Red Deer County News official news from centre August 2015 gASOLINE ALLEY continues to grow

Business continues to do well in red deer county Business continues to do well in Red Deer County, despite currently low oil prices. The warm weather of 2015 has brought a great deal of construction projects to Gasoline Alley West, Mckenzie Industrial Park and beyond. Several new buildings are popping up, showing just how sought after the opportunities that exist in Red Deer County are.

The exciting addition of residential development to Gasoline Alley has also begun, further increasing the demand for retail and commercial enterprises within Red Deer County. The construction of an apartment building, future townhouses, and a residential neighbourhood - Liberty Landing - will increase the population of the area to approximately 2000 to 2500.

Within the past 12 months, Gasoline Alley alone has seen a number of new businesses open, such as Sunset Grill, WHAT’S INSIDE: Peters’ Drive-In, Microtel, Boston Pizza, and soon, Trail Appliances. According to County Economic Development Officer, Sandra Badry, “Although the overall Provincial economy has slowed, we continue to see demand in the County. It is a good combination of retail, residential, and light industrial construction, which makes for a balanced T ransit Notice...... Pg. 3 local economy.” 2015 Ag Tour Highlights...... Pg. 10 The recent rains within the region have not slowed down the pace of construction (and should help local farmers with a healthy harvest). Neighbouring urban communities to Red Deer County, such as , , and Joint Waste Roundup...... Pg. 13 , are also seeing large amounts of commercial and residential construction in 2015.

The rapid pace of development will keep County staff busy in 2015, and well into the future as our community Publication Mail Agreement No 42792513 grows. Plans are evaluated, roads see increased traffic, community services see more demand, and emergency Return undeliverable items to: services are required to deal with any unforeseen incidents that arise with new development. These are exciting Red Deer County times in Red Deer County. 38106 Rge Rd 275 • Red Deer County, AB • T4S 2L9

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On July 7, Red Deer County Peace Officers and Fire Services staff participated in the Sirens for Life campaign. The campaign is a challenge to local first responders by Canadian Blood Services, and raises important awareness about the need for donated blood and blood products. Mayor Jim Wood and County Councillors Taking part were local RCMP, Tech Rescue volunteers, Fire Services, and County Peace Officers. Christine Moore, Connie Huelsman and Jean During the summer months, there tends to be more accidents that require blood transfusions. This Bota, representing Red Deer County at the makes the donation of blood by anyone that much more important. Visit www.blood.ca for more Westerner Days Parade on July 15. information.

Canada Day Celebrations in Red Deer County Councillor Elected to ASCHA

Thousands of fans enjoyed an international rugby double-header on Day at the Red Deer Titans Rugby Park in Red Deer County. The Women’s Rugby Super Series featured Canada vs USA for the CanAm Cup, and an earlier match featuring New Zealand vs England. USA bested Canada 36-28 after an impressive display of elite athletic talent by both squads. Red Deer County Councillor Christine Moore helped present the CanAm Cup to Team USA.

Inaugural Comfortec Red Deer Duathlon shines with 142 Racers

On July 11, hundreds of racers, volunteers, and spectators converged on CrossRoads Church in Red Deer County for the inaugural Comfortec Red Deer County Councillor Connie Huelsman Red Deer Duathlon. This was a one-of-a-kind race (Div 4) was recently elected to the experience for the professional, elite, intermediate, Seniors Communities & Housing Association, and beginner athletes who dug deep to run, which serves 30,000 + seniors across the bike, and shine on a very hot day. Visit www. province, and represents the full spectrum of reddeertriathlonclub.com for a complete listing seniors housing options, including over 2500 of results from the 2015 Comfortec Red Deer designated assisted living (DAL) units. Duathlon! Visit www.ascha.com for more information.

Central Alberta’s Third Annual Leadership Conference RSHIP A two-day event combining inspirational presentations and LEADE workshops with internationally acclaimed speakers.

2015 CONFERENCE Presentations by Dr. Henry Cloud, Eva Olson, Sheldon Kennedy, COURAGEOUS LEADERS, INSPIRING ACTION Bob Chartier, Kathy Hoffman, and more! For more information, contact: September 21 - 22, 2015 [email protected] or call 403.340.0324

Red Deer County News - August 2015 2 What’s Happening in Red Deer County 29th Annual Country agendas and past meeting Come on out and enjoy the Fair & Sports Day: “A Salute to minutes visit www.rdcounty.ca. beautiful gardens and history of the International Year of the Soil.” Danish Canadian Immigration. August 7, 8 and 9. Featuring the 4th Annual Fun Golf Our Sage Café is open serving following exhibits: Grains and Tournament: Presented by the open face sandwiches and We welcome your grasses, Handicrafts, Baking, and District Lions delicious desserts. Hours are 10 Photography, and more. For more Club. Friday, August 21 at the AM to 5:30 PM. Visit feedback! information, contact: Karin at Resort and Country www.danishcanadians.com for 403.227.1635 or Club. 9 Holes of Golf, Texas more information. You can contact us with questions or [email protected] Scramble, Proximity Prizes. For more information and registration, comments at: [email protected] Red Deer Safety City Summer 's Cream Day contact: Jack Marshall at Program Registration: Programs or 403.350.2150 Festivities: Sunday, August 9 403.728.3427 or Ray Brinson at include half-day week-long from Noon to 5 PM. Enjoy a day 403.347.5883. camps, birthday parties, bicycle Anisa Ahmad - Corporate Communications Specialist Adam Ferguson - Corporate Communications Coordinator with the kids, face-painting, safety, fire and home safety, Tyler Harke - Corporate Communications Manager petting zoo, carnival games and Alberta Youth Pheasant acreage and farm safety, and much more. Free admission. Program: Begins this September. pedestrian traffic safety. For twitter.com/reddeercounty For kids aged 12 to 20. No charge complete details visit www. Viking Days: August 15 and 16. for Fish and Game members. $10 safetycity.ca. Register at www. youtube.com/rdcounty Have you ever seen a live Viking? fee for non-members. Full day of reddeer.ca/looknbook or in person You can at the Danish Canadian safe shotgun handling and clay at Safety City. Call 403.314.9914 facebook.com/reddeercounty National Museum’s annual Viking bird shooting. Topped off with a or email safetycity@telusplanet. Days! $10 for Adults and $5 for real hunt for pheasants with net. children. Fun and activities for all trained hunting dogs. Space is Red Deer County welcomes reader ages. Visit limited. 403.347.7968 or Trade Show and Fall submissions, but reserves the right to www.danishcanadians.com for [email protected]. Market: Saturday, October 17 approve/disapprove content. more information. from 10 AM to 2 PM. Eckville Spruce View Market: The Spruce Community Centre. For Current issues of County News are Markerville's Show 'n Shine: View Hall Association is hosting a information, call Kitt at available free of charge at the Red Deer Sunday, August 16 from 10 AM to market every Monday from 4:00 403.782.4772 or Darlene at County Centre, or can be viewed online at 4 PM. Enjoy a stroll through our PM to 7:00 PM until September 7. 403.352.7962. "sparkling" streets. Free Fresh produce, meat, eggs, www.rdcounty.ca admission. baking, arts and craft, and more. Cottonwood Cougars Junior Please come and support your Forest Wardens: Cottonwood Red Deer County Council, MPC, local businesses. Call Sue for Gordon Hall, 2nd & 4th Mondays Have an Event? and Public Hearings: Tuesday, more information at 403.391.2573. from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Ages 6 We are happy to list upcoming events August 18. MPC commences at to 18. New members welcome. in and around the Red Deer County 9:30 AM, followed by Council, at Danish Canadian National For more information, contact area. Submit your information to: the County Centre. Public Museum: Now open 7 days a Linda Toews 403.224.2881 or visit Hearings are held at 1:30 PM. For week until the end of summer. [email protected] [email protected] TRANSIT NOTICE 2015 Labour Day Weekend Hours Saturday, September 5 • Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be closed. Transit information is available on-line at www.reddeer.ca/transit • Transit Services will operate on a regular Saturday schedule. • Regular Action Bus services will be in place today.

Sunday, September 6 • Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be closed • Transit information is available on-line at www.reddeer.ca/transit • Transit Services will operate on a regular Sunday schedule. • First departure from the City Centre Terminal will be at 8:45 AM. • Last departure from the City Centre Terminal will be at 6:45 PM. • Action Bus phone lines will be closed. • Regular Action Bus services will be in place today.

Monday, September 7 • Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be closed • Transit information is available on-line at www.reddeer.ca/transit • Transit Services will operate on a regular Holiday schedule. • First departure from the City Centre Terminal will be at 8:45 AM. • Last departure from the City Centre Terminal will be at 6:45 PM. • NO SERVICE on Route 12 and 12A to Gasoline Alley and Springbrook. • NO SERVICE on Routes 6 and 100/101 (BOLT). • Red Deer Transit Action Bus phone lines will be closed. No Action Bus Service (to County).

