.

Why hasn’t the R-value been updated? What is the updated R-value?

The R value is updated weekly:

>R values from January 11 to January 17 (confidence interval):

Alberta province wide: 0.84 (0.81-0.86)

Edmonton Zone: 0.81 (0.77-0.85)

Calgary Zone: 0.82 (0.79-0.85)

Rest of Alberta: 0.88 (0.84-0.92)

The next R value update will be on Monday, January 25th to reflect January 18 – 24th.

Death Rate

Why is the death rate still high in comparison to the overall COVID numbers?

> There are many possible implications of the death rate staying high despite lower case counts. Page 87 of 234 6.1 Chief Administrative Officer’s Report. Without speculating, one of the factors is that decreased testing for COVID-19 has decreased the amount of “cases” being reported.

The death rate is a good reminder to re-iterate to municipalities that:

Social/household gatherings are the highest source of COVID-19 transmission

Practicing good hygiene and physical distancing are the best ways to reduce transmission, which includes:

- Staying home while sick

- Wash and sanitize hands often

- Avoid touching your face

- Stay at least 2 meters away from others

- Wear a mask in public places

- Limit the number of people you come in close contact with

We continue to see high case rates in older Albertans. In January 24% of deaths were from long-term care and 35% from supportive living facilities.

ADam

From: [email protected] Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 12:29 PM To: Adam Kozakiewicz Subject: COVID-19 Municipal Governance - January 22 issue

January 22, 2021

As a follow up to my message of January 8, 2021, we continue to review options to support your efforts in following the orders and recommendations of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, and ensure you have the tools necessary to continue with your important governance and management work.

Attached is a Frequently Asked Questions document covering some of the more common municipal governance inquiries received by our ministry. Please visit www.alberta.ca for the latest COVID-19 information.

I trust these updates provide you with the timely information and answers you need. The weekly Q&A session with the Chief Medical Officer of Health is ongoing and I encourage you to participate in these brief, informative sessions. Please contact our advisory support services if you have further questions regarding municipal governance.

Sincerely,

Paul Wynnyk Deputy Minister

Page 88 of 234 6.2 Public Works Foreman’s Report.

PROJECTS AND TIMES

• Complex parking lot snow removal [grader, skid steer and loader] [1.5 hrs] [Total man hrs 4.5 hrs]

• MAKING OF SKATING RINKS • East of gazebo • Day 1- 4hrs x 2 men=8hrs • Day 2- 2hrs x 2 men=4hrs • Day 3- 2hrs x 2 men=4hrs • Brooming snow off 2hrs x 1 man=2hrs • Firetruck 4hrs x 2 men=8hrs • Amount of water 7.5 cubes = 1,650 gallons • TOTAL MAN HOURS 18 hours

• Complex parking lot • Day 1- 2hrs x 4 men=8hrs • Day 1- 1hr x 1 man= 1hr • Day 1- 2hrs x 2 men=4hrs • Day 1-skid steer 1 hr x 1 man=1hr • Firetruck 2hrs x 2 men=4hrs • Amount of water 12.9 cubes = 2,838 gallons • TOTAL MAN HOURS 18hrs [ as of Jan 27th] * NOTE * A BIG THANK YOU GOES TO STACH FARMS FROM LAMONT FOR DONATING 25X13.5 meters OF SILAGE TARP FOR THE BLADER OF THE SKATING RINK [complex rink]

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Page 90 of 234 6.3 Natural Gas Report.

Reporting Database for Gas Meter Populations - Bulletin Gen-45 (Established as of January 1 of each calendar year)

Installed Meter Population - General Total

Number of installed meters under seal (total new and reverified meters) 514 Number of meters exempted from verification under MC bulletin G-14 0

Population of Pressure Factor Metering Installations (PFM) Total

Single meter PFM installation (fixed pressure < 5 psig) 1 Single meter PFM installation (fixed pressure ≥ 5 psig) 24

Multiple meter PFM installation (fixed pressure < 5 psig) 0

Multiple meter PFM installation (fixed pressure ≥ 5 psig) 0

Number of Installed Meter Population (by meter type) Total Overdue1 Meters

Small diaphragm (under 500 cfh) 494

Large diaphragm (over 500 cfh) 6

Ultrasonic, low flow rate (under 500 cfh) 0

Ultrasonic single-path commercial (over 500 cfh) 0

Ultrasonic multi-path 0

Rotary 13

Turbine 0

Fluidic oscillation 0

Orifice 0 Mass flow 0 Total of all meters 513 0

Number of Installed Ancillary Device Population (by device type) Total Overdue1 Meters

Rotary meter mechanical modules 1

Rotary meter electronic modules 0

Mechanical volume conversion devices (excluding rotary modules)

Electronic volume conversion devices (excluding rotary modules and flow computers)

Flow computers

Pressure and temperature transmitters (all types) 2 Gas analyzers or chromatographs

Total of all ancillary devices 1 0

General Comments: This is filled out to the best of our konwledge and records.

Note: 1. A meter or ancillary device is considered overdue if it remains in service after December 31 of the year in which its verification interval (seal period) expired. 2. The term "pressure and temperature transmitters" refers only to transmitters used with conversion devices at custody transfer gas installations.

Page 91 of 234 6.4 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Community Guide.

FCSS Program Manager’s Report: presented by Marianne Prockiw-Zarusky Period includes January 9 - February 1, 2021.

Council Meeting: Attended and presented FCSS Program Manager’s Report on January 12, 2021 via GotoMeeting.

Family Resource Centre (FRC): Zoom Meeting for Hub and Spoke Agencies hosted by Rural Connections Hub on January 13. Agencies shared changes/disruptions to programming, Ministry updates, referral process, information dissemination and conflict resolution protocols.

Alberta Healthy Communities Initiative (AHCI): Completed Meeting Summary Notes (Minutes) from December 21 and attended Zoom Meeting for multi-sectoral Team Members on January 14. Twelve team members attended. Focus of the Meeting was for team members to work together on the brainstorming template and prioritization links to the vision statement. Our goals are to build capacity based on the eleven domains from the six of those that were prioritized and began group work on the Smoky Lake Mural physical activity.

Completed AHCI survey for Alberta Health regarding COVID19 impacts on community, work and life.

ALIGN Strengthening Today, Building Tomorrow Virtual Conference - 4 Part Series. Attended via zoom on January 15, “Power of Vision“ presentation by Jamie Sale. She covered 3 important topics and tools to help participants achieve their goals and dreams in the transformational workshop. Attended via zoom on January 22, Dr. Jody Carrington – “5 Brave Moves To Write The Next Pandemic Chapter“ based on connection, gratitude and leadership. Attended via zoom on January 29, Deena M Martin – “Power and People: Leading Through Relationships“ the webinar focuses on effectiveness as leaders, skillful use of relationships to create workplace communities that foster trust, integrity, collaboration, and diversity.

ALIGN Communication Gathering: Attended via zoom on Monday, January 25, with discussion of updates to the FRN Portal, Semi-Annual Report feedback, next steps for Annual Report, FRN Standards of Practice and FRN Steering Committee.

“Happiness Project” Meeting via zoom on Monday, January 18, hosted by RCDC CEDO Michelle Wright with PCN Manager Chaitanya Bandar to connect and go over potential services and programs that could be delivered in Smoky Lake including the mental wellness “Happiness Project.”

Community Guide, Rural Mental Health Project and Newcomer Grant: Meeting via zoom on Thursday January 25, hosted by RCDC CEDO Michelle Wright to discuss Community Guide outline of what a master dataset will include and decision to collaborate on data validation between Marianne Prockiw- Zarusky’s content and format in process and data created in County funded FCSS guide as first step, to complete by end of January. Rural Mental Health Project will advertise opportunity in the monthly newsletter to connect the interested parties to the grant providers. Newcomer grant is not a fit currently.

FCSS Board Meeting: Hosted virtually via zoom on Monday January 25, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Agenda items included; Program Manager Report, Family Resource Coordinator Report, Business Arising from Previous Minutes and New Business. The Board members discussed under New Business brainstorming ideas for a Virtual Family Day event and the Rural Mental Health Project.

January Month End: Completed and submitted all financials for FCSS and Family Resource Centre to Accounts Payable before January 26, 2021.

February Newsletter: Created and completed February Newsletter to be distributed for Town of Smoky Lake utility bills and social media affiliated sites with the intention to engage, inform and inspire community members.

Page 92 of 234 6.4 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Community Guide.

Smoky Lake Family Resource Centre Upcoming Events and Activities:

1. Family Day Time Capsule Kits and Virtual Movie Event: Monday February 15, 2021. Family Day celebrations are for everyone, whether you are a teenager or senior, singles, couples or family! With Family Day just around the corner, we are sharing ideas for self paced indoor or outdoor activities. Please register with us to pick up your Time Capsule Kit which includes materials to make your family shield, other time capsule activities, snow painting, and decorate a cookie from our Old Fashion Bakery! Fun outdoor activities include skating at one of our outdoor rinks, make a snowman or snow angels. Watch a movie and enjoy some popcorn on us! Pre- registration is required.

2. Bridge the Gap: Did you know? 70% of parents wish they had more to talk to their teens about. We are so excited to offer this new 4-week program! Our goal is to strengthen the relationships between guardians and teens through communication. First half of each session, the guardians and teens will be in separate break out rooms, discussing the same topic. The second half of the sessions will be all together. This program is open to males and females. Teens aged 12-17.

3. Girls Empowerment Group: Deep conversations, big belly laughs, and emotional support. Ideal for girls aged 12-17.

4. Six Weeks to Spring: Our 6 weeks of Christmas filled in just 2 hours, so we decided to bring you 6 weeks to Spring! We've partnered with the Smoky Lake County Community Learning Council and Smoky Lake Public Library again to give you a super fun take-and-create program! Please register with Emilee at [email protected] ASAP so you don't miss out on the fun opportunity.

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6.4.1 Community Guide: Recommendation – Council Consideration.

Community Guide: Project designed to build connections between residents, community groups and services within our region. It will serve as an online notice board to empower community engagement and chart community assets and resources.

(Verbal Presentation)

Scope of Work for Council Consideration It is proposed that FCSS and Town of Smoky Lake Administration work collaboratively to develop and complete the Community Guide Project using the existing branding package with one addition. Our recommendation for addition is the creation of a Town of Smoky Lake Map. Based on our research and lack of resources to produce a high-quality graphics, the map should be created by a graphics company at a cost not to exceed $1200.00. The Town of Smoky Lake should maintain autonomy of the file and be able to provide updates and expansions.

Phase One: Collect data to list all services, businesses, assets and community groups. (completed)

Phase Two: Enter data into document for creation of Community Guide. (ongoing)

Phase Three: Upload to digital publishing platform ISSUU maximizing usability in a simple straight forward easy experience to navigate interface, accommodating all community members, even those with limited internet experience. (forecasted for March 2021 pending Budget approval of $40.00mthly ISSUU subscription.) Trial for duration of 2021, then re-evaluate marketing strategy. Revise and edit Volume 1 to create Volume 2.

Phase Four: Print hardcopy Community Guide Volume 2. Create Welcome Wagon Kit for distribution. (forecasted for August 2021 pending Budget approval of printing costs.)

Phase Five: Create an app. (forecasted for October 2021 pending Budget approval of $36.00mthly app subscription from appypie..)

(Community Guide front cover ideas and sample pages for review and discussion.)

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COMMUNITY GUIDE VOLUME 1 | 2021

(Community Guide INSIDE FRONT COVER and PAGE 1. sample pages. Fold would occur in the middle.)

Page 95 of 234 7.1 Small Communities Fund Grant Scope Increase re: Cast Iron Water Main Replacement Project.

TOWN OF SMOKY REQUEST FOR DECISION LAKE

AGENDA ITEM #: 7.1

DATE: February 2, 2021

TOPIC: Small Communities Fund Grant Scope Increase re: Cast Iron Water Main Replacement Project.

BACKGROUND: Of the original estimated project cost (net) of $556,344 the town has submitted a total of $404,797 in project costs and has been paid $257,014.58 ($128,507.29 each federal and provincial) of the total $370,896.00 allocated to the project ($185,448 each federal and provincial).

The town has $113,881.42 in funding ($56,940.71 each federal and provincial) left available for the project. In order to qualify for the remaining funding, the town would need to be able to claim another $170,822 in eligible costs.

Motion made at the January 19, 2021 Regular Council Meeting:

BUDGET/FINANCIAL:

Request for Decision

Page 96 of 234 7.1 Small Communities Fund Grant Scope Increase re: Cast Iron Water Main Replacement Project.

RECOMMENDATION: That Town of Smoky Lake approve the Cast Iron Water Main Replacement Project scope increase for the Small Communities Fund to include the Project entitled: Cast Iron Water Main Replacement from 43 Avenue to 50 Street (Back Alley), length of project 170 Metres, in the estimated cost of $220,000.00 (Federal and Provincial funding $113,881.42; remainder funded by Town); and Administration propose the project to the Small Communities Fund for approval.

PREPARED BY: ______Crystal Letwin, Assistant CAO

REVIEWED BY:

Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO

Request for Decision

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From: Emily Wesolowski Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 2:34 PM To: Crystal Letwin ; Shawn Fitzpatrick Cc: Adam Kozakiewicz Subject: RE: re: Town allocation for Small Communities Grant

Thank you for the information Crystal, we have reviewed your email and noted that some additional information is required before we prepare the scope increase request.

In order to create a scope increase request for the SCF, we would require the Town to settle on one or more of the three locations listed in your email, as well as provide estimated costs for the work that would be done. We would recommend selecting a location based on the remaining SCF funding available (which Shawn outlined in his email below), as well as a location that is relatively close to the original project. Since the SCF funds are already allocated to the Town, and there is motivation from both the provincial and federal governments to help Smoky Lake utilize the remaining funding via the proposed scope increase.

Please be aware that should the project amount exceed the remaining SCF allocation, any overages would be the responsibility of the Town. However, the Town could utilize Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) to help with any potential overages should that be required.

Please let me know if you have any questions/concerns.

Thank you,

Emily Wesolowski Grants Advisor - Federal Programs Alberta Municipal Affairs Ph. 780.422.8106 [email protected]

From: Crystal Letwin Sent: January 22, 2021 11:17 AM To: Shawn Fitzpatrick Cc: Emily Wesolowski ; Adam Kozakiewicz Subject: RE: re: Town allocation for Small Communities Grant

CAUTION: This email has been sent from an external source. Treat hyperlinks and attachments in this email with care.

Good morning Shawn, Council made this motion at the Regular Council Meeting on January 19, 2021:

Page 98 of 234 7.1 Small Communities Fund Grant Scope Increase re: Cast Iron Water Main Replacement Project.

8.1 Small Communities Grant Re: Cast Iron Replacement Project. MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake submit an application to the Small Communities Grant to replace the cast iron water lines with the following 3 location options in Town and report the results of the application at a future meeting of Council: 1. 51 Street – from 44 Avenue to 43 Avenue. (235 m) 2. 43 Avenue to 50 Street (Back Alley). (170 m) 3. West Railway Drive from the Public Works Maintenance Shop / Fire Hall to Wild Rose Avenue. (435 m)

Next step: Can we expand the Small Communities grant application for the Town of Smoky Lake to include these locations for the cast iron water replacement project. If these are approved, we will gather quotes and choose the project that will fit in the budget.

Thanks,

Crystal Letwin Assistant Chief Administrative Officer

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Ph: (780) 656-3674 Fax: (780) 656-3675

From: Shawn Fitzpatrick Sent: January-15-21 4:50 PM To: Crystal Letwin Cc: Emily Wesolowski Subject: RE: re: Town allocation for Small Communities Grant

Hi Crystal – Sure.

Of the original estimated project cost (net) of $556,344 the town has submitted a total of $404,797 in project costs and has been paid $257,014.58 ($128,507.29 each federal and provincial) of the total $370,896.00 allocated to the project ($185,448 each federal and provincial).

The town has $113,881.42 in funding ($56,940.71 each federal and provincial) left available for the project. In order to qualify for the remaining funding the town would need to be able to claim another $170,822 in eligible costs.

Let me know if this makes sense.

Thanks - Shawn

Classification: Protected A

Page 100 of 234 7.2 Regional Geographic Information System Agreement.

TOWN OF SMOKY REQUEST FOR DECISION LAKE

AGENDA ITEM #: 7.2

DATE: February 2, 2021

TOPIC: Regional Geographic Information Systerm (GIS) Software Products and Services

BACKGROUND: On November 19, 2019 at the Regular Council Meeting a motion was passed:

Motion: 807-19 MOVED by Mayor Holowaychuk that the Town of Smoky Lake approve Smoky Lake County to execute a contract with MuniSight Ltd. on behalf of the Smoky Lake Region encompassing the municipalities of Smoky Lake County, Town of Smoky Lake, Village of Waskatenau, and the Village of Vilna, for the purpose of providing Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Products and Services for a Five-Year Term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2024, as per the MuniSight Ltd. quotes #191123 and #191124, dated November 13, 2019, in the total amounts of:

BUDGET/FINANCIAL: As per the MuniSight Ltd. Quotes #191123 and #191124

Request for Decision

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RECOMMENDATION: That Town of Smoky Lake approve CAO to enter the Smoky Lake Region contract with MuniSight Ltd. on behalf of the Town of Smoky Lake in partnership with the municipalities of Smoky Lake County, Village of Waskatenau and the Village of Vilna for the purpose of utilizing the Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Products and Services for a Five-Year Term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2024.

PREPARED BY: ______Katilynn Makowichuk, Office/Legislative Services Clerk

REVIEWED BY:

Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO

Request for Decision

Page 102 of 234 7.2 Regional Geographic Information System Agreement.

Regional MuniSight Breakdown 2021 with discount on GSH Software SLC Town Vilna Wask Software- MS Advanced 24,665.00 everyone uses Software- Mobile Collector 20,300.00 everyone uses Software- AG Mobile 10,000.00 Software-PD 4,500.00 Software- MuniSight Routing 2,500.00 AER Dataset 5,278.00 Software-PD 4,500.00 total before discount 67,243.00 4,500.00 discount 10,087.00 675.00 Total 57,156.00 3,825.00

Services General Support Services 26,390.00 3,958.50 1,979.25 1,979.25 Data Maintenance Services 22,229.00 total before discount 48,619.00 3,958.50 1,979.25 1,979.25 discount 7,289.60 596.7 296.85 296.85 Total 41,329.40 3,361.80 1,682.40 1,682.40

Total Cost 115,862.00 8,458.50 1,979.25 1,979.25 Total Discount 13,421.00 1,268.70 296.85 296.85 Total Cost - Discount 102,441.00 7,189.80 1,682.40 1,682.40

Generl Support Service Hours 260hrs with discount( out by 2.86) rounding on contract County 200 22,431.54 Town 30 3,361.80 Waskatenau 15 1,682.40 Vilna 15 1,682.40 General Support Services *(29,161) 29,158.14

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Regional MuniSight Breakdown 2021 with discount on GSH total w/o discount discount

6,745.00

3,342.00 675.00 71,743.00

60,981.00

34,307.00 5,146.00 29,161 3,334.00 56,536.00 48,056.00 $4004.00/12 monthly pym 48,056.00

128,279.00 15,283.40 112,995.60

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MINUTES January 26, 2021 ADMINISTRATOR’S VIRTUAL MEETING Meeting Notes MuniSight - Regional GIS Agreement Carole Dowhaniuk presented the draft Regional GIS agreement with supporting documents and reviewed the following, including but not limited to:

Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Smoky Lake County will administer Payment of the MuniSight Contract. 2. Parties are responsible to reimburse Smoky Lake County for their portion of the MuniSight Contract. These costs are divided as: a. Order form 191123: Planning and Development Software -Smoky Lake. b. Order form 191124: Products and Services - Smoky Lake Regional General Support Services (260 hours) I. Allocation: The General Service hours are broken down as: • Smoky Lake County - 200 hours annually • Town of Smoky Lake - 30 hours annually • Village of Vilna - 15 hours annually • Village of Waskatenau- 15 hours annually II. If any Party needs more hours, they can negotiate directly with the other parties. III. Attached hereto is Schedule C – showing the pro-rated costs to each Party. 3. Nonpayment will result in loss of access through MuniSight’s Interface and General Service Hours will be allocated to the remaining Parties on a prorated basis. c. For the reinstatement of the Parties’ access through MuniSight’s Interface and General Service Hours – Smoky Lake County shall be reimbursed prior to activation. 4. Smoky Lake County will provide a monthly General Service Hours Report to the Parties once received from MuniSight. Each respective Party is responsible for reviewing and verifying their General Service Hours Report. 5. Each respective Party appoints its Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or authorized representative to communicate with the GIS Operator a written request for the management of users. a. The GIS Operator will provide each Party with a updated user listing, upon changes of their users. 6. Each respective Party is responsible for preparing and renewing their Data Sharing Agreements. The parties acknowledge that Smoky Lake County is not responsible for the party’s data sharing obligations. 7. The Parties hereby acknowledge that MuniSight will be the first point of contact for the purposes of updating GIS Data, Integrated Data, training, new layer requests, the Mobile App and carbon copied to the GIS Operator. 8. Each Party is responsible for the accuracy and input of their data in their WebMap. Page 2 of 4

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MINUTES January 26, 2021 ADMINISTRATOR’S VIRTUAL MEETING Meeting Notes 9. Smoky Lake County will provide oversight to the Regional WebMap. Note that the subset of GIS Data to be provided for the Regional Website must be agreed upon by all Parties and be in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP). 10. The initial term of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024. Following the Subscription Start and End Date of: Order forms 191123 and 191124. 11. Each Party shall indemnify and save harmless each and any of the other Parties, their officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, demands, actions and costs, to the extent that such claims, demands, actions and costs are attributable to a negligent act or omission of the offending Party, its officers, employees or agents in the performance by the offending Party of this Agreement. In the event that any such claim or demand is made, the affected Regional Partner shall; a. promptly notify the offending Party; and b. permit the offending Party, if requested, to conduct and control at the offending Party's own expense, the defense of such claim or demand and any related settlement negotiations; and c. provide all reasonable assistance to the offending Party and make no prejudicial admission in respect of the defense of any such claim or demand. d. such indemnification shall survive termination or expiry of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the said termination or expiry. 12. The Parties to this Agreement may add to, delete, vary or amend any provision of this Agreement by mutual agreement in writing and any changes that are mutually agreed upon by the said Parties shall be included in and form part of this Agreement. 13. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered, mailed by prepaid registered mail. Or sent facsimile transmission addressed to the Parties to whom it is to be given at the address shown below, or such other address notified by the other Parties in writing.

