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2 J u n e 2 3 ' 1 6 C o r o n a t i o n / S t e t t l e r , A b . E C A r e v i e w Grant submitted for Coronation arena upgrades Dena Clark ECA Review reporter Recreation Director Barry Brigley has prepared an application for funding under the Canada 150 Program to assist with required arena upgrades, stated Kulyk’s notes to council presented at their last regular meeting on Help from a state of brokenness to wellness Cont’d from Pg 1 ACAA primarily provides counselling for victims of sexualized abuse and assault. They believe in offering long term support, not just five or six sessions and then move on to the next person. They don’t do that. Their goal is to help them from a state of brokenness to wellness. We support approximately 140 clients ranging in ages from three to 78. All of them have suffered trauma related to sexualized abuse. We are aware that adults who have survived such trauma often develop some very unhealthy coping behaviour.” Beebe continues, “We start by meeting people where they are at. We had one client who began her journey with us while living in a car with two of her children. The therapist met her at her car and that is where her first counselling sessions took place. With support she was able to get into housing and back on her feet. It took three years to get on stable ground and she continues to connect with us today. Other agencies are not able to do this but we saw the need and we found a way. There are some things our clients will not ever “get over.” The body retains physical memory of the abuse and often simple things or things that would be simple for others will trigger the survivor to freeze or fall apart. These body memories are a difficult challenge and for many they do not leave but may diminish. However, with help we often see them eventually regain a balance in their lives as they work toward wellness.” Some of the walkers shared what brought them out to the walk and what they hoped to achieve by participating in the event. Max Schaffner, a summer student with Paintearth Lodge is a two-time veteran of the walk says, “This is a great way to raise money for Vandalism Coronation RCMP are investigating a mischief which occurred sometime between the afternoon of Thursday, June 9, and the morning of Friday, June 10, 2016 at a greenhouse located RCMP Mon., Jun. 13, which include a furnace replacement, installation of Gordon ray heaters in the bleacher viewing area and the replacement of the arena boards. The Government of Canada has reintroduced the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program and has invited applications for projects that a good cause that far too often goes unnoticed and I want to help bring awareness and see violence toward women stop.” Colm Fitzgerald, County of Paintearth Community Peace Officer states, “I see the youth show up and I know that with good education and awareness that they can be a part of the solution to end the cycle of violence against women.” Alex Bauer, a Castor youth says, “I am here today to help raise money for a good cause and to bring awareness to this issue.” The Government of Canada website lists forms of violence and abuse as: physical, sexual (adults and children), emotional or psychological, financial, criminal harassing/ stalking, neglect, violence committed in the name of “honour’, and forced marriage. Mandy Fuller, Director for FCSS in Castor says, “The education regarding abuse and violence against women is so necessary because even today so many think that it is not prevalent in our area and yet we know that it is. It is seen as a nonexistent entity in this area. This event helps raise the awareness that it is an issue and one that needs addressing.” Canadianwomen.org states, “Half of all women in Canada have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16. Sixty-seven per cent of all Canadians say they personally know at least one woman who has been physically or sexually assaulted. Approximately every six days, a woman in Canada is killed by her intimate partner. Eighty per cent of sex trafficking victims in Canada are women and girls. More than one in ten Canadian women say they have been stalked by someone that made them fear for their life. Just over half the violent crimes against girls are committed by a family on 50th Street in Castor, Alberta. Suspect(s) caused damage to the exterior plastic covering of the greenhouse by cutting and tearing it on the side. member, 23 per cent were perpetrated by a casual acquaintance, 10 per cent by a stranger, five per cent by a friend and five per cent by an authority figure.” ACAA also provides presentations and workshops to health care providers, organizations upon request and the schools.” “Our focus is on awareness in the community and area,” said Rhonda Steinwand, board member for the ACCAA-East rehabilitate or renovate existing recreation facilities, which according to CAO Sandra Kulyk, is a great thing because this particular grant supports existing facilities instead of the creation of new ones. A grant application for the same upgrades was submitted and denied last year however Kulyk hopes this Central district. “We advise that is help available and we encourage people to not be afraid to access it.” Frank Baird, Licensed Marriage and Family Counsellor in California founded Walk a Mile in her Shoes in 2001. What started out as a small group of men daring to totter around a park has grown to become a world-wide movement with tens of thousands of men NOTICE OF VOTE on Bylaw 1564-16 Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 7, 12, 35, 46, 53) Local Jurisdiction: County of Stettler No. 6, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that a vote of the electors will be held on the following: Are you in favour of Council passing Bylaw 1564-16 authorizing the borrowing of $5,261,000.00 for the construction of a new County Public Works Shop Facility? Voting will take place on the 27 th day of June, 2016 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Voting stations will be located at: • Byemoor Community Hall • Big Valley Community Hall • Botha Community Hall • Erskine I.O.O.F. Hall • Stettler Ag Society, Heritage Room • Donalda Community Hall *Note: Voters can cast a vote at any of the above voting stations, regardless of the ward they reside in. DATED at the TOWN OF STETTLER, in the Province of Alberta, this 10th day of June, 2016. Doreen Nixon Returning Officer Notice of Advanced Vote on Bylaw 1564-16 Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 7, 12, 35, 46, 53) Local Jurisdiction: County of Stettler No. 6, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that an advanced vote of the electors will be held on the following: Are you in favour of Council passing Bylaw 1564-16 authorizing the borrowing of $5,261,000.00 for the construction of a new County Public Works Shop Facility? The advance vote will take place on: Thursday, June 23, 2016 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Stettler Ag Society, Heritage Room DATED at the TOWN OF STETTLER, in the Province of Alberta, this 10th day of June, 2016. Doreen Nixon Returning Officer Voter Identification Requirements A person is eligible to vote in an election if the person is: a. at least 18 years old, b. is a Canadian citizen, and c. has resided in Alberta for the 6 consecutive months immediately preceding voting day d. is a resident of the County of Stettler on election day e. Every voter shall make a statement, in the prescribed form, that the person is eligible to vote as an elector and produce for inspection one piece of authorized identification verifying the person’s identity and current residence. In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. The most common types of identification accepted are as follows: • Operators License or Government Issued Photo ID card • Letter from your Rental Property Manager/Owner • Bank/Credit Card statement or Personal Cheque • Correspondence issued by a school, college or university • Government Cheque or Cheque stub • Income/Property tax assessment notice • Insurance Policy Card • Pension Plan Statement • Lease or Mortgage Statement • Letter from Public Curator, Guardian or trustee • Utility Bill • Vehicle Registration Card If a voter’s identification shows a post office box number as the address instead of a residential or legal address, it can be accepted as verification of current address if it is in reasonable proximity to the voting jurisdiction. year the reqeust is granted. If funding is approved the town and the Arena Board have two years to each come up with their respective 25 per cent of the total project cost which is estimated to be $64,234 to receive the matching grant dollars. Turn to Changes, Pg 11 raising millions of dollars for local rape crisis centres, domestic violence shelters and other sexualized violence education, prevention and remediation programs. CCVS hosted a free barbecue after the walk and had a donation bucket available. The proceeds from the walk and barbecue is going to ACAA’s programs that directly service victims of sexualized assault. Tow Me March 23 The County of Stettler No. 6 i to join County Council and participate in Town Hall meeti
E C A r e v i e w C o r o n a t i o n / S t e t t l e r , A b J u n e 2 3 ' 1 6 3 Big Valley disappointed with Stettler County Debra Johnston ECA Review reporter Big Valley council is not impressed that the County of Stettler did not consult the village about a sand and gravel development proposed for a property directly east of the village, off Highway 56. At the June 16 meeting, council directed administration to send a letter to the county expressing their disappointment that the County’s municipal planning commission approved a development permit application for the new pit without notifying the village. Currently, an existing pit sits directly across Hwy 56 from the proposed pit. Both are on private land within the county and are about a mile from Big Valley. According to County Development Officer Jacinta Donovan, the developer still needs to get Alberta Environment approval and must also meet several conditions for gravel pits. The application was properly advertised and adjacent landowners were notified. Big Valley had sent a letter to the County about an intermunicipal development plan between the village and the county but had not received an answer at the time of the meeting. The plan would address developments on county land bordering the village. Nuisance animals Council made a few amendments to the animal control bylaw before giving the bylaw second reading. Some of the amendments included limiting the use of village traps to village residents and stipulating that animals must be trapped humanely. Before proceeding to third reading at the next council meeting, council will seek further public input. MORRIN COUNCIL No change to speed limit Residents will continue to be required to slow down to 30km per hour on Railway Avenue after council voted two to one in favour of retaining the lower speed limit. Coun. Sandra Schell motioned to raise the limit to 50km per hour. The limit was lowered to accommodate tourists walking from the train station across Railway Avenue and up Main Street. Schell explained the limit unfairly penalizes residents but Mayor Lois Miller and Coun. Ken Johnson voted against the motion, stating that the limit was a safety issue. ‘Streets have more cracks than asphalt’ J. Webster ECA Review Dave Benci of Morrin public works reported to Morrin council at their regular meeting on Wed. June 15 that council should consider getting cracks filled on some streets. “Some streets have more cracks than asphalt,” said Benci, when he was filling potholes, adding “it doesn’t look like it’s been cracked-filled for quite a while.” He noted he did not have a cost for crack-filling but asked council to consider it. He also stated he was having trouble staying on top of the grass cutting. He reported that basically it needs cutting twice a week because of the rain. He also informed council he was having trouble getting enough plants for the pots as they were about three-quarters done. Council reviewed the financial statements and accounts payable, commenting that the water bill was a fair “chunk of change”. CAO Plachner did not provide the