Red Deer County News - August 2015 3 council minutes the Gleniffer Reservoir, north of Hwy 54 on Rge Rd 23. Bylaw No. 2015/20 – unanimous approval was given municipal planning Unanimous approval was given to subdivide a that second reading of a bylaw to amend the Hansum 0.2.38-hectare (5.89acre) parcel containing a Area Structure Plan be denied. commission farmstead, subject to six conditions. Bylaw No. 2015/2.05 – approval was given that sec- JuLY 7, 2015 Kathy and Lance Honke – Lot 7, Block 1, Plan 942- ond reading of a bylaw to redesignate Pt SW 21-35-28- 1431, SW 15-37-28-4 (Division 3) 4 from Agricultural District “Ag” to Direct Control District The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. with The property is located approximately 1.5 miles west of No. 26 “DCD-26” be denied on a five to one vote with Chairman Councillor P.J.R Massier, Mayor J.J. Wood, the of Springbrook north of Twp Rd 372 on the Councillors Bota, Huelsman, Lorenz, Massier and Councillors J.M. Bota, C.R. Huelsman, R.R. Lorenz C&E Trail within the Mission Hill subdivision. Approval Moore in favor and Mayor Wood opposed. and C. Moore in attendance and Councillor D.B. was given to subdivide a 1.21-hectare (3-acre) bare Church being absent. parcel to create an additional residential parcel, subject The meeting adjourned at 3:24 p.m. to nine conditions, on a five to one vote with Mayor AGENDA & MINUTES Wood, Councillors Bota, Huelsman, Lorenz and The agenda and the minutes of the June 16, 2015, Massier being in favor and Councillor Moore being * * * meeting were approved as submitted. opposed. municipal planning DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m. Pheonix Construction for Greg Schmidt – Lot 2, commission Plan 802-2372, NW 31-37-27-4 (Division 2) The property is located approximately one mile west of * * * juLY 21, 2015 the City of Red Deer on Twp Rd 380 west of Rge Rd 275. Unanimous approval was given for the Council The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. with construction of a 94.7 m2 (1,020 ft2) addition to an Chairman Councillor P.J.R Massier, Mayor J.J. Wood, existing accessory building in order to create a JULY 7, 2015 Councillors J.M. Bota, D.B. Church, C.R. Huelsman, secondary suite, subject to eight conditions. R.R. Lorenz and C. Moore in attendance. The meeting was called to order at 10:39 a.m. with Ken Taylor – SW 19-34-3-5 (Division 4) Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor C.R. Huelsman, AGENDA & MINUTES The property is located approximately 10 miles Councillors J.M. Bota, R.R. Lorenz, P.J.R. Massier and The agenda and the minutes of the July 7, 2015, meet- southwest of the Gleniffer Reservoir south of Hwy 587 C. Moore in attendance and Councillor D.B. Church ing were approved as submitted. on Rge Rd 40. Unanimous approval was given to being absent. locate a second dwelling (mobile home), subject to DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS seven conditions. AGENDA & MINUTES Derek Gerrard – Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 902-1918, SW The agenda and the minutes of the June 16, 2015, 18-35-26-4 (Division 4) Ninkovich Gravel – NE 2-38-28-4 (Division 4) regular meeting of County Council were approved. The property is located approximately 10 miles east of The property is located approximately 3 miles west of the Town of Innisfail on Rge Rd 270 north of Twp Rd the City of Red Deer south of the Burnt Lake Trail, east REPORTS 352. Unanimous approval was given to locate a of Rge Rd 282 on Twp Rd 380A. Unanimous approval June 2015 Strategic Priorities Chart – unanimous second dwelling (modular home), subject to seven was given for a five-year extension for an existing sand approval was given to adopt the Strategic Priorities conditions. and gravel pit operation, subject to 29 conditions. Chart, June 2015, as presented with the chart to be updated quarterly and used as a reference document Evert and Jannette Van Benthem – NW 9-36-2-5 Ken and Fay Cherepuschak – Lot 1, Block 1, Plan by Council and administration on an ongoing basis. (Division 5) 942-3178, SE 1-39-2-5 (Division 5) The property is located approximately 3 miles east of The property is located approximately one mile west of Request for Funding – Red Deer Symphony the Hamlet of Spruce View at the intersection of Hwy the Town of Sylvan Lake at the intersection of Hwy 11A Orchestra – unanimous approval was given for a 54 and Rge Rd 24. Unanimous approval was given to and Rge Rd 20. Unanimous approval was given for a financial contribution of $2,500 for support of the Red a motion to deny the application to construct a second 4.5-metre (15’) rear yard setback relaxation for the Deer Symphony Orchestra. dwelling as the application did not meet the regulations location of a mobile home, subject to eight conditions. of the Land Use Bylaw. Policy 7.008 Revision – Approaches/Accesses on Darcy Wandler – Lot 8A, Block 1, Plan 4408MC, SE County Roads – unanimous approval was given to the The meeting adjourned at 9:38 a.m. 6-39-27-4 (Division 6) revised Policy No. 7.008. Approaches/Accesses on The property is located approximately 300 meters County Roads. * * * north of the City of Red Deer within the Lynn Valley subdivision. Unanimous approval was given to Sylvan Lake Management Committee Request for construct a 222.9 m2 (2,400 sq. ft.) accessory building, Decision – unanimous approval was given to accept Council subject to eight conditions. for information the April 17, 2015, Sylvan Lake JULY 21, 2015 Watershed CEMS Phase 2: Implementation Plan. Forrest and Kathryn Burkholder – Unit 749, Plan The meeting was called to order at 9:46 a.m. with 932-0773, SW 19-35-2-5 (Division 4) COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor C.R. Huelsman, The property is located on the south side of the Councillors reported on meetings they have attended Councillors J.M. Bota, D.B. Church, R.R. Lorenz, Gleniffer Reservoir within Carefree Resorts. An on behalf of Red Deer County since June 17, 2015. P.J.R. Massier and C. Moore in attendance. application for a 1.2-meter (4’) rear yard setback PUBLIC HEARINGS relaxation for a proposed deck was denied on a five to AGENDA & MINUTES Bylaw No. 2015/19 – unanimous approval was given one vote with Mayor Wood, Councillors Bota, The agenda and the minutes of the July 7, 2015, that a bylaw to close to public travel the undeveloped Huelsman, Lorenz and Moore being in favor and regular meeting of County Council were approved. road allowance, Rge Rd 281 north of Twp Rd 374, Councillor Massier being opposed. between NW 25 and NE 26, 37-28-4, be forwarded to SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS the Minister of Transportation for consideration. REPORTS Roelof Van Benthem – NE 16-36-2-5 (Division 5) Public Events Bylaw – unanimous approval was The property is located approximately 3 miles north of given to first and second readings of Bylaw No.

Red Deer County News - August 2015 4 council minutes continued

2015/24, a bylaw to provide for the control and regulation of Public Events within Red Deer County. This bylaw is an update and replacement of a previous bylaw adopted in 2000. And, unanimous approval was given to first and second readings of Bylaw No. 2015/25, a bylaw to amend the Public Events section of the General Penalty Bylaw. Both bylaws will be included on the August 4, 2015, Council meeting agenda for further consideration. COUNCIL COMMITTEES / BOARDS RED DEER COUNTY invites letters of interest / applications from residents of Red Deer County who may be Policy 1.005, Technology Acceptable Use – Elected interested in sitting as a member at large on the following Council Boards: Officials / Guests – unanimous approval was given to adopt this policy. SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD - This is a Quasi Judicial Board hearing appeals Road Closure – Petrolia Drive – unanimous approval arising from Development and Subdivision Applications within the County. This five-member Board meets as was given for first reading to Bylaw No. 2015/26, a required and the meetings are held during the day. Appointments to this Board are for a two-year term. bylaw to close a portion of Petrolia Drive that is adjacent to Energy Business Park (NW 28-37-27-4, Members of this Board are also appointed as the members of the NUISANCE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE Gasoline Alley East). - this committee reviews and has discretion with regard to further action on any nuisance and unsightly DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS condition complaints as per the conditions of the Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 2006/26. Lot 2, Blk 1, Plan 032-2177, NW 24-38-28-4 (Division 6) – unanimous approval was given to approve a one- INTERMUNICIPAL SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD - This is a Quasi Judicial Board year time extension to September 2, 2016, for a hearing appeals arising from Development and Subdivision Applications for properties located within the City conditionally approved subdivision of this 4.48-hectare of Red Deer and Red Deer County Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) area. This seven-member Board (11.07-acre) property into three new lots. meets as required and the meetings are held during the day on weekdays. Appointments to this Board are for a three year term. NE 20-36-2-5 (Division 5) – unanimous approval was given to approve a one-year time extension to September 2, 2016, for a conditionally approved AGRICULTURAL SERVICES BOARD – The primary function of this Board is to assist producers to achieve subdivision of 6.7 hectares (16.55 acres) containing a sustainable agricultural production as well as considering environmental and social issues as they relate to farmstead. agriculture. This seven-member board consists of three members of County Council and four members at large. This Board meets a minimum of four times a year and meetings are held during the day on weekdays. COMMITTEE REPORTS Appointments to this Board are for a three-year term. Councillors reported on meetings they have attended Members of this Board are also appointed as members of the ALUS (Alternative Land Use Services) on behalf of Red Deer County since July 8, 2015. PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE – this Committee will guide the ALUS Pilot Project in Red Deer County and will provide advice and community input into the decision making process that shapes how ALUS PUBLIC HEARINGS is delivered in the County. Meetings are held during the day (on same day as ASB meetings where possible) Bylaw No. 2015/22 – unanimous approval was given on an as required basis with a maximum of 10 meetings being held per year. to adopt the bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 by adding a definition for Automotive Vehicle Wholesale and adding “Automotive Vehicle Wholesale” Additional information regarding these Boards is available on the County’s website, www.rdcounty.ca as a Discretionary Use to Direct Control District No. 23 General inquiries may be directed to Legislative Services at 403.350.2152. Interested persons can forward (Pt SE 7-35-28-4, Division 4). letters of interest highlighting his/her qualifications by Friday, September 25, 2015, to:

