September / October 2020

BrazeauCOUNTY NEWS

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-A Big Splash +-Assessment Models -Harvest Safety -Farm Family Award -Report Crime Online REEVE'S REPORT I hope everyone enjoyed the summer in beautiful Brazeau announced in August almost $8 million toward the County. I also hope everyone was able to take at least project. Brazeau County will contribute $5 million. I want some time to relax and unwind after a very stressful spring to be very clear that this is not new money. Back in 2012, and early summer, with COVID-19 coming in like a storm the Council of the day decided to save money for five and wrecking so much for so many people. years to contribute, and that is the funding that will be released. Another storm appeared on the horizon at the end of July, when we learned the Province is considering I look at this through a business lens. By spending the $5 four scenarios to change the assessment model for oil million, we get almost $8 million back from the federal and gas companies. All of these scenarios would mean government to build a new modern amenity that will more money in the pockets of big oil and gas companies’ help attract workers and families to our area, on top shareholders and less in the pockets of you, the residents. of benefiting current residents. I consider this federal As a municipality, we use this money to keep taxes low, to funding as just a fraction of the money rural Alberta has build roads, and provide services to oil and gas companies sent to Ottawa that we’re finally seeing come back to and our residents, who are already hard hit by the double benefit our local community. whammy of the economic downturn and COVID-19. Council and staff are working hard on the 2021 budget, We expect a decision this fall, and have been lobbying and will be holding public budget meetings this fall. As against it and will continue to do so. Municipal taxpayers always, I encourage everyone to come out and see the shouldn’t suffer for the sake of corporate shareholders. decisions Council will be making, and to offer suggestions We have reached out to oil and gas companies and service and solutions. providers in order to come together and come up with a Made in Brazeau approach that works for everyone. In these times, more than ever, we need to harness the collective brainpower and innovation of everyone in Thanks to everyone who has written or signed a letter, our County to chart the best path to economic growth, who came to our public meetings, and is helping in sustainability, and prosperity. the fight against this proposal. It is great to see such passionate people who care very much about our way I hope everyone has had a safe start to school, and is of life in rural Alberta, and who want to see it built up, hopefully enjoying things falling back into a more normal not torn down. Brazeau County is a place we’ve made routine. our home. It’s where I come from, and I care about our businesses and the people that work for them. Sincerely, Bart Guyon Speaking of building, the Town of Drayton Valley will Reeve, Brazeau County be building a new pool, after the federal government [email protected] 780-542-0999 Councillors

Heidi Swan Donna Wiltse Marc Gressler Division 1 Councillor Division 2 Councillor Division 3 Councillor 780-515-9822 Home:780 894-3596 Home: 780-621-1521 [email protected] Cell: 780 898-0247 Cell: 780-898-2006 [email protected] [email protected]

Kara Westerlund Anthony Heinrich Sara Wheale Division 4 Councillor Division 5 Councillor Division 6 Councillor 780-898-4561 780-696-2468 780-514-4631 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

2 www.brazeau.ab.ca DESK OF THE CAO Hello Brazeau readers. This month from the desk of the CAO I would like to introduce you to Colin Swap, our General Manager of Finance. With the budget coming up and the proposed linear assessment changes, Colin is our finance guru to assist Council.

I encourage everyone to come to the budget meetings. Please don’t hesitate to contact mw with any concerns or questions.

Colin SwapColin Kind Regards, Jocelyn Whaley [email protected]

