Red Deer County News official news from red deer county centre may 2017 TOWN OF BOWDEN PLANS TO ANNEX COUNTY LAND

At the April 11 Council meeting, Red Deer County announced that it has received a formal Notice of Intent to Annex Lands (see map on page 2) from the Town of Bowden.

During a meeting held on December 7, 2016, with representatives of both municipalities in attendance, the Town expressed their desire to annex approximately 89.8 hectares (222 acres) located directly adjacent to the Town’s western boundary.

All of the subject lands are owned by the Town and include the Town’s waste- water lagoon, a non-operating land fill, a lift station for the South Red Deer WHAT’S INSIDE: Regional Wastewater System, a private commercial grain processing plant, as well some developed and undeveloped road and railroad right of ways. Bowden Annexation Map...... Pg. 2 Public Notices...... Pg. 9 Given that the lands are owned by the Town, and that no other land owners are involved, the County has agreed in principle to the proposed annexation area, Assessment Information...... Pg. 14 and advised the Town to proceed with the annexation process.

As part of the annexation process, the Town also held an open house on Publication Mail Agreement No 42792513 March 28, 2017, to allow for public input. The process of annexation should Return undeliverable items to: begin in the near future. Red Deer County 38106 Rge Rd 275 • Red Deer County, AB • T4S 2L9

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Continued from page 1. The map shown above demonstrates the formal Notice of Intent to Annex Lands received from the Town of Bowden. The highlighted section in orange is the land that has been proposed for annexation by the Town of Bowden.

T OWN HALL MEETING VUOL NTEER APPRECIATION EVENT WITH COUNCILLOR MOORE - DIVISION 6 Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Poplar Ridge Hall 7:00 PM Town Hall to discuss the Crime Prevention Strategy

Join me for an Open House. Ask questions. Share your ideas.

ROAD NOTICE Red Deer County advises residents and motorists of the following road closure that will be in effect from May 1, 2017 until approximately June 15, 2017: Gasoline Alley at the intersection of Laura Avenue and Lantern Street. Volunteers enjoyed appetizers and a comedy show at the annual Volunteer Appreciation event on April 5, 2017.

Red Deer County News - May 2017 2 What’s Happening in Red Deer County

Kneehill Valley 4-H Beef Club Sew and So’s - Quilting the Markerville’s Fensala Hall Ol’ Achievement Day - May 29 at first Tuesday of every month at Tyme Dance - Saturday May 6, the Innisfail Auction Market. Valley Centre Community Hall. 2017. Doors open at 7:00 PM, Show at 1:00 PM and sale to Contact Donna at 403.347.7198 dance starts at 7:30 PM. We welcome your start at 7:00 PM. for more information. $12.50/person with tickets available at the door. Light feedback! Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides Small Business Training lunch will be provided. Features Y ou can contact us with questions or - May 28, 2017. Funds raised Sessions - Social Media for the Corry Boys with Blaine “The comments at: [email protected] will go directly to Dog Guide Start Ups: May 18, Free Piano Man” Latwick. or 403.350.2150 training programs. Visit Business Plan Sessions on www.walkfordogguides.com for Mondays throughout May. Ghostpine 40+ Garage Sale at Moira Duley - Corporate Communications Specialist more information. All sessions take place at the the Pine Lake Hub Adam Ferguson - Corporate Communications Coordinator Community Futures Central - May 20, Tyler Harke - Corporate Communications Manager Community Centre Wild Rose Draft Horse Field Alberta Training Room in 2017. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. twitter.com/reddeercounty and Pioneer Days - June 3 & downtown Red Deer. Please Lunch and coffee for sale. 4, 2017 at the Double Tree call 403.342.2055 for Tables: $15.00 Call Jannine youtube.com/rdcounty Village Museum. Gates open at registration. Richards, 403.886.4829. facebook.com/reddeercounty 9:00 AM both days. For more information please phone Delburne Mayor’s Tea in Glenellen Community Centre 403.728.3875, email celebration of Seniors Week - Garage Sale - May 20, 2017. Red Deer County welcomes reader [email protected] or visit Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 2:00 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Lunch submissions, but reserves the right to www.doubletreevillage.com. PM, Delburne Drop-In Centre. available. Tables - $10.00. approve/disapprove content. Seniors 60+ are invited to join Call Sharon at 403.227.2834. Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournaments Mayor and Council for pie and Current issues of County News are at Crossroads Ag. Park, Pine ice cream. For more information 70th Annual Highland Games available free of charge at the Red Deer Lake - call Carol at 403.749.3654. - June 17, 2017 @ Westerner County Centre, or can be viewed online at June 2-4: Enter by May 29 Park. Call Donna for more www.rdcounty.ca June 23-25: Enter by June 19 Three Hills Victim Services information at 403.346.4938 or Aug. 11-13: Enter by Aug. 7 Association Annual Lobster go to www. Have an Event? Contact Roselie at Fest - Saturday June 10 at the reddeerhighlandgames.ca. 403.224.3181 or Trochu Community Centre. We are happy to list upcoming events [email protected]. Tickets available until June 3. in and around the Red Deer County For more information call area. Submit your information to: 403.443.5539. [email protected]

ROAD BANS IN RED DEER COUNTY

Effective 7AM Friday, March 24 road bans were put into effect in the jurisdiction of Red Deer County excluding all industrial and commercial subdivisions. All gravel roads remain at 100 percent of axle weight allowance unless otherwise stated. For inquiries and updates, call 403.350.2150 or visit the County website at www.rdcounty.ca

NEED FILL? ROUGH SOD - BLACK DIRT - CLAY CALL 403.350.2150 ext 251 Red Deer County’s drainage program is continuing in 2017. We are looking for places to put excavation material from our road ditches. This material is usually a mix of rough sod and black dirt (sometimes mixed with clay; sometimes mixed with wood chips). Please give Evan Bedford a call at 403.350.2150 ext 251. Please note that due to environmental restrictions, this material cannot be used to fill in established wetlands. If you have called in previous years, please be assured that your name is still on the list, but that ditch-work has not, as yet, occurred in your area.

Red Deer County News - May 2017 3 agriculture services ROADSIDE VEGETATION CONTROL by Roland Krusi, Agricultural Coordinator

Roadsides are an ideal location for weeds to thrive because they provide a wide variety of growing conditions, the desirable vegetation is commonly disturbed leaving bare ground exposed, and roadsides act as a collecting site for weed seeds blown in the wind or dropping from vehicles. These invasive weeds pose a risk to native vegetation, can interfere with sightlines and stop snow.

To reduce the threat of these invasive plants, Red Deer County uses an Integrated Pest Management approach (IPM). IPM involves understanding the pest to be controlled and using a combination of methods to achieve acceptable control. These methods include: cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical control. The County uses seeding to encourage the establishment of desirable vegetation and reduce the opportunity for the establishment of weeds, mowing is used to help reduce the spread of certain weeds and seeds, and herbicide is used to reduce and eliminate perennial weeds that are already established.

The Roadside Weed Control Program has been operational in the County for several decades. The Program involves County staff traveling County roads and highways looking for and spot spraying weeds listed in the Alberta Weed Control Act. The use of the spot spraying methods reduces the amount of herbicide used without sacrificing the level of control achieved while having a minimal effect on the desirable/native vegetation.

A secondary target for the Roadside Weed Control Program is tall growing brush and small trees. Brush and trees pose a major risk to the safety of humans and wildlife. Brush and trees can block sightlines at intersections, conceal wildlife that may run onto the roadway, impede the movement of farm equipment, and increase the snow drifting potential on roads. Trees also shade the roadway which increases the amount of time the road takes to dry in the spring or after a rainfall. The increased drying time significantly increases the maintenance costs of a road.

The 2017 Roadside Weed Control Program will begin May 15 and will continue until October 31. Any landowner can opt out of this program for the ditches that are adjoined to their land by contacting the County and completing a Vegetation Control Agreement. The agreement states that the County will not apply herbicide, but the landowner must control noxious weeds, destroy prohibited noxious weeds, and maintain proper signage (provided by Red Deer County). The agreements are permanent until they are either terminated by the landowner or Red Deer County.

To ensure that staff has enough time to amend the roadside spraying program, the deadline to sign up for Vegetation Control Agreements is May 15, 2017. The the deadline for Ditch Haying Permit Applications is also May 15, 2017. More information on Vegetation Control Agreements and Ditch Haying Permits is available on the Red Deer County website. If you have any questions about Vegetation Control agreements or if you would like to sign up, please contact the Agricultural Services Department at 403.342.8654. RENTAL SPRAYER PROGRAM Red Deer County is making another addition to the Rental Sprayer fleet this year. We are building a walking axle pasture sprayer with a 110 gallon (416L) tank. It will be able to be pulled with a small tractor or a UTV depending on the terrain. We are planning to roll out this sprayer for use on tall buttercup and other weeds that may be in rough pastures.