Bylaw No. 2015/23 – unanimous approval was given to adopt the bylaw to amend the Country Residential Legislative Services District “R-1” and the Residential Conservation District Red Deer County “R-2” of the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 in relation to 38106 Rge Rd 275 maximum size requirements for Accessory Buildings Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 within these two land use districts. Fax: 403.350.2164 The meeting adjourned at 1:43 p.m. E-mail: [email protected] * * * Red Deer County Twitter Feed Hits 3000 Followers

@reddeercounty, Red Deer County’s Twitter community, has now reached 3000 followers, and continues to grow. Launched in April of 2010, @reddeercounty has become a valuable news source for residents and business owners alike, sharing upcoming event details, programs and deadlines, roads reports, and emergency and severe weather updates. Twitter exists under the online social media umbrella, with the likes of Youtube, Facebook, and many other emerging social tools. Using just 140 characters per message, information can be shared instantly to a community of followers, who in turn can respond to, interact with, and share with their own audience. Twitter allows users to stay connected to information sources that apply to them. “Residents and businesses can receive County updates directly to their computer or mobile device. It’s great to see this level of interaction and connection within our community,” said Red Deer County Communications Manager, Tyler Harke. “We are actively sharing current County news, events, and program information through our Twitter account, and we encourage all interested residents to join us.” Stay connected. Join the conversation at: twitter.com/reddeercounty

Red Deer County News - August 2015 5 planning & development Development Permits

Permit Applicant Name Parcel Permit Type Valuation D-14-434 SCOTT BUILDERS PT29-37-27-W4M C2 LEASE BAY BUILDING $1,300,000.00 D-15-016 MOORE, JEFFREY COLIN & AMANDA MARIE NE19-37-28-W4M AG MANUFACTURED HOME $200,000.00 D-15-094 PREMIER BUILDING SOLUTIONS SE29-37-27-W4M C3 SIGNS $120,000.00 D-15-096 HALL, TANNIE SW1-36-3-W5M R3 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $25,000.00 D-15-118 CLUTTON, ANDREW NORMAN & LOUISE MARIE SE32-36-24-W4M AG MANUFACTURED HOME $100,000.00 D-15-132 QUESSETH, AARON NE23-35-27-W4M AG CLUSTERED FARM BUILDINGS $130,000.00 D-15-133 BOUVIER, JODY M & MURIEL SW2-36-1-W5M RELAXATION/ VARIANCE REQUIRED $50,000.00 D-15-136 KNIGHT, TYLER & CHRISTY SUZANN SW15-38-28-W4M R1 ACCESSORY BLDG 2150+ $175,000.00 D-15-137 STEVENSON HOMES SE18-34-1-W5M AG SECOND DWELLING - FARM HELP $420,000.00 D-15-140 CUSTOM UNIQUE ENTERPRISES LTD SW8-38-26-W4M AG HOME BUSINESS - MAJOR $0.00 D-15-142 COMEAU, WILLIAM & B CHERYL SW25-36-24-W4M AG SECOND DWELLING - FARM HELP $120,000.00 D-15-152 PROFORMANCE SMALL ENGINE SERVI SE9-35-27-W4M AG HOME BUSINESS - MAJOR $0.00 D-15-157 LAYDEN, THOMAS ALLAN & SHANNON ROCHELLE SW28-35-27-W4M AG SECOND DWELLING - FARM HELP $130,000.00 D-15-163 RONDEAU, JEROME R NE2-39-28-W4M AG MANUFACTURED HOME $145,000.00 D-15-164 WYMAN & MORRISROE HOLDINGS LTD NW27-37-27-W4M OTHER DEVELOPMENT REQUIRING $20,000.00 D-15-171 PHOENIX CONSTRUCTION INC. SE33-37-27-W4M BS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR - MAJOR $2,300,000.00 D-15-176 MULZET, MARK & HODDER, JULIE SW34-37-26-W4M AG SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $500,000.00 D-15-189 NYGREN, RYAN & MAKIN, DOROTHY SE13-37-28-W4M R3 DECK $2,000.00 D-15-190 SKOROPATA, JAMES W & COLLEEN M SW19-35-2-W5M DC # 21 DECK $20,000.00 D-15-192 ST.AMAND, DALE & KAREN SE25-35-3-W5M R7 COVERED DECK/ADDITION/SOLAR $22,405.00 D-15-194 JOHNSON, DAVID & LORNA SW13-36-25-W4M R7 COTTAGE $220,000.00 D-15-195 EMRICH, WILLIAM STEWART & NE29-34-28-W4M AG SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $550,000.00 D-15-196 ELMER & MELODY FESER NE34-38-3-W5M AG SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $200,000.00 D-15-197 HEYWOOD, LYNETTE SW8-36-3-W5M AG MANUFACTURED HOME $280,000.00 D-15-198 MCLEOD, JOHN BENJAMEN & SHELLY JOY SW8-35-2-W5M R6 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $18,000.00 D-15-199 JOHNSTON, ROBERT JOHN & MARIE-THERESE C SW32-37-26-W4M R1 DECK PERMITTED USE $3,000.00 D-15-200 GIES, DAVID & JENNIFER SW19-35-2-W5M DC CAREFREE RESORT SW19-35-2-5 $6,000.00 D-15-202 SUTHERLAND, JAMES A & DIANNE E NE23-35-2-W5M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $35,000.00 D-15-203 BIG FISH PROJECTS LTD SE4-37-2-W5M R1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $320,857.00 D-15-205 SILVERSTONE CUSTOM HOMES CORP SW13-36-25-W4M R7 COTTAGE $315,000.00 D-15-206 JESTIN, JERRY J & JANICE L SW19-38-22-W4M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $250,000.00 D-15-207 1571912 ALBERTA LTD NE22-38-1-W5M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $100,000.00 D-15-209 CAMPBELL, DONALD G & JO-ANN M SW29-36-2-W5M AG MANUFACTURED HOME $250,000.00 D-15-210 ANTPOEHLER, KEVIN SE32-37-27-W4M DC # 21 DECK $4,000.00 D-15-211 PEITZSCHE, DONALD & JOSIE SE8-35-2-W5M R6 COVERED DECK/ADDITION/SOLAR $100,000.00 D-15-212 WALKER, JOHNNY DARIEL & CYNTHIA ANNE NE11-36-3-W5M R3 ACCESSORY BLDG UNDER 2150 $0.00 D-15-214 PARE, LINDA L E25-35-3-W5M R7 UNCOVERED DECK $2,500.00 D-15-216 DIEMERT, LAURA & BRENT NE25-35-3-W5M R7 RECREATION VEHICLE PARK MOD $90,000.00 D-15-217 JESPERSEN, TIM & DEBBIE NE11-36-3-W5M R3 ADDITION/COVERED DECK/SOLAR $1,000.00 D-15-218 HARTLEY, RICHARD WILLIAM NW5-38-27-W4M AG MANUFACTURED HOME $123,294.00 D-15-221 NEWTON, CHARLES A & SANDRA NW30-36-27-W4M AG ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM $10,000.00

For more information on Planning and Development Services in Red Deer County, please call 403.350.2170 or visit www.rdcounty.ca

