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Red Deer County Salutes Our Volunteers

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Mayor’s Message: Volunteers support our communities in many ways

“ I know you would do the same neighbour.” We all know of elderly or widowed neighbours who wish to remain in their rural homes for as long as they can. The only way they can do so is with the help of rural volunteers – from those who volunteer with Meals on Wheels or the Handi-van, to those who stop in for coffee, drop off baking and make sure everything is okay. Over the years in speaking with residents I hear stories about young people who pick up groceries in town for their elderly neighbours, or about the farmers who plow their neighbour’s driveways on the way back from feeding the cows. Often, those we help now actually set the pace and the standards for volunteerism in their day. The ones we support today are the MAYOR EARL KINSELLA ones who always showed up during harvest to drive the grain truck and would never take I’ve often said that Red Deer County residents a dime. They are the ones who sold our kids have a sense of community; they are caring, their first trucks on an extended payment Akiko Kato was fortunate enough to hold the Olympic torch when it came concerned and rely on each other for plan and at an incredible price or gave them through Red Deer. She is pictured here posing with Lyndon Rush, bronze improvements to the quality of their lives and their first summer job. They are our former medalist bobsledder. those of their families and friends. 4-H leaders or the people who ran the local Rural volunteers are important to our store for years and ran a tab for everyone who communities. Since April is Volunteer stopped in for a few groceries and a chat. Recognition Month, it is appropriate to point The cumulative effect of acts of kindness to out the many ways they contribute to activities each individual through volunteering is that we all enjoy. For example, when a community the community as a whole is strengthened and hall dance goes into the wee hours there are enhanced. We like to say that this is the way always volunteers on hand to clean up, turn of life in rural communities. This is what we off the lights, lock the doors and make sure have been shown to do, and we have a strong everyone leaves safely. The well trimmed and sense of obligation to continue the tradition. manicured cemeteries where we lay a loved one to rest are often maintained by volunteers. I know that in your modest manner you will Many of the firefighters with Red Deer County most likely brush it off… but allow me to are volunteers from your communities. thank you on behalf of Red Deer County for your service to our residents, young and old. All of these supports would not exist if it wasn’t for the rural volunteers who often Earl Kinsella, Mayor deflect recognition with statements such as… Red Deer County ”well I was dropping the kids off anyway” or

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Central AB has a Community Outreach Coordinator By Pat Snowie, Community Outreach Coordinator – MS Society of Canada. The MS Society of Canada has included in its touched by Multiple Sclerosis. strategic direction a goal to provide access to I come from a 15 year sojourn on beautiful client services for all who’s lives are affected Vancouver Island to be nearer my family and by Multiple Sclerosis regardless of where they build a new life on the east side of the Rockies. live in Canada. I have worked in health care, the software My name is Pat Snowie. I have stepped into industry as well as not for profit. Being a farm a new position, as Community Outreach girl by upbringing it feeds my soul to deliver Coordinator, here at MS Society Central client services in Rural Central Alberta. Alberta Chapter. How exciting to join the I look forward to being a source of information team and work with Audrey Thompson and support along with seeing what kind (Client Services Coordinator) in providing of programs and events we can get cooking Client Services. to enrich our rural client’s lives. If you, While Audrey concentrates on the City of Red or someone near to you, are affected by Deer, I am working to expand services to the MS, I invite you to contact me and share rural residents of Central Alberta. It delights your ideas and interests for programming. me to return to my country roots and I look Call 403.346.0290 or email pat.snowie@ forward to making connections with everyone mssociety.ca in the area whose life is directly or indirectly Ridgewood W.I. News A 63rd Anniversary Celebration Submitted by Paula Bill The March 2010 meeting was held on the New Business: A motion was made to fourth at the home of Vi Moore with nine again make a donation to the local 4 H members and two guests in attendance. Faye group. We were reminded of our Senior Mayberry called the meeting to order with Visits for the month of March. The District the reading, “Why God made Mothers”. Our Three Conference will be held on March two guests, Kay Johanson and Sheila Maday 6th in Killam with three ladies attending. were introduced. Roll call was our filled Ridgewood W.I. will do the Memorial Samaritan Purse boxes.The minutes from Service. the last meeting and the Treasurers report Reports were given with Dorothy Bickley were read and approved. speaking on County programs completed Old Business: The card parties have been in 2009 and Lenette Van Kuilenburg on well attended and the next two will be workshops offered by the County. One on March 12th and the 26th. The 63rd hundred and four volunteer hours were Anniversary Supper for the Ridgewood recorded for the month. W.I. was held on February 28th in Sylvan Our guest speaker was Sheila Maday who Lake. All nine members including our spoke on Cystic Fibrosis. We all gained a Charter member, Vivian Stickland, and our new insight into the disease. Many thanks husbands attended as well as special guest Sheila. John MacDonald. A good time was had by everyone as we ate, visited, and watched the The next meeting will be held on March Gold Medal Olympic Hockey game all at the 30th at 7:30 P.M. at the home of Dorothy same time . Bickley. 71925D2-L3 Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 4

“What’s Happening” In Red Deer County? Benalto Rural Crime Watch Society General plants, baking and more. The first 50 Moms will receive a free The Community Engagement Sites are also going to be offering Meeting carnation. To book tables, phone Gwen at 403.773.2270 or the Boat Smart Operators Card Course in April 2010. The next Rural Crime Watch General Meeting will take place Lynne at 403.773.2269. As of September 15, 2009 all recreation boaters in Canada must on Thursday, April 22 at 7:00pm at the Benalto Leisure Centre, Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event – “Visions Country Gospel” have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, commonly known as a Ag. Grounds. In attendance will be BRCWS Liaisons, Acting – Sunday, June 6 at 2:30pm at the Elnora Hall. Refreshments Canadian Boating License. Boaters caught without the card Staff Sgt. Duncan Babchuk and Cpl. James Allemekinders from will be served. Tickets are $15. There will also be a mini silent could be faced with a fine of $250.00. Come take the boating the Sylvan Lake RCMP, and Red Deer County Sr. Peace Officer auction. For more information, please call 403.773.2270. course, pass the 36 question multiple-choice exam and get certified for life. Bob Dixon. The BRCWS will also be welcoming Sr. Peace Mom’s The Word For information on one of the above sessions, or to register, Officer Julian Veuger from Lacombe County. The topic and Innisfail Town Theatre presents a hilarious tribute to motherhood contact one of the following Community Engagement Sites for outside demonstration planned for this meeting is “Innovative in their Spring Production of Mom’s The Word, written by Linda more details – Bowden - , Sundre - , Technology in Policing” with the Sylvan Lake RCMP. For more A. Carson, Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard 403.559.7495 403.638.4545 Carstairs - , information, please call Yvette or Dave at 403.746.3429. and Deborah Williams. There will be 10 performances only, 403.337.3343 Writing Workshops in Central Alberta to take place at the Ol’ Moose hall in Innisfail. On April 17, Spruce View 403.728.3459, Innisfail - 403.227.2866, Cremona Free workshops on writing will be offered at 15 libraries 29 and May 6 there will be general theatre performances with - 403.637.3856, Delburne - 403.749.3838, or Elnora - in the Parkland Regional Library System this April. Award- doors opening at 6:00pm and the shows beginning at 7:00pm. 403.773.3624. winning author and editor Fran Kimmel will present the Tickets for these performances are $17 each. On April 23, 24, Fanatullen Scandinavian Dancers workshops. Session topics are – Writing Your Memoir, Where 30, May 1, 7 and 8 there will be dinner theatre performances The Fanatullen Scandinavian Dancers hold dance sessions every Do Story Ideas Come From?, Speaking of Dialogue, and Business with the doors opening at 6:00pm and the shows beginning at Monday night from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Festival Hall in Red Writing – Plain and Simple. The workshops will be held at the 8:00pm. Tickets for the dinner theatre performances are $32.00 Deer. Come out for fun and exercise. Scandinavian heritage public libraries in the following communities – Camrose, Clive, each. On Sunday, May 9 there will be a Mother’s Day Brunch not required. Singles welcome. Please call 403.347.5303 or Didsbury, Donalda, Forestburg, Innisfail, Lacombe, Lougheed, performance with the doors opening at 10:00am and the 403.341.4672 for more information, and to confirm if the Olds, Ponoka, Provost, Rocky Mountain House, Stettler, Sundre, show beginning at 12:00. Tickets for the brunch performance session will be held, as inclement weather may cause some and Sylvan Lake. To register, contact the library where the are $32.00 each. Please note: this production contains strong cancellations. workshop will be held. All workshops are free of charge and language and adult themes. Tickets are available at the open to participants from any community. More information Legman, on Main Street in Innisfail, phone 403.227.5966. Alzheimer Society Information and Support Group about the program, including library contact information, is Meetings Festival of Fiddles and Dance Meeting Dates – Spouse Group – Second Monday of the month available from your local library or at www.prl.ab.ca/write_ On Saturday, May 1, the Town and Country Dance Club will be from 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Should the second Monday be a on. hosting their 3rd Festival of Fiddles and Dance at the Spruce holiday, the meeting will be held on the third Monday. View Community Hall. Doors open at noon with dancing from Turnovers: Huge Gently Used Sale Early Stage Group – Last Wednesday of the month from 2:00pm 1:00pm – 5:00pm. There will then be a supper and entertainment This well-established bi-annual sale will take place on Saturday, – 3:30pm. Prescreening is required. from 5:00pm to 7:00pm followed by more dancing from 7:00pm April 24 from 8:00am – 12:00pm at the Delburne Community Groups run from September through to June. The location of – 11:00pm. Entertainment will be provided by Randy Jones & Hall. 30 or more families will be participating, selling quality the meetings is the Alzheimer Society Alberta and NWT, Suite the Reflections, as well as Jerry Goertzen & Dusty Roads. Free kids items including clothes, toys, books, movies, baby items, 101, 4805 48 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 3T2. There is no RV parking will be available at the hall. Tickets are $30 each maternity wear, sporting equipment and more. Everything charge to attend. For more information about these groups and include dancing, BBQ beef supper and entertainment. is baby/kid related. If you have not attended this sale in the or support groups in other areas, please call Donna Durand at For tickets or more information, please call Doug or Doris at past, you should definitely check it out. For more information, 403.346.2540 or email [email protected]. please call 403.346.8056. 403.728.3333, or Cliff or Joan at 403.342.4317. HolmeHus Antiques Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus Spring Chinooks Edge Workshops The Farm with the Good Food is now featuring The Country Chinooks Edge will be holding the following Small Business Learn Concert Drive Corner Store. The Corner carries a selection of items from @ Lunch Sessions over the next few months. Preregistration The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus Spring Concert other Country Drive members who are located further away is required at least one week prior to the event as space is will be held at 7:00pm on Friday, April 16 at the New Life from Red Deer or are open on a more seasonal schedule. You limited. Fellowship Church, 20 Kelloway Crescent, in Red Deer. Also will find a variety of preserves from The Jungle including their – Using a CMR System in featured will be H.J. Cody High School Choir, and Collage, a Do Your Customers Love You? sauerkraut; and from Edgar Farms, asparagus relish and pickles. Your Business – Monday, April 26 from 11:30am – 12:15pm. mixed male-female barbershop quartet from Calgary. A portion All are made from their own produce. We also have lovely one- Admission is free. of the income for this show will be donated to the Central of-a-kind floral arrangements created in vintage containers Alberta Ronald MacDonald House. For more information, by Marianne from The Blooming Fields, and mohair socks please call Marvin at 403.343.0223 or Ron at 403.347.2145. Chinooks Edge will also be presenting the following workshops in all sizes from White Treasure Farm. We carry Norwegian Ridgewood School District #2091 in the April. Preregistration is required 1 week prior to knits and rosemaling items by Mary Vanson; treenware from workshop, and you must be 18 or over to attend. The Ridgewood School District’s 100 Anniversary and Brian Dickinson; and original Western art by Tom W. Jarvis; as The Personalization of Learning: How all students can realize Homecoming will take place on July 10 & 11 at Ridgewood Hall. well as an ever-changing inventory of other lovely items for their potential – April 6 from 11:00am – 12:30pm. Admission Open to all Ridgewood residents & descendents of attendees at gifting, decorating, cooking, or collecting. Open year-round. is free. school. Please RSVP to [email protected]. 403.347.0516. Guitar Lessons Beginner Course – April 12, 19, 26 & May 3 from Rosemaling Class at the Norewegian Laft Hus 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Cost is $80 and includes handouts. Society Museum Game Over: Assessment and Treatment for Video Game Abuse We are happy to list upcoming Rosemaling painting, the traditional art of Norway, will be – Level II – April 13 from 10:55am – 12:30pm. Admission is taught in a class at the Norwegian Laft Hus Society on Saturday, free. festivals, community fairs, reunions April 17 and Sunday, April 18 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The Virtual Book Club – Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson – cost of this class is $60.00 plus the cost of wood. You will April 17 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Admission is free and other community events! create a Rogaland design on a box with a dome lid. For more information, or to register, please call 403.347.2055. A Family’s Guide to Financial Resource Available Through If you’re planning any event that would be Government Programs Part 1 – April 15 from 10:55am – What’s Happening in Elnora and Pine Lake 12:30pm. Admission is free. of interest to Red Deer County residents or Pine Lake Singers Spring Concert – Sunday, April 18 at 2:00pm All the Pieces and Parts of Me: Childhood Dissociative Identity tourists, we’d like to hear from you! at the Pine Lake Hub. Admission is $5. Lunch will be served. Disorder – April 20 from 10:55am – 12:30pm. Admission is Contact Alanna Lindl For more information, please phone 403.347.7198. free. tel: 403.350.2170 fax: 403.346.9840 Lorne Elliot, Comedy and Music Show from Hudson, Quebec A Family’s Guide to Financial Resources Available Through – Sunday, April 11 at 2:30pm at the Elnora Hall. Admission Government Programs Part 2 – April 20 from 10:55am – e-mail: [email protected] is $15. Lunch will be served. Lorne Elliot has performed 12:30pm. Admission is free. to have your event listed in the “What’s widely internationally, and is well known for his long- Happening” calendar of County News. running radio program “Madly Off in All Directions” taped at Simply Accounting Computer Program – Thursdays, April 22 different locations across Canada. For tickets, please phone – May 27from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Cost is $185.00 and includes Deadline for submissions: 20th of the month 403.773.2270. manual and use of a laptop. preceding publication. Self Harming Behaviors in Youth – April 27 from 10:55am – Elnora Spring Market and Mother’s Day Tea – Saturday, May Submissions received after the 20th of the preceding 12:30pm. 8 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Elnora Ag. Centre. Crafts, month will not be included.

