WINTER 2021 Stettler County Connection

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We are excited to announce it is time to start ‘snapping’ and submitting your entries for our annual County of Stettler photo contest.

We love getting to see all the beautiful scenery and captured moments from throughout our County and we are equally excited to meet the people behind these beautiful photos every year.

2021 is an Election Year in the County of Stettler and we have decided to have a little friendly photography competition this year to discover ‘the best and beautiful of our 7 Wards’. Above, and also on page 21, you will find our map that divides and delineates the County of Stettler into 7 Electoral Wards. This year, we are asking you to identify which ‘Ward’ your photo was snapped in, as we have a small but friendly competition to crown the ‘Most Beautiful Ward’ captured by photo, in Stettler County. The Grand Prize Winner won’t just win an iPad - but also they will be responsible for crowning one lucky Ward ‘the most beautiful ward of 2021’!

Your pictures can capture anything you deem ‘beautiful’ in ANY ward you choose to snap in. At the end of this year’s contest we hope we can fill our calendar with the best of the best as always, and we hope that every ward is represented.

Photos should be uploaded to our website at www.StettlerCounty.ca. Please note - landscape (wider than tall) photos lend themselves to calendar usage better than portrait (taller than wide) photos.

Our photo contest is open from now until October 18, 2021 (election day!). Maximum of 5 photos per person will be eligible. Photos must be taken in the County of Stettler to be considered for our prizes. Questions? Email us at [email protected].

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Bursa y Contents 23 County connection Intro Stettler County “What is the bravest thing you’ve ever said?” asked Connection the boy. “Help,” said the horse. Winter 2021 - Charlie Mackesy Volume 11 Issue 1 As we enter into year two of a very difficult time in what someday will be ‘history’, we want to remind Editor-in-Chief our neighbors, our friends, and our families within Yvette Cassidy Stettler County and beyond our borders, that we are here for them. Managing Editor One small four letter word, seemingly insignificant, Niki Thorsteinsson for some reason can be the biggest and hardest thing to spit out of our mouths. But once you do get Printed by it out, it can provide such a relief you might wonder Kathy’s Printing Service why you didn’t say it sooner. All Rights reserved. Any reproduction of the contents Help. Type it. Say it. Practice saying it. Somehow, without written authorization from the publisher is get the words out. We will all be so glad that you did. strictly prohibited. The publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions found within this newsmagazine, or for loss of, or damage to, We know there is a stigma attached to unsolicited material submitted by readers. acknowledging and openly discussing mental health, but we can each take steps to change that Availability: Current Issues of County Connection can and make it easier. So many of us are struggling: be obtained from the County of Stettler Administration Building while supplies last. stress, anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion and burnout - I don’t believe there is anyone who Subscription: County Connections is delivered free hasn’t experienced these symptoms, and maybe of charge to taxpayers, with exception to those more than usual these days. who do not live in the Province of Alberta or have unsubscribed from our mailing list. If you wish to receive future copies, please make the request to the If you don’t want to reach out to someone you Managing Editor at nthorsteinsson@stettlercounty. know, on the back cover of this magazine we have ca. You may also view the current and back listed nation-wide supports. Please use them if you issues of the County Connection on our website at www.stettlercounty.ca. need them. Hang them on someone’s fridge if you suspect they might. It’s a small word. But it holds alot of power. Help.

Niki Thorsteinsson Director of Communications

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Reeve’s Ramblings

2020 was certainly a year of change and challenges reaching their end of life cycle. These roads and with Covid and all the social distancing, closures, bridges require constant attention or our important maximum sizes on indoor and outdoor events. infrastructure will degrade, in some cases beyond 2020 challenged all municipalities financially with repair. We continue to meet our gravelling program the repeated reduction in taxation due to unpaid/ and with changes in gravel spec and some cases uncollectable taxes and assessment changes gravel size along with reshaping roads will improve that lowered collectable taxes. Staff and Council road quality resulting in a longer asset life. In worked through these challenges and cut staff by spirit with this Council, staff have secured and approximately 25 seasonal/part time and reduced continually investigate close quality gravel supplies many projects and activities to try and meet these within or adjacent to county boundaries, ensuring financial challenges. Mid-July we were informed this resource is cost effective and available to the of the results of a reassessment/review of oil and next generation to maintain these infrastructures. gas property taxation and told the changes could be passed by the Government of Alberta in the fall County of Stettler took advantage of the 2020 session. We met with newly appointed Municipal infrastructure stimulus grants replacing 6 bridges Affairs Minister Tracy Allard and MLA Nate Horner with bridge-sized culverts. We utilized a combination September 4 to hear the governments plans and of contractors and staff along with county-owned voice our concerns. Municipalities were listened equipment and some rental equipment, resulting to and this plan was dropped, with a plan to in top-quality bridge replacements, now good for complete assessment reviews in 2021. The news many years of service. Years of lobbying Alberta in early January shows we need to now create a Transportation also resulted in the completion of new relationship with a new Minister of Municipal the last 5 miles of upgrades to secondary highway Affairs. We will continue to do this and continue to 855 in the south eastern part of Stettler County. lobby for fairness for rural Alberta. Stimulus funding eliminated a serious safety concern with school bus traffic and rural residents- Our County operates annually on approximately upgrading Alberta’s longest secondary highway $9.8 million dollars and we forecast a $637,000 to an acceptable standard. Thanks to MLA Nate reduction in MSI funding and a $404,000 Horner and Alberta Transportation Minister Ric reduction in taxes caused by ongoing lower oil McIver in supporting and bringing these projects and gas assessment due to Trident Exploration to life within the County of Stettler. properties that didn’t sell and are still included in the orphan well fund, as well as pipeline and well We have worked through the Strategic Plan, the abandonments and shut-in wells. We currently Asset Management Plan and have finalized the maintain 2,777 km of roads and 117 bridges with 2021 budget. As we have discussed, the loss in many of these requiring replacement as they are above revenue coupled with unpaid oil and gas continued...