difference in the amount, only referring to the two major water breaks being in the village of Munson which took some time Many residents in Coronation found inspirational notes posted on their doors and vehicles, Fri. morning June 17. for Drumheller to find and repair. The community of Morrin shares the water from Drumheller with the Starland County and Munson so the bill for the extra water usage is shared amongst the three municipalities, said Plachner. Council signed off on the Marigold Library budget for $2940 for 2016 with an increase of $26.95 over last year. CAO Annette Plachner noted receiving the MSI and Gas Tax grants which are going towards the water/ sewer renewal project. Four letters will be sent out to residences that are not keeping their grass trimmed and a letter for removal of a pile of gravel on the street which has been there for sometime and, according to council, is a safety issue. In a recent correspondence from CAO Plachner, it was noted that the gravel pile had been removed the night of the meeting. Council reviewed four applications for the one step student position for the village. One application was from within the community of Morrin while the other three were from outside the village. Council offered the position to the resident, Anthony Huxley. Project noteworthy Dena Clark ECA Review reporter The morning of Fri., June 17 began like most for the residents of Coronation until they found “the note”. Random notes, some 900 of them, were scattered throughout the town, left on cars, tucked in door frames and left in windows for people to find as they began their day. Some notes contained either an inspiration or motivational quote while others simply said have a good day or may you have luck in whatever you do today. One example of the notes was “Do the best until you know better, Then when you know better, do better!” The notes were signed by “Project Noteworthy”. These “anonymous notes” created a flurry of chatter amongst the town and almost immediately people began posting their positive comments about this random gesture of kindness. The town’s overwhelmingly positive reaction soon brought the masked note-bandit to light. Turn to Mastermind, Pg 4 Council received a certificate from Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council for 20 years of accreditation under the Safety Codes Act. Council noted there was a problem with one of the fire hydrants. Three had been fixed previously but according to council, “it’s expensive, it’s not cheap”. It was suggested that CAO Plachner question the contractor for the sewer/water project to see if they could look at repairing the problem. Water comes out but not in the volumes necessary should it be needed for a fire. Following a 20 minute in-camera session listed as legal and personal, Council motioned that as to the FOIP Commissoner and Municipal Affairs, a small portion of the November 2015 minutes be blocked out. Eight community members attended the meeting. Next meeting is July 20. Thank You The family of Cindy Jackson would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our family, friends and neighbors for the prayers, phone calls, visits, cards, flowers, food and donations made in Cindy’s memory. Thank you so much to the Home Care staff who were always there to attend to Cindy’s needs. A special thank you to Verna Rock and Corinne Adair with Parkview Funeral Chapels for their professionalism, guidance and support during this difficult time. Thank you to Rev. Barbara Zimmerman for the comforting service, to the organist, Gloria Harding and the United Church Choir. Many thanks to the U.C.W. for the lovely lunch provided. A simple thank you to everyone will never be enough, but is meant with the utmost gratitude. -Ardeth,Barry&Carol,LeviandHannah Are You Informed About Our County of Stettler #6? 1) The county administration short-listed 5 contractors out of 20. 2) Was administration staff allowed to evaluate the contractors, when this is an evaluation that should been carried out by council? 3) Were there any contractors invited to tour the shop and administration facilities and discuss with staff? 4) New shop estimate of $9.2 million based on 5 acres. Existing facility is 17 acres. It is estimated that I would cost an additional $2 - 3 million to accommodate further expansion of the yard and admin facility. 5) Jan. 26/2016 Council passed motion to contract Scott Builders to design county office facility for $150,000. 6) Previous cost estimate of county admin building was $4 - 5 million. All cost estimated for the shop and admin are plus or minus 10%. If the shop gets the go ahead, will the admin building immediately follow? 7) Jan. 2016 the county was projecting a balanced budget. Approx. April/May the county is short $2.4 million which the council is asked to take out of day to day operating budget. 8) How can the county have a reduction in revenue, reduce day to day service, and try to proceed to take on more debt? 9) With the reduced revenue due to economic conditions, what makes the county think there will not be more reduction in revenue going forward? 10) The county stated there would not be an increase in taxes to cover the shop. May 16/2016 the council voted for 3% increase to land taxes. (Inflation was 1.4 - 1.5%). The council indicated that the extra 1.5% would be put into a fund for capital expenses and possibly be directed toward the shop. It is interesting that the 1.5% equates to the amount of the proposed loan payment if the shop is built. 11) The county shop less land development will cost approx. $200/square foot to build. A commercial shop built in Stettler 3 years ago cost $110/foot square. Are we not in a down turned economy? 12) Is it not the fiduciary responsibility of the governing county body to ensure the best interests of the county residents are being looked after - not overspending on money they don’t have and may not get (Provincial gov’t grants)? 13) June 27 is your opportunity to use your democratic right to vote and have your opinion heard. Please vote at your polling station. - Concerned citizen of the County of Stettler #6
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