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Country Drive Report IFI DAYS – RED DEER REGION By Susan Holme Manyluk, HolmeHus Antiques by Mandi Carroll – Economic Development Coordinator The most recent Country Drive meeting will allow her to promote her purebred On April 26, a one-day seminar will be in, or exporting to, foreign countries,” was held on Feb 26th at Hidden Valley sheep operation, selling Rideau breeding held at Red Deer College in an effort to explained Carroll. “Working with IFI’s Gardens. Having lived just east of Sylvan stock across Canada. She will continue to raise awareness about the opportunities can help mitigate the risks involved in Lake for the past eighteen years, Jim and issue event press releases, update website and processes brought to the private sector entering new international markets. Lesley Hill are longtime Red Deer County entries, and deal with the media. Best of by International Financial Institutions IFI’s have rules around job procurements, residents. Jim is the current president of all, it allows Country Drive to still enjoy (IFIs). Farm Fresh Producers and Lesley is secre- the benefits of her vast connections and mainly that they must be fair, secure and tary for the Benalto Ag Society and often knowledge in the agri-tourism industry; “IFI’s currently provide over $150 billion transparent, so companies are provided judges 4-H speech events. as well as her wry sense of humor and in development assistance to developing with assurances they may not have countries annually for projects and otherwise. The process can be used as Over the past five years they have ex- unbridled enthusiasm for Country Drive. programs which Red Deer County a strategy for companies to begin work panded their market garden and u-pick Hurray! firms are eligible to bid on,” said Mandi in other countries, safely familiarizing operation to include many varieties of Other new members who have joined Alberta-grown vegetables. Their saska- in the last few weeks include: Jim and Carroll, Red Deer County’s Economic themselves with foreign environments toon orchard, raspberries, and rhubarb Lesley Hill of Hidden Valley Garden; Bil- Development Coordinator. “In addition and key contacts, which can then be used yield tingling fresh product as well. They lyco Junction, close to the Ellis Blue Bird to direct opportunities, prospects might to open doors to future opportunities.” participate at the Sylvan Lake Farmer’s Farm at Joffre; and Badger Ridge Farms, a also exist to subcontract through other If you’re interested in gaining the edge Market every week and this year are plan- family-run greenhouse, located northwest companies who are awarded larger IFI towards securing contracts financed by ning to have lettuce and spinach grown of Calgary. For more information visit contracts.” IFI’s and learning about the opportunities under cover by early June. www.countrydrive.ca Senior officials from the World Bank, to expand into new international business Their Bed & Breakfast operates year- These new members of Country Drive are Inter-American Development Bank and networks, you don’t want to miss this round and is a bit of rural paradise tucked warmly welcomed to the group. We will Asian Development Bank will be on hand seminar. ‘over the hill’ in the Hidden Valley. Visit look forward to getting better acquainted to discuss the opportunities provided For tickets, go to www.ticketmaster.ca [email protected] or telephone 403- and enjoying the benefit of having their by IFIs. Topics will focus on how and search IFI. Tickets for the one- 392-5968 for more information. extensive experience and enthusiasm to businesses can generate new revenues by day event are on sale for $150 per The first piece of business was a “Co- draw on in the future. The 2010 season working with IFIs and other development person, which includes a continental ordinator Abduction Alert”… is shaping up to be exciting, in part, due organizations. breakfast, lunch and reception. For to the group’s decision to produce a full- It is with heavy hearts (but no great sur- The seminar will appeal to companies, more information, contact Mandi Carroll, scale brochure (rather than a simple web- prise) that the group must report that our consultants, suppliers and educators Economic Development Coordinator, Red site lure card, as in the past few years). excellent Co-ordinator-extraordinaire, interested in foreign marketplace Deer County, at 403.357.2395. The brochure will list members; their Kathleen Raines, has resigned from her opportunities, including current and locations; festivals and events; seasons, Brought to the Red Deer Region by the very demanding, multi-tasking, and part- potential product and service exporters, dates and times; and special promotions Alberta Government, in conjunction with time, mega-job with Country Drive. and attractions to be found at the various as well as those involved in the energy, Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs, She has accepted a full-time position as sites throughout the year 2010. It will also environment, engineering and agriculture Red Deer County in conjunction with Red the Program Manager of Volunteer Red provide a map and directions to facilitate sectors among others. Deer Regional Economic Development, Deer, a division of CIRS. She will be your “Drive in the Country”. “This is a good first step to begin working and Williams Engineering. overseeing two staff, dealing with hun- Websites are wonderful sources of infor- dreds of current and potential volunteers; mation, but brochures can be kept in glove plus a myriad of other tasks involving compartments and close to the telephone fundraising, appreciation events, intakes, for easy access. The personal aspect of a and services to Red Deer and area. All the customer being handed an attractive and members of Country Drive wish her every informative brochure will continue to success in her full-time position. We know spread the word that Central Alberta is she will be an immense asset to the Vol- teeming with exciting places to visit, to unteer Program, which benefits so many shop, to eat, to experience history, food individuals. Congratulations, Kathleen! and events, only found “fresh on the farm” Your Water Lose a Co-ordinator, gain a Country Drive or at a country museum. Learn more at member! www.countrydrive.ca and plan to visit any It is with light hearts that we can report or all of the diverse Country Drive mem- that Kathleen has been persuaded to be- bers this year. Treatment come a member of Country Drive. This The Monthly Tax Superstore Town‘n Country Water Systems Payment Plan

The Monthly Tax Payment Plan (MTPP) Experience the allows taxpayers the flexibility to have Kinetico Difference monthly payments withdrawn from their UÊ Non-electric and reliable UÊ Highly Efficient- regeneration bank account on the first of each month uses only 1lb of salt, 13 gals for their property taxes rather than make of water, in 11 minutes UÊU NSNSFF CertifiedCe Performance a single annual payment. • Free water analysis Many people find it difficult to make an annual lump CALLCALL TODAY sum payment when taxes become due. Monthly installments make budgeting easier. Penalties are applied 403.340.3770403.3 to any outstanding balance on the first of July, November GasolineGasoline AAlley, Red Deer and March. However, MTPP Participants are not subject to penalties or service fees provided they are enrolled in

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OPEN HOUSE PROPOSED CENTRAL ALBERTA SYNERGY PARK AREA STRUCTURE PLAN (QE II and Highway 42 Interchange)

Bring in your seed samples and book your cleaning NOW before the spring rush! We also invite you to come down and meet our returning manager, Stephen Mobley! The coffee is always on! 403.227.3400 2010 Seed Varieties Cert. AC Metcalfe Bly Cert. CDC Copeland Bly Cert. AC Foremost Wht Cert. CDC Cowboy Bly Cert. Trochu Bly Cert. Sundre Bly Cert. Vivar Bly Cert. Ponoka Bly Red Deer County Office Cert. AC Mustang Oats Cert. AC Morgan Oats Thursday, April 15th, 2010 • 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Common Bly Common Wht Red Deer County is pleased to introduce a draft plan for the CENTRAL ALBERTA SYNERGY PARK AREA STRUCTURE PLAN (QE II and Highway 42) WE CAN NOW UNLOAD YOUR For Inquiries Contact: GRAIN TRAILERS OR B-TRAINS! Denise Bedford at: 403.357.2388 SEED TREATING available NOW or [email protected] or in the SPRING. Call for details. 21348D2

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS Iss Permit No. Applicant Parcel Job Description Issue Date DP-10-016 SMITH, JASON SE20-37-23-W4M House 17/02/2010 DP-10-021 Walden Harnack SE19-34-28-W4M House for residence- including driveway 22/02/2010 DP-09-366 WOITTE, MELVIN RAY & GLADYS MAY SW13-36-25-W4M New Cabin 23/02/2010 DP-10-024 BRAMALL, LESLIE EDWARD & SHERRY LYNN SW20-38-2-W5M Replacing existing mobile home 23/02/2010 DP-10-035 PHILLIPS, PAUL & DARCIE SE13-37-28-W4M Home Minor 26/02/2010 DP-10-037 Eugene & Diana Jackson SE35-34-29-W4M Addition to dwelling 01/03/10 DP-10-041 PHILLIPS, PAUL & DARCIE SE14-37-28-W4M Approval of Use- Tipitina’s coffee shop 01/03/10 DP-10-043 1136765 Alberta Ltd. SW33-37-27-W4M Approval of Use 02/03/10 DP-10-040 MANTEY, RONALD CHARLES & BONNIE WAGNER- SE6-39-27-W4M Triple garage (main) 02/03/10 MANTEY DP-10-044 HENDERSON, DARRYL & DOREEN NW32-37-27-W4M Home Business Minor- office only 03/03/10 DP-10-009 MCTAGGART, TRACIE Y NE7-35-2-W5M Relaxation for rear yeard 04/03/10 DP-10-045 GLIMSDALE, SUSAN SW2-35-28-W4M Dwelling 05/03/10 DP-10-039 HOSKIN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NW33-38-28-W4M Accessory Structure- Pole Building 05/03/10 INC. DP-09-440 JOHN HULL ARCHITECT SE7-38-27-W4M Expansion of Church 08/03/10 DP-10-047 Berry Architecture SW13-36-3-W5M Portable classroom 08/03/10 DP-10-048 Springbrook General Store SE13-37-28-W4M Approval of Use 08/03/10 DP-10-052 WICKWIRE, GARY L & CATHRYNE A SW9-34-28-W4M Home Occupation Minor 10/03/10 DP-10-042 IRONSTONE LAND MANAGEMENT INC. NW21-36-25-W4M New home, garage & shop 11/03/10 DP-10-055 FISCHER, ROBERT & KIM NE25-35-3-W5M Recreational Park Model Placement 16/03/2010 DP-10-001 CUNNINGHAM, CAROL G NE33-38-28-W4M Recreational Vehicle Storage 17/03/2010 DP-10-056 Christopher Taylor NE19-34-28-W4M Replacing mobile for Farm help 19/03/2010 Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 7

Historic Markerville Creamery Museum Earns Recognized Museum Status The Historic Markerville Creamery Museum is that has been done here in Markerville. Each Historic Fensala Hall, Tindastoll Cemetery Program is to be commended,” said Executive one of the latest museums in the province to and every one of you should be proud of and the newly renovated Historic Markerville Director, Alexandra Hatcher. receive the Recognized Museum designation yourself, of the Society and of the community Lutheran Church. The Historic Markerville Creamery Museum, from the Alberta Museums Association. for the commitment to the preservation of The designation of the Church as a Provincial has been provided with the Recognized The museum earned this designation after the history of Markerville and the Icelandic Historic Resource will be celebrated later in Museum logo to display at their museum. To participating in the Museum Affirmation immigrants that started the community the year. Currently, plans are under way for earn this designation, the museum provided a Program, a new initiative designed to approximately 125 years ago. I would like to the season opening of the Historic Markerville panel of museum professionals with evidence strengthen the Association’s accountability make a special note of thanks to Provincial Creamery Museum on May long weekend, demonstrating how they are meeting the toward the public funds it distributes through Government and to Red Deer County for school tours in May and June and new menu internationally recognized definition of a grants and programming to the province’s their recognition of our heritage sites and options for the Kaffistofa (coffee shop). The museum. museums. their financial assistance, which has allowed Operations Managers of the Society, Shannon us to undertake and complete these projects. Visitors to Alberta’s museums can now look The new designation was announced Friday Smelt and Bobbi-Jo Pusztai, are extremely for the Recognized Museum logo. night at the annual general meeting of the Our Mission is To Preserve and Interpret pleased to launch the 2010 museum season non-profit society that owns and operates History, To Promote Culture and Community with their new status as designated by the For more information on the Historic the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum, Fellowship. I think we are doing a good job. Alberta Museums Association. Markerville Creamery Museum, please Our forefathers would be proud.”. contact: the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society “The Alberta Museums Association is pleased (SGSIS). Society President, Marlene Linneberg At the meeting, the new Board of Directors to present the Recognized Museum standing Historic Markerville Creamery Museum is one of over 100 members of the Society who were announced, the 2010 calendar of events to the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum. Phone: 1-800-728-3007 have worked tirelessly since the incorporation was presented and everyone was treated to The dedication and commitment demonstrated E-mail: [email protected] of the Society in 1975. She reviewed the 2009 dessert and a slideshow presentation to end by the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum Web: historicmarkerville.com year and said, “After spending 4 years on the the evening. The SGSIS owns and operates by taking part in the Museum Affirmation Board of SGSIS I have been reflecting over all the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum, Recreation and Culture Boards

Group Event Date And Time Cost Contact Info Guidelines available on Division 3 Individuals/families of Division 3 are welcome to apply for 50% of funding of recreational or cultural Division 3’s website. Recreation and activities to a maximum of $100 per person per year. Funding reimbursement is on a first-come-first- Culture Board serve and case-by-case basis. Copies of receipts must be supplied. www.Div3Rec-Culture.com Recreation/culture proposals or receipts can be sent to: Division 3 Recreation and Culture Board 700 Maple Crescent, Springbrook, Alberta T4S 1V1

Board Meeting Sunday, May 2 at 7:00 pm Contact Paul Pettypiece The board welcomes ideas for new recre- at 403.886.2853 for more ational and cultural opportunities. information

Archery April 24 Subsidized Please contact Donna at 403.341.6783 Youth and Ladies Pre-Registration is on April 20 Subsidized Please contact Janet at Division 6 Golf Lessons 403.346.5629 Recreation and Culture Board Outdoor Flower Pot Planting Pre-Register on May 12 for May 18 Subsidized For more information contact Kathleen at 403.347.8229

Evening Zoo Cruise Pre-Register on May 20 for June 12 Subsidized For more information, on Sylvan Lake please contact Janet at 403.346.5629

Golf Green Fee Passes Pre-Register on May 27 Subsidized Please contact Ron at 403.346.2935 should you need more information

Rosebud Dinner Theatre Please Pre-Register by May 16 Subsidized Contact Ron at “Oliver” on June 19 403.346.2935 for more information. Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 8

What’s Happening at Event Date And Time Reader’s Corner Wednesday, April 7 at 1:00pm Book Club Penhold & Book: “Half Broke Horse” By: Jeannette Walls Evening Book Club Wednesday, April 28 District Library Book: ”The Lace Reader” 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm By: Barry Brunonia

Finding Farley Thursday, April 8 Production of the National Film Board 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm This Documentary film is about Karsten, and Leanne, their two year old son and dog as they trace the footsteps of one of Canada’s most famous writers, Farley Mowat. Their 5000 kilometer trip is filled with trekking, sailing, portaging and paddling from east of Calgary to the Maritimes.