The County has once again partnered with Innisfail Co-op Green Way as a distributor of our rental sprayers. They will be distributing the same equipment as Red Deer County.

Here is some information on the spraying equipment available from Red Deer County or Central Alberta Co-op Green Way:

Truck Box Sprayer: • Fits in the back of a pickup truck (short or long box) • 50 Gallon Tank • 20ft boom and hose and handgun

ATV Mounted Sprayer: • Fits on the back of an ATV or UTV • 14 Gallon Tank • 8ft boom or 30ft boomless (depending on the particular unit) and hose and handgun

3 Point Hitch Sprayer • Attaches to 3-point hitch • 50 Gallon Tank • 30 ft boomless nozzles and hose and handgun

All sprayers cost only $30/day for rent. If you are interested in renting any of this equipment, or have further questions, please contact either Megan with Red Deer County at 403.342.8654 or Central Alberta Co-op Green Way at 403.227.3466.

Red Deer County News - May 2017 4 agriculture services continued CAN I GRAZE MY COWS ON LAND I HAVE ENROLLED IN ALUS? by Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator

This is the most common question we get about the ALUS (Alternative Land Use Services) Program in Red Deer County. In short, yes you can - but there are a few key criteria that landowners should be aware of.

So far, most ALUS projects involving grazing, involve a change from continuous grazing to some kind of controlled, management intensive rotational grazing. For the most part, the grazed acres being enrolled in ALUS are the riparian areas around wetlands and along creeks and rivers. Fencing is sometimes involved, but not always.

We have developed a suite of “Sustainable Grazing Management Guidelines”. In most situations, if a grazier changes his / her grazing management to adopt this kind of grazing management, there will be an increase in ecosystem services being produced from the land and ALUS can pay you for that new management.

Below are the guidelines. Please note that these guidelines are just that - guidelines. They are NOT hard, set-in-stone rules. Every site, every situation, every year, is different. These guidelines give us all a place to start our conversations.

SUSTAINABLE GRAZING GUIDELINES • Grazing when the soils are at their driest, or frozen (typically but not always, July 15 to April 15). This timeframe is also typically after most wildlife and waterfowl have reared their young • Providing a long rest and recovery time between grazes (typically but not always, 60-90 growing season days) • Balancing stocking rate with forage production. Balanced stocking rates are typically but not always, around 0.6 AUM/acre for riparian areas, 0.2 AUM/acre for aspen forest, 0.1 AUM/acre for coniferous forest, 0.3 to 0.6 AUM/acre for native grass, and up to 1.0 AUM/acre for tame grass (note: AUM means “Animal Unit Months”). Typically but not always, achieving this stocking rate using shorter grazing times (around 3 to 5 days) is preferable • Providing upland drinking water (further is generally better…typically at least 100’ and preferably 200’ from the water body) • Providing upland salt and minerals (further is generally better…typically at least 100’ and preferably 200’ from the water body) • Controlling weeds • Leaving sufficient grazing residual: a general guideline is 6” standing of this year’s growth, or managing such that the amount of accumulated litter (from past years) is at least 800 pounds per acre • (If applicable) Removing livestock if they are browsing preferred trees and shrubs

If you have areas in your pastures around wetlands or along streams and rivers, and you think these Sustainable Grazing Management Guidelines can fit into your operation, let’s talk (please call me at 403.505.9038 or email [email protected]). With ALUS, you can get up to 75% of the costs of infrastructure like fencing and alternative watering systems. Plus, you can get up to $30 per acre per year for the grazing lands that you are enrolling. ENTREPRENEURIAL AG TOUR (EAT)

Red Deer County’s Entrepreneurial Ag Tour (EAT) has taken us to over 75 progressive and innovative farm locations over the past 14 years. The 15th annual tour date will be finalized in the coming weeks and will GREEN ACREAGES PROJECT DRAW FOR $2,000 take place either the last week of July or the first week of August 2017. Have you ever thought about creating pollinator habitat ecobuffer, installing fencing manage a wetland, reducing run-off, or otherwise Watch the County News and www.rdcounty.ca for details. “greening” your property? Through the Green Acreages program Acreage Owners have potential access to funding to help make ideas Red Deer County’s Agricultural Service Board is planning a great 2017 like this, a reality. tour with visits to grain farmers, livestock producers, a craft beer Green Acreages provides technical assistance to acreage malting facility and other diverse agricultural operations producing and landowners to complete their Green Acreages Guide and their Green processing food in the world’s agricultural marketplace. We hope you Acreages Action Plan, and cost-shares on approved projects. can join us! Projects may be eligible for 60% of costs, up to $2,000. This year, anyone applying to the Green Acreages program will also be entered in a draw at the end of the year for additional funding for their project. Two project entries will be drawn. First prize will raise the maximum funding to $4,000, and second prize will raise the maximum funding to $3,000 for your project. Winners of this draw will be announced on December 1, 2017, after all approved project receipts from this year’s projects have been submitted.

Contact Aimee Delaney, Green Acreages Coordinator at 403.350.2150, [email protected] or Cynthia Pohl, Green Acreages Liaison at 403.749.2655, [email protected] to see if your ideas are eligible for the Green Acreages Program.

With help from the Sylvan Lake Management Committee, we have funding specifically for acreages in the Sylvan Lake Watershed portion of Red Deer County. Apply today while funding is still available.

Red Deer County News - May 2017 5 council highlights DIVISION 1 TOWN HALL MEETING RESPONSES - MARCH 16, 2017 WITH PHILIP MASSIER I would like to thank everyone who Volunteer Fire Hall - There is a resident Private Campgrounds – A number of attended the March 16 community meeting desire for a fire hall in the community. residents did not agree with the at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre. Historically, there has not been enough assessment of private campgrounds and It was a wonderful opportunity to meet with volunteer interest shown. Interested cited that other counties are not assessing area residents and share information and persons should contact Protective campsites. Ratepayers were told to contact listen to concerns. This article provides a Services. The community could do their Assessment Department, and that they summary of matters raised, and responses own survey to determine if there are have the ability to appeal. It was suggested provided during the meeting; as well as enough volunteers to make a department that a write-up be placed in the County additional information that was not readily viable. In the interim, there is the potential News, so that anyone wanting to avoid available that night. for residents to serve and train under assessment could do so within the confines Delburne or other fire departments. of the rules. Use of Pine Lake Day Use Area – The evening started with a presentation by Road Signs and Rural Addressing – It Funding for Lake and Restoration Kimberly Tricker respecting a Community was discussed how Canada Post has Society – Residents were advised that the Vision and Survey. Residents discussed linked rural addresses; however, the lake is under provincial jurisdiction and that the desire for a public beach area; if not at majority of residents prefer box numbers the County provides annual funding to the this site is there Municipal Reserve land for mailing addresses. Residents were Society. available? The beach area could be advised to contact Canada Post directly maintained by a community association. It with their concerns. The County rural Beaver Bounty – Will the County put in was suggested that the public could use address “blue sign” replacement program place a Beaver Bounty? Of the 50 the beach front strip at Sandy Cove, was discussed and residents were told that residents in attendance, six indicated that although public parking is an issue at that signs will be replaced throughout 2017. they have beaver problems. location. The recently approved Aspen Shores Estates Area Structure Plan has Road Issues – Residents questioned the Central Alberta Regional Trail Society – plans for an 11 acre public access lakefront status of Township Road 370. The County Residents were advised that the Society is Municipal Reserve lot. Residents also is planning construction in 2018; most actively pursuing trail construction; discussed the condition of the boat launch landowner consents have been obtained. however, Council has not approved any – the pads have shifted over time, and a The County is having some problems with funding for trails. hole has formed offshore, making trailering Environmental Approvals, which have difficult. Residents want the County to resulted in the project being delayed. Other Solid Waste Reuse - Can we put items for consider moving the ramp location north. concerns raised, and which will be reuse on Facebook? No. The day use site has limited parking; and a reviewed by Administration, include: query was made whether the road Gasoline Alley Mosque – Is this allowance to the north, which has been • Rosewood/Taunton paved roads – too proceeding? No. fenced off, could be used for day use much salt applied this winter. expansion (beach or new ramp). Residents • People speeding on Township Road Internet – The Elnora area has poor were told that in addition to the repair of the 364 going to boat launch from Highway internet connection. Residents were boat launch, that updated seasonal toilets 816. advised that the County continues to lobby and a camp kitchen area also in the • Range Road 230. Approach culvert 200 the Province for assistance in this area; County’s plans. All concerns and ideas metres north of Lousana Access too and that improvements to Connectivity and discussed will be raised with the County’s small/high. Broadband is identified within the County’s Operations Department. Residents will be • Paving of Range Road 245 will be recently completed Economic Development advised of any future plans for undertaken when numbers warrant. Strategy. construction. • Culvert South Pine Lake Road east of Scottie’s. There is flooding because Hub Gate – Residents believed that the culvert too small. gate was installed by the County and requested if the County could make repairs to the steel bar.

