ECA Review 2019-05-23

ECA REVIEW HANNA/CORONATION/STETTLER, AB M A y 23'19 11
Dedicated herself to being a mom like no other
Shannon Knowles was born on May
19, 1955 to Lois and Wayne Ballinger.
She grew up in Endiang and in
December of 1972 married Lyle
Knowles of Byemoor.
Lyle and Shannon had four children
which they raised on their farm at
Byemoor. Shannon’s children were her
absolute pride and joy and she dedicated
herself to being a mom like no
other.
Always on the run to hockey, dance,
baseball, and 4-H, she made it look
easy. She was overjoyed when she
became a grandmother and somehow
found the time to still be an amazing
mom, and also rarely miss any activity
of her 10 grandchildren.
Shannon became “Grandma
Shannon” to many of her children’s
and grandchildren’s friends and family
because she was just that good at it.
She loved her people fiercely
and will be dearly missed by all
that knew her.
The heart that loved her family
and friends beyond measure is
the heart that has taken her
away.
Shannon is survived by her
husband Lyle Knowles of
Byemoor; daughters: Denny
(Ryan) Dettmer of Trochu,
Jennifer (Cory) Dittmann of Big
Valley and Katie (Derrick)
Campbell of Hanna; son
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS
Estate of the late Kenneth Thomas Dietrich of Daysland,
Alberta who died on December 17, 2018.
If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your
claim by Friday, June 28, 2019 and provide details of
your claim.
WITH STEPHEN KAMBEITZ
OF FARNHAM WEST STOLEE KAMBEITZ LLP
BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS
AT 5016 - 52 STREET
CAMROSE, ALBERTA
T4V 1V7
If you do not file by the date above, the estate property
can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim
you may have.
Jonathon (Raelynn) Knowles of
Byemoor; grandchildren: Turner and
Nash Dettmer, Tristin, Leland, Milo
and Violet Dittmann, Jorgie, Scarlett
and Lyla Campbell, Wyatt
Knowles; mother Lois
Ballinger of Stettler;
mother-in-law May
Knowles of Stettler; sisters
Dolores (Gary)
Pearson of Stettler; and
Vicki Ballinger (Brian
Abram) of Stettler; sisters-in-law
Audrey
(Lloyd) Hausher of
Duchess, Carol (Terry)
Bradford of BC and Lorna
Hayden of Gull Lake;
Kind heart and beautiful sense of humour
Crowle
August 11, 1940 - May 4, 2019
It is with great sadness that
the family of Alice Marie
Crowle announces her passing
on May 4, 2019. She passed away
peacefully at the age of 78 years,
in the Hanna hospital.
Alice will be lovingly remembered
by her beloved Wayne,
brother (George), son (Ron),
grandchildren (Justin, April,
Jordie and Jack), as well as her
great-grandchildren Mason,
OBITUARIES
Knowles
Zack, Evelyn and Lucian.
Alice was predeceased by her
son Ricky, daughter Linda,
granddaughter Cassie and two
brothers, Joe and Bob.
A funeral service and celebration
of life was held at the
Seniors Circle on Sat. May 18,
2019 at 1 p.m.
A private family interment
will occur at a later date, at
Alice’s request.
She continued to have a kind
Special Meeting called by Mayor Helton
Cont’d from Pg 3
“I know the village is financially
sound,” said Coun. M’Liss
Edwards, “but should we be
spending this money on this?”
Helton questioned why Coun.
Graham was working with Ms.
Plachner with no authorization
from council.
He pointed out that the report
previously motioned by council
was dealt with at the Jan. 16,
2019 regular meeting and it was
then left to Ms. Plachner should
she decide to retire.
Mayor Helton, in an effort to
determine if this was a severance
or a retirement package,
stated, “In my view the tone of
the information gathered by
Coun. Graham is that of severance
and not retirement. CAO
Plachner has stated she will not
submit a letter of resignation
until council presents her with
a package, thus severance, as
council would be initiating the
termination.”
Mayor Helton went on to
question the validity of the
information collected by
Graham. Regarding the
Starland County six week exit
package of a long time CAO,
Mayor Helton confirmed with
the current
Starland County
CAO the information
was
incorrect.
Helton further
stated that the
existing RRSP
schedule states
this compensation
is “in lieu of
a pension
benefit”.
Dating back as
early as the fall of
2018, many
requests have
been made for
access to the minutes
where the
RRSP Schedule
was approved. A
motion by council, several
requests by a resident, and a
FOIP request by the media have
all been denied by CAO
Plachner with the reasons for
denials ranging from lawyers,
Brownlee LLP said the breakdown
of wages is not for the
public; it’s ‘past the 15 year
limit’; having no time to do it;
and would not be “going to dig it
out of the dusty basement”.
Councillors agreed to poll the
seven residents sitting in the
gallery.
Daryl DeMille, when the floor
was opened, stated, “Just
because the town has money
don’t mean you have to give it
away either.”
“Up until the beginning of
May this year, Annette has
received $92,000 in RRSP
money,” stated John Siemens,
“yet we still have not seen any
proof, any documentation that
what she got was done legally.