Books for Babies April 12,19,26 Three sessions that will assist parents with encouraging early 10:00 am – 11:00 am literacy with their infant; ages 0 – 12 months. Please pre-register

Spring break April 6 Join us for a craft & activities 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Ages 6 – 12 Should you require more information on Pre-registration is appreciated. any of the events at the library, please Wii April 13, 14, 15, 16 phone us at 403.886.2636 or e-mail at CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS [email protected]. Available during library hours.

FCSS is a program between the province and local municipalities CHILDREN What are your priorities with the objective of building YOUTH strong communities through FAMILIES for social well-being prevention, self help and SENIORS volunteerism. in your community?

West Red Deer County Program please contact Bobby-Jo Stannard West County Community Directories have at 403.505.9091 or by e-mail at wcfcss@ been sent out to West Red Deer County telus.net residents through the Innisfail Province. We want to hear from you. Thank you to the Spruce View Ladies Club Penhold Tell us whath you thinkhi k iis neededd d to strengthenh andd assisti iindividuals,di id l for their sponsorship of the distribution of this Seniors have coffee every Tuesday and directory. Included in the directory is a listing Thursday afternoon at 2:30 – 4:00 pm at families and communities. of community organizations and their contact the Penhold Drop In. There is a Supper at numbers. Please contact me if you would like the end of the month starting at 5:30 p.m. your organization listed for the 2011 edition If you bring a dish the cost for supper is five By taking part in youyou canca help to set or if any changes need to be made to existing citizen forums dollars and if you do not bring a dish it will priorities for the Red Deer and District Family anda Community information. cost $10.00. They always have a meat dish West Red Deer County Priorities Setting for everyone. Support Services (FCSS). Planning Session will be held at the Spruce The next supper will be on Friday, March View Community Hall on April 27. All 26. Recommendations from the forums will be presented to the FCSS concerned citizens are invited to come and Board for review and consideration. provide input into future community social Safe at Home/Streetwise Workshop on programming. Look for an invitation in the Thursday, April 8 from 9:30 – 11:30 at the mail or contact Bobby-Jo Stannard for further Penhold Drop In. Cost is $10.00. Please Citizen forums will be held on the following dates: details. register at the Penhold Town Office by phoning 403.886.5464. CHIPS (Children’s Indoor Play Space If you have any small items that you might Spruce View Penhold Bowden Program) is at the Spruce View Hall for April 27 May 3 May 11 another season of fun, learning through play, want to donate to an organization that need child and parent interaction on Thursday donations for their tables at the Senior Drop 5 - 9 p.m. 5 - 9 p.m. 5 - 9 p.m. mornings from 9:30 – 11:30am. Area parents In, please bring it on Tuesday or Thursday and children (0-4 years old) are invited to to Drop In during coffee time at 2:30 – 4:30 Springbrook Delburne Elnora attend this socialization through play program. pm or phone Enida 403.886.5530. Note: No May 15 May 17 May 19 clothes please. Cost is $4.00 per family. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5 - 9 p.m. 5 - 9 p.m. Spruce View Rural Child Care Society - Some people have shown an interest in have a TOPS club in Penhold. If you are interested Spruce View Out of School Care Program We look forward to seeing you there! Parents please note: Before/After School please phone Gloria-FCSS at 403.886.5464 Care is available at Spruce View School for the 2009/2010 school year. The program Meals will be provided. RSVP deadline is one week prior to forum date. is available for Kindergarten to Grade Six Please contact 403-342-8100 or [email protected] to register and to students. Hours are 6:30am – 8:30am and confirm the location of the forum. 3:15pm – 6:00pm. Registration forms are available from either Bobby-Jo Stannard FCSS supports programs in the areas of children 403.505.9091or Kim McKain 403.728.2336. Full-time or Part-time care is available. New and youth, adults, families, seniors and community Drop-In and Family Rates are available. development. For more information on FCSS, For any information or questions on these visit www.reddeer.ca/socialplanning. or any other West Red Deer County FCSS Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 9

Division 5 Recreation TRANSIT NOTICE Easter Weekend: and Culture Board April 2 – April 5 Friday, April 2 Report Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be closed. Transit information is available on-line at www.reddeer.ca/transit The Division 5 Recreation and Culture The Division 5 Recreation and Culture Transit service will operate on Sunday / Holiday service hours. First departure Board met in February to set their 2010 Board acts as a funding board in that we from the City Centre Terminal is 8:45 am and the last departure is at 6:45 pm. Budget. Applications were received from do not organize any specific activities There is NO SERVICE on Route 12 and 12A to Gasoline Alley and Springbrook. twenty-one groups and one individual for ourselves, but distribute the funds based Red Deer Transit ACTION BUS phone lines will be closed. Limited Action Bus 2010 funding. We are pleased to note on applications received from members service will be provided. that we were able to grant all requests of our division. We currently have as proposed with the exception of one representation from all of our areas which Sunday, April 4 group. They chose to hold their request include Benalto, Evarts, Central, Craig, Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be until it could be determined that the Happy Hill, New Hill, Centreville, Hola, closed. No Transit Service. proposed activity would be one which Hamlet of Benalto, Hamlet of Dickson, Red Deer Transit Action Bus phone lines will be closed. Regular Sunday Action residents would engage in. Hamlet of Spruce View, Markerville, Bus service will be provided. Our 2010 budget was set at $27,925 and Raven, Kevisville, Spruce View Rural, was ratified at our Annual Meeting in Dickson Rural and Gleniffer Lake Resort. Monday, April 5 March. These funds are allocated to us If you are a resident in our division Transit Administration Offices and Transit information phone lines will be from Red Deer County on a per capita and wish further information or if you closed. Transit information is available on-line at www.reddeer.ca/transit basis. Each Recreation and Culture Board have any comments, suggestions, etc, Transit Services will operate on a regular weekday schedule. Last departure operates under the general guidelines you are encouraged to contact Jen Kaiser from the City Centre Terminal will be at 11:15 pm. outlined in the County By-Law which at 403.728.3930 or Les Engman at Red Deer Transit Action Bus phone lines will be closed. Limited Action Bus governs such boards. 403.746.3527 service will be provided.

Environmental Workshops a Success By Andrew Treu – Environmental Manager Throughout this past February, a series of being composed of organic material, it is Environmental Workshops were held across clear to see that composting could become Red Deer County, with evening workshops an important component of our solid waste being held in of the hamlets of Springbrook, diversion program. Red Deer County would Red Deer County is pleased to host a Spruce View, Benalto, as well as the Red Deer like to thank Shirley for taking the time out County Centre. Red Deer County staff, along of her busy schedule to come and share her BACKYARD COMPOST BIN and RAIN BARREL with industry professionals from EPCOR Water wealth of knowledge. TRUCKLOAD SALE Services and Olds College, were on hand to Other speakers were Brittany Jelfs from EPCOR discuss various initiatives being offered in the who spoke about water conservation and the Thursday May 13, Friday May 14 & Saturday May 15, 2010 from 9am - 4pm County, as well as provide education material importance of being water wise, regardless of to help residents increase their awareness if you are on a municipal water source or your Orders must be prepaid (cash, cheque, or debit) at the Red Deer County Centre PRIOR to May when it come to environmental issues. Some own well. Also, Ken Lewis, the Conservation 13. You must present your County receipt in order to pick up your compost bins and rain barrels. of the topics covered in the workshops were Coordinator at Red Deer County, talked about water conservation, solid waste reduction, various rural programs in the county such as Open to COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY composting, and various rural conservation Off the Creek, Environmental Farm Plans, FIRST COME. FIRST SERVED WHILE QUANTITIES LAST RAIN OR SHINE initiatives. Members of the community that Environmentally Significant Areas, and the came out for the events were very keen on new Abandoned Water Well Program. TM learning all that was available through the THE EARTH MACHINE THE SYSTERN RAIN BARREL workshops, but most importantly the resulting Red Deer County would like to thank all the discussions and sharing of ideas on various members from the community that came environmental issues proved to be invaluable. out to listen and learn and share their ideas, thoughts, and experiences on environmental One of the more popular topics of discussion issues. An additional thanks goes to all the at the workshops was backyard composting. staff members and industry professionals who Shirley Lupino is a Composting Technician helped to make these events a success. We with Olds College, and she was on hand to look forward to holding similar workshops provide information on the “Do’s and Don’ts” in the future, so stay tuned to the Red Deer of running your own backyard composter. County News for upcoming events. With nearly 50% of our residential waste

For more information on these items contact Red Deer County Operations department at 403.350.2163 or visit www.reddeercounty.ab.ca Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 10

Conservation Corner: 2010 Road Bans Effective 8:00 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2010. a 75% Road Ban applies on all paved and chip- Mandatory Water Policy sealed roads in the jurisdiction of Red Deer County, excluding all industrial and commercial subdivisions. All gravel roads are reduced to a 90% axle weight allowance. Red Deer County recognizes the importance lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds on odd water plays in our lives. To further support numbered days of the calendar month. the County’s commitment to conserving Likewise, customers with even numbered All accesses to, and roads within, Multi-Lot water, a mandatory water policy has been house or building numbers may water Residential Sub-Divisions and Hamlets remain at put into place. This policy supports the their lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds 75%, excepting paved road within Cornergate Waterworks Bylaw No. 2009/22, Sections on even numbered days of the calendar 9.4 and 14.2, which aim to reduce the month. Estates Sub-Division at 50% AWA. amount of water used on non-essentials. If you are dealing with new construction What are non-essentials you ask? For all including new lawns or newly seeded For inquiries, call 403.350.2158 or visit the residents and businesses who are municipal lawns, you may water daily, within the water utility customers, it mainly means approved daily time allotments, for a County website at www.reddeercounty.ab.ca activities like watering lawns, gardens, period not to exceed six weeks. for up-to-date road ban information. yards or grounds. The policy is in effect This program, along with other County yearly from May 1 – Sept 30 inclusive. water conservation initiatives like the toilet Permit approvals can be obtained through Does this mean you cannot water bowl rebate program, rain barrel sale, and outdoors at all? Not at all. The policy the voluntary household water evaluation Road Data Services at simply states that customers may not water program, all contribute to saving our fresh 1.888.830.7623 or 403.341.7466 lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds between water resources for years to come. the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. For additional info on the mandatory water Further to the daily time constraints, policy or any other of our conservation customers with odd numbered house programs, please call 403.350.2163 or APPLICATION FOR DUST CONTROL AND PAYMENT or building numbers may water their visit our www.reddeercounty.ab.ca. AUTHORIZATION (CALCIUM CHLORIDE) Deadline: Friday, April 30, 2010 Red Deer County Barbed Wire Recyc ling Program I, ______and ______the registered owner or owner(s) of the following lands:______Here’s your chance to recycle that old barbed wire and strand wire. From May 1st until September 30th, Red Deer County Rural Address Sign______residents can recycle barbed wire and strand wire at the Horn Hill Solid Waste Transfer Facility for no charge. Phone ______do hereby request Red Deer County to supply and apply dust control (calcium x Costs will be covered by Red Deer County for the first participants until 50 tonne of wire is reached. chloride) at the following location (please provide detailed description) After that, a nominal fee of 5.3 cents per kilogram will be charged. ______

Please Note: To be Accepted; Please indicate your preferred method of payment. • Barbed wire MUST be tightly wound and wrapped. ______1. Cost of one (1) calcium chloride application in 2010 is equal to $6.60 per lineal x Strand wire MUST be tightly wrapped and bundled. metre, up to 125 metres. ($825.00 for 400 feet, GST Included)

x All wire must be clean of debris such as fence posts, dirt, agriculture wrap, etc. ______2. Cost of treatment for more than 125 m (400 feet) is equal to $13.20 per lineal metre (GST Included) Note: 1 metre = 3.280 feet x All delivered loads must be inspected by on-site staff prior to unloading. Payment is to be returned with application. Location: Horn Hill Solid Waste Transfer Facility (NE33-36-27-W4) Please note Red Deer County does not provide any guarantee with an application. When: Mon – Sat, 9:00 __- am to 5:00 pm, May through September Dated at ______, in the Province of Alberta.

This ______day of ______, 2010.

______Witness Owner or Owner(s) THANK-YOUTHANK-YOU FOR FOR RECYCLING!RECYLCING! ______Witness Owner or Owner(s)

The personal information requested on this form is being collected for contact for dust control For more information call Andy at 403.350.2150 under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, and is protected by the FOIP Act. If you have any questions about the collection, contact the County FOIP Coordinator at 403.357.2366. www.reddeercounty.ab.ca Mandatory water conservation • May 1 – September 30 • Mandatory water conservation will be in effect yearly between the dates of May 1 and September 30 inclusive for all businesses and residents that are connected to municipal water utility. • Customers may not water lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and If you have any 7:00 p.m. additional questions, • Customers with odd numbered house or building numbers may water their lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds on odd numbered days of the calendar month. please call 403.350.2150 • Customers with even numbered house or building numbers may water their lawns, gardens, yards, or grounds on even numbered days of the calendar month. or visit our website at • Customers with new lawns or newly seeded lawns may water daily, within the approved daily time allotments, for a period not to exceed six weeks. www.reddeercounty.ab.ca Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 11

Great Spring Clean Up!

 It is time to plan your clean up event! Red MayDeer County proudly announces the May 2010 Great Spring Clean Up! 209 Red Deer County is working together with community groups, businesses, hamlets and residential organizations to support local community litter pick up activities! As in past years, Red Deer County will provide FREE garbage bags and garbage pick up to all groups that participate in the Great Spring Clean Up.