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Reeve’s Ramblings continued... taxes and a reducing oil and gas tax base (78% to paths forward. Council feels these changes to now 60%) results in a deficit while maintaining the budget and procedures must be started now. It high level of service County of Stettler residents would not be fair to push it off on the next Council expect. Council and staff have reduced budget as our crystal ball doesn’t indicate a rapid recovery, spending by $300,000 and this will have an and further cuts and losses should be expected. affect on many departments. To explain our tax losses and struggles with balancing this budget, a We believe every company, industry and person in 10% reduction in current oil and gas taxes would our province has benefited from oil and gas, and result in $787,448.00 loss. If we tried to balance we believe the burden of responsibility for helping the budget through a raise in taxes, a 10% gain the industry, in turn, needs to be shared. Thanks in residential taxes would equal $266,000 and again to CAO Cassidy and her dedicated staff for a 10% increase in Agriculture land taxes would keeping county operations running through these equal $169,000, still resulting in a net deficit of issues, and as always putting the future of the $352,448. To make up a 10% loss in Linear and County of Stettler in the forefront. M&E taxes we would be looking at an 18% increase in agriculture and residential taxes. Council will be Please be safe in all winter activities, enjoy the required to look at reducing levels of service to great outdoors and practice the required social reduce our operating budget and then adjust to distancing to prevent further spread of this terrible best serve county residents. To translate, a 10% virus. As stated before, please treat County of increase in the Agriculture tax rate would result Stettler staff, all of our wonderful business frontline in an increase of $40.00 to $79.00 per quarter workers and Town and school staff with respect, section, depending on what the assessment is on as you would your neighbors. They are trying their that specific ¼ section. best to deliver on decisions made by Council, boards, owners and government, and they are The County of Stettler is open for business and your neighbors. actively seeking commercial development and we will continue to work collaboratively with our As always please watch the roads as they are good oil and gas partners who have and continue busy with varying road conditions. to contribute, making our county and Stettler community a great place to live and raise our families. We are currently reviewing all committees Council sits on, and re-looking at an overall level of service philosophy to help guide and set a Larry Clarke, REEVE framework for 2021 to 2025 Council to review

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Community Service awards Postponed

The 44th Annual County of Stettler Community you would like to nominate for the Stettler Dodge Service Awards which are to be held in Byemoor Community Service Award or the ATCO Electric in 2021, have been temporarily postponed due Arts, Culture and Heritage Award, please submit to COVID-19 gathering restrictions. The Regional your nomination to Lorraine Hankins – Director Recreation Board will be monitoring the situation of Recreation at the County of Stettler No.6 at closely and will make plans for this event only anytime. when it is safe to do so. More information regarding tickets and This event celebrates the outstanding location can be found on the County website contributions of our volunteers in agriculture, www.StettlerCounty.ca later this year. recreation and culture. If you have anyone that Community

Winter 2021 | Stettler County Connection The Strategic Plan is a process undertaken by Council each year. This plan clearly directs the County of Stettler’s priorities and goals going forward, plotting the course for staff and setting clear plans and priorities for the operation of our municipality.

The process of developing this plan aligns Council’s goals and vision with Administration, and helps guide budget priorities for all 6 departments. The Strategic Plan before you was developed by Council after consultation with the public in the summer of 2020, and through fall workshops and adopted by Council in February 2021.

2021-2024 Strategic Plan Council and Governance 1.1. Expand positive lobbying and educational 1.6 Establish Level of Service and Funding efforts: 1.6.1 Mowing Villages/Hamlets Lake 1.1.1 Assessment Model 1.6.2 Roadside Mowing 1.1.2 Rural Internet and Cell Service 1.6.3 Dust Abatement 1.1.3 Bussing 1.6.4 Driveways 1.1.4 Environmental Delays 1.6.4.1 Plowing/Grading 1.1.5 Transportation deficiencies: 1.6.5 Brushing Roadside mowing, spraying, maintenance 1.6.6 Recreation Funding on primary and secondary highways 1.6.7 Water Flat Fee Review 1.1.6 NRCB Regarding CFO’s 1.6.8 Water Hook Up Fee Review 1.1.7 Ducks Unlimited 1.6.9 Recycling 1.1.8 Reduce Environmental Delays 1.6.10 Disposal at Transfer (Minister of Red Tape Reduction) Stations 1.1.9 Revitalized Oilfield 1.6.11 Time Spent at Buffalo Lake 1.6.11.1 Protective Services 1.2. Develop and expand opportunities with 1.6.11.2 Water community partners in Economic Development 1.6.11.3 Sewer & Tourism (Open for Business) 1.6.11.4 Mowing 1.2.1 Rural Internet and Cell Service 1.6.12 Villages (Service Agreements) 1.2.2 Incentives for Economic Development 1.6.12.1 Emergency Management 1.2.3 Business Community Directory 1.6.12.2 Fire Department 1.2.4 Credits 1.6.12.3 Fire Response 1.2.5 Development Permit Breaks Expectations/Volunteer Levels 1.2.6 Promote Tourism Opportunities 1.6.12.4 Protective Services 1.6.12.5 Mowing 1.3 Develop Lot Sales Strategies for Botha, 1.6.13. Housing Authority Gadsby, Erskine, Endiang, Byemoor lots. Shortfalls (establish fair distribution Encourage development through opportunity. of losses)