Purpose of use for Internal Regional Site All Departments:  Lobby the province with data for improvements and grants. Emergency Services:  Obtain Name and Address for the purpose of billing throughout the Region.  Emergency call locations in the Region. Disaster Service:  To access quality and timely information in the Region.  Support decision making.  Support planning. Page 3 of 4

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MINUTES January 26, 2021 ADMINISTRATOR’S VIRTUAL MEETING Meeting Notes Planning and Development:  Inter Municipal Planning  Inter Municipal Service Delivery  Heritage Resource Management  Ownership information  Zoning – Land Use Bylaw  Long term planning (MDP) & (ASP) RCDC:  Real estate inquiries.  Orientations or layout for possible development.  Looking for criteria and status of land that suits the purpose for economic opportunities.  Trail development opportunities.  Repurposing of Assets. Regional Data Integration  Regional Water Line

Next Steps: Each respective CAO is to review the draft Regional GIS Agreement to provide feedback to Carole Dowhaniuk for further clarification and incorporate changes as necessary to the agreement at the next Administrator’s meeting, in preparation of each Municipality bringing forward a Request for Decision to obtain a Council Motion for the execution of the Regional GIS Agreement between the Town of Smoky Lake, Village of Vilna, Village of Waskatenau and Smoky Lake County.

Next Meetings are scheduled for:  March 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Adjourn 11:15 a.m.

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Page 107 of 234 7.2 Regional Geographic Information System Agreement.

REGIONAL GIS AGREEMENT

BETWEEN: TOWN OF SMOKY LAKE, a municipal corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Alberta, having an address at Box 460, Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0.

(hereinafter referred to as “Smoky Lake”)

OF THE FIRST PART

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VILLAGE OF WASKATENAU, a municipal corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Alberta, having an address at PO Box 99 Waskatenau, AB T0A 3P0.

(hereinafter referred to as “Waskatenau”)

OF THE SECOND PART

(herein referred to collectively with Smoky Lake, Waskatenau, and Vilna as the “Regional Partners”)

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VILLAGE OF VILNA, a municipal corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Alberta, having an address at Box 10 Vilna, Alberta, T0A 3L0.

(hereinafter referred to as “Vilna”)

OF THE THIRD PART

(herein referred to collectively with Smoky Lake, Waskatenau, and Vilna as the “Regional Partners”)

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SMOKY LAKE COUNTY a municipal corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Alberta, having an address at Box 310, Smoky Lake, Alberta T0A 3C0.

(hereinafter referred to as the “Smoky Lake County”)

OF THE FOURTH PART

(herein referred to collectively with Smoky Lake, Waskatenau, and Vilna as the “Parties”)

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WHEREAS the Parties wish to enter an Agreement with Smoky Lake County for the Roles and Responsibilities as that term is hereinafter defined; and

WHEREAS Smoky Lake County has agreed, subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, to provide the Services as that term is hereinafter defined;

THEREFORE the Parties to this Agreement, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter contained, agree as follows:

1. Definitions:

(1) ADMIN means the Client named in MuniSight Contract of Order forms 191123 and 191124.

(2) Data Sharing Agreements means the Parties’ formal contract of their GIS Data with 3rd parties that clearly documents what data are being shared and how the data can be used. It protects the Parties providing the data, ensuring that the data will not be misused.

(3) General Service Hours Identified in Order forms 191123 and 191124 as 5.8 General Support Services. These are service hours that incurred by MuniSight for tasks such as updating GIS Data, Integrated Data, training, new layer requests or map requests, and the Mobile App. Any requests or questions that take less than 20 minutes are provided free of charge under MuniSight’s “Fee Free Policy”.

(4) GIS Data means the geographic/ spatial information contained in, produced by, and/ or provided for the Parties’ Geographic Information Systems. MuniSight contains a large amount of information from several different sources. Some of this information is maintained by MuniSight, some is maintained by the Parties’ staff, and some is automatically updated as per “MuniSight Contract of Order forms 191123 and 191124”.

(5) GIS Operator means Smoky Lake County employee who is responsible for all GIS Activities.

(6) Integrated Data means MuniSight integrates with your tax/finance system to incorporate large quantities of official information. This includes almost all the information that you see when you click on a land parcel in WebMap, such as ownership, legal description, address, zoning, taxes and utilities. This information will automatically stay up to date. If there are any errors noted in this information, changing the information for that account in the tax system will automatically update the GIS Data with the changes reflected the next day in WebMap.

(7) Management of Users means the user set up and deletion of user, permissions, and roles of municipal staff from each Parties’ Internal Webmap and/or Regional Internal Webmap.

(8) Mobile Collector means MuniSight Mobile App available for Apple and Android devices. The Mobile App lets you take MuniSight with you, allowing you to view, add or edit Data.

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(9) MuniSight means MuniSight Ltd. - the provider of GIS software and services for the Regional Partners, and provider of GIS maintenance/ general services to the Parties of this Agreement.

(10) MuniSight Contract means Order forms 191123 and 191124 from MuniSight and attached as schedule A and B to this Agreement. The Parties hereby acknowledge that Smoky Lake County is the owner of this Contract.

(11) MuniSight User Listing means a listing of User login name, password, site permissions and roles, including listing of Data Sharing Agreements.

(12) Planning and Development Software means the web-based features and functionality developed by MuniSight that allows the Parties to record and track Development Permits, Subdivision Applications and Land Use Amendments. This includes the MuniSight PD software add on.

(13) Regional Internal and Public Website(s) means the WebMap created for the purpose of providing authorized staff from all Parties with access to an agreed-upon subset of each Parties GIS Data.

(14) Regional Partners Internal Website(s) means the WebMap created for the purpose of providing municipal staff from each of the Regional Partners with exclusive, unrestricted access to WebMap that contains data pertaining only to each respective Party.

(15) Smoky Lake County’s Internal and Public Website(s) means the WebMap created for the purpose of providing municipal staff from the County with exclusive, unrestricted access to WebMap that contains data pertaining only to Smoky Lake County.

(16) WebMap Application Interface means the web-based features and functionality developed by MuniSight that allows the Parties’ end-users to access and interact with their GIS data.

2. Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Smoky Lake County will administer Payment of the MuniSight Contract. 2. Parties are responsible to reimburse Smoky Lake County for their portion of the MuniSight Contract. These costs are divided as: a. Order form 191123: Planning and Development Software -Smoky Lake. b. Order form 191124: Products and Services - Smoky Lake Regional General Support Services (260 hours) I. Allocation: The General Service hours are broken down as: • Smoky Lake County – 200 hours annually • Town of Smoky Lake - 30 hours annually • Village of Vilna - 15 hours annually • Village of Waskatenau- 15 hours annually II. If any Party needs more hours, they can negotiate directly with the other parties. III. Attached hereto is Schedule C – showing the pro-rated costs to each Party. 3. Nonpayment will result in loss of access through MuniSight’s Interface and General Service Hours will be allocated to the remaining Parties on a prorated basis. a. For the reinstatement of the Parties’ access through MuniSight’s Interface and General Service Hours – Smoky Lake County shall be reimbursed prior to activation.

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3. Smoky Lake County will provide a monthly General Service Hours Report to the Parties once received from MuniSight. Each respective Party is responsible for reviewing and verifying their General Service Hours Report.

4. Each respective Party appoints its Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or authorized representative to communicate with the GIS Operator a written request for the management of users. a) The GIS Operator will provide each Party with a updated user listing, upon changes of their users.

5. Each respective Party is responsible for preparing and renewing their Data Sharing Agreements. The parties acknowledge that Smoky Lake County is not responsible for the party’s data sharing obligations.

6. The Parties hereby acknowledge that MuniSight will be the first point of contact for the purposes of updating GIS Data, Integrated Data, training, new layer requests, the Mobile App and carbon copied to the GIS Operator.

7. Each Party is responsible for the accuracy and input of their data in their WebMap.

8. Smoky Lake County will provide oversight to the Regional WebMap. Note that the subset of GIS Data to be provided for the Regional Website must be agreed upon by all Parties and be in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP).

9. The initial term of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024. Following the Subscription Start and End Date of: Order forms 191123 and 191124.

10. Each Party shall indemnify and save harmless each and any of the other Parties, their officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, demands, actions and costs, to the extent that such claims, demands, actions and costs are attributable to a negligent act or omission of the offending Party, its officers, employees or agents in the performance by the offending Party of this Agreement. In the event that any such claim or demand is made, the affected Regional Partner shall;

(a) promptly notify the offending Party; and

(b) permit the offending Party, if requested, to conduct and control at the offending Party's own expense, the defense of such claim or demand and any related settlement negotiations; and

(c) provide all reasonable assistance to the offending Party and make no prejudicial admission in respect of the defense of any such claim or demand.

Such indemnification shall survive termination or expiry of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the said termination or expiry.

11. The Parties to this Agreement may add to, delete, vary or amend any provision of this Agreement by mutual agreement in writing and any changes that are mutually agreed upon by the said Parties shall be included in and form part of this Agreement.

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12. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered, mailed by prepaid registered mail. Or sent facsimile transmission addressed to the Parties to whom it is to be given at the address shown below, or such other address notified by the other Parties in writing.

if to Smoky Lake at : Town of Smoky Lake Box 460 Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0 to the attention of: Adam Kozakiewicz, Chief Administrative Officer Facsimile #: 780-656-3674 Email: [email protected]

if to Waskatenau at: Village of Waskatenau PO Box 99 Waskatenau, AB T0A 3P0 to the attention of: Bernice Macyk, Chief Administrative Officer Facsimile #: 780-358-2208 Email: [email protected]

if to Vilna at: Village of Vilna Box 10 Vilna, Alberta T0A 3L0 to the attention of: Earla Wagar, Interim Chief Administrative Officer Facsimile #: 780-636-3620 Email: [email protected]

if to the Smoky Lake County at: Smoky Lake County Box 310 Smoky Lake, Alberta T0A 3C0 to the attention of: Gene Sobolewski, Chief Administrative Officer Facsimile #: 780-656-3730 Email: [email protected]

Any notice shall:

1) if delivered, be deemed to have been given and received at the place of receipt on the date of delivery; or

2) if transmitted by facsimile transmission, to expedite matters, it must be followed by original within five (5) business days.

3) if mailed, be deemed to have been given and received at the place of receipt at the expiration of seven (7) business days after the mailing thereof. In the event of a postal disruption, such notices must either be delivered personally or sent by facsimile transmission.

4) be carbon copied (cc:) to MuniSight Ltd. as follows:

MuniSight Ltd, 203-10328 81 Ave NW Edmonton, Alberta T6E 1X2 to the attention of: Teresa Yeager, President Facsimile #: 587-200-0197 E-mail: Teresa [email protected]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Smoky Lake has affixed its’ seal under the hands of its officers authorized in that behalf this ______day of ______, 2021.

______TOWN OF SMOKY LAKE ADAM KOZAKIEWICZ CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

(Seal)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Waskatenau has affixed its’ seal under the hands of its officers authorized in that behalf this ______day of ______, 2021.

______VILLAGE OF WASKATENAU BERNICE MACYK CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

(Seal)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Vilna has affixed its’ seal under the hands of its officers authorized in that behalf this ______day of ______, 2021.

______VILLAGE OF VILNA ERLA WAGER INTERIM CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

(Seal)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Smoky Lake County has affixed its’ seal under the hands of its officer authorized in that behalf this ______day of ______, 2021.

______SMOKY LAKE COUNTY GENE SOBOLEWSKI CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Seal)

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TOWN OF SMOKY REQUEST FOR DECISION LAKE

AGENDA ITEM #: 7.3

DATE: February 2, 2021

TOPIC: ATCO Proposal to Install Pole for Overhead Transformer re: Solar Power Project. 2020-12-01 Motion No. 873-2020 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk BACKGROUND: that Town of Smoky Lake approve to proceed with the Alberta Municipal Solar Program (AMSP) Funding Round Two application “Schedule B” for the Solar Project to be located at the Smoky Lake & District Cultural & Heritage Society known as the “Museum” legally described as Plan 8120751; Block 6; Lot 12 in Smoky Lake, installed PV Array Capacity of One Hundred, Sixty-five Thousand, One Hundred (165,100) Watts D, total eligible expenses of Three Hundred, Sixty-three Thousand, Three Hundred and Fifty-nine ($363,359.00) dollars with other government funding sources of Ninety-nine Thousand, Sixty ($99,060.00) dollars plus first time applicant bonus of Forty-one Thousand, Two Hundred and Seventy -five ($41,275.00) dollars for an estimated completion date of May 2021.

Request for Decision

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BUDGET/FINANCIAL:

Additional trenching $2000-$5000 paid to Dandelion is expected as a result of lower ATCO Upgrade consistent with contract contingency.

RECOMMENDATION: That Town of Smoky Lake approve ATCO’s proposal to add a new pole inline and install 150kVA 24.9kV 347/600V overhead transformer to accommodate new Microgen for the “Solar Power for Municipal Buildings” project at legal description: NW-22-59- 17W4M in Smoky Lake in the amount of $21,617.35 (plus GST), File/Project No. 1048750; in reference to the letter from Crissy Vallee, Customer Connection Expeditor for ATCO, dated January 28, 2021; and acknowledge the original estimate decreased $24,882.00 from the original estimate provided by Dandelion Renewables presentation to Council on December 1, 2020.

PREPARED BY: ______Crystal Letwin, Assistant CAO

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REVIEWED BY: Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO

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January 28, 2021

Town of Smoky Lake Box 460 Page 1 Smoky Lake, Alberta T0A 3C0

Attention Adam Kozakiewiz:

Re: Proposal for NW-22-59-17-W4M Our File: 1048750

Thank you for giving ATCO Electric the opportunity to submit a Proposal at the above noted location. The cost and technical details presented in this proposal are based on information provided by you at the time of application. A site visit may be completed after proposal acceptance depending on your requested in-service date.

Commercial Terms

܆ Firm Cost: Add new pole inline, install 150kVA 24.9kV 347/600V overhead transformer to accomodate new microgen. Interval meter required. Rate Schedule: D21 General Service Original Cost: $21,617.35 Customer Contribution: $21,617.35 GST: $1,080.87 Cost To Customer: $22,698.22 Distribution contract demand: 5 kW 25 year investment term, 5 year initial term Rate minimum monthly demand: D21-5 kW

Based on our initial review of the project requirements, we estimate it will take 39 days to complete. Please review the contents of the proposal carefully and provide your acceptance or rejection; to meet the requested in-service date of March 15, 2021 your response is required by February 04, 2021.

Thank you for working with us to provide your electric service requirements. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this proposal, please call me at +17808266771.

Crissy Vallee Customer Connection Expeditor +17808266771 [email protected]

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Scope of Services NW-22-59-17-W4M Project #1048750 Page 2 Customer responsibility to the project includes: x Staking final grade in area of construction. x Supplying site specific survey as required. x Supplying and installing a CSA approved meter base. x Ensuring any required municipal development permits are in place. x Supplying and installing any electrical protection required on the customer side of the transformer. x Providing ATCO Electric with an electrical permit prior to connection of service. x Remitting payment to ATCO Electric. An invoice will be submitted to you following receipt of your acceptance of this proposal. x Signing and returning the Customer Acknowledgement Project Acceptance page of this proposal. x If secondary is underground: o Supplying and installing secondary conductor in conduits in standoff brackets on the load side of pole mounted transformers to ATCO Electric standards.

ATCO Electric’s responsibility to the project includes: x Supplying and installing structures, equipment and hardware. x Supply and installing 150 kVA 25 kV-347/600 V transformer x Supply and installing Self Contained Interval Meter x Acquiring easements and external approvals as required. Cost of this project is subject to ATCO Electric’s ability to acquire easements for the routing identified in this proposal. This estimate is subject to the following assumptions: Route selection, site location and scope of work determined using customer provided information does not change Ability to acquire third party approvals required for route selection

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Additional Terms of Agreement NW-22-59-17-W4M Project #1048750 Page 3

1. This Proposal for Electric Service is valid for 90 calendar days from the date of this proposal. 2. Customer acceptance of ATCO Electric’s Cost Proposal is required before ATCO Electric will proceed with the project. Customer acceptance or rejection is recognized at the time ATCO Electric receives a signed copy of the Customer Acknowledgement Project Acceptance page from the customer. 3. Upon receiving the Customer’s acceptance, ATCO Electric will commence with planning and construction activities. An invoice to the Customer for the full amount of the Customer Contribution to the project will be forwarded prior to construction completion. The customer is responsible for paying the full amount of the invoice within 30 calendar days of receipt from ATCO Electric. 4. Electric service will be delivered under our current price schedule D21. Price schedules and company investments are in accordance with the ATCO Electric Customer Terms and Conditions for Electric Distribution Service as approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission. 5. Distribution monthly charges will begin not more than 30 days following construction completion. The minimum monthly distribution contract demand will be carried forward annually for the life of the service, (D21- 25 years). 6. The minimum monthly charge while idle shall be as per the applicable price schedule. Price schedules are found on www.atcoelectric.com. 7. The customer has the right to cancel this project at any time. The customer must notify ATCO Electric of its desire to cancel the project by contacting the ATCO Electric Representative listed on the Customer Acknowledgement Proposal Acceptance page of this proposal in writing. 8. Customers who cancel a project prior to accepting ATCO Electric’s Proposal are not responsible for costs incurred by ATCO Electric to prepare the Proposal. 9. Customers who cancel a project after accepting ATCO Electric’s Proposal are responsible and will be invoiced for the full amount of ATCO Electric services and costs incurred from the date of the customer application up to and including the date of cancellation. 10. This Proposal for Electric Service is subject to the ATCO Electric Customer Terms and Conditions for Electric Distribution Service found on www.atcoelectric.com. These Terms and Conditions are approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission and are amended from time to time. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this Proposal for Electric Service and the terms and conditions of the ATCO Electric Customer Terms and Conditions for Electric Distribution Service, the ATCO Electric Customer Terms and Conditions for Electric Distribution Service shall prevail to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency. 11. The service described herein is provided for the Customer’s use only at the said location, and the Customer shall not permit any other person to use such service. 12. The Developer/Customer/Landlord must notify the Company prior to any changes to Customer Information including but not limited to changes to dwelling unit numbers, as the Company relies on this information to carry out its billing and settlement responsibilities to Customers and Retailers. The Company shall not be liable for any loss, damages, cost, injury, expense or other liability, whether direct, indirect, consequential or special in nature, howsoever caused, as a result of the failure of the Developer/Customer/Landlord to provide up-to-date and accurate Customer Information the Company. The Company reserves the right to assess a charge for additional processing work undertaken by the Company as a result of inaccurate Customer Information provided by the Developer/Customer/Landlord. 13. ATCO Electric retains ownership and is responsible for the maintenance of the distribution facilities. 14. Site identification numbers will be provided on your acceptance of this proposal. 15. Customers are responsible for selecting an energy retailer to purchase energy on their behalf. Regardless of the retailer chosen, the energy will be delivered through ATCO Electric’s system of power lines. In order to assist you

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with your retailer selection, the government of Alberta maintains a list of retailers that are registered to provide energy in Alberta. This list can be found at http://ucahelps.alberta.ca/ 16. For your additional assistance, ATCO Electric has developed the Customer Guide to New Extensions to help customers understand our business practices and processes for new or upgraded electric services. Your ATCO Page 4 Electric Customer Connection Expeditor is available to review details of the Customer Guide with you at your convenience.

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Customer Acknowledgement Project Response NW-22-59-17-W4M Project #1048750 Page 5

Project Scope and Commercial Terms

Project Response ☐ Accept Proposal ☐ Reject Proposal

On behalf of Town of Smoky Lake, I ______am authorized to execute this agreement. I acknowledge that I have reviewed this Proposal for Electric Service in its entirety and understand these Terms and Conditions, Additional Terms of Agreement, Project Scope and Commercial Terms and agree to be bound by them.