Red Deer County News - August 2015 6 planning & development continued What is an Area Structure Plan? An Area Structure Plan (ASP) is a document that lays • How the services like road, out what a specific land area will look like in the utilities, stormwater will be laid future. It is a way to communicate to the general out; public with certainty what types of development • Which part of the area will be (residential, commercial, industrial, schools, parks or developed first; a combination of these) to expect in the area and the type of transformation that will happen within a • How many people are specified time frame. expected to live in the area for residential development; or Red Deer County requires an ASP whenever a multi- employees that will be going in lot subdivision is being applied for. A multi-lot and out of the area in the case subdivision is a subdivision of more than two parcels of commercial or industrial use. of land out of a quarter section. This type of plan gives certainty to the general public and those who Area Structure Plans are adopted are interested in the area. Including those would be by bylaw where notification developers or buyers to know what is planned for the soliciting comments to adjacent area in the future including, but not limited to the property owners and a public If you have any questions regarding area structure following: hearing are required giving the general public the plans, please contact the County Planning and opportunity to voice any concerns for consideration by • Where and how the land will be subdivided; Development Department at 403.350.2170. County Council. economic development County Sponsors Exciting Events and Services For 2015, Red Deer County has allocated $32,500 for Funding requests of less than $3000 must: • For-profit projects and events will be considered funding requests to organizations that promote • Meet a specific community need or enhance the individually —focus will aim at self sustainability. valuable projects, services, and/or events. Funding community and assist its residents requests up to a maximum of $3000 are reviewed and • Promote the economic development or tourism If you would like more information, please call administered by County administration, while funding 403.350.2150 or visit www.rdcounty.ca. requests in excess of $3000 require a written proposal aspect of Red Deer County which will be forwarded to Council for their • Promote and deliver projects, services and consideration. events within municipal boundaries To date in 2015, sponsorship has been provided to: • Promote projects, services and events that • West Central Horse Show address a community need, contribute to the positive image of the municipality and/or • Westerner 4H Beef Show enhance the quality of life for its residents • Tourism Red Hat Ceremony • Benefit a number of people and have a • Knee Hill Valley 4H measurable community impact • Alberta Women’s Institutes • Be guided by goals, objectives and results that • Career’s Next Generation are clearly defined • Elnora Brahma Rama • Be short term with high visibility and provide clearly defined, cost-effective recognition • Indoor Rodeo opportunities for Red Deer County (i.e. Posting • Alberta Maine-Anjou Association photos of the finished project or event on a website or Facebook page that can be linked to Red Deer Duathlon • Fair & Pro Rodeo the Red Deer County website or Facebook • Delburne Hillbilly Stomp page to be shared with the community-at-large) Taste of Markerville • Bowden Daze Rodeo • Be a non-profit organization or have the • Delburne & District Light Horse Show characteristics of a non-profit group • FCM Women in Municipal Government Fund • Comfortec Red Deer Duathlon • Festival of Trees • Taste of Markerville Recently County Council provided funding to the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, which is a non-profit, charitable cultural asset that provides live symphonic music to the community.

Red Deer County News - August 2015 7 agriculture services Fababean Tour Clubroot on the Rise in Red Deer County By Aimee Delaney When infestation has occurred it is important to follow management practices to minimize yield losses. A Tuesday, August 18, 2015 A steady increase of clubroot infected fields have mixture of practices like long rotations, clubroot 10:00 AM been positively identified and monitored in Red Deer resistant varieties, control of cruciferous weeds and County since 2011. Last year 8 new parcels were volunteer canola, sanitized equipment and possible Harvey Brink Farm detected, doubling the previous years’ total. isolation have been shown to help subsiding the Unfortunately this number will surely rise before the effects of the pathogen. end of this season. Observe trials on 20 acres For further information on clubroot, email me at in a 40 acre field: Municipal Pest Inspectors have inventoried canola [email protected] or visit www.canolacouncil.org fields throughout the County in order to get a baseline Celltech vs TagTeam trials of priority areas to target for this year’s clubroot Micronutrients inspections. Priority areas are based off of rotations – the longer the rotation the lower the priority – with a Fungicide Application focus on high risk areas and no rotation fields. for more information, Contact harvey at : As Inspectors continue to scout high risk crops, it’s important that farmers are also checking their own 403.748.2777 or 403.304.6491 crops and sanitary precautions have been taken to [email protected] keep them clean of disease. While prevention is the best measure against an infestation like clubroot it’s not always in the forefront of our minds when we are busy. Alberta-Wide Fusarium Survey You are Invited! By Aimee Delaney

Red Deer County is participating in a province wide The 2 Neighbours Project fusarium survey under the direction of Mike Harding, Researcher and Plant Pathologist with the Pest Riparian Health Field Day Surveillance Branch of the Alberta Government. This survey will primarily focus on wheat and corn Come learn about riparian crops and help determine whether there will be changes under the Pests Act regarding tolerance This disease reduces yield and grade and may also health and wetland stewardship levels. During this time producers may be contacted contaminate the grain with fungal toxins. Outbreaks about crop type and variety. of FHB can usually be traced to four main on a working farm in scenarios: 1) Widespread planting of highly Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a serious fungal susceptible varieties, 2) Existence of colonized Red Deer County disease of wheat, barley, oats and other small residue from previous crops, 3) Presence of corn in cereal grains and corn. It was first reported to be in rotation with small grains, and 4) Weather Canada in 1919, but it wasn’t until 1993 that a conditions favourable for fusarium infections. Thursday August 27, 2015 severe outbreak in Manitoba brought the problem to 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM light for the rest of Western Canada. In 1999, FHB For more information on Fusarium Head Blight was declared a pest under the Alberta Agricultural contact me at 403.350.2150 or Pests Act. [email protected]. Location shared when you register. SUPPER IS INCLUDED Fence Line Weed Control Fence lines tend to be the most weed infested parts of any pasture or crop field. To help address this common issue, Red Deer County started the RSVP by August 20, 2015 Fence Line Weed Control program. This program targets small brush, noxious and prohibited noxious weeds along fence lines, and at only $100/ 403.505.9038 or half mile of fence line, it is a deal that is hard to pass up on. [email protected] To sign up for the program contact Roland at the number below. He will set up a time to view the problem and to go over the agreement with you. Spraying of the fence line can be done shortly after the agreement is signed or we can do a fall treatment after your crop has been removed.

Also, if you would like to spray your own fence line, Red Deer County Ag Services has a boomless ATV sprayer available to rent.

If you would like any information on this program, or if you would like to sign up, please contact Roland at 403.342.8654.

Red Deer County News - August 2015 8 agriculture services continued Weed of the Month: Common Tansy By Jordan Smith available to rent. Two truck box sprayers and a two Common Tansy is an herbaceous perennial that is Height/Width: 1.5m tall by 1m+ wide quad sprayers (one each, boomed and boomless). capable of spreading by seed and through its roots Flower Colour: Yellow These rentals only cost $30/day. The sprayers get using rhizomes. It has a pungent aromatic odor Flower Size/Shape: Clusters of small heads used a lot so it’s best to book early. Call Agricultural similar to sage. These same chemicals that give the “buttons” Services at 403.342.8654 for more details. plant its odor also make it unpalatable to livestock and Leaf Arrangement: Alternate can even have toxic effects if consumed in large Leaf Shape: Deeply divided, fern-like quantities. Tansy typically prefers to grow in light shade making it a very efficient understory invader. sheep or goats will graze on Common Tansy. The fern-like leaves can be easily confused with a Frequent repeated mowing can help reduce native plant called Yarrow however the Tansy leaves populations. Several different herbicides are generally have thicker divisions and get larger than registered for use on Common Tansy. Check with your Yarrow leaves. Traditionally this plant has been used local retailer for the best option. The most effective for medicinal purposes and as such can still be found control strategy involves mowing combined with a for sale in greenhouses occasionally. herbicide treatment as well as encouraging competing vegetation development. Control can be tricky as this plant, if left long enough, can mature into a semi-woody plant. Typically only If you currently have an infestation of Common Tansy Red Deer County does have some spray equipment conservation Wetlands in a Dry Year By Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator again, this approach, of managing wetlands differently from surrounding crops Here we are in the middle of a relatively or pastures, applies just as much in dry dry summer. At the time of writing, the years as it does in wet years. An example most recent (July 15) map from Alberta is wetlands that are farmed around in wet Agriculture showing “Growing Season years, are ideally also farmed around in dry Precipitation Accumulations Relative to years. This kind of management helps Long Term Normal” showed that most of ensure that those wetlands can still provide Red Deer County was experiencing once the ecosystem services that we all depend in 12 to 25 year precipitation lows, with on. some areas of the County being drier, and others wetter than that (note: check out If you are looking to do projects on your weatherdata.ca for up-to-date information). farm or ranch that will improve the regulations, permits, or approvals involved, again ecosystem services that society gets from wetlands, whether there’s water in that wetland or not. In a year like this, wetlands might start to look a little there are funding programs that can both help you different. In permanent wetlands, with open water Ecosystem Services perspective: We’ve talked pay for the costs of doing those projects, and (or ice) year round, that open water part might about the ecosystem services that wetlands provide through our Alternative Land Use Services (“ALUS”) shrink a lot. Semi-permanent wetlands, with open to society at large, in some detail in other articles. program, pay you for the ecosystem services you water (or ice) year round in most years, might even Examples of these services include water storage, are producing. lose all their open water in a dry year. Seasonal groundwater recharge, wildlife habitat, and many wetlands, that have open water (or ice) for only a If you have any questions, or would like more more. Depending on how dry or wet the year is, part of the year, might see that time substantially details, please contact me anytime by email at often dictates how these services are delivered to decreased. Ephemeral wetlands, that only have [email protected] or by phone at 403.505.9038. society by the wetland…but they are always being open water after spring run-off or after major delivered. An obvious example in a dry year, is that storms, might not have any open water at all in a a wetland’s ability to store and slowly release water dry year. A permanent wetland in a dry year. Open water into aquifers, surface water, and soil, is actually has receded significantly, bringing about a The thing is, a wetland is still a wetland, even if it’s a increased. Think of it this way: a dry sponge holds temporary change in vegetation. dry year and it looks “dried up”. This is true from a a lot more water than a wet sponge. regulatory perspective and from an ecosystem Management perspective: Farmers and ranchers in services perspective. Ideally, it should also be true Red Deer County are leaders in sustainable wetland from a management perspective. We’ll have a management. They have figured out ways to have quick look at each of these. viable agriculture businesses AND healthy, Regulatory perspective: Whatever rules and productive wetlands. One fundamental principle of regulations that apply to wetlands, apply to wetlands sustainable wetland management on farms and whether the wetland is wet or not. We’re not ranches, is to manage wetlands as the unique making this a lesson in legalese, so we’ll sum this ecosystems that they are, rather than trying to up by saying: any work that you do that may impact manage them the same way that surrounding a wetland or that wetland’s water, may have croplands or pastures are being managed. Here