1.4 Develop a plan and establish a reserve Public Works & Infrastructure for the future of the County’s municipal needs 2.1 Develop and adopt road philosophy. and infrastructure. 2.1.1 Speed Limits 2.1.2 Gravel Road Maintenance and 1.5 Amend procedural bylaw and look at Rejuvenation Lifecycle Council Scheduling and Meeting Efficiency

Stettler County Connection | Winter 2021 2.2 Adopt a plan for the future of County lands 5.2 Adopt plan for use of Buffalo Lake 2.2.1 Continue testing lands for gravel Municipal Reserve Funds

2.3 Adopt Equipment Replacement plan. 5.3 Develop Bylaw to govern privately owned sewer systems 7 2.4 Establish and approve plan for future of the old Public works yard site, after 5.4 Integrate Gadsby in County’s Land Use reclamation ($100,000) has been completed Bylaws

2.5 Complete and adopt Town/County Master 5.5 Develop and adopt a calendar on when Servicing Study, Intermunicipal Development statutory plans will be reviewed Plan and SE Area Structure Plan 5.5.1 Budget Dependent

Corporate Services 5.6 Continue to seek relaxation of Erskine 2021-2024 Strategic Plan 3.1 County conducts a Reserve Analysis and Landfill setbacks Council adopts a policy on reserve levels. Operational Excellence 3.2 Establish policy on Emergency Funding 6.1 Council adopts an asset management/ capital equipment plan 3.3 Plan and Policy for the future of recreation funding and recreation reserve is adopted 6.2 County updates service agreements with 3.3.1 Quantification of facility use villages 3.3.2 Plan for infrastructure 6.2.1 Housing Authority 3.3.3 Delegate distribution of funds to 6.2.2 Emergency Management Rec Board 6.2.3 Fire Department 6.2.4 Protective Services 3.4 Continue digitization of vault documents 6.3 Provide expanded communications and 3.5 Formalize and adopt a plan for County’s information to citizens and neighbours with a aging infrastructure focus on ‘the County lens’ 3.5.1 Halls 6.3.1 Tax Cuts 3.5.2 Rinks 6.3.2 Level of responsibility 6.3.3 Where tax dollars come from (break Municipal Services down), and go (break down) 4.1. Council identifies waterline expansion 6.3.3.1. Break down of areas tax plan and water servicing policy. dollars are raised 4.1.1 Committee of the whole 6.3.4 Oil and gas revenue and losses 6.3.5 School tax requisitions 4.2. Identify water infrastructure repairs and 6.3.6 Policing requisitions replacement schedule for adoption. 6.3.7 Housing Authority 6.3.8 Highway Maintenance 4.3 Review and update the Stettler Regional 6.3.9 Fire Response Expectations Emergency Management Agency 6.3.10 Taxes: Where they come from Emergency Response Plans throughout our County

Planning & Development 6.4 Tighten bylaws and commit to enforce 5.1 Major review of the Buffalo Lake South Shore Intermunicipal Development Plan 6.5 Initiate post-project review process for 5.1.1 Identify public boat launch access major projects and opportunities to provide expanded public access to the south shore of 6.6 Council review of existing committees for Buffalo Lake relevance

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2021-2024 Budget

View or download our 2021-2024 efficiencies. Council considered how we could Budget at www.StettlerCounty.ca. build on our strengths, overcome weaknesses, capitalize on our opportunities, and plan and Assembling an annual budget always begins prepare for current or anticipated threats. with an exercise in Strategic Planning. Annually, we survey our citizens to determine where their Lobbying higher levels of government proved priorities lie. The results of our public feedback successful for municipalities in 2020, and we will inquiry are presented to Council as they workshop continue this important work through 2021. With through past strategic priorities and the current no new revenue sources, this budget presents status of strategic priorities. Council considers the need for $150,000 in new revenue, which we future projects, services provided, current anticipate may be accumulated through growth in economic climate and emerging trends. This assessment or through other revenues like grant process allows us to identify and consider what funding. our citizens value most and then identify new trends and upcoming initiatives and prioritize the We plan to maintain current levels of service direction of our municipality. You can view the throughout all operations with regional agreements 2021-2024 Strategic Plan on the previous pages. including fire and emergency management being renegotiated in 2021 to adjust current needs, The County of Stettler 2021-2024 Budget highlights expectations and to reflect actual costs of the work of every department and the important providing these services. Recreation, library and services they provide throughout our region. This cultural funding provided by the County will be budget reflects continued work and a commitment re-evaluated as well, and adjustments to funding to maintaining services and infrastructure, while will reflect provincial funding cuts we are currently planning and preparing shovel-ready projects to sustaining. capitalize on future granting opportunities. Continuing to invest in an excellent long-term While 2020 began a little differently with the gravel supply has been a strength for our County. introduction of the COVID-19 pandemic, a short Having secured one new source in 2020, we pause to face-to-face meetings while we adjusted continue testing existing county lands for new processes didn’t slow down this important work. opportunities and securing future finds which are We adjusted, we focused on the delivery of core currently estimated to constitute a 100-year gravel services and sought increased organizational supply for our County. Solidifying a secure source