Please contact Bobby-Jo Stannard, Rural Beautification Coordinator to register your group or for more information about this campaign at (403) 505-9091 or by email at: [email protected]

We need your help. We encourage your community group or business to become involved. If you already have something planned, let us know. Let’s work together to clean up the County!  We would love to hear again from community groups and businesses in these areas:

Lousana Benalto Spruce View Springbrook Dickson Markerville Rural Subdivisions Business Parks Pine Lake Area Community Hall Areas Rural Subdivisions County Residents  

“Where Litter Lies, A new section of the Blindman River Bridge is put into position. The Beauty Dies” project was a joint initiative between Central Alberta Regional Trail Society (CARTS), Lacombe County, and the Canadian Forces Reservists. The bridge will join Red Deer County and Lacombe County for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts.  Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 12 Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 13

Diane Lester Red Deer County Celebrates National Wilf Bennett Chair – Division 6 Recreation and Secretary Treasurer – Horn Hill Cemetery Culture Board Board f anyone knows the value of volunteers, f anyone symbolizes the ‘get it done’ it’s Diane Lester. Not only is she Volunteer Week April 18 – 24 attitude that made this area great it a steadfast volunteer in her own is Wilf Bennett. For the last 23 years, community, she also holds down the Wilf has given his time and skills to a Iposition of Volunteer Coordinator at the ational Volunteer Week is the biggest celebration of volunteers and relief, international aid and development agencies and arts and culture scene to volunteerI group many people do not even Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre in volunteerism in our country. The 2010 campaign lands on the week name a few. know exists – the Horn Hill Cemetery Red Deer. Board. of April 18-24, and Volunteer Canada wants to make sure that you They are the selfless individuals who demonstrate their genuine compassion for Diane began volunteering with the are prepared to celebrate the achievements and hard work of all the Wilf currently uses his budgeting and Recreation and Culture Board when N the well being of others and in support of essential causes, by taking action and number skills as Secretary Treasurer of the her children were small. Over time, she volunteers around you! by making a difference. Board. He honed these skills working in progressed from Board member to Board Take the time this National Volunteer Week to recognize the 12.5 million various positions at a local car dealership Treasurer and finally, Board Chair. She is a National Volunteer Week was first proclaimed in 1943 as an initiative to draw for several years. That said, his hours of living representation of her favorite quote, volunteers nationwide by saying thank you. In the last year, they gave 2.1 billion the public’s attention to the vital contribution of women to the war effort on the volunteer work are certainly not limited to “If you want something done, give it to a hours of their time, energy and skills to the benefit of our community services, home front. In the late 1960s, the focus was revived and broadened to books and legers. Wilf is not afraid to get busy person.” his hands dirty – removing trees and building shelters, hospitals, sports teams, environment, political movements, disaster include all community volunteers. In her role as Chair, Diane oversees the structures that are needed for equipment activities of the Board. She is certainly not and tools. alone though, and she is quick to give credit Like many volunteers, Wilf is very quick to to the other Board members who contribute Who are Alberta’s shy away from recognition. He repeatedly a great deal of time and effort as well. mentions the other members of the Board, Although the Board focuses on fun activities especially President Bob Pye, and stresses for local residents, there are still important that they deserve equal credit. He repeatedly ‘business’ tasks to be done. Diane organizes emphasized it is the group and the Board meetings, makes sure the budget is in community who make the Cemetery special. good standing, and inputs information into Wilf also echoes a common concern among an activity calendar she jokingly calls, ‘the rural volunteers. He recounts, “The same community bible’. group of people end up doing all of the According to Diane, very few people work”. As these dedicated community members get older, a new group is needed volunteer for the recognition. That said, she These facts explore the relationship between volunteering and the personal • Albertans aged 35 – 44 years old are does appreciate when people take time to to carry on their efforts. and economic characteristics of a volunteer. It can be used to market and most likely to volunteer, while citizens show their thanks. When asked why he started volunteering recruit volunteers to your organization. Visit www.volunteeralberta.ab.ca for aged 65 years and older volunteer in the first place, he mentions that, “I had “It’s the individual thank yous that you get the full report and for more information about volunteering. the most number of hours. from parents and community members that some goals for the cemetery and I made sure make it worthwhile. That, and the fact that • The average hours per Albertan volunteer are 172 hours. • Some barriers to volunteerism: they happened.” His goals are obviously impressive, as he has received thank you you make good friends on these Boards. You • Women are more likely than men to volunteer; however, men unable to make a long-term end up making lifelong friends.” phone calls from across Canada and even volunteer more time (175 hours compared to 169 hours for women). commitment, gave money instead of overseas from people who have ancestors in When asked for her advice to someone who time, had no interest, did not know how the cemetery. might be interested in becoming a volunteer to become involved, dissatisfaction she says, “Get your ideas out there. Become Wilf is a prime example of a classic trait in with a previous experience, and many rural volunteers. He sees a problem, a voice in the community!” She stresses that Quick Facts: concern about the financial cost of volunteers do not work in isolation but as he finds a solution, and he makes sure it gets part of a team. 25% of volunteers contributed 78% of all volunteer hours in volunteering. done. Without people like him and the other Cemetery Board volunteers, the ‘to do’ list Red Deer County is indeed fortunate to have Canada and volunteer 171 hours or more annually. • Benefits of volunteering include: increase in interpersonal, for Red Deer County would be a great deal team players like Diane! communication, organizational, fundraising, and technical and longer. 48% began volunteering because they were asked. office skills along with an increase in knowledge. 45% of volunteers began by approaching a voluntary organization on their own. 52% of Albertans volunteered an average of 172 hours per person. 48% of Canadians volunteered in 2007. In 2007 Canadians volunteered 2.1 billion hours, or the equivalent of 1.1 million individuals volunteering full time.

Live Entertainment NATIONAL VOLUNTEER Door Prizes APPRECIATION WEEK Desserts

RED DEER COUNTY’S RURAL VOLUNTEERS Please join us for an evening to celebrate and honour Red Deer County’s Rural Volunteers for their dedication, commitment, support and service!!

Presented by: Red Deer County Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Attn: Pauli Kruger Place: Aberdeen Community Hall Phone: 403.350.2150 ext 132 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm E-Mail: [email protected] Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 14

Does it Cost? Does it Pay? By Art Preachuk – Agricultural Manager The age old question is raised over and over: how do you know if there’s a payback on your investment? Focusing on agricultural topics, we will attempt to provide you with some of the answers, or at least some information to help you make the decision, on whether it costs or pays. Off the Creek Program Topic: Seeding Forages into Sod A controversial topic that has been seriously discussed over a pint or two of ale! What is the best way to refurbish your forage stand? The 3 main options that are available are (1) knifing into existing stand, (2) desiccation of the stand then knifing in seed, (3) full tillage and seeding a cover The Off the Creek Program is funding ($) and technical support for landowners in Red Deer crop. Some will swear knifing it in is the only way to go and others that it isn’t worth the time. County. It’s for those who want to do on-the-ground action, on their land, to protect or restore riparian health, and conserve or improve water quality. The answer is that both arguments could be right depending on your individual circumstances. For each field, consider soil type and structure, will erosion be a factor in hilly or marginal land, are weeds a factor, what is the fertility level and how will moisture conditions affect the outcome. • This Program is not about eliminating access to water bodies and riparian areas. Instead, it is about beneficially managing their access and use. Assess the present condition of the pasture, is it relatively healthy or has it been over grazed. Based on your assessments then select the method of seeding that suits your situation. • This is a cost-shared program. Landowners will contribute a significant portion of the costs of on- Once you have your patch of ground labeled and method of seeding selected, plan, research and the-ground action (this may include labour and equipment). The public, through Red Deer County target an achievable outcome with seed varieties that suit your situation. and other funding partners, will contribute a significant portion as well. For this particular calculation I will be seeding a 100 acre field of rolling class 2 and 3 pasture land that I would like to be able to take hay off of if moisture conditions cooperate. Remember For more information or to apply contact Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator, Red Deer to look at your own fields’ unique characteristics. I chose knifing into the existing stand because County at 403.342.8653 it is marginal land, tillage may cause erosion and to conserve moisture. In the chart below I will compare the pros and cons of Knifing into sod or just getting what I can off of the piece. )XQGVDUHOLPLWHG Added cost item Notes & Calculations Added Your costs($) Numbers $SSO\SULRUWR-XQH Herbicide Non residual applied (sprayed 1600 early conserving moisture for crop) repeat once every 3 -4 years Soil test Know where you are to start 100 with and avoid waste Fertilizer Broadcast blend $30 /acre 3000 (yearly) Tillage 1 pass seeding, 1000 Seed Seed @30 % of total Reseeding, 1000 I chose a seed mix that has a multiple of varieties suited to different conditions so no matter what the weather or season something is growing. Seeder Rental 250 Scentless Chamomile (Tripleurospermum perforatum syn. T. inodorum) Total added costs 6950 Provincial Designation: Noxious Next, what are the added revenues for the producer, and/or what are the other benefits reduced expenses to the producer, if he spends the money this year to spray out *(moisture sucking, Overview: Identification: Scentless Chamomile can behave as an an- Stems: Stems are erect to semi- nutrient hogging) weeds, fertilize and knife in some new seed to revitalize the pasture. nual, biennial, or sometimes a perennial, but erect, highly branched, may be reproduces by seed only. Plants are usually reddish in color, and can grow up very bushy and have a fibrous root system. to 1 m tall. There can be Added revenue/ Notes / Calculations Added Your It continually blooms, forms seed, and seeds a few to many stems per germinate throughout the growing season: plant. reduced expenses revenues/ Numbers PHOTO: Alec McClay reduced fall seedlings overwinter and are usually Leaves: Leaves are first to flower in spring. Native to Europe, alternate and very finely can help exhaust the seed bank expenses ($) it was introduced as an ornamental and/or divided into short seg- by repeatedly destroying ger- a contaminant in crop seed. This is not the ments (carrot-like) and minating seedlings. Equipment Increase in yield .75tonne /a.@$100yr. 1 7500 chamomile used for tea as it is scent-less. odorless when crushed. must be cleaned after. A single, robust plant can occupy one full Basal leaves disappear by Mechanical: Mowing can 1 tone /a. 2nd yr square metre and produce up to one million flowering time. seeds. Seedling prevent seed production but Flowers: Flowers are plants will re-bloom below the Increase in Yes, (rate of gain?) Scentless Chamomile and Oxeye daisy are composed of a yellow cutting height. Hand-pulling can quality often mistaken for each other as the flowers central disk surrounded by white petals. The prevent spread into new areas and is effective are nearly identical, but the leaves are very flowers are borne singly at the end of stems and on small infestations. Pulled plants should be Increase in 1 to 2 weeks longer on a different. Both plants are weeds - there are have numerous bracts, arranged in overlapping burned or bagged and sent to the landfill. Burn- no native white-flowered daisies in Alberta. rows. ing infestations that have finished blooming can It can also be confused with stinking may- grazing rotation(?) Seed: Seed are tiny (about 2 mm), ribbed and prevent seed spread. weed or pineapple weed, but the foliage of dark brown. Seeds develop and become viable 1 these two plants has an odour. Chemical: Picloram and clopyralid are ef- Total added 1st year 7500 quickly. fective. Late fall or early spring applications will revenue / Net 550 Habitat: control rosettes. Several products are regis- Prevention: tered for use in crop situations. Consult your lo- reduced expenses Scentless chamomile is well adapted to cal Agricultural Fieldman or Certified Pesticide heavy clay soils and tolerates both periodic Scentless Chamomile does not compete well with vigorous, healthy plant communities. Dispenser for more information. Subsequent 2nd yr @ 1 tone yield 3500 flooding and dry sites. It is a poor competitor but establishes quickly on disturbed sites. Dispersal by weed seed contamination in crop/ Biological: A seed-head feeding weevil, Additional (only cost fert) The seeds float on water and are widely grass seed and livestock forage is common. It Omphalapion hookeri, and a gall midge, Rho- dispersed this way. can be very difficult to eradicate in crop situa- palomyia tripleurospermi, have been released in benefits tions. Alberta. Another reason I chose seeding into the existing stand because you do not lose production in that Control: year and possibly part of the next year. You don’t have the tillage costs of conventional tillage and Grazing: Scentless chamomile is generally unpalatable to grazers and its seeds can survive seeding, (knifing requires 56% less energy input than conventional)** and you do not risk drying digestion. Invasive plants should never be con- the soil as maybe the case in desiccating and then seeding. Early weed control is proven to save sidered as forage. Cultivation: Late fall and early spring tillage moisture and nutrients for the crop and should be considered for any of the options mentioned will control rosettes. Frequent, shallow tillage here. One dandelion per square foot will suck up ½ of the available moisture and nutrients 1 Always follow the product labels. The use of pesticides in any manner not published on the label or registered under the Minor Use of Pesticides regulation PHOTO: Michael Brown leaving your crop struggling to survive let alone produce. Choose your method of refurbishing constitutes an offence under both the Federal Pest Control Products Act and Alberta’s Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. and plug in your data and see if it “ Costs or Pays.” For additional info go to www.foragebeef.ca or www.reducedtillage.ca or ropin the web. www.invasiveplants.ab.ca ** Alberta Ag, Sod Seeding Techniques, Energy inputs, (Ropin the Web) Phone: (403) 982-7923 Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 15