Customer Signature:______Date:______

Your opinion matters to us! But if you would prefer to not receive a follow-up survey regarding the services provided by ATCO, please initial here:______

Please email the completed form to the undersigned. By Email to [email protected]

Sincerely,

Crissy Vallee Valleee Customer Connection Expeditor +17808266771 [email protected]

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TOWN OF SMOKY REQUEST FOR DECISION LAKE

AGENDA ITEM #: 7.4

DATE: February 2, 2021

TOPIC: Alberta Site Rehabilitation Program- Gas Pipeline Abandonment Project and Gas Well Reclamation.

BACKGROUND: On September 17, 2019 at the Town of Smoky Lake’s Regular Council Meeting a motion was made regarding the abandonment of gas pipeline:

MOTION: 642-19 MOVED by Mayor Holowaychuk that the Town of Smoky Lake budget $7,500.00 for the Town gas pipeline abandonment project in order to proceed with the gas well reclamation to cut and cap at the edge of the lease located at 8- 26-59-16 W4 to comply with Alberta Energy Regulator; and be allocated from the Town Gas Reserve.

This motion was passed prior to the reclamation stage and therefore there are new options to be presented and discussed due to concerns that GCL Environmental Ltd. presented because there may be unforeseen regulatory requirements/expectations given that it is an active line. GCL Environmental also believes that Alberta Energy Regulators do not want dead legs left in place. Therefore, public works is presenting three options:

Option 1: GCL Environmental Ltd. can continue with abandonment at lease edge 8-26-60-16 W4. Cons: Leaving the 3-mile pipeline creates a lability and no future potential exist as there are no interconnection availabilities and all existing wells in the area are abandoned or suspended

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Option 2: GCL Environmental Ltd. abandons at the last customer NE 16-60-16 W4.

Option 3: GCL Environmental Ltd. abandons at north edge of quarter NE 16-60-16 W4 which would allow us to potentially interconnect with the CNRL line; however, there are numerous interconnections available further down the line.

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BUDGET/FINANCIAL: Alberta Site Rehabilitation Program

RECOMMENDATION: That Town of Smoky Lake proceeds with the gas pipeline abandonment project and proceeds with the gas well reclamation to cut and cap at the north edge of NE 16-60-16 W4 to comply with Alberta Energy Regulator.

PREPARED BY: ______Barry Cherniwchan, Public Works

REVIEWED BY:

______Billy McMullen, Public Works Foreman

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Katilynn Makowichuk

From: Barry Sent: Friday, January 29, 2021 11:47 AM To: Katilynn Makowichuk Subject: Fwd: Town of Smoky Lake - Program 3 (Approved)

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: Barry Date: October 30, 2020 at 8:08:55 AM MDT To: Crystal Letwin Subject: Fwd: Town of Smoky Lake ‐ Program 3 (Approved)

FYI. Since it doesn’t sound like it’s going on the agenda

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: Ryan Puhlmann Date: October 29, 2020 at 4:07:25 PM MDT To: "[email protected]" Cc: Tony Gregov Subject: Town of Smoky Lake ‐ Program 3 (Approved)

Hey Barry,

Nice chatting, and thanks for sharing some of your COOs concerns. It is not an easy program for people to understand, but I will attempt to explain. This is for you and should you wish to share internally.

1) The Alberta Site Rehabilitation Program (AB SRP) is a ‘grant’ funding program to oil field service companies to do closure work on behalf of licensees in the province of Alberta (it was launched May 1, 2020). The main goal is to get thousands of Albertans working and to increase closure of sites across the province. Alberta was allocated 1 billion dollars by the Federal Government and it is managed by the Province – Department of Energy.

2) There are numerous phases, and GCL applied on behalf of ToSL in Program 1 (but was not approved – this was to a max of 30K per site). Program 3 to which we re‐applied made available $139K to each licensee, and GCL visited sites to evaluate and confirm proper estimation and also to include P/L abandonment(s) for two lines in support of reclamation.

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3) GCL was successful on the Program 3 and was approved for the full amounts as per the contract with Licensee (ToSL) which outlines the scope and activities.

a. Other contractors that may have approached the Town of Smoky Lake cannot apply as these sites are already approved. They would be rejected. b. While we have a contract in place with the ToSL, no monies will come to the ToSL, they all come from the Govt (Energy) and GCL has to pay for all the contractors/equipment/works, etc. The ToSL will have to sign‐off on various stages of work as this is required by the process, GCL will take care of all this work as well. There are 3 stages of payments – 1st is automatic and the 60% and 100% require invoicing/signoff by the TOSL – no work on your end. 4) RFP process – this is not a required step despite an amount over $75K as the program is administered already by the Dept of Energy, this is not relevant to this program, and will have no negative impact upon the ToSL or budget in any way. The only impact (positive) is that the ToSL will have these site liabilities addressed. The only future consideration would be the small amount of money that the ToSL would have to budget to have a detailed site assessment (DSA) and Rec Cert application, to validate the work and close the site. This was discussed and we would turn this back over to Richardson Environmental (Jody M).

5) Abandonment of P/L – the northern line off 8‐26 (non‐active) was proposed for cut‐cap and this should not be impacted in any way. The second P/L to the S/W which is active was proposed to be terminated at a point (after users) and pigged/purged and cut/cap at lease edge to remove riser and to allow reclamation. GCL is okay if ToSL/council only wants to Cut/Cap riser at lease edge but the concern was any unforeseen regulatory requirements/expectation given that it is an active line. Also was not certain that they want dead legs left in place. We can accommodate both options, but want to make sure your best interests addressed. Please advise on the wishes of council – if only cut/cap then we could likely do all of the work this season.

I hope this assists, sorry for the length of reply. I will be away till next Thursday, but happy to chat further afterwards.

Ryan

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TOWN OF SMOKY REQUEST FOR DECISION LAKE

AGENDA ITEM #: 7.5

DATE: February 2, 2021

TOPIC: H. A. Kostash School Existing Building and Demolition

BACKGROUND: There has been a lot of discussion in the past regarding the existing H. A. Kostash Building. On January 19, 2021 at the Town of Smoky Lake Regular Council meeting the following motion was carried:

MOTION 058-2021: MOVED by Deputy Mayor Makowichuk that Town of Smoky Lake agree to send a letter to Aspen View Public Schools to request the right of first offer to purchase the existing H. A. Kostash School building located at 5019 – 50 Street in Smoky Lake subject to the completion of the new school, with the understanding that Aspen View Public Schools verbally agreed to transfer the small gymnasium building and parking lot to the Town; and Administration provide the response from Aspen View Public Schools at a future meeting of Council for further deliberations.

On January 21, 2021 admin sent Aspen View Public Schools’ Superintendent Neil O’Shea a letter requesting that the Town of Smoky Lake have right of first offer to purchase.

On January 28, 2021 Aspen View Public Schools responded to the Town with a letter that stated that demolition of the existing school building is included in the scope of the new school project and will be fully financed by Alberta Infrastructure. This will be discussed more in the in Camera Session as per FOIP #. Majority of the existing Request for Decision

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building will be demolished; however, the small gym portion will not be. This is possible under these parameters:

1. The building, parking lot and a definitive amount of land around the small gymnasium will be transferred from Aspen View Public Schools to the Town of Smoky Lake; 2. The Town of Smoky Lake acknowledges that no project dollars nor Aspen View Public Schools dollars will be allocated to any structural or mechanical issues related to the small gymnasium; 3. Once the existing school is demolished, the small gymnasium would become an serviced building. The Town of Smoky Lake acknowledges that some aesthetical damage to the façade of the small gymnasium may occur during demolition. 4. Utilities will be capped at the property line and the Town of Smoky Lake will be responsible for connection of any required utilities; as well as any other upgrades to obtain a development permit, building permit and occupancy permit for the small gymnasium. 5. Any change of direction that would result in increased costs would be the responsibility of the Town of Smoky Lake.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL: N/A

RECOMMENDATION: That Town of Smoky Lake acknowledge receipt of the letter from Neil O’Shea, superintendent of Aspen View Public Schools, dated January 29, 2021 regarding the firm commitment to follow recommendation from Alberta Infrastructure and Aspen View Public Schools to proceed with the demolition of the existing school; and further discussion be held in executive session under FOIP: Disclosure Harmful to Business Interests of a Third Party, Section 16(1)(b) Supplied in confidence.

PREPARED BY: ______Katilynn Makowichuk, Office/Legislative Services Clerk

REVIEWED BY:

Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO

Request for Decision

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PO Box 460, 56 Wheatland Avenue, Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0 Phone: 780-656-3674 Fax: 780-656-3675 Email: [email protected] Website: www.smokylake.ca

January 21, 2021

Aspen View Public Schools Attn: Neil O’Shea, Superintendent 3600 48 Avenue Athabasca, AB T9S 1M8 email: [email protected]

Dear Mr. Neil O’Shea:

Re: Request to purchase existing H. A. Kostash School Building.

I would like to inform you that the following motion was carried at the Regular Council Meeting held on January 19, 2021:

On behalf of Town Council, I would like to discuss the future of the existing school building and request the right of first offer to purchase. Town Council believes the building can be repurposed and utilized in our community. It is our understanding that the small gymnasium and parking lot will not be demolished, and the ownership would be transferred to the Town. Furthermore, the Town understands that the building would be transferred on an “as is, where is” basis and the utilities will be reconnected at the cost of the Town.

Economic development is paramount to the promotion of growth, accessibility, and stability and is vital in a small urban municipality. The use of the school building and small gymnasium would be a great opportunity for small businesses, community groups and programs and attract new businesses in our community.

Please contact me at (780) 656-3674 or on my cell at (780) 603 – 4565. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

TOWN OF SMOKY LAKE Per:

______Adam Kozakiewicz Chief Administrative Officer

AK/km

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January 28, 2021

Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO Town of Smoky Lake Box 460 Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0

Dear CAO Kozakiewicz,

I am writing in response to your January 21, 2021 letter regarding the Town of Smoky Lake’s request to purchase the existing H.A. Kostash School building, once the new school building is complete.

Demolition of the existing school building is included the scope of the new school project and is fully financed by Alberta Infrastructure. Based on previous experience with other school projects, the Board of Trustees of Aspen View Public Schools supports the demolition of the existing school building as part of the project. The Design Development Report is due January 29, 2021, and the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the new school project will be tendered in February/March 2021 as per established Alberta Infrastructure processes, and the contract for demolition is included in that RFP.

Following the announcement of the new school project in November 2019, there has been considerable discussion about retaining the 1986 addition to the school gymnasium, commonly referred to as the ‘small gymnasium’. Aspen View Public Schools has worked with Alberta Infrastructure to ensure that the small gymnasium will not be demolished, provided that clear parameters for the retention of the small gymnasium are established. These include:

1. The building, parking lot and a definitive amount of land around the small gymnasium will be transferred from Aspen View Public Schools to the Town of Smoky Lake; 2. The Town of Smoky Lake acknowledges that no project dollars nor Aspen View Public Schools dollars will be allocated to any structural or mechanical issues related to the small gymnasium; 3. Once the existing school is demolished, the small gymnasium would become an unserviced building. The Town of Smoky Lake acknowledges that some aesthetical damage to the façade of the small gymnasium may occur during demolition. 4. Utilities will be capped at the property line and the Town of Smoky Lake will be responsible for connection of any required utilities; as well as any other upgrades to obtain a development permit, building permit and occupancy permit for the small gymnasium 5. Any change of direction that would result in increased costs would be the responsibility of the Town of Smoky Lake.

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Aspen View Public Schools supports the retention of the small gymnasium, and appreciates the Town of Smoky Lake’s agreement to the parameters listed above to facilitate this.

However, given the current state of the remainder of the existing school building, the uncertainty around its potential future use, and in particular, the fact that demolition as part of the new school project is fully financed by Alberta Infrastructure, Aspen View Public Schools supports proceeding with demolition of the existing school as part of the new school project.

Sincerely,

Neil O’Shea Superintendent of Schools Aspen View Public Schools

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TOWN OF SMOKY REQUEST FOR DECISION LAKE

AGENDA ITEM #: 7.6

DATE: February 2, 2021

TOPIC: Aspen View Public Schools inclusion of Community Daycare Space within new H. A. Kostash School Project.

BACKGROUND: Aspen View Public Schools will be building a new H. A. Kostash School building. They have included a space for the Pumpkin Patch Daycare in their new building plan.

On January 29, 2021, the Town of Smoky Lake received a letter from Neil O’Shea, Superintendent of Aspen View Public Schools regarding the inclusion of a community daycare space within the new H. A. Kostash School project.

To finalize these plans within the new school, Aspen View Public Schools require a signed acknowledgement from both the Pumpkin Patch Daycare and the Town of Smoky Lake.

On January 29, 2021 admin forwarded this letter in an email to Melody Morton, Chair of the Pumpkin Patch Daycare with a request for a signature on these plans.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL: N/A

RECOMMENDATION: That Town of Smoky Lake, in conjunction with Smoky Lake County and Aspen View Public Schools, facilitate the inclusion of a community daycare space within the new H. A. Kostash School and the Town of Smoky Lake approve the revised floor plan for the daycare, as

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presented; and Administration coordinate the execution of the signed floor plan design and return to the appropriate party; in reference to the letter from Neil O’Shea, superintendent of Aspen View Public Schools, dated January 29, 2021.

PREPARED BY: ______Katilynn Makowichuk, Office/Legislative Services Clerk

REVIEWED BY:

Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO

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3600 – 48th Avenue Athabasca, Alberta T9S 1M8 Phone: 780‐675‐7080; Toll Free 1‐888‐488‐0288 [email protected] www.aspenview.org

January 29, 2020

Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO Town of Smoky Lake Box 460 Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0

Dear CAO Kozakiewicz,

Aspen View Public Schools is pleased to collaborate with both the Town of Smoky Lake and Smoky Lake County to facilitate the inclusion of a community daycare space within the new H.A. Kostash School project.

Representatives from both the Town and County have been members of the design committee for the new school. In addition, the attached floor plan and the planned interior finishes, have also been discussed with daycare staff members. On January 28, 2021 a few minor changes have been proposed that will be forwarded to the architect. To finalize these plans, Aspen View Public Schools requires signed acknowledgement from both parties of their respective approval.

Please return a signed acknowledgement of your approval of the floor plan at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Neil O’Shea Superintendent of Schools Aspen View Public Schools

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Box 460 Report To: 56 Wheatland Ave David Tkachuk Smoky Lake, AB, Canada T0A 3C0 Town of Smoky Lake Attention: David Tkachuk Client Must Approve Invoice:

Lots represented on this invoice: 1469759 PO Number Reference Location Project Code 782420 Winter Samples Geralds

Rush Quantity Code Service Description Unit Price Extended Charge 1.00 DISP Environmental Disposal Fee 100 % 5.00 5.00 1.00 THM THMs in water 100 % 333.78 333.78 1.00 TW21 Dissolved metals - water 100 % 137.56 137.56

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Contact Company Address Adam Kozakiewicz Town of Smoky Lake Box 460, 56 Wheatland Ave Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0 Phone: (780) 656-3674 Fax: (780) 656-3675 Email: [email protected] Delivery Format Deliverables Email - Single Report PDF COC / Test Report Email - Single Report PDF Invoice David Tkachuk Town of Smoky Lake Box 460, 56 Wheatland Ave Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0 Phone: (780) 656-3674 Fax: (780) 656-3675 Email: [email protected] Delivery Format Deliverables Email - Single Report PDF COC / Test Report Email - Single Report PDF COR Joan Prusak Town of Smoky Lake Box 460, 56 Wheatland Ave Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0 Phone: (780) 656-3674 Fax: (780) 656-3675 Email: [email protected] Delivery Format Deliverables Email - Single Report PDF Invoice

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Analytical Report Bill To: Town of Smoky Lake Project ID: Winter Samples Lot ID: 1469759 Box 460 Project Name: Control Number: Project Location: Geralds 56 Wheatland Ave Date Received: Jan 20, 2021 LSD: Smoky Lake, AB, Canada Date Reported: Jan 21, 2021 P.O.: 782420 T0A 3C0 Report Number: 2588558 Attn: Joan Prusak Proj. Acct. code: Sampled By: David Tkachuk Company: Town of Smoky Lake

Reference Number 1469759-1 Sample Date Jan 18, 2021 Sample Time 16:00 Sample Location Sample Description Geralds / 16.5°C

Matrix Water Analyte Units Results Results Results Nominal Detection Limit Metals Dissolved Silicon Dissolved mg/L 2.04 0.05 Sulfur Dissolved mg/L 17.2 0.3 Aluminum Dissolved mg/L 0.064 0.002 Antimony Dissolved mg/L <0.0002 0.0002 Arsenic Dissolved mg/L <0.0002 0.0002 Barium Dissolved mg/L 0.058 0.001 Beryllium Dissolved mg/L <0.0001 0.0001 Bismuth Dissolved mg/L <0.0005 0.0005 Boron Dissolved mg/L 0.008 0.002 Cadmium Dissolved mg/L <0.00001 0.00001 Chromium Dissolved mg/L <0.0005 0.0005 Cobalt Dissolved mg/L <0.0001 0.0001 Copper Dissolved mg/L 0.001 0.001 Lead Dissolved mg/L <0.0001 0.0001 Lithium Dissolved mg/L 0.003 0.001 Molybdenum Dissolved mg/L <0.001 0.001 Nickel Dissolved mg/L <0.0005 0.0005 Selenium Dissolved mg/L 0.0003 0.0002 Silver Dissolved mg/L <0.00001 0.00001 Strontium Dissolved mg/L 0.454 0.001 Thallium Dissolved mg/L <0.00005 0.00005 Tin Dissolved mg/L <0.001 0.001 Titanium Dissolved mg/L <0.0005 0.0005 Uranium Dissolved mg/L 0.0005 0.0005 Vanadium Dissolved mg/L <0.0001 0.0001 Zinc Dissolved mg/L 0.004 0.001 Subsample Field Filtered Routine Water Calcium Dissolved mg/L 49.1 0.2 Magnesium Dissolved mg/L 14.3 0.2 Sodium Dissolved mg/L 8.0 0.4 Potassium Dissolved mg/L 0.8 0.4 Iron Dissolved mg/L 0.03 0.01 Manganese Dissolved mg/L <0.005 0.005 Trihalomethanes Screen - Water Chloroform mg/L 0.020 0.001 Bromodichloromethane mg/L 0.001 0.001 Dibromochloromethane mg/L <0.001 0.001

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Matrix Water Analyte Units Results Results Results Nominal Detection Limit Trihalomethanes Screen - Water - Continued Bromoform mg/L <0.001 0.001 Total Trihalomethanes mg/L 0.021 0.001 Trihalomethanes - Surrogate Recovery Dibromofluoromethane EPA Surrogate % 105 50-140 Toluene-d8 EPA Surrogate % 99 50-140 Bromofluorobenzene EPA Surrogate % 87 50-140

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Methodology and Notes Bill To: Town of Smoky Lake Project ID: Winter Samples Lot ID: 1469759 Box 460 Project Name: Control Number: Project Location: Geralds 56 Wheatland Ave Date Received: Jan 20, 2021 LSD: Smoky Lake, AB, Canada Date Reported: Jan 21, 2021 P.O.: 782420 T0A 3C0 Report Number: 2588558 Attn: Joan Prusak Proj. Acct. code: Sampled By: David Tkachuk Company: Town of Smoky Lake Method of Analysis Method Name Reference Method Date Analysis Location Started Metals ICP-MS (Dissolved) in water APHA/USEPA * Metals By Inductively Coupled Jan 21, 2021 Element Edmonton - Roper Plasma/Mass Spectrometry, APHA 3125 Road B / USEPA 200.2, 200.8 Metals ICP-MS (Dissolved) in water US EPA * Determination of Trace Elements in Jan 21, 2021 Element Edmonton - Roper Waters and Wastes by ICP-MS, 200.8 Road Metals Trace (Dissolved) in water APHA * Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Jan 21, 2021 Element Edmonton - Roper Method, 3120 B Road THM - Water US EPA * Volatile Organic Compounds by GCMS / Jan 21, 2021 Element Calgary Purge and Trap for Aqueous Samples, 8260B/5030B

* Reference Method Modified References APHA Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater APHA/USEPA Standard Methods For Water/ Environmental Protection Agency US EPA US Environmental Protection Agency Test Methods

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Revised April 2015 Agdex 716 (D04) Chemical Analysis Interpretation of Rural Household Water Supplies

routine chemical analysis tests the water for run through the faucet for about five minutes and then fill A about 15 chemical parameters. Levels for common the sample container. Send the sample to the lab right problems such as hardness, sodium, sulfates, nitrates after collection. and nitrites can be determined. To help you interpret the results after the laboratory Chemicals, other than those discussed analysis is complete, you can use factsheets such as this below, can be tested, but arrangements to analyze them one, or contact a health inspector or agricultural water should be made with the laboratory before the sample is specialist. The Rural Water Quality Information Tool collected and submitted. These special on Alberta Agriculture’s website (at requests must be arranged before www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app84/rwqit) can collecting or submitting the sample and Your rural also assess water quality suitability should be clearly specified on the request for human drinking water, livestock, form. Special water sample collection household water irrigation and spray water. procedures may need to be observed. supply should The comments on water quality below, Your farm water supply should be which refer to particular minerals analyzed regularly. Testing frequency be analyzed and other chemicals, pertain to depends on the type of water source. household usage. When a new water source is constructed, regularly or a change in water quality is noticed, or other special circumstances arise, the water should be tested. Water quality criteria It is not legally required for private supplies to meet To test water for human consumption, your Regional federal guidelines. People have different reactions and Health Authority can provide the necessary water sample tolerances to different water quality constituents. containers and arrange for laboratory testing. Water samples for livestock, irrigation, mortgage approvals and The two major types of guidelines are “aesthetic objectives” other non-household water usage must be sent to a private (AO) and “maximum acceptable concentrations” (MAC). lab. Check the Yellow Pages telephone book for major Aesthetic objectives (AO) relate to effects like taste, cities under “laboratories” for lab contacts. odour, staining, etc. MAC levels are assigned when there are known health effects. If a chemical in your water The water sample you take should be representative of the exceeds MAC human drinking water limits, consult your household supply. Choose a water outlet you regularly use family doctor or local health inspector. for household usage. If you want to determine if the water quality of the source itself is an issue, then take a sample All levels listed below (except pH and conductivity) are as close to the source as possible from an uncontaminated listed in milligrams/litre (mg/L), which is practically outlet. For most household samples, allow the water to equivalent to parts per million (ppm) for drinking water.