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of gravel for the 2,777 km of existing gravel roads money will be generated (revenue) to meet the will enable future generations to continue the good anticipated expenditures. Once these estimates work of tomorrow and ensure we are be able to are made and plans are set, staff develop the keep Stettler County on the move today. budget for Council’s consideration. The budget can be broken into two categories: operating and capital. General Tax and Requisitions The County of Stettler collects taxes to conduct OPERATING BUDGET our own operations and we also collect taxes on The operating budget includes the anticipated behalf of the province and other organizations expenses to keep the municipality operating on a and remit these as requisitions. Requisitions are daily basis. This portion of the budget is used to generally paid before they are collected. ensure essential day-to-day services are provided – from rural water distribution, to snow plowing, to We currently collect the Education requisition and drainage and road repairs, gravelling and grading. a new Policing requisition and remit those to the province. We also collect for the County of Stettler CAPITAL BUDGET Housing Authority which funds Seniors Housing in The capital budget focuses more on long-term our region. We have had to absorb large amounts planning for investments in infrastructure to ensure of unpaid taxes from the oil and gas sector over the County can operate in an efficient, effective and the past five years. In addition to absorbing these economical manner. This portion of the budget is tax losses, we have been required to pay their used for one-time purchases: investments for the requisitions to the province and to the Housing future of our community, such as roads, utilities Authority, on their behalf. We will continue to (water, wastewater and stormwater), technology, advocate for changes to this system so that vehicles and equipment. County of Stettler revenues are not being used to pay uncollectable requisitions for defunct oil and BALANCING THE BUDGET gas properties. The goal of Council and Administration is to maintain or improve services, while anticipating Breaking down the budget and planning for our future needs. View our full When planning the budget, the County estimates budget document at www.StettlerCounty.ca and how much money will be spent (expenditures) to forward questions to [email protected] or call maintain services and infrastructure, and how that 403-742-4441.

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Cancellation of Strychnine Last day of permitted use: March 4, 2023. Important Dates: • Last date of sale by Registrant is Under the authority of the Pest Control Products March 4, 2021 (Manufacturer) Act, Health Canada is cancelling the registration of • Last date of sale by Retailer is all 2% liquid strychnine products used to control March 4, 2022 (Municipalities) Richardson ground squirrels (Registration No. • Last date of permitted use is 30433 PCP Act). March 4, 2023 (User) To order your strychnine please call us at Despite the fact that the Agricultural Services 403-742-4441. Board, Council and Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has lobbied hard to keep strychnine Due to COVID-19 restrictions, appointments must around, registration at this point is still scheduled be made for purchases and pick-ups. Paperwork for cancellation. required for strychnine purchases can be obtained via email or fax, and appointments for pick-up are Environmental consequences associated with the available on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9:00 AM use of strychnine to control Richardson’s ground until noon. squirrels have been deemed not acceptable. Payment will be taken over the phone and a receipt The registration of 2% Liquid Strychnine sent electronically. Strychnine can be picked up at Concentrate will expire after March 4, 2023 - which the County Public Works Facility, one mile south will be the last day of permitted use. Continued of Stettler on Highway 56 (19561 TWP RD 384). possession and/or use of the product after this date Please follow the signs posted upon arrival. is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act. For more information on the regulation of pesticides, *Please note, there is a maximum limit of you are encouraged to contact Pest Management 2 cases/48 bottles. Regulatory Agency (PMRA) at hc.pmra.info-arla. [email protected] or phone 1-800-267-6315.

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Public Works: Enhanced Safety Protocols Call 403-742-4441 for service requests.

You may have seen the above signs in the windows Please do not attempt to stop or approach County of our machinery, such as graders or plow trucks equipment as it is unsafe to do so. this season. The County has dedicated supervisory staff trained Our equipment operators at the County of to respond safely and appropriately to service Stettler are considered essential services for our requests and will deploy operators and equipment municipality. assets as necessary while allowing our operators to focus on their jobs without distraction. Due to COVID-19 and general safety concerns associated with approaching working machinery This process ensures operations continue to run and equipment, combined with the essential smoothly and service requests are triaged and service these operators provide our municipality, handled in appropriate timelines. all of our operators have been instructed to remain in their machinery and stay isolated at this time. Please be patient and phone our office at 403-742-4441 for all service requests. We will be Please know, these County employees have been happy to help you. Thank you very much for your instructed not to stop or pull over when members cooperation in this matter. of the public attempt to flag them down. This decision is in the best interest of all parties involved with safety being our number one priority.

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Seeking MemberS at Large

The Stettler and Regional Health Professions Attraction & Retention Committee was established to help in the attraction and retention efforts of health professionals in the Town and County of Stettler. We’re extremely proud of our caring community and our health professionals are an important part. We need your help to show off our beautiful community.

We are seeking individuals who will contribute to and participate in the selection of activities and how they are budgeted and delivered on the Stettler Regional Health Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee, especially during these trying times.

The committee meets once every two months + additional activities.

For more information or to put your name forward and contribute to our community via Health Services, please contact: Stacey Benjamin by email at [email protected] or call 403-742-3181.

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Ice Hut Identification As per the Alberta guide to Sportfishing Regulations, it is now mandatory to identify your ice fishing hut if the hut will be left on a lake in Alberta for more than 24 hours. These requirements have come into effect to address issues such as trash accumulating around huts, as well as shacks being left on ice late in the season. Identification requirements include either your WIN Number, or your name, phone number, and home address. These must be clearly displayed on the outside of huts. Ice huts must also be removed before March 31, or earlier if conditions require it. The goal of these regulations is to benefit everyone using the lake, and to foster and preserve the health of our lakes and to responsibly maintain our environment.

