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RED DEER COUNTY NEWS OFFICIAL NEWS FROM RED DEER COUNTY CENTRE JULY 2015 CONSERVATION IN AcTION COUNTY HELPS LANDOWNERS CONSERVE 70 ACRES By Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator On June 24, 2015, Red Deer County viewed three new conservation projects: a riparian management fence, a watering system to help conserve wetlands, and a watering system to help conserve a creek. For local landowners like Audrey Daines, wetlands have always been an important feature in providing clean water and a healthy landscape. By fencing off their wetland, it will remain a vital place for local wildlife and ground water. Henrik and Jeralyn Rasmussen rent the pasture where they installed their portable watering system. They made sure to purchase enough waterline and wiring, so that they can move the system around to WHAT’S INSIDE: multiple paddocks and water sources as part of their grazing rotation. The creek that Conservation Partners is helping conserve with an off-site watering system is part of the Transit Use on the Rise...........Pg. 2 Waskasoo Creek watershed, which flows right through the City of Red Deer before joining the Red Deer River. So, the connections between these pastures and the perceptions that the general public has about Air Quality Response Plan ....Pg. 8 agriculture in Red Deer County are very direct. Home Safety Quiz ................Pg. 20 These three new projects are just three of the 33 plus projects that Red Deer County landowners have done or are planning to do this year with funding support from Conservation Partners and/or the Alternative Land Use Services program. Publication Mail Agreement No 42792513 If you are interested in doing projects like this, there is still lots of time to get your project ideas in this Return undeliverable items to: year. Please contact me any time, it would be great to hear from you. I can be reached at 403.505.9038 Red Deer County or [email protected]. 38106 Rge Rd 275 • Red Deer County, AB • T4S 2L9 www.rdcounty.ca twitter.com/reddeercounty youtube.com/rdcounty facebook.com/reddeercounty COuntY HIGHLIGhts Transit Use on the Rise in Red Deer County Transit usage has seen a sharp increase in Red Deer County over the last four years. The results of a study by the City of Red Deer show that conventional transit (excluding the Action Bus) have increased by a whopping 78% since its inception in 2010. It was in 2010 when Red Deer County Council partnered with the City of Red Deer on providing service to Gasoline Alley and Springbrook. The result of the partnership was a 20 year agreement between the two municipalities. Under the agreement, the City of Red Deer operates the service and maintains the busses. Red Deer County is responsible for operational costs and capital purchases. Red Deer County Transit is on a fixed route service that includes the East and West sides of Gasoline Alley as well as Springbrook. Service is considered “seamless,” with Red Deer County Transit users paying the same fare as City users. Service is seen as an additional route to the Red Deer City Transit Services. According to the study, with increased commercial and potential residential expansion in Gasoline Alley, the numbers are anticipated to increase. In 2016, County staff are proposing to add service on Statutory holidays. This means that users (many who work in Gasoline Alley) are still able to get to their jobs etc. during those times. SCHEDULE • Gasoline Alley: Monday - Saturday: 6:30 AM to 9:15 AM (60 min service) o Monday - Saturday: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM (30 min service) o Monday - Saturday: 3:00 PM to 6:45 PM (60 min service) o Monday - Saturday: 7:00 PM to 10:55 PM (30 min service) o Sunday 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM (60 min service) o Sunday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (30 min service) o Sunday 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM (60 min service) o • Springbrook: Monday - Saturday: 6:30 AM to 9:15 AM (60 min service) o Monday - Saturday: 3:00 PM to 6:45 PM (60 min service) o Sunday: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM (60 min service) o Sunday: 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM (60 min service) o ROUTE 12A: GASOLINE ALLEY/SPRINGBROOK ACTION BUS The Action Bus is a specialized transit service operated by City of Red Deer. It is specifically for individuals with special mobility needs. All Action Bus passengers must apply and register for this service, as there are special pick up and drop off requirements associated with the service. Action Bus ridership averages approximately 2,000 passengers per month. The service provides much needed independence for those who are unable to drive or take regular forms of transit. For more information on Red Deer