Through my time working at discussions Brazeau County is facing Brazeau County I have enjoyed the even greater challenges with the opportunities to communicate with introduction of policing costs in 2020, many of the residents, as well as with payment to be collected for both ello from the Finance work with Brazeau County Council 2020 and 2021 next year. By 2023 the Department! I am Colin to help provide the wide range of annual cost of policing for Brazeau Swap, the General Manager services residents enjoy. The Finance County will be $636,000. There is of Finance for Brazeau County. Department is tasked with a variety of also continued uncertainty about H functions, from preparing the annual the Province’s assessment model I was born and raised in Drayton Valley property tax notices to preparing the review and when municipalities and made the move to Edmonton yearly budget. will hear about what the impacts soon after graduation to complete of that provincial exercise will be. my post-secondary education. I One of the biggest events of our year Based on information provided graduated from MacEwan University is preparation of the annual budget to municipalities by the Rural in 2008 and spent the next 7 years to get ready for discussion by Council Municipalities Association (RMA), working as a financial analyst and at meetings in November. Finance the outcome of the review process treasurer in the construction has already been working with has the potential for a significant industry for Finning Canada and SMS other Brazeau County departments negative impact on linear revenue. Equipment. In 2015 my family and I to prepare a budget to present to If approved by the Province, this moved back to the area to be closer Council for discussion. will result in Council needing to to friends and family and to raise our consider several options that could kids in the small town atmosphere I Over the past few years, this process include reduction of service levels, enjoyed while growing up. has become more challenging as the tax increases, reduction in programs provincial economy continues to and grants or a combination of those. During my time at Brazeau County, I struggle, and Brazeau County works have been able to experience a few to balance fiscal responsibility with As we wait for some of those different roles within the Finance service levels, programs for residents, outstanding answers Finance will department, and in 2018 I accepted and re-investment in the community continue its work to serve Brazeau the position of General Manager through capital projects, as directed County and its residents. of Finance. by Council. Heading into 2021 budget

www.brazeau.ab.ca 3 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS July 7 Citizen Appreciation Program Floating Wetlands Project With the possible changes to the Council adopted a Citizen Council approved continued studies assessment model for taxation and Appreciation Program to recognize at the Constructed Floating Wetlands the COVID-19 pandemic, conditions residents, businesses, and community in Violet Grove in 2021 (and possibly were not favourable for attendance. groups who have taken the initiative 2020), dependent on research and to mow ditches and remove garbage other grants. The second phase will Hamlet of Lodgepole Roads from County public spaces such as further study how plants take up Council directed Administration to ditches, right of ways, cemeteries, nutrients from the lagoon water. submit a project application and and park space. This phase will double the size of the Memorandum of Agreement under wetlands and incorporate aeration. the Municipal Stimulus Program Recognition will be given in the (MSP) for overlaying the roads within form of hats and gloves with the August 18 the Hamlet of Lodgepole in 2021, Tidy Brazeau logo. The program RCMP Update with a MSP funding contribution of will be based on nominations from Staff Sergeant Harpreet Dhaliwal, $923,732.00 and Brazeau County the public. Nomination forms are Detachment Commander of the contribution of $226,268.00 taken available at www.brazeau.ab.ca/CAP. Thorsby/Breton detachment, from Roads Restricted Surplus. Staff Sergeant Erin Matthews, and Rural Addressing Bylaw Staff Sargent Malcolm Callihoo, MSP funding is limited to projects that Council adopted Bylaw 1052-20, Detachment Commander of the would not go forward in the absence which states the County will cover the Drayton Valley RCMP shared statistical of support through the stimulus installation, upkeep, and replacement comparisons for the detachments. program. In order to ensure success costs of the municipal addressing in receiving approved MSP funding, (blue sign) system. The cost of In Drayton Valley, total Criminal the project selected for MSP funding signs for new multi-lot or country Code offences fell to 298 between should be one that has never been residential subdivisions are still the January and July, compared to 380 previously considered or committed responsibility of the developer. in the same period in 2019. Crimes to due to budget constraints. against persons fell to 36 from 40, Pitch-In Program and property crimes fell to 208 from The Hamlet of Lodgepole has seen Council directed staff to proceed with 303. its roadway surface deteriorate and the 2020 Pitch-In Program, which reach the end of its expected life, had been delayed due to COVID-19. In Breton, total Criminal Code offences having been paved last in 1996, the This is an annual program in which were 377 for the period from January surface is 24 years old. local community groups can earn to July, compared to 406 in the same funding through picking up litter on period in 2019. Total property crimes The Hamlet of Lodgepole has seen county roadsides. Participants will be fell to 295 from 321, and total crimes numerous repairs completed on the required to ensure all public health against persons fell to 43 from 47. asphalt surface over the past few orders and guidelines are followed. The sergeants noted that the COVID- years, however, future maintenance 19 pandemic may contribute to the activities will be limited due to the Those interested in participating must decrease in crime, but that mental extent and cost of repairs. supply a letter of interest with a copy health calls have increased. of insurance and fill out an application September 18 form by visiting the County office 2021 Agricultural Capital Tenders or visiting www.brazeau.ab.ca. The Board Summer Tour Council passed a motion to make deadline to apply for the program is Council decided to cancel the planned itself the awarding body for capital July 31st. Clean up dates are from 2021 Provincial Agricultural Board project tenders. Staff will continue August 2nd to September 4th. Summer tour, which was to feature to perform all steps related to Brazeau County. preparing, accepting and opening