2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate Variable Rate Available again for 2010. Technology Resource By Art Preachuk Agriculture Manager Alberta farmers will once again have access Producers are required to attend a short to 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate (LSC). training session on 2% Liquid Strychnine. The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has This training will be completed in Guide Now Available approved the Emergency Registration of 2% conjunction with product distribution By Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator Liquid Strychnine Concentrate for control of on Tuesday and Thursday mornings Richardson’s ground squirrels in Alberta. at 9:00 A.M. The Applied Research and Extension Council the amount needed in that particular spot that Red Deer County will be responsible for Producers must phone the Agriculture of Alberta (ARECA) has just produced a you’re in at that moment (instead of having one distributing the product and will distribute Department at the County and pre order their Resource Guide for producers, about Variable or two rates for an entire field). And so on. LSC until June 17 2010. If you require LSC, Strychnine. Rate Technology. The Resource Guide, produced by ARECA, was please order and pick up your product before To order, or if you have any questions, please Quoting from the Guide (page 29): “Variable originally designed as a companion document this date. phone Agriculture Services at 403.350.2158. Rate Technology, VRT for short, combines for a workshop. However, there is value in Requirements for use of 2% Liquid Strychnine A resolution that will go to the Ag Minister GIS [Geographic Information Systems], GPS getting a copy and looking it over. It could Concentrate are: and sponsored by your AG Service Board at [Global Positioning System], and electronic help give you a better idea of how VRT works • Product can only be sold to bonafide this year’s annual convention is calling for the controllers in the cab to change the rate of any and how it could be used on your farm. It farmers who have an infestation of permanent registration of the 2% product. product being applied in the field. In general could help you ask the right questions when Richardson’s Ground Squirrels. This is based on the evidence that proper terms, VRT is accomplished by developing you’re talking to a VRT dealer. • An infestation is defined as 4 holes per handing and use over the past 2 years proves a prescription map, transferring it to the Note that some elements of VRT can be eligible the effectiveness and safety of the product. controller in the cab of the vehicle, driving 10 square meters over a hectare or if a for funding under the Growing Forward producer sees a 30% loss in the crop in Also, best management practices would be the field with the controller changing the Integrated Crop Management Program. Contact created to maintain a reasonable level of application rate based on the prescription map, a 25-foot strip adjacent to a pasture – or Ken Lewis at the County (403.342.8653) for road allowance. control on a yearly basis rather than being and recording how much was applied where.” information on that program. forced into emergency registration situations • Farmers must sign a LSC agreement, a Put another way, VRT is about using technology The VRT Resource Guide can be downloaded every half dozen years. These emergency to apply product in a field, only in the amounts product evaluation and will be limited to registrations require massive amounts of at http://www.areca.ab.ca/sitewyze/files/VRT_ 2 cases per person per purchase. needed, and only where it’s needed. Right Resource_Manual_Mar_2010.pdf product to be applied in a short period of away, you can start to see advantages of this. time in order to catch up. For example, you can reduce herbicide costs If your internet access isn’t that good, please by reducing herbicide application overlap. contact Ken at the County (403.342.8653 or You can reduce fertilizer costs by applying only [email protected]), and alternative arrangements can be made to get you a copy. EDUCATION INITIATIVE Agricultural Service Board (ASB) $$Reimbursement$$ … In support of education and awareness at the farm gate, your Ag. Service Board will support County residents who are actively farming through sponsorship of Ag.- focused workshops, conferences, seminars, and training of your choice. We are keeping it simple – just send in the program or course agenda from the event you attended, your receipt for the event and your Red Deer County land location within 30 days of the event. Your submission will be reviewed by the board, and qualifiers may be reimbursed for a portion of the enrollment fee. Please send your agenda and receipts to: ASB Education Initiative Attention: Sylvia Red Deer County 38106 Rge. Rd 275 Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9

Moving Rural Emergency Response from Talk to Action Farm Hazard Assessment Large Animal Safety Tractor Safety & Bale Handling Power Line Safety Adult CPR Certification Passport to Safety Fire Extinguisher Training Safe Rural Roads ATV Safety Training Equine Safety Chemical Safety GC Coordinator Training Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 16

Clubroot of Canola 2010 - Frequently Asked Questions By Art Preachuk – Agricultural Manager The Western Producer Jan 21st reports, 454 In 2003, the first case of clubroot in western The causal agent, Plasmodiophora brassicae in four year rotation of clubroot resistant canola cases of Clubroot were confirmed in Alberta Canadian canola was found in a field near St Woronin, infects roots causing irregular club- in conjunction with good equipment sanitation in 2009, in 17 Counties. So far though, Red Albert. Surveys of neighboring fields suggested like galls that restrict the flow of water and practices should keep the pathogen at manageable Deer County inspections have not detected the that the problem was not isolated to one field nutrients to leaves, stems and pods. Visible levels. This will ensure that genetic resistance is disease and we hope these years’ inspections or one producer. Surveys conducted since symptoms on the plant include wilting, stunted maintained as long as possible and that canola have the same result. 2003 have confirmed clubroot throughout growth, yellowing, premature ripening, and can be a viable part of the production system. It I have included this article from Ropin the Web, much of central Alberta and two counties shriveled seed. Plants infected early in the must be understood that every time a resistant to outline the do’s and don’ts in contending with in southern Alberta. Survey results indicate growing season may appear heat or drought variety is grown is one less time that the same Clubroot and re-emphasize the importance of at that clubroot poses a serious threat to canola stressed. Crops that have finished flowering may genetics can be used successfully in the future. least a 4 year rotation. A 4 year rotation will also production in Alberta. have symptoms that from a distance resemble keep Blackleg and Fusarium from becoming an sclerotinia stem rot or possibly fusarium wilt. In What strategies can be used to manage clubroot? economic threat to your fields. Yes, Fusarium Where is clubroot likely to be a problem? most cases however, clubroot can be diagnosed Since there is no real cure for clubroot, is here, 30 cases were confirmed in Southern Computer simulations based on disease and with close examination of the root system. prevention is the best management strategy - an Alberta in 2009. environmental factors suggested that the Clubroot Disease of Canola and Mustard has ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Edmonton region was the only part of Alberta good pictures of infected roots. A long rotation between canola crops (1 in 4 What is Clubroot? (Alberta Agriculture) likely to have significant clubroot problems. Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease of crucifer What is being done about the problem? years) is the single most important preventative Field surveys since then, however, have strategy. Fields that have clubroot problems crops in many parts of the world. The crucifer found clubroot in many of the counties in The threat of clubroot to Alberta canola growers family includes vegetable crops like cabbage, is being addressed through regulations and have a history of short (often 1 in 2 years) the Edmonton region, but also one county in canola rotations. Lengthening out the canola broccoli, and cauliflower as well as field crops southern Alberta. research. Clubroot was added as a declared pest such as canola and mustard. In British Columbia, to the Agricultural Pests Act in April 2007. Alberta rotation may reduce profitability in the short- Quebec and Ontario, clubroot is a major Agriculture and Food is responsible for this Act term but the long- term gains will be substantial Counties with confirmed clubroot from surveys if the longer rotation prevents clubroot. concern for commercial vegetable producers. conducted 2003-2008: however, enforcement is the responsibility of Clubroot is especially problematic because • Barrhead the local municipality. Agricultural fieldmen Equipment sanitation. Clean dirt from the pathogen persists in soil for many years, • Camrose (or appointed pest inspectors) have the power equipment, including tires, when moving and cannot be controlled with crop protection • Cypress to enter land at a reasonable hour, without between fields. products currently registered in Canada. • Flagstaff permission to inspect for pests and collect Avoid hay or straw purchases from regions where Clubroot has the potential to be a significant • Lacombe samples. The owner or occupant of land has the clubroot is known to occur or if infestation is threat to canola production in parts of Alberta. • Lac Ste. Anne responsibility of taking measures to prevent the suspected. Straw and hay could be carrying soil • Leduc establishment of any pest on land, property and and the pathogen. How much yield loss will clubroot cause? • Newell livestock and to control or destroy all pests in Research with canola indicates infestations the land or property. Once land is infected with clubroot, management • Parkland strategies are more difficult and/or expensive approaching 100% led to 50% yield losses, Control measures for clubroot are specified • Ponoka Canola should not be seeded on infected land for while 10 to 20% infestations led to 5-10% yield • Strathcona in the Alberta Clubroot Management Plan. losses. As a rough estimate, the % yield loss It is important to understand that these 5-7 years. Research indicates that the pathogen • Sturgeon can survive in soil for up to 17 years so a 5-7 from clubroot is about half the % of infected • Westlock control measures represent an acceptable plants. minimum standard that is to be applied in year break from canola will not eliminate the • Wetaskiwin problem, but keep the problem manageable. Does Alberta currently have a clubroot • Yellowhead all municipalities across the province. The extended rotation away from canola problem? What do symptoms look like in canola? Municipalities, however, can adopt more stringent standards within their own jurisdictions. must also include diligent control of species susceptible to clubroot including volunteer Red Deer County Are there canola varieties that canola, weeds in the mustard family, dock, Agricultural Services are resistant to Clubroot? hoary cress, orchardgrass, red clover, red-top, A clubroot resistant canola hybrid could be and perennial ryegrass. available to farmers as early as the spring of Minimize soil erosion with zero or minimal 2010. Although clubroot resistance could be tillage. Since clubroot is a soil borne disease, a great new tool available to canola growers, the pathogen will move with wind or water- Abandoned Water Well producers should maintain realistic long-term eroded soil. expectations for how this tool fits into their There is evidence that liming soils to pH 7 or overall pest management program. Disease higher will reduce the longevity of spores in the resistance tends to break down with time as soil and/or disease severity. Program pathogens adapt to modified hosts, and this is expected to happen with clubroot resistance Who to contact for additional information? This program’s purpose is to determine if there is a problem as well. Clubroot resistant canola, planted on Murray Hartman, Paul Laflamme, and the with abandoned water wells in the county, and to share land that is heavily infested with clubroot, will Alberta Ag-Info Centre (toll free 310.3276) can probably lose its resistance very quickly. A one provide additional information on Clubroot information with the public about water wells. A properly of canola. reclaimed well reduces the risk of contamination to your groundwater and possibly your drinking water. Red Deer County Agricultural Services Department If you want to receive an information package that contains: Presents • pamphlets on water well maintenance, High Noon • well plugging, upgrading well pits, • how to protect your groundwater supply, • shock chlorinating your well

Please contact Roland Krusi, A series of lunch hour sessions. Agricultural Assistant, First Monday of the Month, 12:10pm at Red Deer County the Red Deer County Office. 403.598.3684 or [email protected]. Upcoming Topics April 12 (in place of Easter Monday): Xeriscaping - sustainable landscaping - with Gord Koch, Landscape Management instructor with Olds College. Gord will discuss sustainable landscap- ing including ways to reduce watering, fertilizer, and weeding time in your yard and garden.

May 3: County staff and Agriculture Canada staff will present information on picking up, storing, and planting your shelterbelt trees, and options on control- ling weeds in your shelterbelts. You’ll also get a chance to see the Tree Planter and the Mulch Applicator, and learn about the benefits of using them. Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 17

You Asked Us… …about Municipal Weed Inspection and Pest Control

A round-up of recent questions we’ve What enhancements to the programs What other ways does the County share private property. received, and the answers… are being implemented by the County in information on these programs? Mandatory washing and steaming of heavy Red Deer County staff regularly answers 2010? Articles aimed at increasing awareness and industrial equipment entering Red Deer questions from the public about everything An enhancement to the 2010 Municipal Weed education appear regularly in the County County would be quite difficult and extremely the County does, including levels of service, Inspection Program includes the hiring of an News and on the County’s website. In costly to enforce, as there are nearly 3,000 programs offered, proposed increase in service additional weed inspector. In addition, we addition, information pamphlets are available kilometres of local roads and many kilometres level or changes to services provided. Since will be working in partnership with our urban through the County office and County staff of provincial highways within the County’s many of these inquiries are of interest to all neighbors Sylvan Lake and Innisfail to supply share information both with visitors to the borders. A better use of County funds County residents and ratepayers, we would Weed Inspection Services. office and in the field and at trade shows. would be to continue with education and like to share the questions and answers in The new Weed Inspector position will be split What processes are in place to clean communication with representatives from the this column, along with contact information between the urban municipalities’ inspections vehicles that might spread the threat of industry as well as all road users. County if you have any further questions relating to and inspections focusing on the Oil and Gas damaging weeds, pests and diseases? staff will continue to educate the industry to this topic. ensure that this process is being followed. industry weed issues. Upgrades to data-based Red Deer County leads by example and has What governs weed and pest control computer programs have been purchased to policy/procedure (Clubroot Land Entrance Concerns regarding weed / pest issues can be activities and how are they carried out? assist with Weed Inspector duties. Guidelines and Control of Clubroot Disease in forwarded to the County office at 403.350.2158 Damaging weeds and pests pose a real Red Deer County is also enhancing the 2010 Canola Policy) in place regarding washing of or via e-mail at [email protected] threat to our important agricultural crops. weed control program by adding a Roadside vehicles and equipment when entering/exiting To address this threat, Red Deer County / Fence Line program. The focus of this provides weed inspection and enforcement in program is on the 1 or 2 meters of weed accordance with the provincial Weed Control infestation that occurs adjacent to fence lines Act and pest control in compliance with on both sides of the property line. Red the Pest Control Act. Inspections on oil Deer County is dedicating manpower and leases/pipelines are conducted during regular specialized equipment as part of this initiative. GET TRAINED FOR HALF THE PRICE inspections of all County lands. A process By working with landowners, our goal is to is in place for County weed inspectors to eradicate damaging weeds that migrate to or inspect all properties throughout the County from road allowances and private property. Red Deer County’s Agriculture Service Board will sponsor 50% of the cost of each year. How does the Energy Industry fit into the the following safety courses: Over the past few years, Red Deer County weed inspection program? increased the manpower and equipment The Energy Industry relies on the County for Courses Include: How to Register: available for its Road Spraying Program. Our information about weed or disease issues in • Emergency First Aid - Level A CPR and AED (one day) • Contact Sylvia at Red Deer County (403.350.2158) goal is to check all of the County’s local roads • Standard First Aid - Level C CPR and AED (two day) areas where they are working. In past years, • Course information and dates available online (www.sja.ca) or call and, where required, spot spray them when many successful workshops were hosted • CPR Level A - AED (half day) the Red Deer office at 403.342.7744 necessary. • CPR Level B - AED (one day) by the County for members of the Energy • CPR Level C - AED (one day) Call Today! Last year we were successful in covering Industry. Among other important matters, • WHIMIS (Workplace Hazardous Information System) (half day) Only the first 50 90 percent of our roads. In 2009, Red Deer these workshops have increased the industry’s • TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) (half day) applicants will be • What every babysitter should know (one day) County issued 400 weed-related reports and awareness about Weed and Pest Control sponsored notices to landowners and businesses. The programs. We plan to hold more sessions in County has an annual compliance record of 2010. 80 percent. Program ends December 1, 2010. Offer applies to Red Deer County residents only. No industry please. New Shelterbelt? Book the Tree Planter or Mulcher Now... $J$GYDQWDJH)ULGD\V Red Deer County residents can book a tree planter, or a plastic mulch applicator. Call Cody at 505.7576 or 342.8654 to book either one. Your back will thank you!