STARS Helipad – Has the County approached STARS respecting development of a helipad at the Hub? No.

Red Deer County News - May 2017 6 council minutes municipal planning council municipal planning commission commission APRIL 11, 2017 APRIL 11, 2017 APRIL 25, 2017

The meeting was called to order at 10:40 AM with The meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM with The meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM with Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor D.B. Church, Chairman Councillor P.J.R. Massier, Mayor J.J. Wood, Chairman Councillor P.J.R. Massier, Mayor J.J. Wood, Councillors J.M. Bota, C.R. Huelsman, R.R. Lorenz, Councillors J.M. Bota, D.B. Church, C.R. Huelsman, Councillors J.M. Bota, D.B. Church, C.R. Huelsman, P.J.R. Massier and C. Moore in attendance. R.R. Lorenz and C. Moore being in attendance. R.R. Lorenz and C. Moore being in attendance. AGENDA & MINUTES AGENDA & MINUTES AGENDA & MINUTES The agenda and minutes of the March 28, 2017, The agenda and minutes of the April 11, 2017, meeting The agenda and minutes of the March 28, 2017, meeting were approved as submitted. were approved as submitted. meeting were approved as submitted. REPORTS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS 2016 Audited Financial Statements – unanimous Newleaf Essentials – Block OT, Plan 2369JK, SW Construction Capital Corp. /2000834 Alberta Inc. approval was given to approve the 2016 Audited 23-34-1-5 (Division 4) - Lot 32, Block 1, Plan 082-9620, SE 33 37-27-4 Financial Statements as at December 31, 2016, as The property is located west of the Town of Bowden (Division 2) presented. east of Hwy 2A on Rge Rd 11B. Unanimous approval The property is located south of the City of Red Deer was given to the application for a Value Added within Piper Creek Business Park on Spruce Drive. Policy No. 1.010, Councillor Remuneration – Agricultural Industry with a floor area greater than 600 Unanimous approval was given to the application for a unanimous approval was given to revised Policy No. m2 (1,502 m2 / 16,200 ft2 Flour Mill), subject to 12 relaxation to the minimum area size requirement for a 1.010, Councillor Remuneration, with the new policy to conditions. Commercial Recreation Facility-Indoor for the come into effect following the October 16, 2017, operation of an archery tag sports business within an municipal election. SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS existing lease bay building, subject to six conditions. N.J. Morfitt – NW 35-34-1-5 (Division 4) Town of Bowden – Notice of Intent to Annex – The property is located approximately 3 miles north of SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS unanimous approval was given to approve, in principle, the Town of Bowden, west of Hwy 2 on Rge Rd 12. Sigmund Brouwer Inc. – NE 24-37-26-4 (Division 1) the Town of Bowden’s proposed annexation, pursuant Unanimous approval was given to subdivide an The property is located approximately 8.5 miles to the proposed process for negotiation and approximate 11-acre parcel containing a farmstead, southeast of the City of Red Deer South of consultation as presented by the Town in its formal subject to seven conditions. Hwy 595 on Rge Rd 260. Decision on the subdivision Notice of Intent to Annex Lands from Red Deer County. application was referred to administration for further Interterra Resources Inc. – Lot 5A, Block 3, Plan review with the applicant regarding the proposed size Policy No. 4.001, Development Securities – 042-6989, NE 29-37-27-4 (Division 2) of the parcel and to address access concerns for unanimous approval was given to amend Policy No. The property is located south of the City of Red Deer adjacent landowners with Mayor Wood, Councillors 4.001 (Development Agreement Provisions – Letters of within Gasoline Alley West on the corner of Waskasoo Bota, Church, Huelsman, Lorenz and Massier being in Credit Associated with Construction of Subdivision Avenue and Lantern Street. Unanimous approval was favor and Councillor Moore being opposed. Infrastructure) with the amendments as presented. given to subdivide 1.84 hectares (4.55 acres) to create two parcels more suitable in size in accordance with Hubert and Klara Bystrom – NE 30-37-1-5 County Land – unanimous approval was given to the plans for Laura Avenue, subject to five conditions. (Division 5) authorize Administration to negotiate The property is located approximately 4 miles south of with prospective buyers regarding the terms and Interterra Resources Inc. – Lots 3A & 4A, Block 5, the Town of Sylvan Lake west of Hwy 781on Rge Rd conditions of sale of NE 20-35-3-5 and SW 28-35-3-5 Plan 162-3984, NE 29-37-27-4 (Division 2) 15. Unanimous approval was given to subdivide a and to authorize the County Manager to execute the The property is located south of the City of Red Deer 16.4-hectare (40.6-acre) parcel containing a necessary documents for the sale of these properties. within Gasoline Alley West on the corner of Waskasoo farmstead, subject to seven conditions. Avenue and Lantern Street. Unanimous approval was DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND REPORTS given for a boundary adjustment to create more Warren and Gloria Blair – Lot 1, Plan 962-0145, SW Bylaw No. 2017/3 – unanimous approval was given to suitable parcel sizes, subject to five conditions. 18-37-27-4 (Division 2) amend Bylaw No. 2017/3, the bylaw to Amend Bylaw The property is located approximately 1.5 miles north No. 15/99, the Burnt Lake Area Structure Plan (ASP), Alhambra Stables – Lot 1, Plan 912-2117, SE 13-38- of the Town of Penhold adjacent to Hwy 2A on Twp Rd and to adopt the bylaw as amended. 28-4 (Division 2) 372. Unanimous approval was given for a boundary The property is located approximately 0.5 miles west of adjustment to increase the parcel size of Lot 1, Plan SW 26-34-3-5 (Division 4) – unanimous approval was the City of Red Deer west of Hwy 2 on Twp Rd 382. 962-0145, to include the existing dwelling within the given to advise the Natural Resources Unanimous approval was given to subdivide 55.43 property boundaries, subject to six conditions. Conservation Board that Red Deer County has no acres from Lot 1, Plan 912 2117 to be consolidated objections to the application to construct an addition to with adjacent Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 002-4627 to The meeting adjourned at 10:31 AM. a dry cow / heifer barn / maternity barn on SW 26-34- accommodate expansion of an equestrian centre and 3-5 with no increase in numbers being proposed. stables, subject to eight conditions.

SE 7-35-28-4, DCD-23, (Division 4) – unanimous The meeting adjourned at 10:01 AM. * * * approval was given to for first reading to Bylaw No. 2017/11 to amend Direct Control District #23 to include Automotive and Minor Recreation Vehicle Sales/ * * * Rentals as a permitted Use on this property and to schedule the public hearing for May 23, 2017.

The meeting adjourned at 12:12 PM. * * * Red Deer County News - May 2017 7 council minutes continued council CHANGES COMING TO MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMPENSATION

APRIL 25, 2017 At the April 11 County Council meeting, a Committee members also felt it important to review of the Councillor Remuneration set a remuneration that would reflect the The meeting was called to order at 10:17 AM with Policy was brought forward. This is a nature of the responsibilities of Elected Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor D.B. Church, regular process that occurs prior to the Officials, while ensuring that the policy Councillors J.M. Bota, C.R. Huelsman, R.R. Lorenz, P.J.R. Massier and C. Moore in attendance. October municipal election. The proposed reflected the separation between Elected amendments to the policy were adopted by Officials and County employees. Elected AGENDA & MINUTES Council and will come into effect following Officials are the governance body of the The agenda and minutes of the April 11, 2017, meeting the October election. municipality and set the policy direction for were approved as submitted. the organization. County employees are the REPORTS Prior to the October 2010 election, Red persons responsible for administering the 2017 Tax Rate and Minimum Tax Bylaw – Deer County adopted a new Councillor policies and conducting the day-to-day unanimous approval was given to first reading to the Remuneration Policy with the assistance of work. bylaw to set the 2017 tax rates and continuation of the an independent committee of public minimum tax payable with the bylaw to be further members. This policy changed the method With the adoption of the 2013 policy, an considered at the May 9 meeting. of payment to an annual stipend (monthly annual increase of 1.5% was added to the Records Management – unanimous approval was installments) that members of Council Mayor’s and Councillors’ Base Pay. The given to adopt the bylaw for the retention and disposal received as compensation for their time proposed policy amendment recommended of municipal documents and to rescind two Records spent in conducting their responsibilities. that, starting October 20, 2017, the Mayor’s Management policies that no longer apply. Base Pay be set at $85,439.77 and Insurance Coverage for Organizations – unanimous Previous to the adoption of this policy, a Councillors’ Base Pay be set at $59,967.04. approval was given to endorse all current Additional small monthly honorarium was paid to It was also proposed that an annual Named Insured organizations under Red Deer members of Council and each member increase to the base pay be set at a rate County’s insurance program and to approve a new then claimed a daily per diem for County- equivalent to the Alberta Consumer Price application for Pine Lake Hub. related meetings and events that they Index as at July each year with the DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND REPORTS participated in. To ensure transparency, increase being effective as of November 1 Block 5, Plan 982-3951, SE 9-37-28-4 (Division 3) with the new policy a process was set up of each year. – unanimous approval was given for a one year whereby a reporting of all the members of extension for the conditionally approved subdivision of Council’s claims, their meeting attendance Normally, the Mayor is the elected official 0.66 hectares (1.64 acres). and conference expenses are published on designated to attend ceremonial or public Lots 3A and 4A, Block 5, Plan 162-3984, NE 29-37- a quarterly basis in the County News as relation events on behalf of the County. In 27-4 (Division 2) – unanimous approval was given to well as being posted on the County’s some of these instances, other members of defer the offsite levies payable pursuant to the website. Council may also choose to attend the Gasoline Alley Offsite Levies Bylaw No. 2014/23 for a event. As a result, clarity is provided in subdivision application for a boundary adjustment. A review of these reports since the relation to mileage claims for attendance at Penhold / Red Deer County Intermunicipal adoption of the 2010 policy shows that these events. Essentially, only the Mayor or Development Plan (IDP) – unanimous approval was members of Council are meeting the intent his designate (i.e. Deputy Mayor or Local given to first reading of the bylaw to adopt the of the policy and are participating in their Councillor) will be eligible to make this proposed IDP and to schedule a joint public hearing responsibilities (attendance at Council, claim. The policy does include annual for 6 PM on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at the Penhold MPC and Committee meetings). budgets for members of Council to attend Regional Multiplex. conferences, seminars, workshops and PUBLIC HEARINGS During the 2010 initial review, committee training sessions. As a result, any costs Bylaw No. 2017/2.01 – unanimous approval was members established the following associated with these events are included given to adopt the bylaw to redesignate Pt Lot 1, Plan fundamental principles that were within that annual budget. There are other 912-2117, SE 13-38-28-4 (22.43 hectares / 55.43 considered during the review process: public relation type events that the Mayor is acres) from Agricultural District “Ag” to Direct Control District #18 “DCD 18.” fairness, transparency, predictability and invited to that have costs associated with simplicity. The committee wanted to provide them. To allow the Mayor the discretion to Bylaw No. 2017/8 – approval was given to adopt the a method of remuneration that would be determine if attendance at one of these bylaw to include SE 13-36-2-5 in the Gravel Overlay simple to budget and be based on the most events will be beneficial to the County, the District with Mayor Wood, Councillors Church, current and appropriate levels of policy was amended to include an annual Huelsman, Lorenz and Massier in favor and Councillors Bota and Moore being opposed. compensation. Mayor’s Public Relations budget of $2,000. On a monthly basis, the Mayor will be The meeting adjourned at 4:10 PM. required to provide a full reporting of events attended. * * *

Red Deer County News - May 2017 8 PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC HEARING - TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1:30 PM at the Red Deer County Centre for:

Bylaw No. 2017/11 - to amend Direct Control District #23 for Pt SE 7-35-28-4 of the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 to include Automotive and Minor RV Sales and Rentals as a Permitted Use on this property with the number of vehicles allowed to be on the property at any time being limited to a maximum of five.

ELECTIONVOTE DAY IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017 HAVE A VOICE, MAKE A CHOICE! CAST YOUR BALLOT FOR THE FUTURE OF RED DEER COUNTY

PUBLIC HEARING - JUNE 15, 2017, 6:00 PM at the Regional Multiplex in Penhold for:

Bylaw No. 2017/14 - to adopt the Penhold / Red Deer County Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). The purpose of the bylaw is to provide a framework for the Town and County to work together to address issues and opportunities of mutual concern as they relate to land use planning in and around the Town of Penhold.

The hearings will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chair.

If you prefer to submit comments on the bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Copies of the proposed bylaws are available on the County’s website www.rdcounty.ca or by visiting the County office during regular office hours, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Red Deer County News - May 2017 9 THINKING OF BUILDING THIS SUMMER? START HERE!

Our Planning and Development department is here to help you get started on your summer development projects! Here are a few pieces of information to get you started. If you have WHAT DO I NEED? any questions, call 403.350.2170 for more information. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FORM APPLICATION Before Planning and Development can accept payment and begin processing your Answers to Your Most common application, a complete development permit form application must be provided. To be deemed complete the following will be required: planning & Development questions COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM SIGNATURES OF ALL REGISTERED LAND OWNERS APPLICATION FEE (payable by cash, debit or cheque) SITE PLAN (must show the proposed development’s setbacks from your property lines) BUILDING PLANS (3 copies for residential, 6 for commercial - show elevations/dimensions) PRELIMINARY PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM APPLICATION (additions/dwellings) ABANDONED OIL/GAS WELL INFORMATION (found at www.aer.ca) APPOINTMENT OF AGENT (if applicable) STATUTORY DECLARATION FORM (if applicable) SITE ACCESS APPLICATION (if applicable) RURAL ADDRESS APPLICATION (if applicable - new dwellings, secondary dwellings)

What is the difference between a Development Permit and a Building Permit? ADDITIONAL PERMITS & INFORMATION A development permit approves the applicant for the designated use of the land in accordance with Red Deer County now issues Safety Codes permits. Additional information could be required Red Deer County’s Land Use Bylaw. A building permit, on the other hand, approves the applicant by our building inspector. Applicants are able to apply for a building permit upon approval for the structure(s) being built in accordance with the Alberta Safety Codes Act. of the development permit. Safety Codes permits can be taken out by a licensed contractor or by the homeowner. For more information regarding Safety Codes permits, call As of January 2016, Red Deer County now issues building permits in addition to development 403.350.2170. permits. Applicants are able to obtain all Safety Codes permits - building, electrical, gas, plumbing and private sewage, at the County Centre.

I’m building a shed. Do I need a development permit? If the shed does not exceed 10 m2 (110 ft2) and is not permanently attached to the ground, a HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? development permit is not required. For any accessory building exceeding 10 m2 (110 ft2), a development permit will be required. Please note that a building permit may be required even if a PERMITTED USE APPLICATIONS development permit is not. T ypically, a permitted use application decision will take 1-2 weeks upon a completed development permit application being recieved. If a variance is required on the application, How much does a development permit cost? it will have a similar timeline to a discretionary use application. The application fees for a development permit vary depending on the type of development. Please contact Planning and Development and let them know what your plans are in order to give you the DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATIONS most accurate fee associated with your development. The current fee schedule is available online Discretionary use application decisions will take 4-6 weeks. Discretionary permits require at www.rdcounty.ca or at our Planning and Development counter at the County Centre. Please note referrals to adjacent landowners, which allows adjacent landowners two weeks to comment that Safety Codes permits have their own costs associated with each discipline. on the proposed development. Once this referral period has ended, the application will be brought forward to the Municipal Planning Commission for a decision. A notice of decision will then be given to the applicant, with a 14-day appeal period being held before the Can I run a business out of my home? decision has been finalized. This will result in a development permit being issued, or the Home Business - Minor: application being denied. Means the secondary use of a principal dwelling by at least one permanent resident of the dwelling to conduct a business activity or occupation. A home business - minor may include a home office. The Development Authority legally has up to 40 days to render a decision. Please note that processing times vary from application to application. Home Business - Major: Means the secondary use of a principal dwelling, its accessory structures and site, or combinations SAFETY CODES PERMIT APPLICATIONS thereof, by at least one permanent resident of the dwelling to conduct a business activity or Building permit applications require a plans review from our building inspector. A maximum occupation, and which creates additional traffic. A home business - major does not include a bed of 15 days is allowable for a building permit issuance, however, typical wait times are less and breakfast facility, but may include a value added agricultural industry. than that. Private sewage permits have a similar timeline, while electrical,plumbing and gas permits are typically issued the same day by a licensed permit issuer. Please contact Planning and Development with your business plans to learn more about what is permitted in your Land Use district. Development Permit Process

Fill out entire Development Application will be Discretionary use permits Permit application form, reviewed and when will be brought forward to found online at www. deemed complete, MPC after referral, while rdcounty.ca or at the assigned to a permitted use permits will Planning desk. Submit Development Officer. be reviewed by a appropriate fees. Development Officer.