4 www.brazeau.ab.ca bids. Compliant bids will then be presented to Council for award at a Council meeting.

Letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Meeting with Minister Council directed staff to compose a letter to , the new Minister of Municipal Affairs, outlining Council’s concerns with the provincially proposed changes to the assessment model for oil and gas companies, and the timeline for those changes. CONGRATULATIONS Reeve Bart Guyon, Deputy Reeve Kara Westerlund, and Councillor Sara Councillor Donna Wiltse presents Harold and Wheale will meet with Minister Allard Lillian Smithinsky a gift to commemorate their 65th on Sept. 24. After two extremely wedding anniversary in July. Congratulations! successful public meetings, Council has gathered 196 letters from residents who are concerned with the proposed changes to the linear assessment model. Council is very grateful for the informed public who attended the meetings, and will be hand-delivering the residents’ letters to the new Minister when they meet with her at the Legislature.

Letter of Support for Agricultural Society Council approved writing a letter of support on behalf of the Drayton Valley and District Agricultural Society for an application to the Alberta CONGRATULATIONS Cultural and Tourism Community Grants for a Community Facility Reeve Bart Guyon presents a gift to Staff Sargent Enhancement Grant for accessibility Malcolm Callihoo, Detachment Commander of upgrades to their newly purchased the Drayton Valley RCMP, for six years of service Farmer’s Market building. in the area.

Staff Sergeant Callihoo has accepted a new post and is leaving the community.

www.brazeau.ab.ca 5 FUNDING COMES THROUGH FOR AQUATIC FACILITY

Reeve Bart Guyon and members of Council attended an announcement August 25 at the Clean Energy Technology Centre, where federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna and provincial Infrastructure Minister announced millions of dollars in support of 20 central Alberta projects, including a new aquatic facility in Drayton Valley.

In 2012, Brazeau County committed $5 million to support the project and to leverage funds from senior levels of governments, which has come to fruition. The 27,000-square-foot facility will include a lap pool, leisure pool, and lazy river. It is expected the 20 central Alberta projects will create up to 1,300 jobs.

6 www.brazeau.ab.ca THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK.

Reeve Bart Guyon presents a gift to Drayton Valley & District Historical Society president and Drayton Valley Museum Volunteer Pam Schaub for her years of volunteering in the community. Schaub will be leaving the com- munity. She and Charlie Miner (right) asked for the County’s support to obtain grants for the museum, which Council will provide.

NEW DEPUTY REEVE

Councillor Kara Westerlund was sworn in as Deputy Reeve at the July 7th Council meeting. Councillor Westerlund’s term as Deputy Reeve runs until February 2021.

www.brazeau.ab.ca 7 Assessment Concern Draws Droves

Hundreds of residents came out to community meetings on August 11th and 13th in Breton and at the County Administration Building to hear about proposed changes to oil and gas company assessment in rural Alberta. Brazeau County appreciates the questions, concerns, suggestions, and support offered by such a great turnout of residents concerning an issue that is extremely important to all rural Albertans.