This is since October when the
question was being asked. So
once we see the minutes then
I’m all for a package.”
“Why can’t you just go by the
Labour Standards Act?” asked
Doug Siemens when asked for
input by Coun. Edwards. “Just
because I’d worked for many
years . . . didn’t mean I was entitled
to a pile of money.”
“Let the taxpayers decide,”
said Wanda Hampton.
Coun. Graham’s motion to
poll the public regarding the
buy-out options was passed 2 - 1
in a recorded vote with Mayor
Helton opposed.
In a follow-up interview with
the ECA Review, Mayor Helton
sited he has called a Special
Meeting for Thurs. May 23 to
rescind the motion to go public
with the retirement option poll
as this is a personnel issue and
discussion should be dealt with
by council in a closed session.
Closed session
Mayor Helton asked if anyone
wished to declare conflict of
interest prior to going into
closed session on an item listed
as Library Board Chair.
No declaration was made
prior to the seven minute closed
session.
Following the closed session
the decision to draft a letter to the
Library Board Chair was made
and passed 2 - 1 in a recorded vote
with Coun. Graham voting
against the motion.
heart and beautiful sense of
humour, right until the end. She
was loved by many and will be
missed by all that knew her.
Donations in Alice’s name are
gratefully accepted to the Tom
Baker Cancer Centre.
Hanna Funeral Services Ltd.,
entrusted with the care and the
arrangements, 403-854-5956,
www.hannafuneral.ca.
Town of Coronation
Notice of Public Hearing
Re: BYLAW 2019-668
Municipal Development Plan
Monday, May 27, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.
A Bylaw to adopt an amended Municipal Development
Plan has been given first reading by Coronation Town
Council, and in accordance with the Municipal
Government Act Section 230 and 606, a Public Hearing
has been scheduled at the above noted time and date.
The proposed Bylaw is available for viewing at the
Town of Coronation Office, 5015 Victoria Ave.,
Coronation, AB during office hours of 8:30 am to 12:00
pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Anyone who may be
affected or claim to be affected by the above proposed
Bylaw may make an oral or written presentation at the
above noted hearing, or submit a written presentation
to the Town of Coronation, Box 219, Coronation, AB
T0C 1C0 or by fax 403-578-3020 no later than 4:30 pm
on Wednesday May 22, 2019.
Dated: May 1, 2019
Sandra Kulyk, Chief Administrative Officer
Special Areas Board—NOTICE
Special Areas Board—NOTICE
Mailing of Assessment Notices
Mailing of Assessment Notices
Notice is is hereby given that the Assessment Notices
for for property th held in the Special Areas were mailed
May May
Municipal 15 15 th , th 2019 , 2019
Government in in accordance Act, being with Chapter Sections 308
M-26, 308 &
R.S.A. & 311 311 of
2000 of the the
Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, R.S.A. 2000
Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, R.S.A. 2000
Any person who wishes to object to the assessment for any
Any person who wishes to object to the assessment for any
Any property person must, who wishes by July to 22nd, object 2019, to the register assessment a complaint for any
on the property Assessment must, by Review July 22nd, Board 2019, Complaint register Form a complaint provided at:
on property the Assessment must, by
www.specialareas.ab.ca
Review July 22nd, Board 2019, Complaint register Form a provided complaint at:
on the Assessment Review
or the Special www.specialareas.ab.ca
Board Complaint Form provided at:
Areas District Office in your area
or the Special www.specialareas.ab.ca
Areas District Office in your area
or the Special Areas District Office in your area
County of Paintearth No. 18
NOTICE
2019 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES
Deadline for Payment: June 30, 2019
Please be advised the 2019 Property Tax Notices have been mailed. The deadline
for payment is June 30, 2019. Balances owing after June 30, 2019 will be subject to
a 5% penalty July 1 and a further 10% penalty applied on all outstanding balances
October 1, 2019.
Payment can be made by cheque, cash, debit or visa at the County Administration
Office located at #1 Crowfoot Crossing, Highway 12 and Twp Road 374, at the TD
Canada Trust in Coronation, or the ATB Financial branches located in Halkirk,
Castor, or Coronation. Check our website, www.countypaintearth.ca, for the list of
financial institutions set up to accept on-line payments.
Michael Simpson, CAO
numerous nieces, nephews, other
family members and many dear
friends and neighbours.
Shannon was predeceased by her
father Wayne Ballinger; brother Greg
Ballinger; father-in-law Ed Knowles
and brother-in-law Melvin Knowles.
Donations in memory of Shannon
are gratefully accepted to S.T.A.R.S,
Byemoor Cemetery Club or a charity
of your choice.
WANTED
DEAD OR ALIVE
Canadian Prairie Pickers
are once again touring the area.
Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Silver & Gold Coins,
Royal Can. Mint Sets. Also Buying Gold Jewelry
We purchase rolls, bags or boxes of silver coins
Bonded
since
1967
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To arrange a free, discrete in-home visit call
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