Red Deer County News - May 2017 10 THINKING OF BUILDING THIS SUMMER? START HERE!

Our Planning and Development department is here to help you get started on your summer PRIVATE SEWAGE development projects! Here are a few pieces of information to get you started. If you have any questions, call 403.350.2170 for more information. PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS (PSDS) A Private Sewage System does much more than make your sewage soak into the ground. The disposal system treats the sewage to prevent the transmission of disease to your family Answers to Your Most common or neighbours and prevents damage to the environment. planning & Development questions Q: I’m building a new house or adding a second residence, what do I need to know about private sewage? There are many different types of private sewage systems: all systems will have a septic tank that will be connected to an open discharge, treatment field or treatment mound system. Red Deer County requires a preliminary private sewage form and detailed site plan with your development permit application. This process will help you determine where and what type of system you would like to install.

Considerations that are commonly overlooked include the cost of a new sewer system; best location for the dwelling and sewer (keep a diagram of the location); setbacks from property lines, bodies of water, and other buildings on-site; keeping the sewer site from being compacted before and after the system is installed; keeping down spouts and other surface water flows away from the septic system; maintaining your septic system regularly. What is the difference between a Development Permit and a Building Permit? A development permit approves the applicant for the designated use of the land in accordance with Once you are ready to apply for your private sewage permit, the applicant must provide Red Red Deer County’s Land Use Bylaw. A building permit, on the other hand, approves the applicant Deer County’s Safety Codes Department with the System Design Support Documents, for the structure(s) being built in accordance with the Alberta Safety Codes Act. including the following:

As of January 2016, Red Deer County now issues building permits in addition to development 1. A detailed drawing shall be provided showing distances from the effluent component permits. Applicants are able to obtain all Safety Codes permits - building, electrical, gas, plumbing design to the following: property lines; residence or building being served; water source; and private sewage, at the County Centre. water course; septic or sewage holding tank; lagoons. Meeting the required setback distances of your chosen sewage system is TOP PRIORITY. For setback requirements, go I’m building a shed. Do I need a development permit? to: http://www.ijd.ca/homeowner-hints/private-sewage-hints. If the shed does not exceed 10 m2 (110 ft2) and is not permanently attached to the ground, a 2. A site evaluation shall be done in accordance to the requirements of Article 7.1.1.2.(1) & development permit is not required. For any accessory building exceeding 10 m2 (110 ft2), a (2) of the Alberta Private Sewage Standard of Practice 2009. development permit will be required. Please note that a building permit may be required even if a 3. The characteristics of each soil profile investigated shall be described using Canadian development permit is not. System of Soil Classification and include soil profile descriptions as set out in Article 7.1.1.2.(3) of the Alberta Private Sewage Standard of Practice 2009.

4. A soil sample of the most limiting condition affecting the design shall be collected and How much does a development permit cost? analyzed at a laboratory using a recognized grain or particle size analysis method to The application fees for a development permit vary depending on the type of development. Please determine the texture of the soil. contact Planning and Development and let them know what your plans are in order to give you the 5. Work sheets showing calculations for treatment components are required along with most accurate fee associated with your development. The current fee schedule is available online system design documents. Examples and templates for these design documents and at www.rdcounty.ca or at our Planning and Development counter at the County Centre. Please note work sheets can be viewed at: www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/CP_PSDS_ that Safety Codes permits have their own costs associated with each discipline. DesignToolsAndForms.cfm. 6. A certified installer is highly recommended to design and install your sewage disposal Can I run a business out of my home? system. Go to http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/CP_PrivateSewageContractorList Home Business - Minor: for a complete list of contractors. Means the secondary use of a principal dwelling by at least one permanent resident of the dwelling to conduct a business activity or occupation. A home business - minor may include a home office. Q: What are the signs that my septic system may be failing and what do I do? • sewage odours indoors or outdoors; Home Business - Major: • water (sewage) surfacing in your yard (often above your leaching field); Means the secondary use of a principal dwelling, its accessory structures and site, or combinations • tile bed area is frequently wet and spongy; thereof, by at least one permanent resident of the dwelling to conduct a business activity or • backup of sewage into your house; occupation, and which creates additional traffic. A home business - major does not include a bed • a change in plant growth and algae (excessive growth) in nearby ponds and lakes; and breakfast facility, but may include a value added agricultural industry. • contamination in well water tests (increased levels of nitrates and coliform bacteria). If your system is failing, please call a certified installer as soon as possible to investigate the Please contact Planning and Development with your business plans to learn more about what is issue and to prevent potential contamination. permitted in your Land Use district. Development Permit Process If approved, applicant is responsible to obtain any Discretionary use permits The application will other required permits through Red Deer County’s will be brought forward to be approved with Safety Codes department. MPC after referral, while conditions, or permitted use permits will denied. If denied, applicant may speak with a be reviewed by a Development Officer and has the option to appeal Development Officer. the decision.

Red Deer County News - May 2017 11 community services TRANSIT NOTICE 2017 RURAL BEAUTIFICATION MAY 2017 DIVISION FOUR VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND What is Rural Beautification? For over 30 years, this program has provided an opportunity to County residents to showcase their amazing properties and be rewarded for their Saturday, May 20 tremendous efforts put into beautifying the municipality. Each year, nominations Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be closed. from different divisions are featured. Transit information is available on-line at www.reddeer.ca/transit Transit Services will operate on a regular Saturday schedule. Call for Nominations from Division 4! Regular Action Bus services will be in place today. Simply nominate yourself or another worthy recipient! No entry fee. Application forms are available at the County Office, online at www.rdcounty.ca or by Sunday, May 21 contacting Sylvia at [email protected] or 403.350.2150. Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be Please complete and return to the County office no later than Friday, June 9, closed. 2017. 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 Categories and Awards: Last departure from the City Centre Terminal will be at 6:45 PM Business and landowners alike are encouraged to participate in the following Red Deer Transit Action Bus phone lines will be closed. categories and can receive awards for: Regular Action Bus services will be in place today. • Working Farm (over 160 acres) – majority of income is derived from farming Monday, May 22 • Small Acreage / Subdivision Lot / Hamlet (1-5 acres) Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be • Ag-Business/Tourism – majority of business is derived from non-traditional closed. farming where beautification is practiced Transit Services will operate on a regular Holiday schedule including • Small Farm/Large Acreage (more than 6 acres) Routes 12 and 12A to Gasoline Alley and Springbrook. First departure from the City Centre Terminal will be at 8:45 AM • Prestigious Cliff Doan Award given to the Best Overall Property Last departure from the City Centre Terminal will be at 6:45 PM There is NO SERVICE for 100/101 (BOLT). Prizes: Action Bus phone lines will be closed. Pre-Booked Action Bus service only. Winning properties receive a beautiful hand carved sandblasted cedar gate sign that proudly recognizes their beautification accomplishments for years to come plus all entries are acknowledged in the County News!

Contact Sylvia, 403.350.2150 for ticket sales information. 2017 MINISTER’S SENIORS SERVICE AWARDS

Alberta Seniors and Housing is pleased to open the Call for Nominations for the 2017 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. The awards recognize Albertans of any age and organizations who volunteer their time to make a difference in the lives of seniors. COMMUNITY FACILITY This year, the Alice Modin Award is being introduced to recognize a senior who has provided long-term volunteer service to their ENHANCEMENT GRANTS community, promotes volunteerism, or whose volunteer efforts CFEP funding provides financial assistance to acquire, build, purchase, repair, have had a provincial impact. renovate, upgrade or expand sports, recreational, cultural or other related public-use community facilities.

Additional information and nomination materials can be found on CFEP aims to foster healthy, vibrant communities across Alberta. The program has the Ministry website at: www.seniors-housing.alberta.ca been designed to support organizations as they take action to contribute and create opportunities for Albertans to engage with their communities.

Nomination deadline is May 19, 2017. Deadlines are as follows: CFEP Small Funding Stream (up to $125,000) – June 15, 2017; September 15, 2017 All nominees will be recognized at community celebrations taking CFEP Large Funding Stream ($125,000 to $1,000,000) – October 1, 2017 place across Alberta this summer, and award recipients will be recognized in the fall. Complete information can be found on the Alberta Government website: http://culture.alberta.ca/community/community-grants/community-facility- enhancement-program/default.aspx or contact Angela Schreiner, 1.800.642.3855 for Rural Alberta.