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Sodium Iron The AO for sodium is less than 200 mg/L. Sodium is not The AO for iron is less than 0.3 mg/L. Levels as low as considered a toxic metal, and normal adults may consume 0.2 to 0.3 mg/L usually cause staining of laundry and 5,000 to 10,000 milligrams per day from liquids and solids plumbing fixtures. Iron gives water a metallic taste that without adverse effects. The average intake of sodium may be objectionable to some at 1 to 2 mg/L. Most water from water is only a small fraction of that consumed in sources contain less than 5 mg/L iron, but occasionally, a normal diet. levels over 30 mg/L are found. The presence of iron bacteria in water supplies will often cause staining even The recommended maximum level for people suffering at levels near 0.1 mg/L. Iron and iron bacteria are not from certain medical conditions such as hypertension, normally a health concern. congestive heart failure or heart disease is much lower. Iron bacteria cause a slime that can reduce well flow, In this case, consult your doctor. cause or increase staining, clog up piping and pumps, Sodium is a significant factor in assessing water for and impair treatment processes. irrigation and plant watering. High levels affect soil A routine chemical test does not always provide a structure and a plant’s ability to take up water. dependable measurement of the iron concentration. To determine an accurate level of iron, a trace metals analysis should be conducted. Potassium There is no guideline or recommended limit for potassium in water. Alberta water supplies rarely contain more than Sulfate (SO4) 20 mg/L. The AO for sulfate is less than 500 mg/L. Sulfate concentrations over 500 mg/L can cause a laxative effect, Water softeners that regenerate using potassium chloride especially for new users, as well as an objectionable can significantly raise the level of potassium in water. It taste. People may become accustomed to higher sulfate is recommended that people with kidney disease or other levels. If your water contains high levels of sulfate and conditions such as heart disease, coronary artery disease, you suspect that it is causing health problems, you should hypertension, diabetes and those who take medication contact a physician. Babies are more susceptible to that interferes with how the body handles potassium sulfates than adults. do not drink water from a water softener that uses potassium chloride. Chloride The AO for chloride is less than 250 mg/L. At levels Calcium above 500 mg/L, varying degrees of a salty taste are The recommended limit for calcium is 200 mg/L; noticeable if certain elements such as sodium, calcium however, there is no federal or provincial guideline. or potassium are present to combine with it. Most water Calcium is a constituent that can cause “hardness” in Alberta contains less than 20 mg/L, although chloride in water and is not a hazard to health. Calcium is levels around the 2,000 mg/L range exist in some areas. undesirable because it may be problematic for household uses such as washing, bathing and laundering. It also tends to cause encrustations in kettles, coffee makers and NO3 Nitrogen (Nitrate) water heaters and may impair treatment processes. The MAC is 10 mg/L when reported as the nitrogen

component of nitrate (NO3-N) or 45 mg/L when reported Magnesium as nitrate (NO3). Nitrates may be an indicator of contamination by human Magnesium is a constituent that can cause “hardness” or livestock wastes, excessive fertilization or seepage in water. There is no federal or provincial guideline from dump sites. Nitrates can also occur naturally in for magnesium, but a recommended limit of 150 mg/L some geological formations. Nitrite above the guideline is suggested because of taste. Higher levels of can cause methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) magnesium may produce a bitter taste but are not and should not be consumed by infants, pregnant or normally a health hazard. breastfeeding women or people with health problems.

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NO2 Nitrogen (Nitrite) pH Due to its toxicity, the MAC for nitrite in drinking The AO for pH is 6.5 to 8.5. pH is a measure of the water is 1 mg/L when reported as NO2-N (the nitrogen concentration of the hydrogen ion, which determines how component of nitrite) or approximately 3.28 mg/L when acidic or basic the water is. The pH scale for household reported as nitrite (NO2). Nitrite is often an indicator water ranges from 0 to 14, with pH less than 7 being acidic of direct contamination by sewage or manure because and pH greater than 7 being basic. pH below 6.5 may be nitrites are unstable and quickly converted into nitrates. corrosive whereas pH above 8.5 may cause encrustation, Nitrite above the guideline can cause methemoglobinemia scaling and a bitter taste. (blue baby syndrome) and should not be consumed by infants, pregnant or breastfeeding women or people with The measurement of pH varies with temperature and is health problems. usually reported to what it would be at 25 degrees C. pH will affect many water treatment processes and needs to be considered when assessing treatment options. Fluoride The MAC for fluoride is 1.5 mg/L. Levels above this limit may cause white spots on teeth (dental fluorosis) in Hardness children 8 years or younger, including newborns. Levels Hardness is caused primarily by calcium and magnesium above 2.5 mg/L may cause skeletal fluorosis. salts in water. It is expressed as a mg/L equivalent of calcium carbonate. Hard water causes soap curd, which makes bathroom fixtures difficult to keep clean and causes graying of laundry. Increased levels above 100 mg/L will Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) require more soap to be used when washing or bathing. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) include both dissolved organic and inorganic components that are small enough Hard water will also tend to form scale in hot water tanks, to pass through a very fine filter (2.0 microns). The AO kettles, piping systems, etc. for TDS is 500 mg/L. “Dissolved solids” can come from Most labs will report hardness in mg/L. Many water natural or man-made sources. treatment companies will use field test kits that report The TDS value that usually appears in a lab analysis hardness in grains per US gallon. is calculated from adding the measured mass of all one grain per US gallon = 17.1 mg/L inorganic elements dissolved in water. A special request should be made if the dissolved organic components also need to be assessed. Alternatively, TDS can be estimated Type of water Amount of hardness from another measurement called “conductivity” and is mg/L Grains per US gallon most accurate when organic content in the sample is low. Soft 0 - 50 0 - 3

Ground water sources often contain higher TDS Moderately soft 50 - 100 3 - 6 concentrations than surface water. Average Alberta well Moderately hard 100 - 200 6 - 12 water has a TDS level closer to 1,000 mg/L. Levels higher Hard 200 - 400 12 - 23 than 1,000 mg/L are not necessarily a health problem Very hard 400 - 600 23 - 35 depending on the specific minerals present; however, they Extremely hard over 600 over 35 may be somewhat unpalatable. High TDS may be associated with excessive hardness, taste, scaling or corrosion. Alkalinity Conductivity Alkalinity is not a specific substance but rather a Conductivity can be used to estimate the total dissolved combined effect of several substances, most importantly solids (inorganic) in the water. Multiplying the conductivity carbonates, bicarbonates and hydroxides. It is expressed in microSiemens per centimetre by 0.65 will give an in units of mg/L of CaCO3. It helps the pH to remain approximation of the total dissolved solids in mg/L. stable while an acid is added to the water. When the Conductivity tests are often used to assess water alkalinity is gone, the pH will rapidly drop while the acid suitability for irrigation, for which the units used are is being added. usually deciSiemens per metre. The alkalinity of most Alberta waters is in the range of 1 deciSiemen/metre = 1,000 microSiemens/centimetre 100 to 500 mg/L, which is considered acceptable. Water

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with higher levels is often used. Alkalinity is a factor in corrosion (from low levels) or scale deposition (from high References levels) and may also impair or affect treatment processes. Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality – Summary Table (March 2007)

Canadian Environmental Quality Guidelines at http:// Water treatment www.ccme.ca/publications/ceqg_rcqe.html Water treatment equipment can often improve water Alberta Environmental Public Health Field Manual quality significantly. Each type of water treatment http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/Drinking-Water- equipment has its limitations and therefore should be Systems-2004.pdf selected carefully.

For more information on water treatment please refer to the Agdex 716 D series of factsheets and the Rural Water Quality Information Tool on Alberta Agriculture’s Other information sources internet site: http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app84/rwqit Alberta Agriculture factsheet regarding livestock water quality Water Analysis Interpretation, Agdex 400/716-2

Health Canada website (use the search pane) Helpful conversions http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php

1 mg/L (milligram per litre) = approx. 1 ppm (part Rural Water Quality Information Tool link at per million) http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app84/rwqit 1 gpg (grain per US gallon) = 17.1 mg/L (milligram/litre) Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Agricultural Water Specialists at: Alberta Ag-Info Centre: call toll free 310-FARM (3276)

Prepared by Farm Water Supply Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

More information, contact: Alberta Ag-Info Centre Call toll free: 310-FARM (3276) Website: agriculture.alberta.ca 04/22/100

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TOWN OF SMOKY REQUEST FOR DECISION LAKE

AGENDA ITEM #: 8.2

DATE: February 2, 2021

TOPIC: Amend the 2020 – 2021 Council Appointments to Committees, Commissions, Boards and Authorities.

BACKGROUND:

BUDGET/FINANCIAL:

RECOMMENDATION: That Town of Smoky Lake amend the 2020 - 2021 Council Appointments to Committees, Commissions, Boards and Authorities to change the Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee to move Mayor Holowaychuk from alternate to designate.

PREPARED BY: ______Crystal Letwin, Assistant CAO

REVIEWED BY:

Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO

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2020 - 2021 Council Appointments to Committees, Commissions, Boards and Authorities Alternates who attend committee meetings approved by Council Motion (indicated with asterisks ***), will be paid in accordance with Policy A14 – Honorariums, Per Diems and Expenses. Committee Committee Member Alternate

Alberta Hub Councillor Whitelaw Councillor Morton

Alberta's Lakeland Tourism Marketing Councillor Whitelaw Deputy Mayor Association Makowichuk Buffalo Lake Working Group Mayor Holowaychuk

Community Futures Councillor Whitelaw Councillor Morton Doctor Recruitment and Retention Mayor Holowaychuk Councillor Whitelaw Committee Councillor Kotylak Councillor Kotylak Deputy Mayor Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Makowichuk Evergreen Waste Management Councillor Kotylak Mayor Holowaychuk Commission*** Family and Community Support Services Councillor Morton Deputy Mayor Board (FCSS) *** Makowichuk Gas Federation Mayor & Council

GO EAST Tourism Councillor Whitelaw

Highway 28/63 Water Service Commission Mayor Holowaychuk Deputy Mayor *** (2 Seats) Councillor Kotylak Makowichuk Mayor Holowaychuk Mayor Holowaychuk Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee Councillor Kotylak Councillor Morton (ICC) ***

Joint Fire Department Committee Mayor & Council

Joint Municipalities Mayor & Council

Kalyna Country Destination Marketing Councillor Whitelaw Association Councillor Morton Deputy Mayor Municipal Planning Commission Makowichuk

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2020 - 2021 Council Appointments to Committees, Commissions, Boards and Authorities Committee Committee Member Alternate

Councillor Whitelaw Deputy Mayor North-East Muni-Corr Corporation Makowichuk

Councillor Morton Member at Large: Northern Lights Regional Library Melody Kaban

Member at Large: Member at Large: North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance Kyle Schole Jordan Ruegg

Councillor Whitelaw Mayor Holowaychuk & Regional Community Development Member at Large: Committee (RCDC) *** Councillor Kotylak Marianne Prockiw- Zarusky (RCDC) Ukrainian Twinning Working Group Mayor Holowaychuk

Regional Emergency Advisory Councillor Whitelaw Councillor Kotylak

Regional Fire Services Councillor Kotylak Deputy Mayor Mayor Holowaychuk Makowichuk Smoky Lake Agricultural Society *** Councillor Morton Councillor Whitelaw

Smoky Lake Foundation *** (1 Seat) Councillor Kotylak Mayor Holowaychuk

Smoky Lake Community Daycare Co-op Councillor Morton

Mayor & Council Smoky Lake Mineral Rights Development Company

Smoky Lake Municipal Library Board Councillor Morton

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Councillor Whitelaw Councillor Kotylak

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2020 - 2021 Voluntary Community Committees

Committee Committee Member Alternate

Alberta Healthy Communities Initiative Mayor Holowaychuk Councillor Morton (“Elevate Wellness” Regional Team)

Algonquin Shooting Club Councillor Kotylak

Mayor & Council Flower Power

Friends of CN Councillor Morton

Councillor Morton Smoky Lake Curling Club

Smoky Lake & District Chamber of Councillor Whitelaw Commerce

Mayor Holowaychuk Smoky Lake Pumpkin Growers Association

Smoky Lake Riding Club Mayor Holowaychuk

Smoky Lake Rural Crime Watch Councillor Morton

Smoky Lake Senior Citizens Club Councillor Kotylak

Mayor Holowaychuk Councillor Whitelaw Smoky Lake Town & Country Golf Club

Smoky Lake Trail Twisters Councillor Kotylak

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Northeast Alberta Information HUB

Board/Membership Meeting Date: Monday January 25, 2021 Time: 9:30am

Place: Virtual Zoom Meeting

9:30am 1.0 Call to Order – Steve Upham 2.0 Approval of the Agenda – (Any additions) 3.0 Approval of the November 23rd, 2020 Alberta HUB Board/membership Meeting minutes. 4.0 Financial Report as of December 31,2020 – Joanne Warawa 5.0 Signing Authority - Steve Upham Motion to remove Jennifer Leroux as having signing authority For the Northeast Alberta Information HUB 5.0a Motion to add Joanne Warawa as having signing authority for the Northeast Alberta Information HUB.

6.0 REDA Program update – Steve Upham 7.0 Alberta HUB Support Letter for Rural Businesses- Minister JEI/Health Steve Upham, Lorne Halisky Smoky Lake County “to consider Rural when closing/ reopening businesses during the COVID pandemic due to the economic etc impacts on Rural Alberta.” 8.0 Operations update – Bob a) Virtual Broadband Event - Alberta Rural Connectivity Forum March 23 & 24, 2021 (Tuesday/Wednesday) b) Virtual Hemp Webinar – January 27, 2021 9am start Growing Opportunities in the Alberta Hemp Industry Alberta HUB / Innotech Alberta event c) CARES project update

9.0 Executive Director Position – Steve Upham

11:30am 10.0 Next Board Meeting date – March 22. 2021 Adjourn

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Northeast Alberta Information HUB Board/Membership Virtual Meeting Minutes November 23, 2020 Attendance: Bob Buckle/Cold Lake, Caroline McAuley/Vermilion, Jocelyne Lanovaz/Mannville, Soren Odegard/County of Two Hills, Gerald Aalbers/Lloydminster, Bev Lockett/Portage College, Lorin Tkachuk/Lac La Biche County, Lindsay Haag/EMW, Steve Upham/St. Paul County, Mike Tarkowski/Two Hills, Tim MacPhee/Vegreville, Jana Rowe/Lac La Biche County, Bob Bezpalko/Alberta HUB, Gary Ward/St. Paul,, Rob Pulyk/Vermilion,Ben Fadeyiw/M.D. Bonnyville, Lonnie Wolgein/County Vermilion River, Tim Smeraka /Elk Point, , Lorne Halisky/Smoky Lake County, Ross Whitelaw/Smoky Lake, Don Romanko/Vilna, Cheryle Eikeland/Marwayne, Laurent Amyotte/County of St. Paul, Jody Foulds/Lamont, Brian McEvoy/Bonnyville, Debbie McMann/Innisfree, Heather Perryman/Kitscoty, Doug Sullivan/Bruderheim, Sheila Lupul/Andrew, Mark Laver/Bonnyville region, Caroline Toppazzini, County Vermilion River, Michelle Wright/Smoky Lake County, Katlin Ducherer/Lloydminster, Wendy Wagner/Lloydminster, Jody Quickstad/Mannville, Leon Cardinal/Fishing lake, Tom Koep/Vegreville, Judy Schueler/Bruderheim, Dan Gawalko/Smoky Lake County Regrets: Greg Sparklingeyes/Whitefish Lake First Nations, Stan Delorme/Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement, Jennifer Leroux/Alberta HUB, Jerico Vanbrabant/MCSNet Terri Hampson/Elk Point 1.0 Steve Upham called the meeting to order at 10:05am and welcomed everyone. 2.0 Steve asked for any additions to the agenda, hearing none Steve asked for a motion to approve. McsNet Support letter was added as item 9.0 Caroline McAuley moved to accept the agenda with the addition of item 9. Carried

3.0 Alberta HUB draft September 28, 2020 meeting minutes Steve asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the September 28,2020 board/membership meeting. Jocelyne Lanovaz moved approval of the May 27, 2020 meeting minutes Carried

4.0 Steve called upon Bob Bezpalko to present the financial report as of October 31, 2020 (Financial officer Jennifer Leroux was unable to attend.) Sec/treasurer Lorin Tkachuk also spoke to the financials. Hearing no further questions/comments Steve asked for a motion to approve the financial report as presented. Lorin Tkachuk moved to approve the financial report as presented. Carried

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5.0 GOA Support update – Steve Upham 5.0a October 15.2020 Meeting with ADM Michele Evans JEI A summary was provided in the meeting package. 5.0b Steve advised the board/membership that a meeting with Minister Schweitzer is coming up on December 1. Steve will be making a presentation on behalf of the REDAs regarding the value Of the REDAs and the work we are doing for economic development in rural Alberta. Once again, this meeting is to show/educate the minister about the REDAs and the value we Bring to the GOA. Alice Stewart spoke to the work Lakeland College is doing to “get” the attention of the GOA when it comes to the capability of the College. Alice mentioned that with the divestment of Alberta Ag, Lakeland will be conducting research in Pulse crops and Beef production. Alice stated the importance of “Telling our Story”. Doug Sullivan commented the disarray the GOA departments are in with no direction. Bruderheim experienced this firsthand in recent discussions with the GOA/Alberta Environment and regulation interpretation. 5.0c Steve spoke to the draft letter that was created addressed to the Minister detailing the value of of the REDA program and the work Alberta HUB continues to do on a collaborate approach. After review Steve asked for a motion to approve letter as presented and send to the Minister of JEI. Tim MacPhee moved to approve the letter as presented and forward to Minister Schweitzer. Carried 5.0d Alberta HUB’s Value Proposition Steve referenced the draft value proposition Bob created for review. Bob highlighted this document was created for Alberta HUB members to use when they are speaking to provincial MLAs and Ministers. This document also serves as an internal reference detailing the value of Alberta HUB. Each member sees the value in different ways. Lindsay stated it was important to have a consistent message that highlights the value of the region/communities. Agrees with how the document was laid out Lorin mentioned that he likes the copy and thanked Bob for the work that went into it. Alice spoke to the need of our value proposition and to tell our story. Bob will resend to the membership.

6.0 Alberta HUB Industry Support “enabling investment” Committee. Lorin spoke to this initiative which is strategically focused to increase the engagement of Industry on a regional scale to address barriers for investment and to increase economic activity. The industries identified include Oil/gas, Agriculture and Manufacturing. Outcome: Solutions to issues Alberta HUB members and industry are facing Terms of Reference: Please see attached document. Identify barriers such as, red tape, transportation, diversification opportunities, increased, employment, etc

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7.0 Broadband – Steve Upham Steve asked what the interest was concerning the current state of “broadband” and the direction Alberta HUB should take. Rob Pulyk spoke to his frustration that the GOA does not provide any direction or assistance concerning broadband development in rural Alberta. Rob also mentioned that the Universal Broadband fund that was just released by the Federal Government is not created for “municipalities” to apply for due to its complexity. P3’s and ISP’s are the ones with the capacity and that’s where the money will go. A consensus was reached that Alberta HUB’s role will be to advocate for rural broadband development that addresses Infrastructure, capacity, reliability, affordability, and choice. Bob advised the membership that broadband/competitive broadband is vital for business retention, expansion and attraction for investment.

8.0 Operations Update - Bob Bezpalko Bob provided information on……………… Agriculture - CHTA conference (Hemp) (virtual) spoke with potential investors about the Alberta HUB region. Valu-add opportunities in plant protein, greenhouse growers. Bob mentioned he had a discussion with an Alberta HUB community regarding upgrades to their Airport and the need-to-know infrastructure that would be required for a drone company to consider setting up operations. Bob reached out to one company who has expressed interest in our region/airports and indicated they would provide these details. Will provide to all members once that information is available. Aerospace – Future Fighter program… CFB 4 wing. Ellis Don was awarded the design contract for the 19,000m3 facility at 4 wing. Bob contacted and asked about the use of green building materials, aka hempcrete. Ellis Don advised it is not at the material stage yet. Strategy – create a market demand for “hemp” that drives investment.