8 www.brazeau.ab.ca www.brazeau.ab.ca 9 Assessment Model Review

Reeve Bart Guyon, Deputy Reeve Kara Westerlund, and Chief Administrative Officer Jocelyn Whaley met August 21 with former Minister of Municipal Affairs and MLAs Mark Smith and Brad Rutherford, along with Reeves and CAOs from Parkland County, Leduc County, the County of Wetaskiwin, and the Village of Warburg about the assessment model review. Budget Workshop Participate! Council will hold a public budget workshop on October 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with delegations from the public from 10 a.m. to noon in the Council chamber.

Delegations will have 15 minutes to present to Council and must schedule a time by contacting Courtney Whalen at 780-542-7777 or [email protected] before September 28.

There will be no unscheduled public input at this meeting.

Council will hold budget discussions on November 20, 24, 25, and 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Council chamber.

These meetings are open to the public.

10 www.brazeau.ab.ca SPEAK UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY Have your say on matters important to Brazeau County

We are seeking residents to serve on various boards and Council Committees. Apply today and make a difference in your community. Members are provided training and compensated for their time and expenses.

Get details and application forms at Submission deadline: October 16th www.brazeau.ab.ca For more information, contact 2020 Organizational meeting: October 20th Tina Kwirant at 780-542-7777

Organizational Meeting October 20th at 9 a.m. Council will appoint Council members and residents to the various committees and other bodies associated with Council, as well as redistributed council committee portfolios. The meeting is open to the public.

www.brazeau.ab.ca 11 POLICING COSTS 2020 AND BEYOND The numbers are in and this is what Brazeau County is looking at with the downloading for policing costs from the Province to the County.

Year Payment Date $ Amount Cost per Capita

2020 January 21, 2021 $105,163.00 $14.00 2021 April 21, 2021 $238,029.00 $31.00 2022 April 22, 2022 $370,326.00 $48.00 2023 April 23, 2023 $636,059.00 $82.00 2024 April 24, 2024 $636,059.00 $82.00

Due to COVID-19 the Province deferred payment of the 2020 installment of the new police costing model until 2021. The deferral means that in the first quarter of 2021 Brazeau County will be required to send $343,192 to the Provincial government for payments of the first two years of policing.

12 www.brazeau.ab.ca www.brazeau.ab.ca 13 Fly-In Visit

14 www.brazeau.ab.ca They flew in on aircraft of all shapes Fly-In Visit and sizes and left the crowds soaring.

razeau County Councillors and the Economic Development B team were out hosting a couple of booths at the Drayton Valley Airport’s Aviation Tour on August th8 .

The Pembina Regional Aerodrome Association, in partnership with Brazeau County, the Town of Drayton Valley, the Drayton Valley Hospitality & Tourism Authority and the Drayton Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, put on the event to welcome Mayors, MLAs, and business leaders from across Alberta. The event saw approximately 30 aircraft land at the Drayton Valley airport as the first stop in a tour to several rural airports.

www.brazeau.ab.ca 15 he guests, pilots and dignitaries T were greeted by our local County and Town Councils. Gift bags were given to each group as they landed and a tour of the airport was provided. Brazeau County hosted the free coffee and doughnuts booth as well as a booth that highlighted Brazeau County and everything we have to offer.

Our Reeve, Bart Guyon, toured several dignitaries around the airport, while Councillor Donna Wiltse talked to guests and answered questions at the Brazeau County booth. It was a great day for flying and a wonderful event to be part of. We are looking forward to future events at the Drayton Valley airport.