Red Deer County News - August 2015 9 2015 Enterprising Ag Tour Highlights Red Deer County’s Ag Services Department proudly hosted the 2015 Enterprising Ag Tour on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Approximately 70 participants visited The Ziola Farm Conservation Projects, Gablehouse Farm and Garden Daylilies, Bystrom Hemp Farm, Daines’ Rodeo Grounds, Mountain Sod & Seed Farm and Eagle Creek Farms Seed Potatoes. Mayor Jim Wood, and Councillors Philip Massier, Richard Lorenz, Christine Moore and Don Church assisted in hosting the tour, along with members of the Ag Service Board and Ag Services Staff. A big thank you goes to our host farms and businesses for generously sharing your expertise and operations with the public, and to Tour Coordinator, Donna Trottier.

Eagle Creek Farms Eagle Creek Farms, northwest of Bowden, follows the philosophy of “healthy food for healthy people” with a number of diversified operations, including seed potatoes, community shared agriculture, sunflower and corn mazes, and U-Pick flowers, vegetables, and strawberries. The Mills Family has been growing seed potatoes for 29 years, and now produce 40 different varieties on 40 acres. They also deliver fresh veggies in the summer to 400 registered families in . www.eaglecreekfarms.ca

Mountain Sod & Seed Farm

The Mountain Family has been selling sod since the mid 1960s, growing on Daines Ranch Pro Rodeo & 300 acres of land northwest of Bowden, and harvesting 80 to 100 acres Innisfail Auction Market per year. Their sod is sold as 10 sq ft rolls, at 100 sq ft per layer, and 700 The Daines Family is well known for their sq ft per pallet. The grass is mowed every 2 to 3 days and is irrigated from passion and involvement in agriculture and the Little . www.facebook.com/MountainSodFarm rodeo in Central Alberta. Canadian Professional Rodeo Hall of Famer Jack Daines put on the first rodeo on the family ranch in 1961. Over the years, the Daines Rodeo Ranch evolved to include a permanent rodeo ring, bucking chutes, livestock pens, grandstands, and beer gardens. The rodeo now attracts some of the world’s top cowboys with 54 years of rodeo history. The Innisfail Auction Market, which was started by the Daines family in 1955, now markets 80,000 to 100,000 cattle, and some 4000 horses per year. www.innisfailprorodeo.com

Prize Winners: The Early Bird Prize of a $50 Big Bend Market Gift Certificate went to Robert Lougheed. The Gable House Gardens “Guess the cost of the 1947 Barn Building” contest prize of potted daylilies went to Anita Boris and Debbie Hehr.

Red Deer County News - August 2015 10 2015 Enterprising Ag Tour Highlights Red Deer County’s Ag Services Department proudly hosted the 2015 Enterprising Ag Tour on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Approximately 70 participants visited The Ziola Farm Conservation Projects, Gablehouse Farm and Garden Daylilies, Bystrom Hemp Farm, Daines’ Rodeo Grounds, Mountain Sod & Seed Farm and Eagle Creek Farms Seed Potatoes. Mayor Jim Wood, and Councillors Philip Massier, Richard Lorenz, Christine Moore and Don Church assisted in hosting the tour, along with members of the Ag Service Board and Ag Services Staff. A big thank you goes to our host farms and businesses for generously sharing your expertise and operations with the public, and to Tour Coordinator, Donna Trottier.

Bystrom Hemp Production

Bystrom Hemp Production, owned and operated by Todd Bystrom south of Sylvan Lake, produces Finola hemp for seed and the food market. Yielding Gablehouse Farm and Gardens about 1000 lbs/acre here in Central Alberta, this farm then ships product to Manitoba for processing. Raw, shelled hemp seeds, also known as Hemp Gablehouse Farm and Gardens is a Hearts, are sold as nutrient rich food containing omegas, proteins, vitamins, working farm south of Sylvan Lake, owned minerals and fibre. by Carolyn and Jeff Bondy, with over 400 registered cultivars of daylilies and over 7000 daylily plants. Different lily beds around the farm have varying purposes: research, production, sale, best-of-the best, market-stock. The Bondys have customers all across Canada, taking orders online and shipping plants to customers via parcel post. www.gablehousefarmandgardens.ca

Ziola Conservation K evin and Roxanne Ziola’s family have been farming south of Sylvan Lake since 1946 and currently run a hormone-free 200 cow/calf herd. The Ziolas have completed several conservation projects on their farm with the help of Red Deer County Conservation programs, including tree planting, stream crossings, riparian buffers and fencing, year-round solar powered watering, duck tunnels, an expanded dugout, and phosphorus management on Tindastoll Creek.

For more information on the Enterprising Ag Tour, visit: www.rdcounty.ca

Red Deer County News - August 2015 11 co nservation continued Conserving Water – Easier than Ever By Aimee Delaney Collecting rainwater (otherwise called rainwater As a few of our fellow municipalities are declaring a harvesting) is another great idea for reuse on-site, state of Agricultural Emergency, it may be time to rather than allowing it to run off. Whether you collect it consider what you can do to protect yourself and your in a barrel or a rain garden, this water can be later neighbors against drought. Managing the health of utilized on gardens and lawns, irrigation, water for Get Buzzy Saving your land may be all you need to ensure a hydrated livestock and even domestic use with proper future. Green Acreages can help you get started on treatment. Pollinators your plan to conserve water, today. A drought can last for months or years, or may be There are many things that could be done to help declared after as few as 15 days. It can have Tuesda y, August 18, 2015 reduce the amount of water used in and around your substantial impact on the ecosystem and agriculture. home. Inside the home, you can: Monitor your water use to help identify activities that 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM use the most water in and around your home. Call me • Replace leaking faucets or pipes to prevent Red Deer County Office at 403.350.2150 or email at [email protected] for wasting anywhere from twenty to hundreds of Light Dinner Provided gallons of water per day. more information on Green Acreages or help to get started on your plan to conserve our most prized • Insulate your water pipes to help get your water natural resource – water. Pre-register for this FREE workshop by hot faster without wasting water while it heats August 11 to ensure a seat! up. During times of drought, do your part to reduce water use. Talk to family members about their water use and With over 80 native pollinators, • Use your washing machine or dishwasher only ways to reduce it. learn what you can do to help for full loads for optimum water conservation. conserve and protect the • Keep a bottle of drinking water in the fridge. ecosystem services they provide! Running the tap water until it’s cool enough to drink is wasteful. To pre-register or to be added to our Ag Outside the home, you can: Email list, email Aimee at • Plant drought-resistant lawns, shrubs and [email protected] or plants. • Mulch around trees and plants, to better retain call at 403.350.2150 moisture while discouraging weed growth. • Reduce the use of sprinklers and hoses, and • Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks. operation services 2015 Re-Gravel Program The following County Roads have been Re-Gravelled between June 15 and July 17, 2015: • Rge Rd 232 from Hwy 21 to Twp Rd 374 • Twp Rd 370 from Hwy 816 to Hwy 21 • South Pine Lake Rd from Rge Rd 250 to Rge • Rge Rd 233 from Twp Rd 370 to Twp Rd 372 • Rge Rd 241 from Hwy 590 to Twp Rd 352 Rd 244 • Rge Rd 235 from Hwy 595 to Twp Rd 372 • Rge Rd 242 from Hwy 42 to Twp Rd 362 • Rge Rd 255 from Hwy 595 to Twp Rd 381 • Rge Rd 235 from Twp Rd 370 to Hwy 42 • Rge Rd 242 from Twp Rd 360 to Twp Rd 352 • Rge Rd 260 from Hwy 595 to Twp Rd 381 • Rge Rd 241 from Hwy 595 to Twp Rd 374 • Rge Rd 250 from Hwy 590 to Twp Rd 352 • Rge Rd 263 from Twp Rd 362 to Hwy 11 • Rge Rd 242 from Twp Rd 374 to Twp Rd 372 • Rge Rd 251 from Twp Rd 360 to Twp Rd 352 • Rge Rd 263 from Hwy 595 to Twp Rd 372 • Rge Rd 243 from Hwy 595 to Twp Rd 372 • Rge Rd 254 from Twp Rd Twp Rd 362 to Hwy • Rge Rd 264 from Hwy 595 to Hwy 42 • Rge Rd 243 from Twp Rd 370 to Hwy 42 590 • Rge Rd 265 from Twp Rd 390 to Twp Rd 385 • Rge Rd 245 from Hwy 595 to south of Twp Rd • Rge Rd 255 from Twp Rd 362 to Twp Rd 360 • Rge Rd 265 from Twp Rd 382 to Hwy 595 374 • Rge Rd 255 from Hwy 590 to Twp Rd 350 • Rge Rd 270 from Twp Rd 374 to Hwy 42 • Twp Rd 374 from Hwy 816 to Rge Rd 252 • Rge Rd 260 from Twp Rd 360 to Hwy 590 • Twp Rd 390 from Rge Rd 270 to Rge Rd 265 • Twp Rd 374 from Rge Rd 243 to Rge Rd 240 • Twp Rd 262 from Rge Rd 260 to Hwy 816 • Twp Rd 381 from Rge Rd 260 to Rge Rd 255 • Twp Rd 372 from Rge Rd 244 to Rge Rd 240 • Twp Rd 360 from Rge Rd 254 to Rge Rd 251