TREE PLANTER INFO

x Cost: $60/hr (travel time free)

x Includes: Delivery of Planter + 2 workers. x Does not include: tractor

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x Does not include: plastic mulch, farm and ranch delivery, tractor, workers. When: The last Friday of the month 9:00am to 4:00pm x Closest mulch suppliers: Bio- Where: Red Deer County Office Way Gardens 780.986.1067 How: Please call 403.342.8653 to register - at least one week before

Innovative Plastics the workshop you want to attend. 1.877.765.9776 Why: Learn how to access various funding programs you may be

x Why Mulch? Less weeding, less eligible for. watering, better tree survival. Topics Morning Environmental Farm Planning Afternoon up to $3000 Off the Creek program (per project) up to $9000 Water Management program WHEN ARE MY PFRA / SHELTERBELT TREES COMING? up to $15000 Grazing and Winter Feeding program First part of May. Red Deer County will call you with a date for pick-up. up to $20000 Integrated Crop Management program up to $50000 Manure Management program Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 18

Upcoming Agricultural Events Submitted by Ken Lewis, Conservation Coordinator Powerflex Canadian Grazing Conferences. Land Care and Agriculture. For information April 20, Olds. Topics include: Setting check out the Ropin’ The Web Upcoming Up Your Grazing Cell for Labor & Cost Events listing at: www1.agric.gov. Effectiveness, Using a Pasture Inventory ab.ca/$department/EFE.nsf/all/efe2881 . To for Planning Your Grazing Season, New register call Clearwater County Agricultural Energizer Developments, Qualities of Braided Poly Products, New Developments Services at 403.845.4444 or email tgoudie@ in Solar Fencing and Water Pumping county.clearwater.ab.ca Applications. $20 / person, includes lunch The Mane Event: Equine Education and refreshments. For information or to and Trade Fair. April 23-25, Red Deer. register, call the Grey Wooded Forage For information, check out: http://www. Association at 403.844.2645. maneeventexpo.com/ab/default.asp . Cows, Creeks and Communities: The These are just some of the local events, in Best for Each. April 21, Caroline. Topics include: Raising Cattle in Challenging April only. For a very detailed listing of Times, Operating a Market Garden / On- many more events, check out the Ropin’ the Farm Store, Cumulative Effects of Human Web Upcoming Events page, found at www. Activity, Lessons Learned from Australia in agric.gov.ab.ca/app55/events Presents WORKING WELL WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010 Cottonwood-Gordon Community Hall LIGHT SUPPER AT 5:00 PM, WORKSHOP STARTS AT 6:00 PM Consider how your life would change if Th e eT rTrochu,ochu, E lElnoranora & &D eDelburnelburne S cSchoolhool you lost your water supply! ResourceResource OOffiffi cercer BoardBoard wwishish ttoo tthankhank tthehe Did you know that a poorly maintained water well can put your water supply at risk of contamination and reduce your well yield? followingfollowing oorganizationsrganizations wwhoho hhaveave bbeeneen If you are one of 450,000 Albertans who use their water well for household purposes, the key to ensuring your water supply is safe and secure is knowing how groundwater works, fi nancialnancial ccontributorsontributors aandnd iinstrumentalnstrumental iinn tthehe learning about your well and understanding how to properly maintain it. Proper water well siting, construction, maintenance and plugging will help protect your successsuccess ooff tthehe TTrochu,rochu, EElnora,lnora, & DDelburneelburne well from biofouling and contamination, save you costly repairs, and ensure your well water yields are sustained over many years. SSchoolchool RResourceesource OOffiffi ccerer PProgram:rogram: Find out what you can do to protect your well. Attend the FREE water well management workshop being hosted by Red Deer County, and presented by the Working Well EnCanaEnCana CorporationCorporation Program, with technical expertise provided by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Alberta Environment and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. SafeSafe CommunitiesCommunities IInnovationnnovation FFundund During the workshop we will cover: RedRed DDeereer CCountyounty • Groundwater – how it works Th rreeee H Hillsills R CRCMPMP D eDetachmenttachment • Water quality and quantity testing • Well protection – protecting your well from contamination TTownown ooff TTrochurochu • Basic well maintenance VVillageillage ooff DDelburneelburne • Water sampling – how to do it VVillageillage ooff EElnoralnora To attend the workshop, please pre-register DelburneDelburne CCentralizedentralized SSchoolchool by calling Sylvia at the Red Deer County DDelburneelburne CCentralizedentralized SSchoolchool PParentarent AAdvisorydvisory CCouncilouncil Office at: 403.350.2158 EElnoralnora SSchoolchool ElnoraElnora PParentarent CCouncilouncil

WithoutWithout yyourour ccontributionontribution tthishis pprogramrogram wwouldould clean & beautiful… notnot havehave beenbeen tthehe ssuccessuccess tthathat iitt iis.s. ANTI-LITTER TIPS HOTLINE 403.597.8477 Call this phone number and leave a message if: You want to report a spot where garbage has been dumped OR You have witnessed someone dumping garbage and would like to report the violation Remember! Littering is a convictable offence. Please

21347D2 help keep Red Deer County “Clean and Beautiful.” Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 19

FIRES IN With your Red Deer County Patrol CLOTHES DRYERS - STOP!! Recently, readers have asked that a reminder activities such as talking on cell phones or IT CAN HAPPEN about the importance of stop signs be fiddling with the car radio. Frequently it reinforced in our monthly column. requires a look at the video evidence taken “Clean the lint filter, and never leave home • Make sure the dryer in plugged into an Failure to stop at stop signs is one of by the in-car dash mounted cameras to while your dryer is running” is the advice outlet suitable for its electrical needs. the leading causes of injury and death on convince them that they have not stopped. of Red Deer County Fire Services when it • Do not run the dryer without a lint Alberta roads, particularly in the rural areas, As can be attested to daily in newspapers, comes to preventing fires in clothes dryers. filter. and carries a fine of up to $500.00. vehicle collisions cause much heartbreak to Remember that clothing, and the lint it • Do not leave the dryer running if you County Patrol Officers constantly see people go along with the injuries, property damage, leaves behind can catch fire in clothes go out, in case it malfunctions. “coasting” through stop signs and find that and health care costs associated with them. dryers. the drivers who participate in this unsafe Do any of us really not have the time to fully • Make sure the air exhaust vent pipe is stop at stop signs? Really? Fires in clothes dryers rank ninth in the list unobstructed and the outdoor vent flap and illegal act apparently do not think that of major causes of fires in Alberta homes. opens readily. this is something that should be enforced. The next time you arrive at a stop sign, From 1997 to 2001, they were involved Not stopping at stop signs clearly becomes please test yourself to ensure that your in 276 homes fires, six injuries, and $3.3 • Keep combustible material such as boxes and clothing away from dryer. a habit to some people, particularly in vehicle is coming to a full stop. Stop million in direct property damage. means “a complete cessation of movement”. • Have your dryer installed and serviced rural areas where they rarely see a vehicle Lack of maintenance was the number coming at certain corners. This leads to Coasting slowly through has a tendency to one cause of dryer fires. Other specific by a professional. Gas dryers should be become rolling through to hardly looking inspected periodically by a professional complacency and it has been documented leading causes were part failure, leaks and at all. to make sure the gas line and that people in these situations often assume breaks, short circuits or ground faults, that no one is coming because “there is never “I almost stopped” or “I didn’t see anyone and combustible materials too close to the connections are intact and leak free. • Never launder clothes soaked in anyone coming”. In these instances, even if coming” will not suffice to the officer on the dryer. Clothing was the item first ignited in they look, they don’t see traffic because they side of the road or to the Judge who may one-third of dryer fires. Dust, fiber and lint flammable liquids, such as gasoline, in aren’t expecting to see any. ultimately rule on the offence. were first ignited in more than one-quarter a washing machine or clothes dryer. of the incidents. Vapors will catch fire and/or explode Enforcement officers regularly see people All anyone, including Patrol Officers, want causing serious personal injury and making right hand turns at stop sign is for all of us to get home safely at the end TO AVOID SUCH FIRES, FOLLOW property damage. intersections and failing to stop. Many of of the day. Isn’t that what you want too? THESE SAFETY TIPS: them actually believe that they have stopped For further information contact your County • Clean the lint filter before or after each when, in reality, they have only slowed Patrol at 403.343.6301 or your local RCMP use and wipe away any lint that has down, taken a quick look and accelerated. detachment. accumulated around the drum. This activity is often associated with other Town of Penhold Monthly Fire Changes to Criminal Record Department Report Checks- Innisfail RCMP Due to the overwhelming requests for Criminal applicants photocopy their completed records Here is the monthly fire report for February Safety message; Records Checks, as of April 1, 2010 Criminal check for future use. 2010: Canadian Tire has a recall on motomaster Records Checks at Innisfail Detachment will Criminal Records Checks will only be Emergency calls; battery charger, see their website for the name be completed only once a week. Applications completed once annually. If another check is There 3 EMS related calls. and model number. will be received Monday through Thursday required before the end of the year, a written Training; If you always wondered if being a fire fighter and then can be picked up on Fridays. No request must be provided by the agency was something you would like to do and are applications will be accepted on Fridays. This outlining the reasons for another Criminal There were 4 practice nights. Several members able to attend practice Wednesday nights is also a reminder that all applicants must live Records Check. took courses in building construction, radio and volunteer 1-2 days a month at our in the Innisfail Detachment policing area and procedures, incident command, and fire If you have any questions regarding Criminal station contact the Penhold Fire Department must present picture identification (driver’s inspections. Record Checks please contact Innisfail RCMP at 403.886.4567 or email us licence or Passport) with the identification during business hours, Monday to Friday @ [email protected] reflecting the correct address. We recommend 403.227.3342. Do You Reside in an Acreage Subdivision? Come join the Rural Crime Watch Association in your area. By becoming involved you will meet neighbors not only within your acreage area, but within the rural community as a whole. 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Association RCMP Detachment Contact Number Maskepatoon Community Red Deer Rural Sandra 403.314.1599 Benalto Sylvan Lake Yvette 403.746.3429 Burnt Lake Sylvan Lake Jack 403.887.2563 Crossroads Innisfail Judy 403.773.2334 Raven Innisfail Dick 403.728.3287 Olds, Sundre Didsbury Olds Judy 403.507.5647 Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 20

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1.0 CALL TO ORDER CC-10-059 Moved by Councillor R. Poth that the held for Bylaw No. 2010/5, he abstained from voting The regular meeting of Red Deer County Council was application to subdivide 2.05 hectares (5.1 acres) of on any motions in relation to this bylaw. held in the Council Chambers of the Red Deer County bare agricultural land from the northeast corner of NW CC-10-064 Moved by Councillor J.J. Wood to amend Centre located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, 9-37-24-4 be denied as a bare parcel is not supported the definition for “Grade, Building or Structure Alberta, and was called to order by Mayor E.R. Kinsella by the Reeve’s Task Force Study or the Agricultural (in determining height)” in Bylaw No. 2010/5 by at 10 a.m. Viability Strategy. CARRIED Mayor Kinsella, Councillors, having the definition remain as currently worded in PRESENT: Mayor E.R. Kinsella, Deputy Mayor Gehrke, Lougheed, Poth and Wood in favor Councillor Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6, which reads as follows: T.J. Lougheed, Councillors P.T. Archibald, G.W. Gehrke, Archibald opposed “Grade means the highest level of finished ground R. Poth and J.J. Wood. 9.0 BYLAW / DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS elevation adjoining a building at any exterior wall.” ABSENT: Councillor D.G. Hoar. 9.1 Bylaw No. 2010/1 - a bylaw to amend the Land NO VOTE TAKEN STAFF PRESENT: Assistant County Manager R. Hender- Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 by creating an additional Direct CC-10-065 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed to son, Planning and Development Services Director C. Control land use district, “DCD-3,” that will allow for refer decision on Bylaw No. 2010/5 pending receipt of Cvik, Acting Operations Services Director M. Campbell, the creation of a recreational vehicle resort that will clarification regarding the interpretation of “grade.” Corporate Communications Manager D. Brinkworth accommodate seasonal occupancy on a rental basis and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mayor Kinsella did not vote and Legislative Services Manager N. Lougheed. Plan- to add a definition for “Private Club.” on this motion ning/Development administration in attendance for As Mayor Kinsella was absent from the public hearing 5.0 DELEGATIONS / PRESENTATIONS development applications: D. Bonnett, T. March and C. held for Bylaws No. 2010/1 and 2010/2.01, he abstained 5.1 11:20 a.m. – Red Deer Regional Airport Authority – Symington. from voting on any motions in relation to these by- Liam O’Connell, CEO, presented the quarterly report of 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA laws. the Authority. CC-10-056 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to ap- CC-10-060 Moved by Councillor J.J. Wood to amend 9.0 BYLAW / DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS prove the agenda as submitted. CARRIED UNANI- Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2010/1 by deleting Section 9.3 NRCB Referral – NE, SE, and NW 27-35-1-5 (Division MOUSLY 8.0 that reads “Underground water and sewer utilities 4) – consideration of an application to construct a run- 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES shall be a maximum of 1.5 metres (5 feet) in depth off control basin to control runoff from the resloped CC-10-057 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed to unless otherwise approved by the Development and renovated feedlot pens on an existing 7000-head approve the minutes of the February 16, 2010, Authority” and that Bylaw No. 2010/1, as amended, be beef finishing site. regular meeting of County Council as submitted. given second reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mayor CC-10-066 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed to advise CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Kinsella did not vote on this motion the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) that 4.0 ADMINISTRATOR’S/DIRECTORS’ REPORTS CC-10-061 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that Red Deer County has no objections to the construction (1) River Valley Tributaries & Parks Concept Plan – Bylaw No. 2010/1, as amended, be given third and final of a runoff control basin to control runoff from the Open house being hosted by the City of Red Deer on reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mayor Kinsella did resloped and renovated feedlot pens located on NE, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at not vote on this motion NW, and SE 27-35-1-5. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY the Balmoral Bible Chapel. Bylaw No. 2010/2.01 – a bylaw to redesignate Lot B, 11.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillors reported on (2) Joint Planning Initiative, Red Deer County and City Plan 5613 MC, NW 12-36-25-4 (Sandy Cove) from Com- meetings they have attended on behalf of Red Deer of Red Deer – Open house scheduled for Thursday, mercial Recreation District “C-5” to “Direct Control County since February 17, 2010. March 18, 2010, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Whisper District (DCD)-3.” Announcement – Mayor Kinsella announced that he Room of the Holiday Inn on 67th Street. CC-10-062 Moved by Councillor R. Poth that would not be seeking reelection as Mayor in the up- 8.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS Bylaw No. 2010/2.01 be given second reading. coming October 2010 municipal election. 8.1 SE 27-38-23-4 (Division 1) – application to subdivide CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mayor Kinsella did not vote 10.0 IN-CAMERA SESSIONS 5.96 hectares (14.72 acres) containing an existing farm- on this motion CC-10-067 Moved by Councillor R. Poth that the stead. CC-10-063 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that County Council meeting go in camera. TIME: 11:33 a.m. CC-10-058 Moved by Councillor J.J. Wood thatthe Bylaw No. 2010/2.01 be given third and final reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY application to subdivide 5.96 hectares (14.72 acres) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mayor Kinsella did not vote Legal matter to be discussed. from SE 27-38-23-4 is approved, subject to seven on this motion CC-10-068 Moved by Councillor J.J. Wood that the conditions. CARRIED Mayor Kinsella, Councillors 9.2 Bylaw No. 2010/5 – a bylaw to amend the Land County Council meeting come out of camera. TIME: Archibald, Gehrke, Lougheed and Wood in favor Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 as follows: (1) amend Section 11:37 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Councillor Poth opposed 108, Condominium Resort Residential District “R-7,” (2) 13.0 ADJOURNMENT 8.2 NW 9-37-24-4 (Division 1) – application to subdivide amend the definitions for “Grade, Building or Struc- CC-10-069 Moved by Councillor R. Poth that the Coun- a 2.05-hectare (5.1-acre) bare parcel. ture and Height,” and (3) add a definition for “Recre- ty Council meeting adjourn. TIME: 11:38 a.m. Persons present who spoke to this application: Jim Pot- ation Facility.” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ter, applicant. As Mayor Kinsella was absent from the public hearing MUNICIPAL PLANNING March 2, 2010 COMMISSION Present: Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke, Mayor acres – Agricultural District “Ag” E.R. Kinsella, Councillors P.T. Archibald, T.J. Lougheed, 5.0 NEW BUSINESS Requesting approval to operate a recreational vehicle R. Poth and J.J. Wood. 5.1 Tammas and Donna Byman storage facility on the above site. Absent: Councillor D.G. Hoar. Lot 5, Block 2, Plan 822-3112, NE 14-36-25-4 (Division 1) Staff Present: Assistant County Manager R. Hender- 1.4 acres – Country Residential District “R-1” The property is located approximately 2 miles west of son, Planning and Development Services Director C. the City of Red Deer, south of Hwy 11A, adjacent to Requesting approval for relaxations to the side yard Rge Rd 283. Cvik, Acting Operations Services Director M. Campbell, setback and spatial separation requirements as the Corporate Communications Manager D. Brinkworth, apply to the location of a proposed detached garage Persons present who spoke to this application: Bob Development/Planning Administration D. Bonnett, T. on the above site. Cunningham, on behalf of the applicant. March and T. Miller and Legislative Services Manager MPC-10-020 Moved by Councillor J.J. Wood to approve N. Lougheed. The property is located on the west side of Pine Lake the application for warehousing and storage to 1.0 CALL TO ORDER in the Rosewood subdivision. accommodate storage of recreational vehicles on Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke called the meeting MPC-10-019 Moved by Councillor J.J. Wood to NE 33-38-28-4, subject to 10 conditions being met to to order at 9:30 a.m. approve the following variances as the apply to the the satisfaction of the Development Officer. CARRIED 2.0 AGENDA construction of a proposed detached garage on Lot Mayor Kinsella, Councillors Archibald, Lougheed and MPC-10-017 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to 5, Block 2, Plan 822-3112, NE 14-36-25-4: a 1.6-metre Wood in favor Councillors Gehrke and Poth opposed approve the agenda as submitted. CARRIED UNANI- (5.4’) side yard setback relaxation and a 1.2-metre 6.0 ADJOURNMENT MOUSLY (4’) relaxation to the spatial requirement between MPC-10-021 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed that the 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES the existing house and proposed garage, subject to Municipal Planning Commission meeting of March 2, MPC-10-018 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed to ap- seven conditions being met to the satisfaction of the 2010, be adjourned. TIME: 9:51 a.m. CARRIED UNANI- prove the minutes of the February 16, 2010, meeting Development Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOUSLY as submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.2 Carol Cunningham – NE 33-38-28-4 (Division 6) 132