16 www.brazeau.ab.ca www.brazeau.ab.ca 17 THESEED

18 www.brazeau.ab.ca Agricultural Services ALBERTA Staff Contacts Dawnia McCann Manager of Agricultural Services CENTURY [email protected] FARM AND Corbyn Pankonin Assistant Agricultural Fieldman RANCH AWARD & ALUS Coordinator [email protected]

Nancy Chambers Agricultural Technician [email protected]

Agricultural Service Board Members 2019/2020 The Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award recognizes farm families who have continuously owned and actively Kara Westerlund, operated the same land for 100 years or more. Chairperson & Councillor Anthony Heinrich, Congratulations to Debbie and Allan Goddard and Family Vice-Chairperson & Councillor 2020 marks the family’s 101st continuous year farming their family’s original homestead. Heidi Swan, Councillor

Dallas Ekstrom, photos: MLA Mark Smith presents the Century Farm Member-At-Large Plaque to the Allan and Debbie Goddard Family. Henry Hughes, A selection of family photographs from the Goddard Member-At Large homestead. Allan Goddard, Member-At-Large

Duane Movald, Member-At-Large

www.brazeau.ab.ca 19 Attention Drivers! With harvest operations ongoing in Brazeau County, You can prevent farm equipment accidents on please be courteous and share the road with our public roads by focusing on three main areas: farmers. Large farm equipment may have blind spots and the operator may not be able to see you. Pass with • Make your equipment safe and visible, caution and only when it is safe to do so. • Follow safe driving tips, and

Road Safety Tips for Farmers on • Drive defensively. Public Roadways

From Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s “Safe Transportation of Farm Equipment in Alberta”

According to the Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance program, 13 per cent of farm-related fatalities across Canada are traffic related, and most of these involve tractors. As a farmer, you often travel long distances between fields, and this requires you to travel on public roads throughout Alberta. Farm equipment is oversized and slow compared to other vehicles using the roads, which can result in collisions and other accidents. To help avoid traffic collisions between your farm equipment and motorists, you need to ensure your equipment is clearly visible and follow all regulated requirements for lighting and signage.

20 www.brazeau.ab.ca Make it Safe, Make it Visible

Ensure your farm equipment is as visible as possible so approaching traffic has more lead time to react to a The slow moving slow-moving vehicle. vehicle sign is instantly recognizable not just • Follow all regulated requirements for lighting and for its colour scheme signage including the use of a slow moving vehicle and reflectivity but (SMV) sign. also for its shape. The distinctive shape • Make sure that the SMV sign is clean, not faded, of the SMV emblem and properly mounted. It must be on the rear of helps shed light on the the tractor or towed implement and clearly visible. practical nature of this SMV signs must be used on equipment travelling enduring symbol. less than 40 km/hr. While the emblem began • The use of reflective tape and reflectors for large as a regular equilateral equipment travelling at night or in dim lighting triangle with a 12-inch conditions is recommended. In Canada, reflective fluorescent orange material should be red and white strips on the rear center, with 1 ¾” red of the equipment, and yellow reflective material reflective borders, during on the front. testing, however, one of the graduate assistants • Complete a safety check of tractor and trailed working on the project equipment before travel. repeatedly ripped his clothing on the corner • Use safety-type hitch pins, making sure they are of the emblem while securely fastened. Hitch trailed equipment to the climbing onto a rear- drawbar. mount tractor on which the emblem had been fitted. Ironically, a safety symbol had become a safety hazard with its sharp corners. (As the story goes, his mother was also not happy about needing to repeatedly mend his clothing.) So it was off with the corners, and the unique shape of the SMV symbol has become one of the most recognizable safety signs for farmers and ranchers worldwide.

www.brazeau.ab.ca 21

ALUS BRAZEAU PHOTO CONTEST

A G R I C U L T U R E O R E N V I R O N M E N T A L P H O T O S Submission Deadline is November 1, 2020 S U B M I T P H O T O S T O A L U S @ B R A Z E A U . A B . C A O R D R O P O F F A T C O U N T Y O F F I C E

22 www.brazeau.ab.ca ALUS SEEKS NEW PARTICIPANTS FOR 2021! are you a farmer or rancher with some marginal or ecologically sensitive acres?