Red Deer County News - May 2017 12 community services continued 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 Babysitting Course – Must be 11 years of age or Contact Jade Prefontaine, Phone, 403.224.2207, email, completed Grade 5. Saturday May 6 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 Spring Sports – Recreational soccer programs for children [email protected] and Facebook, FCSS Bowden. PM at Elnora Drop-In. Cost is $10 including lunch. For more ages 2 to 12, Tuesday events from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM for Check Town of Bowden website at www.town.bowden.ab.ca information, call Sheila, 403.773.3920. six weeks starting May 16. Volunteer coaches needed. Late to find all the current events. registrations accepted but not guaranteed. $20 per child. Community Garden – Monday, May 15 from 3:00 PM at Call Donna at 403.573.4451. DELBURNE FCSS the Elnora Drop-In. Going forward: What do you want to see Contact Carol Kihn, Delburne FCSS Community Worker at for the Elnora Community Garden? For more information, WEST COUNTY FCSS 403.749.3654, Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 call Sheila, 403.773.3920. Pam Hetu, 403.505.9091 or [email protected] PM or email at [email protected] PENHOLD FCSS SPRUCE VIEW PROGRAMS 2017 Community Resource Guide / Community Contact Jennifer Blaylock, Phone: 403.886.4567. Email: Spruce View Community Kitchen - May 16 at Spruce Directory is now available. Please contact Carol for your [email protected] View School. $30 per person, space is limited so register copy. soon. Playgroup – Wednesdays at Penhold Memorial Hall (1123 Delburne Seniors’ Week, June 5 to 9 – Information Fleming Avenue) 9:00 AM to 11:15 AM. Drop in is $2 and $1 Spruce View Parent Link – Fridays in Dickson from 10:00 sessions will be held on Health and Wellness, Sit & Be Fit, every additional child, babies are free. Program is for ages AM to 12:00 NOON. Contact www.mcmancentral.ca or Budgeting on a Pension, Walk the Talk, and more. More 0-5, a safe, fun environment for your child to learn Facebook at Red Deer County Parent Link Centre, details to follow. socialization through play. May 3, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 403.505.2590, [email protected] and 21. Lifeline with Auto-Alert offers all the benefits of our Spruce View Playgroup – Thursdays from 10:00 AM to Standard Lifeline Medical Alert Service – push the button for Penhold Summer Fun – 8 weeks of Summer Fun! July 3 to 11:30 AM, no charge. help at any time – plus an added layer of protection: Lifeline August 25. Now offering Summer Fun Juniors for ages 2 to with Auto-Alert is the only pendant-style help button than 5. Check out website for more details, www.townofpenhold. Spruce View Boys and Girls Club – Mondays after school can automatically place a call for help if it detects a fall and ca For more information, call 403.886.4567 or email at Spruce View School. you are unable to push the button yourself. For more [email protected] information, contact Carol at 403.749.3654. Spruce View Seniors Drop-In Centre – Wednesday PYC Bottle Drive – Wed. May 24 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Coffee from 10:00AM to 12:00 NOON. Contact Ruth Lemke, Delburne Community Garden – Plot rental (4’ x 8’), raised Bottles can be dropped off at the Penhold Multiplex from 403.728.3482. or lower beds is $20 each, first-come, first-served. Contact 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Contact Amanda, 403.886.3269 for Carol, 403.749.3654 to book your plot. more details. Spruce View Community Welcomers Program – Contact Join our Facebook page: Delburne Garden of Eat’n. We are FCSS if you are new to the community! in partnership with On Earth Gardens & Design, local Teddy Bear Check-Up, Dental Day – Thursday, June 8 greenhouse in Lousana, to offer starter plant packages that from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NOON in Penhold Library Program Spruce View Bike Rodeo – June 2 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 have been selected specifically for our area and space Room. Contact Jamie at 403.886.3250 or jamies@ AM at Spruce View Hall. available. For more information, contact Linda, townofpenhold.ca for more information. 403.304.4408 or Cheryl at 403.598.5549. Self Defense Course – Sunday, May 7 from 10:00 AM to SPRINGBROOK FCSS 2:00 PM. Cost is $15 per person. ELNORA FCSS To register or for information on any Springbrook FCSS For information on any Elnora FCSS program, please call program, call Adrian at 403.350.9533 or search Springbrook BENALTO PROGRAMS Sheila Gongaware or Janina Jewell at 403.773.3920 or FCSS on Facebook. Benalto Boys and Girls Club – Benalto Kids Club for ages [email protected] Like us on Facebook @ ‘Elnora 6-10 – Tuesdays, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Benalto Torch Club and District FCSS’ Springbrook Archery Club – Shoot times have changed! for ages 11 to 14 – Tuesdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Thursday and Friday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Elnora Boys and Girls Club – Kids Club for ages 6 to 12 and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Club is available Benalto Playgroup – Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to 11:30 meet on Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Elnora for private bookings and parties. Located downstairs AM, no charge. Drop-In. Keystone Club for ages 13 to 17 meet through south entrance of Springbrook Multiplex. New Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Elnora Youth archers welcome! Call Donna, 403.573.4451 for info. Center. For more information, call Heather at 403.342.6500, Benalto Seniors Leisure Centre – Contact Linda for Ext. 142. Springbrook Community SkatePark Committee – further information at 403.746.2994. Fundraising in full swing for the new park. Looking for Elnora Play School – Wednesdays and alternating people with experience in grant writing and to assist with Benalto Community Welcomers Program – Contact Mondays and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Elnora our big summer event in late June. Save the date for June FCSS if you are new to the community! School in the Kindergarten Room. If you are interested in 25 for our big Family Block Party Fund Raiser! Next signing up your child or would like more information, please meetings are May 3 and May 17, at 7:00 PM, Springbrook call Tina, 403.773.3171. Fire Hall.

Ladies Evening Out – Wednesday, May 17 from 5:00 PM Youth Programs - Boys and Girls Club runs youth to 7:00 PM at Elnora Neighbourhood Place. We will be programs for ages 6 and up, every Monday afternoon/ making wine glass labels. Register today. For more evening starting at 4:30 PM in Building 14. Call Heather at information, please call Sheila, 403.773.3920. 403.342.6500 for details.

Hop on the Bus to the Devonian Botanic Gardens – For Parent Link Centre runs programs Monday mornings, all ages, Wed. May 10, pick-up time is 10:00 AM at Elnora Thursday afternoons, and most Wednesdays for children Drop-In, returning approximately 6:00 PM. Cost is $60, under 6 in Building 14. Call Lindsay at 403.505.2590 for includes bus and admission. For more information, please details. call Sheila, 403.773.3920. Springbrook Community Garden – Taking registrations now for 2017 gardening season. New for 2017 – raised beds, ideal for those with mobility issues. Call Adrian to sign up for a plot before they are all gone!

Red Deer County News - May 2017 13 CORPORATE services ASSESSMENT AND 2017 PROPERTY TAXATION NOTICES Property Tax Notices for 2017 are being mailed in early May to Red Deer County TAX TIMELINE property owners. Payments are due on June 30, 2017. If you have not received your notice by May 31, please contact the Red Deer County office at 403.350.2150. FEBRUARY 10 Property Assessment Notices were mailed to Red Deer County property owners on ASSESSMENT NOTICES MAILED February 10, 2017, with an assessment complaint deadline of April 11, 2017. Please note that rate payers cannot appeal their taxes.

APRIL 11 PAYMENT OPTIONS: DEADLINE FOR FORMAL • AT YOUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION PROPERTY ASSESSMENT • ON-LINE BANKING (roll # is your account #) COMPLAINTS • BY MAIL OR IN PERSON (Drop box is available) • AT THE RED DEER COUNTY OFFICE MAY • PRE-AUTHORIZED MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN (deadline to sign up was PROPERTY TAX NOTICES March 20, 2017, in order to avoid penalties on July 1) MAILED **TERMS OF PAYMENT: Due date for tax payment is June 30 to avoid all penalties. Taxes levied are deemed to have been imposed for the period from JUNE 30 January 1 to December 31 of that year. For complete details on tax payment PROPERTY TAXES DUE * A 6% penalty will be applied to any unpaid deadlines and to avoid any late penalties, please see the reverse of your property balance on July 1, November 1 and March 1. tax notice, our website at www.rdcounty.ca or call our Red Deer County Office at * If you are currently enrolled in our Monthly Tax Installment Plan, no additional payment is 403.350.2150. required at this time.

