SPRING 2021 NEWSLETTER

SPRING NEWSLETTER STARLAND COUNTY STARLAND COUNTY PB SPRING NEWSLETTER SPRING NEWSLETTER 1 CONTACT INFORMATION

Starland County Office 217 North Railway Avenue PO Box 249 Morrin, Alberta, Canada T0J 2B0

Phone: (403) 772-3793 [email protected]

F. Murray Marshall Division One T: (403) 665-2479 Public Works Projects [email protected] Summer of 2021

Steven Wannstrom - Reeve • 2 miles of road construction - Walker Road Division Two Removing old timber bridge, replacing with T: (403) 823-7361 • new bridge size culvert -​ BF # 8593 [email protected] • Removing old culvert, replacing with new bridge size culvert - BF​ # 74375 Bob Sargent - Deputy Reeve Division Three • Finish archaeology work -​ Morton Gravel Pit T: (403) 820-1509 • Haul road improvements - Morton Gravel Pit [email protected] • Stripping top & sub soils, removing overburden -​ Morton Gravel Pit Jacqueline Watts Division Four • Road repairs - 18-4,​ North of Hwy 576 C: (403) 820-5451 • Road repairs - 19-5,​ North of Hwy 9 [email protected] • Miscellaneous road repairs - 16-2,​ 20-5, 21-0 • Crack filling, patching and line painting ​ John Rew Delia Access, Division Five Horse Thief Canyon Access, C: (403) 820-0320 Dinosaur Trail Campground Access, [email protected] Craigmyle Resource Road • Re-gravel 160 miles with approximately 40,000 yd3 • Public works crew will do various signs, culverts, mowing, road repairs

STARLAND COUNTY STARLAND COUNTY 2 SPRING NEWSLETTER SPRING NEWSLETTER 3 Greetings Starland County Residents! Since the election of Setting a vision for the next decade provides us Council in October 2017, with a long-term vision for the future. Starland County has In the short term, we face challenges during the final phases and aftermath of the global COVID-19 had some serious issues pandemic. But ultimately, we see a lot of potential to deal with. and have a lot of hope for the future of Starland It has been a rollercoaster of events: the fire at the County because of all the people and businesses Administration Office, Trident’s collapse, a change who have chosen to live and work here. in the Government of Alberta and the continued While doing the Strategic Plan, we looked for downloading onto municipalities, the issue of oil current and future challenges and opportunities and gas companies not paying their taxes and across the municipality. This led us to choose seven the tremendous loss of revenue for the County, priority focus areas: and of course, COVID-19. Moreover, the County has experienced a 22% loss of taxable assessment since 2015, which backtracks us to our taxable 1. Economic Growth assessment levels in the early 2000’s. 2. Leadership We have continued to work hard on your behalf 3. Communication to sustain the County’s viability and maintain the level of services that you have enjoyed in the 4. Community Pride past. However, with our feet somewhat under 5. Service Excellence us once again, we are planning several capital projects for 2021 as well as continuing our regular 6. Financial Sustainability maintenance and upkeep of the County roads, 7. Sustainable Infrastructure bridges, waterlines, cemeteries, recreation areas, etc. In addition to 2-miles of road construction, This plan is already moving to the next stage. We two bridge file replacements and one removal, and are creating action plans to move our vision into some waterline replacement and infrastructure reality with concrete tasks. It is time to roll up our improvements, we are also working on opening sleeves and do the hard work together as Council our own gravel pit to lower the cost of our gravel and Administration. We believe that it will make program. the difference to the future wellbeing of all of us To help us understand the needs and expectations in Starland County. You can read the full Strategic of our residents, the County conducted a survey Plan on the County website at earlier this year. From this survey we gained a better www.starlandcounty.com. understanding of the County’s priorities and needs. We then used this information to establish our Starland County Strategic Plan 2021-2031. The Strategic Plan was recently adopted and was announced through a news release to the media. STARLAND COUNTY STARLAND COUNTY 2 SPRING NEWSLETTER SPRING NEWSLETTER 3 COUNCIL GREETING CONT.