Before After Construction on Rge Rd 235 north of Twp Rd 362 has been completed. This road was widened, with improvements to slopes, culverts, and sight-lines. Fencing and seeding are in the works.

For more information on County Roads, please visit www.rdcounty.ca

Red Deer County News - August 2015 12 operation services continued JOINT WASTE ROUNDUP: Household Hazardous Waste, Paint & Electronic Waste The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Paint and E-Waste Roundup Program will once again be held in August in the following communities. *Keep in mind, if you miss the roundup, all HHW, Paint and E-Waste can be brought to the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station any time during regular operating hours.

Springbrook: Village of Delburne: Benalto: S pruce View: When: August 14, 2015 (Friday) When: August 14, 2015 (Friday) When: August 15, 2015 (Saturday) When: August 15, 2015 (Saturday) 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Where: Springbrook Fire Hall Where: Delburne Public Works Yard Where: Benalto Rodeo Grounds Where: Spruce View Fire Hall

Materials commonly brought to a Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up or other hazardous waste collection site: Acceptable E-waste Items: • Abrasive cleansers • Gasoline • Septic tank degreaser • Televisions • Acetone • Glass cleaners • Shoe polish • Aerosol paints and sprays • Glues (solvent and water based) • Silver and brass polish • Monitors • Air fresheners (aerosol) • Hair coloring • Solvents, turpentine, varnish, • CPU’s • All-purpose cleaners (solvent- • Hair perm solutions lacquers • Keyboard, mouse, cables, and speakers based) • Hair sprays (aerosol) • Spot removers • Ammonia • Insecticides • Spa and pool chemicals • Printers, scanners, fax machines, photocopiers • Ant/wasp spray • Kerosene • Toilet cleaners • Laptops, tablet PC, and Notebooks • Antifreeze • Laundry starch • Tub and tile cleaners • Tablets • Auto body filler • Laundry stain removers • Used oil (where recycling not • Barbeque starters • Lighter fluid available) • Bleach • Liquid cleansers • Weed killers • Brake and transmission fluid • Lye • Windshield washer solution w. • Butane refills • Mildew removers methyl alcohol • Carbon tetrachloride • Muriatic acid • Wood preservatives • Car (lead-acid) batteries • Nail polish and remover • Car waxes and polishes (solvent • Oven cleaners and H2O based) • Paint thinners and strippers • Contact cement • Paints (oil and water based) • Degreasers (petroleum based) • Photographic chemicals • Disinfectants • Propane gas cylinders • Drain cleaners • Rechargeable Batteries • Fabric softeners • Rubbing alcohol • Floor wax strippers • Rug and upholstery cleaners • Fungicides (H20 & solvent) • Furniture polishes and waxes • Rust removers Need Fill? No More Leaky Loo Red Deer County's drainage program is continuing in 2015. As such, we are looking for places to put Save water. Fix a leak. excavation material from our road ditches. Depending on the particular location, it could be rough sod and/or Water loss in a household can black dirt and/or clay. If you are in need of any of these materials, please give Evan Bedford a call at be very wasteful. Fixing leaky 403.350.2150 ext 251. Please note that due to environmental restrictions, this material cannot be used to fill toilets and taps can save up to in established wetlands. If you have called in previous years, please be assured that your name is still on the 550L of water every day. list, but that ditch-work has not, as yet, occurred in your area. Try these other tips to help reduce water wastage:

Mandatory Water Conservation • Only wash full loads of dishes and laundry. May 1 to September 30, inclusive for all businesses and residents that are • Avoid using your toilet as a wastebasket. connected to municipal water utility. • Install an ultra-low flush toilet. • Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or • Customers may not water lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds between the shaving. hours of NOON and 7:00 PM. • Customers with odd numbered house or building numbers may water their • Purchase water efficient appliances. lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds on odd numbered days of the calendar month. Find simple ‘how-to’ fix-it videos and efficiency • Customers with even numbered house or building numbers may water their guides at: epcor.com/leakyloo lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds on even numbered days of the calendar month. • Customers with new lawns or newly seeded lawns may water daily, within the approved daily time allotments, for a period not to exceed six weeks. If you have any additional questions, please call 403.350.2150, or visit www.rdcounty.ca

Red Deer County News - August 2015 13 community services FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS) Red Deer County Council participates in a 10 year FCSS Multi-Municipal Agreement. For decades, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has been working as a provincial-municipal government initiative to enhance the social wellbeing of individuals, families and community in an effort to keep people resilient, well, and from falling into crisis.

BOWDEN FCSS Community Info Fair: August 18th from 6:00 PM to Springbrook Community Garden: Volunteers Contact: Corrie. Email: [email protected] 8:00 PM at Penhold Multiplex Gymnasium. It’s a needed to plant, weed, and harvest our community Phone: 403.224.2207. Facebook: FCSS Bowden great opportunity to showcase your business, plot. Fall harvest for the food bank planned for service club, or organization to the residents of September 12. Check Facebook or call Adrian for Community Registration Evening: At Bowden Penhold and surrounding area. Tables are free! more info! New gardeners and volunteers welcome. Grandview School on Thursday, September 10th. Register with Jennifer Blaylock at Groups interested in booking a table for the event [email protected] or 403.886.4567. Summer Youth Program: Check out our Facebook should call FCSS at 403.224.2207 or email page for a full calendar of summer programs for [email protected] Youth Trips for Ages 6 to 15: Thursday, August youth. Field trips, activities, and kids garden club. 20th at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village and Search Springbrook FCSS on Facebook for more DELBURNE FCSS . $25 per person / per trip. information. Contact Nora Smith, Delburne FCSS Community Register at Town Office. Call or email Jennifer Worker. Email: [email protected] Blaylock for more information at 403.886.4567 or WEST COUNTY FCSS Phone: 403.749.3654. [email protected] Contact Pam Hetu. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 403.505.9091. ELNORA FCSS SPRINGBROOK FCSS Contact Sheila Gongaware. Phone: 403.773.3920. Contact Adrian. Phone: 403.350.9533. Facebook: Spruce View Playschool Registration: Contact Email: [email protected] Springbrook FCSS. Connie Holbein at 403.506.2986.