9.0 Alberta HUB support letter for MCSnet Application for Universal Broadband Funding. Steve asked the membership to review the draft letter and advise any comments. Hearing no further discussion Steve asked for a motion to approve and provide a copy for MCSnet to attach to their application. Mike Tarkowki moved to approve the Alberta HUB support letter for MCSnet regarding their application for Universal Broadband Funding. Carried

Steve introduced Greg Harasym (E=TGM2) and Eric Freisen (Cool Green Solutions) who made a Presentation on Waste to Energy.

Steve thanked Greg and Eric for their time and presentation.

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After a brief discussion Steve advised that the next meeting date is January 25, 2021 Unless there is a significant change in the COVID-19 pandemic this will be a virtual meeting.

Steve thanked everyone for their time and adjourned the meeting at 12:05pm

______Steve Upham Lorin Tkachuk Chair Sec/Treasurer

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Northeast Alberta Information HUB Ltd. Balance Sheet As at 12/31/2020

ASSET

Current Assets Chequing 31,501.19 Savings 19,350.18 Projects 286,651.16 Petty Cash 58.15 Credit Union Equity 973.41 Credit Union Rewards 69.06 GIC Term Investment 208,590.00 Total Cash 547,193.15 Accounts Receivable 2,105.86 Year-end Receivables 0.00 Total Receivable 2,105.86 Prepaid Expenses 1,334.95 Total Current Assets 550,633.96

Capital Assets Computer Hardware 2,049.47 A/A Computer Hardware -1,024.73 Net Computer Hardware 1,024.74 Total Capital Assets 1,024.74

TOTAL ASSET 551,658.70

LIABILITY

Accounts Payable 740.16 Year End Payable 3,500.00 Mastercard Payable 68.45 Deferred Revenue 50,000.00 GST Charged on Sales 0.00 GST Paid on Purchases -1,943.13 Total GST -1,943.13 TOTAL LIABILITY 52,365.48

EQUITY

Retained Earnings - Previous Year 431,031.08 Invested in Capital Assets 1,024.74 Current Earnings 67,237.40 TOTAL EQUITY 499,293.22

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 551,658.70

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Northeast Alberta Information HUB Ltd. Income Statement 04/01/2020 to 12/31/2020

REVENUE

Credit Interest 879.90 Membership Fees 71,434.00 Contract/Grant Agreements 150,000.00 TOTAL REVENUE 222,313.90

EXPENSE

General & Administrative Expenses Accounting & Legal 5,213.14 Bad Debts 500.00 Bank Charges and Interest 21.77 Office Supplies 258.88 Postage 29.96 Insurance 2,168.63 Office/Facility Rent 3,514.23 Telephone/Internet Fees 2,155.96 Computer and Technology 1,434.42 Duplicating 159.04 Website Design & Maintenance 246.08 Professional Dev't/Membership Fees 546.53 Workshops 521.55 Conferences & Training 401.57 Meetings 47.58 REDA Partnership 20,000.00 CARES project 50,000.00 Total General & Admin. Expenses 87,219.34

Contractor Costs Contractor Fees 66,551.73 Contractor Travel Related 1,305.43 Total Contractor Expense 67,857.16

TOTAL EXPENSE 155,076.50

NET INCOME 67,237.40

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Northeast Alberta Information HUB Ltd. Project Income Summary 04/01/2020 to 12/31/2020

Account Name Revenue Expense CARES - IADI Contract/Grant Agreements100,000.00 Contractor Fees 56,250.00 100,000.00 56,250.00

REVENUE minus EXPENSE 43,750.00

COMBINED OPERATIONS FUNDING 2020-2021 212,975.00 As of Dec 31, 2020

BUDGET FUNDER ACTUAL VARIANCE

Contract Services 89,175.00 HUB/JE&I 10,301.73 78,873.27 Accounting & Legal Fees 11,500.00 HUB 5,213.14 6,286.86 Insurance 2,500.00 HUB 2,168.63 331.37 Rent - Office Expenses 4,800.00 HUB 3,514.23 1,285.77 Telecommunications 4,000.00 HUB 2,155.96 1,844.04 Computer Tech 3,000.00 HUB 1,434.42 1,565.58 Website 2,500.00 HUB 177.63 2,322.37 Office Supplies 2,000.00 HUB 810.61 1,189.39 marketing/printing 4,000.00 HUB 159.04 3,840.96 Memberships/Prof Dev't 1,000.00 HUB 546.53 453.47 Conferences/Workshops 6,000.00 HUB 923.12 5,076.88 Board Meetings 4,000.00 HUB - 4,000.00 AGM 2,500.00 HUB - 2,500.00 Inter/Intra Reg. Meetings 5,000.00 HUB 1,421.46 3,578.54 Research Analysis 1,000.00 HUB - 1,000.00 EATC Partnership 20,000.00 HUB 20,000.00 - CARES project 50,000.00 HUB 50,000.00 - TOTALS 212,975.00 98,826.50 114,148.50

Inter/Intra includes EATC expenses =

Revenue Summary JE&I 50,000.00 Memberships 71,434.00 Admin fee - interest income 879.90 122,313.90

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TOWN OF SMOKY REQUEST FOR DECISION LAKE

AGENDA ITEM #: 8.4

DATE: February 2, 2021

TOPIC: Amend Policy A14 – Honorariums, Per Diems and Expenses (amend to include Annual General Meetings as a council approved event).

BACKGROUND: In reference to the Alberta HUB Annual Board Membership Meeting and Financial Report held on January 25, 2021 via Zoom.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL: $135.00 in town and $175.00 outside of Town per meeting. That Town of Smoky Lake amend Policy A14: Honorarium, RECOMMENDATION: Per Diems and Expenses to include 2.0 e) Council members who attend an organization's annual general meeting, but are not assigned to the committee, will still be eligible to receive a per diem as per policy subject to a valid membership with the Town of Smoky Lake.

PREPARED BY: ______Crystal Letwin, Assistant CAO

REVIEWED BY:

Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO

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TOWN OF SMOKY LAKE Policy A14

TITLE Honorariums, Per Diems and Expenses

Legislation Reference Municipal Government Act

Purpose: Council desires to establish a policy for monetary compensation for Councillors, Council appointed Member at Large and Staff for their time and out of pocket expenses while on official municipal business.

I. Policy Statement and Guidelines:

1.0 Definitions

a. “Member at Large” refers to a member of the public appointed by Council to carry out a specific item of business on behalf of the municipality.

b. “Municipal Business” this term shall be used within this document to mean any business approved by Council including but not limited to committee meetings, special, regular scheduled and unscheduled council meetings, seminars, conventions, commissions, and workshops.

2.0 Honorariums & Per Diems Monthly honorariums shall be paid to each Councillor for their time, and their preparation for attendance at regular scheduled council meetings, Honorariums are as follows: a. i. Mayor $600.00 per month ii. Councillor $300.00 per month

b. Councillors and Members at Large in attendance at meetings approved by Council for the purpose of Municipal Business shall be paid as follows: i. One hundred and thirty-five dollars ($135.00) per meeting within the Town of Smoky Lake.

ii. One hundred and seventy-five dollars ($175.00) per meeting outside the Town of Smoky Lake.

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c. Where the allocated time for a meeting expires before the approved agenda has been completed, the meeting must be recessed and reconvened within seven (7) business days of the original Call to Order to complete the contents on the agenda. The reconvened meeting will be considered a new meeting of Council and shall be paid one hundred and thirty-five dollars ($135.00) for the meeting.

d. Any Regular or Special Council Meeting scheduled for more than six (6) hours will be considered an all-day meeting; therefore, Council will be paid one hundred and seventy-five ($175.00) dollars for the meeting. Addition e. Council members who attend an organization's annual general meeting, but are not assigned to the committee, will still be eligible to receive a per diem as per policy subject to a valid membership with the Town of Smoky Lake. 3.0 Mileage and Transportation

a. A Councillor, Staff or Member at Large who use their personal vehicle on municipal business mileage shall be paid at a rate of fifty-five cents ($0.55) per kilometer.

b. Transportation expenses for taxi, bus, public transit and parking shall be reimbursed to Councillors, Staff and Members at Large on municipal business with the submission of receipts.

c. Councillors are eligible to claim $175.00 per diem for required travel of 200 km or greater on the day before to attend meetings, conventions / conferences and / or functions.

4.0 Accommodations

a. Where a Councillor, Staff or a Member at Large is required to travel on municipal business and stay overnight away from his/her regular place of residence then he/she may claim:

i. reimbursement of the cost of a hotel, motel, guest-house, Inn or other similar establishment, with a submitted receipt to a maximum of $150.00 per night;

ii. or reimbursement at full cost of accommodation when booked by town staff;

iii. or an allowance of $50.00 per night when an accommodation receipt is not provided.

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5.0 Meal and Communication Allowance

a. Councillors, Staff and/or Members at Large while on municipal business may claim meal expenses on a municipal expense form:

i. reimbursement based on a submitted receipt (including up to a 15% gratuity); ii. or amounts based on the following schedule where receipts are not submitted: 1. Breakfast - $20.00 2. Lunch - $20.00 3. Dinner - $30.00

b. The cost of alcoholic beverages will not be reimbursed.

c. Meal claims will be based on reasonable travel times to get to and return from meetings and/or the commencement and conclusion times of meetings.

d. Meal allowances will not be provided to spouses, partners, or other persons not specifically approved by Council.

e. Councillors are eligible for a telephone allowance in the amount of $50.00 per month.

f. All Councillors are provided with tablets or laptop computers for the duration of their term as Councillor for the Town of Smoky Lake. Charges related to mobile data for these tablets / laptops shall be paid for by the Town.

6.0 No expenses other than those listed in this policy may be claimed without a resolution of council.

7.0 Municipal Remuneration and Expense report forms will be signed by:

a. The Mayor (or Deputy Mayor in the Mayor’s absence) for Council; b. The Deputy (or another Councillor in the Deputy Mayor’s absence) for the Mayor; c. The Mayor (or the Deputy Mayor in the Mayor’s absence) for the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); d. The CAO for all staff and Members at Large.

8.0 Copies of Councillor Municipal Remuneration and Municipal Expense Report Forms will be made available for public viewing in the Town Office.

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9.0 When Council appoints a primary representative and an alternate, the alternate shall only be paid by council motion.

10.0 If the alternate representative attends a Committee or Board meeting in place of the primary representative, the alternative representative is paid the per diem.

11.0 When a Councillor appointed primary representative or an alternate attend a Committee of Council, or a Committee or Board they are appointed to but finds it necessary to leave before the end of the meeting, the representatives shall be paid the per diem for attending the meeting.

12.0 Honorariums and Expenses claims shall be submitted on a timely basis.

DATE RESOLUTION NUMBER Approved Nov 13, 2015 582-15 Amended October 25, 2017 2702/17 Amended December 5, 2017 2803/17 Amended October 23, 2018 3706/18 Amended October 22, 2019 744-19 Amended November 5, 2019 767-19

______Hank Holowaychuk Adam Kozakiewicz Mayor Chief Administrative Officer

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Page 167 of 234 9.2 Elected Officials Education Program- Virtual Partnerships and Collaboration. From: Exec. Assistant on behalf of Dan Rude Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 3:03 PM To: Adam Kozakiewicz Subject: Evening offering of Virtual Partnerships and Collaboration – An edifying alternative to Netflix

Dear Mayors, Councillors and CAOs,

The Elected Officials Education Program is excited to offer our first course of 2021, a virtual offering of Regional Partnerships and Collaboration. This course will build on our strong set of offerings in 2020. It is being offered through a combination of three interactive Zoom sessions structured for participants to be able ask questions of the instructor and engage in small group breakout room discussions (where the real learning occurs).

New for this session, the course will be held in the evening to allow for elected officials with obligations during the work day to participate.

Regardless of where your municipality is at with your Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework(s), this course will provide you with the skills, tools and inspiration to help build intermunicipal relationships and overcome the challenges inherent in regional partnerships. Visit the EOEP website for more information and to register for the virtual Regional Partnerships and Collaboration Course.

The course schedule is as follows:

• Thursday, February 11 6:30 – 9:00 pm • Thursday, February 18 6:30 – 9:00 pm • Thursday, February 25 6:30 – 9:00 pm

Why should you consider registering in this course?

• Municipal Elections are in less than 1 year! Why did I need to add this dose of reality? - So you can take training to help you be the best elected official that you can be with credentials backing your desire represent your constituents and provide services as effectively as possible. • Course Content. EOEP courses are structured to provide up-to-date information on being an Alberta elected official on the topics that matter. As evidenced by the multiple sell outs of the courses that were repeated in 2020, the instructors are engaging and the content valuable. • An Accommodating & reduced Time Commitment. The course is divided into 3 evening modules of 2.5 hrs per session to make them engaging and easier to accommodate around participant work schedules. • Affordability. The fee for this course is reduced from the standard EOEP course fee to $200. Plus there will be no travel, hotel, or meal costs as normally required for an in-person course away from home. • Interaction and learning from fellow councillors. The EOEP course will leverage Zoom’s unique capability for participants to go into breakout rooms to have small group discussions like you do at a face to face EOEP course. Learn from others and make connections with councillors from all across Alberta. • A New method of attending a course. Be a part of something new - especially if you haven’t tried it yet. Yes You! We are planning have face to face courses at future conventions when conditions allow. However, this is not likely until later this year. In the meantime and between conventions, we will use virtual offerings. We challenge those that have not ever taken an EOEP course or, those that have not taken a EOEP course in this new format to try it out.

If further help is needed please contact the EOEP Registrar at [email protected] or at 780-989-7431.

Have a great day!

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Budget 2021 - February 25, 2021

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Page 170 of 234 8.4 Amend Policy A14 – Honorariums, Per Diems and Expenses.

TOWN OF SMOKY REQUEST FOR DECISION LAKE

AGENDA ITEM #: 8.4

DATE: February 2, 2021

TOPIC: Amend Policy A14 – Honorariums, Per Diems and Expenses (amend to include Annual General Meetings as a council approved event).

BACKGROUND: In reference to the Alberta HUB Annual Board Membership Meeting and Financial Report held on January 25, 2021 via Zoom.

PREPARED BY: ______Crystal Letwin, Assistant CAO

REVIEWED BY:

Adam Kozakiewicz, CAO

Page 171 of 234 8.4 Amend Policy A14 – Honorariums, Per Diems and Expenses.

TOWN OF SMOKY LAKE Policy A14

TITLE Honorariums, Per Diems and Expenses

Legislation Reference Municipal Government Act

I. Policy Statement and Guidelines:

1.0 Definitions

a. “Member at Large” refers to a member of the public appointed by Council to carry out a specific item of business on behalf of the municipality.

ii. One hundred and seventy-five dollars ($175.00) per meeting outside the Town of Smoky Lake.

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a. A Councillor, Staff or Member at Large who use their personal vehicle on municipal business mileage shall be paid at a rate of fifty-five cents ($0.55) per kilometer.

b. Transportation expenses for taxi, bus, public transit and parking shall be reimbursed to Councillors, Staff and Members at Large on municipal business with the submission of receipts.

c. Councillors are eligible to claim $175.00 per diem for required travel of 200 km or greater on the day before to attend meetings, conventions / conferences and / or functions.

4.0 Accommodations

a. Where a Councillor, Staff or a Member at Large is required to travel on municipal business and stay overnight away from his/her regular place of residence then he/she may claim:

i. reimbursement of the cost of a hotel, motel, guest-house, Inn or other similar establishment, with a submitted receipt to a maximum of $150.00 per night;

ii. or reimbursement at full cost of accommodation when booked by town staff;

iii. or an allowance of $50.00 per night when an accommodation receipt is not provided.

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5.0 Meal and Communication Allowance

a. Councillors, Staff and/or Members at Large while on municipal business may claim meal expenses on a municipal expense form:

b. The cost of alcoholic beverages will not be reimbursed.

c. Meal claims will be based on reasonable travel times to get to and return from meetings and/or the commencement and conclusion times of meetings.

d. Meal allowances will not be provided to spouses, partners, or other persons not specifically approved by Council.

e. Councillors are eligible for a telephone allowance in the amount of $50.00 per month.

6.0 No expenses other than those listed in this policy may be claimed without a resolution of council.

7.0 Municipal Remuneration and Expense report forms will be signed by:

8.0 Copies of Councillor Municipal Remuneration and Municipal Expense Report Forms will be made available for public viewing in the Town Office.

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9.0 When Council appoints a primary representative and an alternate, the alternate shall only be paid by council motion.

10.0 If the alternate representative attends a Committee or Board meeting in place of the primary representative, the alternative representative is paid the per diem.

12.0 Honorariums and Expenses claims shall be submitted on a timely basis.

______Hank Holowaychuk Adam Kozakiewicz Mayor Chief Administrative Officer

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Emergency Management Stakeholder Summit 2021

The Centre for Applied Disaster and Emergency Management at NAIT will be hosting the 2021 Emergency Management Stakeholder Summit, the premier innovation- focused emergency management conference in Alberta.

Theme: Disruption and Innovation

As we have experienced significant disruption over the last year, we want to hear what solutions you've implemented to support your community, stakeholders or organization.

Dates: March 23 - 24, 2021 from 8:30-1:00 pm (both days) Location: Virtual Cost to attend: $145

Registration opens on February 10, 2021 at 9 am.

Keynotes, breakout sessions, networking opportunities and all other event information to

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follow. Event details will be posted on nait.ca/emss.

Speaker proposals are currently being accepted at nait.ca/emss until January 20, 2021.

Sponsors and Exhibitors are asked to email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities of this event.

Discover More

Page 177 of 234 10.1 Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System. To all;

On Monday 25th January 2021 between 06:30-10:30 hrs, AFRRCS will be conducting SR10A.4 ++ System upgrade. During this upgrade period, all radios will be in Fail-Soft trunking mode and have local site communication only. All consoles, either Harris or Non- Harris consoles, will be impacted. There will not be any communication to and from consoles, only radios.

Please ensure there is no major operations being planned during this time.

When: Monday 25th January 2021, from 0630 to 1030 hrs

Duration: 240 minutes

Who’s affected: All AFRRCS users

Impact: No communication. During this upgrade period, Radios will be in Fail- Soft trunking mode and have local site communication only. Restart radios to re-affiliate with new system. After upgrade, if console users experience issue, please restart CSSI application and Symphony console application to resolve it

The AFRRCS Business Relationship Coordinators (BRC) will host a conference call during the upgrade period to provide the latest updates and progress on the upgrade. Agencies wishing to participate please submit a request with attendee’s name and email address to [email protected] before noon on Jan 20th, 2021.

Please note that there are security considerations around this information and as such, the information must be safe-guarded and is not releasable to the public.

If user agencies are experiencing issues after the upgrade has been completed, please have your members contact your respective Technical Administrator so they may investigate and/or report the issue to the AFRRCS call center at 1-866-222-3391 or [email protected]

Regards,

AFRRCS System Control Centre Alberta Emergency Management Agency Ministry of Municipal Affairs AFRRCS

Provincial Building 30 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue St. Albert, AB T8N 3A3 Telephone: +1 (587) 982-3710 Email: [email protected]

Classification: Protected A

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Page 179 of 234 10.3 Smoky Lake County Business Community Pandemic Restrictions Letter to Glenn van Dijken.

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Adam Kozakiewicz

From: Laura Fletcher Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:30 AM To: Adam Kozakiewicz Cc: Hank Holowaychuk; Brent Walchuk Subject: Environmental Work Attachments: North Shore 2020 SoQ-AB 2020.10.16.pdf

Good Morning,

My name is Laura Fletcher, I farm in the Smoky Lake county and live on the Victoria Trail. I also work for an environmental consulting company (North Shore Environmental Consultants) which is the reason for my email. We noticed that the Town of Smoky Lake has two abandoned wells (100/08-26-060-16 W4 and 100/10-26-060-16 W4). I was on the phone with Hank this morning to see if the Town of Smoky Lake has taken advantage of the government grant out there to help fund the clean up of these two wells. He mentioned that the company you are currently using has already applied and received funding, which is great to hear! I love to see process being made on abandoned facilities.

I thought I would also include a quick blurb about North Shore incase there was anything that comes up in the future since these services are just in your backyard. We have been in operation since 2002 and have a very broad scope of services that you can see in the attached Statement of Qualifications. A few things off the top of my head that we do that could pertain to the Town of Smoky Lake would be emergency spill response, air quality and emissions, remediation (soil and groundwater), reclamation, environmental report, site closure and wetland classification/mapping. We are pretty resourceful people so if you have any question or if something comes up, send a quick note. I have been with the company for 10 years and can definitely help you get the information and resources you may need.