A major part of both the survey results and of our Strategic Plan is to improve communication, both with our residents and within our organization. Hence, the development of this new newsletter. We hope you will find it both interesting and educational. Our plans at this point include a Spring and Fall production. For updates from the County, please check our website regularly or follow us on Facebook. Also, municipal elections will be taking place throughout Alberta this fall. If you are interested in running or nominating a candidate, nominations are now open until Nomination Day on September 20th, 2021. Contact our Administration Office for further information. Spring is fully upon us, most of the crops are in Did You Know? the ground and calving is nearing the finish line. We hope Mother Nature blesses the County with • Starland County pays an annual requisition some plentiful rainfalls soon to help those crops to the Alberta School Foundation Fund. grow and mature and the pastures to replenish. As The 2021 requisition is in the amount of always, we are very proud of our residents and the $1,803,874.67. communities within the County and thank all of you • In addition, the County also pays a requisition for making Starland County the great place it is! for the separate schools in the amount of Sincerely, Starland County Council $17,165.99. • Starland County annually supports the Marigold Library System. The 2021 agreement is in the amount of $22,188.84. Memberships are available at any local Marigold Library, including Rumsey, Morrin, and Delia, and can be used at all Marigold Libraries.

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Fire & Emergency Services supplied from the Craigmyle Rural Water System. Starland Regional Fire Services includes 6 In addition, there are 8 truck fill stations located departments manned by 106 volunteer fire fighters in Rumsey, Rowley, Michichi, Hand Hills, McLaren serving our communities. Dam, Craigmyle, Munson Fire Hall Station, and CLV (Verdant Valley). Fire Permits Starland issues fire permits from March 1 to October The water in Rumsey is supplied by underground 31 for controlled burning operations. These permits wells and has been identified as having elevated are free but require you to notify the local fire fluoride levels in the water. Fluoride is naturally department prior to any burning. Note that there occurring in the ground and traces will be found are special regulations for burning brush piles or in all water including ground water, lakes, or water flax straw. wells. Health Canada has determined that fluoride in excess of the 1.5 mg/l may cause dental fluorosis Green Flashing Lights in younger children. Those under the age of 8-years Starland County Bylaw 1043 authorizes volunteer are advised to refrain from the use of water for firefighters to use flashing green lights in their drinking or in cooking but it is completely safe for vehicles if they are proceeding to a fire or another washing and cleaning. Persons of an older age are emergency. No person other than a volunteer not affected by the elevated levels. firefighter shall operate a flashing green light in their vehicles Further information is available on our website at www.starlandcounty.com or by contacting the local Health Authority. Utilities Starland County has developed and operates more than 400km of water transmission and distribution pipelines throughout the rural area. The transmission lines supply water to the communities of Munson and Morrin within the Starland Regional Water System. The Craigmyle North area is

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Development Nuisance Abatement Bylaw Please note that improvements to your property, Bylaw 1092 increases Starland County’s control, including the construction of new residences, supervision, and regulation of unsightly properties. additions, or accessory buildings, require the proper The Bylaw includes restrictions on: permits and approvals prior to commencement. • Accumulation of refuse • uncut grass or weeds Road Allowances & abandoned vehicles Property Maintenance • • lack of repair or maintenance of buildings, Road Allowances in the Traffic Bylaw structures, or premises The Starland County Traffic Bylaw contains rules and regulations surrounding the use of local roads Under the Bylaw, you can be issued an order to and road allowances. All road allowances are clean up property. As a final measure, the County the property of the County, and activity on road can carry out the corrective measures and add allowances is regulated by this bylaw. related costs to the property tax roll. Our Bylaw Services will work with you to try to resolve For example, unauthorized development like clean-up issues. cultivation of an undeveloped road allowance is a contravention of the bylaw. If you are planning any development or use of a road allowance, please check with our Administration Office to ensure you have the authorization to proceed.

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Access Approach Policy Waste Transfer Stations If you need a new approach built or an existing Michichi Transfer Station approach widened, you must apply to the Open Tuesdays from 1 PM to 7 PM and 1st Saturday Starland County Office. We will gladly assist you in 10 AM to 2 PM determining the proper site distances needed, the standard size and culvert needed, etc. Rumsey Transfer Station Open Wednesdays from 1 PM to 7 PM and 2nd Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM Caring for Our Cemeteries Craigmyle Transfer Station Starland County has an ongoing maintenance Open Thursdays from 1 PM to 7 PM and 3rd program to beautify the cemeteries. As part of Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM the program, the County has the right to clean up sites if they become “unsightly” with too many Munson Transfer Station memorabilia left at the site. We will also try to Summer Hours April 1 - October 31 notify next of kin when a grave cover becomes Wednesday 5:00-8:00 pm broken or unsightly and needs to be removed. Saturdays 10:00 - 2:00 pm A permit is required to undertake any work in Winter Hours November 1 - March 31 a cemetery. If you notice that your loved one’s Wednesday 4:00-6:00 pm gravesite needs levelling or some work, please Saturdays 10:00 am-2:00 pm contact the County Administration Office to Drumheller Landfill discuss the issue. Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dog Licenses Saturday & Statutory Holidays Dog licenses are required in all Starland County 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. hamlets including: CLOSED SUNDAY • Rumsey Open 9:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. On the following • Rowley statutory holidays: Victoria Day, Civic Holiday • Michichi (August), Labour Day & Thanksgiving • Craigmyle Closed on the following statutory holidays: Please contact the Administration Office for more Canada Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, details. Boxing Day, New Years Day, Family Day & Good Friday