Visiting the Saskatoon Farm and PaSu Farm: Springbrook Archery Club: Summer hours to Benalto Playschool Registration: Contact Pick up at the Elnora Drop-In on Tuesday, August August 31. All ages. Thursday evenings from 6:30 Christina Saprikin at 403.505.2533. 4th at 8:00 AM. Cost is $60.00, includes lunch at the PM to 9:30 PM. Club is located downstairs through Saskatoon Farm, tea at the PaSu Farm and your south entrance of the Springbrook Multiplex. New Benalto Meet and Greet, FCSS: Join us for a bus ride. Please call for more information and to archers welcome! beverage and conversation at Carvella Café! We book your spot on the bus. would like to connect with Benalto community Springbrook Healthy Living Team: New residents members. Tuesday, August 11 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PENHOLD FCSS - call Adrian to register for a welcome package. PM or August 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Penhold Youth Club is Open for the Summer! Yoga in the Garden goes every Thursday from 6:00 For grades 5 to 9, Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to PM to 7:00 PM at the Community Garden. Watch Spruce View Community Welcomers Program: 6:00 PM. Call Amanda Lindgren (Youth Director) for Facebook for details. $4 drop-in fee. Call Adrian for Please contact FCSS if you are new to the more information at 403.886.4567 or email more information. Community at 403.505.9091 for a Welcomers [email protected] Package. Welcome packages are now available at the Spruce View Library. SUMMER FUN ACTIVITIES! West Red Deer County Are you interested in Summer Youth activities, such as the Grand Opening Innisfail Zoo, Water park in Innisfail and Eckville, Dickson Dam, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 picnics, baseball games, and more? 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Sylvan Lake Family and Community Centre Contact Pam Hetu, [email protected] (4725 43rd Street Sylvan Lake) Family & Community Support Services & to register! 403.505.9091 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm at 5102 50th Street Eckville Come and check out our new locations and enjoy Happy crafts, stories, and fun with your child SUMMER

Red Deer County News - August 2015 14 community services continued Delburne Skate Park Opens The Grand Opening of the exciting new Delburne Skate Park was held on Wednesday, July 1. This $317,000 project was spearheaded by the Delburne Futures Committee and the Ghost Ryders youth organization to provide a fun and active park for the families of Delburne. Red Deer County provided $25,000.00 for the project, with contributions also coming from The Village of Delburne, CFEP, and Ghost Ryder fundraising efforts. Sodding, signage, seating, and shade shelters are the remaining elements at the site to be wrapped up, but the skate park itself is open and fully functional.

The Ghost Ryders are a structured group of Delburne & Area youth who help make the skate park dream a reality, and to have input on the skate park design. Under the guidance of Vice Principal Stephen Banks from the school and the Futures Committee from the community, the Ghost Ryder’s fundraising efforts brought in about $10,000 for the project. The group also mandated helmet wearing at any Ghost Ryder sanctioned event and that the skate park be a Graffiti Free Zone. The Ghost Ryder program has been such a success that the school hopes to continue it into the foreseeable future. High school students will even be able to receive credits for organizing and executing a County-wide competition each spring.

The Delburne Futures Committee has been extremely active over the past 6 years bringing about community enhancing projects like the Spray Park, Main Street Park, Historical Walking Trails, Memorial Tree Park, and now the Skate Park.

(Left) Councillor Philip Massier, Vice Principal Stephen Banks, Host (Above) Ghost Ryder, Carter Pisko, gets some Joe Whitbread, Future Committee Members Brenda Smith and air in the new Delburne Skate Park. Dawn McKenzie, and 5 members of the Ghost Ryders are pictured taking part in the Grand Opening of the Delburne Skate Park. Gumboot Gala Tradeshow

On Saturday, June 13, the Gumboot Gala Tradeshow took place at the Elnora Hall. The event was a huge success with 21 vendors booked and 80 tickets given out for door prizes.

The tradeshow showcased local women who have proven that you can “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” and become a success!

Red Deer County News - August 2015 15 community services continued Recreation and Culture Boards

Red Deer County provides funding to each of the County’s six divisional Recreation and Culture Boards, which are comprised of community members. These Boards create and provide recreational and cultural opportunities to the residents of their respective divisions. Discover a full listing of recreation, sports, health, club, event, and volunteer opportunities for you and your family online!

Division 1 Division 3 Division 5 www.div1rec-culture.com www.div3rec-culture.com www.div5rec-culture.com

Division 2 Division 4 Division 6 www.div2rec-culture.com email: [email protected] www.div6rec-culture.com Facebook: Red Deer County Division 4 email: [email protected] Recreation and Culture Board

PARKLAND REGIONAL LIBRARIES BOWDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY PENHOLD & DISTRICT www.bowdenlibrary.prl.ab.ca LIBRARY Red Deer County provides 403.224.3688 www.penholdlibrary.prl.ab.ca funding to Parkland [email protected] 403.886.2636 Regional Libraries so that [email protected] County residents can have DELBURNE MUNICIPAL access to, and enjoy, the LIBRARY SYLVAN LAKE MUNICIPAL www.delburnelibrary.prl.ab.ca many opportunities that LIBRARY 403.749.3848 www.sylvanlibrary.prl.ab.ca our regional libraries have [email protected] 403.887.2130 to offer. [email protected] ELNORA PUBLIC LIBRARY Discover a full online www.elnoralibrary.prl.ab.ca SPRUCE VIEW COMMUNITY listing of great events, 403.773.3966 LIBRARY activities, and clubs for all [email protected] www.svlibrary.prl.ab.ca 403.728.0012 ages at your local library. INNISFAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY www.ipl.prl.ab.ca 403.227.4407 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SITES (CES) Red Deer County provides funding to Learn more about great opportunities at your local Community Engagement Site: Community Engagement Sites so they may provide learning opportunities, support, and video conferencing Bowden Spruce View for County students, the business 403.227.2866 403.227.7875 community, and the general public. [email protected] www.spruceviewces.com Programs accessible at the Community [email protected] Engagement sites include but are not limited to the following: Science Innisfail Sylvan Lake and Technology; Health; Educational 403.227.2866 403.227.2866 Professional Development; Business; [email protected] [email protected] Community Development; and Arts.

Red Deer County News - August 2015 16 protective services WILD FIRES: A RURAL REALITY If you live in a rural or urban area of the County, sooner or later you may have to contend with the spread of a wildfire. The best protection against loss, damage or injury is prevention. Wildfires are capable of spreading at an astonishing rate. Crowning forest fires often spread at speeds up to 10 kilometers per hour and windblown prairie fires have been known to travel at speeds exceeding 25 kilometers per hour. Whether you are planning a camping trip or burning on your own property, check for Fire bans and Fire advisories in effect throughout the province at www. albertafirebans.ca. In Red Deer County, Fire permits are required year round for any open burning. Fire permits can be obtained free of charge by calling 403.343.6667, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Recreational fire pits and burning barrels located on private property do not require fire permits if they meet specifications listed in the Red Deer County Fire Bylaw 2012/14. Woodland Hills residents are only permitted to use recreational fire pits upon inspection and approval by Fire Services. To report any fire or require planning and a long-term commitment. The Can you extend your FireSmart maintenance plan emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately. following information may reduce the damage to your to the “Third Priority” Zone? property should a wildfire strike. Most people know to be careful when dealing with fire The third priority zone begins 30 meters from any and follow safe burning practices. Listed below are SITE PREPARATION: structure and extends to a distance of 100 meters and beyond. The idea here is not to remove all the additional steps that homeowners in wildland or “First Priority” Zone: grassland settings can take to safeguard their homes combustible fuels from the forest, but to thin the area against wildfire. Do you have a cleared zone around your house and so fires will be of low intensity and more easily buildings? The first 10 meters of space around your extinguished. • Clear the roof and gutters of needles and home is your “First Priority”. It’s the most critical area What to do? leaves. to consider for fire protection. A good fuel free space gives responders a fighting chance to save your home Thin or reduce shrubs and trees that make up the • Keep the area within 10 meters of buildings from an advancing fire. A home without a good fuel under story, retain fire resistant deciduous trees, and free of flammable vegetation. This fuel-free free space around it can make firefighting difficult, if manage the canopy to reduce the potential for a zone provides firefighters with a defensible not impossible. crowning fire. space to assist in stopping a wildfire’s spread. Any kind of vegetation is combustible. Mature trees, These are simple economical steps anyone can take • Vegetation beyond the 10 meter defensible shrubs, grass, even your woodpile, add fuel to a to create a FireSmart home, community or business zone should be species that are less wildfire. Their beauty and practicality vanish in an site. For these actions to be effective, they must be flammable like Aspen, Birch, Poplar and the advancing blaze. Managing the space around your maintained. Western Larch. house and buildings is of prime importance. For more information contact Red Deer County Fire What to do? Services at 403.343.6667 or [email protected]. • Situate firewood, combustible debris, wooden Sources: www.srd.alberta.ca, www.aema.alberta.ca outbuildings and fences at least 10 meters Remove any shrubs, trees, deadfall, or woodpiles and www.firesmartcanada.ca. from buildings. from this area and keep your grass mowed and watered. * * * • Locate burning barrels at least 15 meters from How Fire Smart is your “Second Priority” Zone? buildings or flammable material. Barrels From 10 to 30 meters out from your home is the should be screened to control sparks. second priority zone. In this zone, you need to reduce • Keep vegetation and combustible material and manage potential fuel sources so that combustion away from propane tanks. cannot be supported. What to do? • Contact your utility company to clear vegetation within a tree length of overhead Remove trees and debris that would support the power lines. crowning of a spreading fire. The crowns of individual trees should not touch. Remove or reduce the number • Keep firefighting tools on hand. A shovel, of evergreen trees in the area. Evergreens such as rake, sprinkler, roof-top ladder and hose that pine and spruce are much more combustible than reach to the roof are essential. deciduous trees. In fact, aspen, poplar, and birch all have very low flammability rates. Remove deadfall, thick shrubbery and mature trees that might provide Properly preparing your home and community doesn’t the opportunity for a ground fire to climb up into the guarantee that you will not incur fire damage, but it forest canopy. Once a fire crowns out, it’s virtually does reduce the risks. Make sure your property and unstoppable. assets are insured. Without it, you will suffer a loss. Sparky joined in on the fun at the Bowden Fire Hall Some of these preventative measures cost very little Because fires spread more easily up hill, it’s important on July 25, 2015 for a morning BBQ after the and reduce fire dangers by a great deal. Others to extend the second priority zone precautions further Bowden Daze Parade. on downhill slopes and on windward exposures.