ALUS can help you establish wetlands, Your ALUS projects will produce native prairie, pollinator habitat and cleaner air, cleaner water and more other projects on your land. biodiversity, benefiting both your farm and your community. Even better, ALUS pays you annually to keep these projects in prime Across Canada, more than 830 working order. agricultural producers have already enrolled over 23,000 acres in the ALUS program. Join us! For more information, contact Corbyn Pankonin at Brazeau County: Box 77, 7401 Twp Rd 494 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R1 Phone: 780-542-7777 Email: [email protected] ALUS.CA "Conservation will ultimately boil down to rewarding the private landowner who conserves the public interest." -Aldo Leopold, 1934

www.brazeau.ab.ca 23

Coming Early November WORKING WELL -WORKSHOP-

Working Well offers province-wide, hands-on workshops for well owners to learn the basics of:

• Groundwater • Well construction • Contamination risks • Well reclamation • Best management practices • Common well problems

24 www.brazeau.ab.ca ALBERTA ONSITE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

21115 – 108 Ave NW www.aowma.com Edmonton, AB T5S 1X3 18774897471

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21115 – 108SAVE Ave NW MONEYwww.aowma.com 18774897471 Maintaining your systemEdmonton, can AB T5Shelp 1X3 avoid costly repairs or replacement.

REDUCE OR ELIMINATE RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH Unmaintained systems can cause expose to pathogens which are a risk to public health.

Working Well offers province-wide, PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT hands-on workshops for well owners Proper system operation and maintenance ensures we aren't to learn the basics of: negatively impacting source and surface waters.

RECYCLE WATER Wastewater is cleaned through the soil and returned to underground aquifers.

Participate in a No-Cost Septic Sense Webinar Best management practices • Sep 14, 2020 or Sep 16, 2020

Learn more: www.wcowma.com/blog/septicsense2020/

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Participate in a No-Cost Septic Sense Webinar

Sep 14, 2020 or Sep 16, 2020

Learn more: www.wcowma.com/blog/septicsense2020/ AGRICULTURE SERVICE BOARD STUDENT BURSARY The Agricultural Service Board of Brazeau County will provide up to two $500 bursaries to students residing in Brazeau County enrolled in a postsecondary institute in pursuit of the following:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or Environment from a recognized University.

Diploma in Agriculture or Environment from a recognized College.

Degree or diploma directly related to Agriculture from recognized community colleges or universities.

DON'T MISS OUT! The deadline for applications is October 31 of the current year.

Contact Brazeau County for application forms and for more information.

26 www.brazeau.ab.ca Community Connection Covid may have changed many things but it hasn’t changed the way we feel about our volunteers!

Certificates can be purchased at the Town Office starting Sept 8 through Oct 7 and made available for pick up starting Oct 12. If you have any questions please contact Emily at FCSS at 780-514-2221

www.brazeau.ab.ca 27 DRAYTON VALLEY AND DISTRICT FCSS HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM Our Home Support Program is designed to enhance independent living, reduce isolation and promote a safe quality home life.

The program is available to people who are unable to manage household duties due to age, disability, illness or recent hospital discharge.

Services provided may include: dusting, washing floors, changing bedding, cleaning bathroom, meal preparation, companionship and connection to other community resources.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 780-514-2206

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28 www.brazeau.ab.ca Let us lend an ear when you need it most! Subsidized Mental Health Support is now available! Call any of the following counsellors to set up an appointment today! We can help!

S. Dodds Counselling Services - (780)515-1278 Brenda Petrie Psychotherapy and Consulting - (780)621-9254 Dr. Lisa Buys Counselling - (780)237-5699 Judith Gill Psychological Services - (780)621-1196

Early Childhood enrich programing, teaching children to be stewards to our Earth. Children will have experiences incorporating Development Centre music, swimming, nature, gross and fine motor practice.

The Early Childhood Development Centre is now open to The Mighty Learners want to send a great big “Thank capacity with 62 spaces with ages ranging from 19 months You” to FCSS for the funding they are providing to cre- to kindergarten age. We want to thank the community for ate outdoor learning backpacks for the children to take all their support during these trying times as we navigate home and use with their family. These backpacks will through Covid-19 and guidelines set out by the province. help extend the learning that is happening at the cen- Childcare looks a little different in practice, with all the tre in the home. extra sanitation and completion of daily health checks. A supportive, nurturing environment for children and par- ents is still at the forefront of our practice.