County Transit, visit www.rdcounty.ca Red Deer County News - July 2015 2 What’s Happening in Red Deer County Red Deer County Council, as we journey through a medley 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. There will MPC, and Public Hearings: of tour stops, exploring a wide be crafts, games, music, a picnic, Tuesday, July 7 and Tuesday, range of agricultural highlights and of course a bear hunt. July 21. MPC commences at 9:30 throughout the County. Attending Participants must pre- register by AM, followed by Council, at the this premier Ag tour is a must for calling the museum at We welcome your County Centre. Public Hearings individuals interested in 403.728.3355. Come out for a are held at 1:30 PM. For agendas agricultural innovation, local farm “beary” good time. feedback! and past meeting minutes visit history, food production beyond www.rdcounty.ca. the grocery store, and agricultural Classroom on Wheels (C.O.W.) You can contact us with questions or conservation practices. $30.00 Bus: Hosted by Lakeview Parent each. Limited Seating - First comments at: [email protected] Comfortec Red Deer Duathlon: Link. Tuesday, August 11 in Saturday, July 11 at CrossRoads Come, First Served. Purchase Sylvan Lake. Parent Literacy or 403.350.2150 Church. A premium run-bike-run your tickets before July 15 to be Workshop from 10:00 to 11:00 race event for competitive, entered into draw for a $50 Big Anisa Ahmad - Corporate Communications Specialist AM. Bus open from 11:00 to Adam Ferguson - Corporate Communications Coordinator intermediate, and beginner Bend Market gift card. Contact Noon. The bus will be open in Tyler Harke - Corporate Communications Manager athletes (16+). Race solo, or as Donna, Tour Coordinator, at Eckville from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. part of a relay team, in 3 duathlon 403.347.0005 for more Two trained family literacy twitter.com/reddeercounty race distances: Standard, Sprint, information. facilitators deliver free & Do-A-Du (Do-A-Du also open programming to families. The bus to 14 & 15 year olds). Register Thrilling Thursday: Join us at youtube.com/rdcounty is filled with low cost and easy now at the Dickson Store Museum on activities that develop early facebook.com/reddeercounty www.reddeertriathlonclub.com. Thursday, July 23 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Rain or shine. Come literacy and numeracy skills. out and enjoy games, crafts, and Space is limited to 20 Red Deer County welcomes reader Æbleskiver n’ Jam Day: Sunday, July 12 from 10:00 AM to other fun activities. No participants. To register for the submissions, but reserves the right to 5:30 PM. Danish Canadian registration necessary. For more Parent Literacy Workshop call approve/disapprove content. National Museum. Enjoy all you information, call Alissa or Giselle at 403.887.1137. can eat! $10 adults, $5 children 403.728.3355. Current issues of County News are aged 10 and under. Outside Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society AGM: Thursday, available free of charge at the Red Deer enjoy delicious Danish pancakes 6th Annual Sunday Afternoon: Come join us at the Dickson October 29 at 7:00 PM at the County Centre, or can be viewed online at with jam topping while listening to Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. local musicians jamming their Store Museum on Sunday, July www.rdcounty.ca 26 at 2:00 PM. Music, one act Grounds. Guest Speaker: TBA. In talent. For information, call play, refreshments, and goodies. attendance, BARCWS Partners: 403.728.0019. Everyone welcome! Fun for all! Sylvan Lake RCMP, Red Deer Have an Event? For more information, call County Protective Services, and Enterprising Agriculture Tour We are happy to list upcoming events 403.728.3355. Lacombe County Protective (E.A.T): Thursday, July 23. Services. Elections and year end in and around the Red Deer County Tickets are on sale now at the At business. For more info, please area. Submit your information to: Red Deer County Office (32nd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic: the Dickson Store Museum on call Yvette at 403.746.3429 or Street, West of Hwy 2). Join us [email protected] Thursday August 6 from Dave Dale at 403.887.3937. COUNCIL COrner Come Connect with Local Producers As a member of Council, I Each year we highlight a specific area to tour within Diversification and farming go hand in hand as we believe it is extremely our beautiful County. This year’s tour will take place need to think of new and better ideas to market and important for us to connect on July 23, 2015, and will include the following promote our products. If you are interested in with our rural communities agricultural highlights: diversifying or starting a home based business, or and the ratepayers we simply want to enjoy the countryside, please take represent.