Red Deer County News - August 2015 17 protective services continued Fire Bans vs Fire Advisories Red Deer County issues Fire Bans and Fire Advisories throughout the year when the risk of fire warrants it. The bans are published on the Alberta Fire Ban website (www.fireban.ca). The website visually represents where bans and advisories are in place for the whole province. Fire ban and advisory information can also be found on the County’s website (www.rdcounty.ca) and social media channels (facebook.com/RedDeerCounty and twitter.com/reddeercounty). “I can assure you that issuing a Fire Ban during a long weekend is the last thing we want to do,” says Cory Gunter-Smith, Fire Inspector for Red Deer County. “But, if conditions warrant a ban, we have no choice. It must be done to protect the residents and property in Red Deer County.” The decision to issue a Fire Ban or Fire Advisory considers conditions in all areas of the County. Moisture levels in soil and vegetation are observed. Weather forecasts are also factored in as heat, humidity, and wind conditions contribute directly to fire danger. Because of these considerations, spring and fall are more likely to have bans or advisories issued. People calling in for a burn permit are also informed of bans if their permit application is declined. If you have any questions about this article or anything else related to Fire Service, please email: [email protected]. FIRE BANS FIRE ADVISORY

A Fire Ban generally means that all types of outdoor burning is prohibited due A Fire Advisory is less restrictive than a Fire Ban. It is issued when fire danger to a high risk of running fires starting. This usually includes acceptable fire pits, conditions are increasing. In Red Deer County, this means no new fire permits acceptable fireplaces, and acceptable burning barrels. No new burn permits will be issued until the Advisory is lifted. Burning in acceptable fire pits, will be issued and all existing fire permits are cancelled. Wood fires and fireplaces, and burning barrels is usually allowed, as well as cooking fires and charcoal fires exclusively for cooking are usually allowed. Propane cooking propane cooking appliances. appliances are usually allowed as well. DID YOU KNOW? FIRE PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY AT 403.343.6667

River Rafting and Liquor - A Dangerous Mix Recently, rafting the Red Deer (or on a lake, for that matter) is no different than protect themselves from the sun, take water with ON THE River has become a very walking the streets of downtown Red Deer and them and wear personal flotation devices. Pack out popular summertime activity for drinking it. your garbage too. COUNTY many people. The hot weather What some people fail to realize, is that rafters who Please remember that it is everyone’s responsibility and cool water are a great mix encounter difficulty while on the river and are to act safely and appropriately. BEAT for spending a leisurely impaired by alcohol may not be able to help weekend afternoon. For information on this or other topics of concern, themselves. This creates the possibility that contact your Red Deer County Patrol at There are several places where people enter the emergency services may have to respond and 403.343.6301 during office hours. river to float. Some of these are public accesses, these professionals are taken away from other some are not. It is incumbent on all rafters to be emergencies unnecessarily. prepared to take care of themselves and take “Currently, the Red Deer River is running quite low appropriate safety equipment. Life jackets, signaling and poses a serious safety issue for those who are devices, sunscreen, plenty of water and clothing, in unprepared,” says Bob Dixon, Senior Patrol Officer case of weather changes, are all very important. with Red Deer County.” By law, all boaters, It is also essential for rafters to research the time it including rafters, are required to have life jackets or will take to float to their destination. Frequently, personal floatation devices with them while on the Search and Rescue, Fire Departments and RCMP river.” are called out to look for overdue rafters who Another issue pointed out to us is that people have miscalculated the river depth, flow speed and been leaving garbage on the water. Reports have conditions and took much longer than anticipated to been received of literally hundreds of cans and reach their destination. bottles on the bottom of the river left there by A major factor in the river rafting is the number of uncaring and inconsiderate people. people who insist on consuming liquor while on the Red Deer County Patrol would like to take this river. The consumption of liquor in any public place opportunity to remind all rafters that they should in Alberta is unlawful. Drinking a beer on the river Crime Prevention – A Community Conversation August 20, 2015 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Join us at the Innisfail Library to take part in a community conversation about crime prevention in Innisfail. Staff from the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre (CACPC) and the RCMP will lead us in a discussion about current issues facing our town. They will provide basic information about community safety and how to keep your home and property safe. The RCMP will present anti-fraud information. Participants will learn what crimes to report and how to report them.

Please call the library to pre-register at 403.227.4407.

Red Deer County News - August 2015 18 protective services continued Rural Crime Watch - Get Involved With Your Community Rural Crime Watch was continue to make their way into our province, 3. Deal positively with the inevitable/decrease crisis established in 1979 to assist benefiting from our wealth and prosperity. Due to management in dealing with crime issues RCMP with criminal activity in the vastness of the rural areas in which they patrol, 4. Use resources efficiently and effectively rural areas. It was originally rural RCMP personal are stretched. As society, we 5. Anticipate issues/develop policies to meet future called the Range Patrol assume crime prevention groups/associations are needs Program, which also included connected and communicating, but they are not. the “Report a Poacher Crime affects everyone; rural and urban, with 6. Gain commitment and bring the RCW group Program,” and was designed to reduce crime and Albertans (residential or business) having one thing together to work on common goals create awareness amongst farmers and ranchers. in common: We all want to feel safe and secure in 7. Give continuity during changing times/or new The program was supported by four associations; our communities. leadership The Cattle Commission, The Western Stock 8. Provide an opportunity to incorporate new ideas Growers Association, The Farmers Advocate and Central Alberta has several Rural Crime Watch and approaches when dealing with crime issues The RCMP. groups, with membership continuing to increase as incidents of crime continue. In March of this year, an Using these as the guiding principles, three main Over the past 40 years, Alberta has enjoyed strong entire new executive was elected to the Red Deer/ strategic goals for their group were established. economic growth, and that growth has changed the Lacombe RCW. Please visit (www.rdruralcrimewatch.com) to view face of rural Alberta and crime. Opportunities and their strategic plan. Should you have any questions, activities have moved away from smaller Due to the anticipated changes in the environment kindly send the president, Becky Wylie Jardine, a communities and many of its residents have and the necessity to engage the communities, as message. relocated to urban centers for schooling or work. well as other organizations and institutions, the Red Residential subdivisions and acreages have Deer/Lacombe RCW together with SSgt Morrison of With limited police resources, never has community become part of the landscape for residents who Blackfalds RCMP, felt it was imperative they been more important than now and into the future. wish to enjoy the country, yet work in urban settings. prepare a strategic plan going forward. The last two Rural Crime Watch will continue to be the “eyes and Communities are no longer defined by their heritage Monday evenings in June were spent with facilitator ears” for law enforcement and County Patrols. By and quality of life, when it comes to a place to live Richard Mullaney working through a three year investing in up-to-the-date public safety promotions, and invest. Strategic plan. utilizing the technology available (websites and fan out systems), the Red Deer/Lacombe RCW feels it As society, our problems have grown more What are the benefits of a Strategic Plan? As an is imperative we educate and engage with our complicated and complex, with rural Alberta not executive, they felt it would: communities/external stakeholders, as we continue being exempt from these issues. Law enforcement being proactive in dealing with crime and the 1. Clarify/redefine their role under new leadership still deals with machinery, livestock thefts and and identify/engage their target group/groups predicament’s which arise. burglary, but it also deals with “grow ops,” impaired drivers, drug/alcohol abuse, domestic violence, 2. Influence as opposed to be influenced – no one Do check out your local Rural Crime Watch group elder abuse and youth issues within our rural knows the community like its members and do become an active and engaged citizen. communities. Organized crime and criminal gangs

Red Deer County News - August 2015 19 operation services Construction Update

Construction in progress on Twp Rd 362, east of Rge Rd 244, east of Pine Lake. This road is receiving sight-line, culvert, and slope improvements.

Construction in progress on Rge Rd 234, south of Twp Rd 382, near Ardley, north of Delburne. This road is receiving improvements to slopes and culverts.

For more information on County Roads, visit www.rdcounty.ca Red Deer County News - August 2015 20