Thanks for your time,

Laura Fletcher

Laura Fletcher B.Sc., P.Ag. Environmental Consultant #143, 201 Kaska Road Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 2J6

Tel: 1-780-467-3354 Cell:1-780-909-9240 Fax: 1-780-464-9622 [email protected] http://www.northshoreenv.com

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10.4 North Shore Environmental Consultants. TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 COMPANY PROFILE ...... 1 1.1 Mission Statement ...... 1 1.2 Office Locations ...... 1 2 CORPORATE SAFETY ...... 2 3 CONSULTING SERVICES ...... 3 3.1 Project Planning, Biophysical Studies, and Regulatory Permitting ...... 3 3.2 Emergency Spill Response ...... 3 3.3 Fugitive Emissions and Compliance Field Services ...... 3 3.4 Air Quality and Emissions...... 4 3.5 Compliance Reporting ...... 4 3.6 Corporate Consulting ...... 4 3.7 Remediation ...... 4 3.8 Reclamation ...... 5 4 COMPANY EXPERTISE ...... 5 4.1 Leadership Team ...... 5 4.2 Experience ...... 7 4.3 Industry Sectors ...... 8 5 CLOSURE...... 8

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10.4 North Shore Environmental Consultants. North Shore Environmental Consultants Inc. 2020 Statement of Qualifications

1 COMPANY PROFILE North Shore is an employee owned environmental consulting firm that was founded upon the principle that a smaller, more flexible firm could provide superior client service and satisfaction. North Shore offers technical expertise in a range of consulting disciplines to help our clients meet their environmental and regulatory requirements.

North Shore was established in January 2002, by opening our first office in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Over the years North Shore’s guiding principle has proven effective and the company has grown to include offices in Calgary, Grande Prairie, Lacombe, and Regina, Saskatchewan. Our family is made up of a diverse group of professionals, including Agrologists, Air Quality Specialists, Biologists, Engineers, Foresters, and Hydrogeologists. We take great pride in our outstanding individuals and are recognized in industry for our unique company culture.

1.1 Mission Statement Our Mission Statement is far from ordinary. It is comprised of our globe and dual crescents flanked by the five words which we felt best described what North Shore is committed too. No wasted words, straight to the matter, and truly unique just like North Shore!

1.2 Office Locations We have a network of offices situated in Sherwood Park, Grande Prairie, Lacombe, Calgary, Alberta and Regina, Saskatchewan. Using the environmental professionals available in these offices, we are able to respond quickly and effectively to our clients throughout western Canada.

Grande Prairie 24-Hr Spill Response #103, 10071-120 Ave. Toll-Free Number Grande Prairie, AB 1-855-700-6732 T8V 8H8 587-495-0718

Sherwood Park Lacombe #143, 201 Kaska Rd 4005, 52 Ave. Sherwood Park, AB Lacombe, AB T8A 2J6 T4L 2J8 780-467-3354 403-782-0800

Calgary Regina #134, 12143-40 St. SE Unit 639, 603 Park St. Calgary, AB Regina, SK T2Z 4E6 S4N 5N1 403-228-3095 306-450-9300

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2 CORPORATE SAFETY North Shore is committed to the personal health and safety of all employees, subcontractors, and the general public. We recognize that safety is an integral part of business operations and our goal is for an injury and accident free workplace at our offices and project sites. North Shore has a dedicated Senior Health and Safety Manager who monitors and maintains our Health and Safety Program. Training is provided to all employees internally and supported through certified safety training courses. Our commitment to Health and Safety includes:

. safe work procedures and standard operating procedures; . comprehensive health and safety training; . internal auditing program; and, . pro-active hazard assessment and risk mitigation. North Shore has accumulated nearly 5 million kilometers in the past five years with only four motor vehicle incidents (MVI) for an five-year MVIR of 0.81. We have also worked more than 800,000 hours with just two recordable injuries to give us a five-year TRIF of 0.49. A summary of our five-year safety statistics is outlined below.

Number of Employees – 89 Total Hours Worked – 172,465.20 2019 Lost Time Incidents – 0 Medical Treatment Cases – 0 Restricted Work Cases – 0 TRIF – 0 Total KM’s Driven – 824,354.25 MVI’s – 1 MVIR – 1.21

Number of Employees – 88 Total Hours Worked – 173,189.25 2018 Lost Time Incidents – 1 Medical Treatment Cases – 0 Restricted Work Cases – 0 TRIF – 1.15 Total KM’s Driven – 922,635.20 MVI’s – 1 MVIR – 1.08

Number of Employees – 75 Total Hours Worked – 155,097.70 2017 Lost Time Incidents – 0 Medical Treatment Cases – 0 Restricted Work Cases – 0 TRIF – 0 Total KM’s Driven – 917,120.60 MVI’s – 1 MVIR – 1.09

Number of Employees – 68 Total Hours Worked – 145,467.00 2016 Lost Time Incidents – 0 Medical Treatment Cases – 1 Restricted Work Cases – 0 TRIF – 1.38 Total KM’s Driven – 1,015,035.30 MVI’s – 1 MVIR – 0.98

Number of Employees – 77 Total Hours Worked – 165,170.99 2015 Lost Time Incidents – 0 Medical Treatment Cases – 0 Restricted Work Cases – 0 TRIF – 0 Total KM’s Driven – 1,244,819.70 MVI’s – 0 MVIR – 0

North Shore is registered with the Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB) and maintains a Certificate of Recognition (COR) in Alberta and Saskatchewan. North Shore also upholds a good standing with several contractor qualification systems, including ComplyWorks, CQN Advantage, Avetta, and ISNetworld.

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3 CONSULTING SERVICES North Shore offers cost efficient and effective solutions to the complex environmental and regulatory challenges faced by today’s industries. Our professionals are experienced and deliver results that satisfy the particular needs of both the client and regulators. North Shore draws from a deep resource pool providing our clients with the most comprehensive and cost efficient solutions to their projects. North Shore is proud to offer the following environmental services.

3.1 Project Planning, Biophysical Studies, and Regulatory Permitting . Environmental Screening and Impact Assessments . Soil, Vegetation, Aquatic, and Wildlife Surveys . Wetland Classification, Characterization, and Mapping . Historical Resources and Archaeological Services . First Nations and Stakeholder Engagement/Consultation . Regulatory Approvals, Permit Acquisitions, and Notifications . Environmental and Historical Resource Monitoring

3.2 Emergency Spill Response . 24-Hour Emergency Spill Response . Spill Contingency Planning . Spill Response Training Programs . Low Impact Spill Response Technologies . Incident Command System Support and Management . Wetland and Waterbody Protection . Regulatory Guidance, Monitoring, and Reporting

3.3 Fugitive Emissions and Compliance Field Services . Fugitive Emission Management Program Design . Leak Detection and Repair Inspections . BLIERS Equipment Performance Testing . Regulatory Compliance Inspections . Environmental and Regulatory Auditing Programs . Pipeline Integrity Program Support . Clubroot Management and Sampling

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3.4 Air Quality and Emissions . Air Quality Assessments and Monitoring Programs . Benzene Management and DEOS Preparation . Dispersion Modelling . CEMS Audits and Quality Assurance Plans . CEMS Audits . Air Quality Directive Quality Assurance Plans

. Air Monitoring Quality System Audits 3.5 Compliance Reporting . Operational Licence Amendments and Renewals . Annual EPEA Approval Industrial Reporting . Greenhouse Gas and Emissions Quantification . Greenhouse Gas and Emissions Reporting Programs . Carbon Disclosure/CAPP Stewardship RCE Metrics . National Pollutant Release Inventory Reporting . Corporate Fugitive Emission Reporting Programs 3.6 Corporate Consulting

. Environmental Advising and Regulatory Management . SiteView™ Database Design and Implementation . SiteView Database Management and Data Migration . SiteView Programming Support and Maintenance . Corporate SiteView End User Training Programs . Asset Retirement Obligation and Licensee Liability Rating

. Acquisitions and Divestiture Support

3.7 Remediation . Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) . Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Programs . Groundwater Recovery and Water Treatment Systems . Remediation System Design and Implementation . Subsoil Salinity Tool and Tier 2 Guideline Modification . Risk Assessment and Management . Environmental Liability Assessments

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3.8 Reclamation

. Reclamation Plan Design and Implementation . Oil Sands Exploration and Conventional Reclamation . Revegetation, Tree Planting, and Erosion Control . Post-Reclamation Monitoring . Vegetation Management and Weed Spraying . Detailed Site Assessments

. Reclamation Certificate Applications

4 COMPANY EXPERTISE North Shore currently employs over 90 people within our five office locations. Over 60 of our staff members hold professional designations, including Professional Agrologists, Biologists, Geologists, and Engineers.

4.1 Leadership Team North Shore’s Leadership Team is comprised of a diverse group of individuals from a variety of backgrounds. The Leadership Team’s experience and backgrounds are summarized below. Additional resource information, resumes, and/or references can be provided upon request.

Darren Cherniak, B.Sc., P.Ag., President Mr. Cherniak is the President and founder of North Shore. Darren more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas and environmental industry. Mr. Cherniak has overseen multiple portfolios for oil and gas clientele and provides senior technical support for a variety of environmental programs. Darren’s experience ranges from pre-disturbance environmental assessments through to final reclamation. Darren’s project experience includes detailed soil surveys, environmental site assessments, pipeline environmental inspections, construction supervision, waste management, remediation, bio-treatment of hydrocarbons, contaminant mapping, and reclamation.

Kelly Zadko, B.Sc., P.Ag., Vice President – Business Development Mrs. Zadko is the Vice President of Business Development. Kelly has over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Currently she manages high level projects for oil and gas clients including: acquisitions and divestitures, liability assessments, asset retirement obligation calculations, as well as Siteview implementation and training. Kelly’s experience includes coordination and management of multiple oil and gas portfolios, field staff supervision, mentoring, and senior review of company documents and reports. Kelly has managed a number of complex environmental projects involving challenging stakeholders and multiple levels of government.

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Tyler Martin, B.Sc., P.Ag., Vice President – External Operations Mr. Martin is the Vice President of External Operations with more than 16 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Tyler’s role includes operational staff management, coordination of large scale programs, and development and implementation of North Shore’s operational strategy and procedures. Tyler’s experience includes project planning, asset acquisition, construction supervision, assessments, remediation, and reclamation projects. Tyler has also coordinated and supervised pre-disturbance, environmental monitoring, and post-reclamation assessments for conventional oil and gas facilities, midstream projects, SAGD projects, and linear developments.

Dan Novecosky, B.Sc., P.Ag., Vice President – Internal Operations Mr. Novecosky has more than 16 years of environmental experience, predominantly focused on remote northern areas within the green zone of Alberta. Dan has managed and worked on a variety of projects that required equipment be flown to site and has helped develop specialized equipment for limited access sites. Dan has project managed large scale OSE reclamation programs in Alberta, Federal Land projects, and large scale reclamation and remediation programs in Northern Alberta. Mr. Novecosky is currently the Vice President of Internal Operations and is responsible for the management of the Sherwood Park office and overall internal operations.

Glen Pullishy, B.Sc., P.Ag., Regional Director

Mr. Pullish y is a Regional Director with 20 years of experience in the environmental industry. Mr. Pullishy is responsible for staff management, senior review, developing technical policies and procedures, budget and proposal preparation, client liaison, technical support, and mentoring junior staff. Mr. Pullishy has managed numerous remediation portfolios and has experience with Phase II ESAs, spill clean-up and restoration, underground storage tank removal, and implementation of various remediation techniques. Mr. Pullishy is committed to ensuring that the health and safety of his team, clients, as well as the public are of the highest priority.

Jim Purves, B.Sc., P.Ag., Senior Technical Review and TRG Team Lead Mr. Purves is a Professional Agrologist with 14 years of experience in the environmental industry and an eight year background in agriculture. Mr. Purves is responsible for senior review and signoff, staff training, mentorship, and providing technical support to project teams. Mr. Purves has managed remediation and reclamation portfolios ranging from 80 to 250 sites per year and individual project budgets up to one million dollars. Mr. Purves remediation and reclamation experience includes Phase I, II, and III ESAs, spill response and restoration, reclamation, detailed site assessments, and various remediation techniques.

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Cody Halleran, B.Sc., EP, Senior Air and Regulatory Compliance Manager Mr. Halleran is the Senior Manager of Air Quality and Regulatory Compliance. Cody has more than 14 years of experience in the environmental, air quality and regulatory industry. Cody’s project experience includes coordinating and conducting regulatory approval applications, air quality assessments, operational environmental reporting for a variety of industrial developments. Mr. Halleran has designed and implemented a variety of regulatory programs for operational facilities including air quality monitoring, fugitive emissions, industrial run-off and waste water control, groundwater monitoring programs, soil monitoring programs, and environment management systems.

Todd Clouse, B.Sc., AT., EP, Regional Director Mr. Clouse has over 14 years of experience working within the environmental sector and is the regional director of our Saskatchewan operations. Todd has been involved in the field work and project management of a wide variety of environmental programs, including Phase I, II, and III ESAs, emergency spill response, facility decommissioning, remediation, reclamation, and detailed site assessments. Todd has extensive experience with contaminated sites, remediation projects, and reclamation in various regions throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. Todd’s technical expertise and practical work experience ensure projects are completed in a timely and effective manner.

4.2 Experience North Shore has been providing environmental consulting services for the past 18 years. Over that time we have successfully completed a large number of environmental projects across western Canada. We are operationally focused and complete high volumes of work on an annual basis for a variety of clients and industries. Our knowledge and experience base continues to grow as we expand our services and hire the best talent in industry. We believe the numbers speak for themselves. 6475 3706 984 Phase 1 ESAs Phase 2 ESAs Remediation Projects

5428 5361 1118 DSAs/Reclamation Reclamation Projects Spill Responses Certificate Applications

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4.3 Industry Sectors North Shore has a diverse client list and provides consulting services to the following industries:

. Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream Oil and Gas . Power Generation and Utilities . Commercial and Industrial Developments . Forestry . Mining . Infrastructure . Government We take pride in our ability to adapt and be flexible to meet our client’s needs. Whether it is special project pricing, electronic invoicing, and/or customizable reporting we work together with our clients to find practical and efficient solutions.

5 CLOSURE North Shore appreciated this opportunity to outline our company background, expertise, and consulting services. If you have any questions about our services or would like further information, please call the undersigned at (403) 228-3095.

Yours truly,

North Shore Environmental Consultants Inc.

Kelly Zadko, B.Sc., P.Ag. Vice President – Business Development

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10.5 City of Cold Lake- Support for the Oil Patch.

NEWS RELEASE

January 27, 2021 For immediate release

City of Cold Lake voices concern over lack of support for the oil patch

Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake City Council unanimously passed a motion to voice the City’s concerns over the U.S. executive decision to halt work on the Keystone XL pipeline, as well as Canada’s increasingly precarious position in the global market as an oil-producing nation.

“Across Canada, families rightly expect their neighbours, communities, and leaders to stand up for the jobs and industries they rely on to make a living,” Mayor Craig Copeland said. “At various times the auto industry, lumber industry, tourism and agricultural industries have all heard the full chorus of Canadian leadership voice their support. But, when it comes to Alberta’s oil industry and the thousands of jobs it creates, we hear little more than a whimper on the national stage.”

Council agreed that the U.S. decision reversing approvals for the Keystone XL pipeline was met with a lacklustre response from Canadian leadership and media outside of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Copeland further noted that a growing movement to block Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline in Michigan is largely ignored, despite the dire economic consequences the move could have, especially for southern Ontario’s refining industry.

“It seems that the self-imposed carbon tax has bought us only higher energy prices and inflation – any notion that the carbon tax has purchased a ‘social licence’ can no longer be taken seriously,” Copeland said. “Canada’s oil industry has consistently proven itself to be the most innovative in the world. It has invested in and developed technology to meet ever-increasing environmental standards, all while delivering a product required for economic growth.”

City Council noted that Alberta’s resources are increasingly being isolated, not only internationally, but within the Canadian federation as well. Council passed a motion to voice the City’s support for Keystone XL on both sides of the border, build support for TC Energy and its infrastructure investment, and call for movement on Canadian pipelines that will support existing domestic refineries in Ontario and Quebec, as well as increase access to Asian markets via Canada’s west coast.

“A country’s energy use and its economy are linked and we are threatening our future by standing by idly as one of our greatest industries suffers wave after wave of attacks,” Copeland said. “Our oil industry should be a source of national pride, a pathway to economic recovery, and a means of funding the diversification of our energy industry. Instead, the hardships our industry is facing are being ignored, the opportunities it offers us are being squandered, and the families who depend on this industry are being left behind.”

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The global economic slowdown, compounded by the economic hardship resulting from continued restrictions meant to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, added to City Council’s sense of urgency in supporting pipelines and Canada’s oil industry. Council also stated that the willingness for Canada to accept oil from other countries shows that the need for oil is not being denied, and implies that Canada’s oil industry is being unreasonably ignored.

“We know that the Governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan are doing what they can to support the industry, but the global nature of this issue requires a united, national response,” Copeland said. “Cold Lake may not have a loud voice on this stage, but we have an obligation to use our voice to defend Canadian jobs, and Canada’s oil industry. Canadians should pay heed to what is in fact happening around them. This industry has brought prosperity to Canadian workers from coast to coast, and revenue to governments at all levels for too long to be ignored - especially now, when it needs our help the most. Our fear is that those standing up for our industry will not be heard until the impact of these decisions start to cost jobs in Ontario and Quebec. By then it will be too late.”

Council’s resolution also sought:

1. A letter of support to U.S. politicians who support legislation to reverse the course of President Joe Biden’s unilateral Keystone XL decision;

2. A letter of support to TC Energy supporting keeping the pipeline constructed so far, so that the infrastructure can be kept in place until its need becomes evident to the United States of America as Canada’s oil supply is continuously being replaced by supply from other countries;

3. A letter of recommendation to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premiers of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario to move forward on a pipeline that connects with the Canadian leg of Keystone (Portage La Prairie) and to carry forward with an “Ontario east” pipeline that travels exclusively in Canada and transports oil to the key refineries in southern Ontario; and

4. A letter recommending that our Prime Minister and the Premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan support in principal and financially, the Eagle Spirit Pipeline and to also seek a modification of the tanker ban in support this pipeline, which would allow another conduit for Canadian oil to be shipped overseas.

- 30 - For more information, please contact:

Adam Kuzina Communications Coordinator [email protected] 780-594-4494 ex. 7916 or 780-573-2010 or

Andrew Serba Strategic Initiatives Manager [email protected] 780-594-4494 ex. 7926 or 780-826-9552

Page 193 of 234 10.6 Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Building Back Better Together.

Building back better together Municipal recommendations for Canada’s post-COVID recovery November 2020

Page 194 of 234 10.6 Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Building Back Better Together. BUILDING BACK BETTER TOGETHER CONTENTS

Contents

Building back better starts now 1

Building an inclusive recovery 2 Ending homelessness: targeted action...... 4 Preventing homelessness: housing solutions ...... 5 Strengthening community infrastructure...... 7

Building a green recovery 8 Modernizing public transit ...... 10 Scaling up community climate action ...... 11 Strengthening community resilience ...... 12

Building a resilient partnership 13 Ensuring immediate stability ...... 14 Strengthening today’s direct funding tools...... 15 Partnering on national challenges...... 16 Universal Internet access ...... 16 Western economic solutions ...... 16 Ensuring long-term municipal resilience ...... 17

About FCM 18

Federation of Canadian Municipalities

24 Clarence Street Ottawa ON, K1N 5P3 www.fcm.ca

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Building back better starts now

COVID-19 changed everything Seemingly overnight, it throttled our economy and confined millions of Canadians to their homes Federal and municipal leaders alike moved swiftly to protect people, businesses and communities And we all found ourselves reflecting on what really matters: safety, connection, quality of life This shared experience continues to remind us how vulnerable we can be—but also how capable, when we work together

When it comes time to drive Canada’s and put people back to work. Municipalities post-COVID recovery, it won’t be enough are uniquely capable of doing that in ways to return to the status quo. Canadians will that will drive progress on key national want us to build their country back better. goals, from achieving net-zero emissions and After seeing inequality on such vivid display universal Internet access to ending chronic in these tough times, they’ll want an inclusive homelessness. And that work starts now, recovery whose benefits are widely shared. even as we continue working flat-out to keep They’ll want a country that’s more sustain- Canadians safe from COVID-19. We can work able and resilient to the next threat, be it a together to tackle today’s urgent pandemic virus or climate change. And they’ve shown challenges, with solutions that deliberately they’re willing to embrace bold leadership— lay ground for tomorrow’s recovery. when it’s focused on building better lives No order of government succeeds alone in and better communities. this country. But together in partnership, That makes this a generational opportunity we can drive the inclusive, green recovery for our governments to come together to Canadians deserve. Because we really are drive Canada forward—and municipalities in this together. are ready. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) unites 2,000 cities and communities of all sizes, representing more than 90 percent of Canadians. These frontline local leaders turn national investments Garth Frizzell into real outcomes—in the places where FCM President people live, work and raise their family. FCM itself is a proven implementation partner with substantial program infrastructure and decades of expertise in funding delivery.

Today, we are ready to work with the federal Carole Saab government to kickstart Canada’s economy FCM CEO

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Building an inclusive recovery

This pandemic has laid bare how unequally people thrive or struggle While tackling inequality in this country is a long-term challenge, Canada’s economic recovery can be a meaningful turning point on that path to a more inclusive future

Canadians have seen so many faces Black and racialized Canadians. These of inequality on vivid display in these are not new realities; these are inten- times—whether it’s people without sified signs of persistent inequality. homes forming tent encampments near And kickstarting Canada’s post-COVID vital services, seniors facing startling economy is a chance to build a country infection rates in long-term care, or the where safety and opportunity are more disproportionate impact of the pan- inclusively shared. demic on women and on Indigenous,

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Driving that inclusive Canadian recovery Most urgently, Canada’s recovery is an requires a multi-dimensional approach, bold opportunity to end the scourge of homeless- federal leadership and strong partners on ness that pre-dates the pandemic but is so the ground. Those partners include local harshly intensified by it. We can do this by governments across the country—the ones significantly scaling up steps that federal and working closest to people’s daily lives, municipal governments have already started hopes and challenges. We stand ready to taking together. And we can move quickly contribute once again, starting in priority to expand truly affordable housing options areas where local expertise is indispensable for Canadians—especially for those living to meaningful progress. in inadequate or overcrowded housing—a critical first step in addressing inequality in our cities and communities.