Seeking Freezing lines MemberS at Large Causing you headaches Prevention is the medicine. • Seal up cracks and holes where the pipes run through the floor. • Make sure heat tape is plugged in and working during the winter months (mobile • If leaving for long periods of time, make homes and trailers). sure heat is left on, have water shut off and winterize. • Ensure your skirting is secure and no openings of any kind exist. • If you have a problem pipe that is always freezing up or threatening to freeze, you • Insulate waterlines and sewer lines (mobile can, in an emergency, leave a faucet or homes and trailers). toilet dripping or running a little, however this costs you money and is only a short- • If needed, open up cabinet doors to let term band-aide. warm air circulate inside cupboards that house plumbing lines.

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Pelicans and Kayaking Grand Prize Winner - Submitted by Natasha Whynot

Frosty Day in January Siblings Submitted by Sharron Smith Submitted by Janet Adam

Tubing May Long Weekend Submitted by Christel Shuckburgh Submitted by Steve Maruk 2020 Photo Contest Winners Congratulations to the finalists of our 2020 photo contest whose photos are all featured in our 2021 Calendar. Copies of the County of Stettler 2021 Calendar are free and still available at the County Administration Building at 6602-44 Avenue, Stettler.

Congratulations to Natasha Whynot. Her photo of kayaking at Buffalo Lake was chosen as the winner of the 2020 grand prize - an iPad Mini!

Our 2021 Photo Contest is now underway and you will find all of the details pertaining to this year’s theme and contest on the inside cover of this magazine and our website at www.StettlerCounty.ca. Photos must be taken in the County of Stettler.

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Stopping for a Break at the Teepee Relaxing and Breathtaking Submitted by Tammy Peterson Submitted by Elaina Anderson

Our Cohorts May Long Weekend - Buffalo Lake Submitted by Karyn Tateson Submitted by Steve Maruk

Country roads, take me home. Skeet Shooting Submitted by Christel Shuckburgh Submitted by Tammy Peterson

Gadsby Harvest You are not alone. Submitted by Tara Davis Submitted by Karyn Tateson

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On the Horizon 2021 Planning Projects

The following projects are proposed to be Stettler’s Intermunicipal Development undertaken by the Planning and Development Plan and South East Area Structure Plan. department in 2021: • The Buffalo Lake Inter-Municipal Development • The County of Stettler and Town of Stettler Plan Steering Committee, consisting of the have obtained funding through the Alberta County of Stettler, Summer Village of White Community Partnership Grant to provide Sands, Summer Village of Rochon Sands, for updates to the Town and County’s Camrose County and Lacombe County, Inter-Municipal Development Plan and completed a minor review of the Buffalo Lake the South East Area Structure Plan. The Inter-Municipal Development Plan in 2020. project is anticipated to commence once a designated consulting firm has been Third and final reading of the Bylaw by the selected amongst the proposal received. Council of all members municipalities to provide for the adoption of the updated Plan • The County and Town of Stettler’s joint is anticipated to occur in February 2021. The servicing study is nearing completion. The updated copy of the BLIDP will be available study was initiated to determine water supply on the County’s website once implemented. and sanitary sewer servicing standards within the Intermunicipal Development Plan area. • An online survey was conducted by Alberta The results of this study will be incorporated Environment and Parks in November in the updated County and Town of -December 2020 seeking public input on

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a draft copy of their docking and mooring budget (pending final approval) the acquisition policy. AEP is currently reviewing the of new aerial photography for properties survey results. The County will endeavour within the County of Stettler. Current to work closely with lakeshore communities aerials being used were taken in 2015. and Alberta Environment and Parks to implement AEP’s updated policy. • The Planning and Development Department is drafting amendments to the County’s Land Further, in conjunction with the Buffalo Lake Use Bylaw to provide for the merger of the South Shore Management Plan Council Village of Gadsby and County’s Land Use adopted bylaw 1569-16 to provide for Bylaw. The amendments will include rezoning landowners to apply for a development permit of properties to align with the provisions of to store boatlifts and docks on Environmental the bylaws. Reserve land during the winter, where no other options for storage are available. Please do not hesitate to contact the Planning and Development department at 403-742-4441 The intent of the shoreline management plan should you have any questions or concerns is to address improvement of public lake regarding your proposed planning projects. access points and the regulation of seasonal docks/boatlifts/piers.

• County Council included in the draft 2021

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Advocacy: Current hot topics We are continuing advocacy efforts to have the owners often fold and then unfold under a new Provincial Government’s assistance, through name. Alberta’s property tax system needs to be changes in the Municipal Government Act (MGA) amended to prevent oil and gas companies from to be able to collect unpaid taxes on oil and gas refusing to pay property taxes, if not, many rural properties. municipalities will struggle to remain viable.