ASSESSMENT INSPECTION NOTICE MAILING ADDRESS UPDATES

Notice is hereby given as per section 294 of the Municipal Government Act that the Assessment Department is starting its annual inspection of Canada Post has converted all properties for the 2018 tax year. Rural Route addresses in Red Deer County to the 9-1-1 All properties within Red Deer County are reviewed on a five year Municipal Address. After re-inspection cycle to ensure that assessment information remains current. September 19, 2017, Canada In addition, property inspections may be conducted by Red Deer County Post will no longer deliver mail to Assessors at any time due to circumstances such as development, the rural route addresses. reported changes to the property and/or a sale of the property to ensure that the assessment information remains current and as accurate as Have you updated your mailing possible. Red Deer County Assessment Department strives to value address with the Red Deer property as fairly as possible in relation to similar properties, and in County? Red Deer County does accordance with Provincial Legislation, Regulations and guidelines. An inspection ensures that all characteristics affecting the property are not change an owner’s mailing considered in its valuation. address unless informed by the land owner. Change of address Our Assessors will be working throughout Red Deer County reviewing forms are available at www. property assessments from now to the end of the year. Inspections will be rdcounty.ca or you can contact taking place during our regular office hours of Monday to Friday between Red Deer County’s office at 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Assessors will have identification and they will be 403.350.2150 or by emailing driving a Red Deer County marked vehicle, identifying them as employees [email protected]. of Red Deer County. Red Deer County also Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please do not recommends that residents also hesitate to contact our office at 403.350.2166, during regular business notify Alberta Land Titles of any hours. address changes. Contact a local Registries office for more information.

Red Deer County News - May 2017 14 operations services GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH GIS: USING THE MAP CREATION TOOLS

The Web GIS tool is great for finding information about a property that you may own or be interested in. In this section, we will go over how to use the map creation tools that create drawings and measurements on the map.

Red Deer County’s web map can also be used to create rough drawings and maps for different applications. The Map Creation Tools tab contains tools that allow a user to create measurements and drawings on the map and then can export those drawings as a printable map or as a shapefile.

Find the Interactive Mapping Tool on our website, by visiting www.rdcounty.ca. OVERVIEW

Measurements and drawings are useful in showing areas of interest and getting rough measurements of those areas. Measurements can be made by clicking the button in the Advanced Measurement area and Drawings can be made by clicking the button in the Draw area which are circled in the image to the right. In the image, the measurement tool is currently set to measure a line and the drawing tool is set to create a point, however; these can be changed by clicking on the down arrow beside the button. The options provided are shown below. measurements

When you click on the measurement tool, you are given the choice of which units you want to measure in. The default is meters for distance and acres for area, but that can be changed by clicking on the dropdown and selecting the units you would like to use as shown. There are also options to enable snapping which allows you to more precisely make your measurements or drawings by using other features (ex. parcels) to create vertices / edges.

DRAWINGS When you click on the drawing tool, you are able to enable snapping and are also able to select the style you would like your drawing to be. Styles vary depending on the type of feature you are creating.

Red Deer County News - May 2017 15 economic development ACCESS PROSPERITY REPRESENTS CENTRAL ALBERTA COMPANIES AT PETROLEUM & PETROCHEMICAL TRADESHOW IN BEIJING

Central Alberta: Access Prosperity represented four Central Alberta companies and worked in conjunction with several others while at CIPPE (the China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition) in Beijing, China. Access Prosperity recently returned from the exhibition, which was March 20-22, 2017. Over 70 Alberta company representatives and organizations participated in this mission spearheaded by the Government of Alberta’s Economic Development and Trade team.

CIPPE has become the largest petroleum exhibition in the world; 1,800 exhibitors from 65 countries attend and showcase their equipment, products and services over 900,000 square feet of exhibit space. Participants can take advantage of value-added programming including site visits, strategic B2B meetings, and company showcase seminars.

“CIPPE is an excellent opportunity to showcase equipment and service expertise at a key industry trade show in the dynamic Chinese marketplace. By joining these trade missions Central Alberta companies receive support from Access Prosperity, combined with the support of the Government of Alberta and the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, it really represents a tremendous opportunity for our local companies” says Pam Steckler, Investment Attraction Officer for Access Prosperity.

Access Prosperity is a not-for-profit economic development organization focused on promoting economic growth in the Central Alberta region. Access Prosperity is a comprehensive network and information resource working with key industry leaders, business experts and government bodies to facilitate growth, expansion and diversification in Central Alberta. We are passionate about what we do; we pride ourselves on being very practical in our approach to economic development. www. accessprosperity.ca.

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Red Deer County News - May 2017 16 planning & development DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REPORT

Permit Number Applicant Name Parcel Permit Type Valuation D-16-342 BWS FABRICATION INC. SW33-37-27-W4M BS ACCESSORY BUILDING $190,000.00 D-17-023 CAPUSTEN, BERNICE SW8-38-28-W4M AG INTENSIVE RECREATION $0.00 D-17-029 1998643 ALBERTA LTD. NE27-37-27-W4M MI MANUFAC/PROC FACILITY $6,000,000.00 D-17-044 BISHOP, ERRIN & ALEXANDRA NE21-36-28-W4M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $45,000.00 D-17-045 SPANLY'S TRANSIT MIX NW1-39-27-W4M AG AGGREGATE REMOVAL $0.00 D-17-046 KOLLER, RUDOLF & STEFANIE SW1-37-27-W4M AG HOME BUSINESS - MINOR $0.00 D-17-047 BROWN, DAVID & MICHELLE SW19-35-2-W5M DC # 3 PARK MODEL OR RV TRAILE $85,000.00 D-17-049 HYLES, CHRISTOPHER BARNEY & NE21-36-28-W4M AG ACCESSORY BUILDING $30,000.00 D-17-052 BLACK'S OILFIELD EQUIP LTD SE13-37-28-W4M C2 APPROVAL OF USE - PERMITTED $0.00 D-17-053 BESHAI, SAFA SE25-35-3-W5M R7 RECREATION VEHICLE PARK MOD $95,000.00 D-17-054 FISHER, COLLEEN NE25-35-3-W5M R7 RECREATION VEHICLE PARK MOD $120,124.00 D-17-055 GASOLINE ALLEY BUSINESS CENTRE NE20-37-27-W4M C2 APPROVAL OF USE - PERMITTED $67,000.00 D-17-056 2019866 ALBERTA LTD. ---WM C3 APPROVAL OF USE - PERMITTED $0.00 D-17-058 MATTHEWS, MICHAEL TODD & SW19-35-2-W5M R7 COVERED DECK/ADDITION/SOLAR $5,000.00 D-17-060 HANNAH, WAYNE & MARIA N12-36-25-W4M DC SANDY COVE AT PINE LAKE DIR $94,000.00 D-17-061 GILLRIE, CODY NE32-35-25-W4M AG SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $30,000.00 D-17-062 NEWLEAF ESSENTIALS WEST LTD. SW23-34-1-W5M AG VALUE ADDED AG 6460+ $1,400,000.00 D-17-065 JOCHEM, KEVIN & ANDREANNE NW24-35-1-W5M AG SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING $300,000.00 D-17-068 THOMAS, LYLE & SHELLEY SW1-36-3-W5M R3 HOME BUSINESS - MINOR $0.00 D-17-069 MCNEIL, WAYNE & BRENDA NW12-36-25-W4M R7 COVERED DECK/ADDITION/SOLAR $10,000.00 D-17-077 BORLE, DAVID J & BARBAR J SE19-38-26-W4M R1 ADDITION/COV DECK/SOLARIUM $80,000.00 D-17-081 ABBEY MASTER BUILDERS SE25-38-28-W4M BS SIGNS $40,000.00

SECONDARY SUITES AND GARDEN SUITES Red Deer County’s Planning & Development Department recently amended the Land Use Bylaw in order to further define Secondary Suites and to add Garden Suites as a use within the agricultural district and some residential districts.

The main difference between a garden suite and a secondary suite is that the garden suite must be constructed within an accessory building or built as a stand-alone and it must be smaller than the principal dwelling. A secondary suite must be contained within the primary dwelling to a maximum of 969 square feet.

A development permit is required for both a secondary suite and a garden suite. As part of the application, a site plan must be submitted, along with building plans and construction details. Only one secondary suite or garden suite is allowed on a parcel. All development must also comply with the Safety Codes Act (National Energy Codes). Please contact our Safety Codes Department for more detail prior to submitting an application. More information on the National Energy Codes can be found at: http://www.rdcounty.ca/381/Safety-Codes

Addressing is another consideration which also requires an application. At this time, the County recommends garden suites (located within an accessory building) have a separate address from the principal dwelling. The County policy is to address residences as #10 & #20. This type of addressing would also apply for a second dwelling. For secondary suites, the upper level would be considered Unit A and the lower level, Unit B. Separate addressing for each suite or dwelling is important to ensure that they are identified in the case of an emergency.

Red Deer County supports secondary suites and garden suites; however, the appropriate approvals are required to be in place prior to any construction starting.

Red Deer County News - May 2017 17 protective services RAIL SAFETY WEEK: APRIL 24 - 30 Canadian Pacific (CP) and the Canadian Pacific Police Service (CPPS) educated the public during this year’s Rail Safety Week about safety in and around railway property.