March 23, 2010 1.0 CALL TO ORDER ABSENT: Councillor D.G. Hoar. 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA The regular meeting of Red Deer County Council was STAFF PRESENT: County Manager C. Herzberg, As- CC-10-070 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed to held in the Council Chambers of the Red Deer County sistant County Manager R. Henderson, Planning and approve the agenda as submitted. CARRIED UNANI- Centre located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Development Services Director C. Cvik, Corporate MOUSLY Alberta, and was called to order by Mayor E.R. Kinsella Communications Coordinator T. Harke and Legislative 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES at 10:48 a.m. Services Manager N. Lougheed. Planning/Development CC-10-071 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to ap- PRESENT: Mayor E.R. Kinsella, Deputy Mayor administration in attendance for development applica- prove the minutes of the March 2, 2010, regular meet- T.J. Lougheed, Councillors P.T. Archibald, G.W. Gehrke, tions: D. Bedford, F. Joynt, T. March, P. Matthews, T. ing of County Council as submitted. CARRIED UNANI- R. Poth and J.J. Wood. Miller and C. Symington. MOUSLY Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 21

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4.0 ADMINISTRATOR’S/DIRECTORS’ REPORTS additions, enclosed decks, enclosed porches, and/or ness Park Outline Plan (Pt SW 33-37-27-4) to identify all (1) Red Deer County Open Space Master Plan – This enclosed verandahs is 92 square metres (990 square development within the plan area as Business Service plan is the recipient of a Recreation Industry Award of feet), basements and lofts are not included in the Industrial District “BSI.” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Excellence for Parks and Open Space Design from the calculation of the main floor area,” and (5) to delete Bylaw No. 2010/2.02 – a bylaw to redesignate Lots 1 to Recreation for Life Foundation. An award ceremony Section 108.10(e) that reads “An accessory building 6, Block 4, Plan 082-9620, SW 33-37-27-4 from General is being held on April 15 at the Citadel Theater in Ed- shall not be developed or approved on a lot prior to Commercial District “C-2” to Business Service Industrial monton. the issuance of a development permit for the principal District “BSI.” 6.0 REPORTS building or use on the lot,” and that Bylaw No. 2010/5, CC-10-083 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that 6.1 2010 Municipal Election – consideration of some as amended, be given second reading. CARRIED Coun- Bylaw No. 2010/2.02 be given first reading. CAR- preliminary matters in relation to the October 18, cillors Archibald, Gehrke, Lougheed and Poth in favor RIED UNANIMOUSLY 2010, Municipal Election. Councillor Wood opposed Mayor Kinsella did not vote 9.2 Pt Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 961-1912, SW 26-34-1-5, NE CC-10-072 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald (1) that CC-10-076 Moved by Councillor R. Poth that Bylaw No. 26-34-1-5 and Pt NW 25-34-1-5, (Division 4) – applica- Nancy Lougheed be appointed as Red Deer County’s 2010/5, as amended, be given third and final reading. tion to adopt a proposed Area Structure Plan to facili- Returning Officer for the 2010 Municipal Election pur- CARRIED Councillors Archibald, Gehrke, Lougheed and tate the redesignation of Pt Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 961- suant to Section 13(1) of the Local Authorities Election Poth in favor Councillor Wood opposed Mayor Kinsella 1912, SW 26-34-1-5 to Heavy Industrial District “HI” Act; (2) that Red Deer County, pursuant to Section 73 did not vote with the intent to consolidate this property with the of the Local Authorities Election Act, hold an advance 8.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS adjacent NE 26-34-1-5. vote for the 2010 Municipal Election; and (3) that Red 8.1 SE 11-38-26-4 (Division 2) – application to subdivide Bylaw No. 2010/10 – a bylaw to adopt the Parkland Deer County, pursuant to Sections 77.1 and 77.2 of a 26.49-hectare (65.46-acre) parcel containing an exist- Refining Area Structure Plan for Pt Lot 1, Block 1, Plan the Local Authorities Election Act, provide electors ing farmstead that is fragmented from the remainder 961-1912, SW 26-34-1-5, NE 26-34-1-5 and Pt NW 25-34- with the opportunity to vote by Special Ballot dur- of the quarter section. 1-5, west of the highway. ing the 2010 Municipal Election provided said electors CC-10-077 Moved by Councillor R. Poth that the ap- CC-10-084 Moved by Councillor J.J. Wood that Bylaw meet the eligibility requirements, with application for plication to subdivide 26.49 hectares (65.46 acres) from No. 2010/10 be given first reading. CARRIED UNANI- Special Ballot to be accepted by any of the following SE 11-38-26-4 is approved, subject to seven conditions. MOUSLY means: in writing, by telephone, by fax, in person or CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Bylaw No. 2010/2.03 – a bylaw to redesignate Pt Lot by e-mail, with application(s) to be received starting 8.2 SW 28-37-26-4 (Division 2) – application to subdi- 1, Block 1, Plan 961-1912, SW 26-34-1-5 (5.63 hectares September 1, 2010, and the closing of voting by Special vide 3.43 hectares (8.48 acres) containing an existing / 13.91 acres) from Agricultural District “Ag” to Heavy Ballot (final receipt of special ballots) to be set at 5 dwelling and outbuildings. Industrial District “HI.” p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2010. CARRIED UNANI- Persons present who spoke to this application: Bob CC-10-085 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that MOUSLY Smitten, on behalf of the applicant. Bylaw No. 2010/2.03 be given first reading. CAR- 6.2 Spruce View School – Funding Request – Commu- CC-10-078 Moved by Councillor R. Poth that the ap- RIED UNANIMOUSLY nity Services Manager J. Symington reported on the plication to subdivide 3.43 hectares (8.48 acres) of bare Recess: 12:00 p.m. request to contribute to the costs of redeveloping the agricultural land from the 50.9-hectare (135.74-acre) Reconvene: County Council meeting called back to or- playing field and playing structures at Spruce View parcel located on SW 28-37-26-4 be denied as the quar- der at 1:30 p.m. School. ter section is not physically fragmented; consequently, 7.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS CC-10-073 Moved by Councillor R. Poth to approve the application is not considered a first parcel out of A summary of the comments received by the persons financial support in the amount of $20,000 to the an un-subdivided quarter section, and further subdivi- in attendance at the public hearing is attached and Spruce View School to be put toward the costs of re- sion will require an area structure plan for the quarter is considered to be part of these minutes. The public developing the playing field and playing structures, section to be adopted. CARRIED Mayor Kinsella, Coun- hearing closed at 2:04 p.m. with the funds to come from Municipal Reserve. CAR- cillors Gehrke, Lougheed and Poth in favor Councillors 7.1 Bylaw No. 2010/8 - a bylaw to amend the Land Use RIED UNANIMOUSLY Archibald and Wood opposed Bylaw No. 2006/6 as follows: (1) Aggregate Removal to 6.3 Bylaw No. 2010/5 – consideration of proposed 8.3 SW 20-35-2-5 (Division 4) – application to subdivide be a Discretionary Use in the Agricultural and Heavy amendments to the bylaw to amend the Land Use 2.9 hectares (7.17 acres) to create a bare agricultural Industrial Districts; (2) Development Permits for sand Bylaw in relation to Condominium Resort Residential parcel. and gravel extraction to be subject to a 5-year review; District “R-7” and proposing second and third reading Persons present who spoke to this application: Jim and (3) revise the definitions for Aggregate Processing to the amending bylaw. Smith, applicant. and Aggregate Removal. As Mayor Kinsella was absent from the public hearing CC-10-079 Moved by Councillor J.J. Wood that the CC-10-086 Moved by Councillor R. Poth to refer deci- for this bylaw, he did not vote on the motions pre- application to subdivide 2.9 hectares (7.17 acres) of sion on Bylaw No. 2010/8 pending receipt of legal ad- sented. bare agricultural land from the 63.1-hectare (156-acre) vice regarding a ‘review’ versus a ‘renew’ process for CC-10-074 Moved by Councillor J.J. Wood to amend parcel located on SW 20-35-2-5 be approved subject to development applications. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY the definition for “Grade, Building or Structure (in de- conditions. MOTION DEFEATED Councillors Archibald 7.2 Bylaw No. 2010/9 – a bylaw to impose an offsite termining height)” in Bylaw No. 2010/5 by having the and Wood in favor Mayor Kinsella, Councillors Gehrke, levy in respect of land located east of Hwy 2, South definition remain as currently worded in Land Use By- Lougheed and Poth opposed of Hwy 54, west of Rge Rd 284 and north of Twp Rd law No. 2006/6, which reads as follows: “Grade means Due to the defeated motion, this application is 350 (Directly east of the Town of Innisfail) in Red Deer the highest level of finished ground elevation adjoin- deemed refused. County for payment of an offsite levy in connection ing a building at any exterior wall,” and to amend 8.4 SW 25-38-3-5 (Division 5) – application to subdivide with the 2009 road construction improvement to Twp the definition for “Height” by having the definition 11.41 hectares (28.19 acres) containing an existing Rd 352, Rge Rd 285 and Galloway Road. remain as currently worded in the Land Use Bylaw No. farmstead. CC-10-087 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that 2006/6, which reads as follows: “Height of a building CC-10-080 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed that the Bylaw No. 2010/9 be amended by adding the follow- or other structure means the maximum vertical dis- application to subdivide 11.41 hectares (28.19 acres) ing clause: “Development shall not include any use, tance measured from the top of grade to the highest from the existing 33.85-hectare (83.65-acre) parcel building, structure or operation that is essential to the point of the building or structure that is not a roof or located on SW 25-38-3-5 is approved, subject to seven primary agricultural use of a parcel of land that is as- part of a roof, a roof stairway entrance, an elevator conditions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY sessed for municipal taxation purposes as farm land, housing, a ventilating fan, skylight, steeple, chimney, 8.5 SE 25-36-3-5 (Division 5) – application to subdivide with the exception that if the proposed development smoke stack, firewall, parapet wall, flag pole, roof 2.02 hectares (5 acres) to create a bare agricultural is for an intensive agricultural use, it will be considered sign, or similar feature or device not structurally essen- parcel. development under the terms of this bylaw. In the tial to the building.” MOTION DEFEATED Councillors CC-10-081 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed that the event of a dispute as to whether a proposed develop- Lougheed and Wood in favor Councillors Archibald, application to subdivide 2.02 hectares (5 acres) from SE ment is for an intensive agricultural use, the issue shall Gehrke and Poth opposed Mayor Kinsella did not vote 25-36-3-5 is approved, subject to six conditions. CAR- be determined by Council,” and that Bylaw No. 2010/9, CC-10-075 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to amend RIED Mayor Kinsella, Councillors Archibald, Lougheed as amended, be given second reading. CARRIED UNAN- Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2010/5 as follows: (1) Section and Wood in favor Councillors Gehrke and Poth op- IMOUSLY 108.4(d) to read “Rear Yard, 1.5 m (5 ft),” (2) Section posed CC-10-088 Moved by Councillor R. Poth that Bylaw 108.4(e) to read “Side Yard, A Side Yard of 0.61 me- 9.0 BYLAW / DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS No. 2010/9 be given third and final reading. CAR- tres (2.0 feet) or 1.5 metres (5 feet) – see Additional 9.1 Lots 1 to 6, Block 4, Plan 082-9620, SW 33-37-27-4 RIED UNANIMOUSLY Regulations Section 108.5,” (3) Section 108.4(f) to read (Division 2) – application (1) to amend the Piper Creek 11.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillors reported on “Building Height (maximum), All condominium resorts: Business Park Outline Plan to identify all development meetings they have attended on behalf of Red Deer maximum building height of 7.92 metres (26 feet) within the Plan area as Business Service Industrial and County since March 3, 2010. measured from the average grade to the highest point (2) to redesignate these lands from General Commer- 13.0 ADJOURNMENT of the building,” (4) Section 108.5(b) to read “The cial District “GC” to Business Service Industrial District CC-10-089 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed that the maximum main floor area for any cottage, recreation “BSI.” County Council meeting adjourn. TIME: 2:48 p.m. vehicle or recreation vehicle - park model, including CC-10-082 Moved by Councillor R. Poth to amend Fig- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY all tip outs, push outs, pull outs, structurally attached ure 3.0 Development Concept in the Piper Creek Busi- MUNICIPAL PLANNING March 23, 2010 COMMISSION Present: Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke, Mayor tions Coordinator T. Harke, Development/Planning MPC-10-022 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to E.R. Kinsella, Councillors P.T. Archibald, T.J. Lougheed, Administration T. March, P. Matthews, T. Miller and R. approve the agenda as submitted. CARRIED UNANI- R. Poth and J.J. Wood. Moje and Legislative Services Manager N. Lougheed. MOUSLY Absent: Councillor D.G. Hoar. 1.0 CALL TO ORDER 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Staff Present: County Manager C. Herzberg, Assistant Chairman Councillor G.W. Gehrke called the meeting MPC-10-023 Moved by Councillor J.J. Wood to approve County Manager R. Henderson, Planning and Develop- to order at 9:30 a.m. the minutes of the March 2, 2010, meeting as submit- ment Services Director C. Cvik, Corporate Communica- 2.0 AGENDA ted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MUNICIPAL PLANNING Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 22 March 23, 2010 COMMISSION 5.0 NEW BUSINESS community facility on the above site. Requesting approval of a home business major to 5.1 William and Heather Sorensen The property is located within the existing Ag Centre accommodate an office and warehousing on the above Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 084-0345, NW 16-38-26-4 (Division building located on the Benalto agricultural grounds. site. 2) 9.14 acres – Agricultural District “Ag” MPC-10-027 Moved by Councillor R. Poth to The property is located approximately 2.5 miles west Requesting approval to locate a second residence approve the application for a community facility to of the City of Red Deer, south of Hwy 11A, adjacent to (mobile home) on compassionate grounds on the accommodate a playschool on Lot 1, Block A, Plan 932- Rge Rd 283. above site. 1618, SW 31-38-2-5, subject to four conditions being MPC-10-031 Moved by Councillor R. Poth to approve The property is located approximately 3 miles east of met to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. the application for a Home Business Major to the City of Red Deer, south of Hwy 11. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY accommodate an office and warehousing on Lot MPC-10-024 Moved by Councillor R. Poth to approve 5.5 Marty and Susan Hall – SW 28-37-2-5 (Division 5) 5, Block 1, Plan 952-3293 NE 32-38-28-4, subject to the application to locate a second residence (mobile 137 acres – Agricultural District “Ag” 11 conditions being met to the satisfaction of the home) on compassionate grounds on Lot 1, Block Requesting approval to locate a second residence Development Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1, Plan 084-0345, NW 16-38-26-4, subject to seven (mobile home) on compassionate grounds on the 5.9 Marcel LeBlanc – NE 22-38-1-5 (Division 6) 127 acres conditions being met to the satisfaction of the above site. – Agricultural District “Ag” Development Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The property is located approximately 9 miles Requesting approval to operate a self-storage facility 5.2 Andrew Dyrnaes – Lot 4, Block 4, Plan 062-5210, southeast of the Hamlet of Benalto adjacent to Twp Rd and RV storage on the above site. SE 13-37-28-4 (Division 3) 0.11 acres – Direct Control 374 and the Sand Road. The property is located approximately 2 miles District “DCD” MPC-10-028 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed southeast of the Town of Sylvan Lake, north of Hwy 11 Requesting approval of a 2.03-metre (6.77’) rear yard to approve the application to locate a second adjacent to Rge Rd 12 setback relaxation for the location of an existing residence (mobile home) on compassionate grounds Persons present who spoke to this application: Marcel detached garage on the above site. on SW 28-37-2-5, subject to eight conditions being LeBlanc, applicant, and Rob McWade, adjacent The property is located at 654 Red Oak Close in the met to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. landowner. Hamlet of Springbrook. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MPC-10-032 Moved by Mayor E.R. Kinsella to deny MPC-10-025 Moved by Mayor E.R. Kinsella to deny the 5.6 Bev Campbell – SW 8-38-3-5 (Division 5) 160 acres – the application for warehousing and storage to application for a 2.03-metre (6.77’) rear yard setback Agricultural District “Ag” accommodate a self-storage facility and recreational relaxation as it applies to an existing detached garage Requesting approval to locate a second residence vehicle storage on NE 22-38-1-5 for the following on Lot 4, Block 4, Plan 062-5210, SE 13-37-28-4 as (mobile home) to be occupied for farm help purposes reasons: the rear yard setback relaxation is excessive which on the above site. 1. The intensity of the use is not compatible with the could result in a safety issue, with said garage to be The property is located approximately 9 miles area. relocated to meet bylaw requirements by October 31, southwest of the Hamlet of Benalto, south of 2. A business of this magnitude would be more suitable 2010. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Twp Rd 382 on Rge Rd 35. within a commercial/industrial location. 5.3 Renee Duplessis – Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 922-1314, SW 3. Access to Hwy 11 will be further limited in the future 34-37-1-5 (Division 6) 5.31 acres – Agricultural District MPC-10-029 Moved by Councillor J.J. Wood to approve as the Province has designated this road as a “Free- “Ag” the application to locate a second residence (mobile way.” home) for bona fide farm help on SW 8-38-3-5, subject Requesting approval of a 21-metre (68’) front yard to seven conditions being met to the satisfaction of MPC-10-033 Moved by Councillor J.J. Wood to refer setback relaxation for the location of proposed the Development Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY decision on the application for warehousing and dwelling to replace the existing home located on the 5.7 Gary Porttin – S ½ NW 36-38-2-5 (Division 5) 80 storage to accommodate a self-storage facility and above site. acres – Agricultural District “Ag” recreational vehicle storage on NE 22-38-1-5 to allow the applicant to work with administration and to come The property is located approximately 4.5 miles Requesting approval to operate a backhoe company as southeast of the Town of Sylvan Lake. forward with a proposal that Commission members a home business major on the above site. may be able to reconsider. MOTIONED DEFEATED MPC-10-026 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed to The property is located approximately 2 miles west of Councillor Wood in favor Mayor Kinsella, Councillors approve the application for a 21-metre (68’) front the Town of Sylvan Lake, south of Hwy 11A on Rge Rd Archibald, Gehrke, Lougheed and Poth opposed Vote yard setback relaxation as it applies to the location 21. taken on Motion No. MPC-10-032. CARRIED Mayor of a proposed single detached dwelling to replace Kinsella, Councillors Archibald, Gehrke, Lougheed and MPC-10-030 Moved by Councillor R. Poth to an existing dwelling on Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 922-1314, Poth in favor Councillor Wood opposed approve the application for a Home Business Major SW 34-37-1-5, subject to five conditions being met 6.0 ADJOURNMENT (Backhoe Company) on S ½ NW 36-38-2-5, subject to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. MPC-10-034 Moved by Councillor R. Poth that the Mu- to 11 conditions being met to the satisfaction of the CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY nicipal Planning Commission meeting of March 23, Development Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.4 Benalto Playschool Society – Lot 1, Block A, Plan 2010, be adjourned. TIME: 10:30 a.m. 5.8 DWA (Red Deer) Ltd. – Lot 5, Block 1, Plan 952- 932-1618, SW 31-38-2-5 (Division 5) 29.66 acres – Direct CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Control District “DCD” 3293, NE 32-38-28-4 (Division 6) 3.01 acres – Agricul- tural District “Ag” Requesting approval to operate a playschool as a