The County of Stettler was previously very In 2019 the Alberta government implemented the successful in collecting taxes from defunct oil and Shallow Gas Tax Relief Initiative (SGTRI), intended gas properties until the Virginia Hills Decision to support struggling shallow gas companies by made on February 12, 2019 (Northern Sunrise allowing municipalities to provide them with a 35% County v. Virginia Hills Oil Corp.) reduction on their property tax bills. In 2019 the province reimburses municipalities, but now we The Court of Appeal of Alberta (Court) held the are shouldering this 35% SGTRI ourselves. Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta’s decision that the taxation provisions of the MGA do not grant Other topics we are advocating for in our area special lien priority to municipalities for tax arrears include: related to linear property (property that includes electric power systems, telecommunications • Improved Broadband for rural Alberta systems, railways, wells and pipelines). In • Police Funding Model/Rural Crime Prevention this decision, the Court of Queen’s Bench of • Investigating the Government of Alberta’s idea Alberta granted an order declaring that the pre- and full costs behind creating a provincial receivership linear tax claims owed to three Alberta police force. municipalities were unsecured claims against the • Predictable Municipal Sustainable Initiative estates of the debtor and were not secured claims Funding (MSI) against the estate property. • Cancellation of strychnine Watch our website, www.StettlerCounty.ca for The County of Stettler has over $4 million developments and announcements on these outstanding in unpaid oil and gas property topics as changes unfold. taxes. Companies are abandoned and company

Stettler County Connection | Winter 2021 Development Setbacks

Please remember that you do not need a development permit from the County for any agricultural operation as long as any structures such as hay sheds, granaries, dugouts, livestock shelters and barns meet the 125 feet setback from the center line 19 of the County road.

Shelterbelts must be set back 75 feet from the center line of the road. If you would like to vary from these setbacks for any agricultural operation, you would require a development permit.

You may need a license/permit from the Natural Resources Conservation Board if your agricultural operation includes a confined feeding operation (please call the NRCB at 1-340-5241).

If development is proposed along a provincial highway a Roadside Development Permit issued by Alberta Transportation is required. Please contact Alberta Transportation at 403-854-5550 or visit their website at http://www.transportation. alberta.ca.

For more information regarding development please contact the County’s Planning Advocacy: Current hot & Development Department at 403-742-4441. topics

Zero Tolerance Please contact our Planning and Development Department when you start planning your development in order to ensure you obtain the required development permit and other approvals in good time. Anyone who intends to undertake a non-agricultural development in the County of Stettler No. 6 is required to first obtain a development permit from the County. This could also help you avoid any unforeseen expenses you may incur if your idea for your development does not comply with the County’s policies and bylaws (e.g. yard setbacks, road upgrades, etc.), so you may make the necessary adjustments before you start digging or laying down concrete.

The County does not want to penalize anyone. Rather, we want to work with ratepayers to ensure the proper development approvals are issued in order to comply with municipal, provincial and federal regulations. The County’s Fee Bylaw states a penalty of $1,000 for residential developments and $2,000 for commercial developments that are started without the benefit of a development permit.

The County of Stettler No. 6 has adopted a zero tolerance approach to persons who start construction without the benefit of a development permit. All relevant penalties required pursuant to the County’s Fee Schedule and other actions under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) for such a contravention will be strictly imposed on anyone who fails to obtain a development permit prior to construction start. This information has been made widely available and no exceptions will be made.

Winter 2021 | Stettler County Connection OCTOBER 18, 2021

Nomination Period

January 1, 2021 - NOON on September 20, 2021 Location of Local Jurisdiction Office County of Stettler No. 6 6602-44 Avenue Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Phone: (403) 742-4441

Local Authorities Act (Section 26)

Local Jurisdiction: County of Stettler No. 6, Province of Alberta

Notice is hereby given that the Nomination Period for the 2021 County of Stettler Municipal Election begins January 1, 2021 and ends at NOON on September 20, 2021. Nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out above, by appointment only.

Councillor 1 Byemoor Endiang Ward 1 Councillor 1 Big Valley Ward 2 Councillor 1 Botha Gadsby Ward 3 Councillor 1 Stettler Ward 4 Councillor 1 Erskine South Warden Ward 5 Councillor 1 Erskine Buffalo Lake Ward 6 Councillor 1 Donalda Red Willow Ward 7

Nomination Forms and Councillor Information Packages are available on our website at www.StettlerCounty.ca. Click on Council/Elections/Running for Council. You must make an appointment to submit your nomination papers. Contact Doreen Nixon, Returning Officer, at 587-799-1132 or email [email protected]. A $100 fee must be paid when submitting your nomination papers. Nominations will be accepted until Noon, September 20, 2021. No late applications will be accepted. Nomination papers may be submitted BY APPOINTMENT ONLY with Doreen Nixon, at the County of Stettler Administration Building, 6602-44 Avenue, Stettler, AB.

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2020 ASB Bursary Recipient - Jace Thorsteinson My name is Jace Thorsteinson and I am 19 years old and I’m currently taking the AST-Equine program at the Lakeland College in Vermilion. Outside of school I operate two companies (JWT Announcing, JWT Custom Hats). I started announcing back in 2017, and I started shaping hats for people back in May 2020. With this bursary money I plan on graduating Lakeland College with my diploma in Ag Sciences, and going on to grow both of my companies. 2021 Ag Services Bursary for students Apply no later than April 15 at 4:30 To qualify, applicants will be successfully enrolled in PM. a postsecondary institution in any year of studies. An applicant may only receive the award once. We are accepting applications for the 2021 Agricultural Services Board $1,000 Bursary. Applicants must supply the Director of Agricultural services with: The County of Stettler No. 6 Agricultural Services • proof of enrollment in a college or university Board Bursary will recognize a high school • proof of high school diploma or eligibility graduate who is: • two personal references of no relation to the • a resident of the County of Stettler applicant. • enrolled in post-secondary education, and • who has made a contribution to their Find ASB Bursary application forms at community. www.StettlerCounty.ca and complete requirements and questionnaire and return to This bursary will provide assistance to a graduate [email protected]. who demonstrates an interest and awareness about the importance of agriculture to the survival For more information call 403-742-4441 x110. of rural communities. A one thousand dollar ($1000.00) bursary will be awarded each year.