From April 24 through April 30, CP and CPPS conducted rail safety blitzes in communities across our network – from Montreal to Vancouver – with participation from other police agencies and schools to educate motorists, pedestrians and the general public about the role we each play in staying safe.

“When people use railway property or tracks as walking paths, they are risking their lives,” said Laird Pitz, CP’s Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. “Rail safety requires vigilance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. We are asking everyone to consider their own safety around railroad property. The impact of an incident can have tragic consequences for all concerned, including family, friends and community.”

While crossing incidents declined in Canada last year, a sharp rise in trespassing incidents means we must continue to do more. Tragically, 46 pedestrians and 19 drivers lost their lives in these preventable incidents. This is in comparison to 31 pedestrian and 14 driver lives in 2015.CP believes that one incident is too many. That is why we are working tirelessly, along with our community partners, to promote safety in and around railway property throughout Canada.

Adopt the hashtag #LookListenLive year-round when speaking to the importance of being safe around tracks and trains.

UNHARVESTED AND OVERWINTERED CROPS

There has been a lot of discussion going on about unharvested crops that were not harvested in the fall. With seeding season coming close we need to address some of the issues this brings up. The Alberta Government has published information on un-harvested crops. You can go to agriculture.alberta.ca/ unharvested crops to view.

One of the options for getting rid of these crops is to burn them. Before you consider this option you need to make sure you are following The Fire Services Bylaw No. 2012/14. This will guide you through what the requirements for a permit are and what you can and can’t burn. The bylaw can be found online at www.rdcounty.ca.

One thing you need to confirm before you burn is insurance coverage if the fire does get out of control and damages other properties.

Before you decide to burn you need to consider your safety and the safety of your neighbours. We recommend you burn small areas that are easy to control rather than burning large areas that can quickly get out of control.

If you require more information, please Contact Fire Services at 403.343.6667.

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RED DEER/LACOMBE RURAL COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH

The annual general meeting of the Red Deer/Lacombe Rural Community Crime Watch group was held on March 25, 2017. At the meeting, a report highlighted this past year’s activities by Executive and Board members of your Rural Crime Watch (RCW).

The 2016-2017 RCW Board and Executive continued their work over this past year, refining the email fanouts to the RCW membership. The group Facebook page has also grown exponentially over the past 2 years. Between March 17 and March 23, 2017 the Facebook posts reached over 6500 people and the website had over 31,000 visits. The overall RCW membership is at 252 members.

The RCW Executive, in cooperation with the RCMP and County Patrols, have continued to conduct information sessions in communities throughout Red Deer and Lacombe counties. These information sessions have provided information and tools for communities to combat crime in their areas.

This past year RCW Executive and Board members have attended information sessions in the following communities: C&E Trail, Caroline Crime Watch, Queens/Burnt Lake Industrial Park, Nova Chemicals, Petrolia Business Park, Balmoral Community Hall, Valley Center Hall, and Haynes Community Hall. We have also attended numerous community events encouraging membership with our RCW.

The group will also be hosting the Provincial RCW AGM in February of 2018 at the Lacombe Memorial Center. RCW Board members Floyd Mullaney and Jean Bota have reviewed our three year strategic plan to identify areas requiring change and improvement. These items will be addressed during the upcoming year.

Jean and Floyd have also been working on a Business Watch Pilot project in Gasoline Alley, Petrolia and Energy Business parks. Business watch will establish communication links between businesses and the police, in order to deter and detect crimes as well as diminish opportunities for crime.

According to County Councillor Jean Bota, “Sometimes, as a group getting caught up in the day to day events, a person can begin to feel, ‘Why do we do this and are we really effective and making a difference?’ But once you put pen to paper and listen to what we have done over the past year you see a difference!”

Over the past year the RCW group welcomed two new additions to the RCW team. Cpl. Jason McFarlane transferred to Blackfalds Detachment and is the new RCMP liaison. Lacombe County has a new Senior Community Peace Officer, Mark Sproule, who has also joined the RCW team.

Going forward the RCW will continue to work closely with the Blackfalds RCMP and the Red Deer and Lacombe County Patrols, to encourage more people to become RCW members, to provide information to citizens and businesses in the RCW area, and to encourage cooperation between various groups in our communities in order to combat crime.

MASCOT CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED

Meet Chipper Charlie - Red Deer County’s new Emergency Preparedness Mascot!

Thank you to Hudson Hunter for submitting the name Chipper Charlie in our “Name the Mascot” contest. Hudson is pictured with Chipper Charlie and Emergency Management Officer Tina Colberg. Hudson has won a Prize Pack from Gasoline Alley businesses (gift certifi- cate from Donut Mill, kids movie pass from Costco, and snacks from Dollarama), as well as a 72 Hour Preparedness Bag (water bottles, whistle, blanket, first aid kit, and Emergency Preparedness brochures).

Red Deer County News - May 2017 19 protective services continued IS YOUR HOME AN EASY TARGET? Take Our Home Safety Quiz! Are there clear views of all windows and If you have a sliding door, do you have a Do the windows of your home have a pin doors? c YES c NO security bar in the bottom track to prevent the (removable nail-like object drilled through The more private an area is, the more likely door from opening? c YES c NO the overlapping vertical frame at a downward it is to attract the attention of a criminal. A standard locking pin on sliding doors is angle); or a secondary aftermarket locking Thieves like to work where they can’t be seen. usually cast metal, which breaks easily. A device? c YES c NO Trim trees and shrubs that block sight to your snug fitting security bar, or even hockey stick, Most window locks are easily broken. Criminals windows and doors, especially basement should be added to the door to prevent it from target sliding windows because they are easy windows. Consider installing a wide-angle lens being pried. to jimmy open. Add one or both of the security peephole. measures mentioned above. Basement Do you leave lights on timers, both inside and windows, and windows next to doors, can be Are there visible interior or exterior lights outside the home? c YES c NO protected using a piece of polycarbonate – a that give the impression you are home, even if Timers make a home look lived in and will avoid clear, rubberized plastic. It is important that you’re not? c YES c NO leaving your home in darkness at night and you can escape, in the event of a fire, when Install outside lighting to eliminate dark areas leaving the outside lights on during the day. using a barrier-type counter-measure. around doors or windows. Consider using motion lights with a low intensity. Do you have a trusted neighbour or friend to Do you store valuables in a safety deposit box pick up your mail, newspapers and flyers? or in the basement? c YES c NO Is there an easy way of seeing who is at your c YES c NO The best place to put valuables is in a safety door without having to open it? The accumulation of mail is a sure sign that deposit box. A good alternative is to hide c c YES NO nobody is home. valuables in a lock box in a general storage Every door should have a way of clearly seeing area concealed in your home. It’s a good idea who is there without opening it. This will allow Have you made arrangements to have your to make a list of your valuables, take photos you to keep your door locked while assessing lawn cut and snow shoveled? or them, and list their serial numbers and the visitor prior to opening it. Leave your door c YES c NO descriptions. Engrave your electronics, bikes, locked when you are at home, including your The appearance of your home should not vary and tools. screen door. If you have a screen door, you whether you are home or away. should have it locked and you can open the Do you always close and lock your garage main door to converse with any person while Do you leave a message on your answering door? c YES c NO maintaining security. A locked screen door also machine that leaves the impression you are Garages are a favourite target because they provides additional security to any door. not home? c YES c NO often have other valuables, such as vehicles, Never leave a message to say or imply you are power tools, sporting goods, and bicycles Do all of your exterior doors have a deadbolt not home or away for a period of time. Keep it in them. Thefts from garages are an easily with a part that extends into the door frame the same as when you are home. preventable crime. Keep garage doors closed that is at least one inch long? Are the screws and locked, even when you are home. Be sure located on the door jamb opposite the lock at the overhead door closes completely after you least 2.5 inches long? c YES c NO drive in or out of your garage. Criminals with tools easily defeat conventional key in the knob locks. Deadbolts should be Do you know your neighbours across the installed on all exterior doors. Door kick break- street and on all three sides of you? ins are becoming common. To secure a door c YES c NO properly, the screws should be at least 2.5 – 3.5 Neighbours can look out for one another inches long, and the strike plate should have a and their property. Building your community minimum of four offset holes. connections enhances the security and quality of your home. Neighbours are also excellent people to watch over your home when you are away.

RESULTS Your results from our Home Safety Quiz reflect the level of security your home has in relation to the most common security weaknesses. If you answered ‘no’ to any of these questions, consider what changes you can make to improve your home security. Always ensure emergency personnel can easily see your address from the street or roadway, even at night. For more Crime Prevention information, visit the Red Deer County website at www.rdcounty.ca

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