Housing investment works á Every dollar spent on housing and á Every dollar government invested in supports for those who are chronically residential building construction in homeless saves $2.17 in costs related to Ontario boosted Canada’s GDP by $1.52, health care, the justice system, shelters according to 2014 study. (Mowat Centre) and other supports. (Homeless Hub) á Average costs to operate shelters bed á A 2011 five-city study of 990 people in Toronto have doubled with COVID-19. who were homeless and living with Moving 3,000 people into permanent mental illness placed per-capita costs supportive housing could save of services consumed at $53,133. $15 million per month. (City of Toronto) Supportive housing builds better á In 2019, there were 1.3 million jobs lives and saves money. (Mental Health across Canada in home construction, Commission of Canada—At Home/Chez Soi) renovation, and repair—making the á Each dollar invested in dedicated-site sector one of our largest employers. supportive housing in British Columbia (Canadian Home Builders’ Association) generated nearly $5 in social and economic value, according to a 2018 study. (BC Housing) á Each dollar invested by the Société d’habitation du Québec—the agency responsible for affordable/social housing—generated $2.30 more for Quebec’s economy in a 2011 study. (Canadian Housing Renewal Association)

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Ending homelessness: targeted action

From leasing motels to retooling arenas as COVID-safe shelter space, municipalities have moved swiftly to protect Canadians with no home of their own, including many living with mental illness and substance use challenges. The new federal Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) responds to FCM’s call for more sustainable solutions, and two emergency top-ups to the community-based Reaching Home homelessness initiative are helping as well.

RHI funds will help community housing providers put available buildings, land and modular housing to work for up to 3,000 vulnerable Canadians—as permanent supportive or deeply affordable housing. It also provides an effective federal-municipal partnership model that could be scaled up soon to meet the ambition voiced in the Throne Speech—to end chronic homelessness in our cities and communities.

Recommendations: á Quickly scale up the rapid Housing This will empower cities and communities initiative (rHi) by allocating $7 billion for to develop and deliver the local systems, no less than 24,000 additional supportive supports and services needed to end and deeply affordable housing units over homelessness—essential complements the National Housing Strategy’s seven to the physical homes to be developed remaining years. With 3,000 units commit- by a scaled-up RHI. This additional ted through the existing RHI, this is a path funding should specifically include an to achieving the goal of ending chronic expansion of the rural/remote stream homelessness, currently experienced by at of Reaching Home least 27,000 Canadians. Keys to success: Prioritize the provision of existing maintain the RHI’s efficient delivery model á Canada Housing Benefit rent subsidies (including a direct allocation to cities), to people experiencing homelessness, and support stick-built construction as providing a critical stopgap until they can well as acquisition and modular-housing access permanent housing through RHI. opportunities. For a subset with less complex needs, á Grow the reaching Home initiative this subsidy may provide a sufficient by adding $282 million annually, or path out of homelessness into the rental approximately $2 billion over seven years. housing market.

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Preventing homelessness: housing solutions

Our governments are working together to tackle the growing disconnect between income and rent levels, especially through the National Housing Strategy (NHS). But the pandemic has exposed the sheer depth of Canada’s housing crisis and the work that still lies ahead. For millions of Canadians already paying too much of their income on shelter, any shock or layoff can put tremendous strain on family life.

Beyond throttling savings for retirement or kids’ education, the affordable housing shortage collides with other factors to drive too many Canadians toward homelessness. That is why durably ending homelessness includes preventing the flow into homelessness. And that is why growing and protecting the affordable housing supply—in particular for Canadians living in inadequate or overcrowded housing—should be a centrepiece of an inclusive Canadian recovery.

Recommendations: á launch a non-market housing construction the total) for Indigenous households program targeting 90,000 new units in cities and communities, through an of mixed-income, multi-unit housing initiative developed in consultation over the seven remaining years of the with the indigenous housing sector. NHS ($15 billion). These should be owned/ In Quebec, this initiative should flow operated by the community housing funds directly to existing provincial sector, whose mission-driven approach “non-market” housing programs (which best assures housing security, needed support municipal agencies, non-profits density and permanent deep affordability. and cooperatives), in cities that And to address overcrowding faced by participate in such programs. larger households, family-sized units should be included. Keys to success include á Strengthen Canada’s existing affordable streamlined access to deeper grants housing supply, both non-profit and to get shovels in the ground quickly; a market rental: commitment to deeper sustained affordability; flexibility to adjust per-unit costing Enable community housing providers if construction costs grow significantly; and to acquire existing low-rent market an explicit goal of bolstering the sector’s rental properties to ensure rents financial position so it is better equipped to remain relatively affordable (targeting meet future repair and development needs. 10,000 units over three years at a cost of $585 million), by developing a new We specifically recommend targeting stream of the Rapid Housing Initiative. 20,000 of these units ($3.3 billion of

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á Expedite existing NHS commitments by 1) accelerating approval for funding applications already received; 2) allocating all uncommitted funding within existing program envelopes to specific projects within 12 months; and 3) making more low/no-cost land available to community providers by doubling the Federal Lands Initiative (costing $140 million over seven years), empowering municipalities to identify surplus federal lands, and ensuring the Canada Lands Company prioritizes affordable housing.

á Expand municipal tools and housing Protect and improve social/affordable innovation through an intergovernmental housing by investing an additional approach aimed at addressing barriers $600 million over 4–5 years through that often prevent cities and communities the Green Municipal Fund’s Sustainable from considering the wide range of levers Affordable Housing initiative—to that could help increase housing choice, energy-retrofit up to 11,000 units, affordability and low-carbon outcomes. lowering emissions and operating costs

improve and preserve market rental housing by launching a CMHC-delivered program providing tax incentives and grants to encourage landlords to repair and energy-retrofit 35,000 units over seven years ($1.75 billion), without increasing rents beyond or provincial guidelines, whichever is lower, for 20 years.

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Strengthening community infrastructure

Investing in community, cultural and recreational infrastructure promotes social inclusion along with economic growth. By increasing access to services, these facilities help to reduce poverty as well as social and geographic disparities. From seniors’ and recreation centres to parks and libraries, these are venues for face-to-face interaction and support. Right across the country, this is glue that holds communities together.

Increasingly, municipalities are establishing community hubs that intentionally integrate services and amenities under one roof— efficiently generating positive social, economic and health outcomes. They are designed by communities and accessible to all, particularly underserved and mar- ginalized populations. And they underline how job-creating investments in community infrastructure can be a centrepiece of an inclusive recovery.

Recommendation: á invest directly in community, culture and recreation infrastructure through the proposed Municipal Economic Recovery Fund (see “Strengthening Today’s Direct Funding Tools”).

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Building a green recovery

We have a generational opportunity to protect Canadians and their communities from inevitable effects of climate change—while setting Canada on a clear path to achieving a net-zero emissions economy by 2050

Day by day, COVID-19 reminds us who tackle milestone challenges what vulnerability means. Canadians proactively. Municipalities are ready everywhere want to emerge from this to work with the federal government pandemic with a country that’s more to answer that call, starting with bold resilient to the next threat—be it a virus action on climate change. or extreme weather—and with leaders

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Across the country, local governments are Progress starts with expanding the public on the front lines as floods, wildfires and transit systems that are so integral to the new climate extremes threaten families and transportation modal shift we’ll need to businesses, costing our economies billions reach net-zero. Now is the time to enable each year. We’re also on the forefront of Canada’s next generation of transit expan- delivering solutions to keep people safe and sions with a permanent transit fund. For to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. additional deep GHG reductions, FCM’s And Canada’s recovery is an opportunity proven Green Municipal Fund can deploy to scale up these local solutions for recovery funds directly to the municipal nation-building progress. front lines—to drive ambitious building retrofits, vehicle-fleet upgrades, natural climate solutions and more.

Green investment works á Every dollar invested in local á Proposed new investments through infrastructure boosts Canada’s FCM’s Green Municipal Fund would real Gross Domestic Product by create 26–41,000 person-years of $1.20–1.60. (Conference Board of employment over a 3-year period, Canada, Finance Canada) rising to 51–81,000 over five years. á Every dollar invested in public transit That represents GDP boosts of generates $3 in economic growth—and $2.5–4 and $5–8 billion, respectively. reclaims more of the $15 billion in (EnviroEconomics methodology) productivity we’re losing each year to á Investments in energy efficiency retrofits traffic congestion. (Canadian Urban Transit have been proven to create 16–30 direct Association, Conference Board of Canada) and indirect jobs for every $1M invested. á Every dollar invested in climate (Task Force for a Resilient Recovery) adaptation saves $6 in future costs— at a time when annual property damage costs from extreme weather have already risen from $405 million (1983–2008 average) to $1.8 billion in 2018. (National Institute of Building Sciences, Insurance Bureau of Canada)

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Modernizing public transit

Transit is the backbone of livable, competitive cities—and key to the modal shift in transportation that we’ll need to reach net-zero emissions. The allocation-based transit stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan has been a game-changer for system expansions. It also forms a template for the Permanent Transit Fund the federal government envisions, and FCM welcomes the Thone Speech’s renewed ambition to move forward on transit.

The Safe Restart Agreement recognizes transit’s vital role in daily life, and we need to ensure operating cost pressures continue to be addressed for the duration of the pandemic. Moving forward, municipalities are ready to make transit growth and modernization a centrepiece of Canada’s recovery. If we layer on bold investment in zero-emission vehicles, this is a winning strategy for GHG reductions, along with manufacturing job growth.

Recommendations: á Continue to provide public transit FCM estimates that $2.7 billion in operating funding through the duration federal grant funding will support of the pandemic to ensure financial replacing half the 14,000 diesel viability and high-quality service going buses currently on the road with forward, building on the funding delivered fully electric or other ZEV models to transit agencies through the Safe by 2030, reducing annual GHG Restart Agreement. emissions by 10.5 MT.

á Enable major transit expansions by Near-term federal grant funding as launching the promised Permanent part of the economic recovery should Transit Fund. Work with FCM to design complement the role of the Canada this new funding mechanism for transit Infrastructure Bank and support a full expansion and state of good repair, and range of costs—including garage facilities, expedite its implementation to give muni- charging/refueling infrastructure, cipalities the assurance and predictability system interconnection, and planning required to plan the next generation of and design—that will lay the foundation transit projects. for a full transition to ZEV transit.

á accelerate the adoption of low and á Support rural and regional transportation zero-emission transit vehicles (ZEv) by creating a new federal funding across Canada to drive deeper emission program—$350 million over three years— reductions and manufacturing job growth. for eligible capital costs for inter-city and regional mobility services across the country.

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Scaling up community climate action

Municipalities are increasingly setting ambitious climate targets and leading on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With cities and communities influencing half of all emissions, scaling up local action is key to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. And we can strengthen Canada’s green recovery by leveraging the proven delivery mechanism that is FCM’s federally-endowed Green Municipal Fund (GMF).

Since 2000, GMF has brought life to 1,360 local sustainability projects, inspiring many more. Its mature administrative infrastructure includes a peer-reviewed project evaluation and investment financing structure, with robust performance monitoring and governance accountability. Funding recovery through GMF will create jobs while making measurable progress toward Canada’s 2030 and 2050 climate targets.

Recommendations: á rapidly deliver $2.5 to $5 billion of economic recovery funding directly to the municipal sector to help communities finance and scale proven climate change mitigation and resilience solutions. FCM’s Green Municipal Fund is positioned to deliver up to $2.5 billion over 2–3 years and up to $5 billion over 4–5 years.

á Target new GMF funding to six priority areas to drive measurable GHG reductions: 3.2 MT in 2030, for a cumulative reduction of 25 MT by 2030, achieved through programming over the next five years.

1. Support deep energy retrofits and clean 4. Deploy 3,500–8,000 new zero-emission energy generation in 200–300 arenas or and low carbon vehicles in core muni- recreation/community centres. cipal and community service functions (over and above federal investments in 2. Improve the environmental performance zero-emission transit and school buses). of 7,000–11,000 new and existing social and affordable housing units. 5. Support 30–50 projects to capture municipal landfill gasses, divert organics and 3. Build up to 2,600 km of multi-use active reduce plastics and other waste. transportation pathways, 50 pedestrian bridges and 100 multi-modal transporta- 6. Plant 50 million trees and fund other tion interventions like bike share, e-bike natural infrastructure like parks, wetlands and cargo bike initiatives. and rain gardens.

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Strengthening community resilience

Municipalities are on the front lines of new climate extremes, making the most of tools available to protect homes, businesses and communities. The federal Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) has been key, but the $2B available for 2018–2028 is already almost fully committed. Research by FCM and the Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates the need for local adaptation investment at no less than $5 billion per year.

Municipalities are ready to do more, and unlocking that potential now will deliver significant stimulus as we gird communities against the next flood or fire. Municipalities of all sizes are also increasingly turning to natural infrastructure, parks and protected areas to improve residents’ access to nature, support biodiversity, and improve overall community resilience. Canada’s recovery phase presents an opportunity to ramp up our work together—to answer Canadians’ call for a more resilient country coming out of this pandemic.

Recommendations: á drive more local adaptation projects by doubling the proposed new federal investment in DMAF to $2 billion, and accelerating it to a three-year window— seizing this moment to create jobs while strengthening the climate resilience of more communities.

á Enable municipalities to acquire land for parks, protected areas and natural infrastructure, leveraging DMAF and other federal programs.

á Optimize dMaF to support communities of all sizes by eliminating the $20 million project eligibility floor that excludes many smaller, rural and remote communities—as well as natural infrastructure projects.

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Building a resilient partnership

The COVID-19 experience sheds light on deep vulnerabilities in our social, health, economic and intergovernmental systems Canada’s recovery must boost our resilience on all these fronts—and that includes the resilience of our deepening federal-municipal partnership

Canada’s orders of government come expertise in Canadians’ daily realities to the table with unique strengths and and they turn investments into out- limitations. The federal government comes on the ground. Together in has a mandate to promote a national partnership, we are building better vision and fiscal flexibility to back it up. lives for Canadians in communities Local governments bring unmatched of all sizes.

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However, the tools and authorities available moment to resolve to modernize the to local leaders simply do not match the municipal toolbox in this country. modern role municipalities now play in sup- Moving forward now is about preparing porting Canadians and our economy. When municipalities to carry Canadians through weeks into pandemic restrictions, cities and the next major disruption—and indeed, the communities find themselves on the brink next phase of this pandemic. But it’s also of insolvency—facing stark decisions about about empowering the governments closest essential service cuts—then it’s clear there’s to Canadians to do more to improve people’s a problem to solve. To honour the lessons of quality of life, in good times as well as bad. this pandemic, Canada’s recovery is the right

Ensuring immediate stability

Municipalities are working flat-out to protect Canadians, from rebalancing streets to leasing motels as COVID-safe shelters. But with costs rising against falling revenues—and no ability to run deficits—they’ve faced a crisis of non-recoverable financial losses. By answering FCM’s call for emergency operating funding, the Safe Restart Agreement recognizes municipalities and transit systems as key to Canada’s pandemic response and recovery. And we welcome the Throne Speech’s commitment to continue supporting communities: to avoid major service disruptions, municipalities will require additional operating support as the pandemic stretches through 2021.

Recommendations: á Protect frontline services, public transit and the municipal role in recovery by proactively working with provinces, ter- ritories and municipalities (through FCM) on successor arrangements to the Safe Restart Agreement, which must include funding support for municipal operations and public transit through 2021.

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Strengthening today’s direct funding tools

Municipalities own 60 percent of the public infrastructure that supports Canada’s economy and quality of life, and it requires continual renewal. Our best tool for that has been the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF), which directly and predictably empowers municipalities to move projects forward. Some 18–26 percent of Canada’s roads, bridges and water systems need upgrades, and half of our community, culture and recreation infrastructure is more than 25 years old. Building on this direct funding tool will deliver rapid job-creating stimulus, build better lives for Canadians—and double down on a consistently productive pillar of our federal-municipal partnership.

Recommendations: á double the GTF allocation for three Combined with the existing GTF, annual years through a new investment: the transfers would reach $4.4 billion in Municipal Economic Recovery Fund— direct, effective stimulus investment. to rapidly deliver infrastructure stimulus funding and job growth for Canadians.

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Partnering on national challenges

With the frontline insight that local governments bring to the table, our orders of government can strengthen Canada’s recovery by working together to tackle a full range of challenges with national impact

Universal Internet Western access economic

When millions of Canadians could not move solutions online for work or school, it underscored the Well before the pandemic, communities digital divide that holds back so many rural across Western Canada were facing very real and remote communities. Substantial federal economic uncertainty. That’s why rural and investment is needed to achieve basic CRTC urban municipal leaders joined forces last fall Internet service standards by expanding to launch FCM’s Western Economic Solutions backbone and last-mile infrastructure, both Taskforce (WEST). This April’s $1.7 billion fixed and mobile. FCM welcomed the recent federal investment to clean up orphaned and launch of an expanded Universal Broadband inactive oil and gas wells was a direct response Fund (UBF) plus financing through the Canada to a WEST recommendation. Continuing Infrastructure Bank’s Growth Plan. Now the to work with WEST will support a truly priority is to deliver funding as quickly and nationwide economic recovery—while efficiently as possible to meet the urgent concretely recognizing the expertise that need for rural connectivity—and achieve the municipalities bring to national challenges. goal of truly universal Internet access. As part of the federal government’s plan á Maximize investment outcomes by á to transition to net-zero GHG emissions ensuring effective coordination among by 2050, create a new Energy Transition Internet service providers; the local Community infrastructure Fund that helps government sector through FCM; municipalities in energy-producing regions provincial/territorial governments; diversify their economies by investing in and federal departments and agencies local and regional infrastructure projects. delivering broadband funding (e.g. ISED, CRTC, INFC and the CIB). á Support communities on the road to net-zero by (a) investing in R&D, á deliver on the commitment to expedite non-emitting power, industrial efficiency funding delivery through streamlined appli- and methane/carbon capture to reduce cation processes and a one-window intake. the emissions intensity of Canada’s á Continue to measure and report on energy exports; (b) positioning Canada progress and regularly reassess the to be a top global hydrogen exporter; timelines and level of public investment and (c) working with FCM to future-proof required to achieve the urgent goal the manufacturing, natural resource and of connecting all Canadians. agricultural sectors.

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á To support trade and economic growth, á Scale up the impact that western Economic expand the National Trade Corridors diversification Canada is having and set Fund by $1 billion over three years. And up the Grow West Strategy for success to improve rail safety in our communities by doubling the agency’s budget from and contribute towards compliance with $200 to $400 million for each of the the Grade Crossing Regulations, invest next three years. $100 million through the rail Safety improvement Program.

Ensuring long-term municipal resilience

Mere weeks into the pandemic, municipalities and transit systems were forced to the brink of cutting back essential services that Canadians rely on. A first tranche of emergency funding ultimately came through the Safe Restart Agreement, but months of uncertainty exposed the sheer precariousness of the municipal financial foundation. Long before this pandemic, it was clear that the tools and authorities available to municipal leaders do not match their modern role in supporting Canadians and our economy. To honour the lessons of this pandemic—to build better lives for Canadians—we’ll need to move forward faster to modernize them.

Recommendations: á Commit to a dialogue with FCM on municipal resilience, including steps required to modernize municipal finances and authorities, to align with local governments’ contemporary role in Canadians’ daily lives and national economy.

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about FCM

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is the national voice for Canada’s local governments

FCM unites 2,000 municipalities of all Municipal leaders work with FCM to collaborate sizes, representing more than 90 percent on solutions that boost our economy and of Canadians. That gives us unparalleled quality of life. We have a track record of capacity to convene Canada’s local order constructively shaping federal policy—from the of government, and to help design and Gas Tax Fund to the National Housing Strategy implement municipal-federal initiatives to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan. that build better lives for Canadians. Every year, FCM staff and its elected board of directors connect hundreds of times with federal officials at all levels, from policy specialists to the Prime Minister.

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FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus (BCMC) convenes 22 large Canadian cities BCMC mayors meet to drive action on national challenges—from affordable housing to cannabis legalization Similarly, FCM’s rural Forum is a powerful advocate for rural communities and provides local governments in rural areas with greater access to FCM and federal decision-makers

For more than 30 years, FCM has partnered Budget 2019 also reinvested in FCM’s with the Government of Canada to deliver Municipal Asset Management Program national and international programs. These (MAMP), which helps communities optimize programs are building municipal capacity long-term planning to make infrastructure on everything from climate resilience and dollars go further. Similarly, our Municipalities asset management to reconciliation with for Climate Innovation Program (MCIP) pro- Indigenous peoples. vides funding, training and tools to municipal practitioners and local sustainability leaders. Since 2000, FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) has brought life to more than FCM’s international programming brings 1,360 sustainability initiatives. In 2019, the Canadian expertise to municipalities in Africa, Government of Canada entrusted nearly Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, the $1 billion more to scale up GMF’s drive to Caribbean and Eastern Europe—and fresh boost cost-saving energy efficiency in ideas back to Canadian local governments. communities across the country.