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Starland County operates Michichi Recreation Area The Michichi Campground is adjacent to the Michichi four campgrounds within Dam. It is an ideal place for family fishing, and the the County. newly built boardwalk and informational walking • Unserviced sites are $25/night/camping unit. path is also a beautiful attraction. In September • Serviced sites are $35/night/camping unit. 2021, it will be the site of a fishing derby.

All sites are on a first come basis with the exception • 19 designated sites with power of 18 power serviced sites at McLaren Dam which • 10 seasonal sites must be booked online at www.campreservations.ca. • Limited group and random campsites • Potable water supply Open for the season: May 21, 2021 Closed for the season: October 15, 2021 Amenities: camp kitchen, wash house with showers, RV dump station Attractions: playground, hiking trails, fishing, Michichi Creek Boardwalk Location: The Michichi Campground is located just 1.6 km (1 mile) south of the Hamlet of Michichi

Starland Recreation Area Nestled between the Red Deer River and the adjacent hills, the Starland Recreational Area offers ample opportunity to go hill climbing and exploring. A newly constructed boat launch is located near the bridge area. Access for launching canoes is also available at the NW end of the campground. There are no services.

• 14 designated sites • Multiple group/random sites • 75 non serviced campsites Did You Know? • Potable water supply • Annually, the Alberta Government stocks 1 Amenities: picnic tables, fire pits, camp kitchen, fish in the McLaren Dam and the Michichi boat launch Dam Reservoir. In April 2021, 5,600 Attractions: ball diamonds, playground, gazebo, Rainbow Trout were put into both dams, hiking, fishing, river access with the average size being 20.7 cm in length. In addition, fifty - 30cm and forty Location: Approximately 9.6 km (6 miles) west of Morrin on Highway 27, adjacent to the Red Deer River - 50cm Beitty Resort Rainbow Trout were also placed in the dams. Watch for our Annual Fishing Derby held at Michichi Dam Recreation Area in September! I

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Tolman Bridge Campgrounds Starland County recently took over the operations of the East and West Tolman Bridge Campgrounds. These beautiful campsites are located on both the east and west sides of the Red Deer River. This is a serene setting with ample fishing and hill climbing opportunities.

Sites are available on a first come first served basis.

• 40 treed sites, unserviced • 25 open sites, unserviced • 1 group site with on-line reservations (east side) at www.campreservations.ca • Potable water

Amenities: camp kitchen (west side), picnic tables, fire pits Attractions: playground (east side), fishing, hiking McLaren Dam Campground This is a large campground, ideal for group camping. Location: East and west sides of the Red Deer River It is equipped with a fresh water supply. Unserviced near the Tolman Bridge on HWY 585 east of Trochu sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. McLaren Dam is an ideal fishing spot and serene location.

• 18 designated sites with power (reservations required) • Large group and random campsites • Potable water supply

Amenities: Wi-Fi, picnic tables, fire pits, a camp kitchen, RV dump station Attractions: hiking, fishing Location: The McLaren Dam Campground is located approximately 24 km (15 miles) north of Delia

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Dinosaur Trail (Highway 838) Tour the Dinosaur Trail and visit the Horsethief Canyon Viewpoint. The Dinosaur Trail also gives travelers the opportunity to cross the Red Deer River on one of the last operating ferries in Alberta, the Bleriot Ferry. The Dinosaur Trail also provides access to several tourism attractions in the County including go-carts and camping.