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Downy Brome AKA Cheatgrass Downy Brome, commonly known as Cheatgrass, Texas to Montana. Downy Brome has spread was introduced to North America from the across thousands of acres in southern Alberta, Mediterranean many years ago. Cheatgrass is an and has been identified in pockets throughout annual or winter annual grass that emerges quickly central and northern Alberta. Seeds are carried in the spring, allowing it to obtain moisture before on wildlife, livestock, and on vehicles and boots, other plants become active for the year. This, allowing the seeds to travel great distances and coupled with the rapid growth, allows Cheatgrass establish. Cheatgrass can be identified by its early to quickly form dense stands in areas of bare spring growth and quick senescence in June, ground, fall seeded crops, overgrazed pastures, as well as it’s long awns and purple and brown and disturbed sites such as burned forest or colouring. rangeland. Control methods for Downy Brome may include While grazing animals appreciate the early green herbicide application, rotation management, and growth in the spring, the plants quickly mature and managed grazing. Prevention is often much less become hazardous. When dry, the long awns can costly than control, meaning identification of small puncture and irritate the mouth, feet, and eyes of patches can prevent an outbreak that becomes grazing animals. The plants remain dry much of difficult to fully control. The earlier this invasive the year, creating a fire hazard that is difficult to noxious weed is found, the less costly and time manage and has contributed to large fires across consuming control will be. For more information the continent. on this or any invasive plant, contact your local Agricultural Fieldman or Alberta Invasive Species Downy Brome has invaded nearly 100,000,000 Council. acres across the arid western United States, from

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Protective Services Annual Update

As we begin another new year Stettler County out some of the wrinkles that were identified. We have Protective Services would like to remind everyone to five SREMA members trained and participating on drive safely and for the conditions, and be especially the Central Region-All Hazard Incident Management careful around intersections. Under Alberta’s Traffic Team, which is a team trained to deploy and assist Safety Plan January was intersection safety month, with emergency incidents across Alberta. In the with February focusing on distracted driving. March is event of a major disaster in our area, this team would a reminder that seat belts save lives. assist us as well. Another example of joint municipal collaboration which benefits smaller municipalities like In 2020 Stettler Regional Emergency Management ours. Agency (SREMA) activated an Incident Command Post in response to the Covid-19 pandemic back Last year was busy for SREMA, and concluded in March. This was activated for a 3 month period with our Director of Emergency Management, Lee which allowed us to assist the public while providing Hardman, departing the agency to work for the City SREMA with a stress test to a number of aspects of of Fort Saskatchewan. In his place, Clinton Sime has our response plan and activation setup. As a result we been appointed as our new Director of Emergency are even more prepared to respond to an emergency Management, with Chad Jackson remaining as or disaster event. a Deputy Director of Emergency Management. Clinton has been the Deputy Director of Emergency In December, members of the Central Region All Management for a few years now and is well trained Hazard Incident Management Team (CR-AHMIT) had and versed at assuming the Director roll for our region. a chance to partake in a ‘virtual’ emergency exercise to test the capability of responding to an emergency (in this case a dangerous goods release from a semi- Some of the highlights from 2020 truck rollover). • SREMA has a representative that sits on the The exercise was a success and proved there is Central Region All Hazards Incident Management the potential to have emergency management Team Advisory Group. This is facilitated by Red professionals able to take over incidents with Deer County. We meet annually in order to foster emergency management response remotely, if partnership across the central region in regards to needed. Further time, training, and exercises will iron responding to incidents.

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• All regional partner staff are trained in Basic This location was indicated as the new location Emergency Management and Incident Command due to challenges with activating an ICP back System 100. in March attempting to follow social distancing. • Regional council members trained in the Municipal The new location has the space, facilities and Elected Officials Course. equipment SREMA needs to respond effectively • New Bylaws were created/adopted for each to an incident in the future. municipality in the region. • Activated our Incident Command Post in response Expectations for 2021 to the Covid-19 pandemic. This was activated for a period of 3 months tacking the challenges of • New Stettler Regional Emergency Response Plan Covid-19 in our region. Each municipal partner will be rolled out. Chief Administrative Officer received daily situation • Continued partnership with the Central Region All updates directly from the Director of Emergency Hazards Incident Management Team. Management. • Facilitate Incident Command System 200 training • Attended weekly Covid-19 phone updates with to all regional staff when training becomes the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. available. • Attended the Central Region All Hazards Incident • Facilitate Agency and Committee meetings for Management Team multiple day training exercise. the region. • Ensured and assisted each municipal partner in • Facilitate regional table top exercise by the end completing their required Hazard Identification of 2021. and Risk Assessments. • Review and renew mutual aid agreements. • Facilitated the hiring of a consultant (The Response Team) to assist SREMA in the We value each and every member of SREMA and development of a new and updated Regional will continue to tackle any challenges that present to Emergency Response Plan (ERP). The scope the region in 2021. The Stettler region is resilient with of work includes populating the ERP into the readiness to address challenges effectively. We look program CEMP for ease of access for all regional forward to working with our regional partners in 2021. partners. • Location of Incident Command Post for future incidents has been moved to the County of Stettler Public Works Facility located on Hwy 56.