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local governments are on the front lines of daily life and commerce.

Canadians benefit every day from the services and infrastructure managed by local governments Their work drives economic prosperity, promotes citizen engagement and makes our communities livable

Municipal responsibilities include: Shared municipal-federal priorities include: á 60 percent of Canada’s job creation public infrastructure á economic growth and productivity á local policing and public á safety measures á infrastructure renewal and expansion á local transportation, including road á housing affordability maintenance and public transit á disaster mitigation and climate á local social services and housing adaptation á water and wastewater services á environmental and climate stewardship á waste management and recycling immigrant and refugee settlement á sustainability initiatives á partnership and reconciliation á parks, recreation, libraries and culture á with Indigenous peoples á public health, including school emergency management outreach programs and community á vaccinations á community safety á crime prevention

Whether they are big cities that serve as hubs for business, innovation and tourism, or smaller communities that serve our resource, agricultural and manufacturing sectors, municipalities help drive Canada’s long-term prosperity.

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The call for applications is now open for our asset management grants for municipalities. Apply for a grant of up to $50,000 for an initiative that will help your community make informed decisions about operating, maintaining and replacing its infrastructure such as roads, buildings, water supply and sanitation systems. Learn more about eligible project types and how you can apply today.

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Update on the Keystone XL project

The world watched last week as a new administration was sworn in in Washington, DC. The new US government immediately issued a number of Executive Orders, including one to rescind the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project. The Canadian federal government responded to this news stating that they will continue to make the case for the project to the US administration.

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Here you’ll find our Board-adopted resolutions from 2019 and 2020, calling on the government to support energy- producing regions, stipulating that energy infrastructure must meet high environmental standards and respect appropriate jurisdiction, and calling on the federal government to establish national utility corridors as a national priority with a predictable impact assessment processes.

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Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133

Box 389 Spirit River, Alberta TOH 3GO Telephone (780) 864-3500 E-mail: [email protected] Fax(780)864-4303

January 27, 2021

Honourable Premier Kenney Alberta Premier

Email: [email protected]

Dear Honourable Premier Kenney,

Thank you for your response to our letter regarding our position on the handling of COVID-19 restrictions. We appreciate the tenuous position the government is in when making decisions surrounding the containment of COVID-19.

The MD of Spirit River appreciates the importance of preserving life, however we also recognize that the loss of lives during the shutdown will not be limited to those who die from COVID-19.

The aftermath of the lockdown as identified in the paper COV/D-19: Rethinking the Lockdown Groupthink, by Ari R Joffe MD ,FRCPC with the Stollery Hospital, clearly outlines the massive cost both financially and to human lives if we continue with the lockdowns.

In the paper Joffe states," ... lockdowns are far more harmful to human health than COVID-19 can be." We have attached a copy of his paper.

There are numerous other Physicians and papers, including the Great Barrington Declaration (gbdeclaration.org), a statement written by three public health experts from Harvard, Stanford and Oxford, that back the findings of Joffe.

Our council wishes to publicly state that we support the governments steps to reopening the economy and choosing a balanced approach to ensure a quick return to our economy and our wellbeing. We commend the leadership role you are taking.

Sincerely,

Tony Van Rootselaar, Reeve Municipal District of Spirit River

Cc: Honourable Tyler Shandro Minister of Health Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Service Alberta Honourable Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Todd Loewen, MLA Central Peace Notley Dan Williams, MLA Peace River

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***To all RMA and AUMA Members*** AI RORIE MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY CASTOR RAYMOND BEAUMONT NEWELL, COUNTY OF CLARESHOLM REDCLIFF BROOKS NORTHERN LIGHTS, COUNTY OF COALDALE REDWATER CALGARY NORTHERN SUNRISE COUNTY COALHURST RIMBEY CAMROSE OPPORTUNITY N0. 17, M.D. OF COCHRANE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE CHESTERMERE PAINTEARTH NO. 18, COUNTY OF CORONATION SEDGEWICK COLD LAKE PARKLAND COUNTY CROSSFIELD SEXSMITH EDMONTON PEACE NO. 135, M.D. OF DAYSLAND SLAVE LAKE FORT SASKATCHEWAN PINCHER CREEK NO. 9, M.D. OF DEVON SMOKY LAKE GRANDE PRAIRIE PONOKA COUNTY DIDSBURY SPIRIT RIVER LACOMBE PROVOST NO. 52, M.D. OF DRAYTON VALLEY ST. PAUL LEDUC RANCHLAND NO. 66, M.D. OF DRUMHELLER STAVELY LETHBRIDGE RED DEER COUNTY ECKVILLE STETTLER LLOYDMINSTER ROCKY VIEW COUNTY EDSON STONY PLAIN MEDICINE HAT SADDLE HILLS COUNTY ELK POINT STRATHMORE RED DEER SMOKY LAKE COUNTY FAIRVIEW SUNDRE SPRUCE GROVE SMOKY RIVER NO. 130, M.D. OF FALHER SWAN HILLS ST. ALBERT SPIRIT RIVER NO. 133, M.D. OF FORT MACLEOD SYLVAN LAKE WETASKIWIN ST. PAUL NO. 19, COUNTY OF FOX CREEK TABER CROWSNEST PASS, MUNICIPALITY OF STARLAND COUNTY GIBBONS THORSBY JASPER. MUNICIPALITY OF STETTLER NO. 6, COUNTY OF GRIMSHAW THREE HILLS LAC LA BICHE COUNTY STURGEON COUNTY HANNA TOFIELD MACKENZIE COUNTY TABER, M.D. OF HARDISTY TROCHU STRATHCONA COUNTY THORHILD COUNTY HIGH LEVEL TURNER VALLEY WOOD BUFFALO, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF TWO HILLS NO. 21, COUNTY OF HIGH PRAIRIE TWO HILLS ACADIA NO. 34, M.D. OF VERMILION RIVER. COUNTY OF HIGH RIVER VALLEYVIEW ATHABASCA COUNTY VULCAN COUNTY HINTON VAUXHALL BARRHEAD NO. 11, COUNTY OF WAINWRIGHT NO. 61 , M.D. OF INNISFAIL VEGREVILLE BEAVER COUNTY WARNER NO. 5, COUNTY OF IRRICANA VERMILION BIG LAKES COUNTY WESTLOCK COUNTY KILLAM VIKING BIGHORN NO. 8, M.D. OF WETASKIWIN NO. 10, COUNTY OF LAMONT VULCAN BIRCH HILLS COUNTY WHEATLAND COUNTY LEGAL WAINWRIGHT BONNYVILLE NO. 87, M.D. OF WILLOW CREEK NO. 26, M.D. OF MAGRATH WEMBLEY BRAZEAU COUNTY WOODLANDS COUNTY MANNING WESTLOCK CAMROSE COUNTY YELLOWHEAD COUNTY MAYERTHORPE WHITE COURT CARDSTON COUNTY ATHABASCA MCLENNAN ACME CLEAR HILLS COUNTY BANFF MILK RIVER ALBERTA BEACH CLEARWATER COUNTY BARR HEAD MILLET ALl X CYPRESS COUNTY BASHAW MORINVILLE ALLIANCE FAIRVIEW N0. 136, M.D. OF BASSANO MUNDARE AMISK FLAGSTAFF COUNTY BEAVERLODGE NANTON ANDREW FOOTHILLS COUNTY BENTLEY NOBLE FORD ARROWWOOD FORTY MILE NO. 8, COUNTY OF BLACK DIAMOND OKOTOKS BARNWELL GRANDE PRAIRIE NO. 1, COUNTY OF BLACKFALDS OLDS BARONS GREENVIEW NO. 16, M.D. OF BON ACCORD ONOWAY BAWLF KNEEHILL COUNTY BONNYVILLE OVEN BEISEKER LAC STE. ANNE COUNTY BOW ISLAND PEACE RIVER BERWYN LACOMBE COUNTY BOWDEN PENHOLD BIG VALLEY LAMONT COUNTY BRUDERHEIM PICTURE BUTTE BITTERN LAKE LEDUC COUNTY CALMAR PINCHER CREEK BOYLE LESSER SLAVE RIVER NO. 124, M.D. OF CANMORE PONOKA BRETON LETHBRIDGE COUNTY CARDSTON PROVOST CARBON

Page 222 of 234 10.8 Municipal Letters to the Premier regarding COVID-19. MINBURN NO. 27, COUNTY OF CARSTAIRS RAINBOW LAKE CARMANGAY CAROLINE LONGVIEW HORSESHOE BAY WHITE SANDS CHAMPION LOUGHEED ISLAND LAKE YELLOWSTONE ISLAND LAKE CHAUVIN MANNVILLE SOUTH I.D. NO. 04 (WATERTON) CHIPMAN MARWAYNE ITASKA BEACH I. D. NO. 09 (BANFF) CLIVE MILO JARVIS BAY I.D. NO. 12 (JASPER NATIONAL PARK) CLYDE MORRIN KAPASIWIN I.D. NO. 13 (ELK ISLAND) CONSORT MUNSON LAKEVIEW I.D. NO. 24 (WOOD BUFFALO) COUTTS MYRNAM LARKSPUR I.D. NO. 25 (WILLMORE WILDERNESS) COWLEY NAMPA MA-ME-0 BEACH IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 349 CREMONA PARADISE VALLEY MEWATHA BEACH KANANASKIS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CZAR ROCKYFORD NAKAMUN PARK SPECIAL AREAS BOARD DELBURNE ROSALIND NORGLENWOLD DELIA ROSEMARY NORRIS BEACH DONALDA RYCROFT PARKLAND BEACH DONNELLY RYLEY PELICAN NARROWS DUCHESS SPRINGLAKE POINT ALISON EDBERG STANDARD POPLAR BAY EDGERTON STIRLING ROCHON SANDS ELNORA VETERAN ROSS HAVEN EMPRESS VILNA SANDY BEACH FOREMOST WARBURG SEBABEACH FORESTBURG WARNER SILVER BEACH GIROUXVILLE WASKATENAU SILVER SANDS GLENDON YOUNGSTOWN SOUTH BAPTISTE GLENWOOD ARGENTIA BEACH SOUTHVIEW HALKIRK BETULA BEACH SUNBREAKER COVE HAY LAKES BIRCH COVE SUNDANCE BEACH HEISLER BIRCHCLIFF SUNRISE BEACH HILL SPRING BONDISS SUNSET BEACH HINES CREEK BONNYVILLE BEACH SUNSET POINT HOLDEN BURNSTICK LAKE VAL QUENTIN HUGHENDEN CASTLE ISLAND WAIPAROUS HUSSAR CRYSTAL SPRINGS WEST BAPTISTE HYTHE GHOST LAKE WEST COVE INNISFREE GOLDEN DAYS WHISPERING HILLS IRMA GRANDVIEW KITSCOTY GULL LAKE LINDEN HALF MOON BAY LOMOND

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January 27, 2021

The Honourable Jason Kenney Premier of Alberta 307 Legislature Building 10800-97 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6

Dear Premier:

RE: REOPENING RECREATIONAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES

While we appreciate the work the government has done to ensure the safety of Albertans, we recognize the extreme toll the pandemic has taken on our residents, businesses and recreational centres.

We strongly urge the Provincial Government to reopen access to indoor recreational facilities, such as arenas, to the public and establish additional supportive public health guidelines. These could include allowing facility rentals for private functions.

Additionally, we urge the Provincial Government to reopen all business services as many are at risk of closing permanently and losing their livelihood. In our rural remote northern location, services such as restaurants are extremely limited. Reinstating in-person service will assist in sustainability into the future.

Again, we thank you for your efforts in keeping Albertans safe, and we look forward to having a conversation with you to discuss the specific needs of our communities. Please feel free to contact me at (780) 926-7405 or by email to [email protected].

Yours sincerely,

Josh Knelsen Reeve

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c: Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of Health Mr. Dan Williams, MLA Peace River Rural Municipalities of Alberta – Member Municipalities Alberta Urban Municipalities Association – Member Municipalities Mackenzie County Council La Crete Chamber of Commerce Fort Vermilion & Area Board of Trade High Level Chamber of Commerce

Page 225 of 234 Preprints (www.preprints.org) | NOT PEER-REVIEWED | Posted: 4 November 2020 doi:10.20944/preprints202010.0330.v2 10.9 Rethinking the Lockdown Groupthink. Rethinking the Lockdown Groupthink

COVID-19: Rethinking the Lockdown Groupthink

Author: Ari R Joffe MD, FRCPC* Affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; John Dossetor Health Ethics Center, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Corresponding Author: Ari R Joffe MD; Email: [email protected] ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002- 4583-707X

Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis; COVID-19; Groupthink; Lockdowns; Public Health

Abstract: The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide pandemic in 2020. In response, most countries in the world implemented lockdowns, restricting their population’s movements, work, education, gatherings, and general activities in attempt to ‘flatten the curve’ of COVID-19 cases. The public health goal of lockdowns was to save the population from COVID-19 cases and deaths, and to prevent overwhelming health care systems with COVID-19 patients. In this narrative review I explain why I changed my mind about supporting lockdowns. First, I explain how the initial modeling predictions induced fear and crowd-effects [i.e., groupthink]. Second, I summarize important information that has emerged relevant to the modeling, including about infection fatality rate, high-risk groups, herd immunity thresholds, and exit strategies. Third, I describe how reality started sinking in, with information on significant collateral damage due to the response to the pandemic, and information placing the number of deaths in context and perspective. Fourth, I present a cost-benefit analysis of the response to COVID-19 that finds lockdowns are far more harmful to public health than COVID-19 can be. Controversies and objections about the main points made are considered and addressed. I close with some suggestions for moving forward.

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© 2020 by the author(s). Distributed under a Creative Commons CC BY license. 10.10 Minister NG announces launch of Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program. Minister Ng announces launch of Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program Ottawa, Ontario, January 26, 2021— Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced the launch of the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program, or HASCAP. As first outlined in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement, HASCAP will provide financial support to businesses that have been hardest hit by the pandemic. Businesses across Canada continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. Whether they are operating at limited capacity, switching to online-only services or suspending their operations entirely, many businesses have been strongly affected. Just as these businesses have stepped up for the health and safety of their communities, our government is once again stepping up for them. Through HASCAP, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) will work with participating Canadian financial institutions to offer government-guaranteed, low- interest loans of up to $1 million. Hard-hit businesses, like a chain of hotels or restaurants with multiple locations under one related entity, could be eligible for up to $6.25 million. HASCAP will help businesses with their day-to-day operating costs during the COVID-19 crisis and enable them to invest in their longer-term prosperity. HASCAP is available to businesses across the country, in all sectors, that have been hit hard by the pandemic. This includes restaurants, businesses in the tourism and hospitality sectors, and those that rely on in-person service. To be eligible for HASCAP, businesses need to show a year-over-year revenue decline of at least 50% in three months, within the eight months prior to their application. They must also be able to show their financial institutions that they have previously applied for either the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy or the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy. Eligible businesses can start applying as early as February 1 at principal financial institutions and more widely by February 15. Interested businesses should contact their primary lender to get more information and to apply. More information is available at www.bdc.ca/hascap. Quotes “Since day one of the COVID-19 crisis, our government has been there to support Canada’s businesses and the millions of Canadians they employ. We know that even the most resilient businesses continue to face incredible challenges. We are launching the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program to help those businesses hit hardest by the pandemic with low-interest, government-backed loans. By investing in Canada’s businesses, as well as workers and their families, we are investing in our shared recovery and a better future for all.” The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade

“The pandemic has affected employers across sectors and had a tremendous impact on the jobs and lives of Canadians and Canadians families. Our COVID-19 support programs have worked to protect millions of jobs, but we know that the second wave of this virus continues to weigh on many workers and businesses. HASCAP gives those in highly affected sectors—like tourism, hospitality, arts and culture—new support so they can weather this storm and be ready for a robust recovery that will create jobs and strengthen the middle class.”

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Quick facts

• To support Canadians during COVID-19, the Government of Canada introduced the largest relief package in our country’s history, which includes the following major programs for business owners and their employees: • • The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) is helping businesses by covering up to 75% of payroll. It has been extended until June 2021. • The expanded Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) provides an interest-free loan of up to $60,000 with 25% forgivable if repaid by December 31, 2022. • The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), available directly to business owners, covers up to 65% of rent. It has been extended until June 2021. Businesses will receive the new lockdown support of an additional 25% where a shutdown is required by a public health order. This means they can have up to 90% of their rent covered. • The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) has more than $2 billion to support small businesses across Canada that have been unable to access existing relief measures. It is delivered through Canada’s regional development agencies.

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Page 229 of 234 From: Ian Fox 10.12 Borderlands Mutual Aid Agreement Update. Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 10:39 AM Cc: Craig Sallows Subject: Borderlands

Good Morning All

As we proceed into a new year we also start to prepare for the upcoming hazard season within a Covid environment. If we have learned one thing through all this it is that we need to ensure our staffing. Some communities have experienced a staffing shortage in critical areas and had to be creative in the ways in which they were able to maintain critical services. Some areas impact have included water distribution/treatment, wastewater collection/treatment, garbage pick-up and snow ploughing to name a few. With this in mind, how prepared are you to face this type of reality concurrently with a major emergency situation? With this in mind I again suggest/request your participation in the Borderlands Mutual Aid agreement keeping in mind that mutual aid is not just for major emergency situations but ANY emergency situation. Please consider the realities of your vulnerabilities with respect to resources, in particular, during those incidents that may be of a magnitude never experienced.

I have included a spreadsheet of those communities currently signed onto the agreement.

Any questions, please give me a call.

Ian Fox Field Officer, North East Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Ministry of Municipal Affairs 407, 5025 – 49th Ave. St. Paul, AB T0A-3A4 Cell (780) 646-0180 Email [email protected]

Alberta Emergency Alert: Stop. Listen. Respond. Follow us on Twitter: @AB_EmergAlert www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca

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Page 230 of 234 10.13 Stabilizing Alberta’s Performing Arts, Sport, Rodeo Sectors. Stabilizing Alberta’s performing arts, sports, rodeo sectors |

January 28, 2021 Media inquiries Alberta’s government is investing $17 million to ensure the stabilization of performing arts, sports and rodeo organizations.

Link to program: https://www.alberta.ca/stabilize-program.aspx Alberta’s live experience organizations have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. They have lost a full season of programming and revenue but still have ongoing overhead costs. The Stabilize Program will provide one-time grant funding to support live experience presenting and performing arts, sport and rodeo organizations. The funding will help these organizations continue to operate and reopen when it is safe to do so. “This funding is critical to supporting venues and events that build and sustain vibrant communities and our cultural heritage and our mental well-being. Reinvigorating our live experience sector will also bring back jobs and foster tourism to support our economic recovery. When arts, culture, sport and heritage thrive, Alberta thrives.” Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women “The live music and experience sector is a critical part of the culture, well-being and economy of Albertans. Ensuring the sustainability of this sector is vital to accelerating the recovery of our province after the pandemic is over.” Andrew Mosker, president and CEO, National Music Centre "We are thrilled to see Alberta’s government continuing to support non-profits in Alberta that have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will allow organizations like the EE Football Team to continue supporting our city and our province by providing both high-quality entertainment and community programming.” Chris Presson, president and CEO, Edmonton Football Team “Live events and the performing arts are not only key to quality of life in a community, they are also an important part of the economic engine. They employ thousands of Albertans in a variety of capacities, and they are part of attracting and retaining talent and driving tourism.” Chantelle Ghosh, executive director, Citadel Theatre

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Non-profits that host rodeos, professional and elite amateur sports organizations, and non-profits that own and/or operate dedicated presenting and performing arts venues can apply for operational funding through the Stabilize Program to offset financial losses. Qualifying organizations will be eligible for a one-time grant of up to 25 per cent of eligible expenses based on 2018 and 2019 financials. Organizations may use funds for ongoing operational costs, such as utilities, rent, insurance and programming, to support their reopening. The Stabilize Program allocates $12 million, and applications will be accepted until midnight Feb.18. The Stabilize Donation Matching stream will allocate $5 million to match private donations (from a minimum $250,000 to a maximum $1 million) dollar-for-dollar to eligible non-profit organizations that host rodeos and professional and elite amateur sports. Non-profit organizations that own and/or operate dedicated presenting and performing arts venues or live experience venues are also eligible. Quick facts

• Stabilize Program Eligibility

The funding is for:

• an established Alberta-based professional team or non-profit elite amateur league or team with an Alberta-based majority ownership (51% or more)

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• non-profit organizations that are the primary organizers of an annual Alberta-based rodeo

• non-profit art organizations that own and/or operate performing and presenting arts venues

• provincial legislation:

o Part 21 of the Business Corporations Act - Extra-Provincial Corporations

o Companies Act, Part 9 (Nonprofit Companies)

o Societies Act of Alberta

o Agriculture Societies Act

o Special Act of the Alberta Legislature

• federal legislation:

o Special Act of the Parliament of Canada

o Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act – and must be registered in Alberta under the Business Corporations Act

o Income Tax Act (of Canada and operating in the Province of Alberta (Charities)) https://open.alberta.ca/publications/stabilize-program-albertas-performing-arts-sports-rodeo-sectors- guidelines

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