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Environmentally Significant Areas Management Plan Technical Report Summary of Feedback and Next Steps

Thank you for your Interest! important project. Support for ESA Policies the long term health of the identified ESAs? In February, over 400 people attended three Analysis of Comments from the The comment sheet asked: Why or why not? Open Houses in Markerville, Red Deer County’s Open House Do you support planning policy to maintain Office, and Delburne to hear from consultants At the Open Houses, Golder Associates Ltd. about the Environmentally Significant Areas and Matrix Planning presented their Technical (ESA) study within the County, ask questions Report. Red Deer County invited people and share feedback. In this article you can to respond to questions on the open house review a summary of the feedback we received. comment sheets. Analyzing your comments and feedback has More than 100 comment sheets were returned been an important step in this process. and the responses have been great! The Next Steps answers provided on the comment sheets are Our next step is to determine when to hold summarized in the charts and tables below. the next series of public meetings so that we *Please note that the tables below reflect the can continue to share information and receive most common themes. All comments can be your feedback. Below is a summary of the reviewed on our Website. While we have not comments received. listed each comment in the tables below, all Considering the great interest in this project comments are being considered in our overall and the scope of the work involved, the ESA analysis of feedback received. project timelines may be extended until the Land Ownership Spring of 2011. The comment sheets we received indicate All comments received are available for your that the majority of people attending the review on our Website - www.reddeercounty. Open Houses either own lands located within Summary: of developing policies for conserving ESAs ab.ca Please check the County News and our the ESAs or are directly adjacent to the lands within the County. However, some concerns Website for current information on this very Based on an analysis of comment sheets identified as ESAs. received, respondents are generally supportive were expressed regarding what the format of the policy should be.

Suggested Planning Tools and Ideas Summary: for Implementing ESA Policies The respondents’ answers to this question The comment sheet asked: provided us with many valuable ideas and What specific planning tools, ideas or other suggestions regarding possible policy areas actions would you implement to reach the the County could consider as it moves right balance between development and forward with the project. conservation?

Thank you for your Additional Comments and meeting and open house including the venue, participation. We look forward Suggestions for Improvements timing, organization, presentation speakers, In addition, the following questions were discussion process, etc.? to your continued interest and asked on the comment sheets: Your comments will be taken into Do you have any additional comments about consideration as we move forward on this the ESA Management Plan? project. General comments regarding the involvement in the ESA Study. project are available on our web site. Do you have any comments about the public Red Deer County News 2 APRIL 2010 PAGE 24

Strata Energy Services Inc.

By Melinda Wiebe Energy devised new technology to make drilling more Edmonton and Calgary. Central Alberta is also home At a time when many companies are struggling to efficient. Traditionally, drilling uses mud to contain to many of the expert personnel required to support survive, one Red Deer County company experienced blow outs of formation fluids, called over-balanced the operation, he said. Strata has worked hard to create its best year ever. Strata Energy Services Inc. has drilling, explained Ken. And though over-balanced a corporate culture where its people feel valued and found its niche in a market dominated by huge drilling is safe, it damages the geological formation. enjoy coming to work each day. The company also multinationals. Strata developed a “rotating flow diverter” which supports approximately 80 community groups and charities. “We had our best revenue year ever in 2009, which contains the pressure and rotates with the drill stem. is key, given the state of our industry and the This allows the well to flow while it’s being drilled, Ken, who was born and raised in Red Deer, wanted to world economy,” said President and CEO Ken Travis. which in turn reduces pressure, saving damage to the raise his family here. He is married with two children, “2010 is shaping up to be even better, so the trend formation. When the fluids flow back up the annulus, a boy and a girl. Ken is the business leader of the continues.” they are sent to a recovery system, “a production operation. Senior Vice President, Lyle Filliol moved separator on steroids”, where they can be evaluated to Red Deer from Edmonton about two years ago. He Strata Energy Services Inc. specializes in underbalanced and measured. “This gives us real-time evaluations,” heads up the Research & Development Department. drilling and managed-pressure drilling services. It is said Ken. At this point, they can evaluate what’s in “It’s been a great partnership,” said Ken. the fourth largest provider of these services worldwide, the formation, flare off gas and determine the well’s competing on the world stage against global giants like potential productivity, saving time and money for the Weatherford, Halliburton and Schlumberger. oil company. Strata has worked in more than a dozen countries Another Strata technology is an on-site Nitrogen on five continents, said Ken. With offices in Canada, Generation System. Under-balanced drilling still the United States, Mexico, the Middle East, Australia requires mud to lubricate the drill bit and displace and Indonesia, Strata Energy is looking forward to the cuttings out of the wellbore, he explained. The expanding into Latin America. nitrogen, a very light gas, is mixed with the mud to “We’ve proven that a little Canadian company can create a light-weight mud. By extracting nitrogen compete, and we are competing globally,” said Ken. from the air, this system saves money, time and costly And Strata’s ability to compete on a grand scale is transport of the inert gas. being noticed. Last year, Alberta Venture magazine Strata’s technology has attracted attention from oil named Strata the second fastest growing company in producers worldwide. The company is proud to host Alberta. Profit Magazine cited Strata as the 36th fastest delegates from all around the globe who come to growing company in Canada. It was a “Business of the see this Canadian-made operation. “It shows off our Year” finalist, and the only representative from the community and our expertise.” County, at this year’s Red Deer Chamber of Commerce Strata Energy Inc. began operating in Edmonton, but Business Awards. moved to Red Deer County four years ago. Logistically Founded in 2003 by Ken and partner Lyle Filliol, Strata the move made sense as Ken frequently travels between