Hamlet of Rowley Other Area Attractions: Visit the Rowley Yester Year Artifacts and • Craigmyle Historical Church Boxcar Museum, Sam’s Saloon, and other • Morrin Sod House I Springwater School historical buildings. If you are by on the last Delia and District Dawson Museum Saturday of the month, drop in for Pizza Night, • an opportunity to enjoy homemade pizza and For more information on these recreational your favorite beverage. opportunities, visit www.starlandcounty.com Enforcement Services Motorcycle Safety Motorcycle Safety Tips FOR RIDERS Tips FOR DRIVERS Gear up. Be on the lookout. Always wear a government-approved helmet, In the summer months, always be aware that eye protection, and gloves while riding a motorcycles can be on the roads. Even if it is motorcycle. Wearing motorcycle-specific raining, riders may be on the roads. Remember protective clothing is recommended. that a motorcycle’s single headlight can make them appear farther away in low-light Be aware. conditions. Paying attention to your surroundings is important when driving any vehicle, especially Look out at intersections. motorcycles. A motorcycle’s smaller size makes A motorcycle’s smaller size means they can it harder for other drivers to see it on the road. be harder to spot at intersections or can be Avoid riding in a vehicle’s blind spots and hidden behind other vehicles. Always ensure an maintain a safe distance. intersection is clear before proceeding.

Know your ability. Be courteous. Always ride within your limits. If riding in Tailgating and aggressive driving are always groups, choose routes that the riders with the dangerous, especially when there is a lowest skills can handle with confidence. motorcycle nearby. Always leave enough space between your vehicle and motorcycles.

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Off-Highway Vehicle Tips Your speed must not exceed 40 kilometres per Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) include: hour, or the posted speed limit if is less than 40 • Quads kilometres per hour. • Dirt bikes You must stop your OHV before crossing any • Snowmobiles highway and yield the right of way to all other • All other all-terrain vehicles (ATV) vehicles on the highway and persons on the The use of OHVs in Alberta is regulated by the highway. Traffic Safety Act and associated regulations, and Starland County’s Off-Highways Vehicle Bylaw. BE SAFE!! Applying for an Authorized OHV Requirements To operate an OHV on public land, you must meet Special Events Permit Starland County has introduced a new bylaw the following requirements: that states if any community group is hosting • Be at least 14 years old or supervised by an event including any OHV, they must obtain a someone at least 18 years old. free permit from the County. Community events • Wear a helmet unless you are excluded as per could include snowmobile rallies, ATV rallies, the Traffic Safety Act or Occupational Health poker rallies, etc. and Safety Act. If you are hosting a community event that Your OHV is required to have: includes an OHV, you need to apply for an Off- • Valid registration Highway Vehicle Special Event Permit. Your • Valid Insurance application should include: • Licence plate affixed and clearly displayed • Headlamps, tail lamps, an exhaust muffler, and • Event description and purpose other required equipment • Name of person or organization sponsoring the event OHV users can be charged with impaired driving • Event date and times under the Criminal Code of Canada. • Type and approximate number of OHVs Using an OHV in participating Starland County • Detailed map and description of the You CAN operate an OHV on your own private proposed route property (except in the hamlets), or on other property if you have permission from the Failure to obtain a permit may result in a fine of owner. You CANNOT operate an OHV within up to $1,000.00. the hamlets of Craigmyle, Rumsey, Rowley, and Michichi except entering or leaving the hamlet using the most direct route to and from your home.

You may operate an OHV in the ditch adjacent to a roadway if you are traveling single-file and heading in the same direction as adjacent traffic. If there is no ditch, or if you need to bypass a hazard or obstacle in the ditch, you may travel in the parking lane or the furthest right lane of the roadway where there is no parking lane.

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ROAD BANS road bans depend on road conditions, the dates vary from year-to-year (typically March – June). What are Road Bans? Roads are restricted to reduced-axle-weights due to During these months, the posted axle weight on seasonal conditions such as during the spring thaw. most weight-restricted roads is lowered to 75%. Restrictions help preserve the life span of the road. Some roads have permanent weight restrictions that are not affected by seasonal road bans. What are Posted Axle Weights? Posted axle weights are the weight restrictions for Do I need a Road Use Agreement (RUA)? Do you have a project that will exceed 5 loaded trips vehicles that lower the legal registered permitted to the same destination or project? weight placed on a road. This protects the If YES, you need an RUA. infrastructure from damage. If NO, you do not require an RUA. What is an Overload? However, if any of your loads are over the posted An overload or overweight load is when the weight axle weight or are over-dimensional you will need to on an axle or axle group (the total gross weight) is get a Permit. Starland County will need to approve over the weight allowed under the Traffic Safety Act. this permit before you can travel on County roads. More information on axle weights can be obtained Road Ban Season is Over. Do I Still Require an RUA? from Alberta Transportation. Yes, RUAs are required all year round!