The Mighty Learners room is a nature enriched program with nature encounters. The early childhood educator will work in partnership with community partners to

If your non-profit organization would like us to include any information about your group, your upcoming events or announcements, please forward your information to Ken MacInnis at [email protected] Disclaimer: Brazeau County has the right to review, edit or reject submitted articles for inclusion into the Brazeau News. Content will be subject to space availability and appropriateness to the theme.

www.brazeau.ab.ca 29 FALL PROGRAMS

Registration opens August 31, 2020.

Essential Skills ADULT Work Prep LEARNING GED Prep PROGRAMS Digital Skills for Seniors Reading / Writing / Math Tutoring

ESL Beginner ESL ESL Intermediate ESL Advanced PROGRAMS CELPIP / IELTS information Conversation Groups Tutoring

Exam Invigilation ADULT Newcomers Assistance / Welcome LEARNER Information SUPPORT New Futures Career Transition Program

CONTACT US:

780-542-3373 [email protected] To learn more, visit us at dvcommunitylearning.ca

30 www.brazeau.ab.ca www.brazeau.ab.ca 31 Contact Names and Numbers BRAZEAU COUNTY EMERGENCY ON CALL 780-542-8770 Brazeau County Office 780-542-7777 Community Peace Officers Fax Line 780-542-7770 Steve Goodman 780-202-2271 Planning & Development 780-542-2667 Jesse Shymansky 780-202-0047

Brazeau Fire Services Other Numbers Drayton Valley Fire Alarms 55+ Recreation Centre 780-542-4737 Breton Fire Alarms Alive 55 Program 780-514-2206 Lodgepole Fire Alarms 911 Beehive Support Services 780-542-3113 Forest Fires 310-3473 Brazeau Foundation 780-542-2712 Breton Food Bank 780-696-3669 Other Emergency Numbers Breton Library 780-696-3740 Alberta Highways 1-888-255-5554 David Thompson Regional Health 780-542-4415 Ambulance 911 Drayton Area Food Bank 780-514-3777 Animal Control 780-514-0372 Drayton Valley Municipal Library 780-514-2722 Crime Stoppers 1-800-922-8477 FCSS Breton 780-696-3636 Distress Line 1-800-232-7288 FCSS Drayton Valley 780-514-2200 Drayton Valley Hospital 780-542-5321 Meals on Wheels 780-542-3216 Poison Centre 1-800-332-1414 Omniplex 780-514-2234 Police 911 or 780-542-4456 Parent to Parent 780-621-2849 Sustainable Resources 780-542-6616 Park Valley Pool 780-514-2225 Rotary Children's Library 780-514-3800 Brand Inspector 403-780-6202 Town of Drayton Valley 780-514-2200 Terry Hjelmeland or 403-704-5418 Village of Breton 780-696-3636

Transfer Station Hours Community Association Contacts Berrymoor Centre 780-542-4561 Transfer Station Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Buck Creek Community Association 780-234-5443 Violet Grove 9 - 7 9 -7 9 -5 Carnwood Country Hall Society 780-542-2378 Easyford 1 - 6 9 - 6 9 -5 Cynthia Rec Centre 780-542-9732 Lindale 9 - 6 9 -5 Easyford Community Hall 780-898-8385

Buck Creek 2 - 7 9 - 6 9 -5 Funnell Community Association 780-898-3957

Rocky Rapids 4 - 8 8:30 - 6 9 -5 780-241-3957 Lindale Community Association 780-621-8564 Cynthia 11 - 6 9 -5 Lodgepole Recreation Society 780-894-3520 Breton 9 - 2 9 - 6 9 -5 New Moose Hill Community Club 780-696-2109 Lodgepole 11 - 8 9 -5 Rocky Rapids Community League 780-542-5923

Brazeau County Violet Grove Community Club 780-542-7864 Box 77, 7401 Twp Rd 494 Whitby Community League 780-542-2729 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R1 www.whitbyhall.ca Phone: 780-542-7777 Fax: 780-542-7770