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Catch up on reading or Learn a new skill at SPL This past year has passed with the speed of visits soon. While the library is closed to in-person a tortoise and hare, fast and slow. Here we are visits, we are offering curbside service. Just call well into 2021 and it looks like this fast and slow 403-742-2292 and tell us what you would like and lifestyle will be with us for a few more months. we will find it and run it down to the front door for you. We are also offering curbside printing, faxing Are you looking for an escape, or a positive way and scanning services. We will continue to offer to pass the extra time you have on your hands? this service even after reopening for members who Consider joining the Stettler Public Library if would prefer to minimize contact. you haven’t already. We have books, movies, magazines and video games to help you while Have you explored our e-library at away the hours. https://spl.prl.ab.ca/elibrary lately? In 2021 we have added Libby to the collection of resources available These cold evenings present the perfect for you to use. Libby is replacing RBDigital and will opportunity to learn a new skill or hobby and contain e-audiobooks, magazines and comics. make positive gains in your life. Membership at the You can also find e-books and e-audiobooks on Stettler Public Library is free to residents of Stettler CloudLibrary and magazines and newspapers on and Stettler County thanks to the generous PressReader. Download the apps from your app support of Town and County Council. store. If you need assistance signing up for any of the e-content services, call 403-742-2292, we’ll At the writing of this column we are closed to help walk you through the process. the public, but we hope to re-open for in-person

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The Stettler Public Library is pleased to offer an free tutoring on Mondays and Thursdays? You assortment of virtual programs and activities to can also try Solaro, an e-resource that provides keep you busy at home this winter. homework help and practice tests for the Alberta grades 3-12 curriculum. You can find Solaro in our For children we are livestreaming Read and Rhyme e-library. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 AM. Join Alix for fun rhymes, songs and stories live, For adults we have the Readers’ Circle Book Club or watch the recording whenever it is convenient and a Business Book Club. This winter we are for you. For older children we have lots of great also streaming classic movies and documentaries activities and take-home kits for Something Cool online and Crystal is reading Classics with her cats After School (Thursdays at 4:00 PM) and Brain on Facebook Tuesdays at 8:00 PM. We are also Train (Saturdays at 1:00 PM). preparing take-home kits for adults.

For Teens and Tweens, we have weekly activities For more information about upcoming programs and take-home kits on Wednesdays at 4:00 PM. and activity kits, check out our website at We also have online gaming tournaments with https://spl.prl.ab.ca, follow us on Facebook patrons of Rocky Mountain House Library every www.facebook.com/StettlerPublicLibrary Monday at 8:00 PM. or sign up to receive our newsletter by emailing [email protected]. Are you looking for homework support? Why not book an appointment with Megan on Zoom for

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Sign up for e-versions of County Connection magazine 28 by contacting nthorsteinsson@ stettlercounty.ca or by calling 403-742-4441.

It’s also available on our website at www.stettlercounty.ca. Green Check List – WHAT’S YOUR 5 GREEN HABITS?

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Every small action makes a difference. In our house: Yes No Maybe could 1 we take reusable bags to the grocery store 2 we take reusable produce bags to the grocery store 3 we walk or bike to local destinations when it’s possible 4 we try to never idle our vehicles 5 we recycle items such as cardboard, paper and plastics 6 we keep our organic waste out of the landfill 7 we take Household Hazardous Waste (paint, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, toxic symbol items) to the Stettler Eco Centre 8 we plant a vegetable or herb garden 9 we collect rainwater 10 we leave grass clippings on the lawn 11 we always use leftover food 12 we wear a warm sweater in the house in winter instead of using more heat. 13 we always use dishware instead of throwaway plates, cutlery and cups 14 we take a reusable mug/water bottle for drinks outside our home 15 we line-dry clothes (inside or outside) most of the time 16 we try to repair things 17 we use local re-use locations (Take it or Leave it, Superfluity, Rummage Sale, Consignment Closet) – when they are open 18 we use mostly LED lights 19 we use a power bar to turn off appliances and devices when not in use to avoid “phantom power” usage 20 we never litter (including cigarette butts if a smoker)

What’s YOUR 5?

Stettler County Connection | Winter 2021 Community News

Stettler History Book Deadline is here!

The Stettler History Book is still collecting submissions, but the deadline is quickly approaching. Please submit your family’s history to [email protected] or call Green Checklist-What 403-740-4799 for further information. are your 5 Green Habits? 4720 50 St Stettler AB T0C 2L0

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 Community Information & Outreach  Counselling Program  Trauma, Grief & Loss Counselling  Community Volunteer Income Tax Program  Life Coaching Program  ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Canadian Blood Services  Senior Support Blood Donor Clinic  Financial Literacy  Harm Reduction BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Monday, April 26, 2021  Rent Smart Stettler Community Hall Stettler & District Family Community Support Services strives to 5101-46 Avenue be recognized as the agency that builds a better community by advocating and providing support the strengthens, enriches and enhances the quality of life for our community members. Stettler Festival of Lights Update Stettler Festival of Lights 2020 broke the $100,000 mark. All money raised will buy Emergency Room equipment for the upcoming renovated Stettler Hospital.

Of note: • Cash donations last year were $51,843.93. This year $72,456.15. • All eight local Hutterite colonies donated for a total of $16,500.00. THANK YOU! We very much appreciate all the support that this annual fundraiser for the Stettler Hospital receives. Community events

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