When are Road Bans in Effect? Do I Need to Keep My RUA with Me? Year-round road bans are in effect on all weight Vehicles operating under a RUA must carry a copy restricted rural roads in Starland County. of “Exhibit D” along with any other required permits.

During the spring thaw, seasonal road bans are declared to protect our roads. Because seasonal

Did You Know? • Starland County is a member of the Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association. This membership allows all County residents to dispose of their household garbage at our transfer stations free of further costs. It also allows you to deliver other wastes directly to the Drumheller Solid Waste Disposal site for a reasonable cost, depending on the type of waste. Our annual membership fee is presently $85,656.36.

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Controlling Downy Brome How Can We Recognize it? Downy brome (cheatgrass) is an aggressive, grassy Downy brome can be identified by its early growth in weed that has invaded millions of acres of native the spring as well as its purple-red color. It is covered rangeland in the United States and the Canadian in small hairs and grows in little tufts that resemble Prairies. Originally introduced to North America smooth brome plants. Once the seed head emerges, from Europe before 1861, it has steadily spread it can be identified by its long, hairy seed awns which across the United States and into the southern become sharp when dry. These seed heads will rangelands of Canada due to its prolific seed attach themselves to clothing and animal hair. Large production and ability to outcompete native dryland infestations appear fluffy in the field and are easily vegetation. spotted once you are familiar with them.

Should We Be Concerned? What Can We Do? As infestations progress and take over large areas, As with all invasive species, early action greatly downy brome creates a fire hazard that is difficult reduces control costs. Once a patch is discovered, to remove. It is extremely flammable, increasing the several control methods exist to stop the spread. size and spread of any fires that may erupt during Herbicides dry years. Once established, areas with downy Herbicides are available to control the plant before brome generally experience prairie fires more often seed set in both rangeland and cropland. In cropland, due to the increased fuel load. tillage followed by a glyphosate application can provide excellent control of infestations. What is its Life Cycle? Downy brome is a winter/spring annual that can Controlled Grazing emerge and grow early in the spring, which allows Controlled grazing using livestock is another option it to take advantage of spring moisture before because grazing can keep plants from setting seed native rangelands, perennial forages, and fall seeded if used properly. crops. While this plant can provide early spring forage for livestock and wildlife, it quickly becomes Hand Rogueing unpalatable once seed heads form and the plant Once seed is set, hand rogueing is effective at desiccates in early June. Once the plant is dry, the removing small infestations, and if you are persistent, seed heads become sharp and may puncture the it can eliminate infestations over several years. mouth and face of grazing animals. Increasing Plant Competition Any control method must also address competition within the desired plant stand. Increasing competition will reduce the ability of downy brome to take over an environment. Avoiding overgrazing, increasing seeding rates, and encouraging a robust stand of productive plants will always help reduce invasive species from encroaching into an area.

For more information on this invasive species, please contact your local Agricultural Fieldman.

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Meet our New as soon as possible. This will allow our road crew Agricultural to plan their work accordingly and avoid areas Fieldman intended for hay. Welcome Ryan Hallett, our Alberta Transportation is responsible for roadside new Agricultural Fieldman. grass control on primary and secondary highways. Ryan was raised on a Information required by the agricultural services family grain and cattle department will include: farm in Stettler County. He received a BSc in • Location of the road ditch (including north/ Agricultural Studies from south/east/west) the University of Lethbridge. From there he spent • Your contact information six years as the assistant agricultural fieldman in Stettler County. Now he joins us here in Starland For more information, please contact the agricultural County as our Agricultural Fieldman. services department at 403-772-3793.

Ryan currently farms with his parents. He recently married his wife Shannon in a small outdoor Starland County ceremony on a cold (-35 C) day in February next Field Surveys to a large fire. He enjoys spending time on our local It is that time of year again. Starland County lakes and rivers during the summer and playing rec Agricultural Service Board staff will be out and hockey and skiing in the winter. about throughout the summer completing insect and crop disease surveys. These surveys will include: “I’m excited to take on the Ag Fieldman role with Diamondback Moths Starland County,” says Ryan. “I’ve spent a lot of time • Bertha Army Worms in the area and appreciate the feeling of community • Grasshoppers that Starland County has within it. I’m looking forward • Fusarium to working with the agricultural community in this • Clubroot area and getting to know the folks that live here.” • The information collected is used to forecast If you have any questions regarding agriculture in potential pest outbreaks in Starland County. If you Starland County, please don’t hesitate to give him have any questions on how surveys are conducted a call! or if you do not want the Agricultural Service Board staff to complete surveys on or adjacent to your land, please notify us and provide us with Cutting Hay in STARLAND land locations.

COUNTY Ditches Contact Ryan Hallett: (403) 772-3765 Starland County roadside grass mowing for local roads will begin on July 15.

If you wish to harvest the roadside vegetation for The Diamondback Moth hay along Starland County right-of-ways, please contact the Agricultural Services department

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Equipment Rental Services & Service Rates Shelter Belt Spraying Program (150 GL) - $50/hour​ + chemicals

Shelterbelt Trees Weed Spraying Program (150 GL) - $50/hour​​ The Canadian Federal Prairie Shelterbelt + chemical (less 60% on Toadflax and Scentless Program (part of the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Camomile Incentive Program) Administration or PFRA) ended in 2013. Those looking for trees may now contact private retailers. Quad Sprayer ​- $50/hr + chemical • www.treetime.ca RTV Sprayer - $100/hr​ + chemical • www.sherwoods-forests.com Tree Planter ​- Free, 300 tree min for Shelter Belt Trees • www.prairieshelterbeltprogram.ca Shelterbelt Mulcher ​- Free, user supplies own • www.mattsontreefarm.com (large trees) plastic, 300 tree min for Shelter Belt Trees • www.lindentreefarm.ca Grasshopper Bait Spreader - $25/day​ (spreader only), +$25 damage deposit • www.westhavennursery.ca Tree planting and mulching services are suspended Back Sloping Program (fence line topsoil work) ​- for 2021, however the tree planter and mulcher are 40% Incentive Program for qualifying projects available for rental. Solar-Powered Water Pumping System for Equipment Livestock Watering -​ For pre-booked 2-week demo Brillion Seeder (10’) - $10/ac,​ $100 min Well Water Decommissioning - $200/well​ Cattle Squeeze - $10/day​​ (approvals required) Hoof Trimming Chute ​- $20/day Weigh Scale - $10/day Did You Know? Water Transfer System ​- $395/dugout, $250 if set up by landowner • Starland County pays an annual requisition to the Drumheller & District Senior’s Foundation Magpie Traps - $5/week​​ (DDSF). The 2021 requisition is in the amount Backpack Sprayer - $5/day,​ 1 day free of $400,235.00. As an association member of the DDSF, our residents are given residence Measuring Wheel - $5/day,​ 1 day free priority over non-members. Skunk Traps - $5/week Transit ​​​- $5/day, 1 day free JD Seeder (15’) ​​- $15/ac, $175 min Portable Corral ​​- $200/day Grain Bag Roller - No​ Charge RFID Tag Reader - No​ Charge

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AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD STARLAND COUNTY ATTENTION RATE PAYERS ROADSIDE WEED & BRUSH CONTROL SPRAYING The Starland Agricultural Service Board will be SPOT SPRAYING along roadside ditches on or about July 15th until completion for the control of noxious weeds and brush. The program will affect approximately 33% of the Municipality.

All spraying is carried out by licensed pesticide applicators following the Industrial Vegetation Management of Alberta (IVMAA) standards and practices. Roadsides adjacent to farmsteads, gardens, canola, legumes, and other sensitive vegetation will be omitted unless weed populations warrant spraying.

NOTE: Pesticide use will be determined by weather conditions, targeted weeds, and surrounding vegetation. Any one of the following products or a combination of registered tank mixes may be used.

• Tordon 22K • Esplanade • Aspect • Roundup • Milestone • Clearview • Garlon • Occtain XL • Decis • Lorsban

Information Lines: 1. pesticide Toxicology...... 1-800-267-6315 2. AB Environment Emergency Hotline...... 1-800-222-6514 3. poison Center...... 1-800-332-1414 4. County OfficeM orrin...... 1-403-772-3793 5. Drumheller Hospital...... 1-403-823-6500 6. Drumheller Ambulance / Emergencies...... 911 Persons who do not wish to have their roadsides sprayed must complete the form below, sign and return it to the County office by June 15th. No phone requests will be accepted. These forms are to be renewed each year.

NAME: phONE:

ADDRESS:

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SIGNED: DATE: STARLAND COUNTY STARLAND COUNTY Landowner / Renter of the Above-Mentioned Land 16 SPRING NEWSLETTER SPRING NEWSLETTER PB